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Trudeau confirms border to remain closed another 30 days
- April 18, 2020
The prime minister said this investment will help maintain 5,200 jobs in Alberta alone. "We are having ongoing discussions on border issues, on supply chains with the United States all the time", he stated. "Everything's on the table", Ford said. Ottawa will also give $962 million to regional development agencies to help small businesses and invest another $500 million to support the arts, culture and sports sector. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
The prime minister said this investment will help maintain 5,200 jobs in Alberta alone. "We are having ongoing discussions on border issues, on supply chains with the United States all the time", he stated. "Everything's on the table", Ford said. Ottawa will also give $962 million to regional development agencies to help small businesses and invest another $500 million to support the arts, culture and sports sector. (more...)
Jacksonville, Fla. reopens beaches, social distancing guidelines still in effect
- April 18, 2020
Residents are not allowed to use the beach to sunbathe, but surfing and swimming are permitted. Florida has reported over 24,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. "As we Open areas it is important for folks to practice social distancing". DeSantis told reporters earlier Friday that he believed it would be possible to safely exercise. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Residents are not allowed to use the beach to sunbathe, but surfing and swimming are permitted. Florida has reported over 24,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. "As we Open areas it is important for folks to practice social distancing". DeSantis told reporters earlier Friday that he believed it would be possible to safely exercise. (more...)
UK To Extend Coronavirus Lockdown For At Least 3 Weeks
- April 18, 2020
He said yesterday his government was "doing a very thorough examination of this awful situation, ' while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Chinese 'need to come clean" on what they know. A YouGov poll conducted before Thursday's announcement showed 91% of Britons supported a three-week extension to the lockdown. Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British war veteran, yesterday completed 100 walking laps of his garden, raising more than £12 million (RM65.2 million) for the health service. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
He said yesterday his government was "doing a very thorough examination of this awful situation, ' while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Chinese 'need to come clean" on what they know. A YouGov poll conducted before Thursday's announcement showed 91% of Britons supported a three-week extension to the lockdown. Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British war veteran, yesterday completed 100 walking laps of his garden, raising more than £12 million (RM65.2 million) for the health service. (more...)
New Yorkers required to wear face masks in public starting Friday
- April 18, 2020
Cloth face coverings should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, be secured with ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric and allow for breathing without restriction, the CDC said. The CDC's guidance stressed several points: That wearing a face covering is not a substitute for social distancing, and that the public should not use medical or surgical masks. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Cloth face coverings should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, be secured with ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric and allow for breathing without restriction, the CDC said. The CDC's guidance stressed several points: That wearing a face covering is not a substitute for social distancing, and that the public should not use medical or surgical masks. (more...)
Over 2,000 nationals attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi
- April 18, 2020
Police initially filed a case against Tablighi Jamaat head Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi for breaching a ban on large gatherings, but have now invoked a law against culpable homicide, a police spokesman said. The Delhi event has prompted a nationwide search for those who attended it to prevent the spread of the virus. The Delhi Police had booked Saad and others under the Epidemic Act 1897 read with Sections 269, 270, 271 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for violation of government ... (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Police initially filed a case against Tablighi Jamaat head Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi for breaching a ban on large gatherings, but have now invoked a law against culpable homicide, a police spokesman said. The Delhi event has prompted a nationwide search for those who attended it to prevent the spread of the virus. The Delhi Police had booked Saad and others under the Epidemic Act 1897 read with Sections 269, 270, 271 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for violation of government ... (more...)
Cut in human contact not enough to contain coronavirus: Japan PM
- April 18, 2020
The decision to expand testing came as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this week expanded a state of emergency , originally issued for Tokyo and six other areas, to the entire country, and warned of the growing burden on health facilities. And the mayor of Osaka appealed for people to donate their raincoats, so they could be used as personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers whom he said were being forced to fashion PPE out of rubbish bags. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
The decision to expand testing came as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this week expanded a state of emergency , originally issued for Tokyo and six other areas, to the entire country, and warned of the growing burden on health facilities. And the mayor of Osaka appealed for people to donate their raincoats, so they could be used as personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers whom he said were being forced to fashion PPE out of rubbish bags. (more...)
North Florida beaches among 1st to reopen since closures
- April 18, 2020
But he told residents, "Please respect and follow these limitations". "fStay within the guidelines for your safety as well as for the safety of your neighbors". But it is crucial that social distancing guidelines, minimal group sizes, and time restrictions are strictly adhered to. All park restroom facilities are closed. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
But he told residents, "Please respect and follow these limitations". "fStay within the guidelines for your safety as well as for the safety of your neighbors". But it is crucial that social distancing guidelines, minimal group sizes, and time restrictions are strictly adhered to. All park restroom facilities are closed. (more...)
