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Coronavirus | Moscow begins free antibody tests
- May 16, 2020
Russian Federation on Friday reported 10,598 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus , pushing its nationwide case tally to 262,843. A spokesperson for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency said the equipment had been sent to hospitals in US states NY and New Jersey but had not been used. (more...)
- May 16, 2020
Russian Federation on Friday reported 10,598 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus , pushing its nationwide case tally to 262,843. A spokesperson for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency said the equipment had been sent to hospitals in US states NY and New Jersey but had not been used. (more...)
Malaysia drops 1MDB case against 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer
- May 16, 2020
In 2018, a government task force said Najib's arrest was connected to a suspicious multi-million-dollar transfer into his bank account from SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB which is the fund US investigators have previously alleged was used to siphon hundreds of millions of dollars into private investments for Najib and his family including the funding of the Martin Scorsese movie and other films on the Red Granite slate. (more...)
- May 16, 2020
In 2018, a government task force said Najib's arrest was connected to a suspicious multi-million-dollar transfer into his bank account from SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB which is the fund US investigators have previously alleged was used to siphon hundreds of millions of dollars into private investments for Najib and his family including the funding of the Martin Scorsese movie and other films on the Red Granite slate. (more...)
Crowds pack Wisconsin bars hours after court stops coronavirus stay-at-home order
- May 15, 2020
The executive order that kept restaurant dining rooms closed in Wisconsin was overturned Wednesday by the state Supreme Court as an unconstitutional overreach by the administration of Gov. It also is unsure whether it can issue any new orders without going through the legislative rulemaking process that it is doing now. "The Supreme Court Order is effective immediately ", it said. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
The executive order that kept restaurant dining rooms closed in Wisconsin was overturned Wednesday by the state Supreme Court as an unconstitutional overreach by the administration of Gov. It also is unsure whether it can issue any new orders without going through the legislative rulemaking process that it is doing now. "The Supreme Court Order is effective immediately ", it said. (more...)
COVID-19: Health Minister resigns after disagreement with President
- May 15, 2020
The ministry announced Teich's resignation in a brief statement, saying a press conference would be held later. Teich, a 62-year-old oncologist, served in the far-right president's cabinet for less than a month. But disagreements over how chloroquine should be used was the final straw, the Globo newspaper reported . Luiz Henrique Mandetta was sacked in April after President Bolsonaro publicly criticised him for urging people to observe social distancing and stay indoors. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
The ministry announced Teich's resignation in a brief statement, saying a press conference would be held later. Teich, a 62-year-old oncologist, served in the far-right president's cabinet for less than a month. But disagreements over how chloroquine should be used was the final straw, the Globo newspaper reported . Luiz Henrique Mandetta was sacked in April after President Bolsonaro publicly criticised him for urging people to observe social distancing and stay indoors. (more...)
Trump Officially Appoints Moncef Slaoui to Lead COVID-19 Vaccine Team
- May 15, 2020
Officials told CNN the White House wants to make 100 million doses of the vaccine available by November; 200 million by December; and 300 million by January. "I have recently seen early data from clinical trials with coronavirus vaccines". The administration has dubbed its vaccine effort " Operation Warp Speed ". (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Officials told CNN the White House wants to make 100 million doses of the vaccine available by November; 200 million by December; and 300 million by January. "I have recently seen early data from clinical trials with coronavirus vaccines". The administration has dubbed its vaccine effort " Operation Warp Speed ". (more...)
Trump to unveil new vaccine effort
- May 15, 2020
Trump and his aides hope to produce vaccines faster than what many scientists believe is realistic - aiming to have 300 million doses available for distribution by the end of the year, CNBC reported. Trump announced he would appoint Moncef Slaoui, the former head of GSK Vaccines, and four star army general Gustave Perna, to lead " Operation Warp Speed ". (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Trump and his aides hope to produce vaccines faster than what many scientists believe is realistic - aiming to have 300 million doses available for distribution by the end of the year, CNBC reported. Trump announced he would appoint Moncef Slaoui, the former head of GSK Vaccines, and four star army general Gustave Perna, to lead " Operation Warp Speed ". (more...)
