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EU Announces $16.4 Billion to Fight Coronavirus Worldwide
- April 08, 2020
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the money would help countries with weak healthcare systems tackle the impact of COVID-19 and also aid their long-term economic recovery. Mr Bahrke said he hoped the commission would "be able to share more information very soon" on the circumstances of the resignation but did not elaborate further. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the money would help countries with weak healthcare systems tackle the impact of COVID-19 and also aid their long-term economic recovery. Mr Bahrke said he hoped the commission would "be able to share more information very soon" on the circumstances of the resignation but did not elaborate further. (more...)
Northern Irish truck driver pleads guilty over Vietnamese truck deaths
- April 08, 2020
Ten of the 39 dead were teenagers, two of whom were only 15-year-old; 31 were men and eight were women. In October previous year, British police had arrested Robinson on murder charges when they 39 people dead inside a truck. In November he pleaded guilty to plotting to assist illegal immigration and it was alleged at the time he was part of a global smuggling ring. He denied a further charge of transferring criminal property. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Ten of the 39 dead were teenagers, two of whom were only 15-year-old; 31 were men and eight were women. In October previous year, British police had arrested Robinson on murder charges when they 39 people dead inside a truck. In November he pleaded guilty to plotting to assist illegal immigration and it was alleged at the time he was part of a global smuggling ring. He denied a further charge of transferring criminal property. (more...)
New York City May Temporarily Bury Coronavirus Victims in Public Park
- April 08, 2020
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has purchased additional refrigerated trucks and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided the city with 80 of its trucks, so most hospitals have one or two morgue trucks, OCME spokeswoman Aja Worthy-Davis said. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has purchased additional refrigerated trucks and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided the city with 80 of its trucks, so most hospitals have one or two morgue trucks, OCME spokeswoman Aja Worthy-Davis said. (more...)
Wisconsin residents head to polls under shadow of coronavirus
- April 08, 2020
Many did not have facial coverings. The decision sparked claims by Democrats of massive disenfranchisement because thousands of voters had yet to receive their mail-in ballots. But these are unprecedented times, and the governor did what was necessary to protect public health and democracy. "The people of Wisconsin, the majority of them, don't spend all their waking hours thinking about are Republicans or Democrats getting the upper hand here", Evers said. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Many did not have facial coverings. The decision sparked claims by Democrats of massive disenfranchisement because thousands of voters had yet to receive their mail-in ballots. But these are unprecedented times, and the governor did what was necessary to protect public health and democracy. "The people of Wisconsin, the majority of them, don't spend all their waking hours thinking about are Republicans or Democrats getting the upper hand here", Evers said. (more...)
Trump on Biden Phone Call: 'It Was Really Good, Really Nice'
- April 08, 2020
But he also said the pair had agreed not to discuss the specifics of their Monday phone call . Following several days of Twitter taunts about the planned call, Trump and his likely Democratic rival in 2020 presidential race finally spoke for about 15 minutes, and the president said that he "appreciated" Biden's call. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
But he also said the pair had agreed not to discuss the specifics of their Monday phone call . Following several days of Twitter taunts about the planned call, Trump and his likely Democratic rival in 2020 presidential race finally spoke for about 15 minutes, and the president said that he "appreciated" Biden's call. (more...)
Ex-Vatican treasurer acquitted of child sex abuse
- April 08, 2020
However his legal woes may not be at an end, as he faces several possible civil cases including from the father of one of the alleged victims - who has subsequently died - who previously said he would launch an action against Pell. Following the ruling on Tuesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he respected the court's decision and offered his thoughts to people who had suffered abuse. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
However his legal woes may not be at an end, as he faces several possible civil cases including from the father of one of the alleged victims - who has subsequently died - who previously said he would launch an action against Pell. Following the ruling on Tuesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he respected the court's decision and offered his thoughts to people who had suffered abuse. (more...)
Coronavirus curve 'is bending' in California, Newsom says
- April 08, 2020
On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence said during a White House briefing that two territories would get some of the ventilators, and he did not mention New York , New Jersey or IL. "I've said many times over the last few weeks: We are in this together", Inslee stated . Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday said 140 ventilators would be sent from her state to NY, saying at this point Oregon doesn't need them. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence said during a White House briefing that two territories would get some of the ventilators, and he did not mention New York , New Jersey or IL. "I've said many times over the last few weeks: We are in this together", Inslee stated . Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday said 140 ventilators would be sent from her state to NY, saying at this point Oregon doesn't need them. (more...)