Biden says Trump failed to hold China accountable on coronavirus
- April 18, 2020
Warren endorsed Biden earlier on Wednesday. A pro-Trump political action committee, America First Action, on Thursday unveiled $10 million in new attack ads against Biden in the battleground states Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, casting the former vice president as friendly to China's ruling Communist Party, while highlighting Trump's decision in January to ban travel from the country after the coronavirus outbreak started there. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Warren endorsed Biden earlier on Wednesday. A pro-Trump political action committee, America First Action, on Thursday unveiled $10 million in new attack ads against Biden in the battleground states Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, casting the former vice president as friendly to China's ruling Communist Party, while highlighting Trump's decision in January to ban travel from the country after the coronavirus outbreak started there. (more...)
South Korea Leader Set for Big Win in Election During Pandemic
- April 18, 2020
The absolute majority win means Moon is likely to be less of a lame duck than previous presidents toward the end of their single five-year term. Their victories could embolden Moon to reinvigorate his stalled diplomacy with North Korea and press ahead with domestic priorities, like reforming State prosecutors' offices, which have always been accused of abusing their power. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
The absolute majority win means Moon is likely to be less of a lame duck than previous presidents toward the end of their single five-year term. Their victories could embolden Moon to reinvigorate his stalled diplomacy with North Korea and press ahead with domestic priorities, like reforming State prosecutors' offices, which have always been accused of abusing their power. (more...)
Asia Minute: South Korea Breaks Voter Turnout Record Despite Pandemic
- April 18, 2020
The Democratic Party and its satellite party won 180 out of 300 parliamentary seats, up from the current 120, according to the National Election Commission. Meanwhile, the UFP suffered its third straight defeat in elections, including in the 2018 local polls, since the 2017 ouster of former President Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
The Democratic Party and its satellite party won 180 out of 300 parliamentary seats, up from the current 120, according to the National Election Commission. Meanwhile, the UFP suffered its third straight defeat in elections, including in the 2018 local polls, since the 2017 ouster of former President Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal. (more...)
US Flag Projected Onto Swiss Alps Mountain in Show of Solidarity
- April 18, 2020
The Matterhorn straddles the border of Switzerland and Italy . "With this light projection, Zermatt wants to give people a sign of hope and solidarity in these hard times", reads the Zermatt Matterhorn tourism website . We look forward to meeting again at the foot of the Matterhorn, we are all in this together'. Taking to Twitter, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Gurleen Kaur shared snapshots of the almost 800 metre high light projections of the Indian flag on the Matterhorn ... (more...)
- April 18, 2020
The Matterhorn straddles the border of Switzerland and Italy . "With this light projection, Zermatt wants to give people a sign of hope and solidarity in these hard times", reads the Zermatt Matterhorn tourism website . We look forward to meeting again at the foot of the Matterhorn, we are all in this together'. Taking to Twitter, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Gurleen Kaur shared snapshots of the almost 800 metre high light projections of the Indian flag on the Matterhorn ... (more...)
Scattered protests push back on U.S. coronavirus stay-at-home orders
- April 18, 2020
On Wednesday, thousands of MI residents blocked traffic in Lansing, the state capital, while protesters in Kentucky disrupted Democratic Governor Andy Beshear's afternoon news briefing on the pandemic, chanting "We want to work!" "The governor is trying to save the lives of Michiganders". (more...)
- April 18, 2020
On Wednesday, thousands of MI residents blocked traffic in Lansing, the state capital, while protesters in Kentucky disrupted Democratic Governor Andy Beshear's afternoon news briefing on the pandemic, chanting "We want to work!" "The governor is trying to save the lives of Michiganders". (more...)
Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari is dead
- April 18, 2020
Kyari also had other health problems including high blood pressure, one source said, asking not be named. Sadly, Mallam Abba Kyari will never return to his desk at the seat of power nor to his family. Buhari's powerful cousin, Mamman Daura is expected to play a key role in who gets the position though Mrs. Aisha Buhari is expected to also try and influence a nominee. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Kyari also had other health problems including high blood pressure, one source said, asking not be named. Sadly, Mallam Abba Kyari will never return to his desk at the seat of power nor to his family. Buhari's powerful cousin, Mamman Daura is expected to play a key role in who gets the position though Mrs. Aisha Buhari is expected to also try and influence a nominee. (more...)
