Tag: COVID-19

Friday, March 27th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Falklands suspends schools, nurseries and play-parks until 4 May

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, is stepping up its response measures to COVID- 19 after it was confirmed that the King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is currently treating a critically ill child. Chief Executive Barry Rowland said that although it has not been confirmed, it is suspected that the child has contracted Coronavirus. Under the new phase of the response, schools, nurseries, and play-parks will close as of Friday 27 March and will not re-open until at least the start of the new term on 4 May.
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 - 08:55 UTC
Bolsonaro clashes with governors over lockdowns: “they are destroying Brazil”

President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday blasted as criminals the governors and mayors of Brazil’s largest states and cities for imposing lockdowns to slow the coronavirus outbreak, as tensions with his health minister simmered. The death toll rose to 57 from 46 while confirmed cases rose to 2,433 from 2,201 the day before.
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 08:44 UTC
South American countries agree to ensure smooth flow of goods and food supplies in the region

Agriculture ministers from various South American countries participated in a video conference on Monday, March 23, to discuss harmonization of standards and ensure the smooth flow of goods and food supplies throughout the region during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Spain extends state of emergency two weeks after it reported 783 deaths in one day

Spain extended its state of emergency for two more weeks to allow the government to extend stringent lockdown measures in a desperate attempt to contain the coronavirus. Spain reported 738 new deaths in one day on Wednesday while Italy announced 683. The two countries have the highest fatality rate in the global pandemic.
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Argentina's “Children and youth protection project” receives US$ 300 million from World Bank

The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new US$ 300 million operation to support Argentina’s efforts to strengthen its social protection system and minimize the impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable families.
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 08:25 UTC
Pandemic: total lockdown in Colombia; Chile extends schools closure until May

Countries across Latin America tightened measures on Wednesday to halt the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, with more lockdowns and school closures as well as increased aid to the region's poorest.
Thursday, March 26th 2020 - 08:01 UTC
World Bank and IMF call on bilateral creditors to suspend payments from poor countries

The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have issued the following joint statement to the G20 concerning debt relief for the poorest countries: