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Woman in her 70's confirmed to be NZ's first COVID-19 fatality
- March 29, 2020
She was initially thought to have the flu, along with an underlying health condition, and was in hospital for two or three days before being tested for COVID-19. The Ministry of Health has also started providing an ethic breakdown of the Covid-19 cases: 74.3 per cent are European; 7.3 per cent are Asian; 4 per cent are Maori; 2.9 per cent are Middle Eastern, Latin American or African; and 2.3 per cent are Pasifika. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
She was initially thought to have the flu, along with an underlying health condition, and was in hospital for two or three days before being tested for COVID-19. The Ministry of Health has also started providing an ethic breakdown of the Covid-19 cases: 74.3 per cent are European; 7.3 per cent are Asian; 4 per cent are Maori; 2.9 per cent are Middle Eastern, Latin American or African; and 2.3 per cent are Pasifika. (more...)
CHEO employee tests positive for COVID-19
- March 29, 2020
Effective immediately, the Ontario government is issuing a new emergency order to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, based on the advice of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health. The final exception is funerals, which are allowed with up to 10 people in at one time. According to the province, public events and social gatherings include parades, weddings and communal services within places of worship. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Effective immediately, the Ontario government is issuing a new emergency order to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, based on the advice of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health. The final exception is funerals, which are allowed with up to 10 people in at one time. According to the province, public events and social gatherings include parades, weddings and communal services within places of worship. (more...)
Coronavirus Pandemic: Global death toll crosses 30,000; Italy accounts for one-third
- March 29, 2020
Austria, France and Germany have also sent millions of face masks to Italy as well as protective suits, the European Commission revealed earlier this week. There were 45 new coronavirus cases reported in the mainland on Saturday, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travellers from overseas. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Austria, France and Germany have also sent millions of face masks to Italy as well as protective suits, the European Commission revealed earlier this week. There were 45 new coronavirus cases reported in the mainland on Saturday, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travellers from overseas. (more...)
Three more NW COVID-19 patients have died
- March 29, 2020
He said the public would see a change of "police style and approach" at such places. The number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland rose by two to a total of 15 on Saturday, while 324 people had tested positive, the Public Health Agency said. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
He said the public would see a change of "police style and approach" at such places. The number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland rose by two to a total of 15 on Saturday, while 324 people had tested positive, the Public Health Agency said. (more...)
Saudi: Missiles intercepted above Riyadh and city of Jazan
- March 29, 2020
Al-Malki said the interception of the missiles had resulted in "debris scattering on some residential areas" in Riyadh and Jizan. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have previously targeted Riyadh and other Saudi cities with missiles, rockets and drones. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Al-Malki said the interception of the missiles had resulted in "debris scattering on some residential areas" in Riyadh and Jizan. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have previously targeted Riyadh and other Saudi cities with missiles, rockets and drones. (more...)
Forgive me for the hard decision, says Modi in Mann ki Baat
- March 29, 2020
I apologize for taking these harsh steps which have caused difficulties in your lives, especially the poor people. "I will tell such people that not following restrictions will make it very hard for you to escape the coronavirus", Modi said. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
I apologize for taking these harsh steps which have caused difficulties in your lives, especially the poor people. "I will tell such people that not following restrictions will make it very hard for you to escape the coronavirus", Modi said. (more...)
8 perish as plane explodes during takeoff at NAIA
- March 29, 2020
He said there were no survivors. Video footage showed a huge plume of smoke rising into the night sky as fire crews doused the fuselage with foam. The plane was rented by the Philippine ministry of health to transport basic medical supplies throughout the country. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
He said there were no survivors. Video footage showed a huge plume of smoke rising into the night sky as fire crews doused the fuselage with foam. The plane was rented by the Philippine ministry of health to transport basic medical supplies throughout the country. (more...)
Australia government says growth rate of coronavirus infection slows
- March 29, 2020
From tomorrow, no more than two people can meet outside the home, unless it includes the people in your household. "They are transmitters of the virus", Mr Morrison said earlier Sunday. "There's no rulebook for this but we are in uncharted territory", Scott Morrison said. Morrison said more financial aid will be considered at the government's meeting later on Sunday. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
From tomorrow, no more than two people can meet outside the home, unless it includes the people in your household. "They are transmitters of the virus", Mr Morrison said earlier Sunday. "There's no rulebook for this but we are in uncharted territory", Scott Morrison said. Morrison said more financial aid will be considered at the government's meeting later on Sunday. (more...)
