Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus pandemic
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China’s return to work is good news for the economy – but it also risks unleashing a second wave of Covid-19 infections
Both the government and businesses are eager to restart and revive the economy. But as millions pile back into factories, cafeterias and dormitories, the risk is that a new wave of Covid-19 could pose even bigger risks to the system. … Read More
Australia tells citizens to reconsider all foreign travel amid coronavirus pandemic
The Australian government had previously advised against travel to regional epicentres in China, Italy, South Korea and Iran.PHOTO: EPA-EFE SYDNEY (AFP) – Australia on Friday (March 13) warned citizens the coronavirus pandemic is now so widespread that they should reconsider all foreign … Read More
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a ‘pandemic’; Trump restricts travel from Europe
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There are now over 1,000 COVID-19 cases and 37 deaths reported in the U.S. A virus outbreak that began in China nearly three months ago has now infected more than 1,000 people in the United States and killed 36. The World Health … Read More
Angela Merkel: 70 percent of Germany is getting coronavirus, and there’s not much we can do
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Pessimistic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was blunt Wednesday in her assessment of how coronavirus will impact her nation: A vast majority of people in Germany will get coronavirus, and there is little or nothing anyone can do about that right now. … Read More
Pope Francis celebrates mass on his own amid concerns over coronavirus outbreak
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The Holy See live-streamed Francis’ Mass amid coronavirus concerns ( Vatican ) Pope Francis has celebrated morning mass by himself in the chapel of the Vatican hotel where he lives amid concerns around the coronavirus outbreak. The Holy See live-streamed Francis’ Mass … Read More
Coronavirus Shocker: Patients Die In Hours Without Showing Symptoms
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The United States has started to feel the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on residents, businesses, and education. These effects are expected to continue to expand while scientists have yet to fully understand how the virus affects people. To help stop … Read More
Italian Prime Minister orders nationwide lockdown as coronavirus spreads
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Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that he is extending restrictions already in place in the north. “All the measure of the red zones are now extended to all of the national territory,” Conte said at a press conference on Monday … Read More
S&P 500 plunges 7% in minutes, trading halted marketwide as financial contagion worsens
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The US stock market plunged as much as 7% immediately after regular trading began on Monday, prompting the first halt since the depths of the financial crisis in December 2008. The losses came amid a raging global oil-price war and … Read More
With 39 Coronavirus Cases, Israel May Expand Quarantine to All Countries
Decision expected on Monday ■ Netanyahu, Pence hold talks ■ Israel considers West Bank closure ■ 19 cases confirmed in Bethlehem ■ Israel expands quarantine order to Egypt arrivals Israelis with masks at Ben-Gurion International Airport, March 5, 2020 – … Read More