13

Mar

Doctor shares the last moments of coronavirus patients

A doctor has described the last moments of coronavirus patients, saying they remain lucid until the end and ask to talk to their loved ones by phone as they realise…

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13

Mar

250 deaths registered in 24 hours in Italy

The total number of deaths in Italy due to the Coronavirus outbreak has reached 1,266. A record 250 deaths were confirmed in the last 24 hours. There are 14,955 coronavirus…

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13

Mar

Denmark shuts its borders for a month

Denmark announced on Friday it would shut its borders to most foreign visitors for a month from Saturday, in a move unprecedented in peacetime as part of efforts to halt…

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13

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814 infected in Netherlands, deaths now are 10

The number of deaths in people with the coronavirus in the Netherlands has doubled to 10. The number of infections rose to 804 from 614 a day earlier, the Dutch National…

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13

Mar

Europe is the new epicentre of COVID19 pandemic – WHO

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said Friday that Europe "has now become the epicenter of the #COVID19 pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the…

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13

Mar

Deutsche Bahn stops service to Italy

Germany's state rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said Friday it will stop running direct service to Italy. The line running from Frankfurt, through southwestern Germany and Switzerland to Milan will be…

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13

Mar

Chamber of Advocates Directive on Coronavirus (Covid–19)

After a series of meetings and attempts by the Chamber of Advocates with the authorities to immediately take the necessary preventive measures in our Courts to control and limit the…

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13

Mar

EU approves Danish compensation scheme for cancellations of large public events

The European Commission has found a DKK 91 million (€12 million) Danish aid scheme to compensate organisers for the damage suffered due to the cancellation of large events with more…

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13

Mar

Czech Republic to lockdown country’s borders as of Monday

The Czech government will be banning foreigners entering the country and Czechs travelling abroad as of Monday, in an attempt to curb the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said…

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13

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EU warns high risk European healthcare systems will be overwhelmed

The risk is high that European healthcare systems will be overwhelmed by the new coronavirus outbreak, the EU's health agency warns. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…

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13

Mar

Spain declares state of emergency

The Spanish government announced on Friday that it was implementing a state of emergency for 15 days in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.…

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13

Mar

Disney closes all its theme parks

Disney announced it is temporarily closing all its theme parks as a precaution against the coronavirus. It is closing its California theme parks from Saturday until the end of the…

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13

Mar

Turkey confirms 2nd coronavirus case

  Turkey’s health minister announced on Friday another case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), only the second case seen in the country. “He is from the immediate circle of our first…

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13

Mar

China reaches out to Italy, Aid, doctors arrive from China

An aid and a team of nine doctors have been sent from China to help Italy amid the coronavirus emergency. A China Eastern flight landed in Rome from Shanghai in…

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13

Mar

WHO: Don’t expect travel bans to beat coronavirus, dispels myth about hot weather beating virus

Countries may gain time in the short-term as they limit travel to fight the new coronavirus pandemic, but the World Health Organization thinks overall that “it doesn't help to restrict…

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13

Mar

Photo Story: No holds barred

An Indonesian official wearing a protective suit sprays disinfectant at Jatim Theme Park in Malang, East Java Indonesia, 13 March 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak…

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13

Mar

Romanian government in quarantine after coronavirus contact

Romania’s interim government is self-isolating for 14 days after a senator tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Vergil Chitac was in parliament in recent days while right-wing parties were trying…

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13

Mar

Indonesia to ban face mask exports to ensure domestic supply

Indonesia will temporarily ban the export of face masks to safeguard domestic supply amid the coronavirus outbreak, Trade Minister Agus Suparmanto said on Friday. “We will issue a temporary export…

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13

Mar

eCabs Steps Up Vehicle Sanitisation, Urges Less Handling of Cash

eCabs has this week announced the introduction of a series of measures to ensure the company operates safely and responsibly towards its employees and its clients. A series of significant…

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13

Mar

Photo Story:  Cruise ships barred from docking at Spanish ports

The cruise ship 'Marela Explorer' docks at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, 13 March 2020. Starting on 14 March, the Spanish government has forbidden cruise ships coming…

