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Three lions, four tigers test positive for Covid-19 at Bronx Zoo
- April 23, 2020
The four-year-old Malayan tiger , named Nadia, was tested after it started showing signs of illness on March 27, 11 days after the zoo closed to the public because of the virus. The cats are the first pets in the U.S.to test positive , according to McClatchy News. After the tiger was found to be infected, the Central Zoo Authority in India had sounded a red alert for all zoological parks and told them to collect testing samples of animals on a fortnightly basis. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The four-year-old Malayan tiger , named Nadia, was tested after it started showing signs of illness on March 27, 11 days after the zoo closed to the public because of the virus. The cats are the first pets in the U.S.to test positive , according to McClatchy News. After the tiger was found to be infected, the Central Zoo Authority in India had sounded a red alert for all zoological parks and told them to collect testing samples of animals on a fortnightly basis. (more...)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards ‘successfully launch military satellite’
- April 23, 2020
The United States argues that such launches by Iran breach United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, which calls upon Tehran not to undertake activities related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such technology. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The United States argues that such launches by Iran breach United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, which calls upon Tehran not to undertake activities related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such technology. (more...)
Governors discuss testing, OH elective surgery ban
- April 23, 2020
New or other chronic conditions that may have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life should also be evaluated. DeWine said patients must be informed of the risk of contracting COVID-19. At 21 April, Ohio had reported a total of 13 725 cases of coronavirus and 557 deaths, according to The New York Times . "This approval will greatly expand our state's ability to increase our testing capacity", said DeWine. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
New or other chronic conditions that may have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life should also be evaluated. DeWine said patients must be informed of the risk of contracting COVID-19. At 21 April, Ohio had reported a total of 13 725 cases of coronavirus and 557 deaths, according to The New York Times . "This approval will greatly expand our state's ability to increase our testing capacity", said DeWine. (more...)
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to speak to the Queen and Trump
- April 23, 2020
Is Boris Johnson back in the driver's seat? Calls within the United Kingdom for a formal investigation into the country's handling of the health crisis within its borders are growing among the opposition party, which said there have been "shocking failures" in the distribution of protective gear and a slow government response. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Is Boris Johnson back in the driver's seat? Calls within the United Kingdom for a formal investigation into the country's handling of the health crisis within its borders are growing among the opposition party, which said there have been "shocking failures" in the distribution of protective gear and a slow government response. (more...)
Canada provides support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19
- April 23, 2020
Over $75 million will be allotted to support Inuit, Metis and First Nations students. On top of all of this, the Prime Minister also announced the doubling of grants for the 2020 to 2021 school year, as well as the extension of federal graduate research scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Over $75 million will be allotted to support Inuit, Metis and First Nations students. On top of all of this, the Prime Minister also announced the doubling of grants for the 2020 to 2021 school year, as well as the extension of federal graduate research scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. (more...)
In Japan, Italian cruise ship grapples with coronavirus cluster
- April 23, 2020
One crew member became seriously ill Wednesday and was sent to a hospital, where he was put on a respirator, officials said. More planning time, equipment and trained personnel were required before they could board the ship, officials said. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
One crew member became seriously ill Wednesday and was sent to a hospital, where he was put on a respirator, officials said. More planning time, equipment and trained personnel were required before they could board the ship, officials said. (more...)
Scientists discover a new snake and name it after Salazar Slytherin
- April 23, 2020
A newly discovered serpent that resides in the forests of northeast India has been given, perhaps, the most apropos name from all of fiction. A snake of green pit viper species discovered by a team of researchers from India has been named after the character Salazar Slytherin from JK Rowling's Harry Potter movies series, CNN has reported . (more...)
- April 23, 2020
A newly discovered serpent that resides in the forests of northeast India has been given, perhaps, the most apropos name from all of fiction. A snake of green pit viper species discovered by a team of researchers from India has been named after the character Salazar Slytherin from JK Rowling's Harry Potter movies series, CNN has reported . (more...)
