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Could be another 30 days at least for Canada-US border closure
- April 20, 2020
On March 24, two days before Trump's musing, and his odd claim that the US had already placed soldiers near the Canadian border to counter illegal trade, Trudeau's cabinet quietly passed an order once again renewing the reciprocal police firearm amnesty - and gave the same firearm exemptions to border patrol and customs and immigration enforcement officers at 53 border locations from Alaska and the state of Washington through every border state to Maine. (more...)
- April 20, 2020
On March 24, two days before Trump's musing, and his odd claim that the US had already placed soldiers near the Canadian border to counter illegal trade, Trudeau's cabinet quietly passed an order once again renewing the reciprocal police firearm amnesty - and gave the same firearm exemptions to border patrol and customs and immigration enforcement officers at 53 border locations from Alaska and the state of Washington through every border state to Maine. (more...)
COVID-19: US Death Toll Tops 40,000 - Johns Hopkins
- April 20, 2020
The World Bank Group is expected to launch health emergency programs in over 100 countries by the end of April to support the fight against COVID-19, with 64 already in operation, President David Malpass said Friday, adding that the WBG will work to deploy as much as 160 billion US dollars over the next 15 months. (more...)
- April 20, 2020
The World Bank Group is expected to launch health emergency programs in over 100 countries by the end of April to support the fight against COVID-19, with 64 already in operation, President David Malpass said Friday, adding that the WBG will work to deploy as much as 160 billion US dollars over the next 15 months. (more...)
179 recovered coronavirus patients in South Korea tested positive again
- April 19, 2020
The death toll rose to 234. Seoul is expected to announce on Sunday whether it will extend its social distancing campaign that was already extended once on April 4.ople easing up on social distancing. However, it called on the public to keep practicing social distancing due to a number of imported cases as well as cluster infections at hospitals and churches. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The death toll rose to 234. Seoul is expected to announce on Sunday whether it will extend its social distancing campaign that was already extended once on April 4.ople easing up on social distancing. However, it called on the public to keep practicing social distancing due to a number of imported cases as well as cluster infections at hospitals and churches. (more...)
Coronavirus: UK launches first Bangladesh rescue flights
- April 19, 2020
The flights will return as many as 850 British nationals to the United Kingdom, with priority given to elderly people, those with underlying health conditions and other at risk of developing severe coronavirus symptoms. Around 5,000 British nationals will have returned to the United Kingdom from India between 8-19 April on 21 United Kingdom charter flights from 11 Indian cities. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The flights will return as many as 850 British nationals to the United Kingdom, with priority given to elderly people, those with underlying health conditions and other at risk of developing severe coronavirus symptoms. Around 5,000 British nationals will have returned to the United Kingdom from India between 8-19 April on 21 United Kingdom charter flights from 11 Indian cities. (more...)
Bill Gates hikes coronavirus contribution after bashing Trump for defunding WHO
- April 19, 2020
The $250 million overall commitment is intended "to support development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines; help strengthen African and South Asian health systems; and help mitigate the social and economic impacts of the virus", a news release from the foundation said. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The $250 million overall commitment is intended "to support development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines; help strengthen African and South Asian health systems; and help mitigate the social and economic impacts of the virus", a news release from the foundation said. (more...)
Coronavirus: Lifting lockdown requires balanced judgement - Gove
- April 19, 2020
The government will make a "balanced judgement" when deciding how to relax the coronavirus lockdown, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said. Gove claimed there were inaccuracies in the Sunday Times report , which was based largely on unnamed civil service sources, and that the government would issue a rebuttal. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The government will make a "balanced judgement" when deciding how to relax the coronavirus lockdown, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said. Gove claimed there were inaccuracies in the Sunday Times report , which was based largely on unnamed civil service sources, and that the government would issue a rebuttal. (more...)
Unusual sight in the national park: Lions floating on the road
- April 19, 2020
The pride includes two rare and endangered white lions. "Lions are used to people in vehicles", he said. Animals are making the most of coronavirus lockdown . Many wild animals were spotted taking rounds of human colonies in different parts of the world. One of the happiest pictures of animals living a carefree life is coming from a national park in South Africa, even as COVID-19 continues to keep humans at bay. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The pride includes two rare and endangered white lions. "Lions are used to people in vehicles", he said. Animals are making the most of coronavirus lockdown . Many wild animals were spotted taking rounds of human colonies in different parts of the world. One of the happiest pictures of animals living a carefree life is coming from a national park in South Africa, even as COVID-19 continues to keep humans at bay. (more...)
