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Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests
- April 21, 2020
While the ramping up of swab production will certainly speed up testing, the country would need a whopping 20 million tests a day to "fully re-mobilize the economy", said a report by a panel of thought leaders is recommending. "Last month all you heard from the Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrats was, 'Ventilators, Ventilators, Ventilators, '" Trump tweeted . Governors from both parties have said that while they do have more labs that could increase testing in many areas, they often are ... (more...)
- April 21, 2020
While the ramping up of swab production will certainly speed up testing, the country would need a whopping 20 million tests a day to "fully re-mobilize the economy", said a report by a panel of thought leaders is recommending. "Last month all you heard from the Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrats was, 'Ventilators, Ventilators, Ventilators, '" Trump tweeted . Governors from both parties have said that while they do have more labs that could increase testing in many areas, they often are ... (more...)
The Worst is Yet to Come, Don't Lift Restrictions — WHO Chief
- April 21, 2020
CDC staff means there is nothing hidden from the U.S., from day one", Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, told a news conference. "We don't hide anything". "One thing that has to be clear is the first email was not from Taiwan". Health ministers from the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies discussed weaknesses in health systems that made the world vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak and other pandemics, a statement said after a virtual meeting on Sunday (April 19). (more...)
- April 21, 2020
CDC staff means there is nothing hidden from the U.S., from day one", Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, told a news conference. "We don't hide anything". "One thing that has to be clear is the first email was not from Taiwan". Health ministers from the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies discussed weaknesses in health systems that made the world vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak and other pandemics, a statement said after a virtual meeting on Sunday (April 19). (more...)
New coronavirus cases in S. Korea fall below 20
- April 21, 2020
South Korea reported 13 more cases of the new coronavirus on Monday, bringing the nation's total infections to 10,647. Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of the KCDC, said that an investigation is underway to determine why the patients were retesting positive. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
South Korea reported 13 more cases of the new coronavirus on Monday, bringing the nation's total infections to 10,647. Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of the KCDC, said that an investigation is underway to determine why the patients were retesting positive. (more...)
COVID-19 death toll in the United States reaches 40,000
- April 21, 2020
In total, the USA has registered at least 41,379 fatalities from coronavirus. The United States had the most fatalities at 40,585, followed by Italy at 23,660, Spain at 20,453, France at 19,718, and Britain at 16,060. Italy has the second-highest death toll at 24,114, while Spain has the second highest number of cases with 200,210. The Covid-19 outbreak has infected almost 785,000 Americans, killing over 42,000, among more than 2.4 million who have tested positive for the virus worldwide ... (more...)
- April 21, 2020
In total, the USA has registered at least 41,379 fatalities from coronavirus. The United States had the most fatalities at 40,585, followed by Italy at 23,660, Spain at 20,453, France at 19,718, and Britain at 16,060. Italy has the second-highest death toll at 24,114, while Spain has the second highest number of cases with 200,210. The Covid-19 outbreak has infected almost 785,000 Americans, killing over 42,000, among more than 2.4 million who have tested positive for the virus worldwide ... (more...)
Australia adds pressure on China demanding proper Coronavirus enquiry
- April 21, 2020
It's spread across the globe infecting some 2.3 million people and killing almost 160,000 of these according to Reuters calculations. China dismissed as groundless on Monday Australia's questioning of how Beijing handled the coronavirus pandemic, saying it had been open and transparent, despite growing scepticism about the accuracy of its official death toll. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
It's spread across the globe infecting some 2.3 million people and killing almost 160,000 of these according to Reuters calculations. China dismissed as groundless on Monday Australia's questioning of how Beijing handled the coronavirus pandemic, saying it had been open and transparent, despite growing scepticism about the accuracy of its official death toll. (more...)
Brazil's Bolsonaro joins demo against stay-at-home orders
- April 21, 2020
Bolsonaro has consistently downplayed the virus, calling it a "little flu" and arguing that Brazilians were well-suited for it because they could be dunked in sewage and "don't catch a thing". Brazil, with a population of more than 200 million, has the most Covid-19 cases in Latin America - more than 38,000 as of yesteray, with more than 2,400 deaths. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
Bolsonaro has consistently downplayed the virus, calling it a "little flu" and arguing that Brazilians were well-suited for it because they could be dunked in sewage and "don't catch a thing". Brazil, with a population of more than 200 million, has the most Covid-19 cases in Latin America - more than 38,000 as of yesteray, with more than 2,400 deaths. (more...)
