加纳新增25例新冠肺炎确诊病例 累计确诊52例
2020-03-24 20:03:37 央视新闻app
当地时间3月24日，加纳卫生部在新闻发布会上称，24日新增25例新冠肺炎确诊病例。目前加纳国内累计确诊从27例上升到52例，死亡2例，现存确诊50例，均在隔离治疗中。超过1000人在接受隔离观察。
澳大利亚总理：将禁止民众海外旅行并关闭更多公共场所
2020-03-24 19:58:39 央视新闻app
澳大利亚总理莫里森在当地时间24日晚召开记者会，宣布民众将被禁止出国。至于禁令何时生效等细节问题，联邦政府将稍晚讨论决定并宣布。莫里森表示，根据外交部此前给出不要旅行的建议，目前国际旅行的人数很少，但是仍有一些人不顾劝阻。
菲律宾航空公司暂停所有国际航班
2020-03-24 19:50:42 央视新闻app
据菲律宾媒体消息，3月24日，菲律宾航空公司决定从3月26日到4月14日暂停所有国际航班。菲律宾吕宋岛从3月17日0时开始实行“强化社区隔离”，直到4月13日0时结束。其间，大规模公共交通设施暂停运行，包括公路、航空、海运在内的交通都受到限制。
津巴布韦出现首例新冠肺炎死亡病例 系当地知名媒体人
2020-03-24 19:48:56 央视新闻app
当地时间3月23日，津巴布韦1名30岁的知名电视新闻记者在感染了新冠肺炎后去世，这是津巴布韦第1例新冠肺炎死亡病例。这名死者名叫佐罗罗，他在上周四（19日）出现了类似流感的症状后被送往首都哈拉雷的医院。
中国近70吨医疗物资运抵匈牙利首都 匈总理亲自迎接
2020-03-24 19:50:12 央视新闻app
当地时间3月24日早上，匈牙利从中国采购的一批防疫物资抵达布达佩斯李斯特·费伦茨国际机场，匈牙利总理欧尔班、创新与技术部部长帕尔科维奇以及中国驻匈牙利大使段洁龙亲自前往机场接机。
日本首相与国际奥委会主席通话 确定奥运会延期1年提案方针
2020-03-24 19:18:00 央视新闻app
围绕东京奥运会及残奥会问题，日本首相安倍晋三与国际奥委会主席巴赫24日进行电话会谈。据日本放送协会消息，双方在电话会谈中，提及考虑到参赛选手的准备时间等问题，确定了东京奥运会、残奥会延期1年左右的提案方针。
德国奥林匹克体育同盟：建议东京奥运会推迟一年
2020-03-24 19:12:28 央视新闻app
德国奥林匹克体育同盟（即德国奥委会）主席阿尔方斯·霍曼23日接受采访时表示，鉴于目前新冠肺炎疫情在全球流行的态势，东京奥运会如果推迟几个月，在今年秋天举办不是一个安全的解决方案，建议奥运会至少推迟一年举办。 霍曼认为，国际奥委会开始考虑东京奥运会改期的问题是向前迈出了重要一步。霍曼说：“我们认为，东京奥运会几乎不可能如期举办，现在必须考虑其他替代选项。”
巴林新增52例新冠肺炎确诊病例 累计391例
2020-03-24 19:04:46 央视新闻app
巴林卫生部当地时间24日下午发布通告，确认境内新增52例新型冠状病毒肺炎确诊病例，累计391例，其中177名患者已经痊愈出院，2名患者去世。211名仍在医院接受治疗的患者中3人病情较重，其余患者情况较为稳定。
比利时新增新冠肺炎确诊病例526例 累计4269例
2020-03-24 19:05:15 央视新闻app
据比利时官方媒体当地时间3月24日上午报道，在过去24小时内，比利时境内新增新冠肺炎确诊病例526例，新增死亡病例34例。截至目前，该国累计确诊病例4269例，累计死亡122例, 381名病患在接受重症监护。（总台记者 马瑾瑾） （编辑 朱辛未）
西班牙新冠肺炎确诊病例累计达39673例 新增6584例
2020-03-24 18:56:27 央视新闻app
截至当地时间3月24日11时30分，西班牙累计确诊新冠肺炎病例39673例，死亡2969例，新增6584例。
黎巴嫩新冠肺炎确诊病例上升至304例
2020-03-24 18:55:12 央视新闻app
黎巴嫩卫生部官网公布，截至24日中午，黎新冠肺炎确诊总人数为304人，较昨日增加37人。确诊患者中有7人情况危重，另外，当日疑似病例数字也增至303人。目前黎巴嫩死亡病例4例，治愈8例。
卢旺达新增17例新冠肺炎确诊病例 累计确诊36例
2020-03-24 18:53:06 央视新闻app
据卢旺达卫生部当地时间3月23日晚发布公告，宣布23日新增17例确诊病例，其中16例有国外旅行史。
英国筹建“方舱医院”收治新冠肺炎患者
2020-03-24 18:40:53 央视新闻app
当地时间23日，据英国《卫报》报道，英国政府正在考虑将伦敦国际会展中心改建为临时“方舱医院”，用于接诊治疗新冠肺炎患者。据悉，改造后的会展中心将可容纳约4000张病床。据报道，英国政府及医疗机构上周末已对国际会展中心进行了实地考察，最终明确的意见将根据近几天疫情发展情况而定。一旦伦敦地区的重症监护病床濒临收治上限，会展中心将可在一个月内转型为“方舱医院”。该医院医护力量将由军队医务人员和国家医疗服务体系人员共同组成。
南京市、苏州市、常州市修改防疫措施：允许市民清明前后有序祭扫
2020-03-24 18:24:58 央视新闻app
因为近期防疫形势良好。3月24日下午，苏州市发布通告：为满足部分群众对室外公墓进行现场祭扫的需要，决定从3月26日起，对室外公墓实行提前预约、分时限流、有序开放的现场祭扫。
安徽合肥14日内有境外旅居史人员实施集中隔离 食宿费用自理
2020-03-24 17:32:17 央视新闻app
根据合肥市疫情防控应急指挥部的要求，所有14日内有境外旅居史的来（返）肥人员，一律进行14天集中隔离观察，并进行核酸检测。集中隔离观察期间，隔离人员食宿费用自理。 此外，合肥市还要求所有拟从境外来（返）合肥的人员，需在出发前24小时向目的地疫情防控应急指挥部报告，报告事项包括来（返）肥人员姓名、健康状况、返回的时间和行程等。境外来（返）肥人员的家庭成员、亲属或邀请单位、接待单位、用工单位掌握到境外人员来（返）肥的信息后，应当第一时间报告，所有14日内有境外旅居史的人员抵达合肥后，应在1小时内向所在地疫情防控应急指挥部报告，积极配合属地防疫部门落实防控措施。
可可爱爱！监控拍下小学生复课第一天向值班医生鞠躬
2020-03-24 17:17:25 央视新闻app
3月23日是新疆中小学校复学复课的第一天，两名背着书包的小学生放学回家的路上经过新疆生产建设兵团第一师医院，本来已经走过了预检分诊处，又掉头回来，上前向当日值班医生，敬少先队礼并鞠躬致敬！（总台央视记者 苏蒙 阿尔曼）
Primark UK stores closing ‘until further notice’
2020-03-23 18:49:35 BBC
The fashion chain says it wants to protect the health of employees and customers.
NI health service to access private sector beds
2020-03-23 18:38:51 BBC
The latest move is part of the Department of Health in NI’s surge planning for Covid-19.
Urgent call to fund housing for homeless in outbreak
2020-03-23 18:01:38 BBC
Andy Burnham said the government should immediately release funds to councils to “house all people who are homeless”.The government has already pledged an initial £3.2m fund to help authorities provide accommodation to rough sleepers who need to self-isolate.Mr Burnham said rough sleepers needed support “as a matter of urgency”.
Virus surge ‘may be quicker than we thought’
2020-03-23 17:56:29 BBC
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is “on the cusp of a rapid acceleration of coronavirus cases”.
Are pregnant women more at risk?
2020-03-23 17:56:21 BBC
There have been no confirmed coronavirus deaths of pregnant women. Professor David Heymann, an infectious disease epidemiologist who headed the WHO’s global response to SARS, believes more research needs to be done on how the virus could affect those who are pregnant.
West Sussex recycling sites close
2020-03-23 17:51:11 BBC
The measure has been taken to “reinforce the need for social distancing, protecting staff and highway safety.”
Governor puts Lubumbashi in 48-hour lockdown
2020-03-23 17:51:14 BBC
The two Congolese people tested positive after they arrived in Lubumbashi on a Congo Airways flight from the capital Kinshasa on Sunday afternoon, according to the province’s governor Jacques Kyabula in a tweet.
Scilly asks all boats and visitors to avoid the islands
2020-03-23 17:45:53 BBC
All recreational boat and yacht owners have been asked not to travel to the Isles of Scilly during the coronavirus outbreak.
Ministers could consider further UK steps during meeting later
2020-03-23 17:35:24 BBC
It’s understood ministers and officials are considering how much the public’s behaviour has changed in response to restrictions brought in over recent days.
