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News Returning Aussies to be locked in hotels
- March 27, 2020
The PM made the announcement at a press conference this afternoon following a national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders. There were no extra updates today, but Morrison did say impacts of the economic crisis would be just as serious as the health crisis. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
The PM made the announcement at a press conference this afternoon following a national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders. There were no extra updates today, but Morrison did say impacts of the economic crisis would be just as serious as the health crisis. (more...)
Gatecrashing kids return to delight BBC News viewers Television
- March 27, 2020
Be kind to your employees with kids. It's really very hard. Professor Kelly admits working from home with kids could be "really, really tough". "It has been hard for us, I mean, as you can see, it is very hard", said Kelly as her children tried to distract him. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Be kind to your employees with kids. It's really very hard. Professor Kelly admits working from home with kids could be "really, really tough". "It has been hard for us, I mean, as you can see, it is very hard", said Kelly as her children tried to distract him. (more...)
Putin announces measures to cope with virus
- March 27, 2020
Putin's current term is due to expire in 2024, but the constitutional amendment would allow him to seek two more terms in power by resetting his term count. Putin said in his speech. Kremlin critics have accused the authorities of manipulating coronavirus statistics to ram the constitutional vote through at any cost - allegations that the government has rejected. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Putin's current term is due to expire in 2024, but the constitutional amendment would allow him to seek two more terms in power by resetting his term count. Putin said in his speech. Kremlin critics have accused the authorities of manipulating coronavirus statistics to ram the constitutional vote through at any cost - allegations that the government has rejected. (more...)
Over 74000 COVID-19 cases in Italy, toll reaches 7503
- March 27, 2020
Italy has seen more fatalities than any other country, with latest figures showing that 7,503 people have died from the infection in barely a month. "We are in a phase of apparent stabilization, and we believe the number of infected people, or new cases, is consistent with the trend that the virus spreading has had in the country", Agostino Miozzo, coordinator of the Civil Protection's scientific-technical committee, told the press conference. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Italy has seen more fatalities than any other country, with latest figures showing that 7,503 people have died from the infection in barely a month. "We are in a phase of apparent stabilization, and we believe the number of infected people, or new cases, is consistent with the trend that the virus spreading has had in the country", Agostino Miozzo, coordinator of the Civil Protection's scientific-technical committee, told the press conference. (more...)
Not everyone is happy with plan to scale back CQ schooling
- March 27, 2020
Teachers for each of the students will provide a cover sheet explaining the lessons for the week. "We need to celebrate this in a new way", Hofmeister said. "The schools have tried to reach out to all of our students". Chris Moon teaches 6th grade language arts and science and high school economics with the Marcola School District. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Teachers for each of the students will provide a cover sheet explaining the lessons for the week. "We need to celebrate this in a new way", Hofmeister said. "The schools have tried to reach out to all of our students". Chris Moon teaches 6th grade language arts and science and high school economics with the Marcola School District. (more...)
At least 385 dead as NY cases spike, hospitals overwhelmed: Cuomo
- March 27, 2020
Governor Cuomo insisted his administration is looking at ways to improve the system to guarantee all COVID-19 patients in need of intensive care receive the help they require. Outside New York and New Orleans, other hot spots appeared to be emerging around the country, including Houston and Detroit. The head of a NY nurses' union said not all hospital workers are getting needed protective equipment, despite assurances from the governor. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Governor Cuomo insisted his administration is looking at ways to improve the system to guarantee all COVID-19 patients in need of intensive care receive the help they require. Outside New York and New Orleans, other hot spots appeared to be emerging around the country, including Houston and Detroit. The head of a NY nurses' union said not all hospital workers are getting needed protective equipment, despite assurances from the governor. (more...)
India outlines $22.6 billion economic stimulus to help poor hit by lockdown
- March 27, 2020
Some medical companies said the lockdown was complicating their operations, with workers struggling to get to work and products stuck. Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the number of confirmed cases in India rose to 694 on Thursday. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Some medical companies said the lockdown was complicating their operations, with workers struggling to get to work and products stuck. Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the number of confirmed cases in India rose to 694 on Thursday. (more...)
