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France says 11 people have now died from coronavirus - Health Ministry
With 1,126 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in France, the government has now banned public gatherings of more than 1,000 people. In addition, the government also canceled the half-marathon in Paris, as well as other upcoming large-scale events across the country. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus symptoms usually take 5 days to appear, study says
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He said extending the quarantine period likely wouldn't be practical because two weeks already is a significant amount of time for people to leave behind their normal lives and their day jobs. Among people told to self-quarantine, isolate themselves or stay home are people returning from parts of China and Iran , those who developed symptoms after spending time in other countries with sustained... [Full Article...]
Two more positive tests for coronavirus in Tennessee
The source of the woman's exposure is unknown and is under investigation, the statement said. WREG reports that health officials say the case is in Shelby County, and the patient is hospitalized at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. A woman living in Davidson County, Nashville is now the third person to contract the Coronavirus in the state of Tennessee. A case of coronavirus turned up ju... [Full Article...]
Russell Brand cancels Perth show due to coronavirus case
The infected patient had visited Perth Concert Hall with 1,500 others to enjoy a live performance of Beethoven , but is now in recovery after being diagnosed with coronavirus . Her case is the state's first person-to-person transmission of COVID-19. Russell Brand cancelled his stand-up gig in Perth, Australia on Monday after a woman who attended the venue tested positive for the coronavirus. [Full Article...]
Hawaii officials confirm man is state’s 2nd virus case
Today he was transported by ambulance to an Oahu hospital and was diagnosed for COVID19 and is in serious condition. The test came back positive the morning of Sunday, March 8. "The Department of Health has notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is working with them", the department said in a release. Park said she expects that part of the investigation will involve people fro... [Full Article...]
Washington: King County reports 33 additional COVID-19 cases
The results for another 20 residents are still to come Kirkland Life Care CenterThe death toll rose to 19, and three more COVID-19 deaths occurred Monday. Additionally, Verma added that Medicare patients have the ability to be tested. But like other families of residents at the nursing home, de los Angeles still has no idea whether her mother really had the virus. [Full Article...]
COVID-19 test confirmed positive from woman in Larimer County
The first positive case of COVID-19 has been announced in Larimer County after an overnight test was done by the state. It is a woman in her 50's who had recently been diagnosed with pneumonia. Per Center for Disease Control guidelines, the state test must be sent into the CDC for additional testing. Those with questions about COVID-19 can call the CO HELP Hotline at 1-877-462-2911. [Full Article...]
Potential Six Nations title decider has been postponed due to COVID-19
Farrell indicated Ireland would be keen to play Italy and France in October to complete their Six Nations schedule. As things stand in the table, England and France lie on 13 points with Eddie Jones' side leading on points difference. The fixture between Wales Women and Scotland Women in the Women's Six Nations has also been postponed after a Scottish player tested positive for Covid-19 last ... [Full Article...]