Friday, March 5, 2021

NY Governor’s aides rewrote report to hide nursing home deaths

Top aides to New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo are reported to have
altered a report highlighting Covid-19 nursing home deaths.

This comes after the state's attorney general said officials had
underreported these deaths by as much as 50 percent.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN Security Council meets on Myanmar

The United Nations Security Council has met behind closed doors to
discuss the ongoing crackdown on protestors in Myanmar.

More than 50 people have been killed since the military overthrew the
government in a coup last month.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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UK's mystery sixth Brazilian coronavirus variant carrier located

The mystery sixth person who tested positive for the Brazillian P.1 coronavirus variant in the UK has been located.


The other five people who had tested positive were immediately located and had quarantined themselves. 


Chris Jones has more in London.


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US added 379K jobs in February; unemployment rate fell

The US economy added nearly 380,000 more jobs in February — the most in four months — and the unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent. 


The latest data from the US Labor Department signals that the economic recovery in the country is gaining momentum.


Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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U.S. Senate debates 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, as pandemic fatigue sets in

U.S. public health officials have ramped up warnings of pandemic fatigue, alarmed by a move by some states to relax restrictions.

Newly reported coronavirus cases were falling, but have now leveled out- and fewer Americans are getting tested.


Meanwhile the U.S. Senate is debating a 1.9 trillion dollar COVID-19 relief package.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Prince Philip, 99, moved back to original hospital following heart producer

Prince Philip has returned to King Edward VII's Hospital in London after undergoing a "successful" heart procedure.


Buckingham Palace says the Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain there for continuing treatment for a number of days. 


Benji Hyer has the latest from London. 


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South African health workers must be patient

ROW ERUPTS OVER NHS PAY

A nursing union has warned the UK government it would face a backlash if it goes ahead with a suggested 1% increase to NHS pay. The proposal for the small salary boost was submitted to a pay review body this week. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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SUDAN PRESIDENT HOLDS OPPOSITION MEETING

Sudan's president has met an opposition leader in Juba ahead of expected resumption of talks.

Sudan's warring parties signed a peace deal in Juba last year but two armed groups refused to be part of the deal.

One holdout group known as Sudan's People's Liberation Movement-North- Al Hilu faction says it's ready to talk with Khartoum..

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba.

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Priests and nuns die in Tanzania with COVID-19 symptoms, says Church

More than 25 priests and 60 nuns and two elders of the laity have died in Tanzania in the last two months after having coronavirus symptoms, the country's Catholic Church revealed.

 

Daniel Kijo reports.


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Cyprus to open its borders to Brits from 1st May

Cyprus has announced it will open its borders to vaccinated Brits from the start of May. 


The Cypriot government says those in the UK who've received both Covid-19 jabs will be able travel to the Mediterranean island without restrictions from the first of the month. 


Benji Hyer has the details from London. 


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India sees a jump in the number of people wanting to get the COVID 19 vaccine

Private hospitals in Delhi are seeing a rise in the number of beneficiaries coming to take the COVID vaccine after the second phase of the immunisation drive kicked off earlier this week. 

Over 1.7 million people have received a dose of the coronavirus vaccine in the last 4 days, according to the data released by India's Ministry of Health.

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DRC EBOLA CASES

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 11 Ebola cases and 4 deaths since a resurgence of the virus was reported last month.

The new outbreak has put a strain on the country's health care system that is grappling with the Coronavirus and other epidemics. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

CRITICISM OVER 1% NHS PAY OFFER

The UK government's facing criticism for a 1% pay rise recommendation for health workers in England.

Opposition Labour says the plan is insulting, while unions say it's a 'kick in the teeth' after months of working through a pandemic.

The government says it's a sensible proposal at a time of 'huge pressure' for the economy.

Health minister Nadine Dorries insists it's a fair offer.

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Italy blocks export of 250,000 AstraZeneca doses to Australia

Italy has blocked an export of 250,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Australia, in a move approved by the European Commission. 

Australia has asked the EU's executive arm to review the decision.

It's the first time EU vaccine export controls have been used to block a shipment. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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US governor's aides altered report to downplay elderly death toll

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's aides rewrote a report to cover up
the high number of Covid-19 related deaths among elderly residents in
care homes.

According to documents, advisers reduced the death toll figure by more
than 3,000.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Australia – Federal Court dismisses pelvic mesh appeal

Australia's federal court has dismissed an appeal by drug company Johnson & Johnson over the $2.6 million dollar judgement awarded to Australian women injured by faulty vaginal mesh implants.


The company was ordered to pay damages to three women in March last year.


Shaun Bindley reports.

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Hong Kong Electoral Reforms on NPC Agenda

A resolution on reforming Hong Kong's electoral system is on the agenda for the meeting of the National People's Congress, which kicks off today in Beijing.

Although there are still no specific details about what the reforms will entail.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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US Senate votes to advance $1.9tr stimulus bill

The US Senate has voted to take up the coronavirus relief bill,
signaling the start of what could be days of debate.

Vice President Kamala Harris cast the deciding vote after a 50-50
split between Democrats and Republicans.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

US Capitol Police request National Guard remain to protect lawmakers

US Capitol Police are requesting the National Guard remain for another
two months to protect lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Around 5,000 troops are due to leave at the end of next week,
following the riot on January 6th.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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