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China says no virus cases left in Wuhan hospitals
- April 27, 2020
China's health authority earlier reported 11 new coronavirus cases on the mainland on Saturday, down from 12 the previous day, with no fatalities. The city had reported 46,452 cases, 56% of the national total. The district of Chaoyang is home to many expats and global offices and was put down into quarantine measures after travellers began to return, infecting Beijing locals who had stayed at home. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
China's health authority earlier reported 11 new coronavirus cases on the mainland on Saturday, down from 12 the previous day, with no fatalities. The city had reported 46,452 cases, 56% of the national total. The district of Chaoyang is home to many expats and global offices and was put down into quarantine measures after travellers began to return, infecting Beijing locals who had stayed at home. (more...)
HRW urges Bangladesh to allow Rohingya stranded on boats to come ashore
- April 27, 2020
In existing days, it has actually been reported that a Malaysian security aircraft avoided a boat, bring about 200 Rohingya refugees, from getting in Malaysian waters, requiring the boat back into waters off southern Thailand. Bangladesh can not be left to address this situation alone. Forcing them to remain on the boat also risks their right to health. ASEAN, through its humanitarian assistance agency, the AHA Center, has promised to lead a regional response to help Myanmar repatriate the ... (more...)
- April 27, 2020
In existing days, it has actually been reported that a Malaysian security aircraft avoided a boat, bring about 200 Rohingya refugees, from getting in Malaysian waters, requiring the boat back into waters off southern Thailand. Bangladesh can not be left to address this situation alone. Forcing them to remain on the boat also risks their right to health. ASEAN, through its humanitarian assistance agency, the AHA Center, has promised to lead a regional response to help Myanmar repatriate the ... (more...)
British leader Boris Johnson to return to work
- April 27, 2020
The UK on Sunday reported 413 deaths, taking the total number of fatalities in the country's hospitals to 20,732. It is a month since Mr Johnson was diagnosed with the virus. Labour's Rachel Reeves told Marr that the United Kingdom should "potentially" be looking into how Belgium, Denmark and Germany have already signalled that they intend to re-open some businesses and schools. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The UK on Sunday reported 413 deaths, taking the total number of fatalities in the country's hospitals to 20,732. It is a month since Mr Johnson was diagnosed with the virus. Labour's Rachel Reeves told Marr that the United Kingdom should "potentially" be looking into how Belgium, Denmark and Germany have already signalled that they intend to re-open some businesses and schools. (more...)
North Korea's Kim 'alive and well': Seoul
- April 27, 2020
The images, which were released by the monitoring website 38 North, showed the 820-foot-long train has been at the compound near the eastern city of Wonsan since April 21. The US president, Donald Trump , on Thursday rejected reports that Kim was ailing but declined to state when he was last in contact with him. North Korea has no free press and is often a black hole when it comes to the country's leadership. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The images, which were released by the monitoring website 38 North, showed the 820-foot-long train has been at the compound near the eastern city of Wonsan since April 21. The US president, Donald Trump , on Thursday rejected reports that Kim was ailing but declined to state when he was last in contact with him. North Korea has no free press and is often a black hole when it comes to the country's leadership. (more...)
White House considering replacing health chief Azar, reports say
- April 27, 2020
The Politico said that possible replacements being considered were White House coronavirus coordinator Deborah Birx, Medicare chief Seema Verma and deputy Health and Human Services Secretary Eric Hargan. Officials are also cited as holding Azar responsible for a spate of media reports that suggested the health chief had urged Donald Trump to act sooner on the coronavirus outbreak in January, but his warnings had been brushed off as "alarmist". (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The Politico said that possible replacements being considered were White House coronavirus coordinator Deborah Birx, Medicare chief Seema Verma and deputy Health and Human Services Secretary Eric Hargan. Officials are also cited as holding Azar responsible for a spate of media reports that suggested the health chief had urged Donald Trump to act sooner on the coronavirus outbreak in January, but his warnings had been brushed off as "alarmist". (more...)
After 50+ Coronavirus Press Conferences Trump Asks
- April 27, 2020
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that people call him the "hardest working president". When will the noble committee act? It was there he told reporters his injection remarks were "sarcastic." The president's former lawyer, Cobb, said Groves provided an "essential leadership contribution to the White House's successfully negotiated and executed cooperation with Special Counsel Mueller". (more...)
- April 27, 2020
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that people call him the "hardest working president". When will the noble committee act? It was there he told reporters his injection remarks were "sarcastic." The president's former lawyer, Cobb, said Groves provided an "essential leadership contribution to the White House's successfully negotiated and executed cooperation with Special Counsel Mueller". (more...)