Bloomberg helping northeast tri-state contact tracing program
- April 23, 2020
The former mayor of New York City will contribute more than $10 million to the effort, which will involve testing, tracing and then isolating residents with the deadly virus. During a press conference, a reporter told the governor she had spoken to demonstrators outside the venue before the briefing, telling Cuomo, "These are regular people who are not getting a paycheck". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The former mayor of New York City will contribute more than $10 million to the effort, which will involve testing, tracing and then isolating residents with the deadly virus. During a press conference, a reporter told the governor she had spoken to demonstrators outside the venue before the briefing, telling Cuomo, "These are regular people who are not getting a paycheck". (more...)
United States steps up claims China created coronavirus
- April 23, 2020
According to the State Department, the virus could have originated from a bioweapons lab in Wuhan, but such claims will require a thorough investigation. "If you were going to design it in a lab the sequence changes make no sense as all previous evidence would tell you it would make the virus worse". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
According to the State Department, the virus could have originated from a bioweapons lab in Wuhan, but such claims will require a thorough investigation. "If you were going to design it in a lab the sequence changes make no sense as all previous evidence would tell you it would make the virus worse". (more...)
Las Vegas mayor spars with CNN over reopening the city
- April 23, 2020
A city statistician said it couldn't be done because "people from all parts of southern Nevada come in to work in the city", she said. When shown by Cooper a graphic from Chinese researchers of how easily an asymptomatic person can spread the coronavirus in a restaurant, Goodman responded by stating that "this isn't China, this is Las Vegas , Nevada". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
A city statistician said it couldn't be done because "people from all parts of southern Nevada come in to work in the city", she said. When shown by Cooper a graphic from Chinese researchers of how easily an asymptomatic person can spread the coronavirus in a restaurant, Goodman responded by stating that "this isn't China, this is Las Vegas , Nevada". (more...)
Global hunger could double due to coronavirus pandemic
- April 23, 2020
The Independent also pointed that even before COVID-19 had reached its global pandemic status, Beasley had been warning global leaders that 2020 would bring "the worst humanitarian crisis since World War Two". Of those already deemed acutely hungry, many are in conflict zones such as Syria or in countries badly hit by the impact of climate change, according to a United Nations report. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The Independent also pointed that even before COVID-19 had reached its global pandemic status, Beasley had been warning global leaders that 2020 would bring "the worst humanitarian crisis since World War Two". Of those already deemed acutely hungry, many are in conflict zones such as Syria or in countries badly hit by the impact of climate change, according to a United Nations report. (more...)
Kim Jong-UN is "in deep meditation", said in Pyongyang
- April 23, 2020
On Tuesday, CNN reported an unidentified U.S. official saying the United States was "monitoring intelligence" that Kim was in grave danger after surgery. State channel KCNA and the newspaper Rodong Sinmun both did not report on Kim's health status. Outside of North Korea, media reports offered conjecture that he was suffering from gout due to a diet of rich food as he put on weight to more closely resemble his father and grandfather. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
On Tuesday, CNN reported an unidentified U.S. official saying the United States was "monitoring intelligence" that Kim was in grave danger after surgery. State channel KCNA and the newspaper Rodong Sinmun both did not report on Kim's health status. Outside of North Korea, media reports offered conjecture that he was suffering from gout due to a diet of rich food as he put on weight to more closely resemble his father and grandfather. (more...)
Mixed messages as Trump clashes with Republican governor, CDC director
- April 23, 2020
Kemp wrote on social media after the president's comments that he appreciated the president's " bold leadership and insight during these hard times", but he stressed that the move to reopen the economy is correct. There must be 14 days of declining infection numbers before a reopening, the government said. "Given the favorable data, enhance testing, and approval of our healthcare professionals, we will allow gyms , fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, ... (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Kemp wrote on social media after the president's comments that he appreciated the president's " bold leadership and insight during these hard times", but he stressed that the move to reopen the economy is correct. There must be 14 days of declining infection numbers before a reopening, the government said. "Given the favorable data, enhance testing, and approval of our healthcare professionals, we will allow gyms , fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, ... (more...)