COVID-19 death toll crosses 450 in India, cases at 13,835
- April 19, 2020
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said 16,365 individuals in the country have so far been confirmed positive for the infection. These were the districts which had reported cases of COVID-19. Punjab and Karnataka have reported 13 deaths each. Telangana has 791 cases, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 603 and Kerala at 396. - Karnataka has a total of 384 cases. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said 16,365 individuals in the country have so far been confirmed positive for the infection. These were the districts which had reported cases of COVID-19. Punjab and Karnataka have reported 13 deaths each. Telangana has 791 cases, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 603 and Kerala at 396. - Karnataka has a total of 384 cases. (more...)
US Judge Denies Longtime Trump Adviser Roger Stone's Bid for New Trial
- April 19, 2020
His charges stemmed from then-special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Jackson's order says Stone has 14 days from Thursday's ruling to file an appeal or report to serve his sentence at the institution designated by Bureau of Prisons. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
His charges stemmed from then-special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Jackson's order says Stone has 14 days from Thursday's ruling to file an appeal or report to serve his sentence at the institution designated by Bureau of Prisons. (more...)
Whitmer fears of lockdown extension due to protesters' 'irresponsible actions'
- April 19, 2020
Despite health officials stressing the importance of stay-at-home measures, prominent figures on the right, including Fox News , Rush Limbaugh , and rightwing website the Gateway Pundit have begun to champion the conservative effort. Whitmer said MI has many regions, different types of businesses and places where people travel more than others to work. "I've never contemplated that we would have local law enforcement writing tickets for every violation". (more...)
- April 19, 2020
Despite health officials stressing the importance of stay-at-home measures, prominent figures on the right, including Fox News , Rush Limbaugh , and rightwing website the Gateway Pundit have begun to champion the conservative effort. Whitmer said MI has many regions, different types of businesses and places where people travel more than others to work. "I've never contemplated that we would have local law enforcement writing tickets for every violation". (more...)
RCMP respond to active shooter situation in rural Nova Scotia
- April 19, 2020
Mass shootings are rare in Canada where gun laws are stricter compared to those in the United States. He is described as being between six-foot-two-inches and six-foot-three-inches tall, bald and has green eyes. RCMP say Wortman's vehicle is marked #28B11, behind rear passenger window. Officers remain on scene Sunday morning and are asking the public to call 911 if there is anyone on their property. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
Mass shootings are rare in Canada where gun laws are stricter compared to those in the United States. He is described as being between six-foot-two-inches and six-foot-three-inches tall, bald and has green eyes. RCMP say Wortman's vehicle is marked #28B11, behind rear passenger window. Officers remain on scene Sunday morning and are asking the public to call 911 if there is anyone on their property. (more...)
Small plane causes stir after landing on highway near Quebec City
- April 19, 2020
Drivers collectively slowed down to provide enough room for the plane to stick the landing on the Canadian highway. One driver had a front-row seat to the marvelous landing and was directly behind the small airplane as it touched down. When it finds a gap in the traffic the pilot quickly manages to make a smooth landing on Highway 40 without hitting anything or injuring anyone, despite it taking up most of the carriageway. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
Drivers collectively slowed down to provide enough room for the plane to stick the landing on the Canadian highway. One driver had a front-row seat to the marvelous landing and was directly behind the small airplane as it touched down. When it finds a gap in the traffic the pilot quickly manages to make a smooth landing on Highway 40 without hitting anything or injuring anyone, despite it taking up most of the carriageway. (more...)
South Korea relaxes some social distancing rules as new virus cases fall
- April 19, 2020
This brought the country's total infections to 10,653, with the death toll at least 232. "It is safest to maintain the intensive social distancing, but it isn't easy realistically". "As health authorities we remain vigilant against the virus, which can be a silent spreader and has a high infectivity". Four new cases have been registered in the province of Gyeonggi, two in the North Gyeongsang Province, two in the South Chungcheong Province, one in the capital of Seoul and three more in ... (more...)
- April 19, 2020
This brought the country's total infections to 10,653, with the death toll at least 232. "It is safest to maintain the intensive social distancing, but it isn't easy realistically". "As health authorities we remain vigilant against the virus, which can be a silent spreader and has a high infectivity". Four new cases have been registered in the province of Gyeonggi, two in the North Gyeongsang Province, two in the South Chungcheong Province, one in the capital of Seoul and three more in ... (more...)
Global coronavirus deaths exceed 150,000
- April 19, 2020
At least 17,000 people in the state have died. The new figures come as states consider relaxing social distancing regulations in order to jumpstart the economy. These were the details of the news COVID-19: U.S. records 1,891 deaths in 24 hours for this day. US coronavirus deaths topped 35,400 on Friday, rising by more than 2,000 for the fourth day in a row, according to a Reuters tally , as some states announced timetables for lifting restrictions aimed at blunting the pandemic. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
At least 17,000 people in the state have died. The new figures come as states consider relaxing social distancing regulations in order to jumpstart the economy. These were the details of the news COVID-19: U.S. records 1,891 deaths in 24 hours for this day. US coronavirus deaths topped 35,400 on Friday, rising by more than 2,000 for the fourth day in a row, according to a Reuters tally , as some states announced timetables for lifting restrictions aimed at blunting the pandemic. (more...)
