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China Reports 35 New Imported Coronavirus Cases, Six Deaths
- April 02, 2020
Nearly all of Tuesday's 36 new cases in China involved arrivals from overseas, the National Health Commission said, down from 48 a day earlier, and taking total infections to 81,554. The province also disclosed that one other case was reclassified as "confirmed", while 289 had completed quarantine. Under similar guidelines as symptomatic patients, asymptomatic patients and their close contacts will be put under a mandatory 14-day quarantine immediately upon discovery, Chang said, adding ... (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Nearly all of Tuesday's 36 new cases in China involved arrivals from overseas, the National Health Commission said, down from 48 a day earlier, and taking total infections to 81,554. The province also disclosed that one other case was reclassified as "confirmed", while 289 had completed quarantine. Under similar guidelines as symptomatic patients, asymptomatic patients and their close contacts will be put under a mandatory 14-day quarantine immediately upon discovery, Chang said, adding ... (more...)
European Union issues guidance for free movement of mobile workers within EU
- April 02, 2020
According to a draft of the proposal seen by Bloomberg, it will take the form of a lending scheme underpinned by guarantees from European Union member countries. Beyond these specific categories of workers, the guidelines also clarify that European Union member states should allow frontier workers to continue crossing borders if work in the sector concerned is still allowed in the host member state. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
According to a draft of the proposal seen by Bloomberg, it will take the form of a lending scheme underpinned by guarantees from European Union member countries. Beyond these specific categories of workers, the guidelines also clarify that European Union member states should allow frontier workers to continue crossing borders if work in the sector concerned is still allowed in the host member state. (more...)
Global COVID-19 infection rate to surpass one Million mark 'very soon'
- April 02, 2020
He said: "As we enter the fourth month since the start of the pandemic, I am deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of infection", he said. The outbreak is still caused by people who show signs of illness, including fever and cough, but it is important for World Health Organization to consider that "full spectrum of diseases" to capture, she added. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
He said: "As we enter the fourth month since the start of the pandemic, I am deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of infection", he said. The outbreak is still caused by people who show signs of illness, including fever and cough, but it is important for World Health Organization to consider that "full spectrum of diseases" to capture, she added. (more...)
Afghan govt to release 100 Taliban militants from jails today
- April 02, 2020
Following Abdullah's backing, the spokesperson of President Ghani said the Taliban had no reasons to delay the intra-Afghan dialogue. About the talks, the NSC said on Twitter: "The two sides held face-to-face negotiations about the release of Afghan National Defence and Security Force personnel as well as Taliban prisoners". (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Following Abdullah's backing, the spokesperson of President Ghani said the Taliban had no reasons to delay the intra-Afghan dialogue. About the talks, the NSC said on Twitter: "The two sides held face-to-face negotiations about the release of Afghan National Defence and Security Force personnel as well as Taliban prisoners". (more...)
North Korea reacts to Pompeo 'insult' with threat to cut off talks
- April 02, 2020
Pompeo last week told the Group of Seven nations to "stay committed to applying diplomatic and economic pressure" over Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs while calling on the nuclear-armed state to return to talks. In a telephone briefing with South Korea's Yonhap and other Asian news outlets, Pompeo said his position and that of Trump had always been "in lockstep". (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Pompeo last week told the Group of Seven nations to "stay committed to applying diplomatic and economic pressure" over Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs while calling on the nuclear-armed state to return to talks. In a telephone briefing with South Korea's Yonhap and other Asian news outlets, Pompeo said his position and that of Trump had always been "in lockstep". (more...)
Google will skip April Fool’s Day pranks this year
- April 02, 2020
Authorities in Thailand warned individuals joking about the virus could be punished under a law carrying a sentence of up to five years behind bars. South African Twitter users shared their thoughts on the matter and said it felt "inappropriate" to be making jokes about Covid-19. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Authorities in Thailand warned individuals joking about the virus could be punished under a law carrying a sentence of up to five years behind bars. South African Twitter users shared their thoughts on the matter and said it felt "inappropriate" to be making jokes about Covid-19. (more...)
Daniel Pearl: Pakistan overturns convicted man's death sentence
- April 02, 2020
Sheikh is expected to be released shortly, as he has been in jail for 18 years. But only Sheikh, the ringleader, was sentenced to death. Since Sheikh has been in prison for the past 18 years, his seven-year sentence will be counted from the time served. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Sheikh is expected to be released shortly, as he has been in jail for 18 years. But only Sheikh, the ringleader, was sentenced to death. Since Sheikh has been in prison for the past 18 years, his seven-year sentence will be counted from the time served. (more...)
