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LATEST NEWS****CORONAVIRUS NEWS TICKER****
publication date: Mar 16, 2020
LATEST NEWS****CORONAVIRUS NEWS TICKER****
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Morocco to restrict movement to slow down coronavirus -government Reuters Breaking | PM announces curfew, business closures with some exceptions The Nassau Guardian How to Grocery Shop Safely During the Coronavirus Outbreak Good Housekeeping (US) Navy postpones promotions for 160,000 sailors until further notice amid coronavirus concerns Navy Times Cuba receives the British cruise ship with confirmed COVID-19 cases CGTN Devastating report reveals how federal officials held a pandemic flu wargame in 2019 Daily Mail Louisiana governor warns state could exceed capacity to treat patients within one week The Hill Pacific: Governments respond to COVID-19 spread ABC Online - Radio Australia Five more confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region UNIAN Chhattisgarh orders shutdown after first coronavirus case Indian Express Slovakia receives medical supplies from China (news digest) The Slovak Spectator Spain orders all hotels to close in attempt to stave off coronavirus spread France 24 Iran sanctions put us all at risk during coronavirus The New Arab Newsom: More than half of California could contract coronavirus with no mitigation Politico Jordan announces lockdown in effort to contain coronavirus Al-Monitor Ohio Guard to distribute food; unemployment claims top 100K Associated Press Arctic tourism businesses fear they won’t survive coronavirus crisis Arctic Today Chad confirms first case of COVID-19 CGTN Tobago supermarket chain closes Trinidad & Tobago Guardian Online ISTANBUL BLOG: There may be no stopping the coronavirus from snowballing in Turkey bne IntelliNews Russia facilitates foreign stay amid coronavirus fears Anadolu Agency Russia Prepares for a Surge in Coronavirus Cases The Moscow Times Ethiopian PM urges tolerance as anti-foreigner sentiment rises over virus France 24 President Rouhani Urges People to Stay Home during Nowruz Holidays Iran Front Page No Soap, No Water: Billions Lack Basic Protection Against Coronavirus News18.com 5-Year-Old In Maryland Has Coronavirus; Governor Announces 1st Death In State New England Public Radio Navy veteran Michael White released from Iranian prison amid coronavirus outbreak Washington Examiner Malta copying Asian countries in effort to stem tide of COVID-19 The Times of Malta Jerusalem’s Palestinians are Fighting Coronavirus – and Much More – on Their Own The Media Line Millions of Brazilians demand resignation of Bolsonaro over coronavirus Morning Star Maduro and Foes Work Together to Avert Venezuelan Virus Disaster BNN Bloomberg Queen Elizabeth Takes a Reassuring Tone in Her Statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic Vogue Bavarian town is first in Germany to impose full lockdown Medical Xpress Kazakhstan locks down two biggest cities due to virus Medical XpressHispanic Catholics asked to skip healing sites amid outbreak National Catholic Reporter P.E.I.’s second COVID-19 case highlights importance of self-isolation: health official Global News Christ the Redeemer statue lit up for coronavirus victims CBS News Italy / Southern Italy braces for 'tsunami' of coronavirus cases The Guardian India's PM Modi orders one-day nationwide curfew to combat virus Al Jazeera Egypt reports 46 new coronavirus cases, one new death: total cases at 256 Ahram Online Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus The Nation, NigeriaHalf Uruguay's coronavirus cases traced to a single guest at a society party The Guardian GRIFTER ALERT: Trump: State and Local Governments, Not Him, Have to Solve Coronavirus Shortages New York Magazine Trump’s Deportation Machine Is Still Churning Despite Coronavirus Outbreak Truthout GRIFTER ALERT: Trump returns to blaming Beijing for the pandemic, accusing it of a cover-up South China Morning Pos Italy's coronavirus death toll surpasses that of China CBC.ca NJ Turnpike Authority proposes 36% toll hike amid coronavirus crisis NorthJersey.com EU Scientists report disappointing results from first coronavirus treatment New Zealand Herald Merkel calls Covid-19 greatest threat since WW2 Evening Standard Zhong Nanshan: We’re in close contact with foreign experts on COVID-19 CGTN America NSW man adapts hula-hoop to keep his distance from other people amid coronavirus pandemic Daily Mail Israel shuts five embassies due to coronavirus Anadolu Agency Utah Rep. Ben McAdams tests positive for coronavirus Deseret Morning News, Utah Are you ready for how the coronavirus is transforming the world? The