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Germany introduces mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from hotspots
- August 08, 2020
Germany will introduce mandatory coronavirus tests for travellers returning from designated risk zones from Saturday, the country's health minister said. "What we're seeing is quite a lot of small outbreaks", Well being Minister Jens Spahn advised reporters. Opening schools in the midst of the Corona epidemic after summer vacation in Germany gave a big setback to the government. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Germany will introduce mandatory coronavirus tests for travellers returning from designated risk zones from Saturday, the country's health minister said. "What we're seeing is quite a lot of small outbreaks", Well being Minister Jens Spahn advised reporters. Opening schools in the midst of the Corona epidemic after summer vacation in Germany gave a big setback to the government. (more...)
Gov. DeWine Tests Positive, Then Negative for Coronavirus
- August 08, 2020
This is the same PCR test that has been used over 1.6 million times in OH by hospitals and labs all over the state". "Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time". At a briefing on Tuesday, DeWine was asked if he had concerns about Trump holding a fundraiser during the pandemic. "If that is an inside event - I don't even know if it's an inside event or an outside event". (more...)
- August 08, 2020
This is the same PCR test that has been used over 1.6 million times in OH by hospitals and labs all over the state". "Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time". At a briefing on Tuesday, DeWine was asked if he had concerns about Trump holding a fundraiser during the pandemic. "If that is an inside event - I don't even know if it's an inside event or an outside event". (more...)
Qld border closure another blow to tourism
- August 08, 2020
It comes as Queensland recorded one new coronavirus case last night. Mr Hayes said the border closure was a reminder to keep up the social distancing and hygiene practices constantly to avoid the risk of outbreaks. Visitors from Victoria and Greater Sydney are already restricted from the state. The LNP leader, who had called for a July 1 border opening when they were shut, said there were "ways and means" for people to prove they had not been in a hotspot. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
It comes as Queensland recorded one new coronavirus case last night. Mr Hayes said the border closure was a reminder to keep up the social distancing and hygiene practices constantly to avoid the risk of outbreaks. Visitors from Victoria and Greater Sydney are already restricted from the state. The LNP leader, who had called for a July 1 border opening when they were shut, said there were "ways and means" for people to prove they had not been in a hotspot. (more...)
Trump calls audience at his Bedminster golf club a 'peaceful protest'
- August 08, 2020
By then, the press conference began to resemble a mini-rally, as Trump suggested that the club members were protesting the media and therefore exempt from state COVID-19 orders. Jean Carroll, a move that allows her to pursue his DNA sample in an effort to prove claims he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. Though they did issue loud "boos" at several points during the press conference, it was not at all clear what the president thought the group was protesting. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
By then, the press conference began to resemble a mini-rally, as Trump suggested that the club members were protesting the media and therefore exempt from state COVID-19 orders. Jean Carroll, a move that allows her to pursue his DNA sample in an effort to prove claims he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. Though they did issue loud "boos" at several points during the press conference, it was not at all clear what the president thought the group was protesting. (more...)
Possibility of external role: Lebanon prez on blast probe
- August 08, 2020
He said France is sending a team of 22 investigators to help probe the blast. "We do not control the Port of Beirut and do not know what is in it", he said, denying claims that the port is under control of the group. The blast also destroyed 17 containers holding World Health Organization medical supplies including personal protective equipment, the agency's regional office for the Middle East said in a statement late on Thursday. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
He said France is sending a team of 22 investigators to help probe the blast. "We do not control the Port of Beirut and do not know what is in it", he said, denying claims that the port is under control of the group. The blast also destroyed 17 containers holding World Health Organization medical supplies including personal protective equipment, the agency's regional office for the Middle East said in a statement late on Thursday. (more...)
Tourist snaps toes off statue while posing for photo
- August 08, 2020
Three toes off the right foot of the plaster model of the statue " Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victorious " on display at a Treviso, Italy museum were inadvertently chopped off as a tourist had his picture taken with the work of art. Speaking to CNN , police said the man was part of a group of Austrian tourists. Coronavirus measures mean all museum visitors must leave their personal information for eventual contact tracing in the event tat an outbreak is tied to a museum visit. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Three toes off the right foot of the plaster model of the statue " Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victorious " on display at a Treviso, Italy museum were inadvertently chopped off as a tourist had his picture taken with the work of art. Speaking to CNN , police said the man was part of a group of Austrian tourists. Coronavirus measures mean all museum visitors must leave their personal information for eventual contact tracing in the event tat an outbreak is tied to a museum visit. (more...)
