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publication date: Mar 23, 2020
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FROM THE NEWS WIRES

Horrifying maps reveal Australian suburbs worst hit by the coronavirus Daily Mail
Malaysia: 80 health workers test positive for COVID-19
The Peninsula
Iran Ready to Help US Fight Coronavirus If It Needs: IRGC Chief
Iran Front Page
Hydration vital for coronavirus sufferers, says dietitian
News Shopper, London
Uzbekistan locks down two more cities due to coronavirus
Reuters

Several Northern Ireland newspapers forced to halt publication because of Covid-19 Belfast Telegraph
Nurse dies in New York hospital where workers are reduced to using trash bags as protective… Business Insider
Moscow to Shut Cafes, Shops in 'Unprecedented' Virus Measure
The Moscow Times
Danish charity network to 3D print protective visors
Reuters.co.uk
Yemen's warring parties call for truce as potential for coronavirus looms
Middle East Eye
Kyrgyzstan to ask China to send doctors to treat coronavirus patients
Akipress
Malaysia’s King and Queen go into Coronavirus quarantine
Tatler Magazine
Chinese restaurants around the world struggle to survive amid COVID-19 pandemic
Global Times
Coronavirus: Thailand partially shuts down several areas amid state of emergency
The Straits Times
Kenya: Kenyatta Declares Curfew in War on Novel COVID-19
AllAfrica
Japan's Abe calls coronavirus a 'national crisis' after surge in Tokyo
Reuters.co.uk
'Gaza's healthcare could collapse amid virus outbreak'
Yeni Şafak
Iran reports 157 new virus deaths, imposes intercity ban
Daily Mail
Protesters in Mexico Block Border to Demand Stronger Coronavirus Screenings
Newsweek
South African Airways grounds domestic flights for three weeks Breaking Travel News
Why Africa's journalists aren't doing a good job on Covid-19
bizcommunity.com
Romanian Health minister resigns in the middle of Coronavirus crisis
The Romania Journal
Turkey: Universities to remain closed for spring term
Anadolu Agency
Israeli Health Minister's Cure for COVID-19? The Messiah
Haaretz
Kathy Griffin calls Trump a liar and says she's in a coronavirus isolation ward after showing 'unbearably painful'…
INSIDER
Coronavirus – Africa: 46 countries reporting a total COVID-19 2,746 cases, 72 deaths, as of…
African Press Organization
Spanish death toll rises to 3,434 as coronavirus spreads rapidly
Belfast Telegraph
Brazil’s Bolsonaro, channeling Trump, dismisses coronavirus measures — it’s just ‘a little cold’ The Washington Post
Kosovo's government toppled through no-confidence vote over coronavirus response Deutsche Welle
Fijian Prime Minister Urging Fijians To Take Self-Isolation Seriously, Sayin... Fiji Sun
Coronavirus in India: 3 persons test positive for Covid-19 in Goa India Today
Jason Kenney dons N95 mask while Alberta's nurses make do with less protective alternatives
rabble.ca
Vanuatu: Islands in lockdown after cruise ship allowed to dock ABC Online - Radio Australia
First Palestinian dies after becoming infected with coronavirus The Times of Israel
Spain’s deputy PM tests positive for coronavirus
Anadolu Agency
Trump commits to helping blue states fight the coronavirus — if their governors are nice to him
Vox
Pakistan's first coronavirus death leaves a trail of infections behind
Reuters.co.uk
Terrorism laws may apply if people intentionally spread coronavirus, Justice Dept. says
The Washington Post
Italy reports 683 deaths, 5,000 new coronavirus cases in one day The Hill
Pompeo pressed G-7 leaders to refer to 'Wuhan virus' in statement: report The Hill
Isle of Man closing borders 'to preserve life'
BBC
Navy postpones Large Scale Exercise 2020 in response to COVID-19 UPI
Crocodile kills Rwandan man who breached lockdown order Face2Face Africa

