Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Coronavirus containment zone established in New York state as US cases increase

More than 800 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in more than 30 US states, prompting several to declare states of emergency.

The governor of New York has announced a one mile containment zone in the city of New Rochelle. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington where President Trump is seeking support from lawmakers for a plan to stabilise the economy.

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Trump urges calm, says coronavirus "will go away"

President Trump is urging the American public to remain calm in the face of a rising number of coronavirus infections.


After meeting Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill he claimed the virus "will go away".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Six States Vote In The Democratic Primary

Primary elections are taking place across six states in America as Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off in their first big test since Super Tuesday. 

Voters are going to the polls in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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One mile "containment zone" created over coronavirus-hit New Rochelle in New York

The American city of New Rochelle is to become the first in America to be enclosed by a one-mile containment zone after a coronavirus outbreak there.


The National Guard is being deployed to the city north of New York to clean schools and oversee food deliveries to quarantined residents.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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New York to establish one mile coronavirus containment area just north of Manhattan

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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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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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

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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.

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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."

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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