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13

Mar

34 cases of coronavirus in Russia

As the new coronavirus that has killed more than 4,000 people continues to spread around the world, Russia has stepped up measures to tackle the pandemic, including closing most entry…

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13

Mar

WHO urges countries to fight ‘controllable’ pandemic

With the COVID-19 outbreak now a pandemic, countries should not let up on efforts to fight its spread, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said in Geneva on Thursday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking during his regular update on the new coronavirus…

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13

Mar

Juventus dismiss claims Paulo Dybala tested positive for coronavirus

Juventus have dismissed claims that Argentine forward Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus, as the whole squad at the Italian giants remains in self-isolation after defender Daniele Rugani contracted…

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13

Mar

Premier League, Champions League and Europa League suspended

The Premier League has confirmed that the league will be suspended until the beginning of April due to the coronavirus outbreak. SI reports that after a meeting took place on…

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13

Mar

Bulgaria declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The Bulgarian parliament voted unanimously on Friday to declare a state of emergency until April 13 to contain the spread of coronavirus after the number of confirmed cases in the…

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13

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New Roche coronavirus test wins emergency U.S. approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency authorization for a faster coronavirus test made by Swiss diagnostics maker Roche, a move aimed at boosting screening capacity to help…

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13

Mar

“If a doctor and a nurse can work for 24 hours non-stop, we can do the sacrifice and stay at home” – Di Maio

As coronavirus claims more lives in Italy Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio says he hopes his country will be the first in Europe to get over the emergency. Di Maio…

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13

Mar

Photo Story: Hands-free cashier in China to fight coronavirus

A woman pays for goods she bought using a hands-free cashier that were introduced after the outbreak of the coronavirus in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. China is using innovative technological…

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13

Mar

Photo Story: It’s not only about the money

Amid the flurry to buy protective masks because of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting a a gross shortage worldwide, Gino Varriale, owner of a bakery, produces and gives free protective masks…

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13

Mar

Coronavirus has cost global stock markets $16 trillion in less than a month

Stock markets have seen volatile trading as investors weigh the effect of the coronavirus against measures aimed at easing its economic impact. Share markets across the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan,…

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13

Mar

Kenya confirms first COVID-19 case

Kenyan health officials have confirmed the country's first COVID-19 case. Kenya reported its first COVID-19 case on Friday.  Minister of Health Mutahi Kagwe said a woman was diagnosed on March 12 after traveling…

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13

Mar

Australia limits public gatherings to contain coronavirus

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday urged people not gather in groups of more than 500 as health officials warned millions of residents will contract coronavirus within months. Australia…

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13

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China’s coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan sees second day of encouraging developments

China’s Wuhan city, ground zero of the new coronavirus outbreak, reported five new cases on Friday, the second day in a row the tally has been less than 10, while…

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13

Mar

Norwegian Air to temporarily lay off half of employees due to COVID-19

  Norwegian Air will cut 4,000 flights and temporarily lay off half of its employees as it struggles to deal with the effects of coronavirus on the travel industry. The…

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Coronavirus ‘could cost millions of tourism jobs’

The global coronavirus outbreak means millions of travel and tourism jobs are at risk, says a leading industry body. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) says up to 50…

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13

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South Korea reports more recoveries than coronavirus cases for the first time

South Korea reported more recoveries from the coronavirus than new infections on Friday for the first time since its outbreak emerged in January, as a downward trend in daily cases…

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13

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Belgium cancels school classes, closes bars to halt the spread of the coronavirus

  Belgium has taken further steps in working to halt the spread of the new coronavirus in the country, with the announcement that it will stop lessons in schools, seriously…

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13

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Players at Arsenal and Chelsea self-isolate after two cases of coronavirus identified

Top players at Chelsea and Arsenal are self-isolating after two cases of coronavirus were confirmed at the clubs. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi have contracted…

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13

Mar

Covid-19 Malta Bulletin – Friday 13th March 2020

UPDATED 10.03pm Non-essential travel between Malta and Gozo should be avoided and all passengers will be screened at the Mgarr and Cirkewwa terminals, Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri said on Friday.…