Acting DHS Sec’y Wolf: ‘You’ll See Additional Steps’ from Trump on Immigration
- April 27, 2020
It's likely he misspelled Nobel , but the Nobel Prize is not awarded for works of journalism. When will the Noble Committee DEMAND the Prizes back, especially since they were gotten under fraud? " Noble is defined as, 'having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals.' Does sarcasm ever work? ". (more...)
- April 27, 2020
It's likely he misspelled Nobel , but the Nobel Prize is not awarded for works of journalism. When will the Noble Committee DEMAND the Prizes back, especially since they were gotten under fraud? " Noble is defined as, 'having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals.' Does sarcasm ever work? ". (more...)
Coronavirus came to New York from Europe, not China: NY governor
- April 27, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday. He said that different regions will have different schedules, noting that New York City will have to have some "summer activities" open for residents. Andrew Cuomo of the new deaths. In the latest addition to his administration's ongoing containment efforts, Cuomo issued an executive order on Saturday permitting thousands of NY pharmacists to conduct diagnostic tests for COVID-19. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday. He said that different regions will have different schedules, noting that New York City will have to have some "summer activities" open for residents. Andrew Cuomo of the new deaths. In the latest addition to his administration's ongoing containment efforts, Cuomo issued an executive order on Saturday permitting thousands of NY pharmacists to conduct diagnostic tests for COVID-19. (more...)
New Zealand and Australia mark Anzac Day from home
- April 27, 2020
Instead people were urged to hold a candle in their driveways and live stream services. Anzac Day marks the 1915 landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on the Turkish peninsula in an ill-fated WWI campaign against German-backed Ottoman forces. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Instead people were urged to hold a candle in their driveways and live stream services. Anzac Day marks the 1915 landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on the Turkish peninsula in an ill-fated WWI campaign against German-backed Ottoman forces. (more...)
Spain eases lockdown, allows kids a breath of fresh air
- April 27, 2020
The relaxation came as Spain, one of the countries worse hit by the global COVID-19 epidemic, registered its lowest daily increase in the coronavirus death toll in more than a month. Friday's figures were an important landmark in Spain's fight against the virus, with the daily number of recoveries outpacing the number of new infections for the first time since the start of the pandemic. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The relaxation came as Spain, one of the countries worse hit by the global COVID-19 epidemic, registered its lowest daily increase in the coronavirus death toll in more than a month. Friday's figures were an important landmark in Spain's fight against the virus, with the daily number of recoveries outpacing the number of new infections for the first time since the start of the pandemic. (more...)
247 new COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta, no additional deaths
- April 27, 2020
The Calgary Stampede announced Thursday it would be cancelling this summer's Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth due to health concerns for the first time since it became an annual event in 1923. She reiterated that social gatherings have been a source of large numbers of cases, such as the Edmonton bonspiel in March, which led to 40 of the 73 people who attended testing positive for COVID-19. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The Calgary Stampede announced Thursday it would be cancelling this summer's Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth due to health concerns for the first time since it became an annual event in 1923. She reiterated that social gatherings have been a source of large numbers of cases, such as the Edmonton bonspiel in March, which led to 40 of the 73 people who attended testing positive for COVID-19. (more...)
Indians among 1,000 foreign workers in Singapore to test positive for coronavirus
- April 27, 2020
Singapore's MoH noted that of yesterday's new cases, 68% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. Confirmation of their infection yesterday came 16 days after they arrived in Singapore on April 10 and were placed on a stay-home notice, which lasts 14 days. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Singapore's MoH noted that of yesterday's new cases, 68% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. Confirmation of their infection yesterday came 16 days after they arrived in Singapore on April 10 and were placed on a stay-home notice, which lasts 14 days. (more...)
Spain allows children to go outdoors for first time in six weeks
- April 27, 2020
With 367 more official deaths registered on Friday, Spain saw the lowest COVID-19 daily death toll since March 20. Unlike most other countries, since imposing a lockdown on March 14, Spain has not allowed anyone out for walks, jogs or bike rides, allowing them to leave home only to buy food or medicine, briefly walk the dog or for a medical emergency. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
With 367 more official deaths registered on Friday, Spain saw the lowest COVID-19 daily death toll since March 20. Unlike most other countries, since imposing a lockdown on March 14, Spain has not allowed anyone out for walks, jogs or bike rides, allowing them to leave home only to buy food or medicine, briefly walk the dog or for a medical emergency. (more...)