Fake coronavirus cure leaves hundreds dead in Iran
- March 29, 2020
Alcohol is officially banned in Iran , leading to smugglers to acquire ethanol, which is used for cleaning wounds, and methanol, which is used in antifreeze and industrial products. Meanwhile, global health experts have expressed concern that Iran is under-reporting cases of the virus. A five-year-old boy, who was one among them, is now blind. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Alcohol is officially banned in Iran , leading to smugglers to acquire ethanol, which is used for cleaning wounds, and methanol, which is used in antifreeze and industrial products. Meanwhile, global health experts have expressed concern that Iran is under-reporting cases of the virus. A five-year-old boy, who was one among them, is now blind. (more...)
Trump invokes production law to compel GM to supply ventilators
- March 29, 2020
Trump criticised Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, for complaining about the federal government's slow response and took to name-calling, saying Inslee was a "failed presidential candidate". Rubinson said it's unlikely the USA would need that many ventilators at the same time , estimating it will need more like 300,000 fairly quickly. They added they have the ability to supply 10,000 more devices each month after that. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Trump criticised Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, for complaining about the federal government's slow response and took to name-calling, saying Inslee was a "failed presidential candidate". Rubinson said it's unlikely the USA would need that many ventilators at the same time , estimating it will need more like 300,000 fairly quickly. They added they have the ability to supply 10,000 more devices each month after that. (more...)
North Korea fires more missiles than ever, amid coronavirus outbreak
- March 29, 2020
The military is closely monitoring the situation while maintaining a readiness posture, it said. South Korea's military described the launches as "very inappropriate" amid the coronavirus outbreak and urged North Korea to stop such military action. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
The military is closely monitoring the situation while maintaining a readiness posture, it said. South Korea's military described the launches as "very inappropriate" amid the coronavirus outbreak and urged North Korea to stop such military action. (more...)
Japan readies 'unprecedented stimulus' as COVID-19 cases surge
- March 29, 2020
Tokyo authorities had no immediate comment on the NHK report . Of the infections, the majority are still in the capital city of Tokyo , which has confirmed more than 430 cases. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that in a neighborhood close to the prime minister's private residence, the scene was typical of a Saturday morning. A few stopped to pray at a local shrine. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Tokyo authorities had no immediate comment on the NHK report . Of the infections, the majority are still in the capital city of Tokyo , which has confirmed more than 430 cases. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that in a neighborhood close to the prime minister's private residence, the scene was typical of a Saturday morning. A few stopped to pray at a local shrine. (more...)
United States to send troops to Canadian border despite prime minister's objection
- March 29, 2020
With the new regulations, plane and train travel will be impacted. Trudeau says people have to stay home calling it our responsibility to protect our frontline workers, our elderly and vulnerable. However, Canada hasn't made any moves to limit internal travel until now. The prime minister's announcement Saturday comes as his own 14-day period of self-isolation concluded this week, though Trudeau said that, on the advice of medical professionals, he plans to continue working from home. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
With the new regulations, plane and train travel will be impacted. Trudeau says people have to stay home calling it our responsibility to protect our frontline workers, our elderly and vulnerable. However, Canada hasn't made any moves to limit internal travel until now. The prime minister's announcement Saturday comes as his own 14-day period of self-isolation concluded this week, though Trudeau said that, on the advice of medical professionals, he plans to continue working from home. (more...)
Cuomo Opposes Trump's Proposal for Quarantine of NYC Area
- March 29, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday the state will postpone its presidential primary election by almost two months, citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, while Donald Trump said he is considering imposing a quarantine on New York , New Jersey and CT. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday the state will postpone its presidential primary election by almost two months, citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, while Donald Trump said he is considering imposing a quarantine on New York , New Jersey and CT. (more...)