Sark Shipping suspends passenger sailings
2020-03-23 17:35:34 BBC
The firm will continue to provide freight runs.A spokeswoman apologised for any inconvenience this may cause and said further information would be posted on the company’s website when it becomes available.
Jersey boat owners reminded not to land elsewhere
2020-03-23 17:35:27 BBC
They are still able to go out sailing, but can’t land anywhere else than Jersey and only take people they live with on board to avoid spreading the infection.
South Korea reports lowest number of new cases
2020-03-23 17:24:43 BBC
The news fuels hope that Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreak outside China may be abating.
India lockdowns affect more than 750 million people
2020-03-23 17:14:44 CNN
Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensify.
Isle of Man closes borders to non-residents
2020-03-23 17:13:22 BBC
People who are vital to keeping the island running may be able enter the island.
Government tells people not to use second homes
2020-03-23 17:13:30 BBC
The government is telling people not to travel to second homes or tourist accommodation during the coronavirus crisis. It says non-essential journeys put pressure on local communities and services.The
Six ambulances ‘deliberately damaged’
2020-03-23 17:07:46 BBC
Six ambulances were “deliberately damaged” in Kent, South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) has said.The damage happened at the service’s Make Ready Centre in Thanet on Saturday night.
New Zealand enters near-total lockdown
2020-03-23 16:51:58 BBC
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she is ‘not willing to put the lives of her citizens in danger.’
Jersey closes pubs, bars and nightclubs
2020-03-23 16:41:34 BBC
Venues serving food may sell alcohol but only to customers eating a meal at a table, the States say.
All jury trials on hold
2020-03-23 16:41:30 BBC
In a statement on Monday, the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, said no new trials will start and that ongoing trials will be paused while arrangements are put in place so they can continue safely.
Commuters to get refund on rail season tickets
2020-03-23 16:14:01 BBC
The government is refunding the cost of season tickets for workers staying at home over virus fears.
Tourism boss in plea to visitors to avoid Somerset
2020-03-23 16:13:58 BBC
John Turner, from Visit Somerset, said “people are dying” amid the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. “We are saying to all visitors to postpone your visit” and help “take pressure” off public services, he said.
McDonald’s and Nando’s to close all UK restaurants
2020-03-23 15:26:20 BBC
The fast food chains says they want to protect the wellbeing of its staff and customers.
McDonald’s and Nando’s to close all restaurants
2020-03-23 15:21:13 BBC
Nando’s have already shut their outlets, saying the the “health and safety of our customers and team is our highest priority”.Fast food giant McDonald’s will close all of its more than 1,000 outlets across the UK by 19:00 GMT.
Warning of virus threat to mountain gorillas
2020-03-23 14:59:25 BBC
Conservationists are warning that Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas could be at risk from coronavirus.
Northern Ireland health service to access private sector beds
2020-03-23 14:43:56 BBC
Northern Ireland’s health service is to access all hospital beds across the private sector.In documents seen by BBC News NI the health board proposes to contract the use of the hospital sites for a period of “not less than 3 months”.
Uganda looks for passengers who skipped screening
2020-03-23 14:23:28 BBC
The authorities in Uganda authorities are trying to track down 84 passengers who were on an Ethiopian Airlines flight with a man who tested positive for coronavirus.
New Delhi and major Indian cities are going into lockdown until March 31
2020-03-23 13:22:55 CNN
The Indian capital New Delhi is among 75 districts in the country that will go into lockdown until March 31 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The United Arab Emirates is closing all shopping malls and food markets for two weeks
2020-03-23 13:17:48 CNN
The United Arab Emirates is closing all commercial centers and shopping malls along with fish, meat and vegetable markets.The new rule will come into force in 48 hours, and will be in place for two weeks.
A private airline company has been allowed to repatriate US citizens stuck in Haiti
2020-03-23 12:12:47 CNN
The Haitian government has granted permission to private airline company Eastern Airlines to fly United States citizens out of Haiti, according to a statement from the US Embassy in Haiti on Sunday.
New Zealand becomes latest country to close non-essential services
2020-03-23 11:48:18 CNN
New Zealand will issue its highest alert level and close all non-essential businesses across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a news briefing on Monday.
This year’s Olympics are in doubt. Only war has ever forced them to be scrapped
2020-03-23 11:22:58 CNN
The coronavirus pandemic is throwing doubt over whether this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo will still go ahead.
Australia is planning for the possibility that Olympic Games could be postponed
2020-03-23 10:46:09 CNN
Australia’s Olympic Committee is telling its athletes to prepare for for the possibility that the Games could be postponed until 2021.
The New York Mayor discussed the need for more supplies with Trump and Pence
2020-03-23 10:35:55 CNN
New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence Sunday night and discussed the “urgent supply need in our public hospitals,” according to a tweet from de Blasio’s press secretary, Freddi Goldstein.
For the first time, Japan’s Prime Minister says postponing the Olympics is a possibility
2020-03-23 10:03:27 CNN
Speaking to lawmakers on Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said postponing the 2020 Summer Olympics is a possibility.
Canada will not send athletes to Tokyo Olympics
2020-03-23 09:53:19 CNN
Canada won’t be sending teams to the Olympics this year. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) are also calling for the games to be postponed by one year.
New York warns of major medical shortages in 10 days
2020-03-23 09:41:41 BBC
The coronavirus outbreak in New York will get worse, with damage accelerated by shortages of key medical supplies, the city’s mayor has said.
Major medical goods shortage in 10 days, NYC warns
2020-03-23 09:41:41 BBC
New York’s mayor issues a stark warning as the state struggles to slow the spread of coronavirus.
DC to use National Guard to help prevent cherry blossom crowds in nation’s capital
2020-03-23 09:31:00 CNN
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Sunday that she is ordering the Washington, DC, National Guard to work with police to restrict pedestrian access to areas where crowds have been flocking to view the cherry blossoms, which are in peak bloom, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
Parents urged not to send children to school
2020-03-23 09:11:00 BBC
Parents are being told to keep their children at home unless “absolutely necessary”, as schools across the UK close to most pupils.
President Trump approves California disaster declaration
2020-03-23 09:05:36 CNN
President Donald Trump approved California’s request for a disaster declaration Sunday, according to a White House news release.
Will government rescue package be enough for firms?
2020-03-23 09:05:50 BBC
The government has announced the biggest intervention in private sector business since the Second World War to help fight the economic impact of coronavirus.
Blood donations needed after 15% drop, says NHS
2020-03-23 08:55:20 BBC
Officials urge blood donors to stick to their appointments if they are well enough.
Ford Bridgend’s supply firms squeezed as work is paused
2020-03-23 08:39:52 BBC
Welsh firms are expected to suffer as almost all UK carmakers halt production to cope with the coronavirus crisis.
Saudi Arabia orders daily curfew
2020-03-23 08:43:17 CNN
Saudi Arabia has ordered a daily curfew between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time beginning Monday, according to Saudi state-run SPA news.
Supply firms squeezed as Ford pauses work
2020-03-23 08:39:52 BBC
In Wales there are 120 factories employing about 18,000 people making parts for car companies.
Plea made to keep children at home during outbreak
2020-03-23 08:39:58 BBC
Most children should stay home from school this week, the Welsh Government has reminded parents.
Philadelphia announces stay-at-home order
2020-03-23 08:25:36 CNN
Pennsylvania’s largest city announced a stay-at-home order Sunday, prohibiting “all public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit,” according to a press release from the Philadelphia mayor’s office.
The volunteer army helping self-isolating neighbours
2020-03-23 08:19:27 BBC
The coronavirus outbreak has left many people feeling trapped indoors - but tens of thousands of volunteers have offered to help them out.
‘Stay at home’ - Doctors and nurses appeal to UK
2020-03-23 08:14:06 BBC
“If you choose to stay at home, you will save lives,” say those on the front line in the coronavirus crisis.
‘I’m Israel’s corona patient number 74’
2020-03-23 08:14:12 BBC
Israel’s coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.
At least 23 killed in Colombia prison riot
2020-03-23 07:08:07 BBC
At least 23 people have died in one of Bogotá’s largest jails after prisoners attempted to escape amid rising tensions over coronavirus.
Federal disaster declaration issued for Washington
2020-03-23 07:01:07 CNN
The White House approved a request by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee for a federal disaster declaration Sunday, Inslee said in a tweet Sunday.
Hundreds at Dudley Tesco priority early opening
2020-03-23 06:52:41 BBC
Hundreds of shoppers flocked to a Tesco as it opened early for NHS workers because of the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Mob rule’ as hundreds at Tesco early opening
2020-03-23 06:52:41 BBC
Supermarkets have announced priority shopping so NHS staff have less competition for restocked shelves.
New Orleans police create special team to investigate illegal gatherings
2020-03-23 06:45:57 CNN
The New Orleans Police Department created a special team of officers to investigate illegal gatherings, a tweet from the department said Sunday. The team will work with the city’s Safety and Permits D
McDonald’s to close all UK restaurants
2020-03-23 06:47:21 BBC
McDonald’s will close all 1,270 of its restaurants in the UK by the end of Monday, as fears over the spread of coronavirus escalate.
