1 week agoMore than 1,350 inmates escape from prisons in São Paulo after tensions over coronavirus restrictions; several guards being held hostage - EFE
Coronavirus cases rose to 47 in Turkey
1 week agoState health officials announce 33 new cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours. The source of how 51 patients were infected is unclear, another sign of growing community spread. Coronavirus COVID19
Tunisia: PM @ElyesFakhfakh announces closing of air and land borders and suspension of all commercial trips, except for commodities and cargo trips and some evacuation flights.
Tunisia bans all gatherings, closes public parks and markets to tackle the spread of coronavirus- PM
UEFA will announce on Tuesday on postponement of Euro 2020 Championships in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak: Financial Times
A student at Palos Verdes High School has tested positive for COVID19, it was announced Monday
Lebanese Minister of Health: Number of COVID19 infections in the country increased to 120
Coronavirus: 2 Global News employees in Toronto test positive for COVID19
1 week agoOrange County confirms 4 cases of COVID19 in the county.
Seven people in New York have died from COVID19, including a Department of Correction officer, Mayor de Blasio said.
Houston, Harris County expected to order bar closures, restrict restaurants over COVID19, sources say
IDPH reports 12 new coronavirus cases in Illinois, bringing state total to 105. Two new counties reporting cases - Peoria and Will. @GovPritzker mandates any gathering of 50 or more be canceled. He says Illinoisans who can stay home should continue to do so
There are 463 confirmed cases of coronavirus in NYC, though likely many more unconfirmed. Seven people have died, says @NYCMayor
Dow closes down 3,000 points (12.9%), largest point drop in history
5 more cases in Lexington County, SC
A third person has tested positive for the coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County
Serbia postpones the general elections because of the Corona virus
1 week agoBasra is under Coronavirus lockdown. Iraq
1 week agoThis is the District 2 station in Springfield where the Metro Transit Police officer who tested positive for COVID19 works. two people in full hazmat suits in the parking lot. Metro says the whole building is being cleaned
1 week ago"CDC Reports first known employee with COVID19 Infection" "This individual was not involved in the COVID19 response, has not been present in the CDC workplace since March 6, and was asymptomatic at that time."
The Egyptian Ministry of Health announces to take strict preventive measures in the governorates of Dakahlia, Minya, and Damietta
7 Bay Area counties in California order shelter-in-place: San Francisco, Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa, as well as the city of Berkeley.
Public Health announces 25 new cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles County, bringing county's total up to 94
Indiana Reports First Coronavirus Death The Indiana State Department of Health announced
2 COVID19 cases confirmed in Kyiv, one patient returned from France
The Jordanian Ministry of Health announces that the number of people infected with Coronavirus has increased to 23
Woman with suspected COVID19 infection has died in hospital in Chernivtsy
Pentagon: 8 more service members have contracted coronavirus in past two days, 18 now infected
Trump: We will close the borders with all countries that are exposed to a major spread of the virus
1 week agoCoronavirus: "We are at war" declares Emmanuel Macron who announces that for at least 15 days, non-essential movements will be prohibited in France
Trump: The epidemic may end in the United States in July or August if we do a good job
The death toll from the Corona virus in France has risen to 148 and total number of infection to 6633
Coronavirus: "The borders of the Schengen zone will be closed for 30 days", announces Macron
Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron announces the suspension of rents and the bills for water, gas and electricity
1 week agoUS President Trump: My administration is recommending that all Americans work to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel & avoid eating & drinking at bars-restaurants & public food courts. COVID19
1 week agoWhite House says 15 days to slow spread of COVID19: advice tonight to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people
Macron on fighting coronavirus: 'We are at war'
1 week ago"I will keep you updated on how I'm doing. No panic." Actor @idriselba announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for coronavirus
San Francisco Mayor Breed puts city on lockdown, says residents will be required to stay at home except for essential needs
Netanyahu says public services to enter emergency mode - managers will contact workers tonight to tell them if they have to work. Private sector to reduce activities - companies have to reduce workers in office by 70%, ppl can work in shifts or at home
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy: As of today, I am mobilizing the @NJNationalGuard to assist our COVID19 efforts in any way necessary
Russia bans foreign nationals from entering Russia starting 18th March until 1st May
The number of coronavirus infections in Iraq has risen to 133, and deaths to 10
The Pentagon: So far, 18 employees have been infected with the Corona virus
British actor Idris Elba has been infected with the Corona virus
1 week agoPresident of Ukraine Zelensky met with Ukrainian oligarchs to discus COVID19 response: Akhmetov, Yaroslavsky, Verevsky, Kolomoysky among them.
