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Chinese mainland reports 34 newly imported COVID-19 cases
- March 20, 2020
Also on Thursday, three deaths and 31 newly suspected cases were reported on the mainland with two of the deaths reported in the Hubei Province and the third one reported in the Liaoning Province. On Thursday, 730 people were discharged from the hospital after recovery, while the number of severe cases decreased by 178 to 2,136, it said. These figures include the China tally. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Also on Thursday, three deaths and 31 newly suspected cases were reported on the mainland with two of the deaths reported in the Hubei Province and the third one reported in the Liaoning Province. On Thursday, 730 people were discharged from the hospital after recovery, while the number of severe cases decreased by 178 to 2,136, it said. These figures include the China tally. (more...)
Free meals for kids provided by Cedar Springs Public Schools
- March 20, 2020
Adults may purchase breakfast and lunch meals at a cost of $2.00. Cedar Springs Public Schools, Creative Technologies Academy, KISD Regional Program locations, and several local agencies are partnering to continue to support our students by providing them with breakfast and lunch while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Adults may purchase breakfast and lunch meals at a cost of $2.00. Cedar Springs Public Schools, Creative Technologies Academy, KISD Regional Program locations, and several local agencies are partnering to continue to support our students by providing them with breakfast and lunch while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (more...)
US virus plan anticipates 18-month pandemic and widespread shortages
- March 20, 2020
McConnell has said the Senate will stay in session until it passes the stimulus plan, while the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week extended a previously scheduled recess that was set to end Monday. The campaign of Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Wednesday called out the Trump administration's "inaction" on responding to the new COVID-19 coronavirus, outlining a number of steps President Donald Trump should be taking-including the invocation of ... (more...)
- March 20, 2020
McConnell has said the Senate will stay in session until it passes the stimulus plan, while the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week extended a previously scheduled recess that was set to end Monday. The campaign of Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Wednesday called out the Trump administration's "inaction" on responding to the new COVID-19 coronavirus, outlining a number of steps President Donald Trump should be taking-including the invocation of ... (more...)
Cheating Husband Catches Coronavirus On Secret Trip To Italy; Infect Wife
- March 20, 2020
One man is now panicking that his wife is going to discover his infidelity after he tested positive for coronavirus following a recent trip overseas. According to reports the man lied to his unsuspecting wife by telling her he was going on a business trip within the country. "He thought he had the flawless alibi to carry out his affair, but hadn't reckoned on the coronavirus meltdown", the source said. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
One man is now panicking that his wife is going to discover his infidelity after he tested positive for coronavirus following a recent trip overseas. According to reports the man lied to his unsuspecting wife by telling her he was going on a business trip within the country. "He thought he had the flawless alibi to carry out his affair, but hadn't reckoned on the coronavirus meltdown", the source said. (more...)
China reports record new coronavirus cases from abroad
- March 20, 2020
At the same time, China's National Health Commission announced 34 new cases contracted elsewhere and imported from overseas to the country's mainland, while Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous territory, reported 25 new imported cases. The commission did not say where the cases were believed to have originated but provincial authorities said some of the travellers had been in Britain, the United States and Spain. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
At the same time, China's National Health Commission announced 34 new cases contracted elsewhere and imported from overseas to the country's mainland, while Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous territory, reported 25 new imported cases. The commission did not say where the cases were believed to have originated but provincial authorities said some of the travellers had been in Britain, the United States and Spain. (more...)
China to restrict United States journalists from three major newspapers
- March 20, 2020
He warned that "if the United States insists on walking farther down the wrong path, China will be forced to take further countermeasures". China on Wednesday (March 18) announced the effective expulsion of American journalists working for three United States media outlets, in retaliation to Washington's controls on Chinese journalists. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
He warned that "if the United States insists on walking farther down the wrong path, China will be forced to take further countermeasures". China on Wednesday (March 18) announced the effective expulsion of American journalists working for three United States media outlets, in retaliation to Washington's controls on Chinese journalists. (more...)
Crystal Lake: Only flush toilet paper, other items could harm system
- March 20, 2020
The City of Great Falls said in a news release on Thursday that as concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue, there has been a shortage of toilet paper at many stores. "These products can clog the sewer, which will endanger public health, the environment, or cause damage to homes or property sewer lines". While labeled as "flushable" Wilson said the wipes don't actually break-down the same way toilet paper does. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
The City of Great Falls said in a news release on Thursday that as concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue, there has been a shortage of toilet paper at many stores. "These products can clog the sewer, which will endanger public health, the environment, or cause damage to homes or property sewer lines". While labeled as "flushable" Wilson said the wipes don't actually break-down the same way toilet paper does. (more...)
