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President Trump Sends National Guard to California, Washington, and NY
- March 23, 2020
The California National Guard had already been deployed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday. President Trump has announced he is deploying the National Guard to New York , California, and Washington . "So, a step maybe in the right direction", de Blasio said, while mentioning that exceptional measures still need to be taken to address the economic impact of the virus. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The California National Guard had already been deployed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday. President Trump has announced he is deploying the National Guard to New York , California, and Washington . "So, a step maybe in the right direction", de Blasio said, while mentioning that exceptional measures still need to be taken to address the economic impact of the virus. (more...)
In Italy, minister closes industries as measure to slow Covid-19 contagion
- March 23, 2020
Italy's death toll from the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak as of Sunday rose by 651 to 5,476, data from worldometers.info has shown. Borrelli also confirmed that 12 Civil Protection staff members have tested positive for the virus. Italy - a country at the heart of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe - watched its number of cases and deaths due to the novel coronavirus astronomically leap once again, up 793 deaths with 6,557 newly confirmed cases recorded in just 24 hours. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Italy's death toll from the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak as of Sunday rose by 651 to 5,476, data from worldometers.info has shown. Borrelli also confirmed that 12 Civil Protection staff members have tested positive for the virus. Italy - a country at the heart of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe - watched its number of cases and deaths due to the novel coronavirus astronomically leap once again, up 793 deaths with 6,557 newly confirmed cases recorded in just 24 hours. (more...)
New Zealand announces move to enter lockdown over next 48 hours
- March 23, 2020
Following is the Statement issued by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today . Schools will only open for children of essential workers. Ardern announced the country would adopt the most severe response, level four of New Zealand's Covid-19 response system, in 48 hours. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Following is the Statement issued by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today . Schools will only open for children of essential workers. Ardern announced the country would adopt the most severe response, level four of New Zealand's Covid-19 response system, in 48 hours. (more...)
Ottawa recalls parliament to vote on emergency coronavirus measures
- March 23, 2020
His Atlantic province is banning gatherings of more than five people, a much stricter limit than other jurisdictions. "We're asking people to stay home as much as possible, for non-essential travel, not to visit their neighbours". Worldwide there have been more than 300,000 cases. Ottawa will recall parliament, suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, to vote on emergency economic aid measures, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
His Atlantic province is banning gatherings of more than five people, a much stricter limit than other jurisdictions. "We're asking people to stay home as much as possible, for non-essential travel, not to visit their neighbours". Worldwide there have been more than 300,000 cases. Ottawa will recall parliament, suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, to vote on emergency economic aid measures, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday. (more...)
Trump touts 'tremendous response' to virus
- March 23, 2020
It should, however, be noted that the drug is already in use in South Korea and China and if its recently initiated clinical trial in the USA and data on the compassionate use of patients in the USA prove that it's safe , the drug could be used broadly in America. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
It should, however, be noted that the drug is already in use in South Korea and China and if its recently initiated clinical trial in the USA and data on the compassionate use of patients in the USA prove that it's safe , the drug could be used broadly in America. (more...)
Aucklander with Covid-19 was on Celebrity Solstice
- March 23, 2020
Three of NZ's confirmed cases are in hospital and all are a stable condition. RNZ reports: At a media conference in Wellington this afternoon, Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield said five of the new cases were in Auckland, one in Northland, one in Canterbury, two in New Plymouth, two in Waikato, one in Tauranga, one in Coromandel and one in Dunedin. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Three of NZ's confirmed cases are in hospital and all are a stable condition. RNZ reports: At a media conference in Wellington this afternoon, Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield said five of the new cases were in Auckland, one in Northland, one in Canterbury, two in New Plymouth, two in Waikato, one in Tauranga, one in Coromandel and one in Dunedin. (more...)
Magnitude 5.3 natural disaster strikes Croatia, damaging buildings
- March 23, 2020
The GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). According to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, the natural disaster in Zagreb was the strongest in 140 years. Doctors are fighting for the life of the 15-year old victim, according to Index.hr. They also urged them to stay apart from one another as the country struggles to contain the spread of coronavirus . (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). According to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, the natural disaster in Zagreb was the strongest in 140 years. Doctors are fighting for the life of the 15-year old victim, according to Index.hr. They also urged them to stay apart from one another as the country struggles to contain the spread of coronavirus . (more...)
