World News Hits on Tuesday

SEENews reviews the most dominating headlines of the daily world news. The following titles came as the most popular news on Monday.

Coronavirus: UK to Unveil New Financial Measures to Support Economy

The government is set to announce more financial measures to help the economy during the coronavirus outbreak, amid warnings the latest restrictions could put firms out of business. (BBC)

Coronavirus Devastates China's Economy And the 'Nightmare' is Not Over

China's economy was devastated by the novel coronavirus outbreak in the first two months of the year, according to data published Monday, and analysts say the nightmare is far from over. (CNN)

Coronavirus Latest: World Health Organization Urges More Tests for COVID-19

That was the message from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday as it urged countries to check more people for COVID-19. "The most effective way to prevent infections and save lives is breaking the chains of transmission," said Tedros Adhanom, director-general of WHO. (Euronews)

US Halts Deployment & Recalls Troops from NATO’s Biggest Drill ‘Defender Europe 2020’ Due to Coronavirus Threat

The Pentagon has announced it will drastically reduce the “size and scope” of its participation in the NATO ‘Defender Europe 2020’ exercise, stopping just short of calling quits on the much-touted drill set to run until May. (Russia Today)

In Search of Coronavirus 'Herd Immunity'? Sweden Refuses to Close Borders, Schools

While its neighbours have all closed their borders and taken unparalleled actions to quell the spread of the coronavirus, Sweden appears to have taken a different path. (Sputnik)

Coronavirus: Restrictions Could Last Months; Canada Closes Border; McDonald's Closes Dining Rooms

In a significant increase in measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump on Monday issued guidelines that called for Americans to avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people and to limit discretionary travel. (USA Today)

Americans Kept Wondering What the President Wanted Them to Do about Coronavirus. Finally, Trump Offered Some Guidance.

President Trump for weeks dismissed the danger of the novel coronavirus. He distracted himself by stoking unrelated feuds and nursing grievances. He shared little concrete information about the spreading pandemic, and much of what he did share was false. (The Washington Post)