More Positive COVID-19 Tests in Mason County
- April 02, 2020
New case in LincolnLincoln authorities reported a new case of coronavirus in a news release Wednesday, bringing that area's health district cases to nine. Douglas County officials have confirmed that six long-term care residents and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. On Sunday, two residents tested positive, the total number of residents impacted is now eight, according to the release. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
New case in LincolnLincoln authorities reported a new case of coronavirus in a news release Wednesday, bringing that area's health district cases to nine. Douglas County officials have confirmed that six long-term care residents and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. On Sunday, two residents tested positive, the total number of residents impacted is now eight, according to the release. (more...)
Covid 19 coronavirus: Newborn in CT dies of complications relating to virus
- April 02, 2020
CT has at least 3128 cases and 69 deaths as a result of Covid-19. "This is a virus that attacks our most fragile without mercy", he said. The death comes days after officials in the state of IL reported Saturday the first death of an infant from the virus. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
CT has at least 3128 cases and 69 deaths as a result of Covid-19. "This is a virus that attacks our most fragile without mercy", he said. The death comes days after officials in the state of IL reported Saturday the first death of an infant from the virus. (more...)
Truck carrying toilet paper crashes, burns on Texas interstate
- April 02, 2020
It was around 4:00 a.m. when the big rig crashed and burst into flames along Interstate-20, near the I-45 interchange. The truck was carrying a cargo of industrial-sized rolls of toilet paper typically used in stores, restaurants and businesses. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
It was around 4:00 a.m. when the big rig crashed and burst into flames along Interstate-20, near the I-45 interchange. The truck was carrying a cargo of industrial-sized rolls of toilet paper typically used in stores, restaurants and businesses. (more...)
Classified US government report says China's coronavirus numbers are fake
- April 02, 2020
Three anonymous officials confirmed to Bloomberg News that the determination was made in a report to the White House. Recently, Daily Mail said that China's true infection total could be anything up to 40 times as high as reports had suggested. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Three anonymous officials confirmed to Bloomberg News that the determination was made in a report to the White House. Recently, Daily Mail said that China's true infection total could be anything up to 40 times as high as reports had suggested. (more...)
US expects up to 200K deaths if virus response perfect
- April 02, 2020
Anthony Fauci , a member of the Task Force and the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, who on Sunday warned of a similar number of deaths. Deborah Birx , the White House's coronavirus response coordinator, told NBC's " Today " Monday that a projection of 100,000-200,000 us coronavirus deaths is based on the presumption that citizens follow social-distancing guidelines "almost perfectly". (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Anthony Fauci , a member of the Task Force and the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, who on Sunday warned of a similar number of deaths. Deborah Birx , the White House's coronavirus response coordinator, told NBC's " Today " Monday that a projection of 100,000-200,000 us coronavirus deaths is based on the presumption that citizens follow social-distancing guidelines "almost perfectly". (more...)
Graph shows United Kingdom on trajectory to match Italy and Spain's death toll
- April 02, 2020
Spain, whose outbreak is the world's second-deadliest after Italy, reported another national record with 849 deaths in one day, dampening hopes it could have passed the peak of the crisis that has debilitated the country for weeks. The lockdown in Italy has, therefore, been extended until April 13. In the first two weeks of the shutdown, calls to a government helpline for victims of gender violence skyrocketed, the government said. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Spain, whose outbreak is the world's second-deadliest after Italy, reported another national record with 849 deaths in one day, dampening hopes it could have passed the peak of the crisis that has debilitated the country for weeks. The lockdown in Italy has, therefore, been extended until April 13. In the first two weeks of the shutdown, calls to a government helpline for victims of gender violence skyrocketed, the government said. (more...)
Florida's Governor Relents, Orders Statewide Lockdown Because Of Coronavirus
- April 02, 2020
Across Florida , the state health department reports almost 7,000 cases of COVID-19 as of noon Wednesday, with more than 900 people hospitalized and 87 deaths. "When I called for this stay-at-home order almost two weeks ago, there was a reason". I said then I would stand with the Governor when he issued the order, and I do so now. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Across Florida , the state health department reports almost 7,000 cases of COVID-19 as of noon Wednesday, with more than 900 people hospitalized and 87 deaths. "When I called for this stay-at-home order almost two weeks ago, there was a reason". I said then I would stand with the Governor when he issued the order, and I do so now. (more...)