Actor Idris Elba tests positive for Coronavirus. Met with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in London before she tested positive
The number of presumptive positive cases of COVID19 in New Jersey has climbed to 178, with two fatalities reported
Coronavirus cases up to 28 in Alabama. Jefferson County has 17 cases
San Antonio doctor tests positive for COVID19 related to travel, quarantining at home
More San Jose firefighters, a communtiy center volunteer test positive for Coronavirus
Canada to close border to those who aren't Canadian citizens or permanent residents, their immediate families, or American citizens
Greece announces 21 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, bringing total to 352. Fifty-one are people with an unknown source of infection. 65 are hospitalized, 9 of them intubated. Death toll remains at 4
1 week agoFinland declares state of emergency, schools to close #covid19
New York State casinos, gyms, theaters, bars and restaurants closing 8pm, according to @NYGovCuomo. Restaurants to remain open for take-out only
President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra announces that he has been tested positive for coronavirus
Trading resumes and DJIA continues plunge - down 11.75%
Piñera confirms 155 people with Covid19 in Chile.
"We desperately need test kits, to diagnose suspects, as we are facing massive shortage of test kits," CM Jam Kamal tells PM Imran Khan.
1 week agoGovernment of India: No travel from the European Union or the UK to India from March 18 to 31 March
7 new confirmed cases in Russia, infected inside country, contacted previous known patients. Total number rises to 93, 20 new confirmed cases in Moscow
33 new COVID19 patients in Thailand today
Austrian Airlines plans to temporarily suspend all its flights from March 19 due to the Corona virus
G7 leaders will start videoconference call in about 45 minutes. EU's @vonderleyen and @eucopresident will meet the press afterwards. @realDonaldTrump, @BorisJohnson, Merkel, @EmmanuelMacron, @GiuseppeConteIT, @AbeShinzo and @Trudeau are expected to be on the call
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince: There will be no shortage of food supplies in the UAE
KY has first coronavirus death. 66-year-old resident of Bourbon County who tested positive for coronavirus has died
4 new cases COVID19 – 1 each from Odisha, Jammu&Kashmir, Ladakh and Kerala have been confirmed since the last update. There are a total of 114 confirmed cases in India as of today, including 10 discharged, 3 cured and 2 reported deaths
Lucas County reports first case of coronavirus, a male in his 70s who returned from Europe at the end of February
Tunisia announces the closure of the land borders with Libya due to Coronavirus
1 week agoUSC says a student who recently returned to Orange County from traveling overseas has tested positive for COVID19
2 cases of coronavirus reported in City of Lowell MA
89 new cases of coronavirus in Israel, bringing the total number of infections to 344
The number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands increased to 1413 and deaths to 24
Singapore has 17 new Covid19 cases – biggest single-day spike; 11 of the cases are imported
Bosnia's Federation entity declares state of emergency over coronavirus
At least 50 patients who were under treatment or in isolation for the coronavirus have fled Herat's regional hospital, health officials said
Egypt decides to suspend air traffic from next Thursday noon until March 31
The Government of Hungary has announced the closure of all borders to all foreigners from midnight tonight, 16 March. Only Hungarian citizens will be able to enter.
Turkey announces the suspension of congregational prayers in mosques to prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID19
HHS was hit by a cyber attack last night, sources tell and @shiramstein. Multiple incidents of hacking
Morocco announces the closure of all mosques from today
Public Health Wales says 30 more people have tested positive for COVID19 which brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 124
Germany suspends flights from Iran and China due to the Coronavirus
Somalia's Ministry of Health confirms first coronavirus case
President Rodrigo Duterte calls for a "ceasefire" with the New People's Army amid COVID19 threats in the country
1 week agoLiberia records first case of COVID19. The index patient is Nathaniel Blama, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, who returned home Friday, March 13, 2020 following a visit to Switzerland. President Weah has subsequently, instituted control measures
1 week agoTanzania confirms its first case of Coronavirus. The patient is 46 year-old Tanzanian lady, who arrived in the country yesterday from Belgium. She passed by Sweden and Denmark and entered the country
TODAY Show employee working at 30 Rockefeller Plaza has tested positive for COVID19, @NBCNews announced Monday
Tops Friendly Markets has learned that an associate who works at the corporate headquarters in Williamsville has tested positive for coronavirus
Virginia Reports State's First Death From Coronavirus. a man in his 70s who died of respiratory failure after acquiring the virus through an unknown source.
