Healthcare

Quarantine recommended for MEPs from 4 Italy regions

The European Parliament on Wednesday recommended a 14-day quarantine for MEPs returning from a stay in the last 14 days in the four Italian regions most affected by the coronavirus…

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France’s Macron Says Coronavirus ‘Epidemic Is on the Way’

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday after visiting a hospital in Paris that the COVID-19 outbreak will soon become an epidemic. "Crisis, an epidemic that is on the way,"…

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Israel to bar Italians from entering the country

The Israeli Interior Minister Aryeh Deri is set to sign an official document on Thursday, barring Italian travelers from entering Israel for fear of a coronavirus infection. Israelis who come…

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More coronavirus cases confirmed in the UK

A primary school and a GP surgery have closed as two people who returned from Italy and Tenerife have tested positive for coronavirus in England. The headteacher of Burbage Primary…

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Cruise ship allowed to dock in Mexico after coronavirus fears

A cruise ship that was turned away from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday received permission to dock in Mexico on Wednesday. The MSC Meraviglia from MSC Cruises, was…

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Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam’s holiest site over virus

Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a new viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, a move coming…

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Tourist cancellations reach 90% in Rome over coronavirus fears

Tourist cancellations have reached 90% in Rome for March due to the coronavirus emergency, sector bodies said Wednesday. Bookings are down 60% for next month, Assoturismo Confesercenti Roma e Lazio…

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Possible outright cancellation of Olympic Games

A large number of the year’s prestigious sporting events are at risk as the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, with the organisers of the Six Nations, the Cheltenham…

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World about to be gripped by coronavirus pandemic – Australian PM

There is every sign the world is about to be gripped by a pandemic of coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned on Thursday, as Australia kicked off emergency measures to…

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Denmark confirms first coronavirus case

Denmark has confirmed its first coronavirus infection in a man who returned from a ski holiday in northern Italy, the Danish health authority said on Thursday. The man was put…

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s school latest in UK to have pupils self-isolate because of coronavirus fears

Four pupils at a primary school which Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend are in self-isolation after a trip to northern Italy, it is understood. The four from Thomas's Battersea…

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Trump names VP Pence man in charge of coronavirus response

US President Trump has appointed his Vice-President Mike Pence to coordinate the government response to the coronavirus outbreak. Both men told a White House news conference that the risk…

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Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy, Romania has reported its first case of the virus

The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has jumped to 400, amid international efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak. Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Wednesday that…

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Shortage of wedding dresses in U.K. following Coronavirus outbreak in China

A shortage of wedding dresses in the UK could be one of the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, MPs have heard. Labour's Chris Bryant told the House of Commons how…

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Lufthansa braces itself for financial turbulence caused by Coronavirus

13 aircraft are currently not used within Lufthansa Group. The reason for this is the cancellation of flights to mainland China due to the coronavirus. But depending on how the…

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MSC Meraviglia denied entry access to Jamaica and Cayman Islands

The MSC Meraviglia from was blocked from entering the port in Ochos Rios, Jamaica on Tuesday, health officials said. The ship, carrying more than 4,500 passengers and over 1,600 crew…

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Brazil reports first coronavirus case in South America

Brazil announced its first case of coronavirus today, marking the first time the virus has been reported in South America.The coronavirus outbreak — which started in the city of Wuhan…

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My father is not a number, not just a name or surname – Adriano Trevisan’s daughter

"Adriano Trevisan is not a number, he is not the first Italian victim of the coronavirus, it is not a name and a surname in the newspaper. Adriano Trevisan is…

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Number of Coronavirus deaths in Italy reaches 12

Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Wednesday that the number of people with the coronavirus to have died in Italy has climbed to 12 while 374 have contracted the virus.…

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The WHO’s Q&A on symptoms, prevention and other issues connected coronaviruses (COVID-19)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a series of Questions and Answers for the general public on the outbreak of coronaviruses (COVID-19). Among other things, the WHO recommends Regularly…

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The on-line map that tracks the coronavirus in real time

