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China releases report on whistle-blower doctor
- March 21, 2020
The decision followed the release by the Chinese government earlier in the day of a report of an investigation into issues surrounding the doctor. The unusual level of public anger directed at the Chinese Communist party led to its powerful internal anti-corruption body and the country's highest anti-corruption agency declaring investigators would go to Wuhan for "a comprehensive investigation into the problems reported by the public concerning Doctor Li Wenliang". (more...)
- March 21, 2020
The decision followed the release by the Chinese government earlier in the day of a report of an investigation into issues surrounding the doctor. The unusual level of public anger directed at the Chinese Communist party led to its powerful internal anti-corruption body and the country's highest anti-corruption agency declaring investigators would go to Wuhan for "a comprehensive investigation into the problems reported by the public concerning Doctor Li Wenliang". (more...)
Animal shelters seek people to raise pets during coronavirus pandemic
- March 21, 2020
The Calgary Humane Society has closed its doors amid a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The Nevada Humane Society is offering 50% off all adoptions starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in an effort to find homes for the shelter animals in case they need to close amid the COVID-19 emergency. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
The Calgary Humane Society has closed its doors amid a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The Nevada Humane Society is offering 50% off all adoptions starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in an effort to find homes for the shelter animals in case they need to close amid the COVID-19 emergency. (more...)
Coronavirus: WHO Launches Health Alert Via WhatsApp
- March 21, 2020
He said young people are not invincible, and that the coronavirus could put them in hospital for weeks, or even kill them. "Yesterday, Wuhan reported no new cases for the first time since the outbreak started", World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual news conference today. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
He said young people are not invincible, and that the coronavirus could put them in hospital for weeks, or even kill them. "Yesterday, Wuhan reported no new cases for the first time since the outbreak started", World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual news conference today. (more...)
Spain, Italy Experience Worst Coronavirus Death Tolls in One Day
- March 21, 2020
The total number of cases in Italy rose to 47,021 from a previous 41,035, an increase of 14.6%, the Civil Protection Agency said. With movement in and out severely restricted long before the Covid-19 pandemic, Gaza is perhaps one of the few places well-positioned to stay virus-free. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
The total number of cases in Italy rose to 47,021 from a previous 41,035, an increase of 14.6%, the Civil Protection Agency said. With movement in and out severely restricted long before the Covid-19 pandemic, Gaza is perhaps one of the few places well-positioned to stay virus-free. (more...)
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Orders Residents To 'Stay Home,' Nonessential Businesses To Close
- March 21, 2020
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney and Winnebago County Health Department Director Dr. Sandra Martell will address the local media following the governor's address. Suburban Oak Park has already implemented such an order , as has California. "We are now doing assessments at four hospitals in IL to determine the current condition of the facility, medical resources available, staffing levels, and what else is needed to open these facilities in order to ... (more...)
- March 21, 2020
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney and Winnebago County Health Department Director Dr. Sandra Martell will address the local media following the governor's address. Suburban Oak Park has already implemented such an order , as has California. "We are now doing assessments at four hospitals in IL to determine the current condition of the facility, medical resources available, staffing levels, and what else is needed to open these facilities in order to ... (more...)
Transport for London to close 40 Underground stations
- March 21, 2020
The British government is reportedly struggling to contain the virus which is drastically spreading across the country despite the city guidelines which have advised all citizens to practice social distancing and non-essential travel. Although these are the services TfL plans to run, if fewer staff are available further measures may be needed. From next Monday, London Overground, TfL Rail, the DLR and London Trams will run fewer services too. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
The British government is reportedly struggling to contain the virus which is drastically spreading across the country despite the city guidelines which have advised all citizens to practice social distancing and non-essential travel. Although these are the services TfL plans to run, if fewer staff are available further measures may be needed. From next Monday, London Overground, TfL Rail, the DLR and London Trams will run fewer services too. (more...)
Michael Bloomberg has spent nearly $1 billion on his failed presidential campaign
- March 21, 2020
Bloomberg adviser Doug Schoen discusses Mike Bloomberg's former candidacy and effort to support Joe Biden for the presidency. His staff, some of which were planning to transfer to work for Bloomberg's independent entity in six battleground states, are all being laid off. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
Bloomberg adviser Doug Schoen discusses Mike Bloomberg's former candidacy and effort to support Joe Biden for the presidency. His staff, some of which were planning to transfer to work for Bloomberg's independent entity in six battleground states, are all being laid off. (more...)
