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NY to free 300 nonviolent Rikers Island inmates over coronavirus
- March 27, 2020
At a briefing in City Hall, the mayor said NY had received supplies from the state and federal governments but appealed for more funding. The Labor Department numbers surpassed most estimates of the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-March, which ranged between one million and 2.25 million Americans out of work. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
At a briefing in City Hall, the mayor said NY had received supplies from the state and federal governments but appealed for more funding. The Labor Department numbers surpassed most estimates of the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-March, which ranged between one million and 2.25 million Americans out of work. (more...)
Coronavirus concerns sidelines aircraft carrier to Guam
- March 27, 2020
Wall Street newspaper reported for the first time the increase. There are around 800 COVID-19 test kits on board, but more are being flown in. The acting Navy secretary spoke shortly after Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Reuters that the Pentagon would no longer be disclosing in granular detail where cases of COVID-19 in the us military have been detected. (more...)
- March 27, 2020
Wall Street newspaper reported for the first time the increase. There are around 800 COVID-19 test kits on board, but more are being flown in. The acting Navy secretary spoke shortly after Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Reuters that the Pentagon would no longer be disclosing in granular detail where cases of COVID-19 in the us military have been detected. (more...)
Coronavirus Lockdown: Cruise Passengers in Australia to be Quarantined with the quokkas
- March 26, 2020
Seven passengers have tested positive for Covid-19 aboard the Artania , which had been due to travel onward to South Africa but is now anchored near the port of Fremantle. Shipowner Britain's Cruise & Maritime Voyages said it was carrying no unwell passengers or staff. Two other cruise ships are in nearby waters. As per worldwide media reports, 800 people will be housed in the existing and vacated island, which includes a hostel, bungalows, cabins and dormitories. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Seven passengers have tested positive for Covid-19 aboard the Artania , which had been due to travel onward to South Africa but is now anchored near the port of Fremantle. Shipowner Britain's Cruise & Maritime Voyages said it was carrying no unwell passengers or staff. Two other cruise ships are in nearby waters. As per worldwide media reports, 800 people will be housed in the existing and vacated island, which includes a hostel, bungalows, cabins and dormitories. (more...)
Bill Gates Not Happy About US Measures To Contain COVID-19
- March 26, 2020
CEPI is now supporting the race to develop a vaccine against this strand of the coronavirus . Gates did not mention Trump by name, but the American president has said that he may decide to relax some of the country's "social distancing" in order to jumpstart the country's shut-down economy. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
CEPI is now supporting the race to develop a vaccine against this strand of the coronavirus . Gates did not mention Trump by name, but the American president has said that he may decide to relax some of the country's "social distancing" in order to jumpstart the country's shut-down economy. (more...)
'Tomorrow I'll catch you!': Italian mayors lose patience with lockdown dodgers
- March 26, 2020
The lesson here? Don't fuck with Italy's mayors. "I hear you wanna throw graduation parties". As leaders around the world are now struggling to contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak and have been urging people to practice social distancing, an Italian mayor has said that the government "will call the police" and "will send flame throwers" if people still chose to defy the self-isolation rules. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The lesson here? Don't fuck with Italy's mayors. "I hear you wanna throw graduation parties". As leaders around the world are now struggling to contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak and have been urging people to practice social distancing, an Italian mayor has said that the government "will call the police" and "will send flame throwers" if people still chose to defy the self-isolation rules. (more...)
China's local COVID-19 cases die down
- March 26, 2020
There were 1,073 return global passenger flights scheduled to come to China this week. It added that there may be even further reductions to inbound and outbound worldwide flights if the pandemic deteriorates. The drastic cuts in global flights add to the quarantines imposed by Beijing, Shanghai and at least half a dozen Chinese cities and provinces that operate worldwide airports, that put all visitors in mandatory 14-day quarantine, regardless of their points of origin. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
There were 1,073 return global passenger flights scheduled to come to China this week. It added that there may be even further reductions to inbound and outbound worldwide flights if the pandemic deteriorates. The drastic cuts in global flights add to the quarantines imposed by Beijing, Shanghai and at least half a dozen Chinese cities and provinces that operate worldwide airports, that put all visitors in mandatory 14-day quarantine, regardless of their points of origin. (more...)
