Tag: COVID-19

Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 12:17 UTC
The 14,7 million Euro coronavirus masks order that never reached Germany

Authorities in Germany have fallen victim to a multi-million-euro fraud involving masks much needed in the coronavirus pandemic, prosecutors said on Tuesday. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state and one of the hardest hit, paid 14.7 million euros for some 10 million masks in March only to discover they did not exist, according to prosecutors in Traunstein, Bavaria.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 10:33 UTC
Gloria Stefan invites you to sing “Put on your mask”

Another COVID-19 parody song has appeared, this time by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan. She posted a video of the song on her Instagram inspired by her 1989 hit Get On Your Feet. This time, however, instead of getting on one’s feet, Estefan is encouraging others to “Put On Your Mask”.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
Brazil and US clash over delivery of Chinese supplies of medical equipment

The US ambassador to Brazil on Tuesday denied reports that the US government took over Chinese supplies of medical equipment that were ordered by Brazil to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:28 UTC
Brazilian athletes and soccer players helping favela residents with food and money to battle COVID-19

As infections of the novel coronavirus rise steadily in Brazil and threaten to cause chaos in its densely populated favelas, some of the country's leading athletes are stepping up to help the most vulnerable communities.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:18 UTC
Trump blasts WHO for focusing on China and issuing bad advice on coronavirus

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized the World Health Organization on Tuesday, accusing it of being too focused on China and issuing bad advice during the coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Argentina beef exports to the EU and China plunge

Market reports suggest that Argentine beef shipments to the European Union have reduced to almost zero amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Sales to China, the main buyer, have dropped below 2019 levels.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 07:59 UTC
Brazilian Health minister remains: Bolsonaro's decision overturned by the generals in his cabinet

Brazilian Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said on Monday he will continue in his post after overcoming a disagreement with President Jair Bolsonaro over the need for social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 07:53 UTC
Beijing furious with Brazil after Education minister links COVID-19 pandemic to China's “plan for world domination”

China demanded an explanation from Brazil on Monday after the conservative government’s education minister linked the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to the Asian country’s “plan for world domination,” in a tweet imitating a Chinese accent.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
COVID-19 hits hard US economy, with millions of jobs lost, but the dollar remains king

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has caused millions of people to lose their jobs and brought the economy to its knees but it has not dethroned the American dollar. On the contrary, the currency has risen in value this year, gaining six percent from its lowest point reached in early March, according to the US dollar index, which measures the greenback's value against a basket of other currencies.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 07:49 UTC
US warns China following the sinking of a Vietnamese fishing vessel near disputes islands

The United States on Monday warned China not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to exert itself in the South China Sea after Vietnam said Beijing sank a trawler.