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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response

April 27, 2020

Johnson, 55, is back in Downing Street nearly a month to the day since he was tested positive for Covid-19 which incapacitated the prime minister and threatened his life at the peak of the coronavirus crisis. Rather than a complete lifting of all measures, he said the country would end up "moving to a new normal". Steve Morgan, a property industry leader and Conservative Party donor through his property business Bridgemere Group, told BBC radio on Monday, "We need to get back to work, ...

Ontario to boost pay for workers fighting coronavirus pandemic

April 27, 2020

The premier called a protest in Toronto demanding the reopening of the economy "irresponsible". No new cases were reported in Oxford and Elgin counties on Saturday, with Southwestern Public Health listing the total number of cases as holding at 54, with one more recovery bringing that total to 21 and four deaths previously reported deaths.

Saudi Arabia to end flogging as a punishment

April 27, 2020

The decree expands on a prior arrangement by King Salman issued in late 2018, which places a maximum 10-year prison sentence for minors in some specific scenarios, except for offenses punishable by death. The contract also provides the kingdom with 500 technicians from China to perform the tests and train Saudi staff. Critics have accused Saudi Arabia of "sports washing", saying the government uses sport as a way of distracting attention from its human rights record.

World Health Organization warns against coronavirus 'immunity passports'

April 27, 2020

The WHO issued the original statement in response to a suggestion from politicians in several countries that so-called "immunity passports" could be issued to people in order to enable them to return to work. This non-specific response, it said, was followed by an adaptive response where the body made antibodies, which were proteins called immunoglobulins that specifically bound to the virus.

Trump cans press briefing accusing media of asking hostile questions

April 27, 2020

The White House has held at least 50 press conferences with the Coronavirus Task Force in the past two months, according to the White House Youtube channel. There have been discussions within the White House about changing the format of the briefings to curtail the president's role. On Saturday evening, around the time same time he has usually been at podium, Trump tweeted that the briefings are "Not worth the time & effort!" because he's asked " hostile questions " by the press, who ...

Cent Becomes Kim Jung Un In Latest Trolling Takeover

April 27, 2020

Kim hadn't missed the April 15 event since he assumed power in 2011 following his father Kim Jong Il's death, according to The Associated Press . Speculation includes the theory that the controversial leader is isolating for fears of the coronavirus or that the theory that he is suffering from a serious injury or illness.

Coronavirus: We're reaching the 'tail' of the Covid-19 curve

April 27, 2020

With new cases of the virus having lingered in the single digits for days across the entire country, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has claimed to have "won the battle" against the virus, which is "currently" eliminated. Pacific islanders living in the United States have a Covid-19 infection rate two to three times the average in at least four American states, according to data released on Sunday by the Pacific Islander Center of Primary Care Excellence, a California-based group.

Chilly night ahead, more rain this week

April 27, 2020

Periods of rain and drizzle will continue Sunday night into Monday , April 27, which will be another cloudy and raw day, with a high temperature only around 50. Lows in the mid/upper 30s. This system looks similar to the one we saw on Thursday . After a cloudy morning, we'll call for a partly sunny afternoon, just a slight chance of a shower and highs near 70.

Spain's daily virus death toll drops to 288, lowest in a month

April 27, 2020

The first Spanish death from coronavirus occurred on February 13 but was only confirmed through an autopsy on March 3. Having suffered one of the world's deadliest outbreaks of the COVID-19 respiratory disease, Spain has been under strict lockdown since March 14, but recently begun to ease restrictions as it reined in the infection rate.

Covid-19: New Zealand contact tracing app due within two weeks

April 27, 2020

They also added that " COVIDSafe recognizes other devices with the COVIDSafe app installed and Bluetooth enabled". The CovidSafe application will take note of the "date, time, distance and duration of the contact", as established by the Department of Health website.

China says all coronavirus patients in Wuhan have been discharged

April 27, 2020

The city had reported 46,452 cases, 56% of the national total. The result was achieved on the back of the combined efforts of medical workers in Wuhan and those who were dispatched there in the fight against the virus, Mi Feng, a spokesman for the National Health Commission , said at a press conference in Beijing.

Porsche Driver Faces Court on 10 Charges Following Fatal Police Crash

April 27, 2020

The mortgage broker from Fitzroy, whose Porsche 911 was crushed in the crash, was uninjured. More details are emerging about the horror crash that saw four Victorian police officers killed on a freeway in Melbourne yesterday evening. Lawyers for the 41-year-old said he has mental health issues. Pusey allegedly told a groaning Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor: 'There you go.

