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President had triggered confusion and alarm, with New York governor responding that sealing off state would be ‘federal declaration of war’; meanwhile more than 10,000 have died in Italy Centers for Disease Control advice after president backed away from sealing state borders; worldwide deaths pass 30,000 with a third in Italy
The world’s largest glove maker, Malaysia’s Top Glove Corporation Bhd, which makes one in every five gloves globally, expects a product shortage as demand from Europe and the United States is exceeding its capacity, Reuters reports.
The company has extended shipping times to cope with the demand surge, according to executive chairman Lim Wee Chai.
Lim said orders received in the past few weeks, mainly from Europe and the United States, were almost double the company’s production capacity. Top Glove can produce 200 million natural and synthetic rubber gloves a day.
A 33-year-old member of staff of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has died from complications with Covid-19, CNN reports.
April Dunn served in the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs.
“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of our dear April,” Edwards said. “She brightened everyone’s day with her smile, was a tremendous asset to our team and an inspiration to everyone who met her.
“She lived her life to the fullest and improved the lives of countless Louisianans with disabilities. April worked hard as an advocate for herself and other members of the disability community.”
My colleagues Patrick Greenfield and Erin McCormick have written a story about the crisis-stricken cruise liner Zaandam, which is trying to reach Florida.
Here is my colleague Helen’s summary of the most recent developments:Here is my colleague Helen’s summary of the most recent developments:
More than 30,000 people have died after contracting Covid-19, from more than 660,700 confirmed cases.More than 30,000 people have died after contracting Covid-19, from more than 660,700 confirmed cases.
The coronavirus death toll in France has passed the grim milestone of 2,000 deaths, with more than 38,000 cases, and the US has reported more than 120,000 cases.The coronavirus death toll in France has passed the grim milestone of 2,000 deaths, with more than 38,000 cases, and the US has reported more than 120,000 cases.
Japan has reported a record daily increase in cases, with 68 new confirmed diagnoses on Sunday.Japan has reported a record daily increase in cases, with 68 new confirmed diagnoses on Sunday.
New Zealand reported its first death on Sunday, Singapore reported its third, Thailand its seventh, and Australia its 15th and 16th.New Zealand reported its first death on Sunday, Singapore reported its third, Thailand its seventh, and Australia its 15th and 16th.
The US CDC issued an immediate warning to residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to avoid all non-essential travel for the next 14 days.The US CDC issued an immediate warning to residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to avoid all non-essential travel for the next 14 days.
It came after US president Donald Trump had earlier proposed an enforced regional quarantine on the state of New York and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, prompting an angry rebuke from NY governor Andrew Cuomo. Trump later said quarantine would not be necessary and he had asked the CDC to instead issue a serious travel warning for the areas.It came after US president Donald Trump had earlier proposed an enforced regional quarantine on the state of New York and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, prompting an angry rebuke from NY governor Andrew Cuomo. Trump later said quarantine would not be necessary and he had asked the CDC to instead issue a serious travel warning for the areas.
Spain, Northern Ireland, and Timor-Leste are among countries to introduce new waves of restrictions.Spain, Northern Ireland, and Timor-Leste are among countries to introduce new waves of restrictions.
Ireland’s Health Service Executive would begin distributing around €20m worth of personal protective equipment to health workers from Sunday, after the first of up to 11 flights made its way back from China with supplies.Ireland’s Health Service Executive would begin distributing around €20m worth of personal protective equipment to health workers from Sunday, after the first of up to 11 flights made its way back from China with supplies.
Thousands of migrants bound for the US have amassed in immigration shelters in Panama and Costa Rica as plans to relocate them to less crowded areas to lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus have faltered.Thousands of migrants bound for the US have amassed in immigration shelters in Panama and Costa Rica as plans to relocate them to less crowded areas to lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus have faltered.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with Covid-19 yesterday, has warned British households that the virus epidemic will get worse before it gets better.UK prime minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with Covid-19 yesterday, has warned British households that the virus epidemic will get worse before it gets better.