Non-urgent operations postponed in Cornwall
2020-03-23 06:42:13 BBC
Non-urgent planned operations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are to be postponed for at least three months, health bosses have said.
President Trump outlines National Guard activations for New York, California and Washington
2020-03-23 06:35:44 CNN
President Donald Trump announced Sunday he has activated the National Guard in New York, California and Washington, the state’s hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
Harrogate hospital in urgent appeal for volunteers
2020-03-23 06:16:41 BBC
The hospital says a number of existing volunteers have stood down during the coronavirus outbreak.
Delaware announces ‘stay-at-home’ order that will last into May
2020-03-23 06:05:28 CNN
Delaware Gov. John Carney issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order that will go into effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday and will remain in effect until May 15 or until the “public health threat is eliminated.”
Cuba will not allow tourists to visit starting Tuesday
2020-03-23 05:27:55 CNN
The Cuban government announced a series of new measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus on the island, where 20 percent of the population is 60 or older.
Germany bans groups of more than two to curb virus
2020-03-23 05:00:37 BBC
The country expands restrictions on social interaction as Chancellor Merkel goes into quarantine.
French Parliament adopts state of emergency law
2020-03-23 05:02:43 CNN
The French Parliament adopted the state of emergency law Sunday night. The law gives a legal framework for the measures that have been put into place by the French government to mitigate the coronavirus crisis.
McDonalds restaurants to close across UK and Ireland
2020-03-23 04:55:31 BBC
All McDonalds restaurants across the UK and Ireland will close by 19:00 GMT on Monday 23 March.
Louisiana governor issues executive order closing all non-essential businesses
2020-03-23 03:20:54 CNN
Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued an executive order closing all non-essential businesses in Louisiana on Sunday.
Ohio announces “stay at home” order due to Covid-19 concerns
2020-03-23 03:05:38 CNN
Ohio has issued a statewide “stay at home” order due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mike DeWine announced at a press conference on Sunday.
French death toll rises by 112 to 674
2020-03-23 03:29:04 BBC
A total of 16,018 cases have been recorded in France, but the figure is widely believed to be an “underestimate”, Mr Salomon warned.
Spain announces 30-day travel restrictions
2020-03-23 04:27:21 CNN
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the temporary restriction of non- essential flights from Spain.The restrictions will be in place for 30 days and will not apply to residents of the European Union.
Greece to ban all non-essential movement starting Monday
2020-03-23 00:54:04 CNN
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has just announced in a televised statement a nationwide ban of non-essential movement to start Monday at 6 a.m. local time.
Florida to receive 2 million N95 masks this week
2020-03-23 00:49:00 CNN
The state of Florida has 300,000 N95 masks and will be receiving 2 million more this week, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said during a Sunday press conference.
Are you allowed to go for a walk?
2020-03-23 00:27:21 BBC
Everybody is avoiding non-essential contact, but you can exercise if you stay 2m away from others.
Nearly 1 in 10 of Italy’s infected are healthcare workers
2020-03-23 00:21:03 CNN
A total of 4,826 healthcare workers in Italy have been infected by the novel coronavirus, according to the latest information Sunday from Italy’s National Health Institute (ISS). That means some 9% of those infected nationwide by Covid-19 are healthcare workers.
Tears as NHS staff given flowers at supermarkets
2020-03-22 23:50:52 BBC
Stores open early for medical staff after shift workers said they were struggling to buy supplies.
Trump says Ford, General Motors and Tesla given “go ahead” to make ventilators
2020-03-22 23:43:34 CNN
President Trump says Ford, General Motors and Tesla were given a “go ahead” to make ventilators and other metal products “FAST.”
Sport England boss - We must stay active
2020-03-22 23:13:26 BBC
Sport England chief executive Tim Hollingsworth says it is now “more important than ever” to stay active, while following the government’s guidance on social distancing.
Nashville mayor issues “safer at home” order
2020-03-22 23:01:02 CNN
Nashville Mayor John Cooper issued at 14-day “safer at home” order Sunday.
Parks closing as areas urge tourists to stay away
2020-03-22 22:40:48 BBC
Authorities at parks, beaches and beauty spots urge tourists to stay away during the Covid-19 outbreak.
NYC mayor: “We’re about 10 days away now from seeing widespread shortages” of supplies
2020-03-22 22:30:50 CNN
Mayor Bill de Blasio described a dire situation in New York City this morning on CNN as hospital supplies needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic run low.
Dubai World Cup off to ‘safeguard health’
2020-03-22 22:04:13 BBC
The Dubai World Cup - one of the world’s richest horse races - is postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fast food chain turns its restaurants into shops
2020-03-22 21:53:53 BBC
The forced closure of restaurants means people will be buying more food from supermarkets.
Primark UK stores ‘expected to close doors’
2020-03-22 21:33:18 BBC
The retailer’s parent company has already temporarily shut Primark shops elsewhere due to Covid-19.
Call to fund housing for all homeless in outbreak
2020-03-22 21:12:37 BBC
Rough sleepers, who are seen to be more at risk, need “urgent” help, the Greater Manchester mayor says.
Unemployment rate quadruples in Israel
2020-03-22 20:35:19 CNN
Unemployment in Israel surged to 16.5%, the country’s Employment Service said in a statement Sunday morning, up from around 4% before the coronavirus outbreak began.
Celebrating a Bar Mitzvah online
2020-03-22 20:27:22 BBC
Religious communities take on the coronavirus lockdown by going virtual.
With deaths rising and “hard days ahead,” Spain readies for extended state of emergency
2020-03-22 19:24:17 CNN
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been in meetings with health and security officials on Sunday morning, as Spaniards prepare for a possible extension of their country’s state of emergency.
‘I’m self-isolating - but I have 26 pen pals’
2020-03-22 19:25:19 BBC
Gracie Stewart, 17, who has leukaemia, says each letter she gets gives her a “lovely bright moment”.
Stephen Fry’s tips for managing virus-based anxiety
2020-03-22 19:04:17 BBC
Stephen Fry looks at the positives around self-isolation and managing stress.
No church and religious services due to virus
2020-03-22 18:33:01 BBC
People have been invited to share prayers online with some services being streamed on social media.
German cases soar as Merkel considers lockdown
2020-03-22 17:40:44 CNN
The number of coronavirus cases in Germany has increased by 1,948 in the past 24 hours to 18,610, according to the country’s agency for disease control, the Robert Koch Institute.
The UK is just a couple of weeks behind Italy, Boris Johnson warns
2020-03-22 17:47:08 CNN
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that the country’s NHS risks becoming “overwhelmed” by the coronavirus outbreak and that the situation in Britain is just two or three weeks behind Italy.
Australia’s biggest cities to shut down
2020-03-22 16:54:21 BBC
States that are home to Sydney and Melbourne are to shut non-essential services to fight virus.
China diverts all Beijing-bound international flights to other Chinese cities amid rising imported cases
2020-03-22 14:10:13 CNN
All international flights to Beijing will be diverted to other cities in China starting Monday, amid growing concerns over imported cases of novel coronavirus.
Singapore to shut its borders to short-term visitors and those transiting through the aviation hub
2020-03-22 12:30:29 CNN
Singapore announced on Sunday that it will close its borders to short-term visitors and travelers transiting though the the major aviation hub starting Monday.
Miami-Dade County mayor closes hotels except for essential personnel
2020-03-22 00:25:12 CNN
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued an emergency order Saturday closing all hotels, motels and other lodging due to coronavirus. Exceptions are available for those housing essential personnel and those who have been displaced due to the virus, a press release from the mayor said.
New York needs medical gowns and is searching for more
2020-03-21 23:54:45 CNN
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York state is in need for medical gowns and is doing everything it can to fill that need.
Rough sleepers in London given hotel rooms
2020-03-21 23:49:57 BBC
Hotel beds have been offered to rough sleepers in London to help protect them against coronavirus.
Health chief’s plea to remember NHS workers
2020-03-21 23:13:50 BBC
NHS England’s Stephen Powis urges people to not shop selfishly so health workers can get what they need.
‘There is plenty of food in the supply chain’
2020-03-21 22:52:48 BBC
British Retail Consortium CEO Helen Dickinson reassures buyers and asks them to shop responsibly.
United Kingdom urges shoppers to stop panic buying
2020-03-21 22:51:56 CNN
The United Kingdom government is urging shoppers to act responsibly amid panic buying sparked by the coronavirus outbreak.
USA Track & Field calls for Games delay
2020-03-21 21:58:58 BBC
USA Track and Field calls for this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo to be delayed because of the ongoing coronavirus situation.
Egypt announces the closure of all mosques for 2 weeks
2020-03-21 21:51:18 CNN
Egypt announced the closure of all mosques for two weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Ministry of Endowment on Saturday.
One in five Americans ordered to stay at home
2020-03-21 20:59:33 BBC
A number of US states have ordered shutdowns with one in five Americans soon set to be under a “stay at home” order.
Portugal death toll doubles to 12
2020-03-21 20:34:22 CNN
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Portugal doubled to 12 in the past 24 hours, the country’s Directorate-General for Health announced Saturday.There have also been a further 260 confirmed cases, taking the total to 1,280.
