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Virus death toll passes 20,000, three billion under lockdown
- March 26, 2020
As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic spreads throughout Europe and existing infrastructure and services become strained by the disease, death rates are quickly beginning to rise. The total number could be much higher as the government reported 130,000 sick leaves associated with the virus, encompassing workers who are either infected or in preventive isolation. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic spreads throughout Europe and existing infrastructure and services become strained by the disease, death rates are quickly beginning to rise. The total number could be much higher as the government reported 130,000 sick leaves associated with the virus, encompassing workers who are either infected or in preventive isolation. (more...)
New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty to all charges
- March 26, 2020
The court will now sentence him on all 92 charges, but did not provide a date for that sentencing. Tarrant faces life imprisonment, with the judge having some discretion in deciding the minimum number of years Tarrant must serve before becoming eligible for parole. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The court will now sentence him on all 92 charges, but did not provide a date for that sentencing. Tarrant faces life imprisonment, with the judge having some discretion in deciding the minimum number of years Tarrant must serve before becoming eligible for parole. (more...)
Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands
- March 25, 2020
Seismic waves created false reporting of an natural disaster as close as Kitimat, BC. Meteorological authorities in Japan issued no tsunami alerts, while US authorities canceled a warning for Hawaii . The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) warned the quake had the potential to generate destructive tsunami waves within 620 miles of the quake's epicenter. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Seismic waves created false reporting of an natural disaster as close as Kitimat, BC. Meteorological authorities in Japan issued no tsunami alerts, while US authorities canceled a warning for Hawaii . The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) warned the quake had the potential to generate destructive tsunami waves within 620 miles of the quake's epicenter. (more...)
Turkey Charges 20 in Khashoggi Killing
- March 25, 2020
The private DHA news agency said the Istanbul chief prosecutor's office completed its investigation into the killing and charged 18 Saudi nationals with "deliberate murder" and two others with instigating murder. His remains have never been recovered. The latter announcement appeared to be a sign that the Turkish government could still indict bin Salman who has been accused of ordering the killing. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
The private DHA news agency said the Istanbul chief prosecutor's office completed its investigation into the killing and charged 18 Saudi nationals with "deliberate murder" and two others with instigating murder. His remains have never been recovered. The latter announcement appeared to be a sign that the Turkish government could still indict bin Salman who has been accused of ordering the killing. (more...)
Mass Home Testing For Coronavirus To Be Available 'Within Days'
- March 25, 2020
Asked if she meant the tests would be ready for roll-out within days rather than weeks, she said: "Absolutely". Wearing a protective suit, a research and development company employee works on the production of coronavirus testing kits in Turkey. (more...)
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- March 25, 2020
Asked if she meant the tests would be ready for roll-out within days rather than weeks, she said: "Absolutely". Wearing a protective suit, a research and development company employee works on the production of coronavirus testing kits in Turkey. (more...)
Appeal for NHS volunteers brings in 170000 sign-ups
- March 25, 2020
An appeal for volunteers to support the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak that was launched yesterday evening has reached 170,000 sign-ups overnight. He told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme that there would be a variety of jobs available, including parcel delivery and driving. He added: "The NHS Volunteer Responders is a new scheme set up so that people can come and help and to make sure that the NHS and local services that are needed get all the support they can". (more...)
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- March 25, 2020
An appeal for volunteers to support the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak that was launched yesterday evening has reached 170,000 sign-ups overnight. He told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme that there would be a variety of jobs available, including parcel delivery and driving. He added: "The NHS Volunteer Responders is a new scheme set up so that people can come and help and to make sure that the NHS and local services that are needed get all the support they can". (more...)
TN COVID-19 positive count goes up to 18
- March 25, 2020
Spain joined Italy on Wednesday in seeing its death toll from the coronavirus epidemic surpass that of China , as more than a billion Indians joined a lockdown that has confined a third of humanity. In recent days, the governors of at least 18 states have issued stay-at-home directives affecting about half the nation's population. Schools, bars, restaurants and most shops are shuttered. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Spain joined Italy on Wednesday in seeing its death toll from the coronavirus epidemic surpass that of China , as more than a billion Indians joined a lockdown that has confined a third of humanity. In recent days, the governors of at least 18 states have issued stay-at-home directives affecting about half the nation's population. Schools, bars, restaurants and most shops are shuttered. (more...)
