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Coronavirus Death Toll In Spain Tops 10,000

April 02, 2020

The number of new infections rose by 7,719, jumping from 94,417 on Tuesday to 102,136 at the same time Wednesday. "Severe cases of the disease have been seen in people in their teens or 20s, with many requiring intensive care and some unfortunately passing away", Kluge said.

Biden 'doubts' Democratic National Convention will be held in July

April 02, 2020

Biden has largely been confined to his DE home, lobbing criticism at Trump's handling of the crisis in media appearances and over at-times spotty internet feeds. "We want to make sure our surrogates are drawing a contrast between the President's effective leadership and Joe Biden's poor record and futile quest for relevance", he said in a statement.

Thai police hunt for escaped prisoners after COVID-19 riots

April 02, 2020

Meanwhile, Iran Human Rights Watch has reported that prisoners first refused food in protest to not being allowed to go on furlough and then set their blankets on fire which the guards stopped by firing weapons. Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. The new measures that have been imposed are for everyone's benefit. Washington has rejected a lifting of sanctions.

White House: In worst Scenario, 200,000 Americans could die’

April 02, 2020

White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on Monday said US deaths from the illness will eventually reach between 100,000 and 200,000, even if Americans continue to comply with stringent social distancing guidelines.

China Releases Data on Asymptomatic Coronavirus Cases

April 02, 2020

China will now include asymptomatic cases of the coronavirus in its official daily number of confirmed cases, having excluded them previously, the South China Morning Post reports. Most recently, detected asymptomatic individuals were subject to a 14-day quarantine and were required to test negative in two separate nucleic acid tests before being released.

COVID-19: Spain records 864 deaths in one day

April 02, 2020

Spain followed Italy with 102,136 cases and 9,053 deaths. Worldwide, more than 900,000 people have been infected and over 45,000 have died, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University, though the real figures are believed to be much higher because of testing shortages, differences in counting the dead and large numbers of mild cases that have gone unreported.

EU’s von der Leyen

April 02, 2020

Helping people resume their regular jobs as soon as demand picks up "is crucial to restart Europe's economic engine without delay". In many other European countries, the suspension of previously guaranteed personal freedoms, including the right to demonstrate, gather and circulate freely, have raised fears that policies might be extended to last beyond exceptional lockdowns.

COVID-19 cases will soon reach 1m globally, 50,000 deaths

April 02, 2020

There has been reports and misinformation that the coronavirus, now know as Covid-19 is airborne, well the World Health Orgainsation ( WHO ) has come out to say this is not true. "For those countries, debt relief is essential to enable them to take care of their people and avoid economic collapse", said Tedros. Besides, Tedros called on governments to put in place social welfare measures to ensure vulnerable people have food and other life necessities during the crisis.

North Korea slams Pompeo and says will 'walk our way'

April 02, 2020

Last week, North Korea along with seven other member states of United Nations had requested the world body to push for full lifting of unilateral sanctions against them amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been a matter of some contention between the U.S. and North Korea, as everyone wants to give an indication that they are willing to negotiate, but both are very comfortable with not actually doing so so long as they can blame the other party for the lack of progress.

Briton's death sentence for Daniel Pearl's murder overturned in Pakistan

April 02, 2020

Sheikh was expected to be released - though that court ruling had not yet passed - but instead Sheikh's sentence was reduced to seven years, according to defense lawyer Khawja Naveed. Seven more suspects, including those who apparently killed Pearl, were never arrested. A USA psychologist who interviewed KSM said the prisoner had told him that he had beheaded Pearl.

WHO Encourages People to Play Games to Combat Spread of COVID-19

April 02, 2020

The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) and the games industry have partnered for a brand new campaign. Another calls out the positivity at hand, " Call of Duty for a good cause!" "It's never been more critical to ensure people stay safely connected to one another", said Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.

More Positive COVID-19 Tests in Mason County

April 02, 2020

Hall County health-care worker tests positiveA worker in a long-term care facility in Hall County has tested positive, according to a report posted on Facebook by the Central District Health Department. As a public service, Shaw Media will provide open access to information related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency. As the pandemic continues, the Journal-World will be making coverage of COVID-19 available outside of the paywall on LJWorld.com.

Newborn baby dies from COVID-19 related complications in CT, governor says

April 02, 2020

The infant tested positive during a postmortem exam for the virus that causes COVID-19, said Josh Geballe, the governor's chief operating officer. "This is absolutely heartbreaking", he said. The less than a one-year-old in Chicago was tested positive for the virus. Though the number of coronavirus cases and deaths is constantly changing , data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) shows that almost 40 percent of those recently hospitalized for Covid-19 are under the ...

