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Just in: SA coronavirus cases surge on Wednesday, now up to 116
- March 18, 2020
Gauteng recorded four local transmissions, followed by three in KwaZulu-Natal and one in the Western Cape. The majority of new cases are found in Gauteng province, which comprises the cities of Johannesburg the economic hub and Pretoria the capital, the statement said. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Gauteng recorded four local transmissions, followed by three in KwaZulu-Natal and one in the Western Cape. The majority of new cases are found in Gauteng province, which comprises the cities of Johannesburg the economic hub and Pretoria the capital, the statement said. (more...)
Utah natural disaster disrupts state's coronavirus response
- March 18, 2020
The Weber School District announced shortly after that all of its schools would be closed Wednesday and lunch was canceled while potential natural disaster damage was assessed. It could reportedly be felt in northern Utah , as well as parts of Idaho and Wyoming. Utah Transit Authority reported that due to damage spotted on the line between Salt Lake Central and Murray, trains will be halted and unable to proceed between these two stations until further notice. (more...)
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- March 18, 2020
The Weber School District announced shortly after that all of its schools would be closed Wednesday and lunch was canceled while potential natural disaster damage was assessed. It could reportedly be felt in northern Utah , as well as parts of Idaho and Wyoming. Utah Transit Authority reported that due to damage spotted on the line between Salt Lake Central and Murray, trains will be halted and unable to proceed between these two stations until further notice. (more...)
Boris Johnson says announcement on United Kingdom school closures imminent amid coronavirus outbreak
- March 18, 2020
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has also confirmed schools in Scotland will close from Friday, with the First Minister admitting she had "no idea" when they would re-open again amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the UK. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has also confirmed schools in Scotland will close from Friday, with the First Minister admitting she had "no idea" when they would re-open again amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the UK. (more...)
Australia tells citizens to come home, not to travel overseas
- March 18, 2020
Mr Morrison said it was the first time in the nation's history that this mandate had been issued. Australia has banned "non-essential" gatherings of more than 100 people in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions on indoor gatherings do not apply to workplaces, public transport, supermarkets, shops and shopping malls. "All people coming to Australia will be required, will be required, I stress, to self isolate for 14 days", Morrison said on Sunday. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Mr Morrison said it was the first time in the nation's history that this mandate had been issued. Australia has banned "non-essential" gatherings of more than 100 people in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions on indoor gatherings do not apply to workplaces, public transport, supermarkets, shops and shopping malls. "All people coming to Australia will be required, will be required, I stress, to self isolate for 14 days", Morrison said on Sunday. (more...)
Joe Biden Completes Tuesday Sweep With Arizona Win
- March 18, 2020
Speaking from his home in Delaware, Biden opened his victory speech by offering condolences to anyone affected directly by that virus. "I know what we have to do", he said . Biden led Sanders by close to 40 percentage points, or about 630,000 votes, in Florida on Tuesday evening, while he had a 20-point lead over Sanders in IL with 9 percent of precincts reporting. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Speaking from his home in Delaware, Biden opened his victory speech by offering condolences to anyone affected directly by that virus. "I know what we have to do", he said . Biden led Sanders by close to 40 percentage points, or about 630,000 votes, in Florida on Tuesday evening, while he had a 20-point lead over Sanders in IL with 9 percent of precincts reporting. (more...)
Japan man faces verdict over killings of 19 at disabled care home
- March 18, 2020
However, his lawyers entered a plea of not guilty, arguing the 30-year-old was suffering a " mental disorder " linked to his use of marijuana. Uematsu turned himself in shortly after the attacks still wearing bloody clothes and a blood-stained knife. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
However, his lawyers entered a plea of not guilty, arguing the 30-year-old was suffering a " mental disorder " linked to his use of marijuana. Uematsu turned himself in shortly after the attacks still wearing bloody clothes and a blood-stained knife. (more...)
How forgers fooled the Bible museum with fake Dead Sea Scroll fragments
- March 18, 2020
The recent findings have no bearing on the almost 100,000 Dead Sea Scroll fragments that comprise the Shrine of the Book , on display in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, National Geographic reports . Most of the 100,000 real Dead Sea Scroll fragments are displayed at the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book . A subset of the scrolls was analyzed using their elemental and molecular profiles, using a number of tools, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, macro x-ray fluorescence ... (more...)
