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UK and US had worst days trading since 2008 GFC; Global cases near 110,000; Grand Princess passengers disembark. Follow the latest news.UK and US had worst days trading since 2008 GFC; Global cases near 110,000; Grand Princess passengers disembark. Follow the latest news.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not been tested for the coronavirus, the White House said on Monday, though at least two lawmakers with whom he has recently come into contact have announced they were self-quarantining after attending a conference with a person who had tested positive for the virus, Reuters reports.
“The President has not received Covid-19 testing because he has neither had prolonged close contact with any known confirmed Covid-19 patients, nor does he have any symptoms. President Trump remains in excellent health, and his physician will continue to closely monitor him,” White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement.
Mongolia said on Tuesday that a French national working in the country has been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus, marking the country’s first case. The National Emergency Commission said in a statement the patient, a 57-year-old man, travelled to Mongolia from France and transited through Moscow. The government has identified 42 people the patient has met with and another 120 individuals who had close contact with the patient, who works for Badrakh Energy in southern Dornogovi province and is in stable condition.
Mongolia has suspended all local travel in Dornogovi province, the commission said.
The infection comes despite stringent border and travel controls imposed by Ulaanbaatar to keep out the virus.Mongolia has halted border crossings from China, imposed travel bans on people from Japan and South Korea until March 11 and suspended schools through end-March. Mongolian President Battulga Khaltmaa and other government officials submitted to a 14-day quarantine in late February after returning home from their visit to China as a precautionary measure.
Emergency workers are still working to find 12 people after a hotel in Quanzhou in Fujian province, used in part as a quarantine centre, collapsed on Saturday night. A total of 18 people have died, according to the latest update.
Part of Beijing Capital Airport is to be sectioned off for flights coming from countries severely affected by the virus so that travellers can be more thoroughly screened, according to a meeting held by officials in Beijing on Monday afternoon. They did not say when this would start.
China’s ministry of emergency management said on Tuesday that three emergency services officials in Tianjin, Shandong, and Henan had died from “overwork”. The ministry said the three “sacrificed themselves on the frontline”. I tweeted about it here.
France’s culture minister, Franck Riester, has become the latest politician to contract the coronavirus, a government colleague said on Monday, after several lawmakers were diagnosed with coronavirus.
Riester is doing well and resting at home, health minister Olivier Veran said on BFM Television. Five French parliamentarians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to media reports on Monday, along with a worker in the National Assembly cafeteria where some or all of the lawmakers may have picked it up. Riester may have caught the virus from one of the five parliamentarians, culture ministry sources said. The stricken minister last met President Emmanuel Macron several days ago, they added. “Nobody has been shaking hands in cabinet meetings for the last two weeks,” Veran said.
Passengers aboard the ill-fated Grand Princess cruise ship, on which 19 crew members and two passengers tested positive for the coronavirus, have made it to dry land, the Guardian’s Mario Koran reports.Passengers aboard the ill-fated Grand Princess cruise ship, on which 19 crew members and two passengers tested positive for the coronavirus, have made it to dry land, the Guardian’s Mario Koran reports.
Just before noon the ship passed beneath the iconic red beams of the Golden Gate bridge to the applause of passengers.Just before noon the ship passed beneath the iconic red beams of the Golden Gate bridge to the applause of passengers.
The ship steamed toward the port of Oakland, where officials fenced off a 10-acre (four hectare) area in preparation of the landing.The ship steamed toward the port of Oakland, where officials fenced off a 10-acre (four hectare) area in preparation of the landing.
The nearly 1,000 passengers who are California residents will head to in-state military bases, while residents of other states will complete the mandatory quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland in Texas or Dobbins air force base in Georgia, federal health officials said.The nearly 1,000 passengers who are California residents will head to in-state military bases, while residents of other states will complete the mandatory quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland in Texas or Dobbins air force base in Georgia, federal health officials said.
Bay-area resident Michelle Heckert, who was quarantined as a passenger on the ship, had been sharing songs about her experience aboard the Grand Princess. She said shipmates she had spoken with seemed to be in generally good spirits despite having to remain in their rooms.Bay-area resident Michelle Heckert, who was quarantined as a passenger on the ship, had been sharing songs about her experience aboard the Grand Princess. She said shipmates she had spoken with seemed to be in generally good spirits despite having to remain in their rooms.
“Most of the passengers I’ve been in contact with seem to be positive or at least trying to remain calm. Our balcony neighbors seem cheery, especially when they can go out and enjoy the sun. It feels like maybe the ship is more calm than outside viewers,” she said.“Most of the passengers I’ve been in contact with seem to be positive or at least trying to remain calm. Our balcony neighbors seem cheery, especially when they can go out and enjoy the sun. It feels like maybe the ship is more calm than outside viewers,” she said.
“Obviously people would love to get off, but we still have 14 days of quarantine, so it’s a bit bittersweet.”“Obviously people would love to get off, but we still have 14 days of quarantine, so it’s a bit bittersweet.”
The Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States said on Monday it had no kits to test 65 employees showing symptoms of the respiratory illness that has killed at least 13 patients at the long-term care center, Reuters reports.The Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States said on Monday it had no kits to test 65 employees showing symptoms of the respiratory illness that has killed at least 13 patients at the long-term care center, Reuters reports.
The staff in question, representing more than a third of the Life Care Center’s 180 employees, are out sick with symptoms consistent with coronavirus, and a federal strike team of nurses and doctors is helping to care for 53 patients remaining in the center. With the facility in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland accounting for more than half of the known U.S. coronavirus deaths, and all its patients tested, it was unclear why Life Care lacked diagnostic kits for staff, even as the University of Washington offered to process test samples for them. Twenty-six of 120 patients who were residing at the nursing home as of Feb. 19 have since died, with 13 of 15 autopsies carried conducted to date confirming coronavirus was the cause, Life Care officials said on Monday. Among 53 residents still in the facility as of Monday, results for 31 out of 35 tested have so far come back positive for the coronavirus, they said. Washington as a whole has documented 162 confirmed cases, one of the largest tally of any single U.S. state. The nationwide number has surpassed 600.The staff in question, representing more than a third of the Life Care Center’s 180 employees, are out sick with symptoms consistent with coronavirus, and a federal strike team of nurses and doctors is helping to care for 53 patients remaining in the center. With the facility in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland accounting for more than half of the known U.S. coronavirus deaths, and all its patients tested, it was unclear why Life Care lacked diagnostic kits for staff, even as the University of Washington offered to process test samples for them. Twenty-six of 120 patients who were residing at the nursing home as of Feb. 19 have since died, with 13 of 15 autopsies carried conducted to date confirming coronavirus was the cause, Life Care officials said on Monday. Among 53 residents still in the facility as of Monday, results for 31 out of 35 tested have so far come back positive for the coronavirus, they said. Washington as a whole has documented 162 confirmed cases, one of the largest tally of any single U.S. state. The nationwide number has surpassed 600.
In Adelaide, Australia, 10 News First is reporting that authorities have set up a coronavirus diagnosis drive-through.In Adelaide, Australia, 10 News First is reporting that authorities have set up a coronavirus diagnosis drive-through.
The New Zealand government’s economic response to coronavirus has been criticised as “startlingly flat-footed” and a symptom of “complacency”.The New Zealand government’s economic response to coronavirus has been criticised as “startlingly flat-footed” and a symptom of “complacency”.
On Tuesday, the New Zealand stock market dropped 4.85% in the first half hour of trading, prompting opposition leader Simon Bridges to claim the Labour government wasn’t doing enough to stimulate the economy and look after the tourism, education and export industries.On Tuesday, the New Zealand stock market dropped 4.85% in the first half hour of trading, prompting opposition leader Simon Bridges to claim the Labour government wasn’t doing enough to stimulate the economy and look after the tourism, education and export industries.
Students at an elementary school in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung have found their own unique way to fight the coronavirus and stay ahead of the curve in epidemic prevention: an automated disinfectant dispenser built from Lego. Children ranging from six to 12 years old use every school break and any chance they can get to line up to use their self-built alcohol disinfectant robot that some of their peers have assembled under the guidance of their robotics coach, Reuters reports. “Washing hands is super,” shouts a recorded voice after the dispenser senses a pair of hands in front of its ultrasonic sensor and dispenses alcohol disinfectant from a spray bottle by pulling back its handle with a motor and gearwheel mechanism.Students at an elementary school in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung have found their own unique way to fight the coronavirus and stay ahead of the curve in epidemic prevention: an automated disinfectant dispenser built from Lego. Children ranging from six to 12 years old use every school break and any chance they can get to line up to use their self-built alcohol disinfectant robot that some of their peers have assembled under the guidance of their robotics coach, Reuters reports. “Washing hands is super,” shouts a recorded voice after the dispenser senses a pair of hands in front of its ultrasonic sensor and dispenses alcohol disinfectant from a spray bottle by pulling back its handle with a motor and gearwheel mechanism.
In the US, passengers have started disembarking from the Grand Princess cruise ship at the Port of Oakland, California. There are 21 cases of coronavirus confirmed among the passengers.In the US, passengers have started disembarking from the Grand Princess cruise ship at the Port of Oakland, California. There are 21 cases of coronavirus confirmed among the passengers.
Officials have said the unloading will take up to three days. US passengers will be flown or bused from the port chosen for its proximity to an airport and a military base to bases in California, Texas and Georgia for testing and a 14-day quarantine. The ship is carrying people from 54 countries, and foreigners will be taken home.Officials have said the unloading will take up to three days. US passengers will be flown or bused from the port chosen for its proximity to an airport and a military base to bases in California, Texas and Georgia for testing and a 14-day quarantine. The ship is carrying people from 54 countries, and foreigners will be taken home.
