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Coronavirus pandemic | Coronavirus deaths across Africa hit 1,000: AFP tally
According to the United Nations commission, Africa is weeks behind European countries when it comes to the COVID-19 outbreak and is far from seeing its peak. France, in comparison, has 5.98 beds per 1,000 people. Africa imports 94 per cent of its pharmaceuticals, the report said, noting that at least 71 countries have banned or limited exports of certain supplies deemed essential to fight ... [Full Article...]
Canada-U.S. land border closure extended by 30 days, Trudeau says
Freeland said that regardless of what President Trump says about wanting to re-open the border, decisions about opening Canada's side will be made by Canadians only. Canada's death toll from COVID-19, the respiratory disease associated with the new coronavirus, rose 8% to 1,346 deaths, a government website said. [Full Article...]
'Vague and unclear': Twitter rules Trump 'liberate' tweet doesn't violate coronavirus guidelines
Andrew Cuomo for criticizing the federal response. Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who has been under pressure from demonstrators to reopen her state, indicated there might some easing in the rules in relation to COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions. [Full Article...]
Canada and U.S. extend border closure for another 30 days
Tam said models are now predicting 1,200 and 1,620 deaths by April 21. "Obviously, it's going to be a big challenge to have everyone work together, people who are not used to working together", Legault said of the new dynamic, but he invited everyone to "put a little bit of water in our wine". [Full Article...]
NY governor extends shutdown until May 15
The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. "We've got a lot we want to get done to be safe for June", de Blasio added. Cleveland Clinic Chief of Staff Herbert Wiedemann, MD gave a heartfelt sendoff to the NY team at the United Airlines ticketing area at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and thanked them for their willingness to serve. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom extends lockdown measures for at least 3 more weeks
On the question of relaxing lockdown , Raab asserted: "We will only do it when the evidence demonstrates that it is safe to do it, adding,"it could involve relaxing measures in some areas while strengthening measures in other areas, but. He said that the following conditions will need to be met before the government considers lifting the lockdown measures. It came as Beijing today said the Worl... [Full Article...]
Florida coronavirus cases explode - a day after beaches open!
Mayor Curry's full announcement can be viewed here . The CDC revealed that Florida received 1,400 new cases on Friday, the highest number in 24 hours since the pandemic began. "In terms of outdoor spaces, and if you look at how this disease is transmitted, it's transmitted overwhelmingly when you are in close sustained contact with people, usually in an indoor environment", the governor said on ... [Full Article...]
South African lions on normally busy national park road amid lockdown
In the twitter post, the park said the lions belonged to Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists are not allowed to visit. South Africa National Parks, which runs the game reserve, closed Kruger National Park on March 25 to prevent the spread of coronavirus . [Full Article...]