Pakistan bans incoming international flights
2020-03-21 20:08:59 CNN
All international flights to and from Pakistan will be suspended until April 4, according to an official statement Saturday.The measures are designed to combat the spread of coronavirus and will apply to passenger, charter and private flights, announced Moeed Yousuf, special assistant to the prime minister on national security.
Spain death toll jumps to 1,326
2020-03-21 20:08:53 CNN
Spain has reported a further 324 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1,326, said the health ministry.There has been a 25% jump in the number of overall cases in Spain
Pressure mounts for Trump to actually use the Defense Production Act
2020-03-21 11:24:25 CNN
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he’s invoking the Defense Production Act to ramp up production, but he hasn’t wielded his federal powers yet as health officials voice alarm about potential shortages of lifesaving medical supplies like ventilators and protective gear for doctors on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
North Korea fires projectiles into sea
2020-03-21 10:30:39 BBC
North Korea has fired two projectiles into the sea, according to South Korea’s military.
Doctors urge conversations about dying from virus
2020-03-21 10:19:37 BBC
Palliative care doctors are urging people to have a conversation about what they would want if they, or their loved ones, became seriously unwell with coronavirus.
Digital stage for kids’ poems amid West End closure
2020-03-21 08:49:55 BBC
The poems of hundreds of young people will still be celebrated after a 25-hour event in the West End had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus.
DC’s Metro system discouraging riders from visiting cherry blossoms this weekend
2020-03-21 07:49:52 CNN
An annual tradition for both Washingtonians and tourists are to see the cherry blossoms bloom every Spring.
Warning of fraud linked to Covid-19
2020-03-21 00:52:00 BBC
Councils are warning people to beware of scammers pretending to be health officials or offering to pick up food and medicines. Fraudsters are also selling counterfeit face masks and hand sanitisers, says the LGA, which speaks for councils in England and Wales.
Ban on pubs, bars and nightclubs in Guernsey
2020-03-21 01:03:00 BBC
All venues with alcohol licences in Guernsey that do not serve food will be closed from 18:30 GMT, the States says.It follows a decision to close island schools due to delays in obtaining coronavirus test results from the UK.
New York orders all non-essential businesses to shut doors
2020-03-21 00:59:00 BBC
The state of New York has ordered staff at all “non-essential” businesses to remain at home as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise.The move expands earlier restrictions and comes as California on the west coast said its nearly 40 million residents should “shelter in place”.The US has confirmed more than 14,000 cases of the coronavirus, including more than 7,000 in New York.
Pompeo says US will “use all the tools we can” to get US citizens abroad home
2020-03-21 01:06:52 CNN
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would not say whether the US would use the military to get citizens home. “We’re going to use all the tools we can,” he said when asked by CNN.
US California issues ‘stay at home’ order amid virus
2020-03-21 00:15:00 BBC
California has issued a “stay at home” order to residents as it tries to stem the march of the coronavirus across the most populous US state. Governor Gavin Newsom told Californians they should only leave their homes when necessary during the pandemic.He earlier estimated more than half of the 40 million people in his state would contract Covid-19 in just the next two months.
Chancellor prepares wage package rescue plan
2020-03-21 00:01:00 BBC
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to announce an employment and wage subsidy package to try to protect millions of jobs.Talks went on into the night with business groups and union leaders, who urged the government to help pay wages amid the coronavirus pandemic.
California issues ‘stay at home’ order amid virus
2020-03-22 00:15:00 BBC
The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.
Top US doctor says he supports New York mandate to stay home
2020-03-21 00:25:50 CNN
Top US infectious disease doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, said he “strongly” supports the New York governor’s decision to mandate that 100% of non-essential workers stay home in the state.
Trump doesn’t think a national lockdown order is “necessary”
2020-03-21 00:36:03 CNN
President Trump does not think a national lockdown order is needed as the US continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Trump’s remarks Friday afternoon come after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 100% of non-essential workers should stay home.
Trump is temporarily waiving all interest on federal student loans
2020-03-21 00:00:27 CNN
President Trump said at press conference today that the federal government has “temporarily waived all interest on federally held student loans” for 60 days due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Fire safety advice for people who are self-isolating
2020-03-20 23:40:00 BBC
Merseyside Fire and Rescue is reminding people that in the event of a fire, you should still get out and stay out of your home and call 999, even if you are self-isolating.
New York governor says businesses that don’t close will be fined
2020-03-20 23:34:59 CNN
All workers in non-essential businesses across New York state are required to stay home, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo just announced.
Confirmed cases in Jersey rises to 12
2020-03-20 22:39:00 BBC
A total of 12 people have now tested positive for the coronavirus in Jersey.There have been 372 negative test results returned.The Government of Jersey said it was waiting on 38 test results.
Volkswagen Group donates almost 200,000 respiratory masks for public health care
2020-03-20 22:33:45 CNN
The Volkswagen Group will donate almost 200,000 respiratory masks for public health care in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the company said in a statement Friday.
Trump administration expected to announce plans to halt non-essential travel on US-Mexico border
2020-03-20 22:33:42 CNN
The Trump administration is expected to announce details Friday on plans to halt non-essential travel on the US-Mexico border in an effort to limit travel amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, accord
US State Department suspending visa services at all embassies and consulates
2020-03-20 22:18:20 CNN
The State Department is suspending routine visa services at all embassies and consulates worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Treasury Secretary: US tax filing deadline moved to July 15
2020-03-20 22:18:17 CNN
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Friday that the Trump administration will move the tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15.
Northern Italy sends patients to other regions of the country as hospital ICUs reach capacity
2020-03-20 22:07:53 CNN
A northern Italian city has been hit so hard by coronavirus that it is now sending patients who need intensive care to other parts of the country, a doctor in the city of Bergamo told CNN Friday.
Health minister: Italy is “facing the most difficult moment that history has ever put before us”
2020-03-20 21:47:33 CNN
Italy is “facing the most difficult moment” that history has ever put before it, the country’s Health Minister Roberto Speranza said Friday during an address in front of the FNOMCeO (National Federation of the order of doctors, surgeons and orthodontists) committee.
Malaysian military to enforce nationwide Movement Control Order
2020-03-20 17:53:22 CNN
Malaysia’s armed forces will be deployed to help police enforce the nationwide Movement Control Order starting Sunday.
Iranian president praises healthcare workers
2020-03-20 17:45:49 BBC
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has praised doctors and nurses for their courage in fighting coronavirus which has killed 1,284 people and infected 18,407, in the world’s third-worst outbreak.
Australian cricket legend’s distillery stops producing gin, so it can make hand sanitizer
2020-03-20 17:33:15 CNN
Australian cricketer Shane Warne announced on Instagram that his gin distillery, SevenZeroEight, will temporarily halt gin production and start making hand sanitizer for hospitals in Western Australia.
YouTube will reduce its streaming quality in EU and UK to avert internet gridlock
2020-03-20 16:41:11 CNN
YouTube said on Friday it will reduce its streaming quality in the European Union and the United Kingdom to avert internet gridlock as thousands of people work from home.
IOC president says canceling the Olympics is “not on the agenda”
2020-03-20 15:05:48 CNN
Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, said the organization is not considering canceling the quadrennial summer games in Tokyo due to the coronavirus.
People stuck at home can take a virtual look at Japan’s blooming sakura
2020-03-20 14:45:23 CNN
With cherry blossom season just kicking off in Japan, this would normally be a time where people flock to flower-viewing parties known as “hanami.” But as authorities discourage large public viewings
Budget carrier HK Express is halting all flights
2020-03-20 14:20:16 CNN
Asian low-cost airline HK Express is temporarily suspending all flights scheduled for March 23 to April 30 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Retired medics asked to return to fight virus
2020-03-20 12:30:14 BBC
Matt Hancock pledged to rush protective personal equipment to frontline NHS staff following concern over shortages Letters are being sent to more than 65,000 retired doctors and nurses a
This is what happens when a map artist goes into quarantine
2020-03-20 13:16:11 CNN
British artist Gareth Fuller’s densely illustrated, topographic drawings analyze the phenomenology of a place.
Here’s a quick recap of CNN’s town hall on the virus
2020-03-20 13:16:31 CNN
CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. CNN CNN hosted a live town hall on the coronavirus, addressing facts, fears, and medical guidance. Here’s what was discussed: Vaccine trials: CNN medical an
Cirque du Soleil lays off almost all staff
2020-03-20 12:54:33 BBC
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has laid off almost all of its workforce except the support team, according to a Reuters report.
Saudi Arabia to suspend all domestic flights and public transport for 14 days
2020-03-20 12:31:59 CNN
Saudi Arabia will shut down all domestic flights and public transportation – including buses, taxis and trains – for 14 days as a precautionary measure to control the spread of coronavirus, the country’s state news agency SPA said on Friday.
India restricts public transport
2020-03-20 12:31:09 BBC
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking all citizens to stay home to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, India’s massive public transit systems are severely curtailing services.
BREAKING: California governor orders all 40 million residents to stay at home to limit outbreak
2020-03-20 10:49:40 CNN
All 40 million residents in the state of California have been ordered to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The state is one of the worst affected in the US after Washington and New York. There are now 910 coronavirus cases in California, including 19 deaths.