Bangladesh won’t accept any more Rohingya: Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen

April 27, 2020

On April 15, Bangladesh coast guard officials rescued one boat of Rohingya refugees which had reportedly been turned away by Malaysia almost two months earlier. A Rohingya leader at one of the huge refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district said there were about 280 people in total on the two boats.

British PM Boris Johnson to return to work tomorrow

April 27, 2020

Raab said Johnson would be, "back at work full-time, properly, at the helm" - and "as you can imagine with the prime minister, he's raring to go". Raab said the government was following medical and scientific advice, and that there would not be a sharp easing but a gradual progression to a "new normal".

New Zealand defeat Australia in Anzac Day Indoor Rowing Challenge

April 27, 2020

While at the small Canberra service before dawn - which was broadcast live - Australia's prime minister Morrison compared the disruption to the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1919. "Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by each and every New Zealander who has served in war and conflict". In her address, Ms Ardern said that this year New Zealand had to find new ways to commemorate together "but our goal remains the same".

Where is Kim Jong Un? Here is what we know so far

April 27, 2020

Gardner said while he had no additional information on the matter, the possibility of a change in leadership would be "an opportunity, if this should happen, for the people of North Korea to realize they don't have to be in political gulags anymore".

Health Department Shakeup by White House is Being Considered

April 27, 2020

Trump's statement followed a similar denial from White House spokesman Judd Deere, who said, "The Department of Health and Human Services, under the leadership of Secretary Azar, continues to lead on a number of the President's priorities".

Trump cancels briefing after criticism over disinfectant comment

April 27, 2020

Who would say such a thing? Continuing his attacks on media , US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that people call him the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure than any other president in the country's history.

White House Advisor Stephen Miller wants to extend immigration ban

April 27, 2020

And he doesn't prepare for the press briefing. "Lawsuits should be brought against all, including the Fake News Organizations, to rectify this awful injustice". Trump has used sarcasm as a defense before. Trump even went so far as to suggest his own "very comprehensive list" of such journalists . Miller advised the group that subsequent measures had been into consideration that will prohibit visitor employee programmes, however the government order turns the tap off of latest immigrant ...

Singapore reports 931 new Covid-19 cases, taking total to 13624

April 27, 2020

Singapore is now in an extended "circuit breaker" period to stem the spread of COVID-19. The Health Ministry (MOH) confirmed 931 new cases as of noon, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 13,624. "These are those who have mild symptoms or are clinically well but still test positive for COVID-19", said the ministry. The three are among the 25 dorms that have been gazetted as isolation areas and account for some 40 per cent of the total infected cases living in dorms across ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Discusses Phases of Reopening New York

April 27, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday pointed to research showing that strains of the novel coronavirus entered his state from Europe, not China, and said that travel bans enacted by US President Donald Trump were too late to halt its spread.

General easing of lockdowns amid promising drops in virus deaths

April 27, 2020

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte is expected to announce more details easing the lockdown in the coming days for the first European country to see a large-scale coronavirus outbreak. Germany allowed nonessential shops and other facilities to open last week and Denmark has reopened schools for children up to fifth grade. "How long are we supposed to imprison ourselves?" said bikini-clad Mackenzie Scharf said as she enjoyed the return to the beach.

No COVID-19 fatalities Sunday as North Zone adds nine new cases

April 27, 2020

AHS has put supports in place for the plant to prevent the spread of the disease, she said. "I believe we can and will begin reopening measures in a phased way hopefully starting next month in May and gradually ramping up, keeping an eye on the numbers", Kenney said.

Iran says it wouldn't fire first shot against United States as tensions escalate

April 27, 2020

After months of failed attempts, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on April 22 that it had launched a military satellite into orbit. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, on Thursday dismissed the USA claim that Iran violated resolution 2231 and accused Washington of being in violation of the nuclear deal.

Football's return may have to wait months, says Spanish government

April 27, 2020

Unlike other countries in Europe and the rest of the world, Spain's children have not been able to go out, with only adults allowed to leave the house to buy food, medicine, briefly walk the dog or because of a medical emergency. The restriction on children had come under increasing criticism in Spain, with specialists warning of the danger it posed for their health and mental wellbeing.

