Brunei bars residents from leaving as coronavirus cases reach 50 (update)


  • Brunei
  • Sunday, 15 Mar 2020

The Brunei health ministry also said it had confirmed 10 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (March 15), bringing the total tally to 50. The Govt also has postponed all major sporting activities. - ST/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei said on Sunday (March 15) that its citizens and foreign residents in the country are barred from leaving the Southeast Asian nation due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The health ministry also said it had confirmed 10 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total tally to 50.

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