China under-reported coronavirus cases and deaths, US intelligence reportedly concludes

April 02, 2020

President Trump has previously repeatedly called coronavirus "the Chinese virus", while Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has floated the (as yet unsubstantiated) theory that the USA military may have "brought the epidemic to Wuhan".

DeSantis issues stay-at-home order for Florida residents

April 02, 2020

The order takes effect Thursday and is valid for 30 days. During a news conference, DeSantis said he will issue the executive order following a conversation with President Donald Trump and recommendations from the White House Task Force on COVID 19.

US Death Toll Due to Coronavirus Passes China

April 02, 2020

In recent weeks, the U.S. has seen a massive surge in the number of cases and is expected to become the new epicenter of the crisis in the coming days, with over 164,700 confirmed cases and 3,170 deaths at the time of writing. More than 43,000 people in NY have contracted the virus, putting a considerable strain on the city's healthcare resources. Medical supplies and beds are seen inside a tent as volunteers from the International Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse set up an ...

United States outlines proposal for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

April 01, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the framework a "path to democracy". "The urgency for this has become all the more serious in light of the Maduro regime's failure to adequately prepare for and address the global COVID-19 pandemic". Opposition supporters say that the Venezuelan judiciary regularly trumps up charges for political reasons, although Guaido has been allowed to operate freely, even after he flew to Washington earlier this year to meet President Donald Trump .

Coronavirus pandemic pranks off the table on April Fools' Day

April 01, 2020

Delhi Police is warning that strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to fool people by spreading rumours in the guise of April Fools day . "The state govt won't allow anyone to spread rumours/panic on #Corona", Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh tweeted . In the same vein, Germany's health ministry also appealed to the public not to make up stories about the virus under the heading "Corona is no joke ".

Over 40,000 Covid-19 cases and 2,600 deaths

April 01, 2020

In keeping with Salomon, essentially the most dependable indicator of the virus' unfold is the every day admissions to hospital and intensive care. The toll over the past 24 hours was below the 319 deaths reported on Saturday, but the figures include only deaths reported in hospitals, and not at retirement homes or assisted-living facilities.

Trump says Iran planning 'sneak attack' on U.S. troops, assets in Iraq

April 01, 2020

The alliance is also temporarily withdrawing hundreds of trainers, as Iraq's military has halted all training since early March to minimise the risk of the novel coronavirus pandemic spreading among its forces. On Monday, Washington deployed Patriot missile defense batteries in bases hosting USA troops in Iraq, in Ain al-Assad base and Harir base in Erbil.

DOJ watchdog finds flaws in FISA process beyond Carter Page application

April 01, 2020

Horowitz said in a letter to FBI Director Chris Wray that in four of the 29 FISA applications his office selected for review, the FBI could not produce any supporting documents or records. "The Department is committed to putting the Inspector General's recommendations into practice and to implementing reforms that will ensure that all FISA applications are complete and accurate", the statement said.

Coronavirus: Russia sends plane full of medical supplies to US

April 01, 2020

Its cargo hold was filled with cardboard boxes and other packages. In Russia , where some doctors have questioned the accuracy of official data, the official tally of confirmed cases is 2,337 cases with 17 deaths. Authorities in Moscow unveiled a smartphone app created to keep tabs on people who have been ordered to stay at home because of the coronavirus, and Russian Federation on Wednesday expanded its lockdown to cover more of its sprawling territory.

Syrias air defences respond to Israeli missile strike #55718

April 01, 2020

It added that some of the missiles were shot down. Syrian servicemen told Prensa Latina that Israeli airborne attack targeted Sheyrat military air base, and was carried out through two waves of missiles, and said that anti-aircraft defenses effectively responded.

Bondi Coronavirus Outbreak : Cluster of infectious Backpackers

April 01, 2020

A beachgoer trying to enter a closed-off Bondi Beach. Backpackers have been blamed for transforming Australia's world famous Bondi Beach into a COVID-19 "hotspot", with travellers unwilling or unable to properly socially isolate leading to a high concentration of cases in the area.

Don't Nag Your Husband During Lock Down, Malaysia's Government Advises Women

April 01, 2020

Facebook posts showed male heads of households having a tough go of it in the aisles, either staring in confusion at lists in their hands or taking instruction over their cellphones from central command back home. The apology came after the online posters sparked a public outcry. Calling the advertisement campaign and the posters inappropriate, Rosana Isa, executive director of civil society organization Sisters in Islam, while speaking to Arab News said: "It reinforces negative ...