Bank of America allows borrowers to pause mortgage, credit card payments
2020-03-20 10:44:34 CNN
Bank of America announced Thursday it will allow customers experiencing financial hardship due to coronavirus to defer payments on mortgages and credit cards, among other measures.
American Airlines to ground about half its fleet next month
2020-03-20 01:39:55 CNN
American Airlines is grounding nearly half of its fleet and canceling 55,000 flights next month, according to an internal message sent to employees obtained by CNN. The airline also expects “demand to fall even more before it gets better,” the message stated.
Italy death toll overtakes China with 3,405 deaths from virus
2020-03-20 01:24:42 The Guardian
Italy has overtaken China as the country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead, a rise of 427 on the day before.
FDA approves anti-malarial drug for Covid-19
2020-03-20 01:05:30 FT
US approves anti-malaria drug to treat Covid-19
Egypt to shut all cafes, malls, sports clubs in evenings till March 31
2020-03-20 00:48:36 REUTERS
Egypt said on Thursday it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and nightclubs from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time every night until March 31, strengthening measures introduced to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
US jails begin releasing prisoners amid pandemic
2020-03-21 00:13:00 BBC
New York City is releasing “vulnerable” prisoners, the mayor said on Wednesday, days after Los Angeles and Cleveland freed hundreds of inmates.
New York governor: “There is no quarantine plan for New York City”
2020-03-19 23:18:31 CNN
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo attempted to assuage concerns this morning by saying “there is no quarantine plan for New York City” as it relates to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
New York governor orders 90-day mortgage relief
2020-03-19 23:00:21 CNN
To alleviate some of the financial hardships New Yorkers are experiencing due to the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a 90-day mortgage relief for homeowners across the state.
Gas prices fall below $2 a gallon in 12 states
2020-03-19 22:59:57 CNN
The average price of a gallon of gas has fallen below $2 in nearly a quarter of the country’s states, according to AAA.
Scottish exams cancelled for first time in history
2020-03-19 22:43:00 BBC
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption It is the first time in history that the exams have been cancelled Exams for Scottish school pupils will not take place this year, the education secretary ha
Scottish ski centres open despite virus outbreak
2020-03-19 22:36:00 BBC
Image copyright Cairngorm Mountain Image caption The scene at Cairngorm Mountain snowsports centre before it opened on Thursday morning Scotland’s five mountain snowsports centres are open but precaut
New York governor orders 75% of workforce to work from home
2020-03-19 22:49:06 CNN
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered 75% of the state’s workforce to work from home.
Germany preparing to mobilize armed forces to support COVID-19 response
2020-03-19 22:39:26 CNN
Germany’s Defense Ministry will mobilize its armed forces and call up army reserves to support the government’s efforts to cope with the coronavirus crisis, Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said Thursday in Berlin.
Trump administration promises to buy 30 million barrels of crude to aid oil industry
2020-03-19 22:32:26 CNN
The Energy Department promised Thursday to support US oil producers facing “potentially catastrophic losses” by quickly purchasing 30 million barrels of crude.
Philippines to stop issuing visas to foreigners
2020-03-19 22:08:48 CNN
The Philippines will stop issuing visas to foreigners in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Economist says if everyone stays home for 6 months, it’s like a “Great Depression”
2020-03-19 21:59:28 CNN
In an interview with CNN’s Poppy Harlow on Thursday, Hassett said that if everyone stays home for six months, “it is like a Great Depression.”
Alabama’s Gulf Shores beaches to close due to COVID-19 outbreak
2020-03-19 21:43:33 CNN
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft announced via video Thursday morning that the Gulf Shores beaches will close due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC loosens guidelines to allow medical experts exposed to COVID-19 to keep working
2020-03-19 21:38:36 CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened its guidelines to allow health care workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 to continue working as long as they wear a mask, according to CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Cambridge University students call for final year retakes
2020-03-19 21:35:30 BBC
The University of Cambridge is facing calls for students to be able to retake their final year, after the coronavirus caused exams to be cancelled.
Elite football in England suspended until at least 30 April
2020-03-19 21:15:23 BBC
Elite football in England suspended until at least 30 April
Pharmacist mix to beat hand sanitiser shortage
2020-03-19 21:14:00 BBC
Image caption The team at J&J Pharmacy hopes others will follow their lead A County Durham pharmacist is making his own anti-bacterial gel, after supplies ran out.Yashwanth Koorakula got the idea
British government has no plans to restrict travel in and out of London
2020-03-19 20:56:19 CNN
The British government currently has no plans to restrict travel in and out of London or to close down the capital’s underground tube service, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman told reporters Thursday.
“Zero prospect” of banning travel in and out of London, UK government says
2020-03-19 20:43:04 CNN
The UK government has attempted to play down the prospect of an imminent lockdown in London, a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to rule out stricter measures for the city.
How the virus has impacted sporting events around the world
2020-03-19 20:42:23 BBC
DARTS: The Professional Darts Corporation announces the Players Championship double-headers and Unicorn Challenge Tour weekend planned during April have been postponed. FOOTBALL: Borussia Monchengladbach’s players and coaching staff accept pay cuts during the coronavirus crisis.
Trump leaves nursing industry with mixed messages
2020-03-19 20:31:00 CNN
Some in the nursing industry were left “confused” after President Trump appeared to walk back his decision to use the Defense Production Act to combat medical equipment shortages on Wednesday.
Lufthansa grounds 700 of its 763 planes in “unprecedented state of emergency”
2020-03-19 20:19:46 CNN
German airline Lufthansa has announced drastic cutbacks in its flight operations, grounding 700 of its 763 planes.
France gets 30 million masks for health workers as lockdown looks set to be extended
2020-03-19 20:05:01 CNN
France has received 30 million protective face masks to help healthcare workers treat patients infected by the coronavirus, French Minister for Health Olivier Véran said Thursday.
More than 200 communities told to isolate in Austria
2020-03-19 20:03:53 CNN
Officials in the Austrian province of Tyrol have ordered 279 communities to isolate themselves and go into quarantine as an extension of federal lockdown measures.
Do you have cabin fever? Here’s what you can do about it
2020-03-19 20:03:15 CNN
While our abilities to go to work and participate in activities outside the home are under restriction, initial discomfort may quickly result in “cabin fever.” Cabin fever is not like a psychologic
Answers promised after school shutdown confusion
2020-03-19 19:28:00 BBC
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe prime minister spoke about why the decision to close schools was taken The government has promised to give more details on how school clos
‘People do not buy a new outfit to stay at home’
2020-03-19 19:26:00 BBC
Image copyright Next The boss of Next has warned that the retailer faces a “very significant drop in sales” as a result of the effect of coronavirus on the business.Lord Wolfson said online sales were
The UAE is banning incoming travelers and residency visa holders
2020-03-19 15:40:46 CNN
The United Arab Emirates is extending its travel ban to deny entry to residency visa holders, according to state news agency WAM.
South Korea is providing $38.8 billion in emergency funds for small businesses
2020-03-19 14:56:12 CNN
South Korea today announced an emergency economic aid package of $38.8 billion (50 trillion Korean won) for small businesses slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thailand now requires health certificates from all incoming travelers
2020-03-19 14:20:53 CNN
Thailand will require health certificates for all incoming travelers, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority announced today.
Worship in churches and mosques suspended in Kenya
2020-03-19 14:11:38 BBC
Religious leaders in Kenya have suspended worship in some churches and mosques after the country confirmed seven coronavirus cases.
Australia bans entry to foreign citizens and non-residents as cases spike by more than 100
2020-03-19 13:56:32 CNN
Starting tomorrow, Australia will no longer allow entry to non-Australian citizens or residents, unless they are direct family members of Australians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today.
WHO warns Africa to prepare for the worst
2020-03-19 13:02:23 BBC
African countries have been told to prepare for the worst by the head of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Asian nations face second wave of virus cases
2020-03-19 10:40:11 BBC
South Korea, China and Singapore are among the Asian countries facing a second coronavirus wave, spurred by people importing it from outside.
Colorado will close schools until April 17
2020-03-19 09:00:01 CNN
Colorado is the latest state to shut down elementary and secondary schools to combat the spread of coronavirus.
UK schools to close from Friday
2020-03-19 06:55:46 BBC
Schools in the UK are to shut from Friday until further notice as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly 1 in 4 Californians are under “shelter-in-place” orders
2020-03-19 06:39:40 CNN
Nearly one in every four Californians has been ordered to stay home to help curb the coronavirus spread.
US Customs and Border Protection will close Trusted Traveler program enrollment centers until at least May
2020-03-19 06:38:06 CNN
US Customs and Border Protection on Thursday will temporarily close enrollment centers for the Trusted Traveler Program, like Global Entry, until at least May.
Israel bars all foreign nationals from entering country
2020-03-19 06:00:40 CNN
Israel has announced that it will immediately start barring all foreign nationals from entering the country, even if they have the ability to self-quarantine upon arrival.
French officials urge citizens to save protective masks for health care workers
2020-03-19 04:33:40 CNN
French citizens were urged to keep protective masks for health care workers and to support the strained health care system at a news conference on Wednesday.
