5 must-read coronavirus headline stories from around the world on April 13th, 2020.

1. A WA couple who postponed their wedding day once already spend it helping patients

Emergency doctors and engaged Geraldton couple Greta Geninson and Max Allin had already cancelled their wedding once because of the NSW bushfires.

So, the couple just postponed the special day until the Easter break.

And then COVID happened.

But despite bad luck and catastrophic events standing in the way of the two saying “I do”, the couple only had an endearing post to share on Instagram.

The pair held signs reading “we should be getting married today but instead we want to work for you. So stay home for us.”

Read more: Couple working in hospital in regional WA go viral after spending what should have been their wedding day working

2. Tourists face unusual punishment for breaking lockdown laws in India

It may sound like the start of the Simpsons opening credits, but a bunch of tourists really were made to write 500 lines by authorities as punishment for ignoring COVID restrictions.

The group of 10 foreign nationals – which included Australians – were made to write “I did not follow the rules of lockdown so I am so sorry” by local police.

It follows reports of numerous punishments out of countries from Peru to South Africa that include everything from forced push ups in the streets to full-on beatings.

Read more: Indian police hand out pens and paper for ten tourists to write lines on as punishment for breaking COVID-19 restrictions

3. Fears second wave of coronavirus could be hitting China

While it’s been mostly positive news out of China in recent weeks, with the 70 plus days of lockdown in Wuhan finally lifting, the country yesterday reported its highest positive cases in six weeks.

More than 100 new coronavirus cases were reported on Sunday, up from 99 a day earlier.

It marks the highest number of cases since 143 cases were confirmed on March 5.

The sudden uptick sparked fears from Beijing the loosening of restrictions could see a second wave hit the country.

Read more: China records highest number of cases in six weeks, country to tighten some international borders once more

4. Boris says health staff saved his life as he is discharged from hospital

After being diagnosed with COVID-19 last week, the UK Prime Minister’s condition worsened over the weekend to the point of medical staff putting him on a ventilator.

But Boris Johnson was last night (AWST) discharged from the hospital.

In an emotional video, the British PM said the health staff – which included one NZ nurse, “saved my life, no question”.

Read more: BoJo thanks doctors and nurses for saving his life as his COVID-19 symptoms ease and he leaves hospital

5. Calls for mental health checks for those in forced quarantine after man dies in Melbourne hotel

Many returned travellers have been criticised for their complaints at being cooped up in a hotel for at least two weeks under strict quarantine laws.

But the issue rose in prominence and seriousness after the body of a returned traveller was found in the Melbourne hotel room he was to be isolated in until the end of his quarantine.

His sudden death has sparked calls for the mental health of those quarantining to be better cared for, and to ensure those isolating in hotels have access to a GP or mental health professional.

Read more: Man dies in hotel during forced isolation

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