Hydroxychloroquine Not Effective Against Coronavirus Infection, Says Study
- April 19, 2020
Dr. Jennings Ryan Staley sold an undercover Federal Bureau of Investigation agent a "COVID-19 management program", which he claimed could both cure COVID-19 and prevent infection, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California said in a statement on April 16 . (more...)
- April 19, 2020
Dr. Jennings Ryan Staley sold an undercover Federal Bureau of Investigation agent a "COVID-19 management program", which he claimed could both cure COVID-19 and prevent infection, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California said in a statement on April 16 . (more...)
Police investigate 17 bodies found at N.J. nursing home
- April 19, 2020
According to New Jersey's health commissioner, 10% of 60,000 people in care facilities across the state have Covid-19. The nursing home, the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center, is split into two buildings designated I and II. Police did not find a body in the shed, but said the facility's tiny morgue was "overwhelmed". As of Thursday morning there were 1,394 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among patients and staff at the state's almost 4,000 elder care facilities. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
According to New Jersey's health commissioner, 10% of 60,000 people in care facilities across the state have Covid-19. The nursing home, the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center, is split into two buildings designated I and II. Police did not find a body in the shed, but said the facility's tiny morgue was "overwhelmed". As of Thursday morning there were 1,394 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among patients and staff at the state's almost 4,000 elder care facilities. (more...)
Virus fears keep Orthodox Easter worshippers at home
- April 19, 2020
The issue has split the Orthodox world, with some churches supporting it and others criticizing the move. "Let's do everything we can to be proud of our decisions and actions in years to come". All the Ukrainian churches have been closed for people because of COVID-19 outbreak, and believers wait for the priest right near their houses. Earlier this week, the Georgian government and the patriarchate agreed on that the traditional Easter service on Saturday night would be held with police ... (more...)
- April 19, 2020
The issue has split the Orthodox world, with some churches supporting it and others criticizing the move. "Let's do everything we can to be proud of our decisions and actions in years to come". All the Ukrainian churches have been closed for people because of COVID-19 outbreak, and believers wait for the priest right near their houses. Earlier this week, the Georgian government and the patriarchate agreed on that the traditional Easter service on Saturday night would be held with police ... (more...)
No end in sight for coronavirus lockdown
- April 19, 2020
Speaking at the same press conference, Mr Raab said the UK's lockdown would continue for "at least" another three weeks. This included the capacity of the National Health Service to cope with the epidemic, a sustained and consistent decrease in death and infection rates, adequate access to tests and personal protective equipment and a guarantee that there would be no rebound in the outbreak. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
Speaking at the same press conference, Mr Raab said the UK's lockdown would continue for "at least" another three weeks. This included the capacity of the National Health Service to cope with the epidemic, a sustained and consistent decrease in death and infection rates, adequate access to tests and personal protective equipment and a guarantee that there would be no rebound in the outbreak. (more...)
Spain extends COVID-19 lockdown through May 9
- April 19, 2020
On Saturday night, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced in an address to the nation his plans to extend the lockdown until May 9. "We have done the hardest part through responsibility and social discipline. Health emergency chief Fernando Simon earlier said he hoped to see soon a steeper decrease in the number of coronavirus deaths. Healthcare workers dressed in protective gear collect samples from drivers at a drive-through testing point for the COVID-19 disease at the ... (more...)
- April 19, 2020
On Saturday night, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced in an address to the nation his plans to extend the lockdown until May 9. "We have done the hardest part through responsibility and social discipline. Health emergency chief Fernando Simon earlier said he hoped to see soon a steeper decrease in the number of coronavirus deaths. Healthcare workers dressed in protective gear collect samples from drivers at a drive-through testing point for the COVID-19 disease at the ... (more...)
Trump consults faith leaders on phased-in reopening
- April 19, 2020
Mr Trump said his Government's response to the pandemic rivalled that of Germany, which has recorded almost 4,500 coronavirus-related deaths. The protesters denounced a wide range of targets, from Democratic governors to Microsoft founder and public health philanthropist Bill Gates, to 5G cellphone technology. (more...)
- April 19, 2020
Mr Trump said his Government's response to the pandemic rivalled that of Germany, which has recorded almost 4,500 coronavirus-related deaths. The protesters denounced a wide range of targets, from Democratic governors to Microsoft founder and public health philanthropist Bill Gates, to 5G cellphone technology. (more...)
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