More than 12,000 flights have been canceled today worldwide
2020-03-19 04:03:52 CNN
There are 12,094 cancelations worldwide today, according to Flight Aware.
Jordan’s governorates to be completely sealed off Thursday
2020-03-19 03:50:14 CNN
Jordanian Armed Forces announced on Wednesday that all of Jordan’s governorates will be completely sealed off at 7 a.m. local on Thursday (11 p.m. ET Wednesday), Jordan’s state-run News Agency (PETRA) reported.
Germany expands entry restrictions to flights from several EU countries
2020-03-19 03:30:54 reuters
Germany on Wednesday expanded entry restrictions to include flights from Italy, Spain, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Denmark and Switzerland, the interior ministry said on Wednesday as authorities are racing to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Almost all UK car production paused amid virus fears
2020-03-19 03:16:01 BBC
BMW, Honda and Toyota join Vauxhall and Nissan in shutting plants as coronavirus spreads.
Professional tennis now suspended into June
2020-03-19 02:36:23 CNN
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) released a joint statement outlining the upcoming tournaments and highlighted that both tours plan to pick back up starting June 8.
World Health Organization official hits back at Trump for his use of the term “Chinese virus”
2020-03-19 01:53:09 CNN
“It’s really important that we be careful in the language we use,” Ryan said. “There are many different origins … the pandemic of influenza in 2009 originated in North America and we don’t call it the ‘North American flu,’ so it’s very important that we have the same approach when it comes to other viruses.”
UK will close all schools starting Friday
2020-03-19 01:31:28 CNN
The United Kingdom’s Education Secretary has announced that all schools have been closed until further notice starting Friday.
Italian official warns “soon” they won’t be able to assist those who get sick
2020-03-19 00:48:57 CNN
“Unfortunately the numbers of the contagion are not decreasing, they continue to be high. Soon we will not be able to give an answer to those who get sick,” the governor said.
US-Canada flight restrictions will take effect on March 21
2020-03-19 00:48:14 CNN
An airline industry source with knowledge of the directive being sent to air carriers told CNN that North American airlines will not be required to suspend all flights between the US and Canada. Some business, diplomatic, educational and family emergency travel will be allowed to continue.
Public health expert believes millennials may face “disproportional number of infections”
2020-03-19 00:47:47 CNN
We think part of this may be that people heeded the early data coming out of China and coming out of South Korea of the elderly or those with preexisting medical conditions were a particular risk,” she continued. “It may have been that the millennial generation … there may be disproportional number of infections among that group and so even if it’s a rare occurrence it may be seen more frequently in that group
Refugee admissions to the US temporarily suspended
2020-03-19 00:41:54 CNN
The US is putting a temporary pause on refugee admissions in light of the coronavirus pandemic, according to two sources familiar with an administration call Wednesday morning with refugee organizations.
White House recommends canceling non-essential elective surgery, including dental procedures
2020-03-19 00:37:00 CNN
“We believe that these recommendations will help surgeons, patients, and hospitals prioritize what is essential, while leaving the ultimate decision in the hands of state and local health officials and those clinicians who have direct responsibility to their patients,” Varna said.
Pence announces regulation on doctors practicing across state lines
2020-03-19 00:33:39 CNN
Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday that the Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a regulation to permit doctors to practice across state lines.
Trump says HUD suspending foreclosures and evictions
2020-03-19 00:33:11 CNN
President Trump said his administration will suspend foreclosures and evictions on homeowners at least until the end of next month.
Trump suggests he’ll hold a second news conference on FDA
2020-03-19 00:26:20 CNN
President Trump said Wednesday afternoon that he may hold a second press conference Wednesday or Thursday about “exciting” Food and Drug Administration developments, declining to specify what those developments are.
New York governor says state needs 50,000 more hospital beds
2020-03-19 00:01:04 CNN
Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated the virus should peak in 45 days and is again asking for up to 110,000 beds with current capacity of 53,000 beds.
New York governor orders businesses to keep 50% of staff at home
2020-03-18 23:51:07 CNN
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new mandatory order for businesses that says they can have no more than 50 percent of workforce report for work outside the home. He is doing this by executive order.
New York has tested more than 14,000 people, governor says
2020-03-18 23:46:00 CNN
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that more than 14,000 people have been tested for coronavirus in the state of New York.
Canadian prime minister announces $82 billion COVID-19 economic aid package
2020-03-18 23:33:00 CNN
Speaking on the heels of President Trump’s announcement the US-Canadian border will be closed for tourism and recreation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new and significant economic measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
All schools in Wales to close by Friday
2020-03-18 23:04:01 BBC
All pupils will be sent home at the end of the week as the Welsh Government responds to the coronavirus epidemic.
Brazil partially closes border with Venezuela for 15 days
2020-03-18 23:12:01 CNN
The Brazilian government has partially closed its border with Venezuela today.
Spain cancels all boats, flights to Spanish islands
2020-03-18 23:05:01 CNN
All aerial and maritime connections between mainland Spain and its Canary and Balearic Islands will be suspended from 7 p.m. ET (midnight local) today to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Southern California’s Palm Springs issues shelter-in-place order
2020-03-18 22:50:01 CNN
Southern California’s Palm Springs has ordered residents to shelter-in-place and limit activities to those only essential to daily lives.
United Arab Emirates temporarily bans citizens from traveling abroad
2020-03-18 21:50:01 CNN
The United Arab Emirates has temporarily banned all its citizens from traveling abroad during the coronavirus pandemic, state news agency WAM said.
New York City mayor plans to bring up “shelter-in-place” order with governor today
2020-03-18 21:38:00 CNN
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on NBC’s Today Show, “I think an honest conversation about shelter-in-place has to happen,” noting the decision “can only be made with the State of New York,” adding he will be speaking with the New York governor later today.
Trump confirms US-Canada border will be closed to non-essential traffic
2020-03-18 21:45:01 CNN
“We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!” Trump wrote on Twitter.
Singapore to implement 14-day mandatory quarantine for all inbound travelers
2020-03-18 22:05:01 CNN
The Singaporean government has announced that all travelers entering the country will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day home quarantine starting Saturday.
West Virginia senator: “We have no testing, we are not prepared”
2020-03-18 21:05:00 CNN
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told CNN this morning that he was worried as they were waiting for the state’s first case of coronavirus because he didn’t want people to be “lulled into a false sense of security.”
UK prime minister: “Take action that is unprecedented for a government in peace time”
2020-03-18 20:37:00 CNN
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the coronavirus outbreak as “a national emergency.”
Malaysia begins first day of restrictions, as officials warn “we have a small window” to contain virus
2020-03-18 17:00:25 CNN
These new measures, which are in effect until March 31, include prohibiting all Malaysian nationals from traveling abroad and all foreigners from entering the country.
Philippines declares a “state of calamity” for six months
2020-03-18 16:42:02 CNN
The Philippines has been placed under a “state of calamity” for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the state news agency, Philippines News Agency (PNA).
Australia announces a “human biosecurity emergency” and bans large indoor gatherings
2020-03-18 16:09:59 CNN
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared a “human biosecurity emergency” today and announced new restrictions to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
SA sees highest one-day increase in virus cases
2020-03-18 02:43:01 BBC
South Africa has recorded 23 new cases of coronavirus in one day, the highest increase of any 24-hour period since the country confirmed its first case.
Hong Kong managed to contain the virus, now it’s worried international travelers will bring it back
2020-03-18 15:14:56 CNN
After months on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong increasingly looks like a model for how to handle it.
COVID-19 Global Mapping of DXY·DX Doctor
2020-03-18 15:08:06 BBC
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US states are closing schools, ordering people to stay home, and deploying the National Guard
2020-03-18 14:24:00 CNN
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the US, states are taking emergency measures to combat the pandemic.
Taiwan bans entry for most foreign nationals
2020-03-18 14:44:49 CNN
Taiwan is banning most foreign nationals from entering the country in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, announced the island’s Epidemic Central Command Center today.
Deaths in U.S. Surpass 100 as Virus Reaches All States
2020-03-18 13:33:37 NY TIMES
At least 100 deaths in the United States have now been linked to the coronavirus, according to a New York Times database that is tracking and mapping every known case in the country as more people are tested. On Tuesday evening, West Virginia became the 50th state to report a case.
Saudi Arabia suspends work in private sectors
2020-03-18 13:22:45 CNN
Saudi Arabia has suspended all work in private sectors for 15 days as part of the country’s efforts to contain the coronavirus, state-run news agency SPA reported today.
Sri Lanka suspends all incoming flights for two weeks
2020-03-18 13:11:24 CNN
Sri Lanka has suspended all flights arriving into the country for two weeks, effective midnight today for two weeks, said Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a statement on Twitter.
South Africa sees highest one-day increase in virus cases
2020-03-18 12:49:15 BBC
South Africa has recorded 23 new cases of coronavirus, the highest recorded in a day since the country confirmed its first case.
White House requests $45.8 billion in emergency funding
2020-03-18 12:41:28 CNN
The White House Office of Management and Budget submitted an emergency funding request to the US Congress tonight for an additional $45.8 billion in the face of a pandemic.
