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Ontario's COVID-19 case count surpasses 7,000, province confirms 21 more deaths
- April 13, 2020
Over half of all coronavirus patients in Canada are in Quebec, numbering 12,293 at last count. The number of reported cases has also declined each day since Thursday's high of 550. Meanwhile, the province reported by far its largest increase in COVID-19 testing since Premier Doug Ford said his "patience has worn thin" with the low number of tests being completed in the province. (more...)
- April 13, 2020
Over half of all coronavirus patients in Canada are in Quebec, numbering 12,293 at last count. The number of reported cases has also declined each day since Thursday's high of 550. Meanwhile, the province reported by far its largest increase in COVID-19 testing since Premier Doug Ford said his "patience has worn thin" with the low number of tests being completed in the province. (more...)
Brazil's Bolsonaro hits the streets in latest social distancing snub
- April 12, 2020
There are fears for what that could mean in the country s poorest areas, especially the favelas - crowded, impoverished slums in cities such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro that typically lack basic health and sanitation infrastructure. The death toll in Brazil more than doubled in a week, from 432 on Saturday. The hardest hit is Sao Paulo state, the country s industrial hub and home to more than 44 million people - about the population of Spain. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
There are fears for what that could mean in the country s poorest areas, especially the favelas - crowded, impoverished slums in cities such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro that typically lack basic health and sanitation infrastructure. The death toll in Brazil more than doubled in a week, from 432 on Saturday. The hardest hit is Sao Paulo state, the country s industrial hub and home to more than 44 million people - about the population of Spain. (more...)
Israel president rejects request to extend coalition talks
- April 12, 2020
A statement from Gantz's Blue and White said he had "requested a two week extension from Rivlin" to form a government with Netanyahu, noting Israel's "health and social crisis" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Israel has reported almost 11,000 cases and over 100 dead, but appears to be weathering the crisis better than most countries. Gantz might also try to revive the anti-Netanyahu legislation, although it was unclear if he could do so. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
A statement from Gantz's Blue and White said he had "requested a two week extension from Rivlin" to form a government with Netanyahu, noting Israel's "health and social crisis" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Israel has reported almost 11,000 cases and over 100 dead, but appears to be weathering the crisis better than most countries. Gantz might also try to revive the anti-Netanyahu legislation, although it was unclear if he could do so. (more...)
Alberta to send 250,000 N95 masks to BC next week
- April 12, 2020
Starting on April 15, the Alberta government will match donations "dollar-for-dollar" to charities that are responding to the pandemic, up to $2 million province-wide. Kenney touted Alberta's readiness for the pandemic and credited AHS officials for their work. "We are in a position both to keep Albertans safe and to help ensure Canadian health systems coast to coast are equipped to take on the challenges ahead", stated Tyler Shandro Minister of Health. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Starting on April 15, the Alberta government will match donations "dollar-for-dollar" to charities that are responding to the pandemic, up to $2 million province-wide. Kenney touted Alberta's readiness for the pandemic and credited AHS officials for their work. "We are in a position both to keep Albertans safe and to help ensure Canadian health systems coast to coast are equipped to take on the challenges ahead", stated Tyler Shandro Minister of Health. (more...)
Turkey Covid-19 deaths surpass 1000
- April 12, 2020
Istanbul, Ankara and other major Turkish cities have been locked down for 48 hours until midnight on Sunday after the health ministry reported an increase of almost 5,000 Covid-19 cases on Friday and the death toll from the coronavirus passed 1,000. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Istanbul, Ankara and other major Turkish cities have been locked down for 48 hours until midnight on Sunday after the health ministry reported an increase of almost 5,000 Covid-19 cases on Friday and the death toll from the coronavirus passed 1,000. (more...)
United States now 1st in world with number of virus deaths
- April 12, 2020
The United States has five times the population of Italy and almost seven times the population of Spain . The governor of New York State says the infection rate could be stabilising. "A very high plateau for the epidemic appears to have been reached but the epidemic remains very active", said French health official Jerome Salomon. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
The United States has five times the population of Italy and almost seven times the population of Spain . The governor of New York State says the infection rate could be stabilising. "A very high plateau for the epidemic appears to have been reached but the epidemic remains very active", said French health official Jerome Salomon. (more...)
