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Russia shuts State-run hotels, resorts as coronavirus cases rise past 1,000

March 27, 2020

Putin, in a televised speech to the nation on Wednesday, unveiled new measures created to slow the transmission of the virus, declaring next week a non-working week for many Russians and urging people to stay at home. Putin - wearing a gas mask and a yellow hazmat suit - visiting the country's main hospital for treating coronavirus patients. Putin said that Russia's economy, like that of other countries, is under strong negative pressure because of the consequences of the epidemic and It is ...

Canadians warned to be aware of COVID-19 emergency funds texting scam

March 27, 2020

Rep. Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) is blasting proposals in Washington to start sending American military to the USA border with Canada to help all of the federal agencies that now patrol the border. "This is going to be an enormous help for the American workers and the American economy". The president tweeted on March 18 that trade with Canada "will not be affected" by the temporary border closing.

Bodies found in retirement homes

March 27, 2020

After China and Italy, Spain has the highest number of cases of coronavirus with 39,673, health authorities said on Tuesday. Madrid authorities took up the rink's offer after the city's municipal funeral service said it could take no more coronavirus bodies until it restocked with more protective equipment.

Prince Charles Well Wishes Coronavirus Diagnosis

March 27, 2020

Prince Charles revealed he had contracted the contagious virus as well . "Thank you for all your "Get Well Soon" messages for His Royal Highness", a message from Clarence House read on Instagram . Ten days earlier had prince Albert participated at the event, WaterAid Foundation, which is also where prince Charles was. "The statement added that it wasn't possible to determine from whom the prince caught the virus because of his many public engagements in recent weeks", Langfitt ...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

March 27, 2020

He will continue to lead the government via video-conference call. He will still be in charge of the government's handling of the crisis, the statement added. MPs observed social distancing in the House of Commons but there has been criticism that Parliament has remained in session over the last two weeks.

Gunmen attack Sikh temple in Kabul

March 27, 2020

That agreement, which laid the groundwork for the withdrawal of US troops, has been followed by a spate of attacks by the Taliban - which denied responsibility for Wednesday's assault - and ISIS, another major Islamist militant group in the region whose activities the Taliban pledged to try to curb.

Putin announces measures to cope with virus

March 27, 2020

Therefore, I believe the vote should be postponed until a later date'. Saudi King Salman will chair the summit, which would be attended by G20 leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, President Putin and US President Donald Trump, on Thursday to advance the coordinated response to the novel coronavirus pandemic that has claimed almost 19,000 lives and upended life and businesses across the globe.

News Returning Aussies to be locked in hotels

March 27, 2020

ADF personnel will bolster local police efforts in visiting the homes and residences of Australians who are in mandatory isolation as directed by state and territory governments and will report to the local police whether the identified individual was at the residence.

Italy's latest coronavirus deaths data omits 50 from Piedmont

March 27, 2020

Of those infected, 33,648 are under house isolation and 3,612 are hospitalized in intensive care, while 24,753 are in ordinary hospital wards. "Unfortunately, the numbers are not very nice, the number of infected people has increased a bit too much compared to the line of the past few days", said Attilio Fontana , the governor of Lombardy - Italy's worst-infected region with the coronavirus.

President Trump says feds developing new guidelines for virus risk

March 27, 2020

In a Thursday interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News , Trump said he may reopen the country in sections. More than 1,000 people have died across the nation, many in NY, one of the epicenters of the pandemic. "You'll have packed churches all over our country". But at the same briefing, taskforce members Anthony Fauci urged caution. "You've got to understand that you don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline", Fauci told CNN Wednesday.

Be kind to your employees with kids, says 'BBC Dad'

March 27, 2020

What seems like a lifetime ago, back in 2017, a political analyst named Robert Kelly appeared on BBC and became a hero. As you can see, it's very hard. "I think social compliance here has been pretty high", he said. You don't see the kind of things you've seen in the United States, with like people in a hurry beaches and people refusing to stay out of subways and stuff like that.

United Nations launches COVID-19 global humanitarian response plan

March 27, 2020

It aggregates relevant COVID-19 appeals and inputs from WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, UNHCR, UNICEF and NGOs, and it complements other plans developed by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, spoke to NHK. As part of the plan , United Nations agencies will set up handwashing stations in camps and settlements and establish airplane links across Africa, Asia and Latin ...

US troops possibly heading to Canadian border amid COVID-19 fears

March 27, 2020

According to that report, the US troops would be deployed within 30 kilometres of the border between official points of entry, and would use "sensor technology" to help detect irregular migrants . Ms. Freeland said Canadian officials learned of the proposal a few days ago. There was no immediate reaction from the White House. Ever since federal, municipal and provincial governments told Canadians they can't go to work to support themselves and their families because of COVID-19, the most ...