COVID-19 self-assessment tool launched by Canadian government
- March 23, 2020
The federal Emergencies Act is a significant step that can and should be taken when we've exhausted all other steps", Trudeau said at a news conference Sunday. When asked if the government meant to impose mandatory quarantine measures, Trudeau said the move had not been ruled out. "Hundreds gathering on our beaches and in our parks, large groups of people congregating, young people playing street hockey, cars parked everywhere, people disregarding law enforcement", McNeil said. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The federal Emergencies Act is a significant step that can and should be taken when we've exhausted all other steps", Trudeau said at a news conference Sunday. When asked if the government meant to impose mandatory quarantine measures, Trudeau said the move had not been ruled out. "Hundreds gathering on our beaches and in our parks, large groups of people congregating, young people playing street hockey, cars parked everywhere, people disregarding law enforcement", McNeil said. (more...)
Coronavirus cases in Russian Federation rise to 367
- March 23, 2020
The virus, which emerged in Wuhan, China last December, has spread to at least 169 countries and regions around the globe, while the tally of confirmed cases has topped 328,000, and the death toll over 14,000, according to data compiled by US -based Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The virus, which emerged in Wuhan, China last December, has spread to at least 169 countries and regions around the globe, while the tally of confirmed cases has topped 328,000, and the death toll over 14,000, according to data compiled by US -based Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
Govt allows private labs to undertake Covid-19 tests
- March 23, 2020
According to the medical body, it costs the government Rs 6,500 to test each suspected COVID-19 sample, which is done free. This figure includes the 23 patients who have recovered and the 4 who have died. Asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his or her contact. Direct and high-risk contact include those who live in the same household with a confirmed case and healthcare workers who examined a confirmed ... (more...)
- March 23, 2020
According to the medical body, it costs the government Rs 6,500 to test each suspected COVID-19 sample, which is done free. This figure includes the 23 patients who have recovered and the 4 who have died. Asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his or her contact. Direct and high-risk contact include those who live in the same household with a confirmed case and healthcare workers who examined a confirmed ... (more...)
Sunny Sunday, Spring Snow Monday Evening Inland, Rain at the Coast
- March 23, 2020
The timing of this system will be overnight on Sunday through the day on Wednesday. A rain/snow mix could start to develop along the WI-IL border this evening and continue to expand northward into the area overnight as it transitions into the snow. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The timing of this system will be overnight on Sunday through the day on Wednesday. A rain/snow mix could start to develop along the WI-IL border this evening and continue to expand northward into the area overnight as it transitions into the snow. (more...)
Pence says he and his wife will be tested for coronavirus
- March 23, 2020
At least two people tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Policy Conference in Washington , which was attended by Pence as well as several lawmakers and aides. Pence reinforced previous statements that he and President Trump had not had close contact with the infected individual but said he would take a test due to his prominent role in the nation's response to the outbreak. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
At least two people tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Policy Conference in Washington , which was attended by Pence as well as several lawmakers and aides. Pence reinforced previous statements that he and President Trump had not had close contact with the infected individual but said he would take a test due to his prominent role in the nation's response to the outbreak. (more...)
India planning to get COVID-19 testing kits from South Korea
- March 23, 2020
In Iran and South Korea, two countries which had some of the earliest outbreaks of the virus outside of China, the virus has followed two very different paths. They will also enforce 14-day quarantines on South Korean nationals returning from Europe and foreigners entering South Korea from Europe on long-term stay visas. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
In Iran and South Korea, two countries which had some of the earliest outbreaks of the virus outside of China, the virus has followed two very different paths. They will also enforce 14-day quarantines on South Korean nationals returning from Europe and foreigners entering South Korea from Europe on long-term stay visas. (more...)