IMF: Ready To Mobilize $1Tln Loan Capacity To Fight COVID19
1 week agoTOPS statement on local Coronavirus case
DOH reports 2 additional patients positive for COVID19. Total is 142.
President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso tested positive for coronavirus
1 week agoOil drops, Brent tumbles 10% - Bloomberg
1 week agoOn coronavirus in Egypt, the American Centers for Disease Control says: "at least 60 cases in 15 states associated with multiple Nile River voyages in Egypt as of March 14, 2020."
1 week agoSerbian PM Brnabic today urged public to listen to the state and experts' recommendations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, otherwise, drastic measures will be introduced, including a complete ban on freedom of movement and a curfew
Palestinian Authority seals off Tulkarem after 2nd coronavirus case confirmed in the city. No one allowed to leave or enter Tulkarem
Government of Armenia restricts Media agencies to publish only official data on coronavirus
China eases restrictions imposed on the province of Hubei and allows thousands to return to their jobs
Iran reports 1053 new cases of Coronavirus and 129 new deaths in the last 24 hours; total of 14991 cases and 853 deaths
Seven more cases of the coronavirus were discovered in Croatia, bringing the tally up to 56, while three people have fully recovered
French President Emmanuel Macron condemns the unilateral border control measures taken by some European Union countries in an attempt to control the Corona virus outbreak
French Presidency: EU border measures to be announced in the coming hours
Government of Armenia declared state of emergency until 16th April
Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhgorod, Zaporizhiye, Poltava, Sumy and Mykolaiv closing all shops except groceries, petrol stations and drugstores starting tomorrow due to COVID19
Government of Armenia started emergency meeting to discus introduction of state of emergency in the whole country
Morocco closes restaurants, cinemas, entertainment centers and stadiums
6 diagnosed with coronavirus in Austin area
Algeria temporarily suspends flights and maritime movements to and from Europe, starting March 19
Kyiv closes all shops except groceries, pharmacies, gas stations
Emmanuel Macron will speak tonight at 8 p.m. live on television
Georgia is closing borders for foreign citizens starting March 18
Belarus has confirmed nine more cases of COVID19, bringing total number to 36
Thailand records 33 new cases of coronavirus, bringing its number to 147
President of Belarus Lukashenka: Russia is burning of coronavirus, and it is calm situation in Belarus. And why are they closing the border?
Ethiopia announces the fifth infection with the Corona virus
More positive cases of coronavirus announced, bringing Florida's total to 149, health officials say
1 week agoThe @ECDOH is investigating possible exposure from the Coronavirus case in Clarence. A child in the home of that infected patient is a student here at Clarence Center Elementary.
The Strategic Communication Group informs that, until today, March 16, in Romania, 158 cases of people infected with COVID-19 coronavirus have been confirmed.
