Nearly everyone entering NZ from midnight on Sunday must self-isolate - Ardern
New Zealand's PM has said nearly everyone entering the country from midnight on Sunday must self-isolate to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Jacinda Ardern said
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Super Rugby to be suspended beyond this weekend due to coronavirus
The Super Rugby competition will be suspended for the foreseeable future beyond this weekend due to coronavirus. SANZAAR released a statement last night confirming the
6th person in NZ tests positive for COVID-19
A sixth person in New Zealand has contracted coronavirus. The country had not confirmed any new cases of Covid-19 in six consecutive days before the announcement today
Mass gatherings could be banned in UK amid the COVID-19 outbreak
Mass gatherings could be banned in the UK from as early as next weekend amid the outbreak of coronavirus. A government source has told the BBC ministers are drawing up
All UEFA competitions postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
All UEFA competitions, including Champions League and Europa League matches due to be played next week, have been postponed because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The draws
Elite football in Britain suspended due to COVID-19
Elite football in Britain has been suspended until at least 3rd April as a result of the spread of COVID-19. All games in England's Premier League, EFL, FA Women's Su
Trump declares a 'national emergency' in US due to the COVID-19 pandemic
US President Donald Trump has declared a "national emergency" in the US due to the coronavirus pandemic. He said the action would open up access to up to $US50 billion
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Dutton confirms having coronavirus
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed he has coronavirus. He will remain in hospital where he will be treated for the virus. The Prime Minist
Head of WHO says Europe is now the epicentre of the global coronavirus pandemic
The Head of the World Health Organisation says Europe is now the "epicentre" of the global coronavirus pandemic. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to use a
Mount Everest closes because of coronavirus outbreak
Mount Everest has shut down for the rest of the expedition season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Nepal's government announced that it would cancel all climbing p
London 7s could be affected due to COVID-19 outbreak
The London 7s could be affected due to the COVID-19 outbreak as the United Kingdom government is considering banning sporting fixtures amid the coronavirus outbreak - but
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta tests positive for COVID-19
Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta has been tested positive for Covid-19. The Gunners have closed their training ground and club staff who had recent contact with Arteta wi
All major sport in US suspended due to COVID-19 outbreak
All major sport in the United States has been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. The NBA has announced that all matches will be suspended until further notice, a
COVID-19 Budget: AG says key expenditures must be made to ensure protection of Fijian way of life
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we cannot risk waiting until the close of the financial year to re-evaluate our spending priorities and
A Quiet Place Part II and Fast & Furious, F9 release dates postponed
The upcoming releases of A Quiet Place Part II and the latest Fast & Furious movie, F9 have been postponed. The virus' spread, and dawning awareness of its reach, has
Ronaldo in self-quarantine after Juventus teammate tests positive for COVID-19
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is in self-quarantine after a Juventus teammate tested positive for COVID-19. Ronaldo was in his hometown of Madeira, Portugal, but
NBA’s Patient Zero for coronavirus Rudy Gobert jokingly touched tape recorders at a interview
It started as a joke but it's not so funny now. Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert who is now the NBA’s Patient Zero for coronavirus jokingly touched all tape recorde
Pacific's 1st case of COVID-19 confirmed in French Polynesia
The Pacific's first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in French Polynesia. The carrier was one of French Polynesia's members of the French National Assembly, Maina S
The economy remains under prudent and responsible management - AG
As COVID-19 continues to affect countries around the world, Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the economy remains under prudent and respo
Government meets the Industry Associations to discuss impact of COVID-19
The Ministry for Industry, Trade and Tourism organised a private sector consultation to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 on the Fijian businesses and the economy and th
NBA halts all games after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19
The NBA has announced that all matches will be suspended until further notice, after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus. The announcement was made just