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Mainland China reports sharp drop in new coronavirus cases
- March 02, 2020
They remain nearly entirely confined to the hardest-hit province of Hubei and its capital Wuhan. Medics prepare to transfer a patient on a stretcher to an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to the two of three confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington. (more...)
- March 02, 2020
They remain nearly entirely confined to the hardest-hit province of Hubei and its capital Wuhan. Medics prepare to transfer a patient on a stretcher to an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to the two of three confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington. (more...)
U.S. reports first coronavirus death in Washington state and expands travel restrictions
- March 02, 2020
The US last night recorded it's first death from the novel coronavirus as authorities were mystified by new cases in patients who had not travelled internationally or knowingly come in close contact with anyone else who had the disease. At least 13 cases in the USA are travel-related and at least 10 are linked to person-to-person spread, according to the CDC. Both of the new patients were men in their 60s with underlying health conditions, public health officials with Seattle and King County ... (more...)
- March 02, 2020
The US last night recorded it's first death from the novel coronavirus as authorities were mystified by new cases in patients who had not travelled internationally or knowingly come in close contact with anyone else who had the disease. At least 13 cases in the USA are travel-related and at least 10 are linked to person-to-person spread, according to the CDC. Both of the new patients were men in their 60s with underlying health conditions, public health officials with Seattle and King County ... (more...)
NY confirms its first coronavirus case
- March 02, 2020
Trump also vowed travellers from countries at high risk of the virus would be screened before boarding and upon arrival. The two cases come one day after the first US death-a man in his 50s-was confirmed this weekend in Washington state, where the virus is likely to have been spreading undetected for weeks. (more...)
- March 02, 2020
Trump also vowed travellers from countries at high risk of the virus would be screened before boarding and upon arrival. The two cases come one day after the first US death-a man in his 50s-was confirmed this weekend in Washington state, where the virus is likely to have been spreading undetected for weeks. (more...)
Thailand to implement stringent COVID-19 measures
- March 02, 2020
A 78-year-old man died in a Perth hospital yesterday, marking Australia's first COVID-19 fatality, after returning from the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan last month, while a 35-year-old Thai man who also had dengue fever died in Thailand on Saturday. (more...)
- March 02, 2020
A 78-year-old man died in a Perth hospital yesterday, marking Australia's first COVID-19 fatality, after returning from the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan last month, while a 35-year-old Thai man who also had dengue fever died in Thailand on Saturday. (more...)
US Gov may have helped spread coronavirus: whistleblower
- March 02, 2020
The whistleblower, identified as a senior HHS official based in Washington , supervises workers at the Administration for Children and Families, a unit within HHS, The Washington Post reported. Several people within HHS objected to the move to send them. "These allegations are very serious and must be investigated given the potential consequences this could have on the public health of our community and communities across the country", he said. (more...)
- March 02, 2020
The whistleblower, identified as a senior HHS official based in Washington , supervises workers at the Administration for Children and Families, a unit within HHS, The Washington Post reported. Several people within HHS objected to the move to send them. "These allegations are very serious and must be investigated given the potential consequences this could have on the public health of our community and communities across the country", he said. (more...)
Britain on collision course with European Union over trade
- March 02, 2020
The EU has respected the autonomy of other major economies around the world such as Canada and Japan when signing trade deals with them. London is expected to outline its negotiating position officially on Thursday, which will aim for a "Canada-style" free trade agreement, removing all tariffs and quotas on goods. (more...)
- March 02, 2020
The EU has respected the autonomy of other major economies around the world such as Canada and Japan when signing trade deals with them. London is expected to outline its negotiating position officially on Thursday, which will aim for a "Canada-style" free trade agreement, removing all tariffs and quotas on goods. (more...)
Donald Trump blasts the Democratic race taking aim at Bloomberg and Steyer
- March 02, 2020
Bloomberg was third in the state with 18 percent and Warren followed him with 15 percent. "By being able to come out as the victor on Super Tuesday . "What our campaign is about is about building that multiracial, multigenerational movement of millions of working class people, middle class people, lower income people, who finally want us to have a government that represents all of us, not just wealthy campaign contributors", Sanders asserted. (more...)
