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Coronavirus: Pubs asked to close by Irish government
- March 16, 2020
A large number of pubs across the country - including some of the most popular venues in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick - announced yesterday that they'll shut for at least two weeks. Everyone is working 24/7. One video, which has been widely shared, supposedly shows a packed pub in the Temple Bar area of Dublin with revellers singing and dancing, arm in arm with one another. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
A large number of pubs across the country - including some of the most popular venues in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick - announced yesterday that they'll shut for at least two weeks. Everyone is working 24/7. One video, which has been widely shared, supposedly shows a packed pub in the Temple Bar area of Dublin with revellers singing and dancing, arm in arm with one another. (more...)
Archdiocese of Anchorage cancels Mass for rest of March
- March 16, 2020
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, more popularly known as the Quiapo Church, announced on Saturday that it would hold daily masses via live streaming on "Facebook online" starting on Sunday, March 15. Archbishop John Wong, in a statement, said the measure was taken in accordance with advice from state officials, following an earlier recommendation by the Ministry of Health on mass gatherings. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, more popularly known as the Quiapo Church, announced on Saturday that it would hold daily masses via live streaming on "Facebook online" starting on Sunday, March 15. Archbishop John Wong, in a statement, said the measure was taken in accordance with advice from state officials, following an earlier recommendation by the Ministry of Health on mass gatherings. (more...)
Returning travelers face hourslong lines for coronavirus screening at Chicago airport
- March 16, 2020
Frustrated travelers took to social media to gripe about the winding lines causing passenger congestion in airports including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, where some travelers reported waits of up to four hours. The governor's office has been working alongside the Illinois Restaurant Association in this effort. "Right now we are working to add additional screening capacity and working with the airlines to expedite the process, " Chad Wolf tweeted . (more...)
- March 16, 2020
Frustrated travelers took to social media to gripe about the winding lines causing passenger congestion in airports including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, where some travelers reported waits of up to four hours. The governor's office has been working alongside the Illinois Restaurant Association in this effort. "Right now we are working to add additional screening capacity and working with the airlines to expedite the process, " Chad Wolf tweeted . (more...)
Coronavirus Impact: Mayor De Blasio Mulls Lockdown As NYC Cases Skyrocket
- March 16, 2020
New York City's public school system , the largest in the nation with 1.1 million students, will shut down Monday to stop to spread of the coronavirus . "We've never been through anything like this", de Blasio said. Everyone is confused. Everyone is in pain. "So we're going to constantly make new decisions". (more...)
- March 16, 2020
New York City's public school system , the largest in the nation with 1.1 million students, will shut down Monday to stop to spread of the coronavirus . "We've never been through anything like this", de Blasio said. Everyone is confused. Everyone is in pain. "So we're going to constantly make new decisions". (more...)
Donald Trump wants to buy CureVac's exclusive rights
- March 16, 2020
The prominent German media outlet reported , citing unnamed sources, that US President Donald Trump was offering large sums of money to German scientists working on a vaccine. CureVac said the company is getting ready to take experimental coronavirus vaccines to clinical trials, Florian von der Muelbe, CureVac's chief production officer and co-founder, said last week. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
The prominent German media outlet reported , citing unnamed sources, that US President Donald Trump was offering large sums of money to German scientists working on a vaccine. CureVac said the company is getting ready to take experimental coronavirus vaccines to clinical trials, Florian von der Muelbe, CureVac's chief production officer and co-founder, said last week. (more...)
UK Plans to Tell Elderly to Self-Isolate Up to 4 Months
- March 16, 2020
When pushed if isolation periods would last for four months, he said: "That is the action plan, yes". "We are going to take the powers to make sure we can quarantine people if they are a risk to public health, " he told the BBC , adding that he doubted there would be much need because people were being responsible. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
When pushed if isolation periods would last for four months, he said: "That is the action plan, yes". "We are going to take the powers to make sure we can quarantine people if they are a risk to public health, " he told the BBC , adding that he doubted there would be much need because people were being responsible. (more...)
Coronavirus quarantine announced for Australia, with all arrivals required to self-isolate
- March 16, 2020
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that all overseas arrivals to Australia will be required to self-isolate as the country tackles the coronavirus pandemic. There are no more handshakes. Appearing alongside him, Australia's chief medical officer Brendan Murphy admitted that these were "difficult times" for the country. (more...)