Scott Morrison announces federal budget is postponed until October
- March 20, 2020
It also includes $234.9 million for a retention bonus to all staff who continue working in both residential and home care. Citizens and residents returning home to both countries will still be expected to enter isolation for 14 days. It came as new restrictions were placed on medicine purchases, the Aussie dollar fell to a 17-year low of 55 USA cents, the RBA announced an emergency rate cut and national carrier Qantas stood down 20,000 employees amid what CEO Alan Joyce described as a ... (more...)
- March 20, 2020
It also includes $234.9 million for a retention bonus to all staff who continue working in both residential and home care. Citizens and residents returning home to both countries will still be expected to enter isolation for 14 days. It came as new restrictions were placed on medicine purchases, the Aussie dollar fell to a 17-year low of 55 USA cents, the RBA announced an emergency rate cut and national carrier Qantas stood down 20,000 employees amid what CEO Alan Joyce described as a ... (more...)
Trump announces American has been released from Lebanese prison
- March 20, 2020
His case had put a significant strain on already troubled ties between the USA and Lebanon with lawmakers in Washington threatening to withhold critical aid to, and impose sanctions on the Lebanese military. "No one, one family, should have to go through what the Fakhoury family has gone through", said Shaheen. Well-informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Fakhoury, a United States citizen, did not leave the country, stressing that a lawyer was appointed to follow up on his case. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
His case had put a significant strain on already troubled ties between the USA and Lebanon with lawmakers in Washington threatening to withhold critical aid to, and impose sanctions on the Lebanese military. "No one, one family, should have to go through what the Fakhoury family has gone through", said Shaheen. Well-informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Fakhoury, a United States citizen, did not leave the country, stressing that a lawyer was appointed to follow up on his case. (more...)
No new case in Wuhan, Hubei, China
- March 20, 2020
China on Thursday said that there had been no cases of domestic coronavirus infections in the country the previous day, for the first time since the outbreak began. In Nairobi, a spokesperson at the Chinese Embassy said they have always "kept a close touch with the government of Kenya, including Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Transport on the prevention and control of the disease". (more...)
- March 20, 2020
China on Thursday said that there had been no cases of domestic coronavirus infections in the country the previous day, for the first time since the outbreak began. In Nairobi, a spokesperson at the Chinese Embassy said they have always "kept a close touch with the government of Kenya, including Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Transport on the prevention and control of the disease". (more...)
COVID-19 response: A University of Minnesota timeline
- March 20, 2020
In a statement , CSU says both the general commencement on May 9 and the School of Law ceremony on May 16 have been postponed. This also means that commencement exercises and class reunions have been canceled . Officials from Florida A&M university say dorms are open for students to collect their belongings. It said the centre for national education and rapid response team (RRT) of the directorate of the University Health Services would monitor their activities and provide the necessary ... (more...)
- March 20, 2020
In a statement , CSU says both the general commencement on May 9 and the School of Law ceremony on May 16 have been postponed. This also means that commencement exercises and class reunions have been canceled . Officials from Florida A&M university say dorms are open for students to collect their belongings. It said the centre for national education and rapid response team (RRT) of the directorate of the University Health Services would monitor their activities and provide the necessary ... (more...)
Erdogan discusses migrant crisis, Idlib with Macron, Merkel and Johnson
- March 20, 2020
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds a video conference with German, French and British leaders on March 17, 2020. It issued a statement saying that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron , German Chancellor Angela Merkel , and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also discussed methods of humanitarian aid to Syria's northwestern Idlib province, Reuters reports. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds a video conference with German, French and British leaders on March 17, 2020. It issued a statement saying that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron , German Chancellor Angela Merkel , and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also discussed methods of humanitarian aid to Syria's northwestern Idlib province, Reuters reports. (more...)
Ontario reports 43 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total rises to 257
- March 20, 2020
The death, an elderly man, is the ninth in Canada related to COVID-19, including seven in B.C. and one in Ontario. The new cases include eight people in Toronto, three in Peel Region, two in Hamilton, two in Halton Region, and one in Eastern Ontario, Durham Region, Waterloo and Haliburton Kawartha. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
The death, an elderly man, is the ninth in Canada related to COVID-19, including seven in B.C. and one in Ontario. The new cases include eight people in Toronto, three in Peel Region, two in Hamilton, two in Halton Region, and one in Eastern Ontario, Durham Region, Waterloo and Haliburton Kawartha. (more...)