‘Aggressive’ action needed in SE Asia, says WHO
2020-03-18 12:35:24 BBC
The World Health Organization has called for South East Asia to scale up “aggressive measures” to combat the growing coronavirus outbreak.
The city that never sleeps put on lockdown
2020-03-18 08:01:00 BBC
The streets of America’s largest city, New York, are empty as business grinds to a halt.
Australia bans ‘non-essential’ large gatherings
2020-03-18 09:23:00 BBC
PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.
Nevada governor orders non-essential businesses to close for 30 days
2020-03-18 09:50:00 CNN
The governor of Nevada is strongly advising as many residents as possible to stay home indefinitely to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Hawaii governor asks visitors to postpone their vacations
2020-03-18 10:05:44 CNN
A US state heavily dependent on tourism dollars is making the extraordinary request for visitors to stay away due to the coronavirus.
Air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closed, FAA says
2020-03-18 09:57:21 CNN
The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport has temporarily closed after several technicians at the facility tested positive for coronavirus, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.
Nearly 8 million Northern California residents asked to shelter in place
2020-03-18 09:55:06 CNN
Sonoma County joined nine other Northern California counties on Tuesday, ordering residents to shelter in place to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus, raising the total number of residents under the orders in the region to nearly 8 million.
California schools likely to be closed for rest of school year, governor says
2020-03-18 09:53:18 CNN
California public schools will likely remain closed for the remainder of the school year to prevent spread of novel coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a news conference Tuesday.
US and Canada preparing to issue joint statement suspending non-essential travel between the two countries
2020-03-18 09:51:00 CNN
The United States and Canada are preparing to issue a joint statement to suspend non-essential travel between the two countries in the next 24 to 48 hours, a Trump administration official tells CNN.
UN Security Council cancels all meetings this week
2020-03-18 07:25:00 CNN
United Nations Security Council meetings this week at the UN have been canceled, the Ambassador of China, who is the Security Council President, announced.
US plans to pay Americans as part of $1tn stimulus
2020-03-18 06:41:01 BBC
“We’re looking at sending cheques to Americans immediately,” says treasury secretary unveiling a rescue package.
The PGA Championship has been postponed
2020-03-18 05:41:32 CNN
The 2020 PGA Championship, the second “major” on the golf calendar, has been postponed, according to a statement from the PGA of America.
保険適用の新型コロナウイルス検査 国内全体の２％
2020-03-18 04:08:53 NHK
新型コロナウイルスの検査が今月６日から公的医療保険に適用され医師の判断で検査が行えるようになりましたが、こうした検査は10日間で320件余りと国内全体の検査数の２％ほどだったことが分かりました。厚生労働省は集計が済んでいない自治体もあり、保険適用の検査が着実に進んでいるかどうかは現時点で評価できないとしています。
Spain will distribute more than 1 million face masks
2020-03-18 04:02:47 CNN
Spanish authorities have begun distributing more than one million surgical masks across the country. The Ministry of Health, in a statement, said an airplane carrying 500,000 masks arrived from Shanghai, China, on Tuesday.
European Union agrees to close external borders for 30 days
2020-03-18 03:51:30 CNN
European leaders have decided to ban non-essential travel to the European Union for 30 days, President of the European Council Charles Michel announced today, saying it is a measure “to limit the spread of the virus globally”.
US Treasury secretary: “We have put a proposal on the table that would inject $1 trillion into the economy”
2020-03-18 03:13:39 CNN
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirms CNN reporting on a proposal to inject money into the US economy. “We have put a proposal on the table that would inject a trillion into the economy,” he said.
NYC will be able to run up to 5,000 tests per day by Thursday
2020-03-18 02:53:02 CNN
New York City will have the ability to administer 5,000 tests per day by Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today. The city’s public health-care system is forming a private partnership that will allow the public care system to run these tests. The results will take one to two days.
Italy now has more than 31,000 confirmed cases
2020-03-18 02:51:01 CNN
Italy announced 3,526 new cases of the novel coronavirus today, bringing the country’s total to 31,506, according to Angelo Borreli, chief of the Italian Civil Protection Department. There were also 345 more deaths recorded today, bringing the total number of coronavirus deaths in Italy to 2,503, Borrelli said.
The world’s largest hotel chain is starting to furlough employees
2020-03-18 02:26:17 CNN
Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel chain, has started furloughing employees. All levels of Marriott employees could be furloughed — from housekeepers to general managers. There won’t be job cuts on the corporate level yet. The company has also begun shutting down some of its managed hotels.
UK: Chancellor unveils £330bn support for economy
2020-03-18 01:46:45 BBC
Rishi Sunak announces £330bn of help for companies as the economy goes through an “economic emergency”.
Johnson: ‘We must act like any wartime government’
2020-03-18 01:43:36 BBC
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has said the government will do whatever it takes to support the UK economy in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
Euro 2020 postponed until 2021
2020-03-18 00:54:40 BBC
Euro 2020 has been postponed by one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, says Uefa. The tournament, due to take place from 12 June-12 July this summer, will now run from 11 June to 11 July next year.
Uber pool service suspended in both the United States and Canada
2020-03-17 23:31:59 CNN
Ride-share giant Uber announced Monday it is suspending its pool option in both the United States and Canada as concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus continue to rise.
Ferry firm suspends passenger services
2020-03-17 23:24:04 BBC
Brittany Ferries is to suspend all passenger services as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The company, which had already halted some crossings, said the last passenger sailing would leave Santander in Spain on Saturday, bound for Portsmouth.
Japan still planning ‘complete’ Games
2020-03-17 23:21:26 BBC
Japan’s Olympic minister says the country is still planning for a “complete” hosting of the Tokyo Olympics that will be held on time, with spectators in attendance.
All non-urgent England operations to be postponed
2020-03-17 23:13:36 BBC
All non-urgent operations in England will be postponed from 15 April to free up 30,000 beds to help tackle coronavirus, NHS England has said.
San Francisco is living under shelter in place orders. Here’s what’s still allowed
2020-03-17 23:08:14 CNN
Nearly seven million people living in a wide swath of Northern California, including Silicon Valley, are currently under a “shelter in place order.”
London lock-down to cost £10bn a month
2020-03-17 22:37:05 BBC
A London lock-down for a month could cost £10bn, reckons the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
New York governor: We have “no plan whatsoever” to quarantine New York City
2020-03-17 22:33:28 CNN
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there are no plans to quarantine New York City, despite rumors and fears.
BBC’s Question Time to lose studio audience
2020-03-17 22:30:57 BBC
Question Time, the BBC’s flagship political debate programme, will proceed without an audience during the coronavirus outbreak.
Laura Ashley collapses as firms demand more help
2020-03-17 22:20:26 BBC
Fashion and furniture chain Laura Ashley has become the latest business casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Bath and West show postponed
2020-03-17 22:11:39 BBC
Following the Government guidance, we have made the extremely difficult decision to postpone the Royal Bath & West Show. The Royal Bath & West Show will now take place on 31st July, 1st & 2nd August
Atlanta airport closes two domestic terminal checkpoints due to “declining demand”
2020-03-17 22:08:15 CNN
Hartsfield Jackson International Airport has temporarily closed the north and south domestic terminal checkpoints due to “declining demand,” according to airport spokesperson, Elise Durham.
Brooklyn will stop prosecuting “low-level offenses that don’t jeopardize public safety”
2020-03-17 22:04:12 CNN
The Brooklyn, New York, district attorney’s office says it will stop prosecuting “low-level offenses that don’t jeopardize public safety.”
NI schools ‘should close immediately’
2020-03-17 21:57:50 BBC
Schools in NI should close immediately, an umbrella body for Catholic school principals has said.
Europe experiencing “critical shortages” of medical supplies, WHO official says
2020-03-17 21:51:30 CNN
The European region is facing some “critical shortages” in medical supplies, Dr. Hans Henri Kluge, the World Health Organization’s regional director for Europe, said during a media briefing.
UK tells citizens to avoid non-essential travel for 30 days
2020-03-17 20:52:26 CNN
British nationals are being advised against any non-essential travel globally for 30 days because of the coronavirus pandemic, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the House of Commons Tuesday.
Seattle will offer $800 grocery store vouchers to 6,000 families
2020-03-17 20:37:57 CNN
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the city will provide more than 6,000 families $800 in vouchers for any Safeway store in the state, according to a statement from the mayor’s office.
IKEA to shut all stores in Germany
2020-03-17 20:00:22 CNN
Furniture dealer Ikea will close all 53 of its stores in Germany from Tuesday in order to protect employees and inhibit the spread of coronavirus, the company confirmed in a statement sent to CNN.
Iran confirms largest jump in virus cases over 24-hour period
2020-03-17 19:51:01 CNN
Iran has confirmed 1,178 new cases of coronavirus, the biggest increase the country has seen over a 24-hour period.
France goes into lockdown after Macron promises to protect businesses
2020-03-17 19:38:54 CNN
France officially entered lockdown at midday Tuesday local time (7 a.m. ET) as part of a number of measures announced by President Emmanuel Macron.
8 former passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship have returned home to Nebraska
2020-03-17 19:26:59 CNN
Eight Nebraska residents who were passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship returned back home Monday, according to a news release from the state’s department of health.
