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Saudi authorities arrested a man in Al-Qassim who violated coronavirus regulations by bringing a barber into his home, state news agency SPA reported.  Videos on social media showed the man as he asked a barber to come into his house after authorities temporarily closed down barbershops and other non-essential shops to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://twitter.com/inalllangsENG/status/1238835274077126656 The Saudi public prosecutor has previously warned that anyone posting content on social media, including photos or videos showing curfew violations, or the breaking of any rules that have been put into place to prevent the spread of coronavirus face prosecution. In a…

News Summary BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 1st 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 850,000 people worldwide and killed over 40,000. The US cases surpass China and Italy: The US now has the most confirmed cases worldwide — more than 188,592 with over 4,055 deaths, according to a WTX News count. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 859,800 Deaths: 42,340 Recovered: 178,335 Headlines from around the globe Summary: What the papers say? The global number of…

13 year old ‘healthy’ boy dies from #COVID-19 after 5 days in hospital

A Van Gogh painting has been stolen from a Dutch museum.  Police said on Monday there had been a break-in at the Singer Laren Museum at 03:18 local time.  Van Gogh’s Spring Garden painting which was on loan from the Groninger Museum was stolen, the museum has announced.  https://twitter.com/JadeElliottTV/status/1244621302826070017 The Singer Laren Museum is currently closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The museum’s director Jan Rudolph de Lorm told reporters he was “incredibly pissed off” over the theft.  It was the only painting stolen and it is unknown what the value of the painting is.  ………………………………. [WPSM_AC id=34038] FOLLOW US…

Why won’t Sweden quarantine?  At this point, most of Europe is under strict quarantine rules, the restrictions imposed are to aid the slowing of the spread of the coronavirus. But in Sweden, there is no lockdown and only a few measures in place. But why won’t Sweden quarantine? are they rolling the dice with public health, or is the rest of the world overreacting?  [the_ad id=”34138″] Sweden’s relaxed approach is a stark difference to its closest neighbours Denmark and Norway – like most of Europe they’ve closed everything but essentials. Swedes are roaming free with schools, bars, restaurants, sports clubs…

News Summary BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 31st March 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 784,000 people worldwide and killed over 37,600. The US cases surpass China and Italy: The US now has the most confirmed cases worldwide — more than 160,500 with over 3,000 deaths, according to a WTX News count.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 785,807Deaths: 37,820Recovered: 165,659  Headlines from around the globe Summary: What the papers say? There are calls for Japan to declare a State of…

Ex-NHS staff return Some 20,000 ex-NHS staff return to work to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, prime minister Boris Johnson has said.  In a video the PM posted on Twitter, he thanked the doctors, nurses and other medics who have returned to the NHS as well as the 750,000 members of the public who have volunteered to help during the pandemic.  “One thing I think the coronavirus crisis has already proved is that there really is such a thing as society,” he said.  The prime minister’s words reference a famous quote by former Conservative PM Margret Thatcher, who once said:…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 30th March 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 723,077 people worldwide and killed over 33,983. The US cases surpass China and Italy: The US now has the most confirmed cases worldwide — more than 142,637 with over 2,485 deaths, according to a WTX News count.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 723,077Deaths: 33,983Recovered: 151,793Total COVID-19 Cases in the USA – 142,637 – Total deaths 2,485 – First case reported on Jan 10th 2020 – Current active…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday Papers report on the evergrowing coronavirus crisis in the UK, including the PM’s “bleak message” to the UK and pleas to protect the NHS. In our special feature, we look at the global rising death toll of the coronavirus. ………………Johnson warns UK: tougher lockdown may be necessaryThe Observer says the prime minister has warned the public that the coronavirus outbreak is likely to get worse. And he is prepared to tighten restrictions if needed. The country’s 30 million households will receive a letter from Boris Johnson this week, which will detail the government’s guidance…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, Liam Gallagher confirms Oasis gig to raise funds for the NHS and says it will go ahead with or without brother Noel Gallagher. Sir Elton John is also offering up a charity gig – the legendary singer will host a ‘live from the living room’ gig with Billie Eilish and Mariah Carey confirmed to take part.   Film and TV, British TV dramas have offered up medical equipment to the NHS as the world continues…