Kim Jong-un in 'grave danger' after surgery
- April 21, 2020
Rumours spiked about Mr Kim's deteriorating health last week when he failed to show up at events to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of its founding father Kim Il-sung on April 15, which is one of the most important national holidays of the year. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
Rumours spiked about Mr Kim's deteriorating health last week when he failed to show up at events to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of its founding father Kim Il-sung on April 15, which is one of the most important national holidays of the year. (more...)
Palghar lynching shocks India, raises questions about Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray`s administration
- April 21, 2020
While 101 men were remanded to police custody till April 30, the minors have been sent to a correction home. More than 100 people have been arrested for allegedly beating three men to death in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Surjewala said the Congress has urged Thackeray to ensure an expeditious trial and punishment for the guilty. Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray also tweeted that those responsible for the incident had already been arrested. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
While 101 men were remanded to police custody till April 30, the minors have been sent to a correction home. More than 100 people have been arrested for allegedly beating three men to death in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Surjewala said the Congress has urged Thackeray to ensure an expeditious trial and punishment for the guilty. Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray also tweeted that those responsible for the incident had already been arrested. (more...)
Politicians continue to argue as COVID-19 claims 160 more Canadians
- April 21, 2020
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is blaming the NDP and Bloc Quebecois for siding with the Liberals in trying to limit debate and discussion around the government's COVID-19 response. "But it has to be done in a responsible way, and right now the Conservatives are not taking a responsible approach". The House of Commons has already moved some business online with two parliamentary committees conducting hearings by video conference. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is blaming the NDP and Bloc Quebecois for siding with the Liberals in trying to limit debate and discussion around the government's COVID-19 response. "But it has to be done in a responsible way, and right now the Conservatives are not taking a responsible approach". The House of Commons has already moved some business online with two parliamentary committees conducting hearings by video conference. (more...)
Andrew Cuomo offers 400 ventilators to MA
- April 21, 2020
State Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) sent a letter to the NY congressional delegation urging support for hazard pay in the next federal COVID relief package - and suggesting it be extended to any gig or freelance workers, including delivery workers, freelance journalists and drivers. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
State Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) sent a letter to the NY congressional delegation urging support for hazard pay in the next federal COVID relief package - and suggesting it be extended to any gig or freelance workers, including delivery workers, freelance journalists and drivers. (more...)
Hong Kong police detain democracy activists in raids
- April 21, 2020
In all, nine former legislators were arrested. Journalists from Lai's pro-democracy broadsheet are among those who had personal details spread on social media past year after reporting on the protests. "I'm proud to have the chance to walk our democracy road with Hong Kong's excellent young people". "In Hong Kong , everyone is equal before the law.No one has any special privileges", said a bureau spokesman. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
In all, nine former legislators were arrested. Journalists from Lai's pro-democracy broadsheet are among those who had personal details spread on social media past year after reporting on the protests. "I'm proud to have the chance to walk our democracy road with Hong Kong's excellent young people". "In Hong Kong , everyone is equal before the law.No one has any special privileges", said a bureau spokesman. (more...)
Former McAllen officer shot in San Marcos
- April 21, 2020
Both underwent surgery at a hospital, San Marcos police said. Charley Wilkinson, the Executive Director of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas , said in a tweet that one of the injured officers was in critical condition. "We respectfully ask that all three families are given time to grieve and deal with their situations in private but we thank the community for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support", said their post. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
Both underwent surgery at a hospital, San Marcos police said. Charley Wilkinson, the Executive Director of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas , said in a tweet that one of the injured officers was in critical condition. "We respectfully ask that all three families are given time to grieve and deal with their situations in private but we thank the community for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support", said their post. (more...)
World Health Organization says China's death toll revision aimed at documenting all cases
- April 21, 2020
The local authorities said overwhelmed medical resources at the height of the epidemic led to missed and mistaken reporting in hospitals, some medical institutions being excluded from the epidemic information network and some patients dying without ever being treated in hospitals. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
The local authorities said overwhelmed medical resources at the height of the epidemic led to missed and mistaken reporting in hospitals, some medical institutions being excluded from the epidemic information network and some patients dying without ever being treated in hospitals. (more...)
Facebook tool will track coronavirus symptoms across the UK
- April 21, 2020
While many nifty maps have been released in the service of tracking the spread of COVID-19, this one is particularly user-friendly. The optional survey is run by the Carnegie Mellon University Delphi Research Centre, created to provide scientists with new insights on how to respond to the crisis, including heat maps of self-reported symptoms. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
While many nifty maps have been released in the service of tracking the spread of COVID-19, this one is particularly user-friendly. The optional survey is run by the Carnegie Mellon University Delphi Research Centre, created to provide scientists with new insights on how to respond to the crisis, including heat maps of self-reported symptoms. (more...)
