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Italy Shuts Down More Industries In Coronavirus Lockdown

Italy Shuts Down More Industries In Coronavirus Lockdown

March 25, 2020 1:14 pm

The businesses that are the latest to be affected include car and clothing manufacturers, rental services, real estate construction and tourism companies.

“We are slowing down the country’s engine,” President Giuseppe Conte said in a Facebook message on Saturday night.

“It’s a hard decision, but it prepares us to face the most acute phase of the infection.”

Italy, the European epicentre of the pandemic, is the world’s most affected country at the moment, in terms of deaths and a rising

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6820 Dead: Why Italy‘s Coronavirus Epidemic May Get Worse

March 25, 2020 6:39 am

The coronavirus epidemic in Italy is far from easing as fatalities surged in the last 24 hours, the Civil Protection Agency said on Tuesday.

The death toll rose by 743.

It was the second highest daily tally since the outbreak emerged in northern regions on Feb. 21.

It was also higher than the 602 recorded on Monday.

Italy has seen more fatalities than any other country, with latest figures showing that 6,820 people have died from the coronavirus infection in barely a month.

On Tuesday, the total number of confirmed cases hit 69,176 .

But with Italy testing only people …

Coronavirus - UN Mobilises ₦756m To Aid Nigeria

Coronavirus: UN Mobilises ₦756m To Aid Nigeria

March 25, 2020 6:35 am

The United Nations, on Tuesday, said it has mobilised $2 million (₦756 million) to assist Nigeria’s fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Mr. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria made the announcement at a “national conference” in Abuja, according to a report on the United Nations website.

Kallon said the funds would be used to procure essential medical supplies in support of the government’s efforts to contain the virus and care for those infected.

As of Tuesday, there were 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one resultant death in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organisation …

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Ransomware Hidden In Coronavirus App, Don’t Download – FG

March 25, 2020 6:35 am

The Federal Government on Tuesday warned Nigerians over the existence of an Android-based malicious and fraudulent coronavirus Ransomware application.

The warning was stated in a statement by Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, signed by his Special Assistant, Segun Adeyemi.

Lai Mohammed stated that the Ransomware app claims to provide updates on COVID-19 and infections near the user but blocks access to users’ personal data and accounts and threatens deletion unless users pay $100 in Bitcoin within 48 hours.

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He said the App, detected on the website …

coronavirus Spain's Coronavirus Death Toll Jumps 514 In 24 Hours

Spain’s Coronavirus Death Toll Jumps 514 In 24 Hours

March 24, 2020 11:53 am

The coronavirus death toll in Spain has jumped by 514 in a single day, as the situation in the country quickly worsens.

Official figures show that 2,696 people have now died in the country and close to 40,000 are infected.

About 5,400 health care workers are among those confirmed cases.

Spain is the worst affected country in Europe after Italy, which has recorded more than 6,000 deaths so far.

What’s the latest in Spain?

While cases have been mostly concentrated in Madrid, Catalonia and the Basque Country, infection numbers are growing in other regions.

Castilia-La Mancha and Castilla y …

U.S., Italy Smash Coronavirus Charts For The Second Day

U.S., Italy Smash Coronavirus Charts For The Second Day

March 24, 2020 5:50 am

For the second day, United States and Italy broke the tragic coronavirus records, by registering more infections and deaths than on Sunday.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. jumped 9,456, higher than the 8,149 recorded on Sunday, according to figures provided by worldometers.info, which has been tracking the pandemic worldwide.

Infections in the US rose above 43,000 people, making it the third worst-hit country in the world. Only China and Italy are ahead.

U.S. death toll also shot to 530, with 117 new deaths.

Italy did not have a clue yet to tame the pandemic, as it logged 4,789 new …

Curfews In Senegal, South Africa Over Coronavirus

Harsh Curfews In Senegal, South Africa Over Coronavirus

March 24, 2020 5:49 am

Senegal and South Africa issued curfews Monday as part of measures against the novel coronavirus, which has claimed more than 16,000 lives worldwide.

Following a nine-hour-long meeting, Senegalese President Macky Sall said a state of emergency was declared in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, adding free movement would be limited for the next three months.

Sall said demonstrations and rallies were prohibited, public spaces would be closed, and a curfew would be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while transportation between cities has been restricted and could be completely banned if necessary.

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Coronavirus: UAE, Saudi Arabia Take Drastic Steps

March 23, 2020 11:58 am

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have ramped up measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.

While the Saudis slammed a 21-day curfew, the UAE suspended all flights.

The UAE said on Monday that all passenger flights to the country would be suspended for two weeks. The decision will take effect within 48 hours.

According to the official WAM news agency, cargo and emergency evacuation flights are exempted.

The UAE’s Health and Emergency authorities said that commercial centres and shopping malls, along with fish, meat and vegetables markets would be closed within 48 hours for two weeks.

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Atiku’s Son Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 6:30 am

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his son tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus.

Atiku, on his verified twitter page, late Sunday night disclosed that his son had tested positive for the virus.

He said the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, had been duly informed.

Atiku added that his son, whose name he did not disclose, had been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management.

He called on Nigerians to pray for his son’s quick recovery.

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“My son has tested …

Trump On Coronavirus - We’re At War

Trump On Coronavirus: “We’re At War, In A True Sense”

March 23, 2020 6:20 am

President Donald Trump has ordered thousands of emergency hospital beds set up at American coronavirus hotspots, declaring: “We’re at war, in a true sense we’re at war.”

He spoke on Sunday night as his trillion-dollar economic rescue package crashed and pandemic deaths soared in the U.S. and across the globe.

A deadly prison riot in Columbia triggered by concerns over the virus highlighted the deepening sense of global panic as unprecedented government containment efforts failed.

The death toll from the virus has surged to more than 14,700 on Sunday, according to a Worldometers tally, with Europe the epicentre but …

Jailed Harvey Weinstein Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Jailed Harvey Weinstein Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 6:19 am

Harvey Weinstein, disgraced Hollywood mogul in prison in northern New York state, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

Harvey Weinstein, 68, is spending 23 years in jail for rape and sexual assault.

The fallen film producer’s diagnosis was first reported Sunday evening by local paper the Niagara Gazette.

Weinstein’s spokespeople have declined to comment to US media on the subject.

The New York state Department of Corrections has not confirmed the reports.

Weinstein was transferred Wednesday to a prison near Buffalo, 350 miles (560 kilometres) northwest of New York City.

Prior to his transfer, …

South Korea Drive-In Cinemas Enjoy Sales Boom Over Virus

South Korea Drive-In Cinemas Enjoy Sales Boom Over Virus

March 22, 2020 5:43 pm

A long queue of cars forms in front of a drive-in cinema in Seoul, as South Koreans look for safer spaces to enjoy a movie without the risk of contracting the coronavirus raging across the world.

Box office numbers in South Korea — which has 8,897 confirmed virus cases — have plummeted in recent weeks due to the epidemic, with authorities urging the public to avoid large crowds.

But at Park Dong-ju’s drive-in cinema, moviegoers can enjoy a film from the comfort of their cars, parked in front of a large outdoor screen.

“We’ve had a 10-20 percent increase in

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