Update as of 31 March 2020: Number of people affected rises to 826,222 worldwide, with 40,708 deaths and 174,115 recovered so far, as per the latest GISAID update
While some countries are praising China for shipment of protective equipment, others are claiming that it is part of its "mask diplomacy" to improve its image.
UAE government has announced that residency visas and entry permits including visit and tourist visas which have expired after March 1 will remain valid until the end of 2020