Coronavirus: Confirm cases approach a million, still soaring
- April 08, 2020
Here the number of confirmed cases is 102,136 and the total number of deaths is 7,716. A further 812 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Spain , Spanish media has reported. In Latin America, Ecuador said it was building a "special camp" for coronavirus victims in the country's largest city, Guayaquil, where more than 80 people have died. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Here the number of confirmed cases is 102,136 and the total number of deaths is 7,716. A further 812 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Spain , Spanish media has reported. In Latin America, Ecuador said it was building a "special camp" for coronavirus victims in the country's largest city, Guayaquil, where more than 80 people have died. (more...)
USA coronavirus peak predicted to see over 3,000 deaths in single day
- April 08, 2020
On Monday, the United Kingdom had reported over 5,000 COVID-19 related deaths with the death toll rising to 5,373. There will be a need for almost 21,000 ventilators, they say. We will see the highest death rate and most hospital resource usage. The projections assume social distancing measures will continue through May. "California started social distancing before NY". (more...)
- April 08, 2020
On Monday, the United Kingdom had reported over 5,000 COVID-19 related deaths with the death toll rising to 5,373. There will be a need for almost 21,000 ventilators, they say. We will see the highest death rate and most hospital resource usage. The projections assume social distancing measures will continue through May. "California started social distancing before NY". (more...)
Miss England 2019 Bhasha Mukherjee resumes work as doctor amid coronavirus
- April 08, 2020
British-Indian Bhasha Mukherjee, who moved to Derby, England from Kolkata at the age of 9, took a short break from her career to compete at Miss World in December 2019, after she was won the Miss England 2019 title previous year in August. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
British-Indian Bhasha Mukherjee, who moved to Derby, England from Kolkata at the age of 9, took a short break from her career to compete at Miss World in December 2019, after she was won the Miss England 2019 title previous year in August. (more...)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Reports 'Largest Single-Day' Increase In Deaths
- April 08, 2020
Families across NY state are suffering through a day like no other since the start of the pandemic. A research model from the University of Washington - one of several cited by leading health authorities - forecasts 81,766 USA coronavirus fatalities by August 4, down about 12,000 from a weekend projection. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Families across NY state are suffering through a day like no other since the start of the pandemic. A research model from the University of Washington - one of several cited by leading health authorities - forecasts 81,766 USA coronavirus fatalities by August 4, down about 12,000 from a weekend projection. (more...)
430,000 people have travelled from China to USA since coronavirus surfaced
- April 08, 2020
Hogan Gidley, a White House spokesperson, described Trump's travel restrictions as a "bold decisive action, which medical professionals say will prove to have saved countless lives". Of those 430,000 people who landed in the USA from China since New Year's Eve, more than 380 ,000 came in January on more than 1,300 direct flights. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Hogan Gidley, a White House spokesperson, described Trump's travel restrictions as a "bold decisive action, which medical professionals say will prove to have saved countless lives". Of those 430,000 people who landed in the USA from China since New Year's Eve, more than 380 ,000 came in January on more than 1,300 direct flights. (more...)
Doctors strike in Pakistan in row over coronavirus protection
- April 08, 2020
This has been stated by DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar in a tweet on Tuesday. "... Most advanced nations / govts are finding it extremely hard to fight this pandemic". Reports also say that they were baton charged; however, the police has denied this. Nearly 100 doctors spent the night in jail despite orders for their release. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
This has been stated by DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar in a tweet on Tuesday. "... Most advanced nations / govts are finding it extremely hard to fight this pandemic". Reports also say that they were baton charged; however, the police has denied this. Nearly 100 doctors spent the night in jail despite orders for their release. (more...)
Virus pain easing in Spain, Italy; bleak days for France, UK
- April 08, 2020
That means the US could see the a resurgence during the next flu season, he said. "We have contacted all of Boris' doctors, and we'll see what's going to take place, but they are ready to go", Trump told reporters. But the health care system is still strained. The United Kingdom on Tuesday reported 786 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours. Austria and the Czech Republic began discussing how to ease some restrictions, starting with reopening some small shops and garden centers next week. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
That means the US could see the a resurgence during the next flu season, he said. "We have contacted all of Boris' doctors, and we'll see what's going to take place, but they are ready to go", Trump told reporters. But the health care system is still strained. The United Kingdom on Tuesday reported 786 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours. Austria and the Czech Republic began discussing how to ease some restrictions, starting with reopening some small shops and garden centers next week. (more...)
