Coronavirus

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases exceeds 3,000 in Austria

The amount of people in Austria with confirmed cases of coronavirus crossed the 3,000 mark on Sunday, the Ministry of Health has announced. Compared with figures from Saturday, this is…

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Australia starts lockdown measures

Australia started shutting down pubs, clubs, gyms and houses of worship on Monday after a jump in coronavirus cases and after thousands disregarded social distancing advice and crowded beaches,…

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Egypt’s coronavirus cases rise to over 300

Egypt has recorded 33 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said on Sunday, raising its total number to 327. The ministry confirmed four new deaths from the flu-like disease, bringing…

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Swedish PM tells Swedes to take responsibility for those around you

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in a rare live television address to the nation on Sunday evening called on all Swedes to play their part in stopping the spread of…

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Global economy will suffer for ‘years to come’ says OECD

The world will take years to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned. Angel Gurría, OECD secretary general, said the economic shock was…

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Montenegro reports its first death from coronavirus

A 65-year old man from the Montenegrin town of Herceg Novi who died in hospital in the capital Podgorica on Sunday is the Adriatic country's first victim of the coronavirus,…

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Turkish Airlines says 85% of its passenger planes idle

Turkish Airlines’ board chairman said on Sunday that 85% of the carrier’s passenger planes were not being used at the moment, after Turkey banned flights from more than 60…

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Syria confirms first coronavirus case

War-ravaged Syria on Sunday confirmed its first case of the coronavirus after weeks of rejecting opposition allegations that the disease had already reached a country with a wrecked health…

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Hong Kong bans all foreigners from entering

Hong Kong is to ban all visitors coming to the city. The city's leader Carrie Lam said in a news conference that all foreigners would be banned for the next…

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Greece imposes lockdown

Greece announced a lockdown on Sunday, restricting movement from Monday morning with only a few exceptions, to combat the spread of coronavirus. “It is maybe the last step, one that…

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Doctor among latest French victims as lockdown penalties toughened

French lawmakers approved tougher penalties for defying a nationwide confinement order as the coronavirus death toll rose on Sunday, with a first member of the country’s medical profession among the…

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‘We are at war’ says Spain of its coronavirus efforts

The Spanish government sought to extend until April 11 a state of emergency that it has imposed to try to control Europe’s second-worst outbreak of coronavirus while some regions on…

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Harvey Weinstein ‘tests positive for coronavirus in prison’

Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who is serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the head of the state corrections officers…

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Fatalities in the UK rise by 48 to 281

An 18-year-old is understood to have become the youngest person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus. The number of people who have died after contracting the…

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Germany bans meetings of more than two

Germany has expanded curbs on social interactions to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak, banning public gatherings of more than two people. In a televised address, Chancellor Angela Merkel said…

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Italy bans internal travel

Italy banned travel within the country on Sunday in yet another attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, as data showed a further 651 people had died from the…

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New York State accounts for 5% of global cases

Confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State have risen by nearly a third in one day to more than 15,700, as authorities warn of widespread medical supply shortages. He urged…

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LiveUpdate: Covid19 Malta Bulletin – Monday 23rd March 2020

Update 2135 In a statement this evening, the Chamber of Commerce said that it was analysing the results of a survey conducted over the weekend with its members on the…

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Trump activates National Guard in three states

President Trump announced Sunday that the federal government has activated the National Guard to assist New York, California and Washington, three of the states hit hardest by the novel coronavirus.…

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China continues to see a drop in new cases

Mainland China saw a drop in its daily tally of new coronavirus cases, reversing four straight days of gains, as the capital Beijing ramped up measures to contain the…

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Canada withdraws from Tokyo Olympics, Australia set to follow

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) say they will not send athletes to compete in Tokyo if the Games — set to begin July 24 — go ahead…

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Safe queuing at banks in Libya

People maintain a safe distance while standing in queues to withdraw their salaries from Jumhouria Bank in Misrata to prevent Covid-19 spreading. Via Libya Observer

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Supermarket workers – The other frontline workers

European supermarket workers, have found themselves adjusting from a more functional role to a strategic one necessary for national survival as governments try to contain a disease that has infected…

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Italy’s daily 24-hour death toll decreases for first time

The Emergency Commissioner and Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Sunday that 5,476 people have died with the coronavirus in Italy, up 651 on Saturday. That was down from Saturday's record daily…

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Photo Story: Italy continues to enforce stay-at-home orders

Police and soldiers are being deployed across the country to ensure that citizens comply with the stay-at-home orders amid the national lockdown implemented in a bid to slow down the…

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Jesus Christ Superstar lead actor sends a heartwarming message to Italians

Ted Neeley, the actor who played the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), a role for which he was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and has reprised numerous times,…

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Angela Merkel in quarantine

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in quarantine, according to her spokesman Steffen Seibert. The decision came after new drastic, Germany-wide measures on limiting contact among the population were announced. According…

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Amazon to cease shipping non-essential items to France and Italy

Amazon.com will stop shipping non-essential products to consumers in Italy and France, the company said on Saturday, representing an escalation in the e-commerce giant's response in regions hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak.…

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Photo Story: Coronavirus precautions in Cairo

The member of a medical team sprays disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus Covid19 outbreak at a church in Cairo, Egypt, 21 March 2020. Countries around the world are…