Irish People Flying To UK Won't Have To Go Into Quarantine
- May 15, 2020
Guidance released on Monday said all worldwide arrivals not on a "short list" of exemptions will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in their accommodation. Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA's parent company, International Airlines Group, said there was "nothing positive" in the Prime Minister's address and expressed his surprise. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Guidance released on Monday said all worldwide arrivals not on a "short list" of exemptions will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in their accommodation. Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA's parent company, International Airlines Group, said there was "nothing positive" in the Prime Minister's address and expressed his surprise. (more...)
New York Shutdown Order Extended Until Mid-June, But Not Really
- May 15, 2020
Beaches, along with parks and other public open spaces, have been open only for hiking since March 23, when New York's stay-at-home orders went into effect. Knowing if local beaches will be reopening is important, Cuomo said, because staying closed could put increased demand on state beaches. "If other states were opening and NY wasn't, you would have millions of people from NY flooding those beaches", he said. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Beaches, along with parks and other public open spaces, have been open only for hiking since March 23, when New York's stay-at-home orders went into effect. Knowing if local beaches will be reopening is important, Cuomo said, because staying closed could put increased demand on state beaches. "If other states were opening and NY wasn't, you would have millions of people from NY flooding those beaches", he said. (more...)
Bolsonaro calls for restarting economy despite new Covid-19 record
- May 15, 2020
The total death toll now stands at 12,400. Yesterday, the country had already overtaken Germany. Brazil's total is second only to the USA in the Western Hemisphere. Brazil has registered 162,699 cases and 11,123 fatalities so far, making it the seventh worst-hit nation, according to the WHO. Traffic jams have returned and local authorities are trying to counter that by introducing tougher measures. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
The total death toll now stands at 12,400. Yesterday, the country had already overtaken Germany. Brazil's total is second only to the USA in the Western Hemisphere. Brazil has registered 162,699 cases and 11,123 fatalities so far, making it the seventh worst-hit nation, according to the WHO. Traffic jams have returned and local authorities are trying to counter that by introducing tougher measures. (more...)
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 4.1mn: Johns Hopkins University
- May 15, 2020
Roughly 36 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the US in the two months since the coronavirus first forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the US Department of Labor said Thursday. The National Health Commission reported four new cases in the northeastern province of Jilin, where a cluster of uncertain origin has been detected in recent days. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Roughly 36 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the US in the two months since the coronavirus first forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the US Department of Labor said Thursday. The National Health Commission reported four new cases in the northeastern province of Jilin, where a cluster of uncertain origin has been detected in recent days. (more...)
Spain's quarantine for overseas travellers
- May 15, 2020
The government said the quarantine will remain in force throughout the duration of the state of alarm, which is due to end on May 24, but the possibility that it may be extended is not excluded. A quarantine maintained into the summer will have dire consequences on Spanish tourism. All travellers from overseas entering Spain will now be subjected to a 14 day quarantine. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
The government said the quarantine will remain in force throughout the duration of the state of alarm, which is due to end on May 24, but the possibility that it may be extended is not excluded. A quarantine maintained into the summer will have dire consequences on Spanish tourism. All travellers from overseas entering Spain will now be subjected to a 14 day quarantine. (more...)
Appeals court rules against Trump in emoluments lawsuit
- May 15, 2020
US District Judge Peter Messitte refused to dismiss it, but his ruling was overturned in July by a three-judge panel of the 4th Circuit. An initial three-judge panel of the same court had tossed the lawsuit and said the attorneys general did not have legal grounds, or standing, to sue. (more...)
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- May 15, 2020
US District Judge Peter Messitte refused to dismiss it, but his ruling was overturned in July by a three-judge panel of the 4th Circuit. An initial three-judge panel of the same court had tossed the lawsuit and said the attorneys general did not have legal grounds, or standing, to sue. (more...)
Coronavirus: London congestion charge brought back at bigger cost
- May 15, 2020
Fares on buses - scrapped to help protect drivers from Covid-19 - will be reintroduced, and the congestion charge for people driving into the centre of the city will resume. "The government has belatedly agreed financial support for TfL to deal with COVID-19 - as they have for every other train and bus operator in the country". (more...)