- March 18, 2020
The recent findings have no bearing on the almost 100,000 Dead Sea Scroll fragments that comprise the Shrine of the Book , on display in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, National Geographic reports . Most of the 100,000 real Dead Sea Scroll fragments are displayed at the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book . A subset of the scrolls was analyzed using their elemental and molecular profiles, using a number of tools, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, macro x-ray fluorescence ... (more...)
Australia Warns Coronavirus Crisis Could Last 6 Months - engteco_world
- March 18, 2020
The government explained its decision, saying that as more countries implement strict travel measures to stop the coronavirus spread, people may be stuck overseas. SmartTraveller states "At level 4, your health and safety is at extreme risk..." Smartraveller explains if you decide not to heed warnings, you should get professional security advice and understand your travel insurance policy might be void and the government's help might be limited. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
The government explained its decision, saying that as more countries implement strict travel measures to stop the coronavirus spread, people may be stuck overseas. SmartTraveller states "At level 4, your health and safety is at extreme risk..." Smartraveller explains if you decide not to heed warnings, you should get professional security advice and understand your travel insurance policy might be void and the government's help might be limited. (more...)
Indonesian minister contracts coronavirus; recently attended a cabinet meeting
- March 18, 2020
Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has tested positive for the COVID-19, State Secretary Minister Pratikno said here on Saturday evening. "The most important thing right now is social distancing, how we maintain a distance". "We will persistently keep the campaigns on studying at home, working at home and performing religious duties at home to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus". (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has tested positive for the COVID-19, State Secretary Minister Pratikno said here on Saturday evening. "The most important thing right now is social distancing, how we maintain a distance". "We will persistently keep the campaigns on studying at home, working at home and performing religious duties at home to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus". (more...)
‘Elderly hour’: Australian supermarkets open just for older shoppers
- March 18, 2020
Its stores will also close no later than 8pm for cleaning and to replenish shelves for the next day. Coles, meanwhile, will be launching a dedicated "Community Hour" for these shoppers from the 18 of March (Wednesday). The announcement comes after cancellation of Anzac Day events in Australia, with the Government looking to prevent gatherings of large groups of people amid the spread of COVID-19. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Its stores will also close no later than 8pm for cleaning and to replenish shelves for the next day. Coles, meanwhile, will be launching a dedicated "Community Hour" for these shoppers from the 18 of March (Wednesday). The announcement comes after cancellation of Anzac Day events in Australia, with the Government looking to prevent gatherings of large groups of people amid the spread of COVID-19. (more...)
'Irresponsible and incompetent' Trump condemned after labelling coronavirus Chinese
- March 18, 2020
Spain is now the fourth-most infected country, surpassing South Korea, where new cases have been subsiding. The biggest threat now is travelers bringing back the contagion from where it has spread overseas, officials warn, sparking stringent new restrictions for the 20,000 people who fly into China on an average day. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Spain is now the fourth-most infected country, surpassing South Korea, where new cases have been subsiding. The biggest threat now is travelers bringing back the contagion from where it has spread overseas, officials warn, sparking stringent new restrictions for the 20,000 people who fly into China on an average day. (more...)
Spanish king renounces inheritance from scandal-hit father
- March 18, 2020
The Telegraph reported on Saturday that Felipe was listed as a beneficiary of a Swiss bank account containing a US$72 million gift from Saudi Arabia to his father, which was listed through an offshore intermediary in Panama. Juan Carlos ascended the throne in 1975 on the death of General Francisco Franco, the right-wing dictator who ruled Spain for 36 years after his victory over Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
The Telegraph reported on Saturday that Felipe was listed as a beneficiary of a Swiss bank account containing a US$72 million gift from Saudi Arabia to his father, which was listed through an offshore intermediary in Panama. Juan Carlos ascended the throne in 1975 on the death of General Francisco Franco, the right-wing dictator who ruled Spain for 36 years after his victory over Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War. (more...)
Online classes continue through UT's spring semester
- March 18, 2020
What do YOU think about Howard moving to online classes throughout the rest of the spring semester??? From Monday, March 16, classes of more than 300 students will be cancelled. "Progress will be monitored closely and of course the university stands ready to take further measures to protect the health and wellbeing of students and staff if this proves necessary". (more...)