Family concludes former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Robert Levinson died in Iran

March 27, 2020

Sarah Moriarty, the daughter of Robert Levinson, a United States hostage in Iran, listens during a news conference about hostages in Iran, December 3, 2019, in Washington . Ambassador to Germany. "This is the very definition of cruelty", the statement said. President Donald Trump expressed his sympathies to the family when asked about the statement at the White House coronavirus briefing, but he said the USA did not yet have confirmation that Levinson is dead.

Package for India Inc on cards, FM indicates

March 27, 2020

Ram Prakash, a shopkeeper in Delhi's Nizamuddin area, said supplies of some essential goods had improved although bottled water was still a problem. "We do not want anyone to remain hungry, so we will be giving them enough to take care of food grain requirements and protein requirements, in terms of pulses", Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

BC3 Announces Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 27, 2020

BC3 will continue remote instruction for all students for the remainder of this semester. At the moment, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus. Campus Housing and Meal Plans: The college is working on a plan for determining credits for campus housing and meal plans. While campus is likely to remain relatively quiet until commencement, there are still basic services being provided for those students still living on College Hill.

Trump administration to publish social distancing guidelines for counties according to risk

March 27, 2020

White House counsellor Kellyanne Conway said Trump developed the Easter date as a goal to give people "hope". "Everybody thought it was just unnecessary to do it". "China tells you numbers", he continued, adding, "I am sure you are not able to tell what China is testing or not testing". President Trump was responding to a question on allegations by Republican Senator Marco Rubio that the World Health Organization showed "favouritism" to China where the disease originated.

At least 385 dead as NY cases spike, hospitals overwhelmed: Cuomo

March 27, 2020

Discussing why NY was so badly affected, Mr Cuomo said: "I think it's because we welcome people from around the world and the virus was likely here before anyone knew". During Thursday's press briefing, Cuomo said the goal is still to flatten the curve as much as possible, but at this point, there's no way to get it low enough so that hospitals will have the ability to respond properly.

China to suspend entry of foreign nationals

March 27, 2020

China has announced that it will ban all foreign nationals from entering its borders in order to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. China on one hand is easing curbs in its virus epicentre, Wuhan and on the other it is ramping up measures to stop imported cases, especially its nationals arriving back home from place like Italy which is one of the worst affect countries in Europe.

More Sailors Test Positive for COVID-19 Aboard US Navy Aircraft Carrier

March 27, 2020

The Roosevelt is on its way to Guam, according to Modly. Modly said the sailors could have contracted the virus from other sources such as flight crew members from a plane that visited the carrier. And there are almost 600 positive cases in the Defense Department, which includes civilians, dependents and contractors. The department on Wednesday ordered a freeze on all troop movements overseas for 60 days to prevent the spread of the virus.

Britons to stay quarantined on cruise ship after arriving in Western Australia

March 26, 2020

Two-hundred and fifty passengers on board the Magnifica have reported feeling unwell, whilst on the Artania seven people have tested positive for COVID-19. McGowan said the Vasco da Gama would be required to sit offshore at anchor until transport for passengers could be arranged. MSC Cruises declined to comment on the destination of the vessel, which it has said has no unwell passengers.

Bill Gates says coronavirus will set back climate change innovation

March 26, 2020

The platform is created with the support of the World Health Organization and is open to all businesses and industry groups, as well as other stakeholders, aiming to integrate and inform joint action. "Testing has got to be organised, it's got to be prioritised, that is super, super urgent". "The U.S.is past this opportunity to control [COVID-19] without shutdown", Gates said during a TED Connects program that was broadcast online.

China cuts global flights, bars foreign residents

March 26, 2020

The announcement comes after a spike in imported coronavirus cases in the country this week, prompting the authorities to implement new controls to prevent a resurgence of infections. The government has downgraded the risk level of Wuhan for Covid-19 outbreak from high to medium, according to official media reports. About 90% of all the imported cases are Chinese passport holders, Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui told a press conference, adding that 40% of those were overseas Chinese ...

NY to free 300 nonviolent Rikers Island inmates over coronavirus

March 26, 2020

The Labor Department numbers surpassed most estimates of the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-March, which ranged between one million and 2.25 million Americans out of work. "Get creative. Open streets to reduce the density". "People want to walk". God bless you. You want to go for a run? NY is now the nation's epicenter of the crisis, with almost half of all the confirmed cases in the country.