Coronavirus cases in Africa surpass 26000
- April 27, 2020
Figures from the Africa CDC showed that amid the rapid spread of the virus across the continent, the highly COVID-19 affected African countries include Egypt, South Africa, Morocco as well as Algeria. It is hoped that the testing strategy will allow the continent to reduce lockdown measures so people can continue to earn a living. John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, mentioned in his weekly briefing Thursday that Africa additionally has a ... (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Figures from the Africa CDC showed that amid the rapid spread of the virus across the continent, the highly COVID-19 affected African countries include Egypt, South Africa, Morocco as well as Algeria. It is hoped that the testing strategy will allow the continent to reduce lockdown measures so people can continue to earn a living. John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, mentioned in his weekly briefing Thursday that Africa additionally has a ... (more...)
China reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no deaths on Saturday
- April 26, 2020
Chen Enting, 34, snaps a photo of his ticket to commemorate his first ferry ride across the Yangtze River in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province after a 76-day quarantine ended in the city at the center of the coronavirus pandemic . (more...)
- April 26, 2020
Chen Enting, 34, snaps a photo of his ticket to commemorate his first ferry ride across the Yangtze River in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province after a 76-day quarantine ended in the city at the center of the coronavirus pandemic . (more...)
Cuomo calls for expanded testing for front-liners
- April 26, 2020
He also noted that not all construction and manufacturing is the same, and that businesses will be asked to develop safe procedures. Phase II would involve other businesses, but the Governor didn't give too many details on what will take place, only to say Phase II will be on a more business my business analysis, "Using the metrics that we have discussed, how essential does a service provide and how risky is that business". (more...)
- April 26, 2020
He also noted that not all construction and manufacturing is the same, and that businesses will be asked to develop safe procedures. Phase II would involve other businesses, but the Governor didn't give too many details on what will take place, only to say Phase II will be on a more business my business analysis, "Using the metrics that we have discussed, how essential does a service provide and how risky is that business". (more...)
President Ghani urged Taliban to declare ceasefire
- April 26, 2020
The US special envoy who brokered a deal with the Taleban called on Sunday (April 26) for the insurgents to implement a humanitarian ceasefire while Afghanistan tries to tackle its worsening coronavirus crisis. Ghani was calling for an enduring ceasefire with the Taliban for decades, just to be dismissed from the emboldened insurgents. Amid a prolonged delay in intra-Afghan negotiations, the Taliban on Sunday accused the Afghan government of creating "hurdles" in the way of the peace ... (more...)
- April 26, 2020
The US special envoy who brokered a deal with the Taleban called on Sunday (April 26) for the insurgents to implement a humanitarian ceasefire while Afghanistan tries to tackle its worsening coronavirus crisis. Ghani was calling for an enduring ceasefire with the Taliban for decades, just to be dismissed from the emboldened insurgents. Amid a prolonged delay in intra-Afghan negotiations, the Taliban on Sunday accused the Afghan government of creating "hurdles" in the way of the peace ... (more...)
Mecca to remain shut as Saudi Arabia relaxes COVID-19 lockdown
- April 26, 2020
Criticism of the Kingdom's human rights record has increased since Salman named his son Prince Mohammed the crown prince and heir to the throne in June 2017. The crown prince is apparently trying to improve the country's image after the murder of a Saudi Arabian journalist at the country's consulate general in Turkey in 2018. (more...)
- April 26, 2020
Criticism of the Kingdom's human rights record has increased since Salman named his son Prince Mohammed the crown prince and heir to the throne in June 2017. The crown prince is apparently trying to improve the country's image after the murder of a Saudi Arabian journalist at the country's consulate general in Turkey in 2018. (more...)
India sees biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases
- April 26, 2020
The assessment by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) came on a day when Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra said the number of COVID-19 patients in the Gujarat city may grow to eight lakh by the end of May if the current four-day period of doubling of the cases continues. (more...)
- April 26, 2020
The assessment by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) came on a day when Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra said the number of COVID-19 patients in the Gujarat city may grow to eight lakh by the end of May if the current four-day period of doubling of the cases continues. (more...)
Cuomo: 5,000 New York pharmacies to begin coronavirus testing
- April 26, 2020
However, the governor announced 437 deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of reported deaths to 16,599 in NY. Earlier last week, Cuomo said that conducting " the most aggressive " antibody testing would help to determine how many people in NY were infected by the virus and what percentage of the population was now immune to it, allowing more individuals to supposedly safely return to work as the state moves to reopen the economy in the coming weeks and months. (more...)
- April 26, 2020
However, the governor announced 437 deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of reported deaths to 16,599 in NY. Earlier last week, Cuomo said that conducting " the most aggressive " antibody testing would help to determine how many people in NY were infected by the virus and what percentage of the population was now immune to it, allowing more individuals to supposedly safely return to work as the state moves to reopen the economy in the coming weeks and months. (more...)
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