Coronavirus infects 24000 S.African health workers
- August 08, 2020
But Africa's most developed country, South Africa , has strained to cope as hospital beds fill up and confirmed cases are over a half-million, ranking fifth in the world. According to the report, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, with over 800, 000 cases and almost 15,000 deaths reported in the WHO African Region. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
But Africa's most developed country, South Africa , has strained to cope as hospital beds fill up and confirmed cases are over a half-million, ranking fifth in the world. According to the report, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, with over 800, 000 cases and almost 15,000 deaths reported in the WHO African Region. (more...)
Boris Johnson Postpones Latest Coronavirus Lockdown Easing Measure In England
- August 08, 2020
Addressing the nation from Downing Street, the prime minister promised to keep looking at the national situation and noted that the country should now "squeeze the brake pedal" to keep the Covid-19 outbreak under control. "I know that the steps we are taking will be a heavy blow to many people - to everyone whose wedding plans have been disrupted, or who now can not celebrate Eid in the way they would wish, I am really, really sorry about that". (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Addressing the nation from Downing Street, the prime minister promised to keep looking at the national situation and noted that the country should now "squeeze the brake pedal" to keep the Covid-19 outbreak under control. "I know that the steps we are taking will be a heavy blow to many people - to everyone whose wedding plans have been disrupted, or who now can not celebrate Eid in the way they would wish, I am really, really sorry about that". (more...)
Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports
- August 08, 2020
The North American economy is highly integrated and Canada sends 75 percent of all its goods exports to the US. The federal government responded to the tariffs Friday by placing $3.6 billion in retaliatory levies on American goods. The Canadian aluminium industry, meanwhile, disputed the U.S. data, saying shipments to the USA actually fell in recent months. In 2018, when the first tariffs were applied to steel and aluminum, Canada hit back with $16.6 billion in tariffs on products. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
The North American economy is highly integrated and Canada sends 75 percent of all its goods exports to the US. The federal government responded to the tariffs Friday by placing $3.6 billion in retaliatory levies on American goods. The Canadian aluminium industry, meanwhile, disputed the U.S. data, saying shipments to the USA actually fell in recent months. In 2018, when the first tariffs were applied to steel and aluminum, Canada hit back with $16.6 billion in tariffs on products. (more...)
UAE welcomes Egypt-Greece maritime deal as 'victory for global law'
- August 08, 2020
He added that "Egyptian-Greek relations have been crucial to maintaining security and stability in the East Mediterranean region and for countering threats caused by irresponsible policies that support extremism and terror", a reference to Ankara's support for the Tripoli government. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
He added that "Egyptian-Greek relations have been crucial to maintaining security and stability in the East Mediterranean region and for countering threats caused by irresponsible policies that support extremism and terror", a reference to Ankara's support for the Tripoli government. (more...)
Ahmedabad: Fire breaks out at COVID hospital, eight dead
- August 08, 2020
Zala told The Indian Express that the fire started around 3.30 am and has been controlled now. Rajendra Asari, JCP, Sector 1, Ahmedabad has said that police were taking the help of fire and forensic experts in the investigation and a trustee of the hospital is being interrogated. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Zala told The Indian Express that the fire started around 3.30 am and has been controlled now. Rajendra Asari, JCP, Sector 1, Ahmedabad has said that police were taking the help of fire and forensic experts in the investigation and a trustee of the hospital is being interrogated. (more...)
Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos is in Abu Dhabi
- August 08, 2020
If the former king moved his money overseas without declaring it, he can be held liable for tax fraud, but only for events going back five years. In June, Spain's Supreme Court ordered a probe into Carlos's involvement in a 6.7-billion-euro contract to build a high-speed rail line between the Saudi cities of Medina and Mecca after Switzerland's La Tribune de Geneve newspaper reported he had received kickbacks worth 100 million US dollars from Saudi Arabia's late King Abdullah. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
If the former king moved his money overseas without declaring it, he can be held liable for tax fraud, but only for events going back five years. In June, Spain's Supreme Court ordered a probe into Carlos's involvement in a 6.7-billion-euro contract to build a high-speed rail line between the Saudi cities of Medina and Mecca after Switzerland's La Tribune de Geneve newspaper reported he had received kickbacks worth 100 million US dollars from Saudi Arabia's late King Abdullah. (more...)
With parliamentary vote, Sri Lanka’s leaders gain power to undo democratic reforms
- August 08, 2020
Sri Lanka's rupee was 0.1% higher at 185.35 per dollar at 10;15 a.m. local time while the benchmark Colombo All-Share Index closed up 0.6% at 5176.85 Thursday. He swiftly appointed Mahinda as his prime minister. Coronavirus fears may have impacted Wednesday turnout, which was lower than in previous elections with 71% of the registered 16.2 million voters turning up. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Sri Lanka's rupee was 0.1% higher at 185.35 per dollar at 10;15 a.m. local time while the benchmark Colombo All-Share Index closed up 0.6% at 5176.85 Thursday. He swiftly appointed Mahinda as his prime minister. Coronavirus fears may have impacted Wednesday turnout, which was lower than in previous elections with 71% of the registered 16.2 million voters turning up. (more...)
