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Impact of pandemic stretches from schools to world’s leaders
Published On: March 13, 2020 12:03 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 13: Schools shut down across much of Europe. Gatherings were canceled or banned from California to Germany. And the coronavirus reached directly into the world’s centers of power Thursday, with politicians in Canada, Brazil, Spain and elsewhere either testing positive for the new virus or putting themselves in quarantine as fallout from the pandemic further upended daily life.
Canada: Trudeau’s wife tests positive for new coronavirus
Published On: March 13, 2020 09:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
TORONTO, March 13: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office announced Thursday night.
Ireland to shut schools and universities over coronavirus
Published On: March 12, 2020 07:13 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBLIN, March 12: Ireland will shut schools, universities and childcare facilities until March 29 and restrict mass gathering to slow the spread of the coronavirus, acting Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Thursday.
Norway to close all schools as coronavirus spread: NTB news agency
Published On: March 12, 2020 05:57 PM NPT By: Reuters
OSLO, March 12: Norway will announce the closure of all kindergartens and schools to curb the spread of the coronavirus, following a similar step by neighboring Denmark, news agency NTB reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.
Australia unveils $11.4 billion in virus outbreak stimulus
Published On: March 12, 2020 02:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PERTH, Australia, March 12: Australia on Thursday put forward a $17.6 billion (US $11.4 billion) stimulus package meant to stave off a recession due to the impact of the virus outbreak on its economy.
China's coronavirus epicenter sees single-digit cases for first time
Published On: March 12, 2020 01:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 12: As the spread of the virus continues to slow, Hubei province announced on Thursday a further loosening of travel restrictions and will also allow some industries to resume production in two of its cities and two counties.
Hong Kong dismisses U.S. criticism over human rights
Published On: March 12, 2020 01:02 PM NPT By: Reuters
HONG KONG, March 12: Hong Kong on Thursday dismissed U.S. criticism of its human rights practices, saying the Asian financial hub was “firmly committed” to upholding and safeguarding freedoms.
Trump ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
Published On: March 12, 2020 12:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March 12: President Donald Trump’s decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest stunning setback for an airline industry that is reeling from a drop in bookings and a surge in people who are canceling reservations for fear of contracting the coronavirus.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
Published On: March 12, 2020 07:24 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 12: Tom Hanks and his actress-singer wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.
Trump suspends travel between US and Europe for 30 days
Published On: March 12, 2020 07:16 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March 12: President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.
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