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13

Mar

Over a thousand dead in Italy but 213 healed in one day, 115 cases in Sicily

The coronavirus outbreak in Italy set a record in Italy: with 189 deaths in the in the last 24 hours, Italy has exceeded a thousand victims. Now there are 1,016…

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13

Mar

Canadian PM wife tests positive for coronavirus

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Prime Minister's Office said late Thursday, saying she will remain in isolation. "She is feeling well, is…

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13

Mar

GO Proactive With Precautionary Measures Amidst Covid-19 Outbreak

  In view of the recent developments regarding the Covid-19 virus outbreak over the past three weeks, GO plc has been proactive in implementing precautionary measures in the interest of…

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13

Mar

Formula One opening race in Australia cancelled

Formula One confirmed it will cancel this year’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix event in Melbourne, adding to the ranks of major global sports disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. The decision…

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12

Mar

No Comment – Che Dio sia con voi…

From Brazil - Via Cosmo De La Fuente Facebook The number of people who contracted the coronavirus in Italy has now topped 1,000, at 1,016, 189 more than Wednesday, Emergency…

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12

Mar

Universities, schools and crèches closed in France – 70 year olds to stay home

In a televised address, French President Emanuel Macron ordered that schools, creches  and universities across France will be closed from Monday and asked people over 70 years old to stay…

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12

Mar

Coronavirus claims the life of 1,016 persons in Italy

The number of people who contracted the coronavirus in Italy has now topped 1,000, at 1,016, 189 more than Wednesday, Emergency Commissioner and Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Thursday.…

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12

Mar

10,000 people in UK might have coronavirus – Johnson

Up to 10,000 people in the UK have coronavirus, officials say, as they announced a shift to the ‘delay’ phase marking a tougher response to the outbreak. "This is the…

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12

Mar

Cristiano Ronaldo in quarantine in Madeira

Cristiano Ronaldo is in quarantine on his native Madeira after Juventus teammate Daniele Rugani tested positive for coronavirus. The Portuguese forward, 35, flew home to visit his mother after Juventus’…

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12

Mar

WHO coronavirus map shows how pandemic has spread across the world

The World Health Organisation has declared the global coronavirus crisis a pandemic but also said it is not too late for countries to act. This map by the WHO, which…

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12

Mar

Italian nurse shares the startling reality of fighting the pandemic

Along with doctors and other medical staff, nurses have been on the frontline of Italy's fight against coronavirus - sharing stories of exhaustion and heroism in the face of a…

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12

Mar

UK confirmed Coronavirus cases reported to be 590

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK has increased to 590, officials have announced. Department of Health figures also showed another two people had died after contracting the…

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12

Mar

Czech Republic introduces controls on German, Austrian borders

The Czech Republic is introducing controls on its borders with Germany and Austria and banning crossings away from official frontier border posts to help fight the spread of the coronavirus,…

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12

Mar

Coronavirus impact on Middle East grows

Coronavirus infections climbed in Middle Eastern countries on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing the total in the region past 10,000 cases, as countries took new measures to curb the spread of…

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12

Mar

Greta Thunberg calls for digital strikes amid coronavirus fears

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said that campaigners must avoid mass rallies amid the escalation of coronavirus cases around the world. Instead, "digital strikes" would be the way forward during the crisis,…

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12

Mar

Champions League and Europa League to be suspended by UEFA over coronavirus fears

The Champions League and Europa League will both be postponed by UEFA today, according to Spanish publication Marca. The suspension will be a result of coronavirus fears, which have escalated…

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12

Mar

All Schools and Child Care Centres in Malta shutdown

Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that all schools and childcare centres will close down for a week. This Prime Minister explained that Government sought to balance the educational and…

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12

Mar

China coronavirus adviser expects global pandemic to be over by June

The global coronavirus pandemic is likely to be over by June, Zhong Nanshan, the Chinese government’s senior medical adviser, said on Thursday. A lot of imported cases into China are…

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