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Breaking News: UK Lockdown extended. The UK’s coronavirus lockdown measures will be extended for at least three more weeks, First Secretary of State Dominic Raab has announced in today’s news briefing. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab took his place inside Downing Street to start the daily News Briefing and began by announcing that the lockdown will be extended for a further three weeks. Many analysts were expecting this, however, some had hoped that some of the restrictions would be lifted to create some life into the economy. https://twitter.com/WTXbusiness/status/1250821810494550016 He went on to say: “Step by step, our action plan aims to…

Thursday 16 april BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 16 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 2,084,595Deaths: 134,677Recovered: 515,296 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 2.06 million.USA: Trump’s big show of opening the US economy will leave life and death decisions to others.Japan: Abe’s administration faces flak over hesitance to compensate virus-hit businesses. UK: Ministers to back a three-week extension to the lockdown.UK: Pregnant nurse dies of Covid19, adding concern among health workers.WHO addresses Trump’s decision…

Wednesday 15 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 15 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 2,000,336Deaths: 126,760Recovered: 484,757 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 2 million – as US President Trump’s name will appear on the cheques sent to millions of Americans.Untraceable cases in Japan raise fear the outbreak is spiralling out of control – similar to Western countries.UK economy could shrink by 35%  this spring with 2 million job losses the OBR warns. The…

Trump’s TV meltdown Donald Trump has used a daily White House coronavirus news conference to rant against the US media.  In a lengthy speech, Trump threw accusations against news organisations – mainly The New York Times.  https://twitter.com/morethanmySLE/status/1249857588642144257 ‘The biggest meltdown from a US president EVER’ One television network described it a “the biggest meltdown from a US president” they’d ever seen.  During his rant, a video produced by White House staff was shown. It included a montage of select clips of State governors praising him for his handling of the crisis.  “You’re a fake, you know you’re a fake,” he…

Tuesday April 14 BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 14 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.The coronavirus has infected more than 1.9 million people worldwide and killed over 119,000.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 1,929,518Deaths: 119,779Recovered: 453,015 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus cases now top 1.9 million globally. Japan introduces new measures to tackle the outbreak.India has extended the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown.UK: Older people being ‘airbrushed’ from virus figures. Medical Unions warn UK stock of protective gowns is critically low.Turkey releases prisoners to…

Monday April 13 BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 13 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 8:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.The US has the highest number of infections with over 560, 000 cases and 22,000 deaths. New York state alone has more cases than any country.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 1,857,115Deaths: 114,332Recovered: 428,333 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 1.85 million.UK lockdown to be reviewed as it enters its fourth week. All eyes on France’s PM this Monday, will he pass the test on testing? Spain…

Friday April 10 BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 310April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.The coronavirus has infected more than 1.6 million people worldwide and killed over 95,000. The US now has the most confirmed cases worldwide — more than 466,000 according to a WTX News count.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 1,605,692Deaths: 95,765Recovered: 356,969 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus global cases now top 1.6 million.Japanese ICUs understaffed and overlooked.Hundreds of UK care home deaths not recorded in official coronavirus toll.Gov tells…

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Thursday, April 9 BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 9 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The coronavirus has infected more than 1.5 million people worldwide and killed over 88,000. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 1,519,218 Deaths: 88,531 Recovered: 330,880 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 1.5 million, with the US and UK recording their highest daily deaths in a single day. Japan logs anther 455 cases, one day after a state of emergency is declared. British…

Wednesday 8 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 8 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 1,431,973 Deaths: 82,096 Recovered: 302,209 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 1.4 million. Japan says virus is ‘biggest crisis since WW2’ and unveils its battle plan. Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care. Saudi Arabia cases could hit 200,000 says, health minister. Wuhan’s 76-day travel ban lifted. Did the WHO bottle it? Who can we…