Italy CCP Virus Death Toll Rises Again With 743 New Deaths
- March 25, 2020
On Saturday, Italy had seen its worst day yet, losing a total of 793 people in a single day to the virus that originated in Wuhan, China, with Sunday and Monday's death tolls (651 and 601) seeming to decline, only to spike back up on Tuesday. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
On Saturday, Italy had seen its worst day yet, losing a total of 793 people in a single day to the virus that originated in Wuhan, China, with Sunday and Monday's death tolls (651 and 601) seeming to decline, only to spike back up on Tuesday. (more...)
FEMA's Gaynor: Using Defense Production Act for First Time
- March 25, 2020
We can activate America's ingenuity and resolve by immediately providing that financial incentive and direction through the full use of DPA authorities. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), among others, has urged Trump in recent days to use his new powers to create more respirators, ventilators, masks, and other protective items amid the CCP virus pandemic. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
We can activate America's ingenuity and resolve by immediately providing that financial incentive and direction through the full use of DPA authorities. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), among others, has urged Trump in recent days to use his new powers to create more respirators, ventilators, masks, and other protective items amid the CCP virus pandemic. (more...)
US Might Soon Overtake Europe To Be The Next Coronavirus Epicenter
- March 25, 2020
Asked if the U.S. could become the new epicenter of the contagion, she replied, "We now see a very large acceleration of cases in the US". Confirmed coronavirus cases around the world exceeded 377,000 across 194 countries and territories as of early Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, more than 16,500 of them fatal. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Asked if the U.S. could become the new epicenter of the contagion, she replied, "We now see a very large acceleration of cases in the US". Confirmed coronavirus cases around the world exceeded 377,000 across 194 countries and territories as of early Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, more than 16,500 of them fatal. (more...)
COVID-19: New Zealand declares national emergency as country records 205 cases
- March 25, 2020
The nationwide lockdown comes into effect from 11:59pm. "Its a state of emergency to preserve our way of life", Ardern said in a speech in parliament on Wednesday, declaring a state of national emergency . Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Kiwis who show coronavirus symptoms or can not appropriately travel to an approved place for self-isolation will be quarantined in airport hotels and motels. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
The nationwide lockdown comes into effect from 11:59pm. "Its a state of emergency to preserve our way of life", Ardern said in a speech in parliament on Wednesday, declaring a state of national emergency . Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Kiwis who show coronavirus symptoms or can not appropriately travel to an approved place for self-isolation will be quarantined in airport hotels and motels. (more...)
Kentucky 'coronavirus party' attendee tests positive for COVID-19
- March 25, 2020
Given that the state announced its single biggest jump in coronavirus infections on Tuesday ― with 39 new cases and 163 cases overall ― Beshear is pretty ticked off about it. Mayor Linda Gorton and Commissioner of Health Dr. Kraig Humbaugh also confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in Lexington Monday afternoon. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Given that the state announced its single biggest jump in coronavirus infections on Tuesday ― with 39 new cases and 163 cases overall ― Beshear is pretty ticked off about it. Mayor Linda Gorton and Commissioner of Health Dr. Kraig Humbaugh also confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in Lexington Monday afternoon. (more...)
Pope Francis invites Catholics to join him in a moment of prayer
- March 25, 2020
Meanwhile, the Pope also announced that on Friday March 27, he will preside over a moment of prayer on the sagrata of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church. "Let us make our closeness to the loneliest and most tried people heard" said the Pope, who referred to the doctors, health workers, nurses, volunteers, authorities, police and soldiers directly involved in the management of the emergency. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Meanwhile, the Pope also announced that on Friday March 27, he will preside over a moment of prayer on the sagrata of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church. "Let us make our closeness to the loneliest and most tried people heard" said the Pope, who referred to the doctors, health workers, nurses, volunteers, authorities, police and soldiers directly involved in the management of the emergency. (more...)
Coronavirus: Spain orders closure of all hotels
- March 25, 2020
The country has the fourth highest death toll in the world after China, Italy and Iran. With 1,785 being treated in intensive care untits for the virus, there is mounting concern about overcrowding at hospitals. Spain is in the first week of a nationwide lockdown. Police checks have started across the country to enforce the containment measures. It has also been confirmed that the IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid, which was the venue for the COP25 Climate Conference in December 2019, is ... (more...)