The Zandam cruise ship, which has hundreds of passengers on board including at least 130 with flu-like symptoms, has been granted passage through the Panama Canal. Four people on the ship have died and two of those with symptoms have been diagnosed with Covid-19.The Zandam cruise ship, which has hundreds of passengers on board including at least 130 with flu-like symptoms, has been granted passage through the Panama Canal. Four people on the ship have died and two of those with symptoms have been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of the Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, said she has recovered from Covid-19. Her husband and their three children have been in isolation and haven’t shown symptoms.Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of the Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, said she has recovered from Covid-19. Her husband and their three children have been in isolation and haven’t shown symptoms.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliff, the British-Iranian aid worker who has been detained in Iran on spying charges has had her prison leave extended and her case put forward for clemency, her husband saidNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliff, the British-Iranian aid worker who has been detained in Iran on spying charges has had her prison leave extended and her case put forward for clemency, her husband said
Hi all, I am taking over the blog from my colleague Helen Davidson.Hi all, I am taking over the blog from my colleague Helen Davidson.
If you want to get my attention with an update on the Covid-19 situation, please flag either on Twitter @JedySays or email me at jedidajah.otte.casual@guardian.co.uk.If you want to get my attention with an update on the Covid-19 situation, please flag either on Twitter @JedySays or email me at jedidajah.otte.casual@guardian.co.uk.
Here’s a wrap of today’s developments, leading on the news that the US infectious diseases authority, the CDC, has urged millions of residents in three states touching the New York City region to avoid non-essential travel, citing extensive spread of coronavirus among the population.Here’s a wrap of today’s developments, leading on the news that the US infectious diseases authority, the CDC, has urged millions of residents in three states touching the New York City region to avoid non-essential travel, citing extensive spread of coronavirus among the population.
Japan has reported a record daily increase in cases, with 68 mew confirmed diagnoses on Sunday.Japan has reported a record daily increase in cases, with 68 mew confirmed diagnoses on Sunday.
Infections in Japan have climbed to more than 1,700, with 55 deaths as of early Sunday, excluding those from a cruise ship quarantined last month, broadcaster NHK reported.Infections in Japan have climbed to more than 1,700, with 55 deaths as of early Sunday, excluding those from a cruise ship quarantined last month, broadcaster NHK reported.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has asked the tens of millions of people in the city and surrounding regions to avoid non-essential, non-urgent outings until 12 April, particularly this weekend.Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has asked the tens of millions of people in the city and surrounding regions to avoid non-essential, non-urgent outings until 12 April, particularly this weekend.
There has been enormous concern about efforts taken - in multiple countries - to protect inmates from the virus, including in the US.There has been enormous concern about efforts taken - in multiple countries - to protect inmates from the virus, including in the US.
On Saturday the federal bureau of prisons announced Patrick Jones, a 49-year-old prisoner in Louisiana who was serving a 27-year prison term for a drug charge, had become the first federal inmate to die from Covid-19.On Saturday the federal bureau of prisons announced Patrick Jones, a 49-year-old prisoner in Louisiana who was serving a 27-year prison term for a drug charge, had become the first federal inmate to die from Covid-19.
According to the BOP’s website on Saturday, there were five inmates who have tested positive for Covid-19 at Oakdale, Reuters reports.According to the BOP’s website on Saturday, there were five inmates who have tested positive for Covid-19 at Oakdale, Reuters reports.
Criminal justice advocates and prison union officials have in recent days called on the Justice Department to do more to try and prevent the spread of the virus.Criminal justice advocates and prison union officials have in recent days called on the Justice Department to do more to try and prevent the spread of the virus.
Critics have said the Justice Department should fast-track the release of non-violent offenders who qualify based on age and pre-existing conditions.Critics have said the Justice Department should fast-track the release of non-violent offenders who qualify based on age and pre-existing conditions.
In Australia, group of more than 100 lawyers in Victoria have called for the release of some prisoners during the pandemic, focusing on those who are vulnerable, close to parole, or with fewer than six months to go on their sentence.In Australia, group of more than 100 lawyers in Victoria have called for the release of some prisoners during the pandemic, focusing on those who are vulnerable, close to parole, or with fewer than six months to go on their sentence.
“The prison system is not an island and is not immune from the ravages of COVID-19,” they wrote to government.“The prison system is not an island and is not immune from the ravages of COVID-19,” they wrote to government.
“It will enter into the system creating intense hotspots, presenting extreme risk to prison and wider communities. Prisoners will be subject to lockdown, social isolation and isolation from their families. Their mortality rates will be higher in custody than if they were in the community.“It will enter into the system creating intense hotspots, presenting extreme risk to prison and wider communities. Prisoners will be subject to lockdown, social isolation and isolation from their families. Their mortality rates will be higher in custody than if they were in the community.
Allowing this unnecessary exposure to a potentially deadly infection to the listed classes of prisoner will be such as to amount to torture.”Allowing this unnecessary exposure to a potentially deadly infection to the listed classes of prisoner will be such as to amount to torture.”
