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All non-essential workplaces ordered to close in Ontario
- March 24, 2020
The full list of non-essential businesses will be made public on Tuesday, Ford said. The closure will not affect grocery stores, pharmacies, or manufacturers making essential products like medical supplies. When asked about the opening of schools in Ontario during the news conference, Premier Ford admitted that they will not re-open on April 6 as originally planned. (more...)
- March 24, 2020
The full list of non-essential businesses will be made public on Tuesday, Ford said. The closure will not affect grocery stores, pharmacies, or manufacturers making essential products like medical supplies. When asked about the opening of schools in Ontario during the news conference, Premier Ford admitted that they will not re-open on April 6 as originally planned. (more...)
Alberta making change to COVID-19 testing
- March 24, 2020
Instead of travellers who arrived after the self-isolation protocols were in place, testing will be prioritized for symptomatic individuals who are; hospitalized with a respiratory illness; a resident of continuing care or other similar facilities; have returned from travelling overseas between March 8 and March 12; and health-care workers with respiratory problems. (more...)
- March 24, 2020
Instead of travellers who arrived after the self-isolation protocols were in place, testing will be prioritized for symptomatic individuals who are; hospitalized with a respiratory illness; a resident of continuing care or other similar facilities; have returned from travelling overseas between March 8 and March 12; and health-care workers with respiratory problems. (more...)
World Health Organization partners with WhatsApp to provide accurate COVID-19 information
- March 24, 2020
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there were also "alarming" reports of health workers getting sick. With this it has provided hope for the rest of the world that even the most severe situation can be turned around. World Health Organization emergencies director Michael Ryan said that two out of three people in intensive care in badly-hit Italy were aged under 70. (more...)
- March 24, 2020
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there were also "alarming" reports of health workers getting sick. With this it has provided hope for the rest of the world that even the most severe situation can be turned around. World Health Organization emergencies director Michael Ryan said that two out of three people in intensive care in badly-hit Italy were aged under 70. (more...)
OH governor enacting stay-at-home order
- March 23, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration is enacting a stay-at-home order as the number of cases in the state spiked Sunday to more than 350. The new measure in an attempt to halt the spread of the virus by DeWine and the OH state government will go into effect on Monday at 11:59 p.m. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration is enacting a stay-at-home order as the number of cases in the state spiked Sunday to more than 350. The new measure in an attempt to halt the spread of the virus by DeWine and the OH state government will go into effect on Monday at 11:59 p.m. (more...)
Human remains thought to be those of missing Colorado boy
- March 23, 2020
The new charges against Letecia Stauch include one count of first-degree murder after deliberation and eight counts of committing a crime of violence, an enhanced charge that would be used to increase punishment. Before Friday, the boy's loved ones still believed he might be alive, even after Leticia Stauch's arrest, Deputy District Attorney Michael Allen told reporters. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The new charges against Letecia Stauch include one count of first-degree murder after deliberation and eight counts of committing a crime of violence, an enhanced charge that would be used to increase punishment. Before Friday, the boy's loved ones still believed he might be alive, even after Leticia Stauch's arrest, Deputy District Attorney Michael Allen told reporters. (more...)
'Dilly-dallying around': Coronavirus relief again falls short in U.S. Senate vote
- March 23, 2020
Democrats said the bill lacked provisions for health care and unemployment aid to citizens, with Chuck Schumer being the main opponent of the package. suspended travel to and from the country over fears of importing more coronavirus cases. Republicans have criticized Pelosi for wanting to add unrelated provisions to the bill and have argued that Democrats are trying to take advantage of the crisis for their own wish list of items they couldn't pass through the normal process. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Democrats said the bill lacked provisions for health care and unemployment aid to citizens, with Chuck Schumer being the main opponent of the package. suspended travel to and from the country over fears of importing more coronavirus cases. Republicans have criticized Pelosi for wanting to add unrelated provisions to the bill and have argued that Democrats are trying to take advantage of the crisis for their own wish list of items they couldn't pass through the normal process. (more...)
Coronavirus crisis: UWA confirms student tests positive for COVID-19
- March 23, 2020
The University of Alberta is asking students living in residence to move out by Tuesday. "We have also been made aware of other potential cases within the University of Pittsburgh community, and expect that we will continue to see an increase in the number of people impacted as covid-19 spreads throughout our communities", the message said. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The University of Alberta is asking students living in residence to move out by Tuesday. "We have also been made aware of other potential cases within the University of Pittsburgh community, and expect that we will continue to see an increase in the number of people impacted as covid-19 spreads throughout our communities", the message said. (more...)