Dr. Anthony Fauci Tells CNN: My Family Bombarded with "Unseemly" Threats & Harassment
- August 08, 2020
The novel coronavirus has infected almost 5 million people in the United States and killed more than 160,000. The key to controlling any future recurrences of COVID-19 lay in a combination of applying vaccines against it that were now being developed with maintaining the basic fundamental health measures of social distancing, avoiding large crowds and bars, wearing face masks, and washing of hands, Fauci said. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
The novel coronavirus has infected almost 5 million people in the United States and killed more than 160,000. The key to controlling any future recurrences of COVID-19 lay in a combination of applying vaccines against it that were now being developed with maintaining the basic fundamental health measures of social distancing, avoiding large crowds and bars, wearing face masks, and washing of hands, Fauci said. (more...)
Kanye West misses the ballot in his home state of IL
- August 08, 2020
In both challenges, proponents argue that West's nomination papers - his application to be on the ballot - are insufficient to the WEC's requirements, and thus should be voided. President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West pose for a picture in the lobby of Trump Tower in NY on December 13, 2016. "West did not respond when asked whether he feels he's being used", Lane writes. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
In both challenges, proponents argue that West's nomination papers - his application to be on the ballot - are insufficient to the WEC's requirements, and thus should be voided. President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West pose for a picture in the lobby of Trump Tower in NY on December 13, 2016. "West did not respond when asked whether he feels he's being used", Lane writes. (more...)
Australia Death Toll Could Surpass 11,600 By December, IHME Model Predicts
- August 08, 2020
IHME's model assumes that states will reimpose a series of mandates, including non-essential business closures and stay-at-home orders, when the daily death rate reaches 8 per million. "Today's number strongly suggests and I believe is evidence of facial coverings working ", he said at a press conference, crediting facial coverings with slowing the "terrifying" spread of the virus in the state. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
IHME's model assumes that states will reimpose a series of mandates, including non-essential business closures and stay-at-home orders, when the daily death rate reaches 8 per million. "Today's number strongly suggests and I believe is evidence of facial coverings working ", he said at a press conference, crediting facial coverings with slowing the "terrifying" spread of the virus in the state. (more...)
No Beirut blast inquiry request, says UN after Macron call for probe
- August 08, 2020
World leaders have joined the chorus of voices in Lebanon and the diaspora demanding an worldwide inquiry into the cause of the devastation. Turkey's top officials will visit Lebanon's capital on August 8 following a massive deadly explosion shaking Beirut this week, according to Turkish authorities. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
World leaders have joined the chorus of voices in Lebanon and the diaspora demanding an worldwide inquiry into the cause of the devastation. Turkey's top officials will visit Lebanon's capital on August 8 following a massive deadly explosion shaking Beirut this week, according to Turkish authorities. (more...)
USDA provides recommendations on unsolicited seed packages
- August 08, 2020
A U.S. Department of Agriculture official said scientists have found that the " mystery seeds " being sent to addresses across the country represent at least 14 varieties of plants and herbs. Thousands of people on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border have been getting odd packages of Chinese seeds in their mailbox and American officials think it's all a big scam. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
A U.S. Department of Agriculture official said scientists have found that the " mystery seeds " being sent to addresses across the country represent at least 14 varieties of plants and herbs. Thousands of people on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border have been getting odd packages of Chinese seeds in their mailbox and American officials think it's all a big scam. (more...)
Election Security Officials Warn of Chinese, Russian, and Iranian Interference
- August 08, 2020
Evanina said the intelligence community is working to combat both cyber and other outside influence efforts in the 2020 election. "They want us to get us to fight against each other". For example, it has harshly criticized the Administration's statements and actions on Hong Kong, TikTok, the legal status of the South China Sea, and China's efforts to dominate the 5G market. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Evanina said the intelligence community is working to combat both cyber and other outside influence efforts in the 2020 election. "They want us to get us to fight against each other". For example, it has harshly criticized the Administration's statements and actions on Hong Kong, TikTok, the legal status of the South China Sea, and China's efforts to dominate the 5G market. (more...)
People are dying from drinking hand sanitizer, CDC says
- August 08, 2020
Three of the patients sustained visual impairments, according to the CDC , which said that drinking hand sanitizer can cause methanol poisoning. Symptoms of methanol and ethanol poisoning are similar and include headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of coordination, and decreased level of consciousness. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Three of the patients sustained visual impairments, according to the CDC , which said that drinking hand sanitizer can cause methanol poisoning. Symptoms of methanol and ethanol poisoning are similar and include headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of coordination, and decreased level of consciousness. (more...)
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