Delhi neighbourhood cordoned off as a precaution to contain coronavirus

The number of patients that have tested positive for COVID-19 in india has exceeded 1,200, and the death toll has risen to 32.

Six people who attended a religious function at a mosque in New Delhi have died after testing positive for coronavirus.  

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.

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MEDICS FACING "LIFE-THREATENING" SHORTAGE OF EQUIPMENT IN UK

Medics in the UK are calling for more personal protective equipment to treat coronavirus patients amid claims that major hospitals are facing "life-threatening shortages." 

The number of people who have died from Covid-19 in the UK now stands at over 1000, with more than 22 thousand cases. 

Holly Hudson has more from London. 

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UK police warned against using overreaching coronavirus lockdown powers

Police officers in the UK have been told to take a more "consistent" approach when ensuring people comply with emergency measures aimed at curbing coronavirus.

 

It comes amid criticism of the way some forces have handled the new restrictions.

 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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Uganda Tightens Movement of People To Slow Down Spread of COVID-19

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Uganda has banned the use of private vehicles as well as put in place a dusk to dawn curfew as the country ramps up measures to bring down COVID-19 cases.

The country had earlier closed its borders, stopped international flights as well as all forms of social gatherings as the coronavirus cases hit over 30.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Russian bill could criminalise fake coronavirus news

A draft bill introduced in Russia would criminalise the spreading of deliberately false information about coronavirus. As the number of Russian cases exceeded 1,800, authorities have begun implementing stricter measures to combat the virus. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK POLICE URGED TO BE 'CONSISTENT' OVER DISTANCING ENFORCEMENT

British police officers are being urged to be 'consistent' and use 'common sense' when helping enforce the country's coronavirus lockdown.

Some police forces have faced criticism for being over-zealous, with examples of walkers being followed by drone, and shoppers questioned over the purchasing of Easter eggs.

Police have new powers to fine people who don't observe social distancing directions.

But the National Police Chiefs' Council is recommending a 'consistent' approach and a uniform 'style and tone' up and down the UK.

Former Met Police officer - Norman Brennan - says it's a difficult balance.

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AUSTRALIA: Melbourne bar slapped with huge fine for failing to close

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Police have showed businesses in Melbourne that they mean business, with a bar slapped with a massive fine for ignoring close down orders and defying new coronavirus restrictions.

Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Melbourne slapped with huge fine for failing to close

Police have shown a business in Melbourne that they mean business, with the bar slapped with a massive fine for ignoring close down orders and defying new coronavirus restrictions.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Coronavirus deaths in the US pass 3000 mark

The number of deaths related to the coronavirus in the US has passed the 3000 mark.

More than 225 million Americans across the country are under stay at home orders as state try to flatten the curve of the pandemic.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports from Washington D.C which has just issued a stay at home order to its residents.

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S. Korea to make examples of quarantine violators

The South Korean government says a number of people entering the country have been ignoring quarantine measures amid the Covid-19 outbreak. From Seoul, Bruce Harrison tells us the government is seeking to make an example out of these violators. 

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Ethiopia's National Carrier suspends international flights

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Ethiopia's National carrier , Ethiopian airlines has stopped flights to over 80 international destinations due to the impacts of coronavirus .

It has also cut down on its domestic destinations.

The airlines maintained  its operations  globally since COVID-19 was announced in December 2019.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa

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Hospital COVID-19 ship arrives in NYC

A floating hospital has arrived in Manhattan as New York continues to
fight the outbreak of Covid-19.

New York is the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. and
officials in the state warn the healthcare system is being
overburdened.

William Denselow has more from the pier where the naval ship has docked.

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US workers strike over coronavirus

Workers in the United States are striking, demanding better protection
and pay as they continue to work during coronavirus.

Staff at Amazon's warehouse in New York and all Instacart employees
nationwide are walking out.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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EU to scrutinise 'unlimited powers' granted to PM Viktor Orbàn in Hungary

Hungary's parliament has endorsed a bill giving Prime Minister Viktor Orban "unlimited powers" he says he needs to fight COVID-19.

Hungary, an EU member state, outlines an indefinite state of emergency and jail terms of up to five years for anyone spreading "fake news."

The bill will further inflame tensions with the European Union, which last year started proceedings against the country with concern about the rule of law. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Head of Trump's coronavirus task force says it may be too late to achieve "best case scenario" of 200k deaths

The head of President Trump's coronavirus task force now says 200,000 deaths from coronavirus in the United States is a "best case" estimate.

She says she's worried that Americans aren't doing enough to observe the President's now-extended social distancing guidelines.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Prince Charles out of coronavirus self-isolation

The Prince of Wales is out of self-isolation, following his diagnosis of coronavirus. 

Prince Charles, aged 71, spent seven days self-isolating. 

Benji Hyer has the latest from London. 

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Ghana lockdowns Accra and other parts of the country to curb spread of COVID-19

Ghana has locked down parts of the country, including the capital Accra to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The country has so far recorded 152 cases of the virus with 5people dead. The lockdown is to take two weeks while health officials step up testing of people for COVID-19.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra

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Number of Covid 19 patients crosses the 1000 mark in India, PM Modi apologises to the poor

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the public for forgiveness for the inconvenience caused by the lockdown, but said India needs to battle the spread of COVID-19.

The number of confirmed cases in India has exceeded 1,000 and the death toll has risen to 29.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Nigeria's President orders lockdown of 3 states including Federal Capital Territory

President Muhammadu Buhari has imposed a curfew restricting movements in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and two states in the southwest region, Lagos and Ogun. This he says is in efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza in Abuja, reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Government announces plan to protect jobs

The Australian Government has unveiled a $130-billion-dollar plan intended to protect about 6-million Australian jobs.
The Prime MinisterScott Morrison made the announcement as major businesses continue to close down under the stage three restrictions in the country over the coronavirus threat.
Arthur Stevens has more

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