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March 17, 2020

Europe

The UK abandoned its coronavirus plan after realizing it would have resulted in 'hundreds of thousands of deaths

The UK abruptly changed its coronavirus strategy Monday after new data suggested its existing approach would result in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a news conference in London on Thursday addressing the government's response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/Pool

March 17, 2020

Entertainment

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Reportedly Released From Australian Hospital After Coronavirus Treatment

Hanks’ management did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

March 17, 2020

Science & Environnement

Coronavirus: Clinical trial for vaccine begins as EU expected to close external borders

The first participants in a clinical trial for a coronavirus vaccine at a research institute in Seattle received doses on Monday.

A medical worker at an emergency structure in Italy - Copyright AP

March 16, 2020

Europe

Coronavirus: France imposes 15-day lockdown, further measures expected

A street in Amsterdam is deserted amid a lockdown. Picture: Bart MAAT / ANP / AFPSource:AFP

March 16, 2020

United States

'The Market's in Panic Mode.' Stock Markets Plunge 12% Amid Coronavirus Fears

Markets plunged Monday as investors fled risky assets amid the mounting economic toll of the coronavirus outbreak, while treasuries surged despite dramatic moves from the Federal Reserve and other central banks

March 16, 2020

United States

Trump urges no gatherings of 10+ people, says peak of coronavirus could carry into ‘July or August’

The White House is encouraging people to avoid crowds of 10 or more and practice social distancing over the next 15 days, while President Donald Trump admits the response to the disease could last for months.

Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on the administration's response to the coronavirus in Washington. © REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

March 16, 2020

United States

Coronavirus market carnage: Dow plummets 3,000 points

Stocks, oil, gold and bitcoin all took a beating after emergency moves by the US Fed failed to stem virus fears.

With so many unknowns surrounding the coronavirus crisis, investors took little solace from the United States Federal Reserve's extraordinary emergency measures [Andrew Kelly/Reuters]

March 16, 2020

United States

Italy Has Been Trying To Send Us A Warning. Will We Listen?

The country with the world’s second-worst COVID-19 outbreak is imploring the United States and the rest of the world not to make the same mistakes.

March 16, 2020

Americas

Coronavirus: Canada closes borders as America starts shutting down

Americans abroad have been warned to “come home now” as major borders close and the US shuts down on a mass scale.

March 16, 2020

Europe

UK Government’s ‘herd immunity’ plan sparks fear and fury

UK residents are scared and angry after the government’s chief scientific adviser suggested “herd immunity” may be the best way to tackle Britain’s ballooning coronavirus outbreak.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been criticised for not cracking down on mass gatherings amid a ballooning virus outbreak. Picture: SIMON DAWSON / POOL / AFPSource:Picture: SIMON DAWSON / POOL / AFP

March 16, 2020

Entertainment

Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, actress Olga Kurylenko and more notable names have also been diagnosed.

March 16, 2020

Europe

EU wants 30-day restriction on all non-essential travel to bloc

Brussels wants to introduce a 30-day restriction on all non-essential travel into the European Union in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Ursula von der Leyen - Copyright Virginia Mayo/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserve

March 16, 2020

United States

Surgeon general says U.S. cases are at the point where Italy was 2 weeks ago

Adams’ details about the capacity of roll-out of drive-through and walk-by testing sites, however, contradicted other administration officials.

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, flanked by White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx,‬ addresses reporters during the daily Coronavirus Task Force.

March 16, 2020

Internet Buzz

Heidi Klum shared a video of her kissing her husband through glass while they waited for coronavirus results

Heidi Klum said she's staying apart from her husband Tom Kaulitz as the couple awaits coronavirus test results.

Heidi Klum kissed Tom Klaulitz between a pane of glass. Heidi Klum/Instagram

March 16, 2020

Middle East

Coronavirus Iranian deaths at 853, Ayatollah Bathaei-Golpaygani dies

The country's death toll from Covid-19 has now reached 853 in total, with 129 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a health ministry official tweeted on Monday.

A medical staff member in protective gear checks the temperature of a cleric man amid concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, at Najaf airport in the holy city of Najaf upon his arrival from Iran, Iraq March 15, 2020. (photo credit&#x

March 16, 2020

Europe

Coronavirus situation in France ‘extremely worrying’ & getting worse rapidly, top health official warns

French people should not underestimate the threat of the coronavirus since the situation in the country is already dire and likely to get worse fast, a senior health official has warned, adding that people need to stay home.

March 16, 2020

Africa

Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions

Several African states have imposed far-reaching restrictions in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

AFP / Kenya has ordered all schools to close

March 16, 2020

Entertainment

Ariana Grande Tears Into Fans Downplaying COVID-19: ‘Dangerous and Selfish’

The singer also urged people to act constructively and call senators to urge support of the coronavirus relief bill.

March 16, 2020

Europe

Coronavirus: Germany latest country to close borders

Germany has become the latest country to close borders as European nations try to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

AFP / The French-German border is allowing only goods and commuters to pass

March 15, 2020

Society

NYC Mayor Orders Closure of All Movie Theaters and Concert Venues

Latest response to coronavirus pandemic will take effect Tuesday morning

The Salty Dog in Brooklyn is pictured still operating just hours before Mayor de Blasio ordered all bars to shut down.(Danny Iudici for New York Daily/for New York Daily News)

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