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Spain's PM to ask for extension of coronavirus lockdown to May 9
For instance, children would be allowed out of their homes though it would be "limited and subject to conditions to avoid contagion", Sanchez said. "We have done the hardest part through responsibility and social discipline. And he warned: "If necessary, we will reinforce protective measures again". The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed that 20,171 people have now died from coronavirus in... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus Lockdown: Maharashtra Asks Landlords to Postpone Rent Recovery
In a circular issued by Maharashtra's Housing Department on Friday, landlords have been asked not to drive tenants out of their homes if they fail to pay rents during the current period. The same has also affected jobs and the livelihood of people which has brought financial problems for many. The 21-days lockdown which started from March 25 was extended in view of the increasing cases of the co... [Full Article...]
Trump praises anti-stay-at-home protesters, calling them "very responsible"
At one point, the crowd chanted "Fire Fauci", a reference to Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who has taken a leading role in the government's coronavirus response. Trump, who began the week by incorrectly declaring that he had "total authority" as President and ended it by passing that responsibility to governors, was "chomping at the bit... [Full Article...]
England medics to be asked to reuse gowns amid shortage
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on across the world, those working on the frontline within the NHS are allegedly still being forced to work without adequate protective clothing or equipment. The Royal College of Surgeons has advised its members not to "risk their health" and said it was "deeply disturbed" at the guidelines, which it said were issued without expert consultation. [Full Article...]
Ivanka Trump criticised for bending coronavirus rules
In addition to breaking her own advice, Trump and Kushner's trip to Bedminster also violates the White House's guidance on March 16 for Americans to "work or engage in schooling from home whenever possible" and "avoid discretionary travel". [Full Article...]
Coronavirus Lockdown In The UK Extended For Three Weeks
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The country is now in its fourth week of lockdown and social distancing, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the introduction of the emergency measures in a televised address to the nation on March 23. Dominic Raab is now acting PM following the hospitalisation of the British PM, Boris Johnson. Meanwhile, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said wearing face masks on public transport should ... [Full Article...]
Italy coronavirus death toll lowest in almost a month
The total number recovered reached nearly 45 thousand the Number of deaths exceeded 23 thousand, of which 12 thousand in the Northern region of Lombardy, where the local remains the epicenter of the epidemic. It said 42,727 people have now recovered from COVID-19 in Italy, 2,563 more than Thursday. "If the regions where the contagion is so strong speed up (ending the lockdown), Campania will clo... [Full Article...]
Canadian border won't fully reopen for another month: Trudeau
The Prime Minister promised that more supports for Indigenous businesses will be announced soon. This includes allowing the flow of essential goods. Canadians who live in the US for part of the year and are returning to Canada are among those who are also exempted from the current travel ban. The U.S. [Full Article...]