Coronavirus

Tourism sector in Italy to lose ‘7 billion euros’

The coronavirus is expected to cost Italy's tourism sector 7.4 billion euros in losses in the upcoming trimester - March 1-May 31 - with an estimated loss of 31.625 million…

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Switzerland reports first coronavirus death, as Germany cases jump by 109

A 74-year-old woman in western Switzerland has died after contracting the new coronavirus, the country’s first death from the rapidly spreading disease outbreak, regional police said on Thursday. The woman…

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Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.…

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Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem closed after suspected coronavirus case

The church built on the Bethlehem site revered as the birthplace of Jesus is to temporarily close after a suspected outbreak of the coronavirus, a church official said Thursday. The…

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Bosnia confirms its first case of coronavirus, Three new cases in Scotland takes UK total to 90

Bosnia has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, television in the country’s Serb-dominated region reported on Thursday, quoting the health ministry. The case was confirmed in the Serb…

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Libya closes its border with Algeria over coronavirus concerns

Officials in Libya announced the closing of the border with Algeria in an effort to prevent the coronavirus form entering the country. The manager of Libya’s Deb-deb land border with…

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Heated debate on how coronavirus is transmitted

Public health officials attempting to contain the new coronavirus are trying to figure out how easily it spreads. One key question is whether people who are infected but show no…

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Baby diagnosed with coronavirus in Australia, California declares emergency after death

A baby in South Australia has been diagnosed with coronavirus after its mum first came down with the illness. SA Health announced the baby and another new case this afternoon,…

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Photo Story: Italy and France make up over Corona Pizza controversy

Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio (C); French Ambassador in Rome Christian Masset (R) and pizza maker Gino Sorbillo, in Sorbillo's restaurant, in Rome, Italy, 04 March 2020.…

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Two cases of coronavirus in EU institutions, Eurogroup to shield economies from coronavirus impact

On Wednesday, two cases of the virus were confirmed by authorities in Brussels, one at the European Defence Agency and another at the Council of the European Union. Eurozone finance ministers…

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Inter’s president donates €100,000 to Milan’s Sacco Hospital

The president of Inter Steven Zhang will donate € 100,000 to the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences "Luigi Sacco" in Milan, directed by prof. Massimo Galli. “Inter - the…

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Malta – Coronavirus update

The follow statement was issued by the Government of Malta. The World Health Organistation, continued to update the list of countries where local transmission of COVID-19 is occurring. The full…

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Coronavirus has mutated to a far more aggressive strain – Scientists

Coronavirus has mutated into two strains, one which appears to be far more aggressive, scientists have said, in a discovery which could hinder attempts to develop a vaccine. The older…

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No Time To Die release delayed due to Coronavirus

Not long after tickets went on sale, this year's new James Bond movie, No Time to Die, has been delayed. Due to concerns involving the coronavirus (COVID-19), the movie will…

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NASA confirms a fall in greenhouse gas emissions in China amid coronavirus outbreak

The decline in economic activity in China due to the coronavirus is now visible from space. Many experts had already observed a reduction in gas emissions in the country, but…

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China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients

China will use a Roche Holding AG arthritis drug to treat some coronavirus patients in severe conditions, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to build up treatment…

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Drug shortage fears as India limits exports

There are fears of global shortages of some common drugs after India limited the export of certain medicines due to the coronavirus. The world's biggest supplier of generic drugs has…

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Chinese Medical Association states coronavirus median incubation period 5-7 days, maximum 14

The median incubation period of the new coronavirus is five to seven days and the maximum 14 days, Du Bin, Chairman of the Critical Care Medical Branch of the Chinese…

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Italian government closing all schools, appeal to refrain from hugs and kisses

The Italian government is closing all of Italy's schools because of the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken after a Cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. All of…

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Swiss scientists claim coronavirus breakthrough, World Bank pledges $12bn coronavirus aid package

Researchers at the University of Bern have perfected a technique to produce synthetic clones of the new coronavirus strain much faster. The method should allow researchers to deactivate individual genes…

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Reports of first coronavirus case in EU offices in Brussels: official

THE European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), as the spread of the deadly disease continues to accelerate…

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Coronavirus crisis ebbs in China, Italy considers new quarantine zones

Deaths in Italy surged to 79, making it the deadliest reported outbreak outside China. Twenty-three members of Iran’s Parliament and the head of the country’s emergency services were reported infected.…

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Poland reports first coronavirus case

Poland has confirmed its first coronavirus infection, Poland’s Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski said on Wednesday. Szumowski said the sick man is in hospital in Zielona Gora, western Poland, and…

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Corona Responds to Claims That Coronavirus Is Hurting Beer Sales

