President Trump says he’s taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine, as Nancy Pelosi says she fears for the ‘morbidly obese’ president.President Trump has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus, but public health officials warn its unsafe. “I’m taking it for about a week and a half now and I’m still here, I’m still here,” said the president. There is no evidence that hydroxychloroquine -used for lupus and malaria – can fight Covid-19. And regulators…
UK unemployment rose by 50,000 to 1.35 million in the three months to March, as the effects of the coronavirus lockdown slam the economy. The unemployment rate was estimated at 3.9%, slightly up on the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics said. Before lockdown began, UK employment was at a record high. And the figures only cover the first week of the lockdown so the total is likely to worsen sharply in the coming…
Tuesday 19 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 19 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: 4,894,254Deaths: 320,186Recovered: 1,908,077 Trump threatens to permanently pull US funding from WHOLondon care homes possible fresh outbreak of coronavirus Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 4 million as US president Donald…
Monday 18 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 18 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: 4,805,554Deaths: 316,753Recovered: 1,860,215 BAME medics fear they’ll catch the diseaseMicheal Jordan NBA Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Over three-quarters of BAME medics fear they will contract the disease.Stations put crowd control measures in place,…
The prime minister has admitted his government’s plans for easing the Coronavirus lockdown is causing “frustration”, as he faces a growing revolt from doctors, nurses, teachers and regional councils. Boris Johnson acknowledged the situation had become more “complex” but said he would trust what he called “the good sense of the British people” and thanked the public for “sticking with us” so far. But the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, warned the prime minister of…
The UK’s Coronavirus crisis has reignited one of the country’s most bitter political debates: Can the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland survive as a union of four nations or will the PM’s approach to coronavirus Lockdown split the Kingdom. On Sunday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the country from 10 Downing Street in a recorded message, announcing his plan for the UK to emerge from lockdown. He called on millions of people to return…
Just days after Mike Pompeo’s visit to Israel, the Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead. Du Wei, the Chinese Ambassador was found dead in his home in Tel Aviv, Israel. An embassy worker found the body of Du Wei, 57, in his bed in a coastal suburb north of Tel Aviv. Initial reports say that Du was found dead in his bed by staff at his residence and that no signs of violence were…
After three brutal elections, a year and a half of political paralysis and another delay because of political infighting in his Likud party over prime positions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was finally set to swear in his new government today. Netanyahu and Gantz, a former military chief, announced last month they would be putting their differences aside to join forces to steer the country through the coronavirus crisis and its severe economic fallout. Having previously…
All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily this week, a further step in the government’s plans to ease restrictions that aimed to contain the spread of the new Coronavirus. The decision to reopen the mosques was made in consultation with the ministry of health, Mohammad Qomi, the director of the Islamic Development Organization, said. UES would only be open for three days commemorating specific nights for the holy month of Ramadan and it was unclear…
Children returning to schools in England next month will be taught in “protective bubbles” of no more than 15 and kept apart from others in order to minimise risk and keep pupils safe, according to new government guidance. Assemblies, breaks and lunchtimes will be staggered to keep the number of pupils coming into contact with each other to a minimum, and each class will have the same teacher at all times and work in the…
Friday 15 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 15 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.The top story this Friday morning: Doctors ‘told not to discuss PPE shortages’ — evidence shows pressure is being applied to doctors to not publicly discuss their concerns. Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 4,527,328Deaths: 303,418Recovered: 1,705,840 New Zealand reopensNFL champion uses his doctorate…
Dr Nishath Ahmed Liyakat and Dr, Unmi Nair, who are both doctors at Zulekha Hospital in Dubai, said they are both back to work after full recovery and overcoming coronavirus virus. Following all the necessary protocols and quarantine, both said there was no way the virus would have held them back from doing their duty. Following there respective recoveries, the brave frontline heroes said it is business as usual for them as their mission to…
A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest living person in Spain, survived the Coronavirus and is “doing fine,” according to her nursing home. Maria Branyas was apparently “bored” while isolating in her room but never gave up on her fighting spirit. Maria Branyas was diagnosed with COVID-19 after the country went into lockdown in March. But after weeks in isolation, Ms Branyas recovered, having suffered only mild symptoms. Branyas was born in San Francisco…
Coronavirus cases in the UAE topped 20,000 with 725 new confirmed cases as the Emirates continued its mass testing program for residents and citizens. So far there have been over 1.5 million tests conducted in a very aggressive testing program. According to the ministry, 511 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered, raising the total COVID-19 recovery patients to 6,523. Dr Amna Al-Dahak Al-Shamsi, the government spokesperson, reported three coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the number of deaths registered…
Thursday 14 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 14 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: 4,429,930Deaths: 298,174Recovered: 1,659,806 Pompeo says Iran is trying to foment terror during pandemicTottenham midflielder Dele Alli held at knifepoint during robberyWHO says Covid-19 may never go away and warns of a mental health crisis Previous Next…
Wednesday 13 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 13 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: 4,342,848Deaths: 292,899Recovered: 1,602,713 No tackling, disinfected pitches Premier Leaue sends out training protocols to clubsLockdown eased in England as people return to workBrazil becomes new virus hotspot Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Global cases top…
A billboard in New York’s Times Square shows the number of US coronavirus deaths that its creator says could have been avoided if President Donald Trump had acted sooner — and it’s called the “Trump Death Clock.” “Just as the names of fallen soldiers are etched on memorials to remind us of the cost of war, quantifying the lives lost to the president’s delayed coronavirus response would serve a vital public function.” Created by filmmaker Eugene…
Tuesday 12 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 12 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. The top story this Tuesday morning: Chancellor to set out the future of job retention scheme. Rishi Sunak will later reveal the government’s plan for the scheme which is due to end in June. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus…
The number of coronavirus cases and deaths have reached their peak in many European and North American countries, but analysis suggests some developing nations are yet to have experienced the worst of their outbreaks. There is no mathematical formula to pinpoint which countries might become the new hotspots in the global crisis, but a number of factors can help identify the nations where the most severe epidemics will likely take place. Dr Samir Bhatt, a senior…
Monday, May 11 coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 11 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. The top story this Monday morning: PM to give further details on lockdown roadmap. Mr Johnson will answer questions from MPs and members of the public on Monday. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 4,181,146 Deaths: 283,868 Recovered: 1,493,488 …
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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