Healthcare

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EU responds to U.S. travel ban

The European Union on Thursday lashed out at President Donald Trump’s “unilateral” decision to restrict travel from Europe to the United States over the coronavirus, saying that the illness doesn’t…

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Ireland to close Schools, colleges, childcare facilities over Covid-19

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the country's schools, colleges and childcare facilities are to close in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From 6pm today, schools, colleges and childcare…

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Spanish government considering locking down Madrid

The president of the Madrid region Isabel Diaz Ayuso said that the Spanish government was considering locking down Madrid as a measure to stem the coronavirus spread in the country.…

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First death from coronavirus in Poland

A 57-year-old woman infected with coronavirus was reported dead on Thursday. The news was reported by the deputy mayor of the western city of Poznań on Thursday noon. The…

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Austria reports first coronavirus death

A 69-year-old man has died in Vienna after contracting the new coronavirus, Austria’s first death in the rapidly spreading epidemic, city authorities said on Thursday. Austria has confirmed 302 cases…

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Von der Leyen postpones trip to Greece over coronavirus

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen postponed a trip to Greece in order to focus on combating the spread of coronavirus. Von der Leyen had been due to…

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Greece reports first coronavirus death

Greece reported its first fatality from a coronavirus infection on Thursday, a 66 year old man who had returned from a religious pilgrimage to Israel and Egypt at the end…

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Covid-19 Malta Bulletin – 12th March 2020

Malta’s coronavirus tally has gone up to nine with two persons in their twenties added to the list. This was confirmed during a press conference this morning addressed by Health…

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Stock markets free-falling as outbreak restrictions grow globally

Stock markets are on course for another day of heavy losses as concerns mount the coronavirus crisis will lock down global economic activity for an extended time. US futures tumbled…

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Lebanon to ban flights from 11 coronavirus-hit countries

Lebanon will ban all travel to and from 11 countries that have witnessed significant outbreaks of the coronavirus, including an immediate ban on Italy, Iran, China and South Korea. Authorities…

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Venice to shut down garbage collection centres due to coronavirus

A sanitation employee disinfects the historical Marciana area of Venice, Italy, 12 March 2020. Venice's waste management provider Veritas is set to close down all waste collection centers from…

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China says coronavirus peak has passed

China’s coronavirus epidemic has passed its peak, its top health commission said on Thursday, as it logged just eight new infections in Hubei province, the first time the epicenter…

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Spain warns elderly to keep away from grandchildren as coronavirus cases soar

Madrid authorities have advised the elderly to avoid contact with children as the country fights the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Fernando Simón, director of the Center for Health Coordination…

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Slovenia to close all schools from Monday due to coronavirus

Slovenia plans to close all schools from Monday in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Marjan Sarec said on Thursday. “This decree is necessary...in this situation,”…

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United Nations issues five things one should know now, about the COVID-19 pandemic

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status of the COVID-19 outbreak from epidemic to pandemic. Here are five important pieces of information issued by the United Nations…

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NHS set to mobilise student nurses to help tackle coronavirus

Student nurses are set to be mobilised to join the registered workforce early in order to support the NHS front line response to coronavirus, the head of the NHS in…

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