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Monday, March 23, 2020

UK 'LOCKDOWN' TO SLOW COVID19 SPREAD

The UK is moving into an effective lockdown to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the move in a national address.

People are being directed to stay home - and should only leave for very limited purposes.

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Federal Reserve rolls out aggressive action to help economy

The Federal Reserve has rolled out its boldest steps yet in a bid to
help shield the U.S. economy from the impact of Covid-19.

Interest rates have already been cut to near zero and now the Fed says
there will be no cap in the amount of assets it will buy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Germany and Greece joins ranks of EU countries under lockdown

Germany and Greece have joined a number of European countries imposing nationwide lockdowns to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Chancellor Angela Merkel announced new measures on Sunday, before going into quarantine herself after a doctor who'd given her a vaccination tested positive for COVID-19.

The lockdowns in Italy, Spain and France are likely to be extended as the number of cases continues to rise.

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:

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Trump suggests he may soon re-open US economy, despite coronavirus

President Trump is expressing frustration over America's economic shutdown caused by coronavirus, and has suggested he might tell people to go back to work within the next few days.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports that the stage is set for a showdown between the President and his top public health officials.

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US Senators struggle to pass $1.6tr stimulus

US Senators are continuing to negotiate a $1.6 trillion economic
stimulus package after the latest efforts stalled.

Democrats voted against it on Sunday arguing Republicans are ignoring
their proposal to expand unemployment insurance.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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National Guard deployed to three US states

The National Guard is being deployed in three US states which have the
highest number of coronavirus cases.

There are also concerns that New York has a serious shortage of
medical supplies.

Here's more from our US Correspondent Sarah Walton.

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Number of detected cases in India spike, the country declares a lockdown

Cases of coronavirus in India have spiked to over 400 and the death toll has risen to 7.

Prime Minister Modi tweeted that many people are still not taking the lockdown seriously even after the government imposed severe restrictions across the country to prevent further spread of coronavirus.

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Kenyan Blogger Charged For Spreading False Information About Coronavirus

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A Kenyan blogger has been charged with publishing alarming and false information on the coronavirus pandemic.

If found guilty he could face up to 10 years in prison.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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CONCERN OVER UK SOCIAL DISTANCING

The UK government is under pressure to toughen lock-down measures.

Social distancing advice is being flouted in some parts of the country, with images circulating of people socialising in parks and on beaches over the weekend.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government could bring in tougher restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus if needed.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that will happen if people don't follow advice.

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Trading halted on Indian stock exchanges as volatility rises amid coronavirus concerns

Intro: Trading had to be stopped on Indian stock exchanges after the benchmark indices crashed more than 10%.

As coronavirus hits Asian economies, India's equity markets are turning increasingly volatile.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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'From Russia with Love" - Moscow sends help to Italy

Russia says it has started to send supplies to Italy to help in the fight against the coronavirus. Giant military planes left an airbase on Sunday, boasting stickers that read: 'From Russia with Love'. Lucy Taylor reports.

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S. Korea marks smallest daily increase in Covid-19 cases since Feb.

South Korea recorded just 64 new cases of the deadly coronavirus on Sunday, the lowest number since February. Still, the government is concerned of a resurgence if people get too complacent amid the country's apparent success in fighting Covid-19.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Bruce Harrison

Seoul Correspondent, Bureau Chief

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AUSTRALIA: Most businesses in Australia now closed

Australia is closed for business, both internally and externally.
Non-essential services have been shut down as of Monday as coronavirus cases continue to spike across the country.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Trillion dollar coronavirus bill stalls in US Senate

A trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus bill has stalled in the US Senate, prompting concerns about how markets will react.

U.S. stock futures tanked when pre-market trading began on Sunday, not long before the bill failed to get enough votes to clear a procedural hurdle.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Merkel in quarantine after doctor tests positive for coronavirus

German chancellor Angela Merkel is in self isolation after a doctor who treated her on Friday tested positive for coronavirus.

The news comes just after she announced a ban in Germany on public meetings of more than two people.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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COVID-19 - Tanzania's number of confirmed cases reaches 12.

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has said that the number of COVID - 19 cases in the country has risen from 6 to 12.

Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam

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Uganda Confirms First Case of COVID-19

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Uganda has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 hours after the government shut down its airport and borders.

The case is a Ugandan businessman who had arrived from Dubai aboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane.

CGTN's sabel Nakirya reports

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