China still under pressure to prevent COVID-19 spread
- March 27, 2020
A total of 67 new cases were reported as of end-Wednesday, up from 47 a day earlier, all of which were imported, China's National Health Commission said in a statement on Thursday. On March 21, he arrived at China's Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport where he was screened for coronavirus and sent to a centralized quarantine point for medical observation while waiting for transfer. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
A total of 67 new cases were reported as of end-Wednesday, up from 47 a day earlier, all of which were imported, China's National Health Commission said in a statement on Thursday. On March 21, he arrived at China's Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport where he was screened for coronavirus and sent to a centralized quarantine point for medical observation while waiting for transfer. (more...)
Canada discouraging America from sending troops to U.S.-Canadian border
- March 27, 2020
Global News reports the us plan is to have the military on both the Canadian and Mexican borders using sensor technology to detect anyone illegally entering, and then contacting border agents to make arrests. Freeland went further, warning: "In Canada's view this is an entirely unnecessary step which we would view as damaging to our (bilateral) relationship". (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Global News reports the us plan is to have the military on both the Canadian and Mexican borders using sensor technology to detect anyone illegally entering, and then contacting border agents to make arrests. Freeland went further, warning: "In Canada's view this is an entirely unnecessary step which we would view as damaging to our (bilateral) relationship". (more...)
Family: US Believes Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson Has Died
- March 27, 2020
His body has not yet been returned to us for a proper burial. U.S. officials suspect Mr Levinson was kidnapped by Iranian intelligence forces to be used as a bargaining chip in dealings with Washington . "Initially Levinson - or a complete accounting of what had happened to him - was to be a part of the deal, but the Rouhani administration decided there was no political value of the time in acknowledging after eight years that yes, Iran had been responsible for his disappearance", Rezaian ... (more...)
- March 27, 2020
His body has not yet been returned to us for a proper burial. U.S. officials suspect Mr Levinson was kidnapped by Iranian intelligence forces to be used as a bargaining chip in dealings with Washington . "Initially Levinson - or a complete accounting of what had happened to him - was to be a part of the deal, but the Rouhani administration decided there was no political value of the time in acknowledging after eight years that yes, Iran had been responsible for his disappearance", Rezaian ... (more...)
China bans entry of foreigners to curb coronavirus
- March 27, 2020
China has announced a travel ban on all foreign nationals, including those holding a work visa or residence permit. Foreigners with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will reportedly not be affected by the policy, as well as those travelling to China for economic, trade, scientific, technological or humanitarian reasons. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
China has announced a travel ban on all foreign nationals, including those holding a work visa or residence permit. Foreigners with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will reportedly not be affected by the policy, as well as those travelling to China for economic, trade, scientific, technological or humanitarian reasons. (more...)
China has no new local virus transmissions
- March 27, 2020
A total of 67 new cases were reported as of end-Wednesday, up from 47 a day earlier, all of which were imported, China's National Health Commission said in a statement on Thursday. People are now allowed to travel in or out of Hubei as long as they have a "green" health code issued by authorities showing they are not infected by the virus which has claimed more than 3,200 lives in China. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
A total of 67 new cases were reported as of end-Wednesday, up from 47 a day earlier, all of which were imported, China's National Health Commission said in a statement on Thursday. People are now allowed to travel in or out of Hubei as long as they have a "green" health code issued by authorities showing they are not infected by the virus which has claimed more than 3,200 lives in China. (more...)
Concordia University giving pass/fail option for courses among COVID-19 measures
- March 27, 2020
Many CCC students are from low-income homes and do not have access to technology to complete online courses, according to the college. Many services offered by Durham College will still be offered online. This is a scary time for everyone, and certainly we're in uncharted waters. The deadline for undergraduate applicants has also been extended by two weeks. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Many CCC students are from low-income homes and do not have access to technology to complete online courses, according to the college. Many services offered by Durham College will still be offered online. This is a scary time for everyone, and certainly we're in uncharted waters. The deadline for undergraduate applicants has also been extended by two weeks. (more...)