About 1,100 crew members, 19 of whom have tested positive for coronavirus, will be quarantined and treated aboard the ship, which will dock elsewhere, California Governor Gavin Newsom said.The Grand Princess had been held off the coast since Wednesday because of evidence that it was the breeding ground for infections tied to a previous voyage.The California governor and Oakland mayor sought to reassure people that none of the cruise ship passengers would be exposed to the public before completing the quarantine. Officials were trying to decide where the ship and its crew would go next.Another Princess ship, the Diamond Princess, was quarantined for two weeks in Yokohama, Japan, last month because of the virus. Ultimately, about 700 of the 3,700 people aboard became infected in what experts pronounced a public health failure, with the vessel essentially becoming a floating germ factory.About 1,100 crew members, 19 of whom have tested positive for coronavirus, will be quarantined and treated aboard the ship, which will dock elsewhere, California Governor Gavin Newsom said.The Grand Princess had been held off the coast since Wednesday because of evidence that it was the breeding ground for infections tied to a previous voyage.The California governor and Oakland mayor sought to reassure people that none of the cruise ship passengers would be exposed to the public before completing the quarantine. Officials were trying to decide where the ship and its crew would go next.Another Princess ship, the Diamond Princess, was quarantined for two weeks in Yokohama, Japan, last month because of the virus. Ultimately, about 700 of the 3,700 people aboard became infected in what experts pronounced a public health failure, with the vessel essentially becoming a floating germ factory.
In the US, the death toll in Washington State has climbed to 22. The three new deaths were all among former residents of the Life Care Center Kirkland nursing home.In the US, the death toll in Washington State has climbed to 22. The three new deaths were all among former residents of the Life Care Center Kirkland nursing home.
Panama has reported its first case of coronavirus, according to its health ministry.Panama has reported its first case of coronavirus, according to its health ministry.
South Korea reported 35 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total infections to 7,513, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The data came a day after South Korea showed the rate of increase in new infections fell to its lowest level in 11 days.South Korea reported 35 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total infections to 7,513, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The data came a day after South Korea showed the rate of increase in new infections fell to its lowest level in 11 days.
Australia’s Socceroos’ bid to reach the World Cup has been put on hold after Fifa and the AFC agreed to postpone Asian qualifying matches in March and June due to the coronavirus outbreak.Australia’s Socceroos’ bid to reach the World Cup has been put on hold after Fifa and the AFC agreed to postpone Asian qualifying matches in March and June due to the coronavirus outbreak.
China’s matches against Maldives at home and Guam away have already been moved to Thailand and were set to be played in an empty stadium, but more than two dozen other matches were scheduled around the continent on two match days: March 26 and 31.China’s matches against Maldives at home and Guam away have already been moved to Thailand and were set to be played in an empty stadium, but more than two dozen other matches were scheduled around the continent on two match days: March 26 and 31.
A further 32 games were scheduled to be played during the second international break on two match days on 4 and 9 June.A further 32 games were scheduled to be played during the second international break on two match days on 4 and 9 June.
There have now been more than 4,000 deaths caused by the new coronavirus, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. The latest toll is 4,012 after China announced 17 more deaths from the virus on Monday.There have now been more than 4,000 deaths caused by the new coronavirus, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. The latest toll is 4,012 after China announced 17 more deaths from the virus on Monday.
Mainland China reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside of Hubei province, where the outbreak began, for the third straight day, while major Chinese cities remained on alert for imported infections.Mainland China reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside of Hubei province, where the outbreak began, for the third straight day, while major Chinese cities remained on alert for imported infections.
Mainland China had 19 new cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday, down from 40 cases a day earlier. Of the new cases, 17 were in Wuhan, the provincial capital of Hubei which is under lockdown, while one was in Beijing and one other in Guangdong due to people arriving from abroad, according to the health authority.Mainland China had 19 new cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday, down from 40 cases a day earlier. Of the new cases, 17 were in Wuhan, the provincial capital of Hubei which is under lockdown, while one was in Beijing and one other in Guangdong due to people arriving from abroad, according to the health authority.
The one case in Beijing on Monday was due to a traveller from Britain, and that in Guangdong was an imported case from Spain. As of Monday, there have been 69 imported cases.The one case in Beijing on Monday was due to a traveller from Britain, and that in Guangdong was an imported case from Spain. As of Monday, there have been 69 imported cases.
That brings the total number of confirmed cases in mainland China so far to 80,754.That brings the total number of confirmed cases in mainland China so far to 80,754.
As of the end of Monday, the overall death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China reached 3,136, up by 17 from the previous day. Hubei reported 17 new deaths, all of which were in Wuhan.As of the end of Monday, the overall death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China reached 3,136, up by 17 from the previous day. Hubei reported 17 new deaths, all of which were in Wuhan.
In Wuhan, 12 of the 14 temporary hospitals dedicated to treating coronavirus patients have closed, with the remaining two due to shut on Tuesday.In Wuhan, 12 of the 14 temporary hospitals dedicated to treating coronavirus patients have closed, with the remaining two due to shut on Tuesday.