Friday, March 13, 2020

Trump declares national emergency on coronavirus


President Trump says he may add the UK to the list of countries banned from sending travelers to the United States.


He's declared a national emergency to confront coronavirus but says he has no plans to get tested himself.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump declares national emergency

US President Donald Trump has declared a "national emergency" over coronavirus.

It means $50 billion dollars will be freed up to help tackle the
pandemic, as the number of confirmed cases surpasses 1,800.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Markets rebound after historic losses

U.S. stocks have rebounded a day after suffering its largest one-day
drop since 1987.

Investors are optimistic about the prospect of a government spending
package to help soften the economic impact caused by the Covid-19
outbreak.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK cancels elections amid coronavirus concerns

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to postpone the local government and Mayoral elections in May, since they would have coincided with the peak of the coronavirus outbreak, potentially exposing people at its most dangerous point.

 

It comes just hours after all professional football in Britain was suspended until at least 3rd April as a result of the spread of COVID-19.

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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EU braces for US travel restrictions imposed by President Trump

European airports are preparing for new US restrictions which restrict travel to America for passengers from 26 countries within the Schengen zone. 

The UK and Ireland are exempt from the ban, which has been strongly criticised by European leaders. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels Airport: 

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Brazilian President tests positive for coronavirus, met Trump last weekend

The Brazilian President - who met President Trump in Florida last weekend - has tested positive for coronavirus.


Jair Bolsanaro himself called the virus "a fantasy" earlier this week.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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ENGLAND'S PREMIER LEAGUE POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

The English Premier League season has been suspended as a result of the coronavirus.

All fixtures have been postponed until at least April 3rd.

It follows revelations that several players and managers are showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Chelsea Manning released from jail

Chelsea Manning, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for leaking
secret military files to Wikileaks, has been released from prison.

She had been detained for refusing to testify at an inquiry.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK DEFENDS COVID19 STANCE

The UK government is defending its decision to not yet close schools like many European nations.

Its latest coronavirus guidance is for anyone experiencing a new persistent cough or a fever to self-isolate for a week.

But it has stopped short of shutting schools or banning large gatherings.

Critics say more needs to be done.

But the UK's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says the government is making decisions based on science.

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Russia adds Italians to list of banned arrivals

Moscow has banned Italians from entering Russia, to prevent tourists further spreading coronavirus. It's the second of such bans that Russia has enforced. Dan Ashby has more. 

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First coronavirus death in India; 76 year old man succumbs to infection

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Broadway closes as New York City Declares State of Emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City.

The city's theatre district Broadway will temporarily close as well as other major attractions.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more:

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

US stocks plunge as Trump's coronavirus speech fails to soothe investors

The New York Stock Exchange has suffered its biggest one-day loss since the 1987 stock market crash, ending the day down nearly ten per cent in value.


The US Federal Reserve is preparing to pump $1.5 trillion in short-term liquidity into the economy in a bid to stabilize the markets.  


President Trump's televised address to the nation on coronavirus did nothing to soothe the fears of investors, as our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDANCE ON COVID19

The UK has officially moved to the 'delay' phase of its coronavirus strategy and updated measures to try and stop the spread.

However, it is not following the lead of several other countries and closing schools or banning public gatherings.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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TANZANIA’S NATIONAL AIRLINE LOSSES REVENUE DUE TO CORONA

At the moment the airline's management is yet to record the loss that would be directly caused by Covid-19 but following the cancellations of the China trip, they have lost revenues between 2 to 3 percent of its contributions to the company.  

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.


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Trump measures do little to reassure Wall St

President Trump's travel restrictions and economic proposals, amid the
coronavirus pandemic, have done little to ease stock market fears.

At one point the Dow Jones fell more than 9%, the biggest one day drop
in more than 30 years.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Containment zone takes hold in NY city

The US National Guard has been deployed to New Rochelle just north of
New York City.

It's seen the biggest concentration of Covid-19 cases in the United States.

The national guard is working to provide food and cleaning services
for the community in a bid to halt the outbreak.

William Denselow has more from within the containment zone.

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World Athletics fines Russia

World Athletics, the international track and field body, has fined the Russian Athletics Federation 10 million U.S. dollars for doping violations. Russia has been accused of failing to enact sufficient changes in the sport to root out doping. Julia Chapman has more.

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Ghana bans foreign travel for government officials.

Ghana's President has temporarily suspended all foreign travel for government officials. 
It's part of efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the West African nation, which currently has no confirmed cases.      
Ghana is on high alert after three of its neighbouring countries recorded positive cases of the disease, the latest being Burkina Faso.        
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.        

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UK government to step up coronavirus response

The British government is preparing to step up its response to the coronavirus outbreak. 

 

The UK is set to switch to tactics aimed at delaying its spread, rather than containing it.

 

It comes after the World Health Organization labelled the outbreak of the disease as a pandemic.

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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