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Tesla News – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors has threatened to pull production and the firm’s headquarters out of California after the carmaker was prevented from reopening its factory in the US state. In a lawsuit filed in a federal court, Tesla accused the Alameda County Health Department of overstepping federal and state coronavirus restrictions. The lawsuit contends Tesla factory workers are allowed to work during California’s stay-at-home order because the facility is considered “critical infrastructure.” Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla will move its headquarters and future programs to Texas or Nevada from California after a dispute with health…

The coronavirus pandemic has affected over four million people worldwide, according to a tally based on official sources. New cases of the novel coronavirus that emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late December are being reported daily around the world. There are now at least 4,001,437 cases of coronavirus around the world, with the worldwide death toll that has surged past 277,000. Cases in China and South Korea are rising after the countries relaxed lockdown rules, threatening hard-won gains in their fight against the virus. Germany has, meanwhile, seen an increase in the transmission rate. Trump’s handling…

Friday 8 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 8 May 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.Fridays leading story: Qatar’s migrant workers ‘beg for food’ amid coronavirus outbreak as the country struggles to cope with one of the world’s highest infection rates. Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,917,944Deaths: 270,740Recovered: 1,344,260 White man and son charged with the shooting murder of unarmed jogger Ahmaud ArberyFilm industry desperate to find a solution to covid19Qatar migrant workers beg for food amid coronavirus outbreak Previous Next Headlines: What…

Thursday 7 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 7 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.Thursday’s top story: UK lockdown could be eased on Monday. The Prime Minister is set to review the country’s lockdown measures today and address the nation this weekend on the plans for the next stages of the lockdown. Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,820,703Deaths: 265,094Recovered: 1,303,122 UK lockdown could be eased on MondayThe landmark 100,000 tests a day target that keep being missedKenya floods kills 194 people, displaces…

Wednesday 6 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 6 May 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: 3,728,254Deaths: 258,360Recovered: 1,242,575 nick cage to play joe exoticnfl london 2020 games scrappednhs contact tracing app trialled in isle of wightTrump expects US deathtoll to hit 100,000 Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Coronavirus cases top 3.7 million worldwide.China mocks US coronavirus response in Lego-like animation video.White House plans to disband task force!Rishi Sunak preparing to wind down furlough scheme…

Tuesday 5 May BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 5 May 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: 3,646,341 Deaths: 252,425 Recovered: 1,200,317 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.6 million. Japan’s workers feel the strain as Abe extends state of emergency. UK: First workers to trial NHS tracing app. Nearly a quarter of British employees furloughed in last fortnight. Researchers predict US death rate will nearly double due to easing of lockdown. Italian…

COVID-19 has infected more than 1.1 million and killed more than 67,000 people in the US. During a two-hour virtual town hall broadcast by FOX News, US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that as many as 100,000 Americans could die in the coronavirus pandemic. [adbutler zone_id=”85156″] “We’re going to lose anywhere from 75, 80 to 100,000 people. That’s a horrible thing,” said Trump, who hoped last Friday fewer people could be affected. The death toll passed Trump’s earlier estimates, however, in an assessment that clashes with those of some public health experts, Trump said he believed that by the…

After a strict two-month lockdown, Italy is facing a moment of truth in the fight against coronavirus. Stir-crazy Italians will be free to stroll and visit relatives for the first time in nine weeks on Monday as Europe’s hardest-hit country eases back the world’s longest nationwide coronavirus lockdown. With a partial lifting of the restrictive measures, in the next few days, everyone including other EU Governments will watch the daily infection report issued by the Civil Protection Department and observe if they got the timing right to ease the restrictions. Italy was among the first European countries to impose strict…

Monday 4 May BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 4 May 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: 3,566,842Deaths: 248,306Recovered: 1,156,984 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.5 million. Japan’s medical system overloaded, but there are signs of hope. UK: Possible post-lockdown workplace rules revealed.Trump confident there will be a vaccine in 2020, blames China and predicts US death toll. Vietnam kids go back to school after a staggering three-months in lockdown.Saudi G20 presidency to lead virus campaign to collect…

The Health Secretary Matt Hancock is leading the UK government’s daily coronavirus briefing and announces the UK death toll from coronavirus has now hit 27,510 – a rise of 739. This includes COVID-19 related deaths in all settings, such as hospitals and care homes. The health secretary moves on the all-important testing target of carrying out 100,000 a day by the end of April, Matt Hancock says the government has passed the goal and it was an “incredible achievement”. He confirms there were 122,347 tests across the UK in the 24 hours up to 09:00 BST (08:00 GMT) on 1…

Friday 1 May BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 1 May 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. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,310,040 Deaths: 234,143 Recovered: 1,043,245 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.3 million. UK gov is likely to hit 100,00 per day test target. Trump claims he has evidence Covid-19 started in a Chinese lab, but offers no details. UN says the world should follow S Korea’s example in fighting the virus, as the country now…

Breaking news: Libya’s unity government (recognised by the UN) says it has rejected Khalifa Haftar’s truce offer. Tensions in the region have been high since Libya’s UN-recognised government Tuesday accused rival military strongman Khalifa Haftar of seeking to stage a new coup after he claimed to have a “mandate” from the people to govern the country. The military commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday he had “a popular mandate” to govern the country, declaring a key political deal was over as he vowed to press his assault to seize the capital, Tripoli. Haftar, who controls swathes of eastern Libya and…

