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by David Albright with Issam Ahmed in Washington Agence France Presse SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don’t panic — but do think about high-risk individuals and stay home if you feel ill. Elizabeth Schneider lives in Seattle, the biggest city of Washington state, which has the most deaths in the United States from the disease […]
https://youtu.be/cvGT9ssGKAI by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump suspended travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days on Wednesday in an “aggressive” effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The ban will go into effect from midnight Friday but will not include travelers from Britain, which recently left the European Union, the president said. Americans were also told to reconsider foreign […]
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Qatar jumped by 238 to 262 on Wednesday, the health ministry said, warning that they were likely a result of community transmission. Qatar, which now has the most cases in the Gulf, has not reported any fatalities but has closed universities and schools, canceled many public events including the MotoGP and banned travelers from 14 countries entering the country. “The Ministry of Public […]
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — High-profile fixtures of Shanghai’s skyline began to re-open Thursday on a limited basis in a sign of confidence that the coronavirus was being tamed in the Chinese financial center. The 632-meter (2,073-foot) Shanghai Tower — the world’s second-tallest building — and the futuristic Oriental Pearl Tower Radio and Television Tower were among skyscrapers to announce viewing platforms and other public areas had opened again, subject to various restrictions. The Shanghai Museum […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and avert the country’s first recession in 29 years. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the nearly Aus$18 billion package — equivalent to just under one percent of GDP — which will primarily be targeted at businesses. “This plan is about keeping Australians in jobs. This plan is about keeping a business […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea reported fewer than 120 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, but authorities warned that a new cluster in Seoul could see the infection spread in the capital. Around 100 people linked to a call center in the city have tested positive for the virus in recent days. “This could lead to a ‘super spread’ in the metropolitan area, where half of the entire population are concentrated,” Prime Minister Chung […]
by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days in a “tough” new effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has sparked a run on the stock market and is rapidly multiplying. The ban will not include travelers from the United Kingdom, which recently left the European Union, Trump said. In a primetime address from the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for the new coronavirus, the league said Wednesday. The test result was reported shortly before Utah’s game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City was to begin, and that game was abruptly postponed. The league said the affected player was not in the arena. “The NBA is suspending gameplay following the conclusion of tonight’s […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced measures meant to shore up the economy reeling from the coronavirus outbreak, while simultaneously downplaying the situation. He also announced a travel ban for Europe for 30 days, which he indicated would include halting trade. While he touted the strong US economy, Trump urged Congress “to provide Americans with immediate payroll tax relief” to help counteract the impact of the epidemic that has […]
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas until April 15 and said it would quarantine travelers arriving from seven virus-hit countries as it attempts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. The move comes as the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic, and as countries worldwide scramble to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. India’s visa suspension begins March 13 at 1200 GMT at the port […]
by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy on Wednesday shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to halt the spread of a coronavirus that has killed 827 in the country in just over two weeks. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the latest wave of restrictions in a dramatic appeal to the nation that came with the country of 60 million battling its biggest crisis in generations. “Thank you […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Congress on Wednesday gave its final approval to a resolution to restrain President Donald Trump from attacking Iran after months of soaring tensions. The House of Representatives voted 227-186 to join the Senate in support of the resolution, which bars any military action against Iran without an explicit vote from Congress. But the resolution is virtually certain to be vetoed by Trump and the coalition of most Democrats […]
