Tuesday, March 24, 2020

UK IN LOCKDOWN

The UK is in its first full day of 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.

Restrictions will be in place for three weeks at least.

Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth says he supports the move.

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Uganda Confirms Eight New Cases of COVID-19

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Uganda has confirmed  eight new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of  cases in the country to nine.


The Ministry of Health says all the nine cases are all imported and came into the country from Dubai.


Isabel Nakirya reports


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AUSTRALIA: Australia's Social Security provider overwhelmed again

Australia's social security department Centrelink has seen its online portal crash for the second day in a row despite assurances from the federal government that the many thousands of people who are seeking welfare because of the coronavirus fallout would be able to access it.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Moon to double aid package for struggling businesses

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has expanded emergency funding for businesses to $80 billion U.S. dollars as the economy slumps amid the coronavirus outbreak. South Korea has been hit the hardest in Asia outside of mainland China with more than 9,000 cases.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Trump considers reopening US economy even as Coronavirus death toll rises

Even as the Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly throughout the United States and the death toll rises, President Donald Trump is considering how to reopen the American economy as early as next week.


More than 100 million Americans — nearly one in three — are under orders from their state governors to stay at home but Mr Trump says that needs to change sooner rather than later


Kate fisher reports from Washington


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PG&E to Plead Guilty

The California utility Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation will accept criminal responsibility for starting the deadliest wildfire in California history. 

The company will plead guilty to 85 felony counts.

 

Rachel Silverman has more. 


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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.

Olly Barratt says it was

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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.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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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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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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