Constellation Brands, which owns Corona beer, released a statement fighting the notion that recent events concerning the coronavirus outbreak has negatively affected the brand. In fact, the company claims sales…

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Coronavirus ‘scaremongering’ adverts in the UK for face masks banned

Two companies have been banned from using "scaremongering" adverts for face masks which made false claims about their ability to stop the coronavirus from spreading. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)…

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WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) on warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production…

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Juventus vs Milan Coppa Italia Semi-Final postponed amid spike in Coronavirus

The return leg of the Coppa Italia Semi-Final between Juventus and Milan was postponed. This was announced late Tuesday night. A statement from the local authorities in Turin explained why they…

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1st case of coronavirus in Argentina and Gibraltar, first death in Spain

Gibraltar on Tuesday registered its first coronavirus case, a man who had returned from a trip to northern Italy. The person who had accompanied the man does not have symptoms.…

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Diplomatique.Expert – International Affairs Journal Edition 24

Is too much information fuelling anxiety about Coronavirus? How will the future relations between the EU and Britain be? Is the far-right too close for comfort? What are the latest…

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Toilet paper makers reassures Australians and steps up production

Toilet paper manufacturers in Australia say the country will be spared from a shortage, even though panicking shoppers are buying extra supplies from big supermarket chains amid coronavirus outbreak fears.r…

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Swiss army on effective quarantine

Switzerland's army has been put under effective quarantine after a soldier tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, Euronews reports. It announced [in French] personnel would be banned from leaving military bases…

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Newborn tests positive for coronavirus in Italy as death toll reaches 79

A newborn baby girl from Lombardy has tested positive for the coronavirus but is not in a serious condition, Higher Health Institute (ISS) President Silvio Brusaferro said Tuesday. "She came…

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Police in Thailand discover used face masks ‘being re-packaged as new’

A Thai police raid on a recycling factory on Monday made the revolting discovery that used face masks were being repackaged in boxes to be sold as new. The operation in…

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France confirmed its fourth coronavirus death

France confirmed its fourth coronavirus death as case count reaches 204 and 120 schools close. On Tuesday, the government reported a total of 204 cases, up 13 from the previous day,…

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NHS declares national major incident over Coronavirus outbreak

NHS England has declared coronavirus a level four incident - the highest category.The NHS ordered all hospitals to review their numbers of intensive care beds and how they could be…

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IOC remains committed to Tokyo Olympic Games 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) today expressed its full commitment to the success of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, taking place from 24 July to 9 August 2020. The IOC…

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Number of coronavirus cases in U.K. now is 51

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the UK stood at 51 as off 9am local time. Britain’s health secretary, Matt Hancock told parliament that although the…

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Pope Francis tests negative for Coronavirus – Report

Il Messaggero reports that Pope Francis has tested negative for the deadly infection, after cancelling a Lent retreat for the first time in his papacy. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said…

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52 die of the Coronavirus in Italy

The Italian Civil Protection Chief and Coronavirus Emergency Commissioner Angelo Borrelli announced on Monday that 1,835 people have become ill with the virus in Italy, up by 258 with respect…

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EU raises risk assessment of Coronavirus outbreak

The EU raised its risk assessment of the Coronavirus outbreak, warning there is now a moderate to high risk of sustained transmission in member states and the UK in the…

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European Parliament cancels all events amidst Coronavirus outbreak fears

The European Parliament is to cancel more than 100 events because of the coronavirus outbreak but next week's plenary session “will unfold properly,” Parliament President David Sassoli said Monday. As…

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British government calls for volunteers to help NHS in event of major coronavirus outbreak

A campaign calling for volunteers to help the NHS in the event of a major coronavirus outbreak will be launched as part of a "battle plan" against the virus led by…

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Pfizer says it identified antiviral compounds that have the potential to inhibit Coronavirus

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer says it has identified certain antiviral compounds it had in development that have the potential to inhibit coronaviruses and is engaging with a third party to…

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France confirms 3rd Coronavirus death

France has this evening confirmed its third death from COVID-19 coronavirus. An 89-year-old woman died from the disease in a hospital in Compiègne, about 80 kilometres north-east of Paris. Compiègne…

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IATA reports serious declines in demand in airline business

IATA reported serious declines in demand due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Financial Times report that the coronavirus epidemic has forced British Airways and Ryanair to cancel hundreds of flights, as…

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Maltese health authorities issue updated list of countries where one should inform medical doctors if have symptoms related to COVID-19

The Maltese health authorities are following developments and monitoring the evolving global situation of COVID-19 closely, and surveillance and containment measures for the outbreak of COVID-19 are continuously being enhanced.…

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