Senator Burr sold stock before market losses from coronavirus
- March 21, 2020
She called the mounting speculation "a ridiculous and baseless attack". "As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I know that our committee receives sensitive information, including assessments and projections, before others in Congress and the general public (if ever)", Rep. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
She called the mounting speculation "a ridiculous and baseless attack". "As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I know that our committee receives sensitive information, including assessments and projections, before others in Congress and the general public (if ever)", Rep. (more...)
Italy death toll skyrockets as jogging, cycling banned
- March 21, 2020
On Thursday, Italy , a country with 60 million citizens, recorded more deaths from the coronavirus than China , the source of the epidemic with a population over 20 times larger. Milan on March 20 deployed more than 100 soldiers to help police the streets and ensure no one is found outdoors without a legitimate reason, such as buying food. (more...)
- March 21, 2020
On Thursday, Italy , a country with 60 million citizens, recorded more deaths from the coronavirus than China , the source of the epidemic with a population over 20 times larger. Milan on March 20 deployed more than 100 soldiers to help police the streets and ensure no one is found outdoors without a legitimate reason, such as buying food. (more...)
Dolphins return to canals in Venice as Italy stays under quarantine
- March 20, 2020
As countries and their governments are urging their populations more and more to "self-isolate" and stop all non-essential travel overseas, tourist "honey traps" including Venice are seeing hardly any visitors. As boats and tourists have been cleared off the canal waters amidst virus outbreak, things have started changing for the city and the world as a whole. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
As countries and their governments are urging their populations more and more to "self-isolate" and stop all non-essential travel overseas, tourist "honey traps" including Venice are seeing hardly any visitors. As boats and tourists have been cleared off the canal waters amidst virus outbreak, things have started changing for the city and the world as a whole. (more...)
U.S. Urges Afghan Government, Taliban To Move Forward With Prisoner Releases
- March 20, 2020
Just note the glee with which a Taliban spokesman welcomed the agreement a day before the signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar: "It's a defeat of the arrogance of the White House in the face of the White Turban". But it is not clear if the Taliban's latest operation is in accordance with the agreement with the United States or it is continuation of the Taliban operation against Daesh as both had been involved in fighting in Nangarhar and some other parts of the country. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Just note the glee with which a Taliban spokesman welcomed the agreement a day before the signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar: "It's a defeat of the arrogance of the White House in the face of the White Turban". But it is not clear if the Taliban's latest operation is in accordance with the agreement with the United States or it is continuation of the Taliban operation against Daesh as both had been involved in fighting in Nangarhar and some other parts of the country. (more...)
United Kingdom government advises nation to avoid mass gatherings
- March 20, 2020
At his first daily coronavirus press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister introduced the measures after the number of positive cases rose to 1,543 on Monday , a jump of 171 from the 1,372 cases on Sunday. "And it looks as though London is now a few weeks ahead". It comes after Boris Johnson yesterday announced that people should stop socialising, work from home, avoid travelling and that whole households should stay in isolation if one person becomes ill. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
At his first daily coronavirus press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister introduced the measures after the number of positive cases rose to 1,543 on Monday , a jump of 171 from the 1,372 cases on Sunday. "And it looks as though London is now a few weeks ahead". It comes after Boris Johnson yesterday announced that people should stop socialising, work from home, avoid travelling and that whole households should stay in isolation if one person becomes ill. (more...)
Coronavirus: Schools to close across United Kingdom as cases jump
- March 20, 2020
After Williamson announced on Wednesday that domestic exams would be scrapped, AQA told schools taking iGCSEs: "We need to work through the practical implications of this situation for our colleagues in the United Kingdom, but would like to reassure our schools, teachers and students that we now intend to proceed with our summer series of global GCSEs and A-levels as planned". (more...)
- March 20, 2020
After Williamson announced on Wednesday that domestic exams would be scrapped, AQA told schools taking iGCSEs: "We need to work through the practical implications of this situation for our colleagues in the United Kingdom, but would like to reassure our schools, teachers and students that we now intend to proceed with our summer series of global GCSEs and A-levels as planned". (more...)