Africa records 9,106 COVID-19 recoveriesWorld

April 27, 2020

The number of cases in South Africa is followed closely by three countries in North Africa: Egypt with 4,319 cases, Morocco, with 3,897 and Algeria with 3,256 cases. However, Ethiopia, with a total population of 110 million, is among the countries in the world listed at the bottom in terms of testing capacities.

China reports 12 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

April 26, 2020

The city in China's central Hubei province is believed to be the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, having first reported cases of unexplained pneumonia to the World Health Organization on December 31 previous year. Wuhan has been showing signs of recovery in recent weeks as lockdown restrictions eased and makeshift hospitals were cleared. While the National Health Commission spokesman said there were no new coronavirus patients, it is unclear whether any of the 12 people with ...

Latest coronavirus updates in New York: Sunday, April 26, 2020

April 26, 2020

While mentioning that the aforementioned results were positive, Cuomo said it has been "21 days of hell", and said the state is still well short of its goals relative to new hospital admissions. "This is just awful news", Cuomo said of the continuing number of deaths. The expansion followed New York's development of a diagnostic antibody test that determines whether an individual had ever contracted the new coronavirus , regardless of symptoms.

US backs NATO call for Afghan cease-fire over pandemic

April 26, 2020

But the Taliban have pulled negotiators out of talks amid a dispute over the prisoner exchange. Under the US-Taleban deal, American and other foreign forces have pledged to quit Afghanistan by July 2021 provided the Taleban stick to several security guarantees and hold talks with the government.

Exiled Hong Kong bookseller opens bookshop in Taiwan

April 26, 2020

Lam Wing-kee, former manager of Causeway Bay Books , reopened his shop in Taipei on Saturday. Months ago, he fled to Taiwan as Hong Kong considered a law that would have allowed extradition to mainland China. Banners reading "Taiwan independence" and "Free Hong Kong, revolution now" decorated the wall of the small shop, which focuses on political titles and was opened with the help of a hugely successful crowd-funding campaign.

India's COVID-19 Cases Surge to 26,917

April 26, 2020

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (Thane Division) continued to cause worries with 211 Covid-19 deaths and 5,961 patients. These "high load districts" are spread across the states and union territories worst hit by the outbreak - Maharashtra , Delhi , Gujarat , Madhya Pradesh and Telangana, among others.

NY expands coronavirus testing to pharmacies, Gov. Cuomo says

April 26, 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released a video on Twitter Saturday announcing that he will be taking questions from New Yorkers Saturdays who use the #AskMyMayor, in conjunction with providing daily updates Sunday through Friday: "Here's my promise to every New Yorker: I'll be here to give you information every day".

PM Modi to address 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am today

April 26, 2020

In his over 30-minute-long address, Modi hailed the contribution of state governments in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic , saying they have played a very active role. He underlined the need for the younger generation to go in for evidence base research to propagate our traditional principles in scientific language.

Yemen separatists declare self-governance of south

April 26, 2020

Yemen's southern separatists have announced plans to establish a self-ruled administration in regions under their control in a move the country's internationally-backed government said would have " catastrophic consequences". The war in Yemen has been frequently called the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Violence continued in several provinces, including Ma'rib, a stronghold of Saudi-backed militiamen loyal to Yemen's former president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, throughout the period.

Spain reports lowest number of coronavirus-related deaths in the past month

April 26, 2020

Officials said more than 3,500 Covid-19 sufferers had recovered from the respiratory disease caused by the virus during the last 24 hours, while there were 3,000 new infections. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez signalled that the government could begin to ease its restrictions - some of the tightest in Europe - during the second half of May, but warned that "de-escalation will be slow".

U.S. warship heads to port after virus outbreak

April 26, 2020

A day later, Modly handed in his resignation to Esper, who then announced that he had tapped James McPherson, undersecretary of the Army, to be the new acting Navy secretary. But Esper's deliberations raised questions about whether political or other considerations might override the Navy's recommendations in a case that has seen Democrats vocally critical of the Trump administration's handling of the matter.

Douglas County confirms 2 long term care deaths, 400 cases

April 26, 2020

Just six of the cases are actively being monitored by county Public Health and Social Services, according to the data. The two positive cases increase Livingston County's total to 20 confirmed cases. Matt Kelley, Health Officer for the Gallatin City-County Health Department, will be holding a virtual press conference today at 3 p.m. The county marked the first death attributed to the virus in southern OR on April 11, an 81-year-old man.

Large coal ship spotted in North Korea

April 26, 2020

Trump declined to state when he was last in touch with Kim , saying: 'We have a good relationship with North Korea , as good as you can have'. Writing for the US-based Committee for Human Rights in North Korea , Mr Kim said: "China has launched a disinformation campaign to dispute the Chinese origin of the virus".