COVID-19: India under lockdown as cases rise
- March 23, 2020
In Delhi, all markets have remained closed, except those dealing in essential goods and services. Modi said many Indians were not taking the lockdown seriously. "Legal action against violators", the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed. The Union Health Ministry website also updated the same number of confirmed cases of coronavirus. (more...)
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- March 23, 2020
In Delhi, all markets have remained closed, except those dealing in essential goods and services. Modi said many Indians were not taking the lockdown seriously. "Legal action against violators", the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed. The Union Health Ministry website also updated the same number of confirmed cases of coronavirus. (more...)
Mainland China reports 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus
- March 23, 2020
While China has drastically reduced the number of reported domestically transmitted cases - the one reported on Sunday was the first in four days - it is seeing a steady rise in imported cases, mostly from Chinese people returning from overseas. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
While China has drastically reduced the number of reported domestically transmitted cases - the one reported on Sunday was the first in four days - it is seeing a steady rise in imported cases, mostly from Chinese people returning from overseas. (more...)
South Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 128 to 402
- March 23, 2020
Ramaphosa said the Sandf will be deployed to assist the SAPS to ensure that all the lockdown is adhered to. The lockdown will start at midnight on Thursday 26 March and end at midnight on 16 April. Global travellers who arrived in South Africa after 9 March 2020 from high-risk countries will be confined to their hotels until they have completed a 14-day period of quarantine. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Ramaphosa said the Sandf will be deployed to assist the SAPS to ensure that all the lockdown is adhered to. The lockdown will start at midnight on Thursday 26 March and end at midnight on 16 April. Global travellers who arrived in South Africa after 9 March 2020 from high-risk countries will be confined to their hotels until they have completed a 14-day period of quarantine. (more...)
President Trump Tests Negative For The Coronavirus
- March 23, 2020
You can visit the FCO website here for the latest travel guidance . "I had my temperature taken coming into the room, I also took the test last night", Trump said during a White House press conference. The UK and Ireland will be added to America's European travel ban over the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump has confirmed . The ban, that will come into effect midnight EST on Monday, (04:00 GMT Tuesday), will apply only to foreign nationals and not to American citizens, who had been ... (more...)
- March 23, 2020
You can visit the FCO website here for the latest travel guidance . "I had my temperature taken coming into the room, I also took the test last night", Trump said during a White House press conference. The UK and Ireland will be added to America's European travel ban over the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump has confirmed . The ban, that will come into effect midnight EST on Monday, (04:00 GMT Tuesday), will apply only to foreign nationals and not to American citizens, who had been ... (more...)
'Enough is enough,' Trudeau says to Canadians ignoring COVID-19 advice
- March 23, 2020
Over the weekend public health and government officials expressed increasing alarm at the crowds seen gathering in public places such as parks and beaches, prompting the following urging from Health Minister Patty Hajdu: "Our freedoms around the measures that we're taking right now depend on people taking them seriously". (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Over the weekend public health and government officials expressed increasing alarm at the crowds seen gathering in public places such as parks and beaches, prompting the following urging from Health Minister Patty Hajdu: "Our freedoms around the measures that we're taking right now depend on people taking them seriously". (more...)
Coronavirus: Civil Aviation Ministry suspends domestic flights from Tuesday midnight
- March 23, 2020
The operations at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), which handles all international flights, will remain suspended till March 29 as a precaution against the coronavirus pandemic. Many governments, including the U.S., have implemented a temporary travel ban. Globally, more than 3.35 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported, while over 14,500 people have died so far due to this disease. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The operations at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), which handles all international flights, will remain suspended till March 29 as a precaution against the coronavirus pandemic. Many governments, including the U.S., have implemented a temporary travel ban. Globally, more than 3.35 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported, while over 14,500 people have died so far due to this disease. (more...)