Inslee: Trump ‘Fomenting Domestic Rebellion’ with Calls to ‘Liberate’ Dem States
- April 18, 2020
As the president moved into re-election mode, the campaign for former Vice President Joe Biden , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, criticised Mr Trump for what it sees as a lack of a federal testing program. Trump charged that in Virginia , "they want to take their guns away". "With a state-by-state approach, it can't possibly work". The United States has reported more coronavirus infections than any other country, with almost 670,000 cases and at least 33,300 deaths. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
As the president moved into re-election mode, the campaign for former Vice President Joe Biden , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, criticised Mr Trump for what it sees as a lack of a federal testing program. Trump charged that in Virginia , "they want to take their guns away". "With a state-by-state approach, it can't possibly work". The United States has reported more coronavirus infections than any other country, with almost 670,000 cases and at least 33,300 deaths. (more...)
Dr. Oz apologizes for coronavirus remarks: ‘I misspoke’
- April 18, 2020
Phil knows that the reason the economy was shut down is because this is contagious - I can't believe I'm saying this out loud - in a way that auto crashes and swimming pool drownings are not". "Last night, I said we as a society have chosen to live with certain controllable deadly risks everyday: smoking, auto crashes, swimming". Dr. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Phil knows that the reason the economy was shut down is because this is contagious - I can't believe I'm saying this out loud - in a way that auto crashes and swimming pool drownings are not". "Last night, I said we as a society have chosen to live with certain controllable deadly risks everyday: smoking, auto crashes, swimming". Dr. (more...)
United Kingdom hospital death toll rises by 847
- April 18, 2020
It likely underestimates the true toll because it only includes deaths in hospitals and not in nursing homes or other settings within the community. "We need to maintain social distancing of some kind when we lift the national lockdown, by focusing on the people we really want to lockdown, which are cases and contacts". (more...)
- April 18, 2020
It likely underestimates the true toll because it only includes deaths in hospitals and not in nursing homes or other settings within the community. "We need to maintain social distancing of some kind when we lift the national lockdown, by focusing on the people we really want to lockdown, which are cases and contacts". (more...)
Nearly 2600 US coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
- April 18, 2020
Italy, Spain and France, have the second, third and fourth highest COVID-19 death tolls respectively. With the highest number of cases and deaths of any country in the world, the United States had recorded 700,282 cases of COVID-19 and 36,773 deaths as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), according to the Baltimore-based university. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Italy, Spain and France, have the second, third and fourth highest COVID-19 death tolls respectively. With the highest number of cases and deaths of any country in the world, the United States had recorded 700,282 cases of COVID-19 and 36,773 deaths as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), according to the Baltimore-based university. (more...)
Trump taunts governors as coronavirus-hit states grapple with reopening
- April 18, 2020
With President Trump stating the U.S. - the world's top hotspot for Covid-19 - had reached the " peak " of its outbreak, on Thursday the White House unveiled new guidelines for governors, setting out a path to reopening the country and lifting sweeping containment measures imposed across dozens of states. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
With President Trump stating the U.S. - the world's top hotspot for Covid-19 - had reached the " peak " of its outbreak, on Thursday the White House unveiled new guidelines for governors, setting out a path to reopening the country and lifting sweeping containment measures imposed across dozens of states. (more...)
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen 'being released from prison' amid coronavirus measures
- April 18, 2020
So far, 473 inmates and 279 staff members have tested positive so far. The Bureau of Prisons declined to comment on Cohen's status. Cohen's release comes as prison advocates and congressional leaders have been pressing the Justice Department for weeks to release at-risk inmates ahead of a potential outbreak, arguing that the public health guidance to stay 6 feet (1.8 metres) away from other people is almost impossible behind bars. (more...)
- April 18, 2020
So far, 473 inmates and 279 staff members have tested positive so far. The Bureau of Prisons declined to comment on Cohen's status. Cohen's release comes as prison advocates and congressional leaders have been pressing the Justice Department for weeks to release at-risk inmates ahead of a potential outbreak, arguing that the public health guidance to stay 6 feet (1.8 metres) away from other people is almost impossible behind bars. (more...)
China's Coronavirus Death Toll Increases By 50% After Revision
- April 18, 2020
Wuhan's epidemic prevention and control headquarters cited several reasons for the missed cases, including the fact that the city's medical staff were overwhelmed in the early days as infections climbed, leading to "late reporting, omissions or mis-reporting". (more...)
- April 18, 2020
Wuhan's epidemic prevention and control headquarters cited several reasons for the missed cases, including the fact that the city's medical staff were overwhelmed in the early days as infections climbed, leading to "late reporting, omissions or mis-reporting". (more...)
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