Chezy Levy says decision-makers are weighing all options to halt spread of virus; ministers reportedly critical of new coronavirus czar Ronni Gamzu, say he appears 'incompetent'

While most of the world moves toward face coverings, Scandinavian countries have not recommended the practice and citizens won't wear them unless the government tells them to

Health authorities reportedly to begin taking samples from all those exposed to virus carriers, even if they have no symptoms

Innovator says very early findings suggest adapted form of aviptadil can cause improvement in lungs and blood oxygen, but hard evidence still needed

Coronavirus cabinet meeting ends without decisions; virus czar to present detailed proposal on Wednesday

President accuses Deborah Birx, who warned of a 'new phase' in outbreak, of giving in to pressure from Democratic House speaker Nancy Pelosi

Data seen by BBC shows actual number is nearly triple the reported tally; 52 people died in month before Islamic Republic admitted to outbreak

PM warns of jump in COVID-19 deaths, says cases could rise 'to numbers we won’t be able to handle' as ministers meet to discuss easing some restrictions, tightening others

UN health body chief says in the meantime, it comes down to basics of public health and disease control; says team has laid groundwork in China for probe of pandemic's source

Last week's move signals government is abandoning its unsuccessful bid to bring down housing costs, to help construction industry and keep up supply amid pandemic