Gerrity's supermarket forced to trash $35,000 in food after woman's coughing 'prank'
- March 26, 2020
Earlier this week, a New Jersey man who police said purposely coughed on a grocery store employee and said he had coronavirus was charged with making "terroristic threats". "I'm also absolutely sick to my stomach about the loss of food". Federal law enforcement recently announced it's considering terrorism charges for anyone purposely spreading COVID-19.it's unclear if this disgusting woman has coronavirus, though. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Earlier this week, a New Jersey man who police said purposely coughed on a grocery store employee and said he had coronavirus was charged with making "terroristic threats". "I'm also absolutely sick to my stomach about the loss of food". Federal law enforcement recently announced it's considering terrorism charges for anyone purposely spreading COVID-19.it's unclear if this disgusting woman has coronavirus, though. (more...)
Canadians targeted by scams taking advantage of COVID-19 fears
- March 26, 2020
The bill allows the federal government up to $52 billion in funds to directly help Canadians, including a repackaged aid program for workers who can't work for nearly any reason connected to the virus. As part of that trilateral agreement, Canada has also agreed to send so-called "irregular" migrants who cross the border somewhere other than at an official port of entry back to the United States. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The bill allows the federal government up to $52 billion in funds to directly help Canadians, including a repackaged aid program for workers who can't work for nearly any reason connected to the virus. As part of that trilateral agreement, Canada has also agreed to send so-called "irregular" migrants who cross the border somewhere other than at an official port of entry back to the United States. (more...)
Learning to continues despite closures of schools : Ministry
- March 26, 2020
The district said it plans to share its distance learning plans with parents and students Monday. Catalina Foothills says it's anticipating a soft roll out next week. Students will get laptops if they need them and take-home packets. Schools will be expected to support parents and provide access to French learning resources. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The district said it plans to share its distance learning plans with parents and students Monday. Catalina Foothills says it's anticipating a soft roll out next week. Students will get laptops if they need them and take-home packets. Schools will be expected to support parents and provide access to French learning resources. (more...)
China sees no new local coronavirus transmissions; imported cases rise
- March 26, 2020
There are a Total of 67 new cases at the end of the day, Wednesday, from 47 a day earlier. On the other hand, the number of imported cases in Beijing increased. China on Wednesday downgraded the risk level of the coronavirus in its epicentre Wuhan from high to medium and resumed bus services within the city for the first time since the nine-week lockdown. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
There are a Total of 67 new cases at the end of the day, Wednesday, from 47 a day earlier. On the other hand, the number of imported cases in Beijing increased. China on Wednesday downgraded the risk level of the coronavirus in its epicentre Wuhan from high to medium and resumed bus services within the city for the first time since the nine-week lockdown. (more...)
South Korea warns of deportation, jail for quarantine violators
- March 26, 2020
South Korea has reported 9,241 confirmed cases with 104 new cases and its total death toll stands at 131 with 5 new deaths. The new numbers marked the 12th day in a row the country has posted new infections of around 100 or less, compared with the peak of 909 cases recorded on February 29. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
South Korea has reported 9,241 confirmed cases with 104 new cases and its total death toll stands at 131 with 5 new deaths. The new numbers marked the 12th day in a row the country has posted new infections of around 100 or less, compared with the peak of 909 cases recorded on February 29. (more...)
Cuomo slams $2T stimulus package as 'terrible' for NY
- March 26, 2020
At a Fox News telephone town hall later in the day, Mr. Trump argued that Mr. Cuomo should have bought ventilators five years ago in anticipation of a potential pandemic. Fighting social density is the latest focus for the state, which announced on Wednesday that confirmed cases have risen to 30,811 and deaths from coronavirus have topped 200. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
At a Fox News telephone town hall later in the day, Mr. Trump argued that Mr. Cuomo should have bought ventilators five years ago in anticipation of a potential pandemic. Fighting social density is the latest focus for the state, which announced on Wednesday that confirmed cases have risen to 30,811 and deaths from coronavirus have topped 200. (more...)
US Marine stationed at Pentagon tests positive for coronavirus
- March 26, 2020
That decision places restrictions on large gatherings, adds temperature checks for personnel at building access points, and largely limits base access to mission-essential individuals. "Such exceptions may be approved by Combatant Commanders, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or Secretaries of Military Departments", the memo said. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
That decision places restrictions on large gatherings, adds temperature checks for personnel at building access points, and largely limits base access to mission-essential individuals. "Such exceptions may be approved by Combatant Commanders, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or Secretaries of Military Departments", the memo said. (more...)
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Charged With Drug Trafficking in the U.S.
