Thursday, March 26, 2020

EU Commission President criticises 'only-for-me' attitude of some member states in COVID-19 response

The President of the European Commission has described the coronavirus pandemic as a "turning point" for the bloc.

In a speech delivered at an almost empty European Parliament, Ursula Von Der Leyen criticised member states who'd protected national interest at a time when cooperation was needed. 

She referenced countries who had stopped exporting medical equipment despite shortages in the worst-hit countries Italy and Spain. 

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4 million New Yorkers could get coronavirus

The mayor of New York is predicting that half the city's population
will get coronavirus.

A new treatment centre and a makeshift morgue are being built to prepare.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Unemployment claims in US grow at record levels

Unemployment numbers in the United States have shot up to record levels.


More than three million people filed jobless claims last week.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US jobless claims hit record 3.3 million

US unemployment data shows the impact of coronavirus on the American
economy, with a record 3.3 million workers claiming unemployment
benefits.

The closure of many workplaces has led to a dramatic increase in layoffs.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson to help tackle COVID crisis


The UK government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson to help deal with a growing number of coronavirus cases.

The firm, founded by British inventor Sir James Dyson, confirmed it had designed a new type of ventilator in response to a call on behalf of the country's national health service.

With the details, here's Benji Hyer, in London. 

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Seoul tightens quarantine measures for travelers from U.S.

South Korea has announced strict new testing and quarantine procedures for travelers arriving from the U.S. and Europe. The measures come as Seoul records a growing number of imported coronavirus cases. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Indian government announces $20 billion bailout package for the poor

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The Indian government is providing a 20 billion dollar bailout package for daily wage earners in the country.

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Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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India deals with ostracisation of doctors combating the coronavirus

India enters the second day of its lockdown. It is the world's largest shutdown taking place to contain the coronavirus.

The number of confirmed cases has exceeded 600 and 12 deaths have been reported.

The biggest criticism for India is that there aren't enough doctors, testing kits and other medical supplies.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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UK TO ANNOUNCE NEW CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE

The UK is set to announce another multi-billion dollar economic package later, as its coronavirus lockdown continues.

This time it's self-mployed people who'll find out how they'll be financially supported during shutdown.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal a plan to help millions of people who can't work.

David Kay is a driving instructor and says help can't come soon enough.

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AUSTRALIA: Cruise ship passengers to share quarantine with Quokkas on Rottnest island

In Western Australia around 800 Australians on board the Cruise ship Vasco Da Gama are about to move into quarantine, and will be sharing space with one of the nationals iconic marsupials.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Russia marks two decades of Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin was first elected as Russia's president twenty years ago today. Constitutional amendments due to be voted on later this year could see him run the country for a further 12 years. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

UN launches $2bn global humanitarian response to COVID-19

The United Nations has launched a global humanitarian response to
fight COVID-19 in the world's poorest countries.

More than $2 billion will be spent to help people in South America,
Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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UGANDA STOPS RECEIVING REFUGEES AMID CORONAVIRUS FEARS


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Uganda has stopped receiving new refugees with immediate effect.  The country's Ministry of Disaster Preparedness says the measure follows a presidential directive to close all border points and stop the entry and exit of all persons to and from Uganda. Leon Ssenyange reports.


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Russians given week off work amid coronavirus outbreak

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a nationwide week off work as part of efforts to fight COVID-19. The president called on Russians to stay at home, but stopped short of ordering a lockdown. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK's PRINCE CHARLES TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS

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Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.


A statement confirmed that the heir to the British throne is displaying mild symptoms and is now self-isolating. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


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UK PARLIAMENT SET TO CLOSE

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The British government is set to shutdown parliament in the latest attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus in the country. 

It comes after the UK saw its biggest daily rise in deaths from covid-19 on Tuesday. 

Holly Hudson has more from London. 

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Tough new punishments in Italy to contain COVID-19

Italy has warned that anyone testing positive for COVID-19 who breaks quarantine restrictions could face up to five years in prison. 

It comes as the death toll in the second worst affected country rose again, after two successive falls. 

Meanwhile France, Spain and the UK recorded their biggest daily rises in fatalities. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels. 

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India bans export of anti-malaria drug used for treating coronavirus patients

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India is banning exports of the anti-malaria drug hydroxy-chloroquine... used by some doctors to treat coronavirus patients.

As cases of infections in the country rise, there are fears of a shortage of the retroviral treatment.

But the Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended that it only be used in exceptional circumstances.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi  

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ROW OVER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AMID UK LOCKDOWN


Pressure's growing on the UK government to stop construction workers heading to building sites during the coronavirus outbreak.

Ministers say builders are among those who can still go to to work as long as they practice social distancing.

But many say that's almost impossible on site.

An effective lockdown of the country was announced on Monday but some employees are still being asked to go into work.

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says employers should be sticking to health guidance during this time.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposes a country wide lockdown to contain coronavirus

A 21-day country-wide lockdown has begun in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Tuesday night to announce the new measures.

This lockdown aims to stop coronavirus from further spreading. India has reported more than 500 confirmed cases of Covid-19, the death toll has risen to 11.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.  

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