Coronavirus 'not under control' – Trump

13 Sept 19:21 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump acknowledged the coronavirus pandemic is "not under control," admitting it may send the US economy into a recession and could last until "July or August."
The White House issued sweeping 15-day guidelines, urging older Americans to stay home, avoiding crowds, and limiting gatherings to fewer than 10 people, alongside home schooling and restricted travel.
The US Surgeon General warned that the country's coronavirus trajectory mirrors Italy's two weeks prior, indicating a potential significant surge in cases.
Trump also imposed extensive travel restrictions on much of Europe, including Britain and Ireland, as part of efforts to curb the virus's spread.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.