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Ted Cruz to self-quarantine after interacting coronavirus victim
- March 09, 2020
Mr Cruz said that the interaction with the individual "consisted of a brief conversation and a handshake". "I'm not experiencing any symptoms", Cruz said, "and I feel fine and healthy". for the week and my team will follow the previously approved Tele-commute plan", he added. "Also at this point, no other CPAC attendee , participant or staff has tested positive for coronavirus ". (more...)
- March 09, 2020
Mr Cruz said that the interaction with the individual "consisted of a brief conversation and a handshake". "I'm not experiencing any symptoms", Cruz said, "and I feel fine and healthy". for the week and my team will follow the previously approved Tele-commute plan", he added. "Also at this point, no other CPAC attendee , participant or staff has tested positive for coronavirus ". (more...)
Saudi Arabia locks down province, halts travel with nine nations over coronavirus
- March 09, 2020
Saudi Arabia has announced that schools and universities in the kingdom are suspended in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. The newly established ministry of sports said it would "suspend public attendance" at all sports events starting Saturday, reflecting calls across the Gulf to cancel mass gatherings. (more...)
- March 09, 2020
Saudi Arabia has announced that schools and universities in the kingdom are suspended in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. The newly established ministry of sports said it would "suspend public attendance" at all sports events starting Saturday, reflecting calls across the Gulf to cancel mass gatherings. (more...)
Afghan President hints at releasing Taliban inmates
- March 09, 2020
An Islamic State group-claimed attack on the same ceremony past year saw a barrage of mortar fire kill at least 11 people. The loosely worded, four-page agreement signed February 29 in Doha was meant to set the conditions for a complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan within just 14 months - and end the longest war in USA history. (more...)
- March 09, 2020
An Islamic State group-claimed attack on the same ceremony past year saw a barrage of mortar fire kill at least 11 people. The loosely worded, four-page agreement signed February 29 in Doha was meant to set the conditions for a complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan within just 14 months - and end the longest war in USA history. (more...)
US Senator Cruz self quarantines after contact with coronavirus carrier
- March 09, 2020
Cruz says he had a brief convo and a handshake with the one guy at CPAC who's contracted COVID-19. Ted Cruz (R-TX) that the senator had "briefly interacted" with this same individual and although medical authorities said he was at an "extremely low" risk of contracting the coronavirus from this contact, he was still voluntarily self-quarantining "out of an abundance of caution". (more...)
- March 09, 2020
Cruz says he had a brief convo and a handshake with the one guy at CPAC who's contracted COVID-19. Ted Cruz (R-TX) that the senator had "briefly interacted" with this same individual and although medical authorities said he was at an "extremely low" risk of contracting the coronavirus from this contact, he was still voluntarily self-quarantining "out of an abundance of caution". (more...)
Italy fumbles coronavirus lockdown orders
- March 09, 2020
People living in Veneto's provinces of Padua, Venice and Treviso are prohibited from travelling if there is no emergency. Italy has seen the most COVID-19 deaths outside of China . Restaurants and cafes can open but customers must sit at least a metre apart. A spokesman added: 'We advise all British nationals to follow our travel advice for Italy, which is under constant review. (more...)
- March 09, 2020
People living in Veneto's provinces of Padua, Venice and Treviso are prohibited from travelling if there is no emergency. Italy has seen the most COVID-19 deaths outside of China . Restaurants and cafes can open but customers must sit at least a metre apart. A spokesman added: 'We advise all British nationals to follow our travel advice for Italy, which is under constant review. (more...)
Italy announces lockdown as global coronavirus cases surpass 105,000
- March 09, 2020
The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China reached 3,119 as of the end of Sunday, up 22 from the previous day. However, there have now been 67 cases of imported infections brought into the country, the health commission said, with four new cases confirmed Monday. (more...)
- March 09, 2020
The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China reached 3,119 as of the end of Sunday, up 22 from the previous day. However, there have now been 67 cases of imported infections brought into the country, the health commission said, with four new cases confirmed Monday. (more...)
Sanders Reacts After Nazi Flag Unfurled at Phoenix Rally
- March 09, 2020
As the mystery man began waving the flag, boos erupted in the stadium. "He didn't see it, however he was instructed about it afterward and was disturbed", Casca instructed CNN. Later within the night time, the group wrestled away "Trump" banners from protesters, who have been additionally escorted out of the rally, in response to footage from CNN affiliate KNXV. (more...)
