New York is establishing a one mile containment area in a bid to stem
the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.
There have been 173 confirmed cases of the coronavirus across the
state but the majority are in Westchester County, just north of
Manhattan.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Grand Princess Couple Sues Ship's Operator
A couple onboard the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland, California, has filed a lawsuit against the ship's operator.
They're accusing Princess Cruise Lines of gross negligence, in allowing them to be exposed to coronavirus on the ship.
Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland.
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U.S. airlines cut more flights due to coronavirus outbreak
American Airlines and Delta are cutting more flights as demand plummets due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The cuts affect both international and domestic routes.
Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more
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EU Council President to hold high level coronavirus conference call with EU27 leaders
The President of the European Council Charles Michel is holding a conference call at the highest level with EU leaders, to coordinate the bloc's response to the coronavirus.
It comes as the Italian government ordered a total lockdown of the country worst hit by the virus.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:
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Markets rebound after Monday’s historic selloff
U.S. markets have opened trading Tuesday in positive territory buoyed
by hopes of stimulus measures to help ease the financial impact of the
Covid-19 coronavirus.
On Monday U.S. stocks posted its worst day of trading since the 2008
financial crisis as oil prices plummeted.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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by hopes of stimulus measures to help ease the financial impact of the
Covid-19 coronavirus.
On Monday U.S. stocks posted its worst day of trading since the 2008
financial crisis as oil prices plummeted.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Putin backs move that could allow him 36 years in power
The Russian parliament has voted through a constitutional amendment that could allow Vladimir Putin to remain as president until 2036. The changes will be put to a popular vote in April, but as Dan Ashby reports from Moscow, it came on a day of high drama in the Russian capital.
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Coronavirus: UK cases expected to rise
Five people have now died from coronavirus in the UK, and Britain will see "many thousands" contract the virus, according to the country's Deputy Chief Medical Officer.
The elderly or those with even a mild fever may be asked to self-isolate and stay at home in the coming weeks.
With the latest, here's our UK correspondent, Benji Hyer.
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Seoul reports fewer virus cases but concerned about new infection clusters
South Korea has reported its lowest daily infection rate in two weeks. But the threat of cluster infections throughout the country still has the government on high alert.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Ugandan Man and His Daughter Arrested Selling Fake Drug for Coronavirus
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Ugandan Police have arrested a man and his daughter for selling a fake drug that they claim is a vaccine for coronavirus.
The man is a renowned herbalist in Mayuge district in Eastern Uganda.
Isabel Nakirya reports
The man is a renowned herbalist in Mayuge district in Eastern Uganda.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Italy applies lockdown measures to entire country in bid to stop spread of coronavirus
Italy has announced the most dramatic measures seen so far to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus - by locking down the entire country.
The prime minister announced that all of Italy will now be a so-called 'protected zone' following another rise in the number of dead in the country, to 463.
Ross Cullen has more from Rome.
The prime minister announced that all of Italy will now be a so-called 'protected zone' following another rise in the number of dead in the country, to 463.
Ross Cullen has more from Rome.
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President Trump proposes economic measures against coronavirus impact
President Trump says he will meet with Congress on Tuesday to discuss possible economic measures to support workers and businesses affected by measures to contain the coronavirus.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more:
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Monday, March 9, 2020
Trump refuses to say whether he's been tested for coronavirus
President Trump has refused to say whether he's been tested for coronavirus after coming into contact with at least three people who are in quarantine after they met carriers of the disease.
The President, speaking after a day of turmoil on New York's financial markets, insisted his government is handling the crisis "very well".
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UPDATE: Stricken Cruise Ship Docks in Oakland
The Grand Princess cruise ship carrying coronavirus patients onboard has arrived at the port of Oakland. The ship idled off the California coast with at least 21 coronavirus patients onboard for days.
Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland.
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Cruise Ship Passengers Sail to Oakland
Thousands of passengers and crew on board a Grand Princess cruise ship are set to arrive in the port of Oakland.
The ship idled off the California coast with at least 21 coronavirus patients onboard for days.
Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland.
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UK HOLDS OFF ON "SOCIAL DISTANCING" PLANS
Meanwhile, in the UK, ministers have decided not to move from the containment to the delay stage of its response to COVID-19 following an emergency meeting.
There are more than 300 confirmed cases in Britain, but measures to delay the spread of the virus spread with what's known as "social distancing" will not be introduced yet.
The government did nonetheless admit the virus "is going to spread in a significant way."
There are more than 300 confirmed cases in Britain, but measures to delay the spread of the virus spread with what's known as "social distancing" will not be introduced yet.
The government did nonetheless admit the virus "is going to spread in a significant way."
UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.
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Russia stands by decision to walk away from OPEC+ agreement
World oil prices have plummeted by more than 30% after Saudi Arabia announced that it would increase oil production. The kingdom has sparked a price war with Russia, which last week rejected a proposal to cut production further. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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SIX NATIONS FRANCE FIXTURE POSTPONED OVER COVID19
Saturday's Six Nations rugby fixture between France and Ireland has been postponed because of coronavirus.
It comes as France's Finance Minister calls for stimulus for the European economy over fears the Covid-19 outbreak could cause a recession.
Olly Barratt reports from Paris.
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It comes as France's Finance Minister calls for stimulus for the European economy over fears the Covid-19 outbreak could cause a recession.
Olly Barratt reports from Paris.
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New York confirms 142 cases of coronavirus including head of Port Authority
The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, says there are now 142 confirmed coronavirus cases in the state: that's the highest total anywhere in the US.
The head of the New York Port Authority is one of those who tested positive after making several trips to ports and airports to oversee the state's response to the virus.
But Governor Cuomo - who is closing schools in one section of the state - told reporters he believes that sensible precautions like hand-washing will help contain the virus.
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Oil prices send global stocks tumbling
U.S. stocks fell nearly seven percent when the markets opened Monday
prompting a temporary halt to trading on Wall Street.
The price of Brent crude fell around 20 percent after major oil
producing nations failed to reach an agreement on production cuts.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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prompting a temporary halt to trading on Wall Street.
The price of Brent crude fell around 20 percent after major oil
producing nations failed to reach an agreement on production cuts.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UK LOOKING AT SOCIAL DISTANCING TO TACKLE COVID-19
UK ministers are convening a meeting to decide what steps to take next, as cases of COVID-19 continue to increase exponentially,
Three people have died in the UK, and over 280 cases have been confirmed.
Stuart Smith reports.
Three people have died in the UK, and over 280 cases have been confirmed.
Stuart Smith reports.
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