The number of novel coronavirus cases is changing quickly. A real-time tracking map shows us just how quickly. The map from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering…

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Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths

As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up. Google, Facebook and other platforms are struggling to keep ahead of…

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Greece Confirms First Coronavirus Case

Greece has confirmed its first coronavirus case, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The patient was a 38-year-old Greek woman who had travelled from an area of northern Italy, said…

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Austria quarantines a dozen people after first coronavirus cases, Madrid confirms two

Austria has quarantined 12 people who were in close contact with a couple who were the country’s first coronavirus cases, one of whom works as a hotel receptionist, the local…

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Scottish government expecting coronavirus outbreak

The Scottish government announced last night it was stepping up its preparations for an outbreak, after the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, chaired a resilience meeting to discuss preparations. The health…

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Kuwait bans cruise ships from coronavirus-infected countries

Kuwait has barred foreign ships, except those carrying oil, from departing to or arriving from several countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to a notice seen by…

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France reports first citizen to die from coronavirus

France reports first citizen to die from coronavirus as three new cases confirmed. The number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus in France has risen to three and one person…

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Joint WHO and ECDC mission in Italy to support COVID-19 control and prevention efforts

A WHO-led team of experts from WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) arrived in Italy to support Italian authorities in understanding the situation. WHO experts…

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Mellitah Oil and Gas stops flights of expat workers into Libya because of coronavirus, no cases reported in Libya so far

Mellitah Oil and Gas, a National Oil Corporation and Eni joint venture, has stopped all flights bringing in foreign workers to its sites until further notice. The move is taken…

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WHO warns world ‘not ready’ for coronavirus pandemic

At the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Bruce Aylward, who headed an international expert mission to China, hailed the drastic quarantine and containment measures taken by the country. But…

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UK warns against traveling to Italian coronavirus towns

Britain advised its citizens to avoid traveling to almost a dozen towns in northern Italy and to self isolate if they had flu-like symptoms after the death toll there from…

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The US warns people to prepare for coronavirus to spread, says it’s not a question of if, but a question of when

It's not a question of if, but a question of when - that's the warning from America's top medical scientists regarding the possibility of a coronavirus pandemic. The United States…

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Coronavirus outbreak in Europe spreading from Italy, cases reported in Austria, Croatia, Switzerland and Algeria

Several European countries have announced their first coronavirus cases, with all appearing to be linked to the growing outbreak in Italy. Austria, Croatia and Switzerland said the cases involved people…

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COVID-19 anxiety hits Malta

A day after the government announcement that thermal cameras are being set up to screen inbound passengers, Malta has been gripped by coronavirus panic. The growing list of deaths linked…

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Italy says Coronavirus death toll has reached 10, with 322 people infected

This is the updated report on the coronavirus in Italy. In Italy, the number of confirmed victims of the Coronavirus has reached 10 confirmed . The last three victims are…

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Iran’s deputy health minister says he contracted the Coronavirus

Iran’s deputy health minister said he has contracted the coronavirus and placed himself in isolation, a day after appearing feverish at a press conference in which he downplayed its spread…

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Scotland to become first country to make sanitary products free to all women

Scotland on Tuesday was poised to become the first country in the world to make sanitary products free to all women. The country's devolved parliament is expected to pass its…

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Conte said that limitations on Italian’s movements by foreign states is unfair

Premier Giuseppe Conte said Tuesday that limitations on Italians' movements by foreign states would be "unacceptable" amid the coronavirus emergency. "It would be unfair for limitations on the part of foreign…

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Coronavirus Briefing Update

The coronavirus death toll climbed to seven in Italy on Monday and several Middle East countries were dealing with their first infections, sending markets into a tailspin over fears of…

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No Coronavirus COVID-19 cases yet in Malta – People asked to avoid nonessential travelling to Northern Italy and other hit regions

The outbreak of COVID-19 has now spread to various countries. At this point, there are no COVID-19 cases in Malta. In view of the current situation, the Health Authorities are…

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