USA preparing guidelines to classify county COVID-19 risk
- March 27, 2020
China, he added, will continue to firmly support Ghebreyesus and the World Health Organization in playing an active and leading role in the global fight against the pandemic. I think that a lot of people feel that it's been very unfair", Trump replied. Trump was addressing reporters at a White House news conference on Wednesday. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
China, he added, will continue to firmly support Ghebreyesus and the World Health Organization in playing an active and leading role in the global fight against the pandemic. I think that a lot of people feel that it's been very unfair", Trump replied. Trump was addressing reporters at a White House news conference on Wednesday. (more...)
Five more sailors aboard aircraft carrier test positive for coronavirus
- March 27, 2020
We are in the process now of testing 100 percent of the crew of that ship to ensure that we're able to contain whatever spread might have occurred there, ' Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said from the Pengaton Thursday. Naval Hospital Guam for further evaluation and treatment as necessary", he said. "We're taking this day by day", he said. "Both of those go hand in glove". (more...)
- March 27, 2020
We are in the process now of testing 100 percent of the crew of that ship to ensure that we're able to contain whatever spread might have occurred there, ' Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said from the Pengaton Thursday. Naval Hospital Guam for further evaluation and treatment as necessary", he said. "We're taking this day by day", he said. "Both of those go hand in glove". (more...)
Cruise ships ordered out of Aussie waters
- March 26, 2020
A spokesman for the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We are doing all we can to help British people on board the Vasco de Gama cruise ship". Ship owner Britain's Cruise & Maritime Voyages said it was carrying no unwell passengers or staff. "We want to make sure that those Australians are able to return". (more...)
- March 26, 2020
A spokesman for the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We are doing all we can to help British people on board the Vasco de Gama cruise ship". Ship owner Britain's Cruise & Maritime Voyages said it was carrying no unwell passengers or staff. "We want to make sure that those Australians are able to return". (more...)
Veteran-Owned Texas Distillery Switches to Making Hand Sanitizer Full Time
- March 26, 2020
An Omro distillery is now making hand sanitizer. "There is only a small number of organizations in the United States that have the equipment required to make hand sanitizer". Founder Chad Butters told the Associated Press that in a national emergency, the "right thing to do" is to help the community if you have the means to: "We'll flood the [Lehigh] Valley with hand sanitizer and drive that price right down", he said. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
An Omro distillery is now making hand sanitizer. "There is only a small number of organizations in the United States that have the equipment required to make hand sanitizer". Founder Chad Butters told the Associated Press that in a national emergency, the "right thing to do" is to help the community if you have the means to: "We'll flood the [Lehigh] Valley with hand sanitizer and drive that price right down", he said. (more...)
Kosovo eyes early elections after government voted down
- March 26, 2020
It remains unclear how the government will continue its work as the country can not hold snap elections because of the spread of the respiratory disease. The move halted dialogue on normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina and angered the European Union and the United States, which backed Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008 following the wars that tore apart the former Yugoslavia. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
It remains unclear how the government will continue its work as the country can not hold snap elections because of the spread of the respiratory disease. The move halted dialogue on normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina and angered the European Union and the United States, which backed Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008 following the wars that tore apart the former Yugoslavia. (more...)
Coronavirus cases surpass 60000 in USA; Spain death toll overtakes China
- March 26, 2020
The tracker showed 600 deaths around 24 hours earlier. The true number of infected people is believed to be far higher, meaning the real death rate would be lower. New York State suffered the most deaths in the country at 366, 280 of which occurred in New York City. Healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients said they are struggling to get tested for the disease and say they're running desperately short of personal protection equipment. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The tracker showed 600 deaths around 24 hours earlier. The true number of infected people is believed to be far higher, meaning the real death rate would be lower. New York State suffered the most deaths in the country at 366, 280 of which occurred in New York City. Healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients said they are struggling to get tested for the disease and say they're running desperately short of personal protection equipment. (more...)
Justin Trudeau announces $2000-per-month for incomes affected by COVID-19
- March 26, 2020
The final text of the legislation includes several notable changes to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's $82-billion economic aid package announced last week. "At the same time we are looking at our end at making credit more available and less expensive for Canadians to be able to make it through the next few months". (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The final text of the legislation includes several notable changes to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's $82-billion economic aid package announced last week. "At the same time we are looking at our end at making credit more available and less expensive for Canadians to be able to make it through the next few months". (more...)
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