Thursday, April 30, 2020

UK PM CHAIRS CABINET AFTER RETURN TO WORK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is chairing his first cabinet meeting later (on Thursday) since he was hospitalised with coronavirus.

He and his partner also had a baby on Wednesday, but he's deferring paternity leave.

Mr Johnson will also lead the UK's daily covid19 press conference for the first time since coming back to work.

He's expected to set out Britain's next steps in the pandemic, but resist signalling an easing of lockdown measures.

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says reports of pub chains preparing for June re-opening should be met with caution.

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Russia extends entry ban for foreigners

Russia has extended a ban on foreigners entering the country as its coronavirus situation continues to worsen. Russia's is now the eighth-largest outbreak in the world, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases. Julia Chapman reports.

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S. Korea records zero domestic cases of Covid-19

South Korea has reported no new domestic cases of the coronavirus for the first time in over two months. This, in a country that once had the second largest outbreak in the world.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul

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India's national air carrier prepares to resume operations

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India's state-owned airline, Air India is reportedly planning to resume operations by mid-May.

India's lockdown is due to end on May 3rd, with many hoping that the government may allow domestic air travel in the next few weeks.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passes away

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away following a battle with cancer. He was 67.

This comes just a day after the death of Indian actor Irrfan Khan.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Free coronavirus testing for all in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Mayor has announced that all residents can now get free coronavirus testing. 

Mayor Eric Garcetti said those with symptoms will have priority, but they have the capacity to test everyone for free.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

SBA Temporarily Restricting Loan Applications

The Small Business Administration in the United States is  temporarily restricting applications for emergency loans.

The program was created to help small businesses keep people on the payroll during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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Big gains on Wall Street despite GDP figures

Wall Street posted major gains on Wednesday despite the U.S. economy
posting its worst quarterly contraction since 2008.

The U.S. markets were buoyed by a promising Covid-19 drug trial and
comments from the chair of the Federal Reserve.

The Dow Jones and S&P closed up over two percent with the Nasdaq
ending up over 3.5 percent.
William Denselow reports from New York.

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Top U.S. health official "optimistic" about Covid-19 drug trials

Top U.S. health official Anthony Fauci says trials of an experimental
drug to treat coronavirus are "optimistic".

The US Food and Drug Administration plans to approve the emergency use
of remdesivir for patients who need it.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Covid-19 drug shows promising signs

The maker of an experimental drug used to fight Covid-19 says it has
seen promising signs from a recent study.

Gilead Sciences has announced its antiviral drug remdesivir helped
improve symptoms of coronavirus patients, especially if they were
treated early.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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UGANDA MASS COVID TESTING



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Uganda has begun a mass testing initiative targetting transport workers following a surge in the number of truck drivers testing positive for Covid-19.

Authorities say the screening, which is taking place at borders and along transit routes, will help them make an informed decision on how to lift the lockdown.


Uganda has so far recorded 79 cases and zero deaths from the novel coronavirus.


Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.



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US economy shrinks 4.8% in Q1

The U.S. economy shrank by 4.8% in the first quarter, the largest
contraction since the global financial crisis a decade ago.

However, the Gross Domestic Product reading for the second quarter is
predicted to be even worse.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump orders meat packing factories to stay open

President Donald Trump has ordered US meat packing plants to stay open
to protect the country's food supply.

It's thought thousands of workers in the industry have contracted Covid-19.

Sarah Walton reports

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Asian Development Bank loans India $1.5 billion to fight COVID 19

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The Asian Development Bank is providing India 1.5 billion dollars in loans, to help fight COVID 19.

The money will be used primarily for disease containment and prevention.

Ishan Garg has more from Delhi.

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RAAB FACES STARMER AT PMQs AFTER JOHNSON ANNOUNCES BABY

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The UK is on track to have one of the highest death rates from the coronavirus in Europe according to the leader of the opposition party Labour. 

Sir Keir Starmer quizzed the foreign secretary over the government's response at Prime Minister's Questions, after Boris Johnson and his fiancee announced the birth of their baby. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancée Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55) and his fiancée Carrie Symonds (32) have announced the birth of a "healthy baby boy."

 

Both mother and baby are "doing very well" following the birth at a London hospital on Wednesday morning. 

 

Benji Hyer brings us the latest from London. 

 

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AUSTRALIA: PM looks to ease Coronavirus restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the nation is looking towards eased coronavirus restrictions as the COVIDSAFE app is downloaded almost 3 million times.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Germany infection rate increases following lockdown relaxation

Germany's COVID-19 infection has rises following steps to loosen its lockdown measures.

Authorities say the rate of infection is now close to the limit of target levels. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent. 

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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has died aged 53 following a battle with cancer.

He was known for his roles internationally in films including Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Chinese Scientists: Virus Not Going Away

It's news nobody wanted to hear - Chinese scientists say it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever disappear and will probably keep coming back, much like the flu.

They also say it's an epidemic that's likely to stay with humans for a long time.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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