Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Russia sends medical supplies to the U.S.

A Russian plane carrying medical supplies has been sent to the United States to help the country combat coronavirus. President Vladimir Putin made the proposal in a phone call with Donald Trump and the Kremlin says the help was gratefully received. Julia Chapman has more.

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Task force predicts US death-toll of 100-240 thousand despite mitigation

The coronavirus task force has predicted 100 thousand to 240 thousand Americans could die of covid-19.

This is despite the measures put in place to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Controlling Outbreak to Test Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned the coronavirus outbreak that's gripped the country for more than two months now is a major challenge the China's system of governance.

It comes as communist party leaders express concern about unrest caused by the epidemic and lockdowns across the country.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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1000s of S. Koreans take unpaid leave over U.S. military deal delay

Thousands of South Koreans working for the U.S. military are taking unpaid leave ... as Seoul and Washington disagree on how much South Korea should pay to keep U.S. troops stationed on the Korean Peninsula.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Captain Pleads with Navy to Save His Crew

The captain of a US aircraft carrier is pleading with the Navy for resources to isolate his crew. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, more than 100 sailors on board are infected with the coronavirus. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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US Calls on Maduro and Guaido to Step Aside

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The United States is calling on both President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guido to step aside to make way for free elections. 

The U.S. says this could pave the way for it to drop its sanctions against Venezuela. 


Mary Triny Mena Reports from Caracas. 


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UK CORONAVIRUS DEATHS JUMP

The UK's registered 381 new deaths linked to coronavirus over 24 hours.

It's by far the biggest daily jump since the outbreak started, to a total of 1789. << update as required

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Tanzania records its first COVID-19 Death

The Tanzanian government says it has registered its first death from coronavirus on Tuesday. It comes as five new COVID-19 cases were confirmed bringing the national total to 19.  


Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.



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Russian doctor tests positive after meeting Putin

The chief doctor of Moscow's main coronavirus hospital has tested positive for the virus, just a week after he shook hands with President Vladimir Putin. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.


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NYC Central Park field hospital to start treating coronavirus patients

A field hospital set up in New York's Central Park will begin treating
coronavirus patients today.

It's hoped it will relieve pressure on the city's medical centers.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Death of a 12-year-old girl in Belgium from COVID-19

A 12-year-old girl is thought to be the youngest person to die in Europe after contracting the coronavirus. 

She died after being treated in a hospital in Belgium for COVID-19.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels:

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BRTISH AIRWAYS SUSPENDS ALL FLIGHTS FROM GATWICK AIRPORT, LONDON

British Airways has suspended all flights to and from Gatwick airport, near London.

The UK's national carrier says "the considerable restrictions and challenging market" meant a temporary suspension was required.

It comes a day after low-cost airline, Easyjet, suspended all its aircraft for two months.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Delhi neighbourhood cordoned off as a precaution to contain coronavirus

The number of patients that have tested positive for COVID-19 in india has exceeded 1,200, and the death toll has risen to 32.

Six people who attended a religious function at a mosque in New Delhi have died after testing positive for coronavirus.  

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.

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MEDICS FACING "LIFE-THREATENING" SHORTAGE OF EQUIPMENT IN UK

Medics in the UK are calling for more personal protective equipment to treat coronavirus patients amid claims that major hospitals are facing "life-threatening shortages." 

The number of people who have died from Covid-19 in the UK now stands at over 1000, with more than 22 thousand cases. 

Holly Hudson has more from London. 

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UK police warned against using overreaching coronavirus lockdown powers

Police officers in the UK have been told to take a more "consistent" approach when ensuring people comply with emergency measures aimed at curbing coronavirus.

 

It comes amid criticism of the way some forces have handled the new restrictions.

 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Uganda Tightens Movement of People To Slow Down Spread of COVID-19

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Uganda has banned the use of private vehicles as well as put in place a dusk to dawn curfew as the country ramps up measures to bring down COVID-19 cases.

The country had earlier closed its borders, stopped international flights as well as all forms of social gatherings as the coronavirus cases hit over 30.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Russian bill could criminalise fake coronavirus news

A draft bill introduced in Russia would criminalise the spreading of deliberately false information about coronavirus. As the number of Russian cases exceeded 1,800, authorities have begun implementing stricter measures to combat the virus. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK POLICE URGED TO BE 'CONSISTENT' OVER DISTANCING ENFORCEMENT

British police officers are being urged to be 'consistent' and use 'common sense' when helping enforce the country's coronavirus lockdown.

Some police forces have faced criticism for being over-zealous, with examples of walkers being followed by drone, and shoppers questioned over the purchasing of Easter eggs.

Police have new powers to fine people who don't observe social distancing directions.

But the National Police Chiefs' Council is recommending a 'consistent' approach and a uniform 'style and tone' up and down the UK.

Former Met Police officer - Norman Brennan - says it's a difficult balance.

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AUSTRALIA: Melbourne bar slapped with huge fine for failing to close

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Police have showed businesses in Melbourne that they mean business, with a bar slapped with a massive fine for ignoring close down orders and defying new coronavirus restrictions.

Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Melbourne slapped with huge fine for failing to close

Police have shown a business in Melbourne that they mean business, with the bar slapped with a massive fine for ignoring close down orders and defying new coronavirus restrictions.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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