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Man Accused of Licking Walmart Deodorants Charged with Making Terrorist Threat
- March 26, 2020
The Warrenton Police Department said in a Facebook post that it received calls from local residents, as well as people overseas in the Netherlands, Ireland and the United Kingdom, to report the video. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) says COVID-19, the infectious respiratory disease that is caused by the novel coronavirus, is believed to mainly spread person-to-person and from droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The Warrenton Police Department said in a Facebook post that it received calls from local residents, as well as people overseas in the Netherlands, Ireland and the United Kingdom, to report the video. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) says COVID-19, the infectious respiratory disease that is caused by the novel coronavirus, is believed to mainly spread person-to-person and from droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. (more...)
More than 1,000 US coronavirus deaths, near 70,000 cases: tracker
- March 26, 2020
The tracker had showed 827 just a few hours earlier. According to USA -based Johns Hopkins University , the total of confirmed cases in the country of COVID-19 also rose to 26,220. The explosion of new cases, which is expected to continue in the days ahead, comes as more state and private labs begin testing for the virus after weeks of delays and test kit shortages. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The tracker had showed 827 just a few hours earlier. According to USA -based Johns Hopkins University , the total of confirmed cases in the country of COVID-19 also rose to 26,220. The explosion of new cases, which is expected to continue in the days ahead, comes as more state and private labs begin testing for the virus after weeks of delays and test kit shortages. (more...)
Speaker of the Knesset resigns: ‘Supreme court is destroying parliament’
- March 26, 2020
However, while the 62 Knesset members, including the 15 members of the Joint Arab List, who oppose Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's continued premiership are now unable to form a coalition, they would have voted against Edelstein, a strong Netanyahu ally, in the vote for a new speaker. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
However, while the 62 Knesset members, including the 15 members of the Joint Arab List, who oppose Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's continued premiership are now unable to form a coalition, they would have voted against Edelstein, a strong Netanyahu ally, in the vote for a new speaker. (more...)
Cruise ships ordered out of Aussie waters
- March 26, 2020
However, Dr Derek Gatherer, an infectious disease specialist at Lancaster University, is not convinced the coronavirus can stay on surfaces for 17 days. The CDC's report comes after previous studies suggested the coronavirus may be able to live on some surfaces - namely glass, metal or plastic - for up to nine days , per a study published in The Journal of Hospital Infection which analyzed other human coronaviruses (e.g., SARS, MERS). (more...)
- March 26, 2020
However, Dr Derek Gatherer, an infectious disease specialist at Lancaster University, is not convinced the coronavirus can stay on surfaces for 17 days. The CDC's report comes after previous studies suggested the coronavirus may be able to live on some surfaces - namely glass, metal or plastic - for up to nine days , per a study published in The Journal of Hospital Infection which analyzed other human coronaviruses (e.g., SARS, MERS). (more...)
Coronavirus Deaths Top 20000 Worldwide, Mostly in Europe
- March 26, 2020
After Italy, the most affected countries are Spain with 3,434 deaths for 47,610 cases, mainland China with 3,281 deaths (81,218 cases), Iran with 2,077 deaths (27,017 cases), and France with 1,331 deaths (25,233 cases). The call is likely to fall on deaf ears when European Union leaders talk on Thursday - with northern members wary of pooling debt with big spenders - but they will sign off on an "unprecedented" recovery plan. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
After Italy, the most affected countries are Spain with 3,434 deaths for 47,610 cases, mainland China with 3,281 deaths (81,218 cases), Iran with 2,077 deaths (27,017 cases), and France with 1,331 deaths (25,233 cases). The call is likely to fall on deaf ears when European Union leaders talk on Thursday - with northern members wary of pooling debt with big spenders - but they will sign off on an "unprecedented" recovery plan. (more...)
Andrew Cuomo: $2 trillion congressional deal would be 'terrible' for NY
- March 26, 2020
Daniel Brooks, the medical director of the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center. "You want a less dense area, so pilot closing streets to cars, opening streets to pedestrians", Cuomo said, adding that the plan is only possible at the moment because there is far less traffic than normal. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Daniel Brooks, the medical director of the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center. "You want a less dense area, so pilot closing streets to cars, opening streets to pedestrians", Cuomo said, adding that the plan is only possible at the moment because there is far less traffic than normal. (more...)
