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March 13, 2020

United States

Government coronavirus response: Trump declares national emergency, test 'likely'

The move comes one day after Dr. Anthony Fauci called U.S. testing "a failing.'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a news conference about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden at the White House, March 13, 2020, in Washington.Dr. Anth

March 13, 2020

Business

Coronavirus: China joins US and Europe in moves to calm markets as economic anxiety grows

China’s central bank moves to pump an extra US$78 billion into banking system to spur additional lending

The People’s Bank of China said on Friday it pump an extra US$78 billion into the banking system. Photo: Reuters

March 13, 2020

Society

Coronavirus: Should I cancel my holiday?

Australians have been urged to avoid all non-essential international travel as the coronavirus spreads globally. But what if you have somewhere you really need or want to be?

Passengers, including American citizen Dylan Clairmont (R), 20, wait to board the last direct United Airlines flight from Berlin to New York at Tegel Airport before the Trump European travel ban went into effect on March 13, 2020. Picture: Se

March 13, 2020

Europe

‘SILENT HURRICANE’: Spain locked down after massive virus surge

The royal family have been tested as the deadly coronavirus sweeps Spain like a “silent hurricane”, as fears grow it could overtake Italy as Europe’s next frontline.

Parts of Spain have been put on lockdown after a surge in virus cases. Picture: AFP/Josep LAGOSource:AFP

March 13, 2020

World

China: ‘Patient zero’ may be US soldier

China’s foreign ministry spokesman has claimed the coronavirus may have started with a US soldier in what has been widely criticised as an attempt to save face.

Chinese Foreign Ministry new spokesman Zhao Lijian said the US may have started the outbreak. Picture: AP Photo/Andy Wong.Source:AP

March 13, 2020

Society

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson rubbed shoulders with multiple A-listers, including Oprah and the Jonas Brothers, days before testing positive.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson rubbed shoulders with some of the world's biggest stars days before testing positive for coronavirus in Australia. Picture: Rita Wilson/InstagramSource:Supplied

March 13, 2020

Asia

China tracks down first virus case

Chinese officials have tracked down the first case of someone being infected with coronavirus months before it spread across the world.

The first case of someone in China suffering from COVID-19 can be traced back to last November. Picture: STR/AFPSource:AFP

March 13, 2020

People

Kim freaks out fans with virus prediction

Kim Kardashian has sent shivers down fans’ spines after sharing an eerily accurate psychic coronavirus prediction from 2008.

Kim Kardashian freaks out her fans with an eerily accurate prediction by a psychic coronavirus was set to hit in 2020. Picture: Instagram/Kim KardashianSource:Instagram

March 13, 2020

Business

Star making a killing from coronavirus

A US rapper made a savvy investment not long before the outbreak of the coronavirus and it’s paying off big time.

Soulja Boy made a smart investment. Picture: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BETSource:Getty Images

March 13, 2020

Society

Celebrities who have coronavirus

The number of people infected with coronavirus worldwide is skyrocketing, and the rarefied world of celebrity is no protection. Here are the well-known names who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks pictured in 2008. Picture: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for BelvedereSource:Getty Images

March 13, 2020

Entertainment

Pete Buttigieg’s Super Awkward Late-Night Hosting Debut Sees Him Roasting Trump, Palin and Himself

The former South Bend mayor stepped in for Jimmy Kimmel Thursday night. It went about as well as you’d expect.

March 13, 2020

Odd News

Missionary impossible: Pornhub offers free premium access to Italians struggling to get through coronavirus lockdown

In these dark times, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe, the beacon of all that is good (and bad) in the world, Pornhub, has offered Italians stuck in lockdown free access to its premium service.

March 12, 2020

Canada

Trudeau’s wife tests POSITIVE for coronavirus, Canada's PM has “no symptoms” but to remain in self-isolation

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophia Gregoire Trudeau, has tested positive for Covid-19 after she showed flu-like symptoms upon return from the UK. The PM, who has been in self-quarantine, is said to be “in good health.”

FILE PHOTO: Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau wave on stage after the federal election at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. © Reuters / Carlo Allegri

March 12, 2020

Europe

‘WHAT AIRLINES WILL EXIST?’: EU fumes at Trump’s ‘unilateral’ ban

European Union leaders have lashed out over Donald Trump’s travel plan that has sparked chaos at airports across the continent, as the number of global flights takes a steep dive.

US President Donald Trump announced a shock ban on European travellers, despite the virus already being in the US. Picture: Brendan Smialowski / AFP.Source:AFP

March 12, 2020

Society

Why Wearing a Face Mask Is Encouraged in Asia, but Shunned in the U.S.

The U.S. government, in line with World Health Organization recommendations, says only those who are sick, or their caregivers, should wear masks

A man wears a face mask as he walks inside Grand Central Station in New York City on Mar. 8, 2020. Kena Betancur—AFP/Getty Images

March 12, 2020

World

Coronavirus: EU condemns Trump over US travel ban from 26 Schengen countries

The restrictions don't apply to legal permanent residents, immediate family of U.S. citizens or others "identified in the proclamation" signed by Trump.

President Donald Trump speaks in an address to the nation from the Oval Office at the White House about the coronavirus - Copyright Doug Mills/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

March 12, 2020

Sports

NBA suspends its season after player tests positive for coronavirus

The league said the suspension would begin after Wednesday night’s games.

A message on the video board at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena announced the postponement of the Thunder’s game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.Credit...Alonzo Adams/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

March 12, 2020

Tech

YouTube reverses coronavirus monetization policy

YouTube is doing an about face on its recent coronavirus policy.

YouTube will now allow some coronavirus videos to be monetized, reversing a move to demonetize content about the "sensitive topic" last week. / Getty

March 11, 2020

Entertainment

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus

As if the coronavirus pandemic didn't have everyone already on edge, there's now word that national treasure Tom Hanks has the virus.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the SAG Awards in January.

March 11, 2020

World

Trump to suspend all travel from Europe to U.S. for 30 days amid coronavirus pandemic

U.S. president blames EU for not acting quickly enough to address COVID-19 outbreak

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 11, 2020. © Doug Mills/Pool via REUTERS

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