COVID-19 deaths in the United States now exceed 4,000
- April 02, 2020
Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that as of early Wednesday morning, the COVID-19 virus has killed 4,081 people in the U.S. The total number of confirmed cases is approaching 200,000. White House officials and task force members asserted that mitigation and social distancing measures are the only way out to prevent the spread of the deadly virus despite that being painful and having its own toll on the American economy. (more...)
- April 02, 2020
Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that as of early Wednesday morning, the COVID-19 virus has killed 4,081 people in the U.S. The total number of confirmed cases is approaching 200,000. White House officials and task force members asserted that mitigation and social distancing measures are the only way out to prevent the spread of the deadly virus despite that being painful and having its own toll on the American economy. (more...)
Venezuelan Prosecutors Summon Opposition Leader Guaido Over Attempted Coup, Assassination
- April 01, 2020
If fully implemented, the United States and European Union would lift sanctions, including sweeping USA restrictions on Venezuela's vital oil exports and on Maduro and his allies as individuals, the State Department said. But Maduro remains in power with the support of the military as well as Russian Federation and China. Last September, Guaido proposed a similar transitional government in talks with Maduro officials sponsored by Norway, which never gained traction. (more...)
- April 01, 2020
If fully implemented, the United States and European Union would lift sanctions, including sweeping USA restrictions on Venezuela's vital oil exports and on Maduro and his allies as individuals, the State Department said. But Maduro remains in power with the support of the military as well as Russian Federation and China. Last September, Guaido proposed a similar transitional government in talks with Maduro officials sponsored by Norway, which never gained traction. (more...)
Countries threaten jail for April Fools' Day jokes about coronavirus
- April 01, 2020
Authorities in India, Taiwan, and Germany have also warned people against spreading fake news on April Fools' Day , the Hill reports. Tech giant Google , often known for their April Fools' antics, have cancelled their annual tradition out of respect for those battling the disease. (more...)
- April 01, 2020
Authorities in India, Taiwan, and Germany have also warned people against spreading fake news on April Fools' Day , the Hill reports. Tech giant Google , often known for their April Fools' antics, have cancelled their annual tradition out of respect for those battling the disease. (more...)
France reports record 499 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
- April 01, 2020
Thus, the total number of cases amounts to 40,174, of which 19,354 are still hospitalised (1,734 more than the previous day), 4,632 of which are now in resuscitation services. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has warned that the toughest weeks in the full-fledged war against the virus were still to come, as doctors in the capital said on Monday they were close to saturation point. (more...)
- April 01, 2020
Thus, the total number of cases amounts to 40,174, of which 19,354 are still hospitalised (1,734 more than the previous day), 4,632 of which are now in resuscitation services. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has warned that the toughest weeks in the full-fledged war against the virus were still to come, as doctors in the capital said on Monday they were close to saturation point. (more...)
Trump Warns Iran and its Proxies Against Attacking US Troops in Iraq
- April 01, 2020
But it was not immediately clear whether the U.S. had ultimately received the Iraqi government's approval. Iran , which wields huge influence in its western neighbour, said that it had not. Two further batteries destined for Iraq were still in Kuwait, the official added. Meanwhile, Director of the Center of the Republic for Strategic Studies Moataz Mohiuddin told Asharq Al-Awsat that following the redeployment of U.S. (more...)
- April 01, 2020
But it was not immediately clear whether the U.S. had ultimately received the Iraqi government's approval. Iran , which wields huge influence in its western neighbour, said that it had not. Two further batteries destined for Iraq were still in Kuwait, the official added. Meanwhile, Director of the Center of the Republic for Strategic Studies Moataz Mohiuddin told Asharq Al-Awsat that following the redeployment of U.S. (more...)
NYPD detective dies of coronavirus; 3rd department death in 48 hours
- April 01, 2020
Det. Cedric Dixon, 48, is the third member of the NYPD to die of the virus in just over 48 hours, according to the commissioner. "We know that those numbers are going to continually grow", Shea said of confirmed cases. Shea did not say how long cops were being told to stay home once they go out with potentially deadly pandemic COVID-19. This video, shared by NYPD Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, shows an NYPD auto rolling through John V Lindsay East River Park in Manhattan as a social ... (more...)
- April 01, 2020
Det. Cedric Dixon, 48, is the third member of the NYPD to die of the virus in just over 48 hours, according to the commissioner. "We know that those numbers are going to continually grow", Shea said of confirmed cases. Shea did not say how long cops were being told to stay home once they go out with potentially deadly pandemic COVID-19. This video, shared by NYPD Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, shows an NYPD auto rolling through John V Lindsay East River Park in Manhattan as a social ... (more...)
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