Easter bunny, Tooth Fairy deemed 'essential workers' by New Zealand's Prime Minister
- April 08, 2020
However, the Easter Bunny will not be able to provide any treats in parks, playgrounds or any other recreational areas that have been closed off due to social distancing. During a routine press conference, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern deemed both the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny "essential workers", meaning they will continue to leave money and bring Easter baskets to children throughout the country. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
However, the Easter Bunny will not be able to provide any treats in parks, playgrounds or any other recreational areas that have been closed off due to social distancing. During a routine press conference, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern deemed both the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny "essential workers", meaning they will continue to leave money and bring Easter baskets to children throughout the country. (more...)
Trump attacks 'China centric' world health body
- April 08, 2020
He claimed, "They should have known and they probably did know". "So we'll be looking into that very carefully", the president said. "They were wrong about a lot of things", Trump said. "It is supposed to be the World Health Organization, world health, but it panders to China". A spokeswoman for the WHO told The Epoch Times in an email that the organization "expects all its Member States to report data in a timely and accurate manner under the worldwide protocols that have been agreed ... (more...)
- April 08, 2020
He claimed, "They should have known and they probably did know". "So we'll be looking into that very carefully", the president said. "They were wrong about a lot of things", Trump said. "It is supposed to be the World Health Organization, world health, but it panders to China". A spokeswoman for the WHO told The Epoch Times in an email that the organization "expects all its Member States to report data in a timely and accurate manner under the worldwide protocols that have been agreed ... (more...)
Acting Navy secretary submits letter of resignation, tells staff he is quitting
- April 08, 2020
Esper said in a statement . "With the approval of the President, I am appointing current Army Undersecretary Jim McPherson as acting Secretary of the Navy", Esper announced on Twitter . The New York Times reported that Crozier began exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms on Thursday. Captain Crozier sent a letter to defence officials on 30 March begging for assistance with a coronavirus outbreak on his vessel, which has more than 4,000 crewmembers. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Esper said in a statement . "With the approval of the President, I am appointing current Army Undersecretary Jim McPherson as acting Secretary of the Navy", Esper announced on Twitter . The New York Times reported that Crozier began exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms on Thursday. Captain Crozier sent a letter to defence officials on 30 March begging for assistance with a coronavirus outbreak on his vessel, which has more than 4,000 crewmembers. (more...)
Doctors urge governments to release as many inmates as possible amid COVID
- April 08, 2020
Elsewhere in the province, five inmates of the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women in Maple Ridge were released early; and four inmates each were released early from the Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver, the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre near Victoria, and the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Elsewhere in the province, five inmates of the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women in Maple Ridge were released early; and four inmates each were released early from the Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver, the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre near Victoria, and the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre. (more...)
Grisham steps down as White House press secretary
- April 08, 2020
Grisham plans to transition to the first lady's office as soon as her replacement Kayleigh McEnany is adjusted to her role. Melania Trump's former chief of staff Lindsay Reynolds resigned , the first lady said . Her departure comes as President Donald Trump's soon-to-be chief of staff Mark Meadows looks to shake up the White House team. Grisham told Axios : "Sounds like more palace intrigue to me, but I've also been in quarantine". (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Grisham plans to transition to the first lady's office as soon as her replacement Kayleigh McEnany is adjusted to her role. Melania Trump's former chief of staff Lindsay Reynolds resigned , the first lady said . Her departure comes as President Donald Trump's soon-to-be chief of staff Mark Meadows looks to shake up the White House team. Grisham told Axios : "Sounds like more palace intrigue to me, but I've also been in quarantine". (more...)
Trump Threatens to Cut World Health Organization Funding Via Twitter
- April 08, 2020
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus resigns and the United Nations-backed organization is investigated over its treatment of China during the coronavirus pandemic. Reporters have regularly pressed WHO officials on China's role in the CCP virus spreading around the world but each time the officials have deflected answering directly. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus resigns and the United Nations-backed organization is investigated over its treatment of China during the coronavirus pandemic. Reporters have regularly pressed WHO officials on China's role in the CCP virus spreading around the world but each time the officials have deflected answering directly. (more...)
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