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Countries Bolster Virus Defences As Spain Cases Spike

Countries Bolster Virus Defences As Spain Cases Spike

March 14, 2020 3:45 pm

Governments around the world ramped up the battle against the new coronavirus on Saturday by shutting borders and promising cash injections, as Spain emerged as a global hotspot registering more than 1,500 new infections in just 24 hours.

A week that saw schools and businesses shut down indefinitely, millions of travellers barred from crossing borders, celebrities and politicians become infected and the whole of Italy locked down ended with a flurry of government announcements.

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and announced a $50 billion package, with similar measures being taken by governments from Austria to …

US Rebukes Chinese Envoy Over Wuhan Coronavirus Origin

US Rebukes Chinese Envoy Over Wuhan Coronavirus Origin

March 14, 2020 5:30 am

The U.S. State Department summoned the Chinese ambassador to the United States on Friday to protest against comments by Beijing suggesting the U.S. military might have brought the coronavirus to Wuhan.

David Stillwell, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, delivered a very “stern representation” to China’s ambassador Cui Tiankai, a State Department official said, adding that Beijing’s envoy was “very defensive.”

The State Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said China was seeking to deflect criticism of its role in “starting a global pandemic and not telling the world.”

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Xi Offers Condolences To Italy, Iran, South Korea

Xi Jinping Offers Condolences To Italy, Iran, South Korea

March 14, 2020 5:29 am
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken to his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella over the phone to offer his “sincere condolences” to the Italian people over the coronavirus crisis.

CCTV reported on Saturday that Xi Jinping also held phone calls with the presidents of two other severely hit countries, Iran and South Korea, again expressing condolences.

The calls came as China appears to have tamed the coronavirus pandemic, as the epicentre has now shifted to Europe and travellers are even now bringing the virus back to China.

According to data released by the China’s National Health Commission, the number of new …

Coronavirus - Trump Declares National Emergency

Coronavirus: Trump Declares National Emergency

March 14, 2020 5:28 am

President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to deal with the coronavirus crisis as cases increase alarmingly and criticism mounts over how he’s responding to the situation.

Trump made the declaration on Friday night from the Rose Garden with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Vice President Mike Pence, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and other members of his coronavirus task force members standing behind him.

Trump said, “To unleash the full power of the federal government, I am officially declaring a national emergency. Referring to that as “two very big words,” he said it would allow him to quickly …

Football Braced For Financial Impact From Coronavirus Hit

Football Braced For Financial Impact From Coronavirus Hit

March 13, 2020 4:41 pm

Domestic club football across much of Europe has been halted completely due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Germany following France, England and Scotland in suspending their competitions on Friday, while UEFA has postponed Champions League and Europa League games due to be played next week.

Numerous countries had been initially planning to carry on playing matches behind closed doors, following the example of several Champions League and Europa League games this midweek, but that was not to everyone’s liking.

“My opinion is that all competitions should be suspended. In China they have been more responsible than they have been …

Coronavirus - UI Suspends Foreign Conferences, Trips

Coronavirus: Uni-Ibadan Suspends Foreign Conferences

March 13, 2020 3:42 pm

Authorities of the University of Ibadan (UI), has said a monitoring team which will ensure compliance on precautions to contain the spread of Coronavirus, also known as Covid 19, has been set up by the university.

The institution in a statement signed by the Director, University Health Service, Dr. Aderonke B. Ajav, a copy of which was obtained by DAILY POST on Friday, added that the monitoring team will go round to ensure compliance.

The institution in the statement dated, 12th March 2020, said that it has suspended till further notice all international conferences to be hosted by the school,

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Nigeria’s Second Coronavirus Case Tests Negative

Nigeria’s Second Coronavirus Case Tests Negative

March 13, 2020 10:52 am
Nigeria’s second case of Coronavirus has begun to test negative for the virus and will soon be released to go home.

The latest update in Nigeria on the coronavirus pandemic was released by the federal ministry of health

Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, who revealed this on Friday said Nigeria has recorded success in tackling the Covid-19 virus.

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Ehanire explained that the second case who had contact with the Italian citizen had initially tested positive to the virus but has now begun to test negative after isolation and

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Virus - La Liga, Eredivisie, Primeira Liga, MLS Suspended

Virus: La Liga, Eredivisie, Primeira Liga, MLS Suspended

March 13, 2020 5:06 am

Spain’s La Liga, the Dutch Eredivisie, Portugal’s Primeira Liga, and USA’s Major League Soccer have been suspended as a precautionary measure to curtail coronavirus.

There will be no action in the Spanish top flight and second-tier for “at least the next two rounds of matches.”

La Liga took action after a Real Madrid basketball player, who shares training facilities with the football club, tested positive for Coronavirus – as a result of this the Real Madrid squad has been quarantined.

“The recommendation has been made to quarantine both the basketball first team and the football first team, given that the …

Leicester Players Are Showing Symptoms Of Coronavirus

Leicester Players Are Showing Symptoms Of Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 5:03 am
A number of Leicester players have shown symptoms of coronavirus and have been “kept away from the squad”, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday.

As it stands, a full Premier League programme is scheduled for this weekend, with third-placed Leicester due to travel to struggling Watford on Saturday, despite widespread cancellations of matches across Europe.

The game between Manchester City and Arsenal on Wednesday was postponed as a “precautionary measure” after Olympiakos owner Vangelis Marinakis tested positive for coronavirus.

Leicester boss Rodgers, quoted on the club’s official Twitter feed, said at his pre-match press conference that disruption would be a …

Arsenal Coach Mikel Arteta Contracts Coronavirus

Arsenal Coach Mikel Arteta Contracts Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 5:03 am

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus as the pandemic continues to rock the sporting world.

The 37 year-old former Arsenal captain was the first to be announced to have the bug, days after the team members were asked to self-isolate , following their interaction with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who tested positive for the virus after visiting the Emirates during the 27 February Europa League match with Olympiacos.

A number of Arsenal players met Marinaki after the game.

Mikel Arteta revealed he took the test and will now be put in quarantine in a bid …

Nearly 70,000 People Have Recovered From Coronavirus

Nearly 70,000 People Have Recovered From Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 4:30 pm

While the number of coronavirus cases has surpassed 127,000, more than 68,000 people have recovered.

The World Health Organization says those who become infected generally experience mild illness and recover in about two weeks.
The virus threatens people over the age of 60 with underlying health issues.

As the rate of new cases of the coronavirus continues to climb in the United States, prompting concerns, new data shows that nearly 70,000 people have recovered from the infection since the outbreak kicked off in late December.

Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that more than 68,000 people have recovered from the …

Klopp Unsure Games Behind Closed Doors Is The Best Option

Klopp Unsure Games Behind Closed Doors Is The Best Option

March 10, 2020 5:51 pm

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted “some things are more important than football” but is unsure whether the closure of stadiums across Europe will help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Klopp’s side will host Atletico Madrid in a crucial Champions League last 16, second leg on Wednesday in front of a capacity crowd of over 50,000.

No restrictions have been placed on matches played in the United Kingdom, but nearly 3,000 Atletico fans are expected to travel for the game.

La Liga announced on Tuesday that all matches in Spain will be played behind closed doors for the next two weeks.…

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