Good Friday: Another increase in Kilkenny confirmed cases
- April 12, 2020
There have now been 288 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. 33 more people have died from Coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland bringing to 320 the total amount since its outbreak . 1,718 have been hospitalised, 253 admitted to ICU with 2,141 of the cases involving healthcare workers. The breakdown is: 553 new cases, plus 286 older swab results now in from Germany. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
There have now been 288 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. 33 more people have died from Coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland bringing to 320 the total amount since its outbreak . 1,718 have been hospitalised, 253 admitted to ICU with 2,141 of the cases involving healthcare workers. The breakdown is: 553 new cases, plus 286 older swab results now in from Germany. (more...)
More than 10% of US carrier's crew test positive for virus: Navy
- April 12, 2020
Days later, then-acting Navy secretary Thomas Modly flew to the western Pacific island and, in a profanity-laced speech over the Roosevelt's public address system, said Crozier was naive and stupid if he believed his letter wouldn't be leaked. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Days later, then-acting Navy secretary Thomas Modly flew to the western Pacific island and, in a profanity-laced speech over the Roosevelt's public address system, said Crozier was naive and stupid if he believed his letter wouldn't be leaked. (more...)
Worldwide Covid-19 deaths exceed 100000 ahead of locked-down Easter
- April 12, 2020
In the U.S., NY remains the country's epicentre of the pandemic while Wyoming remains the only state yet to report a coronavirus death. NY remains the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States, with 94,409 confirmed cases and 5,429 confirmed deaths as of Friday evening. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
In the U.S., NY remains the country's epicentre of the pandemic while Wyoming remains the only state yet to report a coronavirus death. NY remains the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States, with 94,409 confirmed cases and 5,429 confirmed deaths as of Friday evening. (more...)
Coronavirus Coronavirus impacting Passover tradition 6:21 PM, Apr 08, 2020
- April 12, 2020
Of 152 respondents celebrating Passover, 36 percent said they will also meet up electronically. The San Diego Diocese is going online with Easter celebrations, celebrating Thursday through Sunday on its website here . It's celebrated for more than a week, and it kicks off with the Passover Seder, a feast that is usually spent in a synagogue with hundreds of other people. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Of 152 respondents celebrating Passover, 36 percent said they will also meet up electronically. The San Diego Diocese is going online with Easter celebrations, celebrating Thursday through Sunday on its website here . It's celebrated for more than a week, and it kicks off with the Passover Seder, a feast that is usually spent in a synagogue with hundreds of other people. (more...)
Infected Antarctic cruise passengers return to Australia, New Zealand
- April 12, 2020
Ms of 100 passengers, australians and new zealanders who were traveling for the Antrtida on the cruise Greg Mortimer , the majority of them infected by the new coronavirus , they arrived the morning of the Sunday to Melbourne on a flight from Uruguay. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Ms of 100 passengers, australians and new zealanders who were traveling for the Antrtida on the cruise Greg Mortimer , the majority of them infected by the new coronavirus , they arrived the morning of the Sunday to Melbourne on a flight from Uruguay. (more...)
Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass alone amid coronavirus pandemic
- April 12, 2020
The pope pleaded with the world's leaders to put aside their political differences and call back their armies during a global health emergency of a magnitude not seen in 100 years. Last Sunday, Elizabeth gave only the fifth televised address of her 68-year reign to say that if Britons stayed resolute in the face of a lockdown and self-isolation, they would beat the COVID-19 pandemic. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
The pope pleaded with the world's leaders to put aside their political differences and call back their armies during a global health emergency of a magnitude not seen in 100 years. Last Sunday, Elizabeth gave only the fifth televised address of her 68-year reign to say that if Britons stayed resolute in the face of a lockdown and self-isolation, they would beat the COVID-19 pandemic. (more...)
PM Abe calls for nightlife self-restraint across Japan - NHK
- April 12, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases in Japan rose to 5,548 on Thursday, with 108 deaths, NHK said. Abe declared an emergency on Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures but the details and timing of how life would change in the capital were thrashed out in tense inter-governmental talks. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases in Japan rose to 5,548 on Thursday, with 108 deaths, NHK said. Abe declared an emergency on Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures but the details and timing of how life would change in the capital were thrashed out in tense inter-governmental talks. (more...)