CDC recommends no events of more than 50 people for next eight weeks
Germany recommends its citizens not to travel abroad to any country except when necessary
Dubai closes hotel bars, pubs, swimming pools and beaches until the end of March
The number of coronavirus infections in Switzerland has risen to over 2,200
Romania declares state of national emergency cause of COVID19
25 new cases of coronavirus infection COVID19 in Poland. A total of 150, of which three people died. The vast majority of patients are in good condition
2 more cases of COVID19 coronavirus confirmed in Chernivtsi. Total number in Ukraine: 5
China said on Monday that Beijing logged six new imported cases of coronavirus on Monday as of 2 p.m., according to the official China Central Television (CCTV). Of the new cases, four were from Spain, while two were from the UK
Bahrain announces the first death of coronavirus: Bahraini woman aged 65 years
Director of the Public Health Service in France: We find it difficult to contain the rates of coronavirus outbreaks
All Parks and Gardens in Srinagar, Kashmir closed until further notice in view of the COVID19
Coronavirus: Japan identifies 15 infection clusters, with biggest from music venues in Osaka
The number of coronavirus infections in Israel has risen to 250
Russian PM: we decided to close border with Belarus for people movement
Israeli army spokesperson says case 247 is an Israeli army soldier who was infected from case 174. In total 5 Israeli army soldiers have been infected with Coronavirus
Philippines Agriculture Department confirms the detection of H5N6 or bird flu — a highly-pathogenic avian influenza — in Nueva Ecija
Mike Pence: The food supply chain is ongoing and stores are still open and you don't need to worry
St Lucia issues travel restrictions on persons travelling from Spain, France, the UK, Germany & Iran due to coronavirus - from 12AM Tuesday; persons travelling from US showing respiratory symptoms face 14 days quarantine; cruises not allowed to dock in SLU from Monday
Public health is reporting 32 new cases of COVID19 today, bringing the confirmed case count total in @KingCountyWA to 420 + a reminder to respond to the need for blood donations
California Gov. @GavinNewsom calling for closure of all bars and wineries and home isolation of everyone 65 and older
Jordan: number of Coronavirus rises to 12
Maduro announces that from 5:00 am on Monday, Caracas, La Guaira, Miranda, Zulia, Táchira, Apure and Cojedes enter into social quarantine. 15Mar
Nicolas Maduro: "Starting tomorrow, Monday at 05:00, the REDI region number 1 and other ZODIs enter a collective quarantine. In other words, we are going to take the first step in areas where the highest incidence of this imported virus"
All cases are imported from different parts of the world. Thus, Venezuela has 17 patients who tested positive for COVID19 in its territory - @PresidencialVen
Maduro: "Today we have detected seven more cases of COVID19. All imported."
Turkey has diagnosed 12th patient with COVIDー19, Turkish Health Minister announces. Seven of the cases related to travel to Europe, three of them connected to the US
Fed takes emergency action to slash short-term rate to nearly zero and ease banking rules to encourage lending
Gov. Cuomo announces NYC schools will close amid the coronavirus outbreak. @melissadderosa, Secretary to the Governor, says they will close early this week. Cuomo says NYC must have a plan for child care and providing food for students
Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero and launches massive $700 billion quantitative easing program
US Fed slashes key interest rate to 0-0.25% amid pandemic
Coronavirus: two confirmed cases on British bases on Cyprus
[email protected] Ukraine program is evacuating all volunteers because of coronavirus. The program here is — with 300+ PCVs, its biggest of any country
The Saudi Crown Prince and British Prime Minister in a phone call stress the need for an internationally coordinated response to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus
2 week agoHere are the newest numbers released by the @MassDPH on Coronavirus. The number of total cases in Mass is 164. 45 are confirmed. 119 presumptive
Two new cases of coronavirus infection (SARS-CoV-2) in Poland. Wroclaw and Szczecin. Patients in good condition. A total of 125 cases, of which three people died
PUERTO RICO: Governor Vázquez Garced has ordered a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting today.
SC Gov. @henrymcmaster urges a halt of public gatherings of 100 people or more to slow coronavirus outbreak in addition to closing public schools through the end of the month
2 week agoThe government of Puerto Rico just used the emergency alert system to notify everyone with a cell phone that a curfew goes into effect tonight from 9 PM to 5 AM & continues every night until March 30, by order of Governor @wandavazquezg
COVID19 in Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear says the state has 20 total positive coronavirus cases. 5 in Fayette County, 5 in Jefferson County, 6 in Harrison County, and 1 each in Bourbon, Montgomery, Nelson and Clark counties. 1 patient is in bad shape, isn't expected to recover
A second person tested positive for the coronavirus in SLO County on Sunday. The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department reported
Illinois Gov. Pritzker announces closure of bars and restaurants in Illinois for sit-down dining
An employee at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management has tested positive for coronavirus.
