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The sound of coronavirus: Israeli apps helping contain pandemic
By Guillaume Lavallee and Jonah Mandel JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — One app tells you if you’ve been in the vicinity of a coronavirus carrier and another aims to assess whether you have COVID-19 based on the sound of your voice. In Israel, sometimes dubbed the “start-up nation” with nearly 10 percent of workers employed in high-tech, the coronavirus pandemic has seen a flurry of new technologies designed to contain transmission. Start-Up Nation Central, an NGO, […]
President Duterte condoles with kin of fatalities in Lionair plane crash
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night condoled with the kin of those who died in the Lionair plane that crashed as it was on its way to Japan for a medical evacuation. “My condolences to the families and I assure you na tutulong kami sa anumang paraan. Do not be discouraged,” the President said. Eight people were killed after the plane bound for Haneda crashed and caught fire at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport […]
Italy extends lockdown until ‘at least’ April 12
by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy on Monday extended an economically crippling lockdown until “at least” mid-April to stem coronavirus infections that have claimed a world-leading 11,591 lives. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said any easing of containment measures would be done incrementally to ensure Italy does not give up gains it has made against the extraordinary disease. The near three-week shutdown “had been very tough economically,” Conte told Spain’s El Pais newspaper. “It […]
MIAA releases list of operational flights
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational flights. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the list was as of Tuesday, March 31: MIAA said flight schedules may change at any given time. “In such cases, please contact your airline for confirmation,” MIAA said.
‘Volunteer sewing corps’ makes masks, gowns as US supplies dwindle
by Andrew MARSZAL / with Catherine TRIOMPHE in New York LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — From amateur seamstresses and sewing clubs to Hollywood costume-makers, a patchwork army of volunteers across the United States is churning out gowns and masks for emergency workers battling coronavirus. The pandemic that has killed 2,500 nationwide has left medics dangerously exposed to the virus, with doctors forced to reuse scarce masks through the day as hospital supplies of personal […]
President Duterte appeals to private sector, employers to help poor families during virus crisis
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the private sector, especially the big corporations and companies, to help the government in the present national emergency, by giving assistance to the poor and the informal sector. In a late night speech to the nation on Monday, Duterte said that the government has already prepared P200 billion for distribution to poor families. This was provided for in the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act where […]
Trump says, US to send medical supplies to Italy, France, Spain
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will send medical equipment for combating the coronavirus pandemic to Italy and later France and Spain. Trump, speaking at his daily briefing, went into few specifics about the type of aid or the timing, but said a large quantity was destined for Italy, which has the world’s highest pandemic death toll. “We’re going to be sending approximately $100 million worth of, […]
US coronavirus death toll passes 3,000: Johns Hopkins University
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic passed 3,000 on Monday, according to the running tally compiled by the Johns Hopkins University, with more than 163,000 confirmed cases. The United States has recorded 3,008 deaths, according to the tally, while its 163,429 cases are by far the highest national number ahead of Italy, Spain, and China. President Donald Trump has been criticized for an initially slow response by the […]
France reports record 418 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
PARIS, France (AFP) — France on Monday reported its highest daily number of deaths from COVID-19 since the coronavirus epidemic began, saying 418 more people had died in the hospital to bring the toll to 3,024. There are now 20,946 people hospitalized in France with COVID-19, with 5,056 of them in intensive care, the government said in its daily update. The French death toll includes only those who died in the hospital and not those […]
USA Rugby files for bankruptcy as COVID-19 worsens financial woes
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — USA Rugby, its financial troubles exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, has filed for bankruptcy, the federation said on Monday. In a statement posted on its website, USA Rugby said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows financially struggling organizations to reorganize and restructure debt. “Existing financial challenges have been accelerated by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on rugby activities,” USA Rugby said. Sport around the world […]
Human testing for Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine this fall
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it had selected a lead candidate vaccine for the new coronavirus that would move to human trials by September and could be ready for emergency use by early next year. The pharmaceutical company has signed an agreement with the US government’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to invest $1 billion in the effort, it said in a statement. J&J began working on the […]