From Reuters:From Reuters:
Cambodia reported one new case of the coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total to 103 as the country prepares to tighten entry requirements for foreign nationals to try to curb the spread of the virus.Cambodia reported one new case of the coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total to 103 as the country prepares to tighten entry requirements for foreign nationals to try to curb the spread of the virus.
The new case is a 30-year-old woman who worked in a karaoke club in Cambodia’s northwestern Banteay Meanchey province, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. A total of 21 patients have recovered since January, the ministry said.The new case is a 30-year-old woman who worked in a karaoke club in Cambodia’s northwestern Banteay Meanchey province, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. A total of 21 patients have recovered since January, the ministry said.
Cambodia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Friday it cancel visas on arrival for foreign nationals for one month, effective midnight of March 30, to curb the spread of the coronavirus.Cambodia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Friday it cancel visas on arrival for foreign nationals for one month, effective midnight of March 30, to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Foreign nationals wishing to travel to Cambodia must obtain a prior visa abroad and they must have medical certificate “certifying that he/she has not tested positive” with the virus, the ministry said.Foreign nationals wishing to travel to Cambodia must obtain a prior visa abroad and they must have medical certificate “certifying that he/she has not tested positive” with the virus, the ministry said.
In addition, the must show proof of medical insurance with coverage of at least $50,000, the ministry said.In addition, the must show proof of medical insurance with coverage of at least $50,000, the ministry said.
Singapore has reported its third death from Covid-19.Singapore has reported its third death from Covid-19.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said a 70 year-old male Singapore citizen with no recent travel history to affected places, died on Sunday.The Ministry of Health (MOH) said a 70 year-old male Singapore citizen with no recent travel history to affected places, died on Sunday.
According to Channel News Asia, the man had a hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, and was admitted to hospital on 29 February, and had been in intensive care since 2 March.According to Channel News Asia, the man had a hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, and was admitted to hospital on 29 February, and had been in intensive care since 2 March.
70 new cases in Singapore were reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 802.70 new cases in Singapore were reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 802.
Singapore recently introduced new restrictions on social gatherings and services, after concerns about a rise in imported cases and potential community complacency.Singapore recently introduced new restrictions on social gatherings and services, after concerns about a rise in imported cases and potential community complacency.
Thailand has 143 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total of cases since the outbreak to 1,388, the spokesman of the government’s Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Sunday.Thailand has 143 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total of cases since the outbreak to 1,388, the spokesman of the government’s Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Sunday.
It also reported one new fatality, bringing Thailand’s since the outbreak started to seven.It also reported one new fatality, bringing Thailand’s since the outbreak started to seven.
Following Trump’s decision not to propose a quarantine over New York and neighbouring states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a warning against non-essential travel in the region instead.Following Trump’s decision not to propose a quarantine over New York and neighbouring states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a warning against non-essential travel in the region instead.
“Due to extensive community transmission of Covid-19 in the area, CDC urges residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to refrain from non-essential domestic travel for 14 days effective immediately,” said the warning issued late on Saturday, local time.“Due to extensive community transmission of Covid-19 in the area, CDC urges residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to refrain from non-essential domestic travel for 14 days effective immediately,” said the warning issued late on Saturday, local time.
It said employees of trucking, food supply, financial services and some other industries were exempt from the measure, and governors of the three states had full discretion over how to carry out the advisory.It said employees of trucking, food supply, financial services and some other industries were exempt from the measure, and governors of the three states had full discretion over how to carry out the advisory.
The first of up to 10 flights to be sent to China to pick up medical equipment for Ireland is on its way back.The first of up to 10 flights to be sent to China to pick up medical equipment for Ireland is on its way back.
More than €225m had been spent on personal protective equipment for Irish health workers, said the minister for health, Simon Harris. Usually around €15m is spent in a year.More than €225m had been spent on personal protective equipment for Irish health workers, said the minister for health, Simon Harris. Usually around €15m is spent in a year.
Ireland’s Health Service Executive would begin distributing around €20m worth of equipment from Sunday, after warnings that stocks were running low.Ireland’s Health Service Executive would begin distributing around €20m worth of equipment from Sunday, after warnings that stocks were running low.
One group of doctors told the Irish Times they had procured €6,000 worth of PPE on their own after losing patience with the HSE.One group of doctors told the Irish Times they had procured €6,000 worth of PPE on their own after losing patience with the HSE.