Governor Gavin Newsom Issues State-Wide Stay At Home Order
- March 20, 2020
Trump spoke with several state governors by phone on Thursday, saying the federal government would be helping out USA auto companies and might consider a relief package for the hospitality industry as well. Already more than 1,000 Californians have been confirmed as infected and 18 have died, the third largest death toll in the United States behind only Washington state and NY. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Trump spoke with several state governors by phone on Thursday, saying the federal government would be helping out USA auto companies and might consider a relief package for the hospitality industry as well. Already more than 1,000 Californians have been confirmed as infected and 18 have died, the third largest death toll in the United States behind only Washington state and NY. (more...)
Australia Will Close Its Borders to All Non-Citizens and Non-Residents
- March 20, 2020
Mr Morrison said the travel ban along with economic and health measures were aimed at "building a bridge". Government will give smaller lenders $15 billion to allow customers to continue accessing credit. After 9pm on Friday, new visitors to the country will not be accepted. Morrison again reiterated his message from yesterday, calling for Australians to stop panic-buying food to stockpile. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Mr Morrison said the travel ban along with economic and health measures were aimed at "building a bridge". Government will give smaller lenders $15 billion to allow customers to continue accessing credit. After 9pm on Friday, new visitors to the country will not be accepted. Morrison again reiterated his message from yesterday, calling for Australians to stop panic-buying food to stockpile. (more...)
Coronavirus: PM Modi Calls For Civil Curfew On Sunday
- March 20, 2020
He called for " Janta curfew " on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of house . Nepal's request to India comes a few days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his country was ready to provide support to neighboring countries to prevent and contain the COVID-19. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
He called for " Janta curfew " on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of house . Nepal's request to India comes a few days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his country was ready to provide support to neighboring countries to prevent and contain the COVID-19. (more...)
Gabbard Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Biden
- March 20, 2020
Though Gabbard's candidacy far out-paced her ability to clinch the nomination, she's not the first Democratic contender to stick it out . "The reason I have not dropped out of the race is that we may have a nominee, but the future direction of the Democratic Party has not yet been determined", he told The New York Times at the time. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Though Gabbard's candidacy far out-paced her ability to clinch the nomination, she's not the first Democratic contender to stick it out . "The reason I have not dropped out of the race is that we may have a nominee, but the future direction of the Democratic Party has not yet been determined", he told The New York Times at the time. (more...)
Shelter in place ‘on the table’ for NYC, says de Blasio
- March 20, 2020
For the 80-90% of New Yorkers who will not experience the most serious symptoms, the 10-20% who will are depending on our good judgement in adhering to a shelter-in-place strategy. "I feel very bad about that", Cuomo said. "I think the president was 100% honest in saying that he wanted to work together in partnership, in a spirit of cooperation". (more...)
- March 20, 2020
For the 80-90% of New Yorkers who will not experience the most serious symptoms, the 10-20% who will are depending on our good judgement in adhering to a shelter-in-place strategy. "I feel very bad about that", Cuomo said. "I think the president was 100% honest in saying that he wanted to work together in partnership, in a spirit of cooperation". (more...)
Trump Administration Considers Turning Back Illegal Border Crossers During Coronavirus Crisis
- March 20, 2020
If such a proposal materializes, the Foreign Ministry said, Mexico would respond to it in "defense of its interests, considering, among others, public health and human rights". immigration court since January 2019 under its " Remain in Mexico " policy, which the Supreme Court ruled last week could stay in effect during a legal challenge. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
If such a proposal materializes, the Foreign Ministry said, Mexico would respond to it in "defense of its interests, considering, among others, public health and human rights". immigration court since January 2019 under its " Remain in Mexico " policy, which the Supreme Court ruled last week could stay in effect during a legal challenge. (more...)
US State Department issues unprecedented ‘do not travel’ warning over coronavirus
- March 20, 2020
If commercial travel is still available in a given country, Americans are told to make arrangements immediately, "unless they are prepared to remain overseas for an indefinite period". Globally, there have been at least 221,000 cases and 9,200 deaths as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Times . The State Department reportedly wants every American out of the country to return home. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
If commercial travel is still available in a given country, Americans are told to make arrangements immediately, "unless they are prepared to remain overseas for an indefinite period". Globally, there have been at least 221,000 cases and 9,200 deaths as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Times . The State Department reportedly wants every American out of the country to return home. (more...)
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