Interpreter A bouquet for Philadelphia: Florists give away 2,000 flowers from events cancelled due to… philly.com NYC to begin releasing inmates amid coronavirus outbreak New York Post Psychologist explains how to cope with coronavirus CBS News Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Schools May Stay Closed Longer Than Two Weeks CBS Baltimore Breaking: Jamaica Records First COVID-19 Death The Daily Observer Florida Keys residents share coronavirus concerns, preventative measures being taken WSVN-TV, Miami 'Simpsons' writer debunks coronavirus connection Stuff.co.nz Queen Elizabeth Has Gone Into Self-Quarantine Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic The Cheat Sheet Critics in Israel say Netanyahu using coronavirus as pretext for massive power grab Los Angeles TimesTasmania to quarantine arrivals for two weeks amid COVID-19 fears SBS Kevin Bacon starts '6 Degrees' campaign to promote social distancing Entertainment Weekly US Should Lift Sanctions to Avoid More Deaths From COVID-19 teleSUR KCSO: 38 inmates released in response to COVID-19 TurnTo23.com, California Point Roberts Fire Chief expresses concern about border restrictions The Province, British Columbia PM has ‘no intention’ of delaying Brexit transition amid coronavirus pandemic Belfast Telegraph Taiwan adds 23 new COVID-19 cases in one day,... The China PostFM in isolation; to undergo coronavirus test Daily Times Samoa's COVID-19 results expected sooner than first announced Radio New Zealand New Zealand's number of coronavirus cases rises to 28 TVNZ Danes cheer from windows for people ''keeping Denmark afloat'' in coronavirus crisis SBS Australian airline Qantas to cut all international flights Daily Mail New York Stock Exchange will temporarily close trading floors after two positive coronavirus tests National Review Online First member of Congress reports positive coronavirus test Roll Call Private funerals will be norm under COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings in Alberta CBC.ca Blockaded Gaza looks wryly on as world isolates itself Ynet News ‘Moron’ Trump shredded for claiming coronavirus ‘snuck up on us’ — one day after insisting he always knew it was a… The Raw StorY Islamic State warns fighters against travel to coronavirus-hit Europe RFI Police officer tests positive for coronavirus, N.J. town’s mayor says NJ.com - The Jersey Journal Agency: Arkansas coronavirus cases increases to 30 Associated Press Brighton MP tests positive for Covid-19 Brighton and Hove News Fannie and Freddie to Suspend Foreclosures to Aid Virus Relief BNN Bloomberg UAE bars entry to visitors, Saudis limit private sector work over coronavirus Reuters Cree community of Waswanipi establishes checkpoint CBC.ca Interior Ministry shuts down amid virus concerns Afghanistan Times North Wales funeral director's warning over rising coronavirus death toll North Wales Live Italy rushes 10K medical students into service during coronavirus outbreak, scrapping final exams Global News Coronavirus Can Remain Viable And Infectious On Surfaces Up To Days – Recent Study PindulaDevon and Cornwall schools to close because of coronavirus Plymouth Live Russia Mulls Uncorking Online Alcohol Sales Over Virus Courthouse News New Jersey Now Has 269 Coronavirus Cases; Malls Close NBC10, Pennsylvania Why a top Harvard doctor is calling for a 'national quarantine' to stem the effects of the… Business Insider How will the coronavirus show shutdowns affect the TV industry? Primetimer Jupiter police employee evaluated for coronavirus symptoms WPTV, Florida Jerusalem Mayor: Full coronavirus lock down expected within 2 days Jerusalem Post Oman Post services to continue with necessary precautions Times of Oman Covid-19: Spain to repatriate command team from Djibouti after coronavirus… IHS Jane's Zimbabwe hails China's efforts in curbing COVID-19 spread Global Times Fernández announced 8 emergency hospitals to help fight coronavirus Buenos Aires Times Funeral directors in Pennsylvania brace for grief as coronavirus limits services, viewings PA PosT Uganda's top athletes sent home over Coronavirus... New Vision, Uganda Haredi world shuts down as leaders quash resistance to public health measures The Forward Plano Man Infected With COVID-19 Dies in Local Hospital NBC DFW Italy reports 475 coronavirus deaths, the highest single-day death toll for any country since… Business Insider Coronavirus cases surpass 200,000 worldwide ITV Djibouti confirms first case of COVID-19 CGTN Caribbean countries advocate for Cuban antiviral to fight Covid-19 Prensa Latina North Macedonia declares state of emergency over coronavirus outbreak Reuters USA: ban on asylum-seekers