- March 02, 2020
Bloomberg was third in the state with 18 percent and Warren followed him with 15 percent. "By being able to come out as the victor on Super Tuesday . "What our campaign is about is about building that multiracial, multigenerational movement of millions of working class people, middle class people, lower income people, who finally want us to have a government that represents all of us, not just wealthy campaign contributors", Sanders asserted. (more...)
Donald Trump confirms first U.S. coronavirus death
- March 01, 2020
The United States recorded its first death , a man in his 50s in Washington state who had underlying health conditions but who hadn't traveled to any affected areas. In addition, Trump touted on Sunday that travelers "from certain designated high risk countries" will be screened prior to boarding and once they arrive in the U.S. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
The United States recorded its first death , a man in his 50s in Washington state who had underlying health conditions but who hadn't traveled to any affected areas. In addition, Trump touted on Sunday that travelers "from certain designated high risk countries" will be screened prior to boarding and once they arrive in the U.S. (more...)
Ethiopia expresses disappointment over U.S. statement on controversial dam
- March 01, 2020
It is to be recalled that Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have been negotiating with the United States and the World Bank as observers in Washington DC to resolve the concerns of the riparian country Egypt over the construction of the dam. "The United States believes that the work completed over the last four months has resulted in an agreement that addresses all issues in a balanced and equitable manner, taking into account the interests of the three countries", the statement said. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
It is to be recalled that Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have been negotiating with the United States and the World Bank as observers in Washington DC to resolve the concerns of the riparian country Egypt over the construction of the dam. "The United States believes that the work completed over the last four months has resulted in an agreement that addresses all issues in a balanced and equitable manner, taking into account the interests of the three countries", the statement said. (more...)
Iranian lawmaker dies from coronavirus as death toll rises to 43
- March 01, 2020
The United States on Saturday announced additional travel restrictions on Iran and raised travel advisories for certain areas of Italy and South Korea over coronavirus concerns. The prime minister has warned the outbreak could push the country into recession and schools and universities in the affected regions will remain closed for a second week. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
The United States on Saturday announced additional travel restrictions on Iran and raised travel advisories for certain areas of Italy and South Korea over coronavirus concerns. The prime minister has warned the outbreak could push the country into recession and schools and universities in the affected regions will remain closed for a second week. (more...)
Iran's coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected
- March 01, 2020
The impoverished nation, with a weak and ill-equipped healthcare system, has closed its borders to prevent the spread of the disease into its territory. Formal facts launched in China yesterday showed the extent of the damage brought about to the world's next-biggest financial state, with manufacturing exercise slipping to its lowest level on record as important industries ground to a standstill beneath drastic containment actions. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
The impoverished nation, with a weak and ill-equipped healthcare system, has closed its borders to prevent the spread of the disease into its territory. Formal facts launched in China yesterday showed the extent of the damage brought about to the world's next-biggest financial state, with manufacturing exercise slipping to its lowest level on record as important industries ground to a standstill beneath drastic containment actions. (more...)
Satellite images show dramatic drop in pollution over China amid coronavirus outbreak
- March 01, 2020
The disease caused by the virus has been formally named COVID-19 . Hubei Province, which includes the city of Wuhan , has been under quarantine for more than a month in an effort to contain the spread of the virus. He added that he had seen a drop in pollution levels in several countries during the 2008 economic recession, but the decrease had been gradual. Scientists also observed a significant reduction in pollution levels around Beijing during the 2008 Olympics but said levels rose ... (more...)
- March 01, 2020
The disease caused by the virus has been formally named COVID-19 . Hubei Province, which includes the city of Wuhan , has been under quarantine for more than a month in an effort to contain the spread of the virus. He added that he had seen a drop in pollution levels in several countries during the 2008 economic recession, but the decrease had been gradual. Scientists also observed a significant reduction in pollution levels around Beijing during the 2008 Olympics but said levels rose ... (more...)