Bogota prison riot over coronavirus kills nearly two dozen
- March 23, 2020
The Justice Ministry was investigating the incident. Two guards are in a critical condition. Cabello said as of Sunday, no inmates or prison personnel have tested positive for coronavirus nor has anyone been isolated because of it. They said they heard shots fired when security forces arrived. The South American country is imposing a nationwide lockdown on Tuesday night in a bid to tackle the spread of the Covid-19 illness. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
The Justice Ministry was investigating the incident. Two guards are in a critical condition. Cabello said as of Sunday, no inmates or prison personnel have tested positive for coronavirus nor has anyone been isolated because of it. They said they heard shots fired when security forces arrived. The South American country is imposing a nationwide lockdown on Tuesday night in a bid to tackle the spread of the Covid-19 illness. (more...)
Covid-19 WhatsApp service launched by World Health Organisation
- March 23, 2020
With over 47,000 cases, the European nation has reported over 4000 deaths. Italy is now the worst hit country in the world by the virus, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Britain's health system could be overwhelmed unless people avoid social interactions . (more...)
- March 23, 2020
With over 47,000 cases, the European nation has reported over 4000 deaths. Italy is now the worst hit country in the world by the virus, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Britain's health system could be overwhelmed unless people avoid social interactions . (more...)
Afghan forces kill over 50 Taliban in counter-attacks
- March 23, 2020
Four other Afghan security forces were missing, Bayan added. This comes a day after the Taliban attacked an outpost in Zabul province in the south of Afghanistan with the help of infiltrators, killing at least 17 members of the Afghan army and Afghan police. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Four other Afghan security forces were missing, Bayan added. This comes a day after the Taliban attacked an outpost in Zabul province in the south of Afghanistan with the help of infiltrators, killing at least 17 members of the Afghan army and Afghan police. (more...)
New Zealand prepares to enter lockdown as coronavirus cases double
- March 23, 2020
Ardern has announced all non-essential businesses must close within the next 48 hours, as well as schools. Despite the relatively low numbers of cases - particularly in comparison to Australia - Ardern today moved to implement tough and concisely defined measures in a bid to curtail the spread. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Ardern has announced all non-essential businesses must close within the next 48 hours, as well as schools. Despite the relatively low numbers of cases - particularly in comparison to Australia - Ardern today moved to implement tough and concisely defined measures in a bid to curtail the spread. (more...)
U.S., Mexico agree to restrict non-essential travel over shared border
- March 23, 2020
As more details of the ban emerged Friday, the focus shifted away from nuts-and-bolts economic concerns to the government's abrupt decision to turn away so-called "irregular" border-crossers who avoid controlled entry points when they enter Canada in order to apply for asylum. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
As more details of the ban emerged Friday, the focus shifted away from nuts-and-bolts economic concerns to the government's abrupt decision to turn away so-called "irregular" border-crossers who avoid controlled entry points when they enter Canada in order to apply for asylum. (more...)
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus
- March 23, 2020
Weinstein was transferred Wednesday (Mar 18) to a prison near Buffalo, 350 miles (560 kilometers) northwest of New York City. As per a local newspaper named Niagara Gazette , Harvey Weinstein is one of two inmates who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 at the Wende Correctional Facility . (more...)
- March 23, 2020
Weinstein was transferred Wednesday (Mar 18) to a prison near Buffalo, 350 miles (560 kilometers) northwest of New York City. As per a local newspaper named Niagara Gazette , Harvey Weinstein is one of two inmates who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 at the Wende Correctional Facility . (more...)
Singapore to ban on all short-term visitors in new virus measures
- March 23, 2020
MOH also said four more have recovered from the Covid-19 disease. They were a 75-year-old female Singaporean, and a 64-year-old Indonesian man, the island's health ministry said. Saturday's number of new cases is the same as the count reported on March 18, the city-state's biggest daily jump. As previously announced, all Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning will continue to be issued a 14-day SHN. (more...)
- March 23, 2020
MOH also said four more have recovered from the Covid-19 disease. They were a 75-year-old female Singaporean, and a 64-year-old Indonesian man, the island's health ministry said. Saturday's number of new cases is the same as the count reported on March 18, the city-state's biggest daily jump. As previously announced, all Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning will continue to be issued a 14-day SHN. (more...)
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