Virus – Page 5 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Germany calls up reservists to fight coronavirus

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

Germany will deploy the Bundeswehr to help civilian authorities fight the Covid-19 coronavirus. Reservists have been called up, as much of Europe switches to a war footing over the deadly illness … Read More >Germany calls up reservists to fight coronavirus

Business

Coronavirus isn’t stopping trade between Russia & China

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

While the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on global trade, cargo volume between Russia and its biggest trading partner, China, is growing, according to the Russian consul general in Harbin, Vladimir Oschepkov. … Read More >Coronavirus isn’t stopping trade between Russia & China

Stay near home & no cycling: France tightens Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to ‘max 2km from home’

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

France has dramatically tightened restrictions on movement amid its coronavirus lockdown, warning citizens that they should limit their travel to within one kilometer of their homes – and a maximum of two kilometers. … Read More >Stay near home & no cycling: France tightens Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to ‘max 2km from home’

Asia & Pacific

For the 1st time since outbreak, China reports NO NEW LOCAL COVID-19 CASES

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

Mainland China has had no new local coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours – the first time since the outbreak began in December. Beijing is still struggling to contain imported cases of the disease. … Read More >For the 1st time since outbreak, China reports NO NEW LOCAL COVID-19 CASES

USA

Coronavirus Pandemic Reveals Just How Devastating the Greed of For-Profit Insurance Industry Has Become

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

A word to the wise: During this coronavirus crisis, keep an eye on every move of my old industry: health insurers. Behind the PR spin, they’ll be doing everything they can to deny care and maintain profits while making it look like they’re heroes. … Read More >Coronavirus Pandemic Reveals Just How Devastating the Greed of For-Profit Insurance Industry Has Become

World

Trudeau confirms US border closure, promises aid to Canadians & businesses of up to C$27bn

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has confirmed the US border will be closed to non-essential travel in the near future and previewed a hefty aid package to individuals and small businesses affected by the coronavirus epidemic. … Read More >Trudeau confirms US border closure, promises aid to Canadians & businesses of up to C$27bn

Eurovision 2020 CANCELED due to Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020By Editor

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest has been canceled until 2021 due to coronavirus-mitigating measures implemented by participating countries, according to the organizers. … Read More >Eurovision 2020 CANCELED due to Covid-19 pandemic

Middle East

Israel closes borders to all non-resident foreigners as cases spike 40 percent in one day

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020By Editor

Non-resident foreigners will no longer be allowed entry to Israel as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country jumped 40 percent in 24 hours, and some areas, including Jerusalem, prepare for total lockdown. … Read More >Israel closes borders to all non-resident foreigners as cases spike 40 percent in one day

China sending one MILLION masks & gloves to France following shipment to crisis-hit Italy

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020By Editor

China is shipping one million surgical masks and gloves to France as it struggles to contain the coronavirus, with Europe becoming the new focal point of the global pandemic. … Read More >China sending one MILLION masks & gloves to France following shipment to crisis-hit Italy

Health

Europe surges past Asia with Covid-19 death toll of 3,421 – AFP tally

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020By Editor

Europe has now suffered more deaths from coronavirus than the whole of Asia, according to a new AFP tally, signalling that the pandemic could be spiralling out of control in the West as China finally manages to contain the virus. … Read More >Europe surges past Asia with Covid-19 death toll of 3,421 – AFP tally

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