Barr calls for home confinement for inmates vulnerable to COVID-19
- March 29, 2020
The move is meant to slow the spread of the virus among prison populations. Kim Kardashian, who has used his celebrity to successfully lobby the White House on criminal justice reform in the past, wrote on Wednesday evening on Twitter about the need for "empathy" in the prison system during the pandemic. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
The move is meant to slow the spread of the virus among prison populations. Kim Kardashian, who has used his celebrity to successfully lobby the White House on criminal justice reform in the past, wrote on Wednesday evening on Twitter about the need for "empathy" in the prison system during the pandemic. (more...)
Radio Can Play A Huge Role In Fighting Coronavirus: PM Modi
- March 29, 2020
We tell them not to get scared and assure them that nothing is going to happen to them and that their reports will come out negative, she said. The Prime Minister appeared to have taken serious note of misbehaviour with a few doctors. During the course of interaction, PM Modi said that the public should cooperate with the police, adding that while police should avoid usage of strongarm tactics, it is also necessary to enforce discipline. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
We tell them not to get scared and assure them that nothing is going to happen to them and that their reports will come out negative, she said. The Prime Minister appeared to have taken serious note of misbehaviour with a few doctors. During the course of interaction, PM Modi said that the public should cooperate with the police, adding that while police should avoid usage of strongarm tactics, it is also necessary to enforce discipline. (more...)
South Korea says North Korea has fired projectiles into sea
- March 29, 2020
North Korea has fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea said Sunday. They flew for about 250 kilometers to the northeast and fell at around 6:13 a.m. Pyongyang is under multiple sets of United Nations, US and other sanctions over its weapons programmes. March has been a typical time for North Korea to conduct military drills, including tests of its ballistic missiles. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
North Korea has fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea said Sunday. They flew for about 250 kilometers to the northeast and fell at around 6:13 a.m. Pyongyang is under multiple sets of United Nations, US and other sanctions over its weapons programmes. March has been a typical time for North Korea to conduct military drills, including tests of its ballistic missiles. (more...)
Actor Arrested For Allegedly Peddling Fake Coronavirus Cure
- March 29, 2020
Mr. Middlebrook whose credits include small parts in Iron Man 3 , Thor and Moneyball , according to the Internet Movie Database, allegedly claimed to have personally developed a "patent pending" cure for the coronavirus . There are no known cures or vaccines for COVID-19, though a few states, the federal government and countries around the world are conducting trials for experimental drugs to combat the global pandemic. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Mr. Middlebrook whose credits include small parts in Iron Man 3 , Thor and Moneyball , according to the Internet Movie Database, allegedly claimed to have personally developed a "patent pending" cure for the coronavirus . There are no known cures or vaccines for COVID-19, though a few states, the federal government and countries around the world are conducting trials for experimental drugs to combat the global pandemic. (more...)
Abortion Providers Sue to Keep Killing Babies During Pandemic
- March 29, 2020
These "fetal heartbeat" laws are now being challenged by separate lawsuits against the respective states. Paxton slammed the Planned Parenthood lawsuit on Twitter, saying it was "unconscionable that abortion providers are fighting against the health of Texans and withholding desperately needed supplies and personal protective equipment in favor of a procedure that they refer to as a "choice" and saying he would "tirelessly defend" the order. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
These "fetal heartbeat" laws are now being challenged by separate lawsuits against the respective states. Paxton slammed the Planned Parenthood lawsuit on Twitter, saying it was "unconscionable that abortion providers are fighting against the health of Texans and withholding desperately needed supplies and personal protective equipment in favor of a procedure that they refer to as a "choice" and saying he would "tirelessly defend" the order. (more...)
Earth Hour: 'Turn Off Unnecessary Lights Tonight'
- March 29, 2020
Greenrock Chairman Eugene Dean said, "Our observance of Earth Hour is clearly different this year, however, we are all excited about the prospects, and look forward to the community participating this evening, between 8:30 - 9:30pm, by switching off their lights at home". (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Greenrock Chairman Eugene Dean said, "Our observance of Earth Hour is clearly different this year, however, we are all excited about the prospects, and look forward to the community participating this evening, between 8:30 - 9:30pm, by switching off their lights at home". (more...)
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