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Coronavirus live updates: US cases pass 1,000 and UK health minister tests positive Coronavirus live updates: Bank of England cuts base rate by 0.5% in emergency move to fight economic impact of virus
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Cases spike in Japan, Australia announces health spending and deaths rise sharply again in Italy. Follow latest news McLaren team being tested in Melbourne ahead of Grand Prix, US cases pass 1,000 and deaths rise sharply again in Italy. Follow latest news
The Bank of England has cut its base rate by 0.5%, or 50 basis points, in an emergency move to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Other events on the Formula One calendar have already been postponed or run behind closed doors. On Sunday, the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, the next on the race calendar announced it would run without spectators present. April’s Chinese Grand Prix has also been postponed.
South Australia has two new confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to SA Health chief medical officer Nicola Spurrier.
AAP report that they were two men who recently travelled overseas. Spurreir said the men, one aged in his 60s and the other aged in his 70s, presented to a virus testing centre last Tuesday with the positive results confirmed on Monday.
It is believed one man had travelled to Italy and Austria and the other to Southeast Asia.
Three Formula One team members at the Australian Grand Prix have been placed into isolation after concerns they may have contracted the coronavirus.
One member from McLaren and two from the Haas teams were evaluated at the circuit’s isolation unit, established by F1, after showing fever symptoms at the track.
The team members have been tested for the virus and placed under self isolation at their hotels. There will be major concern if their tests are positive, as they have already been mixing in the paddock with others.
On Monday, Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, said the race will proceed as planned and there was “not a chance” the Grand Prix would be cancelled or postponed.
As reported by Reuters, a 53-year-old woman has died from coronavirus in Indonesia, becoming the country’s first recorded death from the virus, a health ministry official said on Wednesday.As reported by Reuters, a 53-year-old woman has died from coronavirus in Indonesia, becoming the country’s first recorded death from the virus, a health ministry official said on Wednesday.
The woman, a foreign national, had already been in critical condition when she was admitted to a hospital, said Achmad Yurianto, the health ministry official.The woman, a foreign national, had already been in critical condition when she was admitted to a hospital, said Achmad Yurianto, the health ministry official.
Yurianto did not say where the woman was from or in what hospital or city she had died, but said her home country’s embassy was aware of her death and would arrange to have her body repatriated.Yurianto did not say where the woman was from or in what hospital or city she had died, but said her home country’s embassy was aware of her death and would arrange to have her body repatriated.
Indonesia has 26 other confirmed coronavirus patients.Indonesia has 26 other confirmed coronavirus patients.
In New Zealand, there now have been four straight days without a new case of Covid-19, and prime minister Jacinda Ardern has rejected the need for an economic stimulus.In New Zealand, there now have been four straight days without a new case of Covid-19, and prime minister Jacinda Ardern has rejected the need for an economic stimulus.
From AAP:From AAP:
Five Kiwis, with links to Iran or Italy, have contracted the disease, with a further two New Zealand nationals with family ties to those cases listed as ‘probable’ cases.Five Kiwis, with links to Iran or Italy, have contracted the disease, with a further two New Zealand nationals with family ties to those cases listed as ‘probable’ cases.
All are in self-isolation and do not require hospitalisation. Arden said it would be“ more likely we can keep containment.”All are in self-isolation and do not require hospitalisation. Arden said it would be“ more likely we can keep containment.”
Ardern said New Zealand would invest in “ongoing public health campaigns” but was well-stocked in relevant supplies.Ardern said New Zealand would invest in “ongoing public health campaigns” but was well-stocked in relevant supplies.
“We have 9 million surgical masks,” she said. “We have the capacity within our intensive care units and our tertiary health care.“We have 9 million surgical masks,” she said. “We have the capacity within our intensive care units and our tertiary health care.
“When we see wider community transmission ... that’s when we start moving into the phase where you (ban) mass gatherings. That’s not where New Zealand is presently.”“When we see wider community transmission ... that’s when we start moving into the phase where you (ban) mass gatherings. That’s not where New Zealand is presently.”
And as the UK wakes up, here are some of today’s front pages on the news that health minister Nadine Dorries tested positive for Covid-19.And as the UK wakes up, here are some of today’s front pages on the news that health minister Nadine Dorries tested positive for Covid-19.
And we’ve just published our wrap of the coronavirus latest, around the world, starting with the news out of the US.And we’ve just published our wrap of the coronavirus latest, around the world, starting with the news out of the US.
Here’s Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing the state’s first two cases of coronavirus, and declaring a state of emergency.Here’s Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing the state’s first two cases of coronavirus, and declaring a state of emergency.