LA Mayor Garcetti tells CNN there is a shortage of coronavirus tests in the city and "we are scrambling" to get more, says LA looks like a "ghost town" and bars will be ordered shut down today to prevent further spread
The number of COVID19 infections in Tunisia has risen to 20
2 week agoKosovo Government has voted (online) the national emergency due to covid19 crisis
Portugal will put restrictions on the border with Spain on Monday for travel for tourism. Prime Minister António Costa guarantees the transport of goods and the free movement of cross-border workers
Ohio Gov. DeWine announces all bars and restaurants will be closed beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday night
"Despite a positive COVID19 test from a passenger who had disembarked days earlier, thousands of people were allowed to leave a cruise ship in Miami Sunday without undergoing medical screening." There are 2 more cruise ships arriving in Florida, Tuesday
2 week ago16 New Cases of Confirmed COVID19 in LA County. Total is 69 cases
197 new cases in Belgium in past day, total now 886
Serbia calls state of emergency to counter coronavirus
L'viv to close all shops except groceries, drugstores and petrol stations starting Monday
Algeria: 6 new cases of coronavirus registered, bringing the total number to 54
The amount of confirmed COVID19 cases increased from 64 to 99 in one day
Seventh person connected to University of Delaware tests positive for coronavirus
2 week agoMiami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announces closures in parts of South Beach, as well as a curfew over the next seven days
Despite a positive COVID19 test from a passenger who had disembarked days earlier, thousands of people were allowed to leave a cruise ship in Miami Sunday without undergoing medical screening
2 week agoCoronavirus: 300 Fort Bragg soldiers returning from Afghanistan quarantined
5,400 cases of coronavirus in France on Sunday as of 6 p.m. (+901) and 120 dead (+41). COVID19
Officials at Eastern Connecticut State University confirmed a faculty member tested positive for the coronavirus
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announces that they have declared a public health emergency which will allow the city the ability to deploy resources and personnel they say is necessary to combat the Coronavirus
2 week agoEl Paso officials announce 2nd coronavirus case in El Paso
There are 39 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Tennessee, including 17 in Davidson County and 14 in Williamson County
2 week agoThere are 7 new cases of Corinavirus in Tennessee since yesterday.
Turkey closes bars, nightclubs, dancing bars and similar venues beginning on Monday 10am — Interior Ministry
A Fred Meyer employee who works at the Monroe location at 18805 State Route 2 tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson for the grocery chain confirmed
Minnesota has 14 new cases of coronavirus, total at 35
2 week agoSecond Person Tests Positive For Coronavirus At Northwestern University
A spokesperson for APH said two more people have tested presumptive positive for the virus. KXAN previously reported three confirmed cases.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has authorized that all school districts in Arkansas close starting Tuesday through Spring Break.
Officials say AsburyPark has declared a state of emergency amid the coronavirusoutbreak
A patient with a confirmed positive coronavirus case is being treated at Jefferson Hospital, Allegheny Health Network confirmed
Corona Virus: curfew imposed in Baghdad and Najaf, starting Tuesday
Third coronavirus-related death in New York
Iraq suspends all commercial flights to Baghdad International Airport for a week as from March 17 over Coronavirus outbreak
TSA officer at Ft. Lauderale-Hollywood International Airport has tested positive for the coronavirus.
[email protected] announces 31 new coronavirus cases in state. Total at 98. He says officials are working "toward inevitable extended shutdown of our schools."
The Ohio Department of Health announced 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus as of Sunday afternoon
San Francisco's coronavirus numbers increase, including 2 UCSF workers
A member of the Ithaca College community has tested positive for the coronavirus
An employee at South Georgia Medical Center has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated
Turkish government meeting on coronavirus has ended: Flights to country from Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands will be stopped by 24:00 on 15 March.
Qatar decides to stop public transportation in Doha
2 week agoThe Irish government is asking pubs in the country to close until at least March 29th and "strongly advises against" any house parties
Italian officials say deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic has risen to 1,809 from 1,441 with the total number of cases rising to 24,747 from 21,157
Starting March 17, due to coronavirus, Moldova completely suspends air traffic and closes borders - Prime Minister
Lebanon banks to close until end of month as government takes further measures to shut down country to prevent spread of Coronavirus
Germany closes its borders with France, Austria and Switzerland due to Coruna
9 of Singapore's new cases are imported – patients had travel history to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and also Europe, Australia and the US. Hong Kong and China have also reported a surge of imported cases. COVID19
Lebanon: President announces that the country is in a state of medical emergency, calls for general mobilization - specific measures to be unveiled
Switzerland reports 841 new cases of coronavirus, 2,200 cases in total. Switzerland's largest daily increase so far