European Union warns Russia’s propaganda threatens lives
- March 20, 2020
Pushing fake news online in English, Spanish, Italian, German and French, the Russian campaign uses contradictory, confusing and malicious reports to make it harder for the European Union to communicate its response to the pandemic, the report said . (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Pushing fake news online in English, Spanish, Italian, German and French, the Russian campaign uses contradictory, confusing and malicious reports to make it harder for the European Union to communicate its response to the pandemic, the report said . (more...)
Air Canada laying off more than 5000 workers — NewsAlert
- March 20, 2020
Sales are halted immediately between the Caribbean and Mexico with flights to continue for a few more days to allow repatriation. Flights between the Tournament Capital and Vancouver will be suspended from April 1 to April 30. Canadian travellers who were scheduled to fly in the coming days should postpone their departure, the company added. "In addition, we will also reduce our domestic schedule by approximately 50 per cent", said WestJet president and CEO Ed Sims in an online statement". (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Sales are halted immediately between the Caribbean and Mexico with flights to continue for a few more days to allow repatriation. Flights between the Tournament Capital and Vancouver will be suspended from April 1 to April 30. Canadian travellers who were scheduled to fly in the coming days should postpone their departure, the company added. "In addition, we will also reduce our domestic schedule by approximately 50 per cent", said WestJet president and CEO Ed Sims in an online statement". (more...)
Non-essential employees must stay home in NY; gatherings banned
- March 20, 2020
His daughter Michaela, age 22, joined him during the press conference in Albany. Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a further mandatory workforce reduction on Friday morning across all of New York State with the exception of essential services. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
His daughter Michaela, age 22, joined him during the press conference in Albany. Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a further mandatory workforce reduction on Friday morning across all of New York State with the exception of essential services. (more...)
U.S. and Mexico plan to close border to ‘non-essential travel’
- March 20, 2020
The intention is to reduce public health risks while prioritizing essential cross-border commerce and trade. Trump said the restrictions would not impede lawful trade and commerce. The governments of the United States and Mexico are still discussing the matter, according to three USA and one Mexican official. "Both our countries know the importance of working together to limit the spread of the virus", Pompeo said. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
The intention is to reduce public health risks while prioritizing essential cross-border commerce and trade. Trump said the restrictions would not impede lawful trade and commerce. The governments of the United States and Mexico are still discussing the matter, according to three USA and one Mexican official. "Both our countries know the importance of working together to limit the spread of the virus", Pompeo said. (more...)
Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases
- March 20, 2020
The brand new wave is crashing throughout the area because the variety of formally reported new instances within the mainland has dropped to only a handful. Cowling cited a recent study from the USA that estimated screeners at airports missed more than half of infected people because carriers of the disease can appear asymptomatic. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
The brand new wave is crashing throughout the area because the variety of formally reported new instances within the mainland has dropped to only a handful. Cowling cited a recent study from the USA that estimated screeners at airports missed more than half of infected people because carriers of the disease can appear asymptomatic. (more...)
Biden closer to Democratic candidate nomination
- March 20, 2020
While hot favourite Mr. Biden is a typical American middle path walker. The campaign has promised the expected build-out from a relative shoestring staff - growth having been hampered by Biden's inconsistent fundraising until his recent primary victories - into a national footprint befitting a nominee. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
While hot favourite Mr. Biden is a typical American middle path walker. The campaign has promised the expected build-out from a relative shoestring staff - growth having been hampered by Biden's inconsistent fundraising until his recent primary victories - into a national footprint befitting a nominee. (more...)
Free meals for kids provided by Cedar Springs Public Schools
- March 20, 2020
Marion will be offering lunches and breakfast to children 18 years of age and younger beginning on Tuesday, March 24th. Almost 5,000 meals have been distributed to Cedar Springs area students so far. Hours are 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday until school re-opens. For the health and wellness of our volunteers, we will not be delivering meals outside our district boundaries. (more...)
- March 20, 2020
Marion will be offering lunches and breakfast to children 18 years of age and younger beginning on Tuesday, March 24th. Almost 5,000 meals have been distributed to Cedar Springs area students so far. Hours are 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday until school re-opens. For the health and wellness of our volunteers, we will not be delivering meals outside our district boundaries. (more...)
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