Sick coronavirus prank as woman coughs on food at grocery store

March 26, 2020

The woman walked into Gerrity's Supermarket in Scranton, Pa., on Wednesday and starting "violently coughing and spitting" on the produce, store manager Leonard Karabon said , according to a police complaint obtained by the Times Tribune newspaper.

Canadians targeted by scams taking advantage of COVID-19 fears

March 26, 2020

Trudeau says he expects the money to flow in 10 days. Workers who can't work for nearly any reason related to COVID-19, including staying home to look after others, the need to quarantine or self-isolate, or because their employers have closed or reduced business and can't offer them as many or any shifts.

Williston's District #1 plans students' home-schooling

March 26, 2020

The state's schools have been closed since March 16. "Some teachers are scheduling daily meetings with their students Via Google hangouts, zoom, class dojo", said Bay District Schools Assistant Superintendent, Denise Kelley. Laguna Beach Unified parents and students began receiving lesson plans and other communications from teachers March 18. In Sunnyside , teachers and principals are developing a "Learn From Home" platform.

Chinese mainland reports zero increase in domestic COVID-19 cases

March 26, 2020

But there were another 47 imported infections from overseas, the National Health Commission said . Also on Wednesday, six deaths and 58 new suspected cases were reported on the mainland with all the deaths in Hubei Province and all the suspected cases from overseas.

S.Korea to tighten border checks for United States entries

March 26, 2020

Earlier, a foreign ministry official said South Korea has received a growing number of requests from foreign countries for Seoul's diagnostic products and other forms of aid to contain the disease. Many of those coming back are citizens of those Asian countries who have been studying in Britain and the United States, now leaving as the coronavirus spreads rapidly there and their schools and universities suspend classes.

Coronavirus Sweeps Across New York, California Fears it Could be Next

March 26, 2020

As of noon Wednesday, the state had 4,000 ventilators in hospitals and another 4,000 on the way from the federal government. The three states hardest hit so far - New York , California and Washington - were given such status previously. "We have probably the biggest employers of any other state". Asked if the USA might become the pandemic's new epicentre, World Health Organization spokeswoman Margaret Harris said in Geneva: "We are now seeing a very large acceleration in cases in the USA, so ...

US Marine stationed at Pentagon tests positive for coronavirus

March 26, 2020

However, it should not slow the ongoing drawdown of American forces in Afghanistan, which started this month as part of a peace plan agreed to with the Taliban late last month. One person who was a contractor has died. In an interview with Reuters , Esper said the new measure would affect forces around the world, with the exception of the troop withdrawal already underway in Afghanistan.

Federal prosecutors to announce drug charges against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro

March 26, 2020

A Justice Department spokeswoman, Kerri Kupec, declined to comment ahead of the news conference. The U.S.is also offering a $15 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest or conviction, while the State Department is offering $10 million for some of his associates, who include former Vice President Diosdado Cabello.

Kosovo Government Is Toppled in No-Confidence Vote

March 26, 2020

Doctors warn that a swell of cases could overwhelm Kosovo's underfunded and understaffed hospitals. The tumult has outraged citizens who want their leaders to focus on combating the coronavirus , which has killed one person and infected 71 among the population of 1.8 million.

U.S. jobless claims skyrocket to 3.2 million as coronavirus hits the economy

March 26, 2020

The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000. Initial U.S. unemployment insurance claims rose last week to over 3.2 million, an increase of over 3 million from the previous week. The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits soared to unprecedented levels last week as new government data put into stark relief the magnitude of the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Tippecanoe County COVID-19 cases up to 7, statewide deaths at 17

March 26, 2020

There also were cases in Newton, Sandyston and Sparta. Sparta still has the most cases in Sussex County with 8. Another case came March 23, of a 54-year old woman from Key West. Public health officials warn, however, that this is likely an undercount of actual coronavirus cases due to a shortage of testing supplies in the region and restrictions on who can receive a test.

Coronavirus: Giuseppe Berardelli among 50 priests killed

March 26, 2020

During Mass at Casa Santa Marta, the pope prayed for doctors, nurses and priests who have died treating coronavirus patients. A priest infected with the coronavirus was offered a ventilator at an Italian hospital earlier this month, but declined it so that a younger patient could use it instead.

Trudeau remains committed to financially helping Canadians during COVID-19 pandemic

March 26, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference to give an update from self isolation at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa to give an update on the government's response to COVID-19 outbreaks on March 17, 2020. More than 60 Canadian business groups have reportedly urged Trudeau government to provide direct funding for employees. "Help is on the way", Trudeau said.