Coronavirus task force gives update as US death toll eclipses China's

April 01, 2020

Italy's death toll rose to almost 11,600 - the highest in the world by far - but its rates of new infections were slowing. At the same time the governor's appeal went out, a Navy hospital ship, also sent to the city after 9/11, pulled into port with 1,000 beds to help relieve pressure on New York's hospitals.

Strong 6.5-magnitude natural disaster hits southern Idaho

April 01, 2020

Shaking was also felt in OR, eastern Washington, Montana and as far north as Canada, Boise State Public Radio reported. A large quake struck north of Boise, Idaho, on Tuesday evening, March 31, with people across a large area reporting shaking.

United Nations urges global solidarity in responding to COVID - 19

April 01, 2020

There is also a risk that the combination of the disease and its economic impact will contribute to "enhanced instability, enhanced unrest, and enhanced conflict", the United Nations chief said at the launch of a report on the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Taiwan ‘Capable and Willing’ to Cooperate on Coronavirus, Despite WHO Slight

April 01, 2020

Ji has said, "The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), since taking power (in Taiwan) in 2016, has been stubbornly adhering to Taiwan's independence separatist stance, constantly challenging the One-China principle, thus undermining the political foundation for the region's participation in the WHA".

China tightens control over asymptomatic patients

April 01, 2020

China's decision to lock down the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the global Covid-19 pandemic, may have prevented more than 700,000 new cases by delaying the spread of the virus, researchers said yesterday. "One fascinating aspect of our work is that it shows the power of novel data streams such as cell phone mobility data ", says Ottar Bjornstad, a professor of entomology and biology at Penn State .

Bolsonaro visits market to press need to keep Brazil going during pandemic

April 01, 2020

Trump told a White House press conference he is "absolutely looking at a ban" on travel to the United States from Latin America's biggest country. The number of coronavirus infections in Brazil is constantly increasing. "I'm sorry, some people will die, they will die, that's life", Bolsonaro said, "You can't stop a auto factory because of traffic deaths". The first of the deleted videos was shot in Taguatinga, one of the satellite cities of the Brazilian capital, and in which Bolsonaro was ...

Airbnb to pay out $250m to hosts to ease coronavirus cancellation pain

April 01, 2020

To begin with, all guests who have made reservations during this period will receive a full refund , as the worldwide recommendation from health authorities is that you avoid travel - with airlines even restricting to the maximum or even canceling flights.

Coronavirus: Goats take over empty streets of seaside town

April 01, 2020

A gang of goats has been spotted strolling around the deserted streets of a seaside town during the nationwide lockdown . Mr Stuart, who works for the Manchester Evening News, said he called the police after he noticed the animals breaking isolation rules by gathering in a large group and not keeping the required two metres apart on Friday night.

Global confirmed COVID-19 cases top 800,000: Johns Hopkins University

April 01, 2020

There are 175,067 confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States, the university said, the most of any country in the world. On Tuesday, China reported just one new death from COVID-19 and 48 new cases, claiming that all new infections came from overseas.

US Navy captain says carrier faces dire coronavirus threat

April 01, 2020

While he acknowledged that it "may seem like an extraordinary measure" to remove the majority of a deployed USA aircraft carrier's personnel, he said it was "necessary". While the Navy has since announced plans to test the Roosevelt's entire crew, Crozier said those steps would be inadequate because, he said, it would be impossible to implement government isolation and distancing guidelines aboard a carrier.

Man is called coronavirus super-spreader after his J&K-Delhi journey

April 01, 2020

The district administration had collected details of three others who were present at the Tablighi mosque between March 18 and March 20. They had not attended the conference. "We are also doing a 360 on all of them as well as people who came in contact with them in the last few days". Tracking the travel history of the man, who was in his mid-60s, officials said numerous passengers travelling with him in the trains have been put under quarantine after authorities dug out their details.

10,000 NHS staff pen letter to Boris Johnson demanding proper protective equipment

April 01, 2020

They have to be exposed to sick patients, and showing symptoms themselves. But, quoting communities secretary Robert Jenrick, who said on Sunday that "we can not and should not ask healthcare workers to be on the frontline without appropriate protective equipment", the BMA has urgently sought clarification on the current guidance.

Orbán Granted Emergency Powers To Keep Hungary Safe

March 31, 2020

Since elections can not be held during a state of emergency, in the likely case that Orban's bill passes today, the premier may continue to erode democratic institutions in Hungary. Opposition parties have criticised the move as unnecessary, fearing it would give a blank cheque to government rule. They refused to support fast-tracking the bill without time deadlines.