- March 09, 2020
As the mystery man began waving the flag, boos erupted in the stadium. "He didn't see it, however he was instructed about it afterward and was disturbed", Casca instructed CNN. Later within the night time, the group wrestled away "Trump" banners from protesters, who have been additionally escorted out of the rally, in response to footage from CNN affiliate KNXV. (more...)
North Korea fires 3 projectiles
- March 09, 2020
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile. The statement said South Korea's military was monitoring North Korea for possible additional launches. Last year, the North test-launched missiles 13 times amid the stalled denuclearization talks with the United States. The latest firings came just five days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a personal letter to President Moon Jae-in and wished him and other South Koreans good health amid the massive ... (more...)
- March 09, 2020
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile. The statement said South Korea's military was monitoring North Korea for possible additional launches. Last year, the North test-launched missiles 13 times amid the stalled denuclearization talks with the United States. The latest firings came just five days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a personal letter to President Moon Jae-in and wished him and other South Koreans good health amid the massive ... (more...)
Maryland confirms first 3 cases of coronavirus
- March 09, 2020
The patients, who contracted the virus while traveling overseas, are in good condition. "We have the best health professionals in the world and have complete confidence in the ability of the medical community and the State and Local governments to work together to contain the effects of the COVID-19 virus". (more...)
- March 09, 2020
The patients, who contracted the virus while traveling overseas, are in good condition. "We have the best health professionals in the world and have complete confidence in the ability of the medical community and the State and Local governments to work together to contain the effects of the COVID-19 virus". (more...)
COVID-19 leaves passenger-filled cruise ships without ports
- March 08, 2020
The vice president, who is heading a task force to manage the USA response to the disease outbreak, did not identify the ship being tracked. "I don't need to have the numbers (of USA cases) double because of one ship that wasn't our fault", Trump said while touring the CDC in Atlanta. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
The vice president, who is heading a task force to manage the USA response to the disease outbreak, did not identify the ship being tracked. "I don't need to have the numbers (of USA cases) double because of one ship that wasn't our fault", Trump said while touring the CDC in Atlanta. (more...)
China: Over 40 rescued after coronavirus quarantine hotel collapses in Quanzhou
- March 08, 2020
Nine people escaped from the hotel on their own at the time of the collapse, the Ministry of Emergency Management said. The hotel has sustained massive damage - its walls have been reduced to rubble and dust, while only some bent steelwork offers a reminder of the building's former shape. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
Nine people escaped from the hotel on their own at the time of the collapse, the Ministry of Emergency Management said. The hotel has sustained massive damage - its walls have been reduced to rubble and dust, while only some bent steelwork offers a reminder of the building's former shape. (more...)
The Sunday Edition: President Donald Trump Tweetstorm
- March 08, 2020
The AP reported that the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not have direct knowledge regarding why White House officials chose to kill off the CDC's recommendation or who made the call. In a separate tweet, Trump accused the New York Times of being "an embarrassment to journalism" and an "enemy of the people", presumably over its coronavirus reporting. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
The AP reported that the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not have direct knowledge regarding why White House officials chose to kill off the CDC's recommendation or who made the call. In a separate tweet, Trump accused the New York Times of being "an embarrassment to journalism" and an "enemy of the people", presumably over its coronavirus reporting. (more...)
Report Blames Boeing Design Problems For Ethiopian Airlines Crash
- March 08, 2020
Boeing and the National Transport Safety Board in the U.S. have declined to comment on the draft report. The FAA said the sensors were installed in heads-up display systems on 618 Boeing 737 NG planes between June 2015 and April 2019 and on 173 Boeing 737 Max jets from July 2017 until March 2019. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
Boeing and the National Transport Safety Board in the U.S. have declined to comment on the draft report. The FAA said the sensors were installed in heads-up display systems on 618 Boeing 737 NG planes between June 2015 and April 2019 and on 173 Boeing 737 Max jets from July 2017 until March 2019. (more...)
Meghan and Harry put love centerstage at emotional music festival: best photos!
- March 08, 2020
Harry and Meghan will cease to be working members of the Royal Family on 31 March , but the arrangement will be reviewed after 12 months. It's one of their last events as senior Royals. They were guests of honour at the festival, which brings together world-class musicians, composers and conductors of the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
Harry and Meghan will cease to be working members of the Royal Family on 31 March , but the arrangement will be reviewed after 12 months. It's one of their last events as senior Royals. They were guests of honour at the festival, which brings together world-class musicians, composers and conductors of the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. (more...)
