Stories for March 31st 2020

Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Falklands receives 28 coronavirus test results from UK and all are negative

The Falkland Islands hospital, KEMH, announced on Monday it has received 28 coronavirus test results back from the UK which are all negative for COVID-19, which according to the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rebecca Edwards means that at this stage the Falkland Islands does not yet have a confirmed case of COVID-19.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Russia's oil giant Rosneft, yields to US pressure: ceases operations in Venezuela

Russian oil production giant Rosneft said it had ceased operating in Venezuela and transferred its assets to a company own entirely by the Russian government. The move is apparently intended to shield the company from US sanctions aimed at punishing entities that do business with the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 08:10 UTC
Surprising factory activity numbers in China, according to Beijing stats office

Factory activity in China unexpectedly expanded in March after contracting sharply to a record low, but the rapid global spread of the coronavirus is expected to keep businesses and the overall economy under heavy pressure as foreign demand slumps.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 07:58 UTC
Falklands' eligibility criteria for self employed and private sector workers affected by Covid-19 response

In an update on the measures announced on 26 March for self-employed workers and private-sector workers, referred to the current coronavirus global pandemic, the Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved two additional eligibility criteria.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 07:56 UTC
Falklands receives extra pharmaceutical and equipment supplies from UK

With the arrival of extra supplies of pharmaceuticals and equipment on the UK/Falklands Airbridge last Friday evening, the hospital in Stanley, KEMH, has put into effect its well-developed plans for handling Covid 19 cases.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 07:55 UTC
World's largest meat processor confident in the recovery of the Chinese market

Brazil's JBS, the world’s largest meat processor, believes that the coronavirus pandemic may cause container shortages, port disruptions, and other logistical problems, but that exports should remain strong thanks to Chinese demand.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 07:44 UTC
Small drop in Brazil's agribusiness exports to China in first two months of 2020

Brazil’s Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) held a live debate via Instagram on March 27 to assess the impact the coronavirus has had on exports.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 07:25 UTC
Falklands provides childcare for essential key workers' children

As of this Monday 30 March, the Falklands' Education Department is providing childcare for the children of essential key workers to enable them to go to work. Parents in this category have been contacted directly. Home learning packs are being delivered to those who were unable to collect them.
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Morrison Falklands acquired by the Irish group RSK

RSK, an integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has acquired construction company Morrison Falklands Ltd (now trading as RSK Falkland Islands) and consulting engineering practice Nicholas O’Dwyer, according to reports in the Irish media.