Countries around the world are experiencing massive coronavirus outbreaks and, in an attempt to save the global economy from the impact of the CoVID-19 countries, some governments are either negotiating relief packages or have already passed bills in this regard.

Trump Positive of Business Resumption amid Rising CoVID-19 Cases

In a press briefing on Monday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is planning to encourage resumption of business operations "fairly soon." His comments came as new coronavirus cases pop up across the United States.

According to CNBC, Trump went on to clarify that he is not looking at months in terms of the extent of community quarantines being implemented across the country.

Trump went on to insist that the country "can do two things at one time," that is, to reopen business segments and also fight the coronavirus. He noted that states with low CoVID-19 numbers may be able to loosen up on quarantine measures.

American Consumers Ramp Up Online Purchases

As multiple states implemented stricter quarantine measures, many American consumers have shifted from in-store purchasing to online buying.

Among the items that have seen a significant spike in orders are thermometers, canned goods, tissue, pantry products, bottled water, video games, puzzle games, and also board games.

Multiple states have already ordered residents to stay at home as the U.S. recorded at least 43,214 confirmed coronavirus cases. Health officials also revealed on Monday that 147 nursing homes across the country have at least one resident infected with the CoVID-19 strain.

Lombardy Tightens Measures Against CoVID-19

Italy's Lombardy expanded its quarantine measures for residents amid a massive outbreak in the country.

According to The Local Italy, long dog walks are now prohibited, as well as going to hotels and jogging around the neighborhood. People who want to walk their dogs can only walk within 200 meters of their property.

The local government revealed that the stricter quarantine rules were made after multiple reports emerged regarding Lombardy residents still breaking earlier guidelines.

The region also prohibited biking or any other form of exercise in public. People who have yards or gardens are allowed to step out but only within their gardens. People who break the ban on public gatherings can be fined up to €5,000.

Only one person per household will be allowed to enter shops or grocery stores. Those who need assistance for will have to prove that they need someone else to help them accomplish their shopping.

Italy now has a total of 63,927 confirmed CoVID-19 cases and 6,077 deaths.

China Urges Restoration of Medical Services for Non-Coronavirus Patients

In China, things have toned down over the past few weeks as more imported cases are being reported instead of locally-transmitted ones.

On Monday, Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan encouraged hospitals and other health institutions to start restoring medical services for people who have not been infected with the CoVID-19 strain, Xinhua reported.

Sun said health institutions should focus on proper management and enhanced measures to gradually restore services for people outside the coronavirus circle who also need to have their health checked.

Calls for Stricter Quarantine Measures on US Arrivals

Following Seoul's move of placing European arrivals on a 14-day quarantine, there have been calls on South Korea to implement stricter measures on people arriving from the U.S. as part of its efforts to prevent further CoVID-19 infections.

According to Yonhap News, medical experts said on Tuesday that there have been increasing calls for testing to be done on people coming from the world's largest economy.

The news came as South Korea and China prepare for a potential second wave of the coronavirus outbreak in their countries due to rising imported cases from the west. It remains to be seen whether Seoul will move to further tighten its reins on U.S. arrivals.

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) confirmed that South Korea now has a total of 9,037 CoVID-19 infections, with 62 patients in critical care. The death toll rose to 124.

UK Finally Imposes Stricter Measures

Following days of increased criticism on the way his government has been tackling the coronavirus situation in the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally announced stricter measures against the CoVID-19 crisis, BBC reported.

In a televised address, Johnson said citizens will only be allowed to step out of their homes for "very limited purposes" such as purchasing necessities.

Johnson went on to order the closure of shops selling non-essential items. He said staying inside homes is critical in ensuring that lives will be saves and the National Health Service system will be protected.

The U.K. so far recorded a total of 6,650 confirmed CoVID-19 cases and 335 deaths. At least 83,945 people have been tested for potential infection.