Canada planning new coronavirus aid measures this week, Morneau says
- March 26, 2020
Over the last week or so, there were nearly one million new EI claims - far above the typical 45,000. The minister said Ottawa has been in daily contact with provincial governments to discuss those issues and how it is impacting provincial revenues. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Over the last week or so, there were nearly one million new EI claims - far above the typical 45,000. The minister said Ottawa has been in daily contact with provincial governments to discuss those issues and how it is impacting provincial revenues. (more...)
Travellers returning to Canada must go into mandatory 14 day self-isolation
- March 26, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government has been "urgently advising" people to self-isolate after returning to Canada from global travel over the past few weeks. "We have decided that now is the time to make that measure mandatory". The government has also been warning of tougher measures for the past several days. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government has been "urgently advising" people to self-isolate after returning to Canada from global travel over the past few weeks. "We have decided that now is the time to make that measure mandatory". The government has also been warning of tougher measures for the past several days. (more...)
Stratford Perth Humane Society closes amid COVID-19 pandemic
- March 26, 2020
Four employees are still working at the humane society per day to take care of the animals, answer phones and handle emergency intakes Leszczynski said. Donations are always needed to help keep the shelter in business. As of last week, 25 animals were placed with foster families. "We rely on the public to adopt". (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Four employees are still working at the humane society per day to take care of the animals, answer phones and handle emergency intakes Leszczynski said. Donations are always needed to help keep the shelter in business. As of last week, 25 animals were placed with foster families. "We rely on the public to adopt". (more...)
U.S. Believes Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson Has Died: Family
- March 26, 2020
The father of seven vanished in March 2007 in Kish, an island that has more lenient visa rules than the rest of Iran , and was said to have been investigating cigarette counterfeiting. The family received proof-of-life photos and a video in late 2010 and early 2011, but his whereabouts and fate were not known. They will know him only through the stories we tell them'. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The father of seven vanished in March 2007 in Kish, an island that has more lenient visa rules than the rest of Iran , and was said to have been investigating cigarette counterfeiting. The family received proof-of-life photos and a video in late 2010 and early 2011, but his whereabouts and fate were not known. They will know him only through the stories we tell them'. (more...)
Influencer reportedly hospitalized with coronavirus after licking toilet
- March 26, 2020
As clout-chasing becomes nearly as risky of a disease as coronavirus itself, it would appear that some of the less bright folks on the Internet have chose to participate in a viral challenge on TikTok , which seems them licking the seats of public toilets, open ice cream tubs in grocery stores, and more. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
As clout-chasing becomes nearly as risky of a disease as coronavirus itself, it would appear that some of the less bright folks on the Internet have chose to participate in a viral challenge on TikTok , which seems them licking the seats of public toilets, open ice cream tubs in grocery stores, and more. (more...)
Lockdown not enough to eradicate coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, says WHO
- March 26, 2020
Nations need to expand, train and deploy their health care and public health workers, Tedros said, and encouraged them to ramp up testing and track down every suspected case of the coronavirus within their borders. "More than 150 countries and territories still have fewer than 100 cases". He added that he looks forward to next year's Games, and he hopes they will be an even bigger and better celebration of the shared humanity. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Nations need to expand, train and deploy their health care and public health workers, Tedros said, and encouraged them to ramp up testing and track down every suspected case of the coronavirus within their borders. "More than 150 countries and territories still have fewer than 100 cases". He added that he looks forward to next year's Games, and he hopes they will be an even bigger and better celebration of the shared humanity. (more...)
Spain registers more than 700 deaths from coronavirus
- March 26, 2020
Covid-19 has already resulted in the deaths of 18 doctors in Italy, which has now seen 36 doctors, 15 graduate nurses and a logistics specialist from Cuba fly over in an attempt to help the situation. It recorded 738 deaths in 24 hours, the most casualties in a single day since the outbreak began. Life started returning to normal on Wednesday after two months of lockdown in Hubei province, epicentre of China's coronavirus outbreak, with traffic controls lifted, construction resuming and ... (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Covid-19 has already resulted in the deaths of 18 doctors in Italy, which has now seen 36 doctors, 15 graduate nurses and a logistics specialist from Cuba fly over in an attempt to help the situation. It recorded 738 deaths in 24 hours, the most casualties in a single day since the outbreak began. Life started returning to normal on Wednesday after two months of lockdown in Hubei province, epicentre of China's coronavirus outbreak, with traffic controls lifted, construction resuming and ... (more...)