Brazilian police create mini sandstorm using helicopter to force beachgoers to go home during… Yahoo! UK & IrelandUS medical leaders call to save lives and not Wall Street Prensa Latina
Sudan frees thousands of prisoners over coronavirus fears
News24
Channel Islands papers react to differing responses to Covid-19 crisis Society of Editors
Was Prince Harry Diagnosed With COVID-19 After a Visit With His Dad, Prince Charles?
Distractify
Lithuania extends quarantine until April 13, sets up crisis coordination committee
The Baltic Times
One of London's airports will shut down for at least a month as the coronavirus ravages the…
Business Insider
Rwandan Police Shoot Two People Defying Virus Lockdown Orders BNN Bloomberg
Former CIA Officer: Why We Weren't Ready for the Coronavirus Outbreak
The National Interest
Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Community At Increased Risk of COVID-19
DeSmogBlog
Cruise ship with 42 sick passengers and crew headed to Florida
The Hill
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre closes amid coronavirus fears
Reuters.co.uk
Liberia President George Weah leads the fight against Covid-19 through song
RFI
Vermont coronavirus deaths up to 8, with 123 confirmed cases
Associated Press
Liberal MP Kamal Khera, who was working as nurse, tests positive for COVID-19 Global News
29 new coronavirus cases registered in Macedonia and the total number of infected is 177
Meta.mk
Ambulance Sirens and Death Bells: Agony in Italy’s Disaster Zone
Courthouse News
Bahrain confirms new coronavirus fatality, death toll up to four
Al Arabiya
Crown Prince, Pompeo discuss efforts to combat coronavirus
Saudi Gazette
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Poland exceeds 1,000
The First News
US military restricts movement for thousands of troops due to COVID-19
Task & Purpose
Ghana confirms third death from Coronavirus Graphic Online
Britain's Prince Charles Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Displaying Mild Symptoms
News18.com
Top Chef Masters winner Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus at 59
Entertainment Weekly
Jackson Browne reveals he’s tested positive for coronavirus: “You have to assume you have it” NME
American Samoa's coronavirus conundrum: No way to test NBC News
British diplomat, 3
7, dies after contracting coronavirus Evening Standard
2 in PA, NJ accused of coughing on people, citing virus Associated Press
War-ravaged Libya records first case of coronavirus
Middle East Eye
Venezuela FM rebukes Washington for barring emergency repatriation flight for 800+ citizens ‘stranded’ in US amid…
RT
COVID-19+ Patient Dies In Tamil Nadu, Number Of Coronavirus Deaths In India Now 11
NDTV.com
Terrence McNally, Tony-winning playwright, dead at 81 from Covid-19 complications
ABC News
THAI suspends all international flights
Bangkok Post
Officials confirm 86 new coronavirus cases in Argentina
Buenos Aires Times
SC schools likely to close through April because of virus
Associated Press
ABC's Norman Swan denies 'rancour' with chief medical officer after PM's office intervention on …
The Guardian
Four Victorian hospital workers test positive for COVID-19
SBS
Assembly of First Nations declares national state of emergency over COVID-19 pandemic
Global News
Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba dies aged 30 after contracting coronavirus Metro.co.uk
Spain seeks NATO help as virus death toll touches 2,700 France 24
Eighty percent Afghans to probably expose to coronavirus Ariana News
Yemen in the age of the pandemic Al-Ahram Weekly
Pentagon sees coronavirus crisis lasting several months
France 24
Will Ferrell, Snoop Dogg appear in PSAs urging Californians to stay home amid coronavirus The Hill
Odisha put under complete lockdown till March 29
Deccan Chronicle
Lying Preacher: I Have a "Cure" for COVID-19, So Let Me Touch Homeless...
Patheos
Coronavirus latest: 792 confirmed cases in Finland, ex-President Ahtisaari tests positive, govt announces bar closure… YLE News
Puerto Rico No Longer Forced To 'Buy American' for Much-Needed Masks Reason (Weblog)
Florida mayor donates salary to pay residents' utility bills during coronavirus crisis CNN
Italy coronavirus death toll rises by 743 in one day
Metro.co.uk
Noem says COVID-19 will last months despite Trump’s optimism
Associated Press
25 new COVID-19 cases in Qatar, total now 526
The Peninsula
Senior British rabbi dies of coronavirus
Arutz Sheva
How Far-Right Media Is Weaponizing Coronavirus
The Cut
Yellowstone, Grand Teton join national parks closing gates
Associated Press
COVID-19 Prompts US Virgin Islands to Close Borders
TravelPulse
Russian Defense Minister undergoes coronavirus test after his trip to Syria
UAWire

Cuomo says worst yet to come for NYC, 'apex' of coronavirus cases expected within weeks RT
Italian priest dies of coronavirus after handing respirator to younger patient The Times of Malta