Coronavirus in NY: 20,875 cases confirmed as testing ramps up
- March 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo said today. "All we're trying to do is slow the spread, but it will spread". So far, 30,000 retired medical professionals have signed up to help. The US Army Corps of Engineers will help build four medical stations in NY with 1,000 beds, according to the President. Why is de Blasio attacking Trump? Additionally, the President said hundreds of thousands of masks, respirators, face shields, gowns, gloves and other medical equipment was sent to NY and Washington several ... (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo said today. "All we're trying to do is slow the spread, but it will spread". So far, 30,000 retired medical professionals have signed up to help. The US Army Corps of Engineers will help build four medical stations in NY with 1,000 beds, according to the President. Why is de Blasio attacking Trump? Additionally, the President said hundreds of thousands of masks, respirators, face shields, gowns, gloves and other medical equipment was sent to NY and Washington several ... (more...)
Coronavirus crisis will 'get bad' this week, Surgeon General warns
- March 23, 2020
So test or no test, we need you to understand you could be spreading it to someone else, or you could be getting it from someone else. He went on to say the biggest problem contributing to the spread is the number of people who continue to gather in large groups and who are not practicing social distancing. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
So test or no test, we need you to understand you could be spreading it to someone else, or you could be getting it from someone else. He went on to say the biggest problem contributing to the spread is the number of people who continue to gather in large groups and who are not practicing social distancing. (more...)
China got exposed, new case of Corona surfaced
- March 23, 2020
The death toll rose to 3,270, up nine from the previous day. The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,093 by Sunday. The number of people who have died from coronavirus has exceeded 12000. China is anxious about an influx of infections brought in from other countries, with the number of imported cases climbing steadily in recent weeks to pass 350. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The death toll rose to 3,270, up nine from the previous day. The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,093 by Sunday. The number of people who have died from coronavirus has exceeded 12000. China is anxious about an influx of infections brought in from other countries, with the number of imported cases climbing steadily in recent weeks to pass 350. (more...)
Trump Calls NBC's Peter Alexander 'Terrible Reporter' for Coronavirus Questions
- March 23, 2020
Trump said , "maybe there is, maybe there isn't". "Trump said, "no I don't think so", and sarcastically said", such a lovely question", before reiterating that he "has a good feeling" about a coronavirus drug, and that he's "a smart guy". (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Trump said , "maybe there is, maybe there isn't". "Trump said, "no I don't think so", and sarcastically said", such a lovely question", before reiterating that he "has a good feeling" about a coronavirus drug, and that he's "a smart guy". (more...)
Not all Canadians overseas will be able to return home, says Trudeau
- March 23, 2020
She urged Canadians, as did the prime minister, to continue to practise social distancing to help stem the spread of the virus. It was also announced that the Northwest Territories would be issuing an order to limit non-essential travel into the territory later that day. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
She urged Canadians, as did the prime minister, to continue to practise social distancing to help stem the spread of the virus. It was also announced that the Northwest Territories would be issuing an order to limit non-essential travel into the territory later that day. (more...)
Russian Federation sends aid to Italy to fight virus outbreak
- March 23, 2020
TV footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry showed a column of at least seven military vehicles, including large trucks, waiting to be loaded onto planes. Death toll in Italy has reached over 5,470, making it the country with highest number of fatalities from the contagion, surpassing China. Earlier, the ministry prepared nine transport planes on the Chkalovskiy base near Moscow, flying some of them overnight from other parts of Russian Federation, to airlift emergency aid to the ... (more...)
- March 23, 2020
TV footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry showed a column of at least seven military vehicles, including large trucks, waiting to be loaded onto planes. Death toll in Italy has reached over 5,470, making it the country with highest number of fatalities from the contagion, surpassing China. Earlier, the ministry prepared nine transport planes on the Chkalovskiy base near Moscow, flying some of them overnight from other parts of Russian Federation, to airlift emergency aid to the ... (more...)
Congressman Kim Calls on Trump Administration to Fully Activate Defense Production Act
- March 23, 2020
Priority is being taken to get the equipment first to the nation's hotspots, such as in New York, California, and Washington state, Gaynor added. The president said at a press briefing Friday that the DPA, which gives the federal government the power to direct companies to prioritize production to meet United States national defense demands, is already being used to spur the production of ventilators, masks, and respirators. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Priority is being taken to get the equipment first to the nation's hotspots, such as in New York, California, and Washington state, Gaynor added. The president said at a press briefing Friday that the DPA, which gives the federal government the power to direct companies to prioritize production to meet United States national defense demands, is already being used to spur the production of ventilators, masks, and respirators. (more...)
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