Australian charged over Christchurch mosque attacks changes plea to guilty
- March 26, 2020
Brenton Tarrant, 29, also admitted the attempted murder of another 40 people, and one terrorism charge. Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. (more...)
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- March 26, 2020
Brenton Tarrant, 29, also admitted the attempted murder of another 40 people, and one terrorism charge. Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. (more...)
7.8 magnitude quake strikes near Russia's Kuril islands; no casualties reported
- March 25, 2020
The tsunami warning was downgraded to "no threat" within two hours after the natural disaster. A tsunami caution issued by means of the United States government for Hawaii was once rescinded, and officers stated there was once no threat to both the United States or Canadian west coasts. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
The tsunami warning was downgraded to "no threat" within two hours after the natural disaster. A tsunami caution issued by means of the United States government for Hawaii was once rescinded, and officers stated there was once no threat to both the United States or Canadian west coasts. (more...)
Turkey Charges 20 in Khashoggi Killing
- March 25, 2020
It charged two top Saudi officials, Saud al-Qahtani, a close adviser to Mohammed , and Ahmed al-Assiri, a former deputy head of Saudi intelligence, with having "instigated premeditated murder with monstrous intent". The prosecutor said the suspects were in agreement to bring Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, and kill him if he refused to go. Saudi Arabia views the Brotherhood as an existential threat. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
It charged two top Saudi officials, Saud al-Qahtani, a close adviser to Mohammed , and Ahmed al-Assiri, a former deputy head of Saudi intelligence, with having "instigated premeditated murder with monstrous intent". The prosecutor said the suspects were in agreement to bring Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, and kill him if he refused to go. Saudi Arabia views the Brotherhood as an existential threat. (more...)
Coronavirus: UK home testing kits 'out in days'
- March 25, 2020
Asked whether this meant it would be available in a number of days, rather than weeks or months, she said "absolutely". "Several million tests have been purchased for use", said Prof Peacock. "We have to be clear they work as they are claimed to do", she said. "I am talking of hundreds of thousands of tests". She told the Science and Technology Committee in the House of Commons the tests would be as simple as a pregnancy test. (more...)
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- March 25, 2020
Asked whether this meant it would be available in a number of days, rather than weeks or months, she said "absolutely". "Several million tests have been purchased for use", said Prof Peacock. "We have to be clear they work as they are claimed to do", she said. "I am talking of hundreds of thousands of tests". She told the Science and Technology Committee in the House of Commons the tests would be as simple as a pregnancy test. (more...)
Care home staff plays classic kids game, but with a twist
- March 25, 2020
The nursing home has been on lockdown since March 12, meaning no visits from loved ones. Bryn Celyn played, but with a twist. Now the residents and staff are all well and there are no coronavirus-related illness in the home, according to Williams. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
The nursing home has been on lockdown since March 12, meaning no visits from loved ones. Bryn Celyn played, but with a twist. Now the residents and staff are all well and there are no coronavirus-related illness in the home, according to Williams. (more...)
Italy Reports 63,927 Coronavirus Cases, Death Toll At 6,077
- March 25, 2020
The highest death toll to date was recorded on Saturday when 793 people died, officials said. The Civil Protection Agency said 8,326 people recovered from the CCP virus , which is 894 more people than yesterday, according to state-backed ANSA . (more...)
- March 25, 2020
The highest death toll to date was recorded on Saturday when 793 people died, officials said. The Civil Protection Agency said 8,326 people recovered from the CCP virus , which is 894 more people than yesterday, according to state-backed ANSA . (more...)
Niagara cruise passengers isolated in staterooms amid coronavirus fear
- March 25, 2020
Its plight is the latest affecting the global cruise industry, which has seen vessels refused entry to ports and others locked down after new-coronavirus cases were confirmed onboard during the pandemic. "Since it is flu season, and COVID-19 testing is not available on board, it is hard to determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time", Holland America said. (more...)
- March 25, 2020
Its plight is the latest affecting the global cruise industry, which has seen vessels refused entry to ports and others locked down after new-coronavirus cases were confirmed onboard during the pandemic. "Since it is flu season, and COVID-19 testing is not available on board, it is hard to determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time", Holland America said. (more...)
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