March 22, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

New York passes 10,000 coronavirus cases, as statewide lockdown ordered

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

New York State has reported its 10,000th person with the Covid-19 coronavirus, and now accounts for more than half of all the US’ cases. Meanwhile, the federal government has declared a ‘Major Disaster” in the Empire State. … Read More >New York passes 10,000 coronavirus cases, as statewide lockdown ordered

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Little Rock Air Force Base declares EMERGENCY after US airman tests positive for Covid-19

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

The Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB) in Arkansas has declared a month-long public health emergency after an airman stationed there was confirmed to carry the coronavirus, contracted during recent travel overseas. … Read More >Little Rock Air Force Base declares EMERGENCY after US airman tests positive for Covid-19

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Liberal icon Sean Penn wants a ‘compassionate’ army deployment to fight Covid-19

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

Movie star Sean Penn has called on President Donald Trump to put boots on the ground to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, compassionately of course. But anything resembling martial law could be a tough sell in America. … Read More >Liberal icon Sean Penn wants a ‘compassionate’ army deployment to fight Covid-19

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Never mind the HUMVEES! Maryland National Guard reassures residents there’s no martial law threat amid virus panic

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

Concern over the presence of military vehicles in residential areas of Maryland has apparently prompted the state’s national guard to tweet out a reminder that it is there to help fight Covid-19 – not to impose martial law. … Read More >Never mind the HUMVEES! Maryland National Guard reassures residents there’s no martial law threat amid virus panic

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‘I don’t think so’: Trump skeptical of national coronavirus lockdown

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump says he doesn’t believe a total national lockdown of the US over the coronavirus pandemic will ‘ever’ be necessary, after California and New York told everyone to hole up at home. … Read More >‘I don’t think so’: Trump skeptical of national coronavirus lockdown

UK

‘F***ing petrifying’: London hospital declares ‘critical incident’ as Covid-19 crisis cranks up pressure on UK healthcare system

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

A hospital in north west London has declared a “critical incident” as it counts those requiring a high level of care, revealing that it doesn’t have enough space to treat such people, due to an escalation in coronavirus patients. … Read More >‘F***ing petrifying’: London hospital declares ‘critical incident’ as Covid-19 crisis cranks up pressure on UK healthcare system

Russia

Moscow closes gyms, swimming pools & water parks to stop coronavirus from spreading

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

Russia’s consumer watchdog has expanded the restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Moscow, with gyms, swimming pools and water parks now also being shut down. … Read More >Moscow closes gyms, swimming pools & water parks to stop coronavirus from spreading

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Italy and UK Rely on Help From Cuba, China, Venezuela to Fight Coronavirus – as US Steps up Brutal Sanctions

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

Italy requested doctors from China, Cuba, and Venezuela to contain the coronavirus, while Cuba rescued a ship of British citizens. Meanwhile, US sanctions worsen the toll of the Covid-19 crisis in Iran and Venezuela. … Read More >Italy and UK Rely on Help From Cuba, China, Venezuela to Fight Coronavirus – as US Steps up Brutal Sanctions

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Putin offers to send medical personnel & equipment to help Italy contain coronavirus outbreak

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020By Editor

Russia is set to send teams of doctors, protective gear and medical equipment to Italy to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. It follows an appeal by Italian PM Giuseppe Conte during a phone call with Vladimir Putin. … Read More >Putin offers to send medical personnel & equipment to help Italy contain coronavirus outbreak