Christians Are 'Treated Very Unfairly' by Politicians in U.S., Trump Says
- April 21, 2020
The president made the comments after he was asked about a tweet by conservative writer Paul Sperry, which Trump had retweeted, that suggested Muslims could get preferential treatment. "I'd say there might be a gap", Trump said during his everyday coronavirus media conference. Muslims in North America will observe the first day of Ramadan on April 24. (more...)
- April 21, 2020
The president made the comments after he was asked about a tweet by conservative writer Paul Sperry, which Trump had retweeted, that suggested Muslims could get preferential treatment. "I'd say there might be a gap", Trump said during his everyday coronavirus media conference. Muslims in North America will observe the first day of Ramadan on April 24. (more...)
City investigating coronavirus patients who died at Times Square hotel
- April 20, 2020
Mr Cuomo and mayor Bill de Blasio maintained their warnings that people in New York City and the rest of the state need to stay vigilant to curb the spread of the virus. On the opposite coast, California Governor Gavin Newsom said there was a "negligible" chance that mass gatherings would resume in California over the summer. (more...)
- April 20, 2020
Mr Cuomo and mayor Bill de Blasio maintained their warnings that people in New York City and the rest of the state need to stay vigilant to curb the spread of the virus. On the opposite coast, California Governor Gavin Newsom said there was a "negligible" chance that mass gatherings would resume in California over the summer. (more...)
Putin warns that Russian Federation has not seen the peak of coronavirus yet
- April 20, 2020
It is noted that in this way the total number of confirmed cases of the disease in the country has exceeded 42.8 per thousand. "All levels of power are working in an organized, responsible and timely way", said Putin , who was flanked by painted Easter eggs, a traditional Orthodox Kulich sweet bread, and a big pot of tea. (more...)
- April 20, 2020
It is noted that in this way the total number of confirmed cases of the disease in the country has exceeded 42.8 per thousand. "All levels of power are working in an organized, responsible and timely way", said Putin , who was flanked by painted Easter eggs, a traditional Orthodox Kulich sweet bread, and a big pot of tea. (more...)
First Alert Weather Day: Sunday Morning through Mid Afternoon
- April 20, 2020
Tornado watches are already in place across eastern Texas, areas of Louisiana and northern Mississippi. Widespread rain of 2-4 inches is possible through Monday morning with some locations receiving as much as 6 inches. Evening temperatures will fall through the 40s and into the 30s as the front moves through. We'll see periods of rain and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, local flooding, damaging winds and isolated Tornadoes . (more...)
- April 20, 2020
Tornado watches are already in place across eastern Texas, areas of Louisiana and northern Mississippi. Widespread rain of 2-4 inches is possible through Monday morning with some locations receiving as much as 6 inches. Evening temperatures will fall through the 40s and into the 30s as the front moves through. We'll see periods of rain and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, local flooding, damaging winds and isolated Tornadoes . (more...)
New Zealand to ease lockdown in a week
- April 20, 2020
She said Cabinet will meet at the earlier than usual time of 10.30am on Monday to decide whether to stay at Alert Level 4 or to shift to Alert Level 3 this week. What is changing in New Zealand? The total number of COVID-19 cases since the virus reached our shores is now 1431. When the transmission rate is below one, cases will decline and eventually die out. (more...)
- April 20, 2020
She said Cabinet will meet at the earlier than usual time of 10.30am on Monday to decide whether to stay at Alert Level 4 or to shift to Alert Level 3 this week. What is changing in New Zealand? The total number of COVID-19 cases since the virus reached our shores is now 1431. When the transmission rate is below one, cases will decline and eventually die out. (more...)
NY to begin coronavirus antibody testing survey on Monday
- April 20, 2020
The state's overall coronavirus death toll is now at 14,347 - and hit its daily peak on April 9, when Cuomo reported 799 deaths . Many marriage bureaus have temporarily closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing New Yorkers from getting a marriage license during the current health emergency; the executive order will temporarily suspend a provision of law that requires in-person visits. (more...)
- April 20, 2020
The state's overall coronavirus death toll is now at 14,347 - and hit its daily peak on April 9, when Cuomo reported 799 deaths . Many marriage bureaus have temporarily closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing New Yorkers from getting a marriage license during the current health emergency; the executive order will temporarily suspend a provision of law that requires in-person visits. (more...)
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