- March 18, 2020
What do YOU think about Howard moving to online classes throughout the rest of the spring semester??? From Monday, March 16, classes of more than 300 students will be cancelled. "Progress will be monitored closely and of course the university stands ready to take further measures to protect the health and wellbeing of students and staff if this proves necessary". (more...)
Democratic turnout light but steady for today's election
- March 18, 2020
Two other states have primaries on Tuesday, Arizona and IL, while a fourth, Ohio, postponed its primary after a last-minute ruling from the state Supreme Court. The outbreak feeds into pre-existing concerns about the healthcare system in the US. All three states allow early voting, so there is also a good chance that many people cast ballots remotely by mail. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Two other states have primaries on Tuesday, Arizona and IL, while a fourth, Ohio, postponed its primary after a last-minute ruling from the state Supreme Court. The outbreak feeds into pre-existing concerns about the healthcare system in the US. All three states allow early voting, so there is also a good chance that many people cast ballots remotely by mail. (more...)
Ardern says New Zealand can do 'much more' as racist threat lingers
- March 18, 2020
There is much more that we can do", she said. She said she was confident that people would comply with the requirement to self-isolate, but if they did not, authorities had the power to place them in quarantine. "I feel I could die anytime and I should not be afraid because I have got my freedom not to be afraid. I am aware of children being harassed by peers but also educators". (more...)
- March 18, 2020
There is much more that we can do", she said. She said she was confident that people would comply with the requirement to self-isolate, but if they did not, authorities had the power to place them in quarantine. "I feel I could die anytime and I should not be afraid because I have got my freedom not to be afraid. I am aware of children being harassed by peers but also educators". (more...)
Prosecutors Ask to Drop Mueller-Era Case Against Russian Firm
- March 18, 2020
Russia's military intelligence agency GRU figured heavily in the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, which concluded that Russia hacked the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton's campaign to help Trump. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Russia's military intelligence agency GRU figured heavily in the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, which concluded that Russia hacked the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton's campaign to help Trump. (more...)
Coronavirus: Australians urged to return home from overseas urgently
- March 18, 2020
Updated travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging Australians overseas wishing to come home to do so as soon as possible, as coronavirus fears spread. "This is done to protect their health and to limit their exposure, given we have so many countries now that are affected by the coronavirus", Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Updated travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging Australians overseas wishing to come home to do so as soon as possible, as coronavirus fears spread. "This is done to protect their health and to limit their exposure, given we have so many countries now that are affected by the coronavirus", Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. (more...)
10 new positive Coronavirus cases in Northern Ireland
- March 18, 2020
Dr Holohan said the next week is a crucial time in the battle against the virus. By delaying the spread - Ireland is now in the delay phase of the Covid-19 outbreak - of the outbreak by social distancing, good hand washing, not touching your face and working from home when possible, it gives hospitals a chance to cope with the demand. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
Dr Holohan said the next week is a crucial time in the battle against the virus. By delaying the spread - Ireland is now in the delay phase of the Covid-19 outbreak - of the outbreak by social distancing, good hand washing, not touching your face and working from home when possible, it gives hospitals a chance to cope with the demand. (more...)
Coronavirus EU: Leaders shut down external borders for 30 days
- March 18, 2020
According to the Guardian, Von Der Leyen said there would be no restrictions on United Kingdom citizens wanting to travel to the EU as they were "European citizens". Meanwhile, Spain became the fourth most-infected country in the world recording at least 8,744 coronavirus cases with Italy's death toll at 368 and France's at 127. (more...)
- March 18, 2020
According to the Guardian, Von Der Leyen said there would be no restrictions on United Kingdom citizens wanting to travel to the EU as they were "European citizens". Meanwhile, Spain became the fourth most-infected country in the world recording at least 8,744 coronavirus cases with Italy's death toll at 368 and France's at 127. (more...)
Province declares state of emergency
- March 17, 2020
Finance Minister Rod Phillips says it's important to introduce a financial plan for the province that is as current as possible, given the dynamic situation around COVID-19. That's a smaller increase than the 43 new cases announced in the province Sunday morning. The money will pay for 75 more critical care beds and 500 new post-acute care beds. (more...)
- March 17, 2020
Finance Minister Rod Phillips says it's important to introduce a financial plan for the province that is as current as possible, given the dynamic situation around COVID-19. That's a smaller increase than the 43 new cases announced in the province Sunday morning. The money will pay for 75 more critical care beds and 500 new post-acute care beds. (more...)
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