Thursday 30 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 30 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 top story this Thursday morning: PM to update UK on ‘steps to defeat’ coronavirus. Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,207,029Deaths: 228,252Recovered: 1,005,079 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus – The numbers: Cases top 3.2 million worldwide. PM to update UK on ‘steps to defeat’ coronavirus.Will “social bubbles” be an early step out of lockdown? UAE reports 549 new coronavirus deaths.Half of the world’s workforce is in immediate danger of…

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The UK’s coronavirus lockdown measures will be extended for at least three more weeks, First Secretary of State Dominic Raab has announced. The daily press conference was given by the first secretary of state, Dominic Raab, who is standing in for the prime minister as he continues his recovery from coronavirus. He was joined by the chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, and Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s chief scientific adviser. Here’s what they told us: The rate of infection in the community is now likely to be below one (meaning on average each infected person passes the virus to fewer…

Boris Johnson announces birth of son Breaking news: Prime Minister Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their son.  A spokeswoman for the PM said both mother and baby are “doing very well.”  “The prime minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning,” she added. “The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.” Boris Johnson, 55, became the most high-profile world leader to contract COVID-19 one month ago. He spent a week in the hospital, including…

Wednesday 29 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 29 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. Our leading story this Wednesday morning: UN warns of new humanitarian crisis as Covid-19 looms over Yemen. Nearly one million displaced people risk losing their shelter. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,139,009 Deaths: 218,013 Recovered: 959,097 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.1 million. Virus testing available for millions more people in England. Hosting Tokyo Olympics next year will be difficult…

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that it was time to ease the lockdown to avoid economic collapse, adding the restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread have saved tens of thousands of lives in the country. He revealed his government’s much-awaited plan to ease the strict nationwide coronavirus lockdown on May 11 to the National Assembly Tuesday. The COVID-19 death toll in France passed 23,000 on Monday, the world’s fourth-highest behind the United States, Italy and Spain. France lifts Restrictions The easing of France’s Covid-19 lockdown measures looks set to be a perilous process as the disease tolls continue to mount, although, at…

Tuesday 28 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 28 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 top story this Tuesday morning: World should have listened carefully to the WHO  back in January, says the director-general.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,065,090Deaths: 211,620Recovered: 922,844 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3 million.WHO director-general says the world should have listened carefully to the WHO’s advice back in January.Corona-divorce – Tokyo firm offers rooms for people who want space from their spouse during…

Two children stabbed to death A one-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy have been stabbed to death at a house in east London.  The one-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Aldborough Road North in Ilford. The boy was rushed to hospital but died later.  A 40-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment after suffering knife injuries. According to the Met Police, the three are known to each other.  The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident on Sunday evening and have now launched a murder investigation. But officers are not searching for anyone in connection with the…

Monday 27 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 27 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 top story this Monday Morning: Boris Johnson returns to work. His return comes as pressure mounts to increase testing in the UK and ease the lockdown Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,003,889 Deaths: 207,103 Recovered: 882,677 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3 million. Boris Johnson returns to work. ICU bed shortages in most prefectures in Japan during peak. UK:…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Edward Jonathan ‘Ed’ Davey fasted on Saturday and took part in an online iftari with Muslims to show support for Britain’s Muslims observing the month of Ramadan, unusually, under a strict lockdown due to coronavirus. This is a first for Muslims in Britain, unlike other years, there will be no Iftari party’s or extended family meals together in restaurants and no congregational prayers at Masjids. Several Prominent Liberal Democrats are joining Muslims during Ramadan and will fast with them to raise money for a food charity in the UK. Sir Ed Davey, MP Layla Moran, Siobhan Benita, and several other British Liberal…

Countries in the Middle East have been implementing plans for a gradual return to normal life after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into strict lockdown measures. Saudi Arabia joined the UAE and Jordan that have eased restrictions on people’s movement. But these countries have remained on high alert to avoid a new wave of infections. https://twitter.com/CICSaudi/status/1253764422251827206 Middle Eastern Countries ease virus lockdown A royal decree in Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday morning said the curfew is off from 9 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the afternoon, from April 26, 2020, to May 13, 2020. Makkah and…

The Book Corner – By Yvonne Ridley – Lockdown Episode 1 – featuring a book review on Orwell’s book ‘Down & Out in Paris and London’ by George Orwell. ‘Down and Out in Paris & London’ is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell, published in 1933. His book exposes the poverty existing in two major powerful and prosperous cities of Paris and London. The first part is an account of living in near-destitution in Paris and the experience of casual labour in restaurant kitchens. The second part, which was added later, is a travelogue of life…

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant President Trump has been slammed by the medical community after suggesting research into whether Covid-19 might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. He has been accused of spreading dangerous disinformation to Americans.  The president of the United States also proposed using UV light on patients bodies. But his idea was dismissed by a doctor at the briefing.   One of his officials had moments earlier said sunlight and disinfectant were known to kill the infection.  Disinfectants are hazardous substances and can be poisonous if ingested. They can also be dangerous to the skin, eyes and…