Stories for April 22nd 2020

Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Trump orders a plan to aid US struggling oil companies with massive supply glut

President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered his administration to come up with a plan to aid US oil companies struggling with a massive supply glut and record low crude prices. “We will never let the great U.S. Oil & Gas Industry down,” Trump tweeted.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:55 UTC
UK COVID-19 deaths far higher than government numbers, says the Stats Office

The true extent of Britain's COVID-19 death toll was more than 40% higher than the government's daily figures indicated as of Apr 10, according to data that put the country on track to become among the worst-hit in Europe.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:54 UTC
Another MPC member tests positive for COVID-19; Falklands' building industry resumes this Wednesday

The Falkland Islands government reported on Tuesday that the latest test results received by KEMH have shown one positive case for COVID-19 out of 18 swabs tested. The positive was for an individual at Mount Pleasant Complex, who is in isolation as part of the on-going MPC arrangements for dealing with cases.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:48 UTC
WHO insists with bats; claims no evidence to suggest coronavirus was manipulated in Chinese lab

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that all available evidence suggests that the novel coronavirus originated in bats in China late last year and it was not manipulated or constructed in a lab.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Netflix booming and with soaring profits thanks to global lockdown

Netflix on Tuesday reported soaring profits as paid subscriptions surged by almost 16 million at the streaming television service during lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:35 UTC
Immigration green card seekers face 60 days suspension, “to protect US jobs”

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was suspending immigration for green-card seekers for 60 days, arguing the controversial move would protect US jobs.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:03 UTC
Wall Street markets tumble for a second straight session on Tuesday

Wall Street stocks tumbled for a second straight session on Tuesday as worries about the chaos in the oil market overshadowed progress in Washington on additional relief for small businesses.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:51 UTC
Trump wishes North Korea's Kin Jong Un “is doing well”

US President Donald Trump wished North Korea's Kim Jong Un “well” on Tuesday but stopped short of directly commenting on the reclusive leader's health amid reports he underwent surgery.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:49 UTC
South Georgia remains free of COVID-19; Grytviken closed to visitors until next August

South Georgia remains free from COVID-19. The government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, have implemented strict procedures to minimize the risk of exposure to the staff at South Georgia, and work continues in as normal a fashion as possible on the island.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:45 UTC
US Senate approves bipartisan US$ 480 billion relief package for small businesses

The US Senate approved a bipartisan, nearly half-trillion-dollar relief package on Tuesday, with funding earmarked for devastated small businesses, overwhelmed hospitals, and a ramp-up of testing nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.