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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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:…

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…

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…

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,…