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- May 15, 2020
Fares on buses - scrapped to help protect drivers from Covid-19 - will be reintroduced, and the congestion charge for people driving into the centre of the city will resume. "The government has belatedly agreed financial support for TfL to deal with COVID-19 - as they have for every other train and bus operator in the country". (more...)
France Agrees to Reopen Borders with Germany by June 15
- May 15, 2020
Millions of passengers across the world have had their travel plans disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic , and East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon said several constituents have contacted him to seek clarity on the situation regarding refunds. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Millions of passengers across the world have had their travel plans disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic , and East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon said several constituents have contacted him to seek clarity on the situation regarding refunds. (more...)
Cafes and bars reopen in parts of Australia after Covid-19 lockdown
- May 15, 2020
NSW officials reported eight new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest daily tally in just over a week. Australia has recorded about 7,000 Covid-19 cases, including 98 deaths, significantly below the levels reported in North America and Europe. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
NSW officials reported eight new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest daily tally in just over a week. Australia has recorded about 7,000 Covid-19 cases, including 98 deaths, significantly below the levels reported in North America and Europe. (more...)
Large natural disaster in Nevada desert felt in Sacramento, throughout California
- May 15, 2020
It his just after 4:00 a.m. and was centered in Esmeralda County between Tonopah and Mina near USA 95. A 6.5-magnitude natural disaster set the hills north of Coaldale rattling at around 4 a.m. Did you feel it? The magnitude 6.4 quake has been marked as "reviewed" by the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, meaning it's magnitude has been finalized by a seismologist. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
It his just after 4:00 a.m. and was centered in Esmeralda County between Tonopah and Mina near USA 95. A 6.5-magnitude natural disaster set the hills north of Coaldale rattling at around 4 a.m. Did you feel it? The magnitude 6.4 quake has been marked as "reviewed" by the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, meaning it's magnitude has been finalized by a seismologist. (more...)
Roche in talks with Britain on Covid-19 antibody test
- May 15, 2020
Britain has given the green light to a Swiss coronavirus antibody test that will be rolled out to millions in the coming months. The test is created to determine whether a patient has had COVID-19 by detecting antibodies that are developed in response to the virus. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
Britain has given the green light to a Swiss coronavirus antibody test that will be rolled out to millions in the coming months. The test is created to determine whether a patient has had COVID-19 by detecting antibodies that are developed in response to the virus. (more...)
WTO director-general to end term early
- May 15, 2020
In December, the USA effectively paralysed the WTO's ability to settle disputes by blocking the appointment of judges to its appellate body. Since the COVID-19 crisis hit, Azevedo has called for governments to refrain from imposing export restrictions on food and medical supplies. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
In December, the USA effectively paralysed the WTO's ability to settle disputes by blocking the appointment of judges to its appellate body. Since the COVID-19 crisis hit, Azevedo has called for governments to refrain from imposing export restrictions on food and medical supplies. (more...)
Trump's demand for Obama to testify on Russian Federation probe rejected
- May 15, 2020
He also accused Trump of using Flynn as a "diversion". The unmasking of Flynn has become Exhibit A in Trump's unsubstantiated claim that he and his aides were the targets of a scandalous Obama administration "witch hunt". The "unmasking" requests were made in response to a National Security Agency foreign intelligence report that generically referred to an individual. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
He also accused Trump of using Flynn as a "diversion". The unmasking of Flynn has become Exhibit A in Trump's unsubstantiated claim that he and his aides were the targets of a scandalous Obama administration "witch hunt". The "unmasking" requests were made in response to a National Security Agency foreign intelligence report that generically referred to an individual. (more...)
Vande Bharat mission: MEA refutes West Bengal minister's discrimination charges
- May 15, 2020
It will take some more time for the regular passenger trains to be back on track though the railways will be running "Shramik" trains and special trains to carry people stranded in various places back home. Overall, more than 190,000 Indian nationals, who would have to pay a one-way ferry service charge, are expected to be brought back in the airlift operation which has been divided into phases. (more...)
- May 15, 2020
It will take some more time for the regular passenger trains to be back on track though the railways will be running "Shramik" trains and special trains to carry people stranded in various places back home. Overall, more than 190,000 Indian nationals, who would have to pay a one-way ferry service charge, are expected to be brought back in the airlift operation which has been divided into phases. (more...)
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