Basu calls for calm from public and police over lockdown laws

March 31, 2020

However, some officers have been accused of being overzealous by using drones to spy on people taking walks at beauty spots, stopping dog-walkers from driving their pets to open spaces and reports they had even urged some shops not to sell Easter eggs because they were not essential items.

Ireland's private hospitals join COVID-19 fight

March 31, 2020

There is yet to be a confirmed case of coronavirus in the region's prisons, but Northern Ireland Justice Minister, Naomi Long, said that, in anticipation of that moment and strained staffing levels, she now "considers it necessary to release some prisoners early".

World reaches another grim Covid-19 milestone as global cases surpass 800,000

March 31, 2020

At the time of writing the total number of coronavirus cases worldwide stood at 800,049 resulting in some 38,714 deaths. "The virus is more powerful, more risky than we expected", Cuomo told a daily news briefing. A government spokesman dismissed calls for the prime minister, Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency , as the country recorded almost 2,000 cases and 56 deaths.

Trump administration finds gun shops "essential,quot; amid coronavirus"

March 31, 2020

Kris Brown, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said gun industry groups have "exploited the current crisis to further the interests of gun manufacturers". Since the coronavirus outbreak, armories have reported long lines and executions with firearms and ammunition. "Shuttering access to arms necessarily shutters the Constitutional right to those arms".

Trump Flubs on Population of Seoul During Coronavirus Briefing

March 31, 2020

That's why nobody trusts the media anymore", he said . "That's why you used to work for the [New York] Times and now you work for somebody else", he continued, speaking to Alcindor. She brought up Trump's earlier suggestion that some states don't need as much medical equipment as they are requesting. While Trump had a mini-meltdown at the podium, reporters watching from home had Alcindor's back, and shared their support on Twitter.

New York appeals for coronavirus reinforcements as Asia warned to stay alert

March 31, 2020

It is the first decline in the number of deaths in a 24-hour period since Thursday in Spain , which has the world's second most deadly outbreak after Italy . Spanish Army soldiers mount a tent to be used by hospital patients during the coronavirus outbreak in Madrid, Spain , Monday, March 30, 2020. Spain is now under a near-total lockdown that was imposed on March 14, banning people to go outside their homes except to work, buy food and medicine or look after a sick relative.

Wuhan coronavirus death toll 12 times more than official figures, claim locals

March 31, 2020

China reported 48 new cases of coronavirus and five more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, in the latest figures released by the National Health Commission . All of the new cases were so-called imported cases , detected in people, who had recently travelled outside of the country. "Chinese policymakers will likely step up and expand the stimulus program if needed".

China State Media Reports 19 People Killed in Forest Fire

March 31, 2020

It said one of those killed was a guide and the rest were firefighters. It was initially spread over 15 hectares, but now has affected upto 1,000 hectares, reads a BBC report. Like many countries, China has suffered a greater number of deadly forest fires as a result of climate change, habitat destruction and human encroachment into formerly wild areas.

Judge Stops Texas from Banning Abortions During Coronavirus Crisis

March 31, 2020

A separate judge in OH says such orders are unconstitutional if they prohibit abortions. The suit was filed on behalf of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, which offers services at health centers in Iowa and Nebraska, its medical director Jill Meadows, and the abortion clinic called Emma Goldman Clinic, based in Iowa City.

Ontario confirms 351 new coronavirus cases, as province reaches 1706

March 31, 2020

Dr. David Williams said that given the greater risk of severe outcomes to the elderly, he's "strongly recommending" that people over the age of 70 self-isolate. A total of 61 people have died from the virus, including 22 in Quebec, 19 in Ontario, 17 in British Columbia, two in Alberta, and one in Manitoba. "We're getting close to that number", Williams said.

COVID-19 spreads to vulnerable communities as new provinces report deaths

March 31, 2020

This week "will be very, very important, for me anyways, looking at those trends", Dr. Tam said during a briefing. Several provinces have seen a rapid escalation in severe cases in recent days. Williams, however, said in his statement that "we must do more". Ontarians should stay home except for essential reasons, and to limit the number of these essential trips.

World Bank sees outbreak taking a big toll on Asia's economy

March 31, 2020

The pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a virtual standstill, the World Bank has said. In China, where the coronavirus outbreak originated in late December, growth was projected to slow to 2.3 per cent in the baseline scenario, or as low as 0.1 per cent in the lower-case scenario, compared to growth of 6.1 per cent in 2019.

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