from Mexico due to coronavirus is 'fear-mongering' Amnesty International UK Navy dispatches two ships to act as floating hospitals Daily Mail Nordstrom, Macy's temporarily close stores Chain Store Age Marriott furloughs tens of thousands of hotel workers CBS News The Queen Is Moving To Windsor Castle And Canceling Events Because Of The Coronavirus Outbreak BuzzFeed Hospital in Boston will be converted into Covid-19 treatment center STAT Coronavirus pandemic puts Canada’s supply of ventilators in the spotlight Global News First Coronavirus Death Reported in Illinois, Governor Announces NBC Chicago Amazon suspends all 'nonessential' warehouse shipments amid coronavirus crisis VT French Open postponed due to coronavirus pandemic Al Jazeera I'm terrified': Doctor at UK hospital says they're being told not to wear protective clothing Yahoo! UK & IrelandCzech Republic now reports 396 coronavirus cases out of 6,600 people tested Expats CZ Armenia reports 8 more coronavirus cases: Country total reaches 72 PanARMENIAN.Net Coronavirus scare: Thailand closes schools, bars, puts off holiday to limit gathering India Today City of Reno orders non-essential businesses to start closing The Nevada Independent Coronavirus outbreak closes all South African universities, colleges The South African Coronavirus in Scotland - patient in Greater Glasgow dead as Scottish cases rise to 195 Glasgow Live Tory MP tells constituent to ‘get a life’ after asking if she could live on £94 a week The New European Italy Reports Thousands Of New Coronavirus Cases News & Guts Trinidad & Tobago closes its borders as COVID-19 cases double to four Global Voices Coronavirus: I'm pregnant - what's the advice? Basildon Standard Earth Day L.A. In Venice Postponed Due To Outbreak Patch Brazil's foreign trade secretary says he has coronavirus Reuters Chef José Andrés turns his restaurants into community kitchen New York Post Trump says COVID-19 outbreak could last months and gatherings should be limited to 10 ... The Gazette Duterte asks NPA for ceasefire during coronavirus lockdown Rappler Fear Grips Zimbabwe As British Visitor Tests Positive for Coronavirus Back in London Voice of America Bali closes Gili Islands for two weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus Daily Mail Greenland confirms first case of coronavirus – media UNIAN Coronavirus death toll in UK jumps to 55 in 24 hours Evening Standard Coronavirus pandemic: All schools closed, visitors from EU, UK, Turkey barred from entering India Oneindia Canada closes borders over coronavirus pandemic The IndependentAvoid pubs' - Boris Johnson asks British people to limit contact with others amid coronavirus pandemic TVNZ Virgin Atlantic asks staff to take eight weeks unpaid leave due to coronavirus Sky News Theatres across UK close as West End goes dark over coronavirus Evening Standard
Defense secretary, deputy kept separated at Pentagon because of coronavirus The Washington Times Coronavirus In Maryland: General Assembly Ending Session Early, First Time Since Civil War CBS Baltimore Mars Rover Mission Postponed Manufacturing.net Zarif Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts Against US Sanctions Financial Tribune Iraqi Kurdistan records 3 new cases of coronavirus in Sulaimani Kurd Net Pennsylvania liquor stores set to close over coronavirus concerns Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Costa Rica declares a state of National Emergency over Covid-19 Prensa Latina ‘Magnitude is breathtaking’: China's coronavirus slowdown much worse than feared, boding ill… Calgary Herald Tanzania Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Voice of America African nations begin taking tough measures Gulf Times South Korean church goers catch coronavirus off saltwater bottle they used to protect themselves Daily Mail Covid 19 Latest: Taoiseach says country can expect 30% rise in cases every day The Meath Chronicle Montenegro halts national air carrier's flights due to coronavirus Reuters Montana coronavirus report The Montana Free Press BVI places moratorium on cruise ships, implements stringent visitor screening Jamaica Gleaner COVID-19 cases in Sultanate rise to 54 Borneo Bulletin Serbia postpones April 26 elections due to coronavirus outbreak - state election commission Reuters.co.uk Greek Orthodox Church agrees to suspend daily services, rituals over coronavirus ekathimerini.com Queen back at Buckingham Palace for working week Belfast Telegraph Pentagon to block YouTube, curb other streaming services as at-home workers stress network MarketWatch Italians warn not to underestimate coronavirus Daily Mail
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