- March 16, 2020
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that all overseas arrivals to Australia will be required to self-isolate as the country tackles the coronavirus pandemic. There are no more handshakes. Appearing alongside him, Australia's chief medical officer Brendan Murphy admitted that these were "difficult times" for the country. (more...)
Italians belt out national anthem during virus lockdown
- March 15, 2020
The folks can be heard singing "E mentre Siena dorme" (" And While Siena Sleeps "), which is a traditional folk song of Siena. The video (watch below) was shared on Twitter by writer David Allegranti , who said: "In Siena, the city to which I am very attached, you're in your homes but you sing together as if you were on the street". (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The folks can be heard singing "E mentre Siena dorme" (" And While Siena Sleeps "), which is a traditional folk song of Siena. The video (watch below) was shared on Twitter by writer David Allegranti , who said: "In Siena, the city to which I am very attached, you're in your homes but you sing together as if you were on the street". (more...)
Covid-19: Ramaphosa reassures SA 'This will pass and we will recover'
- March 15, 2020
Travel ban from foreign nationals from high risk countries from March 18. If our services have assisted you, our work would be much more secure with your help - For as little as £5, you can support ZimEye - and it only takes a minute. Schools will also be closed from Wednesday March 18 until after the Easter holidays, Ramaphosa said, with the mid-year break meant to be shortened by one week to make up for lost teaching time. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Travel ban from foreign nationals from high risk countries from March 18. If our services have assisted you, our work would be much more secure with your help - For as little as £5, you can support ZimEye - and it only takes a minute. Schools will also be closed from Wednesday March 18 until after the Easter holidays, Ramaphosa said, with the mid-year break meant to be shortened by one week to make up for lost teaching time. (more...)
Coronavirus: Over-70s will be asked to self-isolate, potentially for months
- March 15, 2020
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the British Medical Association, said ministers had to explain how they plan to drastically ramp up the number of ventilators. Meanwhile, work was also underway to buy up thousands of private hospital beds to boost NHS capacity should it be needed, the BBC reported. The government has yet to implement the kind of tough measures that continental Europe has adopted, but health minister Matt Hancock said Sunday it would announce emergency powers on Tuesday, ... (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the British Medical Association, said ministers had to explain how they plan to drastically ramp up the number of ventilators. Meanwhile, work was also underway to buy up thousands of private hospital beds to boost NHS capacity should it be needed, the BBC reported. The government has yet to implement the kind of tough measures that continental Europe has adopted, but health minister Matt Hancock said Sunday it would announce emergency powers on Tuesday, ... (more...)
US expert says COVID-19 testing is 'failing'
- March 15, 2020
On ABC's "This Week," Fauci said domestic travel restrictions are likely not in the immediate future but are possible as the USA refines its response to the coronavirus pandemic . (Photo by Carol Coelho/Getty Images) "Travel restrictions within the country have not been seriously discussed", Fauci said. More recently, the president also shut down travel from Europe, where coronavirus has become much more widespread after a massive outbreak in Italy. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
On ABC's "This Week," Fauci said domestic travel restrictions are likely not in the immediate future but are possible as the USA refines its response to the coronavirus pandemic . (Photo by Carol Coelho/Getty Images) "Travel restrictions within the country have not been seriously discussed", Fauci said. More recently, the president also shut down travel from Europe, where coronavirus has become much more widespread after a massive outbreak in Italy. (more...)
Spain, France impose lockdowns as global infections pass 150000
- March 15, 2020
He did not mention air travel, though it was mentioned in an earlier draft decree. A street cartoonist waits for customers at the usually overcrowded Plaza Mayor in central Madrid on March 14, 2020 after regional authorities ordered all shops in the region be shuttered through March 26, save for those selling food, chemists and petrol stations, in order to slow the coronavirus spread. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
He did not mention air travel, though it was mentioned in an earlier draft decree. A street cartoonist waits for customers at the usually overcrowded Plaza Mayor in central Madrid on March 14, 2020 after regional authorities ordered all shops in the region be shuttered through March 26, save for those selling food, chemists and petrol stations, in order to slow the coronavirus spread. (more...)