- March 25, 2020
The country has the fourth highest death toll in the world after China, Italy and Iran. With 1,785 being treated in intensive care untits for the virus, there is mounting concern about overcrowding at hospitals. Spain is in the first week of a nationwide lockdown. Police checks have started across the country to enforce the containment measures. It has also been confirmed that the IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid, which was the venue for the COP25 Climate Conference in December 2019, is ... (more...)
Travelers from NY should quarantine for 14 days, White House says
- March 25, 2020
Why it matters: "We don't want that to be another seeding point to the rest of the country", Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said at the coronavirus task force briefing on Tuesday. In New York City, the coronavirus is affecting a large number of people, including more than 200 members of NYPD. Across the USA, testing capability has been ramped up, with more than 2,20,000 tests in the last eight days alone. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Why it matters: "We don't want that to be another seeding point to the rest of the country", Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said at the coronavirus task force briefing on Tuesday. In New York City, the coronavirus is affecting a large number of people, including more than 200 members of NYPD. Across the USA, testing capability has been ramped up, with more than 2,20,000 tests in the last eight days alone. (more...)
Iran, France swap prisoners amid COVID-19 outbreak
- March 25, 2020
France had demanded that Iran release Marchal, a senior researcher at Sciences Po university whose arrest was reported by Paris in mid-October. Rohollahnejad, "an Iranian engineer incarcerated for more than a year in French prisons and accused of circumventing American sanctions against Iran, has been freed today", the news agency added. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
France had demanded that Iran release Marchal, a senior researcher at Sciences Po university whose arrest was reported by Paris in mid-October. Rohollahnejad, "an Iranian engineer incarcerated for more than a year in French prisons and accused of circumventing American sanctions against Iran, has been freed today", the news agency added. (more...)
Saudi Arabia declares nationwide coronavirus curfew
- March 25, 2020
A relevant decree was signed by Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , according to the Saudi Press Agency ( SPA ). The UAE, the region's tourism and business hub and a major air transit centre, has followed other Gulf Arab steps in trying to curb the spread of the virus, urging people to stay at home, but not announcing an official curfew or suspending work. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
A relevant decree was signed by Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , according to the Saudi Press Agency ( SPA ). The UAE, the region's tourism and business hub and a major air transit centre, has followed other Gulf Arab steps in trying to curb the spread of the virus, urging people to stay at home, but not announcing an official curfew or suspending work. (more...)
People urged to stay at home as part of new measures
- March 25, 2020
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced new action and emergency legislation to be enacted by the end of the week to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the Republic of Ireland . Earlier restrictions extended for a further three weeks from 29 March to 19 April. This could go on for weeks or months. Both inside the country and overseas. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced new action and emergency legislation to be enacted by the end of the week to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the Republic of Ireland . Earlier restrictions extended for a further three weeks from 29 March to 19 April. This could go on for weeks or months. Both inside the country and overseas. (more...)
Afghan gunmen storm Sikh temple in Kabul
- March 25, 2020
Earlier in the day, heavily armed gunmen and suicide bombers stormed a Sikh gurdwara in the heart of Kabul , killing at least 11 worshippers and wounding as many, in one of the deadliest attacks on the minority community in the country. The lawmaker, Narindra Singh Khalsa, said he received a call from a worshipper inside the Gudwara telling him of the attack and rushed over to help. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Earlier in the day, heavily armed gunmen and suicide bombers stormed a Sikh gurdwara in the heart of Kabul , killing at least 11 worshippers and wounding as many, in one of the deadliest attacks on the minority community in the country. The lawmaker, Narindra Singh Khalsa, said he received a call from a worshipper inside the Gudwara telling him of the attack and rushed over to help. (more...)
Spanish army finds bodies in nursing homes among residents
- March 25, 2020
In an interview with Telecinco , a Spanish television channel, Robles said: "We are going to be strict and inflexible when dealing with the way old people are treated in these residences". People wearing protective face masks keep social distancing as they cross an nearly deserted Paseo de la Castellana street during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Madrid . (more...)
- March 25, 2020
In an interview with Telecinco , a Spanish television channel, Robles said: "We are going to be strict and inflexible when dealing with the way old people are treated in these residences". People wearing protective face masks keep social distancing as they cross an nearly deserted Paseo de la Castellana street during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Madrid . (more...)
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