Sunday, March 29, 2020

Zanzibar restricts entry to foreigners, returnees.


Tanzania's semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar has restricted foreign nationals and citizens returning home from entering the isles as it records a third case of coronavirus.


Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es salaam.



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Saturday, March 28, 2020

COVID -19 - Major Hotels in Tanzania Temporarily Close Down.


Major hotels in Tanzania are temporarily closing down after a drop in occupancy rates due to the coronavirus outbreak.


Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es salaam 


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Friday, March 27, 2020

Trump demands states are "appreciative" if they want federal coronavirus aid

President Trump says it America's 50 states want his help fighting coronavirus, then their Governors need to show that they are "appreciative" of his efforts.


The President was speaking shortly after the United States recorded more than 100 thousand cases of coronavirus….….cementing its position as the new global epicenter for Covid-19.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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TANZANIA’S PRESIDENT SAYS ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD DESPITE COVID-19

President Magufuli recently said gatherings in churches and mosques have not been banned yet despite a coronavirus outbreak because that's where "there is true healing." 


He has said the general elections planned for October, in which he is expected to seek re-election, will go on despite the coronavirus outbreak. 



Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.



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Italy records highest toll on record for the second time

Italy has reported 919 deaths from the coronavirus in a single day - the highest death toll on record anywhere in the world. 

It has now surpassed China with the number of confirmed cases, at nearly 86,500. 

France has extended its lockdown measures by two weeks until April 15th.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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U.S. overtakes China as country with most Covid-19 cases

The United States has overtaken China as the country with the highest
amount of confirmed Covid-19 cases.

According to the latest estimates there are over 85,500 cases in the
U.S. (please update figure accordingly)

President Donald Trump said the numbers were a tribute to the amount
tests being done.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports

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Navy Ship arrives in Los Angeles to help coronavirus strain

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A US Navy hospital ship has arrived at the Port of Los Angeles to help ease the burden on local hospitals overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.

The USNS Mercy is expected to accept patients who do not have COVID-19 in an attempt to free up beds for those who do.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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Trump and Xi Phone Call on Coronavirus Pandemic

US President Donald Trump has spoken with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping about the coronavirus pandemic.

They spoke over the phone signaling a possible improvement in relations between the two countries.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has this:

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NYC Mayor accuses Trump of ignoring coronavirus facts

The Mayor of New York says Donald Trump is not "looking at the facts'
about the coronavirus pandemic.

It comes after the President questioned claims that the state needed
30,000 ventilators.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK PM BORIS JOHNSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

UK prime minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

He's the first world leader to test positive for COVID-19.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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India's central bank cuts interest rate to ease burden during lockdown

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India's central bank cut the interest rate to 4.4% from 5.15%.
For India's businesses and residents alike,
Loans will now become cheaper.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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RETIRED LONDON POLICE OFFICERS ASKED TO RETURN

Retired police officers are being asked to return to work in London to boost numbers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Sunta Templeton reports from the British capital.

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Russia grounds flights amid rise in cases

Russia has suspended almost all flights in and out of the country from today [FRIDAY] as cases of coronavirus continue to rise. President Vladimir Putin warned the nation this week that it would not be able to insulate itself from the epidemic. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow. 


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Thursday, March 26, 2020

300 PLUS COMORIANS STRANDED IN DAR ES SALAAM AFTER FLIGHTS GOT CANCELLED

The Comoro ambassador to Tanzania says his government has decided to ban all foreign airlines from countries that have reported Covid-19 cases, including Tanzania.   


Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.



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UK PM announces record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine.

 

It makes the UK the largest contributor to the international coalition to find a vaccine. 

 

The total amount of UK aid spent fighting coronavirus now stands at about $660 million. 

 

With the details, Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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EU Commission President criticises 'only-for-me' attitude of some member states in COVID-19 response

The President of the European Commission has described the coronavirus pandemic as a "turning point" for the bloc.

In a speech delivered at an almost empty European Parliament, Ursula Von Der Leyen criticised member states who'd protected national interest at a time when cooperation was needed. 

She referenced countries who had stopped exporting medical equipment despite shortages in the worst-hit countries Italy and Spain. 

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4 million New Yorkers could get coronavirus

The mayor of New York is predicting that half the city's population
will get coronavirus.

A new treatment centre and a makeshift morgue are being built to prepare.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Unemployment claims in US grow at record levels

Unemployment numbers in the United States have shot up to record levels.


More than three million people filed jobless claims last week.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US jobless claims hit record 3.3 million

US unemployment data shows the impact of coronavirus on the American
economy, with a record 3.3 million workers claiming unemployment
benefits.

The closure of many workplaces has led to a dramatic increase in layoffs.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson to help tackle COVID crisis


The UK government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson to help deal with a growing number of coronavirus cases.

The firm, founded by British inventor Sir James Dyson, confirmed it had designed a new type of ventilator in response to a call on behalf of the country's national health service.

With the details, here's Benji Hyer, in London. 

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