Nile River cruise ship quarantined over new virus cluster
- March 08, 2020
Officials said the ship had previously drawn attention after a Taiwanese-American tourist showed symptoms of Covid-19 on returning home. A World Health Organization epidemiologist said Friday that while the tests showed the virus was present in the workers' bodies, none of them evinced any symptoms, suggesting they had not readily passed the virus to many others. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
Officials said the ship had previously drawn attention after a Taiwanese-American tourist showed symptoms of Covid-19 on returning home. A World Health Organization epidemiologist said Friday that while the tests showed the virus was present in the workers' bodies, none of them evinced any symptoms, suggesting they had not readily passed the virus to many others. (more...)
Deval Patrick to endorse Biden, adding to front-runner’s moderate coalition
- March 08, 2020
Before ending his own presidential bid last month, Patrick envisioned a path to the nomination that relied, in part, on slicing into Biden's support among Black voters in early states like SC. He curiously included Harris's supporters: "To all of Amy's folks". "All these things for MI are, 'OK, that guy's got my back, '" she said. He is a public servant who has always worked for the best of who we are as a nation. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
Before ending his own presidential bid last month, Patrick envisioned a path to the nomination that relied, in part, on slicing into Biden's support among Black voters in early states like SC. He curiously included Harris's supporters: "To all of Amy's folks". "All these things for MI are, 'OK, that guy's got my back, '" she said. He is a public servant who has always worked for the best of who we are as a nation. (more...)
Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive standing ovation at Festival of Music
- March 08, 2020
It's the last public trip for the pair, that went back from their royal responsibilities in January to transfer to Canada and increase their 10- month-old kid Archie , an action that sent out the royal family members rotating, and created the pair to desert their titles both directly and properly like Queen Elizabeth . (more...)
- March 08, 2020
It's the last public trip for the pair, that went back from their royal responsibilities in January to transfer to Canada and increase their 10- month-old kid Archie , an action that sent out the royal family members rotating, and created the pair to desert their titles both directly and properly like Queen Elizabeth . (more...)
Trenton Diocese Announces Tweaks to Catholic Mass Due to Coronavirus
- March 08, 2020
The Archbishop is also proposing celebrating priests suspend the reception of Holy Communion from the chalice. Distribution of the Precious Blood of Christ from the chalice is to be suspended. Government leaders and health officials have encouraged the general public to stay calm and informed about the virus. Archbishop Miller said people are still free to choose to receive Holy Communion on the tongue or on the hand. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
The Archbishop is also proposing celebrating priests suspend the reception of Holy Communion from the chalice. Distribution of the Precious Blood of Christ from the chalice is to be suspended. Government leaders and health officials have encouraged the general public to stay calm and informed about the virus. Archbishop Miller said people are still free to choose to receive Holy Communion on the tongue or on the hand. (more...)
Quarter of Italian population put under virus lockdown
- March 08, 2020
Taking effect on Sunday and remain in force through April 3, the measure would prohibit people from entering or leaving the affected areas except in cases of "non-deferrable work reasons" or emergencies, Efe news reported citing a draft of the proposed decree as saying. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
Taking effect on Sunday and remain in force through April 3, the measure would prohibit people from entering or leaving the affected areas except in cases of "non-deferrable work reasons" or emergencies, Efe news reported citing a draft of the proposed decree as saying. (more...)
Iran virus toll jumps to 145
- March 08, 2020
And here lies a huge problem for Iran, which is one of the worst-hit countries outside China, with more than 3,500 people infected and at least 107 dead from the virus, according to officials. Iran has not officially quarantined any province, but it has tried to limit domestic movement and set up checkpoints across the country. "Please, do not travel to northern provinces.by doing this you are gifting the virus to your family and friends", Jahanpour said. (more...)
- March 08, 2020
And here lies a huge problem for Iran, which is one of the worst-hit countries outside China, with more than 3,500 people infected and at least 107 dead from the virus, according to officials. Iran has not officially quarantined any province, but it has tried to limit domestic movement and set up checkpoints across the country. "Please, do not travel to northern provinces.by doing this you are gifting the virus to your family and friends", Jahanpour said. (more...)
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