Health & Science

Saturday, March 28th 2020 - 08:39 UTC
US approves the massive US$ 2,2 trillion package to cope with the pandemic

The US House of Representatives on Friday approved a US$2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in American history - to help people and businesses cope with the economic downturn inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Saturday, March 28th 2020 - 08:32 UTC
Falklands' government is responding to the coronavirus challenge magnificently, governor Nigel Phillips

In a brief message to the people of the Falkland Islands referred to the current coronavirus epidemic, governor Nigel Phillips CBE praised the Islands' government magnificent response to the challenge and underlined the toughness and resilience of the Falklands' people.
Saturday, March 28th 2020 - 08:26 UTC
Brazil's central bank preparing a “financial bazooka” to prevent recession becoming depression

Brazil’s central bank could soon be forced to fire up the money printing presses if the coronavirus-fueled recession facing Latin America’s largest economy is as devastating as some economists fear.
Friday, March 27th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
World leaders pledge US$ 5 trillion to address the global economic collapse

World leaders on Thursday promised US$5 trillion to stave off global economic collapse from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed 21,000 people and shut down huge swathes of the globe.
Friday, March 27th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Pandemic: Falklands government financial support for employers and employees

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced this week an initial range of measures aimed at supporting employers and ensuring employees and self-employed continue to receive pay if they have to self-isolate due to Coronavirus.
Friday, March 27th 2020 - 08:52 UTC
Xi calls Trump to improve bilateral ties; offers to help combat coronavirus

Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Friday that he hopes the United States will take substantive action to improve bilateral ties, China's foreign ministry said.
Friday, March 27th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
Britain has ordered 10.000 ventilators from vacuum cleaner company Dyson

Britain has placed an emergency order of 10,000 ventilators designed at breakneck speed by bag-less vacuum cleaner company Dyson, the first fruits of an industry-wide call to arms to prepare for the looming peak of the coronavirus outbreak.
Friday, March 27th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
British charity and scientists training dogs to help detect Covid 19

A British charity has teamed up with scientists to see whether dogs could help detect COVID-19 through their keen sense of smell, they said on Friday. Medical Detection Dogs will work with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Durham University in northeast England to determine whether canines could help diagnoses.
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 18:53 UTC
IATA: Airlines need $US200 billion in liquidity to face “apocalypse”

As passenger demand evaporated around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned airlines are fighting for survival. The airline association stated that airlines need $US200 billion in liquidity support as they face “apocalypse now.”
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 18:16 UTC
Falkland Islands: New stage in Government COVID-19 response

The King Edward Memorial Hospital is currently dealing with a critically ill child, who is suspected to have COVID-19. Until this is confirmed by test, this remains a matter of clinical judgment. As a result of this, the Falkland Islands Government is moving its response to the next stage, in accordance with our Infectious Disease Plan and other preparations. Our thoughts go out to the child, the child’s family and friends.