Virus – Page 14 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China getting back to business as worst of coronavirus outbreak in country appears to be over

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020By Editor

The Chinese economy is slowly recovering from the Covid-19 epidemic, with production facilities, stores and leisure complexes resuming operations after weeks-long closures. … Read More >China getting back to business as worst of coronavirus outbreak in country appears to be over

Norway cancels NATO’s Arctic Cold Response exercises over coronavirus threat

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020By Editor

Norway has called off the NATO winter exercises amid growing fears over the spread of coronavirus, according to the Norwegian military. … Read More >Norway cancels NATO’s Arctic Cold Response exercises over coronavirus threat

Asia & Pacific

Indian farmer DESTROYS nearly $800,000 worth of chickens & eggs over coronavirus fake news on social media

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus outbreak has not killed anyone in India so far, but it has been absolutely lethal to the poultry industry, with a false rumor leading one farmer to destroy his entire livelihood. … Read More >Indian farmer DESTROYS nearly $800,000 worth of chickens & eggs over coronavirus fake news on social media

Middle East

Israel, Quarantine and an Epidemic: It’s World War Z All Over Again, Except Brad Pitt Is Missing

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020By Editor

If Brad Pitt decided to embark on a quest to find a way to stop the coronavirus outbreak, he might want to re-watch the movie World War Z, where his character ultimately saved the world. This time around, however, he wouldn’t make it to Israel so easily. … Read More >Israel, Quarantine and an Epidemic: It’s World War Z All Over Again, Except Brad Pitt Is Missing

WATCH Bologna prison BURN as wave of inmate riots hit quarantined Italy

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020By Editor

Infuriated by coronavirus safety measures put forward by the authorities, numerous prisoners took over a penitentiary in Bologna, setting it ablaze. The takeover comes as riots have engulfed other prisons across the country. … Read More >WATCH Bologna prison BURN as wave of inmate riots hit quarantined Italy

Middle East

Iran Frees 70,000 Prisoners to Contain Coronavirus Spread – Report

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

As coronavirus continues spreading around the world and crippling global markets, Iran is the worst-hit county after China, with over 2,000 deaths and more than 7,100 people infected as of Sunday. … Read More >Iran Frees 70,000 Prisoners to Contain Coronavirus Spread – Report

Business

Stocks Plunge Over Double-Threat of Crashing Crude Prices and Coronavirus-Driven Recession Fears

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Earlier on Monday oil futures tanked after the OPEC + talks to agree on a collective production cut failed, effectively abolishing oil output restrictions, followed by Saudi Arabia’s decision to pump more oil. … Read More >Stocks Plunge Over Double-Threat of Crashing Crude Prices and Coronavirus-Driven Recession Fears

UK Government Yields Turn Negative as Investors Rush to the Safety of Gilts Amid COVID-19 Fears

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Fears over the knock-on effects of the spread of COVID-19, as well as of the measures being used to tackle the virus, are driving a collapse in share prices as investors seek out safer places to put their money. This is coinciding with a collapse in the price of oil as OPEC and non-OPEC countries failed to agree to limit their output. … Read More >UK Government Yields Turn Negative as Investors Rush to the Safety of Gilts Amid COVID-19 Fears

Italian army’s chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Italian Chief of Army Staff Salvatore Farina has tested positive for the coronavirus and will remain quarantined in his home, with a replacement taking on his official duties. … Read More >Italian army’s chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus scares Finnish military away from joint NATO drills in Norway

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Finnish soldiers will not participate in a Cold Response exercise in Norway over coronavirus concerns. The drills were expected to bring together 15,000 soldiers from 10 countries, but the numbers might shrink over the virus. … Read More >Coronavirus scares Finnish military away from joint NATO drills in Norway

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