German health agency raises virus risk level and says it doesn’t yet know what death rate will be
2020-03-17 19:13:30 CNN
Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the national agency for disease control and prevention, has raised the risk of the coronavirus to public health to “high.”
Airbus to temporarily halt production in Spain and France
2020-03-17 18:57:43 CNN
Airbus said Tuesday that it will “temporarily pause production and assembly activities” at sites in France and Spain for the next four days as part of efforts to contain Europe’s coronavirus outbreak.
Malaysia announces first coronvirus death
2020-03-17 18:40:33 CNN
Malaysia announces first coronvirus death in a statement from the government’s Disasters Management Committee Tuesday.
Macao to ban all foreign travelers from entering to stop spread of virus
2020-03-17 18:53:05 CNN
The government of Macao will ban all travelers from overseas countries from entering starting from midnight March 18.
German foreign minister to citizens after spike in cases: “Please stay home”
2020-03-17 17:40:58 CNN
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged German citizens to stay home today, after a dramatic leap in the country’s coronavirus cases. The German government is doing everything possible to repatriate thousands of Germans who are currently abroad, he said, and pleaded for citizens to not travel.
Drastic new measures in France go into effect today
2020-03-17 16:06:44 CNN
New measures and restrictions will go into effect today in France, limiting people’s movements and activities as the country’s coronavirus cases continue to spike
Japan’s Prime Minister says he has G7 support to hold Olympics in their “complete form”
2020-03-17 12:25:00 CNN
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today that he “secured support” from G7 leaders to hold the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in their “complete form,” which would provide “proof that the world has contained coronavirus.”
The US doesn’t have enough stockpiled medical equipment for the pandemic, health officials warn
2020-03-17 12:35:00 CNN
Top health care officials in the US warned today that the country doesn’t have enough stockpiled medical equipment like masks and gloves to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
India to ban travelers from the European Union, UK and Turkey
2020-03-17 12:18:00 CNN
India is banning all travelers from the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom from midnight Wednesday local time, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.
Minnesota orders temporary closures of restaurants, bars and other public places
2020-03-17 08:18:10 CNN
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order on Monday requiring the temporary closure of all restaurants and bars to dine-in customers to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
Chinese Study confirms children with COVID-19 show less severe symptoms than adults
2020-03-17 05:34:51 CNN
Children in China infected with novel coronavirus showed less severe symptoms than adults, though infants and toddlers were vulnerable to moderate and severe infection, according to a new study published online in the medical journal Pediatrics on Monday.
Switzerland bans all events and closes shops
2020-03-17 04:48:00 CNN
Switzerland’s government banned all private and public events from midnight local time on Monday for more than a month, according to a statement from the Swiss Federal Council.
Russia: Government bans entry of foreign nationals due to COVID-19 since March 18
2020-03-17 03:31:33 CNN
On Monday, March 16, Russian government officials announced that foreign nationals and stateless people will be prohibited from entering the country from Wednesday, March 18, to Friday, May 1, to prevent further spread of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Diplomatic representatives, airplane crew members, and some other select categories of people will be exempt from the restriction.
Canada will deny entry to anyone who isn’t a citizen or permanent resident
2020-03-17 02:37:18 CNN
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the country will deny entry to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents. “This measure will carve out some designated exceptions including for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members of Canadian citizens, and at this time, US citizens,” Trudeau said at a news conference in Ottawa.
Hungary will its close borders to foreigners at midnight
2020-03-17 01:46:54 CNN
Beginning at midnight tonight, people who do not have Hungarian citizenship will not be allowed to enter the territory of Hungary, the country’s international communication office tells CNN.
First case in Greenland
2020-03-16 23:40:00 visitgreenland
Greenland have 1 case of COVID-19 at the moment and in a preemptive move on the 13th March the Danish Government closed off the borders to non-Danish citizens who do not have a recognized purpose for entering the Danish Realm including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
EU announces restrictions on non-essential travel
2020-03-16 23:30:01 CNN
The European Commission will introduce temporary restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU, as part of its efforts to tackle and contain the ongoing spread of coronavirus across Europe, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen just announced.
New Jersey introduces statewide 8 p.m. ET curfew
2020-03-16 22:40:01 CNN
New Jersey residents are no longer allowed to travel from 8 p.m. ET to 5 a.m. ET, with the exception of essential travel, Gov. Phil Murphy announced today. This remains in effect for the foreseeable future.
Connecticut, New York and New Jersey ban gatherings of more than 50 people
2020-03-16 22:27:01 CNN
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have announced a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday on a call alongside Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
White House debunks fake text message claiming a national lockdown is imminent
2020-03-16 11:48:00 White House
In an effort to shoot down rumors of imminent strict security measures in the US, circulating via text messages, the White House National Security Council put a statement on their official Twitter account.
UN steps up support for refugees in Iran during virus outbreak
2020-03-16 19:30:01 CNN
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has enhanced its emergency support to refugees in Iran following the coronavirus outbreak there, on Sunday.
Russia to shut Belarus border in one of several “proactive steps”
2020-03-16 17:30:00 CNN
Russia will close its border with neighboring Belarus because of the coronavirus pandemic, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Monday.
CDC recommends canceling or postponing events involving more than 50 people for eight weeks
2020-03-16 08:24:00 CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published interim guidance Sunday recommending “that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.”
Lebanon announces two-week lockdown
2020-03-16 07:15:00 CNN
Lebanon has closed its airport, borders and ports for two weeks starting Sunday until March 29 at midnight to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, Information Minister Manal Abdul Samad said in a press conference on Sunday in Beirut.
South Africa announces travel restrictions to combat Covid-19, declares a national disaster
2020-03-16 04:01:00 CNN
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation Sunday evening to announce “urgent and drastic measures” to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Germany to restrict border access
2020-03-16 03:47:00 CNN
Germany will initiate border controls at borders with France, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg, German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced at a Sunday press conference.
Kenya imposes travel restrictions
2020-03-16 02:07:00 CNN
Kenya’s government announced new travel restrictions Sunday after confirming two more cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total cases to three.
Top infectious disease expert warns multitudes could die if Americans don’t act
2020-03-15 23:26:42 CNN
When asked if hundreds of thousands of Americans could die from coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said “it could happen, and it could be worse.”
Singapore announces further travel restrictions
2020-03-15 22:37:45 CNN
Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced they will implement stricter border measures for people traveling into the country, including imposing a 14-day mandatory self-quarantine for new visitors traveling from a bloc of East Asian countries, as well as Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Hong Kong urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ireland, the US and UK
2020-03-15 22:12:25 CNN
Hong Kong has issued a “Red Outbound Travel Alert” on Ireland, United Kingdom and United States, urging its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to these countries in response to the new cases of the novel coronavirus.
Top US infectious disease doctor doesn’t rule out supporting temporary national lockdown
2020-03-15 21:51:52 CNN
The top infectious disease expert in the US did not rule out support a temporary national lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
UK advises against all but essential travel to the US
2020-03-15 21:12:00 CNN
The UK Foreign Office said Sunday that it was advising against “all but essential travel to the USA” in light of the travel restrictions placed by the US government on visitors from the UK.
Austria ramps up movement restrictions
2020-03-15 20:21:01 CNN
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz escalated the country’s responses to the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday.
Kurz announced major restrictions on movement in public spaces, urging Austrians to self-isolate. He also banned gatherings completely and put further limits on who can enter the country.
Latest case numbers from the US
2020-03-15 20:04:00 CNN
There are at least 2,885 cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States, according to the state and local health agencies, governments and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Number of cases in Italy still spiking
2020-03-15 17:21:00 CNN
Italy has reported 2,547 new novel coronavirus cases and 252 deaths on Saturday, the highest number of deaths in a single day since the outbreak began.
Italy has now confirmed 21,157 cases, second highest in the world after China.
Taiwan reports six new cases, raising total to 59
2020-03-15 17:14:00 CNN
Taiwan reported six new coronavirus cases today, raising the island’s total to 59.
Rwanda has its first case of the virus. Now it’s closing schools and places of worship
2020-03-15 14:45:00 CNN
Schools and places of worship in Rwanda will close in a bid to “strengthen the country’s ability to mitigate the risk” of coronavirus, the Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
80% of South Korea’s cases are linked to cluster transmissions
2020-03-15 14:15:00 CNN
About 80% of all coronavirus cases in South Korea are associated with cluster transmissions, according to the country’s Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).
Walmart shortens its hours as stores across America close their doors
2020-03-15 12:43:00 CNN
As the coronavirus crisis hurts America’s retail industry many stores are shutting their doors or reducing their hours.
All travelers entering Australia will need to self-quarantine for 14 days, announces Prime Minister
2020-03-15 12:24:00 CNN
All people arriving in Australia after midnight Monday local time will need to self-quarantine for 14 days, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today at a news conference.
The Philippines’ capital region goes under partial lockdown today
2020-03-15 10:58:00 CNN
Starting today, the Metro Manila region of the Philippines is going under partial lockdown to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
The White House physician says President Trump’s test came back negative.
2020-03-15 08:00:00 The New York Times
The White House physician says President Trump’s test came back negative, Israel turns to surveillance, and a cruise ship exposed to the virus is heading to France.