Coronavirus: Pope's closeness to nuns affected by Covid-19 Vatican NewsTwo Serbian diplomats in Geneva have coronavirus; one of them is in serious condition Telegraf
Cyprus puts health over wealth
The Article
German army loses 6 million face masks in Kenya
The Citizen, Tanzania
Doctors Are Hoarding Unproven Coronavirus Medicine by Writing Prescriptions for Themselves and…
ProPublica
Moscow mayor calls for quarantine of people older than 65 in all Russian million cities
TASS

Hantavirus detected in China, kills one as world battles Coronavirus
The Nation, Nigeria
President Dodon signs decree to engage armed forces in fight against COVID-19
IPN Press Agency
TX Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Rejects Social Distancing, Seniors Need to Risk Death
TMZ.com
Texas Lt. Governor Thinks Old People Are Happy to Sacrifice Themselves to Coronavirus to Save…
Vice (US)
Russia reports total of 495 coronavirus cases
Anadolu Agency
US Navy Sailor Becomes First COVID-19 Case At Guantanamo Bay
Talking Points Memo
Venezuela reports nine new Covid-19 cases, 84 in total
Prensa Latina
Legendary jazz and funk musician Manu Dibango has died of coronavirus
Mixmag
Egypt announces 2-week, night-time curfew to slow virus
Medical Xpress
Boris Johnson “overruled” Sadiq Khan on construction workers in crucial coronavirus meeting
Scram News
The United States could soon become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic after a…
Business Insider
First death in Bengal brings out fear that feeds on itself
The Telegraph, Calcutta
Punjab announces partial lockdown for two weeks
Daily Times
Pacific vulnerabilities explored
Stuff.co.nz
Myanmar Confirms First Two Coronavirus Infections as Migrant Workers Pose New Challenge
Radio Free Asia
Uganda announces eight new cases of COVID-19
Anadolu Agency
Pacific: Tourism industry teetering
ABC Online - Radio Australia
Syria, Gaza Strip report first coronavirus cases, raising concerns about care in dense, war-torn regions
The Globe and Mail
Coronavirus: Australia's NSW at 'critical stage', will use harsh penalties to enforce…
The Straits Times
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown orders Oregonians to stay home, bans gatherings to stem coronavirus spread
Associated Press
Malaysia: King Calls On Citizens To Cooperate With COVID-19 Lockdown
Eurasia Review
31 new confirmed Covid-19 cases registered, taking total to 301
Buenos Aires Times
Scottish Government demands Covid-19 help for self-employed
ITV
Hawaii expects travelers will stay away amid quarantine
Associated Press
Nation’s transit agencies ask Congress for $25 billion in coronavirus aid
The Washington Post
COVID-19 Updates: UK Announces Lockdown, Africa Follows Suit
teleSUR
Tokyo 2020 Olympics delayed: Games set for one year postponement Daily Mail
Zimbabwe reports first coronavirus death Sowetan LIVE

Việt Nam confirms 122nd COVID-19 case Viet Nam News
US astronaut classifies coronavirus as a common enemy for all MbS News
Coronavirus: Police patrol cars in Sharjah urge people to stay home Khaleej Times
Coronavirus: PN recommends special aid package for Gozo to help safeguard employment The Malta Independent
Netherlands Covid-19 cases JUMP with 34 more deaths and 545 newly confirmed infections RT
Coronavirus: Kerala reports 28 more patients, is now worst-hit state with 91 cases Scroll.in
Surgeon General on Coronavirus: This Week It's Going to Get Bad Science, Space & Robots (Weblog)
Cuomo Predicts Coronavirus Could Infect Up to 80 Percent of Americans Independent Journal Review
Chinese doctor, 29, dies of a stroke after fighting coronavirus on the front line for 35 days Daily Mail
South Africa coronavirus cases jump to 402, army prepares to deploy Reuters.co.uk
Coronavirus - Seychelles : Press Update African Press Organization
First death from COVID-19 reported in Czechia REMIX
Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson gets ill, No 10 confirms PoliticsHome
Moscow City Hall: Up to 10 more hospital buildings may be designated for coronavirus patients Meduza
Covid-19 victim buried under strict security measures; Wife only present at funeral Top Channel
Chula Vista PD uses drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown DroneDJ
Secret Service Employee Positive Of COVID-19 As Relief Package Still In Limbo IBTimes (US)
Jamaica's Prime Minister appreciates Cuba's support against Covid-19 Prensa Latina
Sinaloa Cartel Drug Traffickers Explain Why Coronavirus Is Very Bad for Their Business VICE Canada


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