Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Tanzania records its first COVID-19 Death

The Tanzanian government says it has registered its first death from coronavirus on Tuesday. It comes as five new COVID-19 cases were confirmed bringing the national total to 19.  


Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.



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Russian doctor tests positive after meeting Putin

The chief doctor of Moscow's main coronavirus hospital has tested positive for the virus, just a week after he shook hands with President Vladimir Putin. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.


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NYC Central Park field hospital to start treating coronavirus patients

A field hospital set up in New York's Central Park will begin treating
coronavirus patients today.

It's hoped it will relieve pressure on the city's medical centers.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Death of a 12-year-old girl in Belgium from COVID-19

A 12-year-old girl is thought to be the youngest person to die in Europe after contracting the coronavirus. 

She died after being treated in a hospital in Belgium for COVID-19.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels:

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BRTISH AIRWAYS SUSPENDS ALL FLIGHTS FROM GATWICK AIRPORT, LONDON

British Airways has suspended all flights to and from Gatwick airport, near London.

The UK's national carrier says "the considerable restrictions and challenging market" meant a temporary suspension was required.

It comes a day after low-cost airline, Easyjet, suspended all its aircraft for two months.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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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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Monday, March 30, 2020

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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