Kim Jong-un's successor: Who would lead North Korea if he died?

April 26, 2020

The sources declined to be recognized given the sensitivity of the matter. The Liaison Department couldn't be reached by Reuters for remark late on Friday. The person said he did not have any comment on Kim's current condition or any Chinese involvement. An official aware of USA intelligence mentioned that Kim was recognized to have well being issues however they'd no motive to conclude he was significantly unwell or unable ultimately to reappear in public.

Last critical-condition COVID-19 patient recovers in Wuhan

April 26, 2020

What happened on 26 February? He said that after almost 24 hours, the police station chief told him he would not be charged but must undergo quarantine because he had been to high-risk areas, such as a crematorium. In the new video, Li Zehua, who is thought to be 25, said he was driving in Wuhan when people in another vehicle told him to stop. In a video posted on YouTube , Weibo and Twitter Li said on 26 February the white SUV had pulled out in front of him while he was driving in the ...

FDA warns against using hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus

April 26, 2020

The drugs can cause abnormal health rhythms such as QT interval prolongation and a rapid heart rate. The agency's announcement, which citied risks of serious heart rhythm problems - comes a day after the European Union's drug regulator warned of the drugs' side effects and urged medical professionals to closely monitor patients on the medicines.

Cuomo on coronavirus sacrifices: 'What you're doing is actually saving lives'

April 26, 2020

NY saw a slight increase in newly reported deaths with 437 although positive trends for total hospitalizations and hospitalization rates remained positive. The first confirmed COVID-19 death in California was on February 6 as opposed to the originally reported February 29 as previously thought. The pharmacies will be responsible for collecting samples for diagnostic - not antibody - testing, Cuomo said at Saturday's press conference, adding that those samples will be sent to labs throughout ...

US COVID-19 death toll exceeds 50,000

April 26, 2020

Globally, the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus stands at more than 2.85 million. The health agency placed the number of known deaths at just below 49,000 as of its most recent tally , with the majority of deaths in NY, where the spread of the disease has been especially bad.

Two Californians died in February from coronavirus

April 26, 2020

Problems and delays slowed the availability of widespread testing for the virus, which has killed more than 40,000 people nationwide. Public health officials caution that the county is not out of the woods yet despite the good news, but the focus has nevertheless shifted away from the immediate disaster response toward what to do next.

Greenland wary of United States plans for aid projects in its territory

April 25, 2020

The aid package is aimed mostly at developing natural resources. Last year, US President Donald Trump announced that he was interested in buying Greenland and cancelled a visit to Denmark after the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called his idea "absurd".

World Health Organization says ‘No evidence’ recovered Covid-19 patients can’t be reinfected

April 25, 2020

This is just as the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), lamented the refusal of some VIPs in the society to report to and be admitted at isolation and treatment centres for treatment, but would rather prefer to stay at other non-accredited facilities, thereby making healthcare workers very vulnerable to contracting the disease.

'No Evidence' That Recovered COVID-19 Patients Are Immune, WHO Says

April 25, 2020

The spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus , is increasing other medical risks as well with the World Health Organization warning almost 400,000 more people could die from malaria because of disruption to the supply of mosquito nets and medicines.

United Kingdom coronavirus death toll in hospital rises to 19,506

April 25, 2020

No 10 has said appointments for tests at drive-through centres and home testing kits would become available each day from 08:00 BST, with their release staggered throughout the day. "I spoke to him yesterday, he's on very good form and is clearly recovering", Hancock said on Friday. By mid-morning on Friday, the gov.uk website said it was not accepting any more applications.

Meghan McCain Calls Out Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Comments About Coronavirus

April 25, 2020

Despite her family's longstanding conservative beliefs, Meghan argued that Joe has the right demeanor to take on the challenges in the White House, especially during these hard times. "My big concern is just his inability to campaign right now, and there's nothing we can do about that except, as you pointed out Joy, continue to interview him, continue to put him on our air as we would any candidate", she said.

England and Wales coronavirus test slots and kits run out again

April 25, 2020

The British government has strongly supported Oxford University's work. In its first phase, half of 1,112 volunteers will receive the potential vaccine against COVID-19, the other half a control vaccine to test its safety and efficacy. They will also record if they feel unwell for the following three weeks. These blood samples will be used to assess the immune response to the vaccine.

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