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British police apprehend toilet paper thieves

British police have discovered a haul of stolen toilet paper and hand wash products while stopping a stolen vehicle. Three men were arrested late on Friday for burglary offences relating…

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‘This won’t be over in 12 weeks’ – UK cabinet minister

UK Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick is asked about the PM Boris Johnson's comment earlier this week that the country can "turn the tide" on the virus within 12 weeks.…

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Chamber of SMEs welcomes measures but demands support

The Malta Chamber of SMEs said that it agrees with public health measures announced by the government on Sunday. Health Minister Chris Fearne said that a mandatory closure of all…

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Rough sleepers in London given hotel rooms

Hotel beds have been offered to rough sleepers in London to help protect them against coronavirus. About 300 rooms were made available this weekend to vulnerable people already known to…

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FCA, Ferrari staff to help make respirators

Specialized staff from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ferrari and Magneti Marelli will help Bologna firm SIARE with a large contract to supply pulmonary respirators for the intensive care of coronavirus patients,…

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Two convents in Rome in isolation after coronavirus outbreak

Two convents were isolated Friday, one in Rome and one at Grottaferrata in the Castelli Romani after a total of 59 nuns tested positive for the coronavirus. The first institute…

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European standards for medical supplies made freely available to increase production

In the context of the Coronavirus crisis, the European Commission is working with industry and Member States to maximise the availability of masks, gloves, gowns and other medical supplies. Efforts…

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge issue message during coronavirus outbreak

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have said they are thinking of the public during the coronavirus outbreak. Prince William and Kate posted a short message celebrating Mothering Sunday on…

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WHO warns lockdowns not enough

Countries can’t simply lock down their societies to defeat coronavirus, the World Health Organization’s top emergency expert said on Sunday, adding that public health measures are needed to avoid a…

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Pope appeals for people to follow directives, calls for world prayer

Pope Francis appealed to people to heed what the authorities ask in times of coronavirus. "May the things the government ask you to do for the good of us all…

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Covid19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 22nd March 2020

Update 2310 This is the list of shops/services that should remain closed 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝐚𝐦, the closure of all shops whereby their principal business…

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ETUC appeals for extraordinary macroeconomic measures

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), with the support of economists and personalities, has issued an appeal on the need of extraordinary macroeconomic measures to tackle the COVID-19 emergency. The…

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Risk of epidemic returning is high says Italian expert

There is a high risk of the coronavirus epidemic returning after it has run its course first, an expert told ANSA. "The risk of a return of the COVID-19 epidemic,…

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945 Israelis test positive for coronavirus

Some 945 Israelis have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, on Sunday morning, as numbers continue to increase. The Ministry of Health reported that the majority of cases - 863…

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First coronavirus cases confirmed in the Gaza Strip

The first two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the densely-populated Gaza Strip, Palestinian health officials said on Sunday. Two Palestinians who had travelled from Pakistan and entered Gaza…

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Albanian Army prepared to use force to enforce curfew

Albania's Government has deployed its Army to enforce a strict 40-hour curfew. The curfew is hoped to slow the spread of coronavirus and follows people flouting previous measures. go out…

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USA Centre for Disease Control’s online “Coronavirus Self-checker”

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a "Coronavirus Self-checker" for people concerned they may have symptoms of the disease as it sweeps through the USA.…

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Coronavirus cases top 300,000 as countries warn citizens to stay home

The number of people who have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, or COVID-19, has topped 300,000 as the pandemic continues to spread around the world, with the situation in…

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Boris Johnson warn that Britain’s NHS could be overwhelmed by coronavirus like Italy

Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) could be “overwhelmed” by the coronavirus like the Italian health system in just two weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned in the face of…

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Premier League considers plan to resume games from 01 June

According to reports on 22 March 2020, English Premier League considers plan to resume games from 01 June, which would allow them to finish the season within the space of…

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Malta’s Super Woman – Malta Independent

Daily briefings, composure, factual and confidence. These are some of the attributes that one can give to Professor Charmaine Gauci, who is facing the country, on a daily basis…

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Australia adds A$66.4 billion in stimulus to protect the economy

Australia’s government will spend additional A$66.4 billion ($38.50 billion) as part of a second stimulus package to shelter the economy from the financial impact of the coronavirus, Prime Minister…

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Russian army to help Italy in war against coronavirus

The Russian military will start sending medical help to Italy from Sunday in order to help it battle the new coronavirus after receiving an order from President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s…

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Number of coronavirus cases in Africa exceeds 1,000

Africa’s cases of the coronavirus rose above 1,000 on Saturday while two heads of state appeared to defy their own travel restrictions to attend another president’s inauguration. Angola announced its…

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U.S. VP Pence tests negative for coronavirus after aide tested positive

US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen have tested negative for the coronavirus as three American states with a combined population of 70 million moved to restrict residents…

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Cuban doctors head to Italy battle coronavirus

Communist-run Cuba said it dispatched a brigade of doctors and nurses to Italy for the first time this weekend to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus at…

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Layoffs In ELT Sector Confirm Maltese Government Measures Not Enough To Secure Employment

FELTOM, the Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations in Malta is in total agreement with the position taken by MHRA and the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry which…

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Spain warns the ‘worst is yet to come’

The Spanish government said on Saturday it would do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic and warned that “the worst is yet to come” after the national toll…

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