Two Australian university campuses, which were closed today after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, will re-open.Two Australian university campuses, which were closed today after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, will re-open.
Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus and Gold Coast campus were closed today, but will re-open AAP report.Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus and Gold Coast campus were closed today, but will re-open AAP report.
Vice-chancellor Adam Shoemaker says 45 people are believed to have come into contact or proximity with the man during his time in Australia.Vice-chancellor Adam Shoemaker says 45 people are believed to have come into contact or proximity with the man during his time in Australia.
“In conjunction with health authorities, the university has commenced contacting each individual,” Professor Shoemaker said in a statement on Wednesday.“In conjunction with health authorities, the university has commenced contacting each individual,” Professor Shoemaker said in a statement on Wednesday.
Key industries in Wuhan will resume, the provincial government of Hubei province has said, according to Reuters.Key industries in Wuhan will resume, the provincial government of Hubei province has said, according to Reuters.
A statement from the government said industries like public transport, medical supply and producers of daily necessities will be allowed to return to work.A statement from the government said industries like public transport, medical supply and producers of daily necessities will be allowed to return to work.
Other industries that impact national or global supply chains can also return to work with permission from relevant authorities, the notice said.Other industries that impact national or global supply chains can also return to work with permission from relevant authorities, the notice said.
Here’s a video of Australia’s chief medical officer, Brendan Murphy, explaining some misconceptions over Covid-19.Here’s a video of Australia’s chief medical officer, Brendan Murphy, explaining some misconceptions over Covid-19.
Google has told all its staff in North America to work from home, in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News.Google has told all its staff in North America to work from home, in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News.
Earlier this month, the tech giant had already told workers in Seattle to work from home, as well as Dublin in Ireland.Earlier this month, the tech giant had already told workers in Seattle to work from home, as well as Dublin in Ireland.
But now, all staff across the continent will be “recommended” not to go into the office unless necessary until at least April 10.But now, all staff across the continent will be “recommended” not to go into the office unless necessary until at least April 10.
Global rideshare company Uber has just sent an email to users, saying that it will give any of its drivers who contract Covid-19, or who are forced to self-isolate “financial assistance”.Global rideshare company Uber has just sent an email to users, saying that it will give any of its drivers who contract Covid-19, or who are forced to self-isolate “financial assistance”.
Uber – like other companies in the gig economy – insists that its drivers are independent contractors, not employees, which in many jurisdictions means they are not entitled to sick leave, hourly minimum wages, and other entitlements.Uber – like other companies in the gig economy – insists that its drivers are independent contractors, not employees, which in many jurisdictions means they are not entitled to sick leave, hourly minimum wages, and other entitlements.
However, in many jurisdictions, the provision of sick leave can be a key indicator of whether a person is an employee or a contractor, and could force their workers to be reclassified.However, in many jurisdictions, the provision of sick leave can be a key indicator of whether a person is an employee or a contractor, and could force their workers to be reclassified.
Regardless, the email from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says that “Any driver or delivery person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority will receive financial assistance for up to 14 days while their account is on hold.”Regardless, the email from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says that “Any driver or delivery person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority will receive financial assistance for up to 14 days while their account is on hold.”
The email also says that Uber may “temporarily suspend the accounts of riders or drivers confirmed to have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19”.The email also says that Uber may “temporarily suspend the accounts of riders or drivers confirmed to have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19”.
“We understand that you may be relying more on food delivery right now. If you prefer, you can leave a note in the Uber Eats app to ask your delivery person to leave your food at the door.”“We understand that you may be relying more on food delivery right now. If you prefer, you can leave a note in the Uber Eats app to ask your delivery person to leave your food at the door.”
The Australian market looks to be closing in on a fall of about 3% for the day amid scepticism about Donald Trump’s ability to rescue the US economy and renewed warnings Australia is likely to fall into a recession this year.The Australian market looks to be closing in on a fall of about 3% for the day amid scepticism about Donald Trump’s ability to rescue the US economy and renewed warnings Australia is likely to fall into a recession this year.
Movement tomorrow will depend on what the US market does overnight and market reaction to a stimulus package expected from the Australian government.Movement tomorrow will depend on what the US market does overnight and market reaction to a stimulus package expected from the Australian government.
Meanwhile, the corporate regulator has postponed its annual shindig, which was to be held in Sydney in a fortnight.Meanwhile, the corporate regulator has postponed its annual shindig, which was to be held in Sydney in a fortnight.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said it made the decision to postpone the forum due to “the uncertain availability of international and interstate speakers and delegates and the evolving situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”.The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said it made the decision to postpone the forum due to “the uncertain availability of international and interstate speakers and delegates and the evolving situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”.