COVID-19 'not manipulated or constructed in a lab'
- April 23, 2020
Those claims were given fuel by U.S. President Donald Trump who said last week that Washington wanted to find out whether the virus originated from a laboratory in Wuhan. The unsubstantiated theory seems to have taken on a life of its own and has been pushed by Trump, his administration and conservative media outlets. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Those claims were given fuel by U.S. President Donald Trump who said last week that Washington wanted to find out whether the virus originated from a laboratory in Wuhan. The unsubstantiated theory seems to have taken on a life of its own and has been pushed by Trump, his administration and conservative media outlets. (more...)
Malaysia committed to safeguarding its interests in South China Sea - foreign minister
- April 23, 2020
The China Coast Guard also started following Malaysian ship Luconia Shoals, which is in waters claimed by the country's Exclusive Economic Zone. "But it is useful for USA forces to be there to help monitor Chinese activities and show other claimants that China is not the only outside military capable of operating in the South China Sea". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The China Coast Guard also started following Malaysian ship Luconia Shoals, which is in waters claimed by the country's Exclusive Economic Zone. "But it is useful for USA forces to be there to help monitor Chinese activities and show other claimants that China is not the only outside military capable of operating in the South China Sea". (more...)
Senate Report Affirms Russian Election Interference Findings
- April 23, 2020
The committee's review of highly classified material and underlying information "found that this and other conclusions were well-supported", Warner said. Former British spy Christopher Steele's unverified claims about Trump's ties to Russian Federation are also expected to be addressed in the fifth and final report . (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The committee's review of highly classified material and underlying information "found that this and other conclusions were well-supported", Warner said. Former British spy Christopher Steele's unverified claims about Trump's ties to Russian Federation are also expected to be addressed in the fifth and final report . (more...)
Cuomo says Trump agreed to help expand virus testing
- April 23, 2020
Cuomo then mentioned the USNS Comfort, which the federal government sent to NY as a way to help free space in hospitals, and said that NY no longer needs it. "But at least it's not going up anymore and it seems to be on a gentle decline". "Overall the total hospitalizations are basically flat, from where they were yesterday". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Cuomo then mentioned the USNS Comfort, which the federal government sent to NY as a way to help free space in hospitals, and said that NY no longer needs it. "But at least it's not going up anymore and it seems to be on a gentle decline". "Overall the total hospitalizations are basically flat, from where they were yesterday". (more...)
North Korea's silence on Kim Jong Un's health raises succession speculation
- April 23, 2020
Speculation has increased regarding the North Korean leader's health as he was absent from public view on last Wednesday's anniversary of the birth of his grandfather and the nation's founder, Kim Il Sung, which is one of the most important holidays in the country. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Speculation has increased regarding the North Korean leader's health as he was absent from public view on last Wednesday's anniversary of the birth of his grandfather and the nation's founder, Kim Il Sung, which is one of the most important holidays in the country. (more...)
United Kingdom royals publish photos of Prince Louis to mark second birthday
- April 23, 2020
The youngest Cambridge child turns two today. The four new pictures show the toddler creating hand prints with rainbow paint. They were taken earlier this month, as the family stay at Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate. Louis and his siblings, Prince George , six, and Princess Charlotte , four, are now isolating at their country home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk. He was christened at 11 weeks old, by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in front of ... (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The youngest Cambridge child turns two today. The four new pictures show the toddler creating hand prints with rainbow paint. They were taken earlier this month, as the family stay at Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate. Louis and his siblings, Prince George , six, and Princess Charlotte , four, are now isolating at their country home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk. He was christened at 11 weeks old, by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in front of ... (more...)
North Korea media silent on Kim whereabouts as speculation rages
- April 23, 2020
Asked about reports that Kim had undergone surgery and may be still under treatment, Pentagon Joint Chiefs Vice Chair General John Hyten said, "I can tell you that in the intel I don't have anything to confirm or deny anything along those lines". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Asked about reports that Kim had undergone surgery and may be still under treatment, Pentagon Joint Chiefs Vice Chair General John Hyten said, "I can tell you that in the intel I don't have anything to confirm or deny anything along those lines". (more...)
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