China reports 35 more virus deaths, 573 new cases
- March 01, 2020
The new cases were concentrated in the central city of Wuhan, where the virus emerged late past year, with 565 infections , or almost 99% of yesterday's total. Hospitals all across the country are in the process of assessing what additional resources they have to contain the virus in case of a widespread outbreak. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
The new cases were concentrated in the central city of Wuhan, where the virus emerged late past year, with 565 infections , or almost 99% of yesterday's total. Hospitals all across the country are in the process of assessing what additional resources they have to contain the virus in case of a widespread outbreak. (more...)
Oregon Health Officials Confirm First Case Of Novel Coronavirus
- March 01, 2020
The first death in the United States of Covid-19 was announced Saturday by Washington state health officials. A health care worker in her 40s and a long term resident in her 70s at the LifeCare nursing facility have tested positive to the virus. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
The first death in the United States of Covid-19 was announced Saturday by Washington state health officials. A health care worker in her 40s and a long term resident in her 70s at the LifeCare nursing facility have tested positive to the virus. (more...)
79 countries restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus fears
- March 01, 2020
A total of 256 new coronavirus cases were reported in South Korea on Friday, bringing the number of patients there to over 2,000. From inside his auto, a driver is checked for any fever or breathing difficulties by medical staff in protective clothing and goggles who lean in through the window at a new drive-thru coronavirus clinic in South Korea. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
A total of 256 new coronavirus cases were reported in South Korea on Friday, bringing the number of patients there to over 2,000. From inside his auto, a driver is checked for any fever or breathing difficulties by medical staff in protective clothing and goggles who lean in through the window at a new drive-thru coronavirus clinic in South Korea. (more...)
President Trump gives update on coronavirus amid first United States death
- March 01, 2020
He said Bloomberg will retain paying out dollars but it goes to present that "you cannot purchase an election". "It becomes more hard to track down what the original source was". "Trump and Pence decided that the public health experts can not inform the public on their own what's going on", Mr Biden said at a campaign event. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
He said Bloomberg will retain paying out dollars but it goes to present that "you cannot purchase an election". "It becomes more hard to track down what the original source was". "Trump and Pence decided that the public health experts can not inform the public on their own what's going on", Mr Biden said at a campaign event. (more...)
Washington announces first US death from novel coronavirus
- March 01, 2020
Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting three presumptive positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including one person who died. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
Public Health - Seattle & King County, Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting three presumptive positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including one person who died. (more...)
First confirmed case of coronavirus in Wales - and two more in England
- March 01, 2020
It marked the 20th confirmed case in the United Kingdom - 18 of which were in England, one in Northern Ireland and one in Wales. Northern Ireland's chief medical officer Michael McBride told journalists that the patient, the first confirmed case on the island of Ireland, had travelled from Italy via Dublin Airport. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
It marked the 20th confirmed case in the United Kingdom - 18 of which were in England, one in Northern Ireland and one in Wales. Northern Ireland's chief medical officer Michael McBride told journalists that the patient, the first confirmed case on the island of Ireland, had travelled from Italy via Dublin Airport. (more...)
China sends experts to Iran to contain spread of coronavirus
- March 01, 2020
New Zealand's first case also came from someone who had been in Iran. Health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur accused BBC Persian of joining the Islamic republic's regional enemies in a "race to spread lies" about Iran. Iran, which has the highest death toll outside China, has ordered the shutting of schools until Tuesday and the government has extended the closure of universities and a ban on concerts and sports events for a week. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
New Zealand's first case also came from someone who had been in Iran. Health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur accused BBC Persian of joining the Islamic republic's regional enemies in a "race to spread lies" about Iran. Iran, which has the highest death toll outside China, has ordered the shutting of schools until Tuesday and the government has extended the closure of universities and a ban on concerts and sports events for a week. (more...)
Anti-corruption Parties Win Big in Slovakia Election
- March 01, 2020
According to a Focus exit poll, OLANO has 25.8 percent of the votes, coming ahead of the ruling party. If the anti-corruption OLANO party led by Igor Matovic does well on Saturday, SMER-SD could lose its first parliamentary election since 2006. (more...)
- March 01, 2020
According to a Focus exit poll, OLANO has 25.8 percent of the votes, coming ahead of the ruling party. If the anti-corruption OLANO party led by Igor Matovic does well on Saturday, SMER-SD could lose its first parliamentary election since 2006. (more...)
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