Archive: 28/03/2020

Trump says he might 'quarantine' New York state

President Donald Trump said Saturday he is considering placing New York state—the worst-hit in the US by the coronavirus pandemic—under quarantine but he was vague about exactly what he meant by this.

Mar 28, 2020

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As rich nations battle COVID-19, anxiety grows for low-income states

As Europe and the United States struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, aid groups warn that without measures millions could die in low-income countries and war zones such as Syria and Yemen, where hygiene conditions ...

Mar 28, 2020

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Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus

With families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, fears are rising of a surge in domestic violence.

Mar 28, 2020

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US lab unveils portable 5-minute COVID-19 test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

Mar 28, 2020

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New York medical workers decry 'abysmal' lack of coronavirus protection

Medical staff in America's coronavirus hotbed New York are struggling with long hours and a dire need for protective equipment—and as infections surge, they increasingly fear for their own safety.

Mar 28, 2020

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Asia virus latest: China epicentre starts to reopen, security talks off

Here are the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic:

Mar 28, 2020

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Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as infection rate surges

Italy has logged a shocking spike in its already staggering coronavirus death toll, with officials warning the peak of the crisis was still days away, as the global infection rate surges relentlessly upwards.

Mar 28, 2020

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Ghana announces lockdown in two key regions

Ghana has announced a two-week lockdown in the country's two main regions starting Monday to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Mar 28, 2020

'Super-spreader' guru puts Indian villages on high alert

At least 15,000 people who may have caught the coronavirus from a 'super-spreader' guru are under strict quarantine in northern India after the Sikh religious leader died of COVID-19.

Mar 28, 2020

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