- March 26, 2020
The Southern District of NY announced on Twitter it will be holding a news conference at 11 a.m.to announce "significant law enforcement actions related to Venezuelan government officials" where the charges against Maduro and others are expected to be announced. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
The Southern District of NY announced on Twitter it will be holding a news conference at 11 a.m.to announce "significant law enforcement actions related to Venezuelan government officials" where the charges against Maduro and others are expected to be announced. (more...)
Kosovo govt toppled by no-confidence vote amid outbreak
- March 26, 2020
It is not clear how the political impasse will be resolved as elections can not be held because of the pandemic. Doctors warn that a swell of cases could overwhelm Kosovo's underfunded and understaffed hospitals. "With this I confirm that the parliament approved the motion", parliamentary speaker Vjosa Osmani said after the debate that lasted almost 12 hours. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
It is not clear how the political impasse will be resolved as elections can not be held because of the pandemic. Doctors warn that a swell of cases could overwhelm Kosovo's underfunded and understaffed hospitals. "With this I confirm that the parliament approved the motion", parliamentary speaker Vjosa Osmani said after the debate that lasted almost 12 hours. (more...)
New weekly jobless claims soar to 3.3 million amid coronavirus outbreak
- March 26, 2020
That's five times the previous record set in 1982. The Department of Labor said, "Nearly every state providing comments cited the COVID-19 virus impacts". In the Labor Department's report , claims filed in California and NY therefore "seem low given anecdotal evidence, which may indeed reflect issues with websites crashing and phone lines jammed and a general reluctance of people to stand in line with lots of other claimants in the current environment", Knightley said. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
That's five times the previous record set in 1982. The Department of Labor said, "Nearly every state providing comments cited the COVID-19 virus impacts". In the Labor Department's report , claims filed in California and NY therefore "seem low given anecdotal evidence, which may indeed reflect issues with websites crashing and phone lines jammed and a general reluctance of people to stand in line with lots of other claimants in the current environment", Knightley said. (more...)
Contractual worker at Sheridan prison tests positive for COVID-19
- March 26, 2020
There also were cases in Newton, Sandyston and Sparta. Unlike the first two, the third case wasn't associated with any travel overseas. The county now has 15 confirmed positive cases. The health department is conducting contact investigation with the patients and will be monitoring their general health. "We are taking all possible steps to ensure the well-being of Sussex County and our surrounding communities". (more...)
- March 26, 2020
There also were cases in Newton, Sandyston and Sparta. Unlike the first two, the third case wasn't associated with any travel overseas. The county now has 15 confirmed positive cases. The health department is conducting contact investigation with the patients and will be monitoring their general health. "We are taking all possible steps to ensure the well-being of Sussex County and our surrounding communities". (more...)
Italian priest dies after giving away his ventilator
- March 26, 2020
Don Giuseppe Berardelli was not a funeral, because conditions are as they are in Italy . Father Giuseppe Berardelli, 72, refused to take the respirator while in a hospital after finding out the other patient - who was a complete stranger - also needed it, according to the BBC . (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Don Giuseppe Berardelli was not a funeral, because conditions are as they are in Italy . Father Giuseppe Berardelli, 72, refused to take the respirator while in a hospital after finding out the other patient - who was a complete stranger - also needed it, according to the BBC . (more...)
Prime Minister Trudeau combines federal aid packages into one
- March 26, 2020
He also mentioned that Ottawa has already processed 143,000 EI claims as people are moved from other departments to get the work done. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association's executive vice-president Dennis Laycraft says the industry has been working with Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure meat-packing plants remain open. (more...)
- March 26, 2020
He also mentioned that Ottawa has already processed 143,000 EI claims as people are moved from other departments to get the work done. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association's executive vice-president Dennis Laycraft says the industry has been working with Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure meat-packing plants remain open. (more...)
BC announces 145 new COVID-19 cases, total is now 617
- March 26, 2020
Horgan said only people unable to pay their rent should apply for the rental supplement. "The fewer people who access the program, the more opportunity we have to expand it", said Horgan, noting there are about 500,000 renters in B.C. She said she has concerns about a possible spread of COVID-19 in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. "The stress is off the charts right now". "We need to connect virtually". (more...)
- March 26, 2020
Horgan said only people unable to pay their rent should apply for the rental supplement. "The fewer people who access the program, the more opportunity we have to expand it", said Horgan, noting there are about 500,000 renters in B.C. She said she has concerns about a possible spread of COVID-19 in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. "The stress is off the charts right now". "We need to connect virtually". (more...)
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