Biden beats Sanders to win Alaska Democratic primary
- April 12, 2020
Sanders is, however, still eligible to win delegates based on vote totals in individual congressional districts, which is why the AP allocated four delegates to Sanders in Alaska. In response, the party, which had planned to offer voting by mail and in-person locations, turned exclusively to a postal voting system. Sanders comprehensively defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Alaska primary. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Sanders is, however, still eligible to win delegates based on vote totals in individual congressional districts, which is why the AP allocated four delegates to Sanders in Alaska. In response, the party, which had planned to offer voting by mail and in-person locations, turned exclusively to a postal voting system. Sanders comprehensively defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Alaska primary. (more...)
There have been 25 Covid-19 deaths, 206 confirmed cases in Meath
- April 12, 2020
There have been 263 Covid-19 related deaths in the country. The number of deaths in Northern Ireland rose to 107 yesterday after 15 more patients died from Covid-19. Other European countries will be monitored to see how they fare in easing restrictions, for guidance. "I don't think we will suppress this virus by becoming the valley of the squinting windows". (more...)
- April 12, 2020
There have been 263 Covid-19 related deaths in the country. The number of deaths in Northern Ireland rose to 107 yesterday after 15 more patients died from Covid-19. Other European countries will be monitored to see how they fare in easing restrictions, for guidance. "I don't think we will suppress this virus by becoming the valley of the squinting windows". (more...)
Julian Assange fathered two children with lawyer in embassy
- April 12, 2020
Mr Assange has been held in Belmarsh prison in London since he was dragged out of the embassy a year ago, and is awaiting an extradition hearing on behalf of the United States , where he is wanted for questioning over the activities of WikiLeaks . (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Mr Assange has been held in Belmarsh prison in London since he was dragged out of the embassy a year ago, and is awaiting an extradition hearing on behalf of the United States , where he is wanted for questioning over the activities of WikiLeaks . (more...)
US coronavirus death toll now world's highest
- April 12, 2020
A city of 8.3 million, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States, by Saturday night had as many as 8,627 deaths and more than 180,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19. Media captionDrone footage shows mass burials in NY. But Cuomo said the decision is up to him, and no such determination has been made. In terms of fatalities, the U.S. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
A city of 8.3 million, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States, by Saturday night had as many as 8,627 deaths and more than 180,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19. Media captionDrone footage shows mass burials in NY. But Cuomo said the decision is up to him, and no such determination has been made. In terms of fatalities, the U.S. (more...)
Italy Tops 19,000 Coronavirus Deaths
- April 12, 2020
Sixteen of the residents at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson had tested positive for the disease caused by the pandemic and the other eight had compatible symptoms, Commissioner Dr. President Trump has appointed a task force to determine the proper date for reopening, but the clock is ticking on that decision. In a statement on its website, the navy said 92 percent of the carrier's crew members had been tested for the virus, with 550 positive and 3,673 negative results. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Sixteen of the residents at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson had tested positive for the disease caused by the pandemic and the other eight had compatible symptoms, Commissioner Dr. President Trump has appointed a task force to determine the proper date for reopening, but the clock is ticking on that decision. In a statement on its website, the navy said 92 percent of the carrier's crew members had been tested for the virus, with 550 positive and 3,673 negative results. (more...)
Classes using Zoom stopped in Singapore following ‘lewd’ incidents
- April 12, 2020
The latest news is that Singapore government's Ministry of Education has banned usage of Zoom . Singapore announced the ban after obscene images appeared during a Geography lesson on Zoom call. On Monday, New York City has issued a similar ban among their digital classrooms, citing still the widespread cybersecurity issues that Zoom's shareholders have since been sued over. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
The latest news is that Singapore government's Ministry of Education has banned usage of Zoom . Singapore announced the ban after obscene images appeared during a Geography lesson on Zoom call. On Monday, New York City has issued a similar ban among their digital classrooms, citing still the widespread cybersecurity issues that Zoom's shareholders have since been sued over. (more...)
Battle-hardened medics to support China's border city
- April 12, 2020
Suifenhe Port, which borders Pogranichny in Russia's south-eastern Primorsky Krai, is closed to all foot and vehicle traffic, as are the larger border cities of Heihe and Fuyuan. The total number of infected people in China has reached 81,953 on Friday of which 1,089 patients are under treatment. It is noted that in all districts of the city quarantined. (more...)
- April 12, 2020
Suifenhe Port, which borders Pogranichny in Russia's south-eastern Primorsky Krai, is closed to all foot and vehicle traffic, as are the larger border cities of Heihe and Fuyuan. The total number of infected people in China has reached 81,953 on Friday of which 1,089 patients are under treatment. It is noted that in all districts of the city quarantined. (more...)
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