Health & Science

Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 09:49 UTC
Chile in one year has lost 1,8 million jobs, and unemployment reached 12%

The Chilean government has begun to gradually lift restrictions in the country in an attempt to reactivate the economy, given a drop in new cases with 1,556 (the lowest rate in three months), though areas with a high level of new cases remain under quarantine.
Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 09:01 UTC
China suspends beef imports from a Brazilian meatpacker Minerva plant

China said it would temporarily suspend imports from a beef plant owned by Brazilian meatpacker Minerva SA for a week, in the latest suspension amid concerns over coronavirus contamination in Brazilian meat plants.
Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 09:00 UTC
IAATO Antarctic fellowship for a scientist to research micro-plastic in aquatic systems

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP), have announced one of the recipients of the Antarctic Fellowship 2020.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands mini budget less likely, despite a “slight deficit” instead of a planned surplus

A Falkland Islands mini budget looks much less likely now, based on what Financial Secretary Tim Waggott told MLAs (lawmakers) at a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 09:00 UTC
US cruise industry anticipates a month extension of the “No Sail Order”

The No Sail Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is scheduled to expire on September 30, and as of now, no further updates have come from the organization.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Oscar winning film directors appeal for help for movie theaters: 69% face bankruptcy

Oscar-winning film directors James Cameron, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese joined forces with movie theater owners on Wednesday in an appeal for financial help, saying they feared for the future of the industry.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Johnson yields to Parliament rebellion over powers to introduce more coronavirus restrictions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government defused a rebellion on Wednesday over its sweeping powers to introduce coronavirus restrictions, promising angry lawmakers more say over the introduction over any new national measures.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
World Bank plans US$ 12bn to help poor countries with Covid-19 vaccine purchase and distribution

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve US$12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against COVID-19. The bank has already implemented emergency response programs in 111 countries and the extra money, if approved, would be aimed at low- and middle-income countries.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Post lockdown Mediterranean cruise vessel docks in Greece with coronavirus cases

The first cruise ship to sail to Greece since the coronavirus lockdown docked at the port of Piraeus early on Tuesday after a dozen crew members were reported positive for the virus, state news agency ANA said.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Chile announced US$ 2 billion package to help recover and create new jobs

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday the launch of US$ 2 billion in subsidies aimed at creating new jobs or recovering those lost during months of lockdown aimed at stemming the coronavirus pandemic in the globe’s top copper producer.