Dr. Fauci Calls for ‘Dramatic Diminution’ of Public Interactions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
- March 15, 2020
Do I think we should be? Yes. Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says the outbreak of the Wuhan, China-originated coronavirus would be "worse" if not for President Trump's implementation of travel bans on China and Iran. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Do I think we should be? Yes. Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says the outbreak of the Wuhan, China-originated coronavirus would be "worse" if not for President Trump's implementation of travel bans on China and Iran. (more...)
Coronavirus: New York Public Library branches to close
- March 15, 2020
Here at the Bucyrus Public Library we are committed to serving the needs of our community. In the meantime, I encourage you to stay informed about COVID-19 by referring to credible sources of information, such as the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Website . (more...)
- March 15, 2020
Here at the Bucyrus Public Library we are committed to serving the needs of our community. In the meantime, I encourage you to stay informed about COVID-19 by referring to credible sources of information, such as the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Website . (more...)
Czechs shut borders to travelers from 15 countries
- March 15, 2020
China , South Korea , Iran, Italy , Spain , Austria , Germany , Switzerland , Sweden , Norway , the Netherlands , Belgium , the UK, Denmark and France . Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš declared a 30-day state of emergency in the country and closed the borders to 13 countries, to stem spread of COVID-19. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
China , South Korea , Iran, Italy , Spain , Austria , Germany , Switzerland , Sweden , Norway , the Netherlands , Belgium , the UK, Denmark and France . Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš declared a 30-day state of emergency in the country and closed the borders to 13 countries, to stem spread of COVID-19. (more...)
New Zealand tests three passengers onboard liner for virus
- March 15, 2020
The Golden Princess berthed at Akaroa on Sunday. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services says the crew members who tested positive were eliminated, but less is known about the remaining crew members, now trapped on the ship. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The Golden Princess berthed at Akaroa on Sunday. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services says the crew members who tested positive were eliminated, but less is known about the remaining crew members, now trapped on the ship. (more...)
Member of press corps turned away after temperature check at White House
- March 15, 2020
The move is being taken as a precaution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman. He added that his temperature was "totally normal" and that he'd been tested for coronavirus on Friday night. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend individuals to consider restricting their movements if they've been exposed to others who have tested positive for coronavirus. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
The move is being taken as a precaution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman. He added that his temperature was "totally normal" and that he'd been tested for coronavirus on Friday night. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend individuals to consider restricting their movements if they've been exposed to others who have tested positive for coronavirus. (more...)
Hunt labels United Kingdom response to coronavirus pandemic 'concerning'
- March 15, 2020
His bleak warning came it emerged there are 5,000 to 10,000 Britons carrying the virus that is sweeping the world. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country had moved to the next stage in the battle to halt the spread of coronavirus. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
His bleak warning came it emerged there are 5,000 to 10,000 Britons carrying the virus that is sweeping the world. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country had moved to the next stage in the battle to halt the spread of coronavirus. (more...)
No provision to mark Doubtful in NPR: Amit Shah
- March 15, 2020
First prepared in 2010 and updated in 2015, the NPR is a register of usual residents of the country being prepared at the local (village/sub-town), sub-district, district, state and national level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
First prepared in 2010 and updated in 2015, the NPR is a register of usual residents of the country being prepared at the local (village/sub-town), sub-district, district, state and national level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. (more...)
Coronavirus: London mayoral and assembly elections postponed
- March 15, 2020
They will not take place in May 2021. The Electoral Commission had written to the government to recommend the move, but earlier indications from Downing Street suggested the PM might choose not to postpone the polls. 'As such, we have today advised our Constituency Labour Parties to cancel all campaigning and meetings'. While polling day is not for eight weeks, preparations for elections are underway and the start of the formal timetable takes place later this month. (more...)
- March 15, 2020
They will not take place in May 2021. The Electoral Commission had written to the government to recommend the move, but earlier indications from Downing Street suggested the PM might choose not to postpone the polls. 'As such, we have today advised our Constituency Labour Parties to cancel all campaigning and meetings'. While polling day is not for eight weeks, preparations for elections are underway and the start of the formal timetable takes place later this month. (more...)
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