New York: Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez has announced that all United Nations employees in the United States will be allowed to work at home or in a safe place in the wake of coronavirus cases, until April 12.

The UN spokesman said the action was taken as part of preventive measures after consultations with senior management, medical directors and the secretary-general. The decision will be applicable from March 16. The Covid- 19 ha been confirmed to Philippine’s diplomatic envoy to the United Nations in New York.

UNICEF’s headquarter’s also instructed to shut earlier. The decision was taken after three of the employees were affected by the Coronavirus. In New York City alone, 154 people have been diagnosed with the disease.

Ottawa: The wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is under surveillance following the suspicion of Covid 19, has confirmed the virus. The prime minister has postponed his meetings due to ragging.

At the same time, the Prime Minister has contacted other ministers via phone and video conferencing and made necessary suggestions. Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Trudeau, has been diagnosed with symptoms after she returned from a ceremony in the UK. About 103 people in Canada have been diagnosed with Covid 19.

According to his office, Trudeau is taking care of his health and doing his daily routine at the doctor’s direction. He is working at home as a precaution, ”the official added.

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has suspended flights to countries including India to curb coronary expansion.

Saudi Arabia has banned travel to 12 countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, the European Union, Switzerland, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Djibouti, and Somalia. Travelers from these countries will not be admitted to Saudi.

The ban does not apply to health workers. The 72 hours have been granted for those with Iqamah to return.

Jeddah: The number of coronavirus affected people in Saudi Arabia touches 21. Egyptian man diagnosed with Corona Virus today. The man traveled via Jeddah Airport to Cairo from New York diagnosed with Covid-19. The virus has been confirmed by the Saudi Ministry of Health.

With this, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country has risen to 21. All those reported are currently living in isolation wards.