Coronavirus Pandemic | Live Updates on Covid-19 – Part 1
This is just how many times Trump shook hands and touched the mic during the National Emergency
March 14, 2020
How many times did they shake hands & touch the mic during the #NationalEmergency announcement?
I lost count… ??? pic.twitter.com/wQGYPn9s5a— Wilson (@WilsonsWorld) March 13, 2020
Ivanka Trump works from home after contact with Peter DuttonMarch 14, 2020 |
US President Donald Trump declares National Emergency
March 14, 2020
To unleash the full power of the Federal Government in this effort, today I am officially declaring a National Emergency. pic.twitter.com/yu2GBcxWD6
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020
Kazakhstan confirms first two coronavirus casesMarch 13, 2020 |
English Premier League matches suspended until April 4March 13, 2020 |
Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan pens poem against coronavirus
March 13, 2020
T 3468 – Concerned about the COVID 19 .. just doodled some lines .. in verse .. please stay safe .. ? pic.twitter.com/80idolmkRZ
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 12, 2020
Five US states are closing all schools over coronavirus fearsMarch 13, 2020 |
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In Maryland, all schools will close for two weeks, from March 16-27. In Ohio, all schools — including public, private, and, charter — will close from March 16 through at least April 3, a closure that impacts 1.66 million students. In Kentucky, all public and private schools are suspending in-person classes starting March 16, for at least two weeks. If approved by the state’s education department, school districts may use “non-traditional instruction” instead, like remote learning. In New Mexico, all public elementary and secondary schools will close starting March 16, for three weeks. In Michigan, all K-12 schools will be closed from March 16 through April 6. It’s not just states — many cities have also decided to close entire school districts, including San Francisco, Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, and New Rochelle in New York state. |
Australia’s home affairs minister has contracted the coronavirusMarch 13, 2020 |
Nepal cancels Mount Everest expeditions amid coronavirus pandemicMarch 13, 2020 |
India records its first death from coronavirus
March 13, 2020
Death of a 76 year old male from #Karnataka is confirmed to be caused due to co-morbidity and he has also tested positive for #COVID19.
The details are here: pic.twitter.com/6Vou8iVOo9
— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) March 12, 2020
Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix has been canceled amid coronavirus fears
March 13, 2020
McLaren Racing withdraws from the 2020 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. pic.twitter.com/BZvHVKQoev
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) March 12, 2020
Trump suggests canceling the summer Olympics
March 13, 2020
Hi Folks. We have a new show tonight w no audience, but we cancelled next week’s shows before our scheduled break. I wish I could stay on stage to share this uncertain moment w you, but I don’t do this show alone, and I have to do what’s best for my staff. Hope to be back soon.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) March 13, 2020
Kenya reports it’s first case of the coronavirus, a female national who had returned from the U.S. via LondonMarch 13, 2020 |
Chelsea soccer player Hudson-Odoi tests positive for coronavirusMarch 13, 2020 |
Michigan is closing all K-12 school buildings
March 13, 2020
Tonight, I announced that in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, I am ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6.
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) March 13, 2020
Over 68,324 people have recovered from CoronavirusMarch 13, 2020 |
Saudi Arabia to close cinemas until further notice over coronavirusMarch 13, 2020 |
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19; PM begins 14-day isolationMarch 13, 2020 |
I have some additional news to share this evening. Unfortunately, the results of Sophie’s COVID-19 test are positive. Therefore, she will be in quarantine for the time being. Her symptoms remain mild and she is taking care of herself and following the advice of our doctor.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 13, 2020
Premier League: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tests positive for coronavirusMarch 13, 2020 |
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, forcing the club to put the entire first team in self-isolation and for its Premier League match against Brighton at the weekend to be postponed. |
Greece reports its first coronavirus deathMarch 12, 2020 |
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be tested for coronavirusMarch 12, 2020 |
Greta Thunberg calls to move climate strikes online because of the coronavirus
March 12, 2020
We can’t solve a crisis without treating it as a crisis and we must unite behind experts and science.
This of course goes for all crises.Now the experts urge us to avoid big public gatherings for a better chance to #flattenthecurve and slow the spreading of the Coronavirus. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/24o3a7J9ed
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) March 11, 2020
International Basketball Federation or FIBA Basketball suspends all competitionsMarch 12, 2020 |
Austria announces first coronavirus deathMarch 12, 2020 |
Coronavirus cases in India reach 73March 12, 2020 |
“It’s shocking” – Lewis Hamilton slams decision to hold Australian Grand Prix amid pandemicMarch 12, 2020 |
Sydney Opera House to be disinfected following Rita Wilson performanceMarch 12, 2020 |
LA City Council committee meetings are canceled due to the coronavirusMarch 12, 2020 |
Countries with Coronavirus Confirmed cases between 100 and 1,000March 12, 2020 |
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696 Cruise Ship 652 Switzerland 639 Japan 632 Norway 516 Denmark 503 Netherlands 500 Sweden 459 United Kingdom 314 Belgium 302 Austria 262 Qatar 195 Bahrain 178 Singapore 149 Malaysia 128 Australia 127 Israel 117 Canada |
Countries with more than 1,000 Coronavirus Confirmed casesMarch 12, 2020 |
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80,932 China 12,462 Italy 9,000 Iran 7,869 Korea, South 2,284 France 2,277 Spain 1,966 Germany 1,320 US |
Google sets up fund to offer paid sick leave to contractors and temp workers who can’t work due to COVID-19 symptoms or quarantinesMarch 12, 2020 |
Cannes film festival may get cancelled as death toll crosses 4,500 globallyMarch 12, 2020 |
The new buzz word during Coronavirus pandemic – social distancingMarch 12, 2020 |
UNICEF shares the coronavirus safety dance
March 12, 2020
Australia has unveiled a 17.63 billion Australian dollars stimulus plan to counter Coronavirus pandemicMarch 12, 2020 |
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Australia has unveiled a 17.63 billion Australian dollars ($11.4 billion) economic stimulus plan, the country’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a news release on Thursday. The package includes wage subsidies and cash payments for small businesses, to counter the impact of the novel coronavirus. |
California prisons are suspending visits because of the coronavirusMarch 12, 2020 |
New York cancels its St. Patrick’s Day paradeMarch 12, 2020 |
Dubai asks government employees to work remotely to prevent the spread of coronavirusMarch 12, 2020 |
Here is what Elon Musk has to say about the coronavirus pandemic
March 12, 2020
The coronavirus panic is dumb
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 6, 2020
Seen this? WHO releases animated video on 7 ways to prevent coronavirus infection