7 passengers on Artania cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

March 26, 2020

The Artania cruise ship , seized offshore at anchor near Western Australia (WA), reported more COVID-19 cases as seven of the passengers on board have tested positive for the virus as of Wednesday. More than 3,000 Australians are scattered on about 30 cruise ships around the world, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said. Mr Brazier said there were no reported health issues among those on board, who will have been at sea for 16 days by Monday.

Eviction Ban, $500 Monthly for Renters in BC's Pandemic Housing Plan

March 26, 2020

Bonnie Henry on Tuesday announced a total of 617 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in B.C. It will take a bit of time to set up the application process and get the payments out, Horgan said. So far, 183 people have completely recovered. There are now 11 deaths associated with that single outbreak, out of a total 14 in B.C. and 36 across the country.

U.S. death toll from coronavirus passes 1,000

March 26, 2020

The tracker showed 600 deaths around 24 hours earlier. The total number of infections in Spain is inching closer to 50,000, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University , with more than 3,600 fatalities. The outbreak looks vastly different in the United States than it did a few weeks ago. New imported cases in China: The country reported 67 new imported coronavirus cases on Wednesday, but no new locally transmitted ones.

Israel's parliament speaker resigns as political crisis continues

March 26, 2020

That could spell new risks for the premier as he faces trial for alleged corruption. However, while the 62 Knesset members, including the 15 members of the Joint Arab List, who oppose Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's continued premiership are now unable to form a coalition, they would have voted against Edelstein, a strong Netanyahu ally, in the vote for a new speaker.

Cruise ships told to leave Australian waters to avoid coronavirus 'fiasco' repeat

March 26, 2020

Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . She told Insider: "There could be infectious virus present, though I'd think that's unlikely based on the other research that has shown SARSCoV2 generally dies on surfaces after 24-72 hours".

Coronavirus deaths top 20000 worldwide, mostly in Europe

March 26, 2020

According to The Washington Post , the 700 new coronavirus deaths from Spain is the country's biggest increase since the beginning of the outbreak. "Some centers have already reported dozens of deaths". A health worker carries the body of a coronavirus victim on a stretcher outside Gregorio Maranon hospital in Madrid , Spain on March 25, 2020.

Trudeau's emergency benefit now giving $2000 a month for 4 months

March 26, 2020

The prime minister said that the House of Commons passed the emergency bill for Canada's $82 billion aid package for those affected by COVID-19. "There will be another announcement, at least, this week and that will articulate for Canadians what we think we need to invest in the face of this challenge", Morneau said in his testimony.

Feds introduce mandatory self-isolate for returning travellers

March 26, 2020

The federal government announced Wednesday that anyone coming back to Canada from another country must self-isolate for 14 days upon their return. The Health Minister went on to say "the Public Health Agency of Canada will be supporting people that are under the circumstance of not having a place to stay and or not having transportation that's private".

Humane society shifting to essential services only

March 26, 2020

More information can be found online . The humane society is still in need of donations. She said the organization will put out a call in the future if they end up needing emergency foster homes and is asking residents interested in fostering to reach out to other shelters at this time.

Influencer reportedly hospitalized with coronavirus after licking toilet

March 26, 2020

His alleged hospitalization comes days after he posted a video of himself dragging his tongue along the seat of a toilet in a public washroom, as part of the "Coronavirus Challenge" on social media. Larz was also one of the influencers who joined in the viral trend of licking tubs of ice cream in supermarkets and then putting them back in the freezer.

World Health Organization praises Trump's leadership in response to coronavirus pandemic

March 26, 2020

Of these, 10 people have died. Even so, he also asserted that measures like lockdowns and mass movements alone would not extinguish epidemics. Director-General of WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday stated that the enforced lockdowns around the globe have been helpful in reducing the pressure on the health systems, but said it may not necessarily be the panacea for extinguishing epidemics.

Spain coronavirus death toll overtakes China after sharp rise in cases

March 26, 2020

There are more than 55,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the US, though health experts estimate the number of those infected is actually much higher. China, in comparison, has registered 81,218 cases and 3,281 deaths. Hubei, a central province that is home to some 60 million people, had announced on Tuesday that it was removing travel restrictions at midnight.

Ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson believed dead in Iranian custody, family says

March 26, 2020

They were sent three emails from his captors, who didn't identify themselves and demanded millions of dollars and the release of several prisoners in exchange for Levinson's release. "He had some rough problems prior to his detainment or capture". He was a great gentleman, and a great family. And by the evening, the White House issued a new statement created to remove some of the uncertainty expressed by the president.

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