- German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
Germany has announced heavy restrictions on contact between people :-
- Angela Merkel must go into quarantine after meeting with an infected doctor
- The global death toll from the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 13,500 people with more than 313,000 known infected
- Over 95,000 globally have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus
- Italy has ordered all nonessential production to shut down in what its prime minister called the country's "gravest crisis since World War II."
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23:28 A European clinical trial to assess four possible experimental treatments for the novel coronavirus has been launched in France.
French public health research body Inserm said the study would involve some 3,200 people who have been hospitalized with severe COVID-19 symptoms. The patients are expected to be drawn from Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Britain, France, Luxembourg and Spain, Inserm said in a statement.
The researchers are looking at the drugs remdesivir and lopinavir, as well as ritonavir when administered with or without interferon beta and hydroxychloroquine.22:53 US President Donald Trump says mobile emergency stations with a capacity of 4,000 hospital beds will be set up in states hard-hit by the coronavirus.
"We are enduring a great national trial," Trump said during a press briefing at the White House on Sunday. He told reporters 2,000 beds will go to California, and 1,000 each to New York and Washington state.
The announcement comes after state leaders appealed to the federal government to provide more support and health supplies, such as ventilators.
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However, this does not unlock many forms of assistance we requested to help hurting Washingtonians. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-approves-washington-disaster-declaration-2/ …
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The US has so far recorded 32,644 COVID-19 infections — the third highest tally behind China and Italy, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul became the first member of the Senate to announce he had tested positive for the virus. At least two members of the House of Representatives have also said they had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Italy steps up measures to control coronavirus 22:45 Here is the latest from Europe's three hardest-hit countries:
Italy: After shutting down all non-essential factories and companies in the country, Italy is looking at highly specific measures to control the coronavirus outbreak. In the hardest-hit region of Lombardy, the government has banned any exercise that cannot be carried out on personal property and set a radius for how far people can take their dogs for a walk: 200 meters. Fines for violations have been raised to €5,000 ($5,345). Two-thirds of the coronavirus-related deaths in the country have been reported from this region.
Latest figures: 59,138 infected, 5,476 deaths
Spain: Spain sought to extend its state of emergency until April 11, close to a month after it was imposed on March 14. Stating that the country is "at war," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hinted at a larger role for the military in response to the spreading pandemic. He also added that the EU "can do and must do more" to help member nations deal with the economic impact of coronavirus
Latest figures: 28,603 infected, 1,756 deaths
France: A 67-year-old emergency room medic became the first medical professional to die of coronavirus in the country. In light of the spike in COVID-19 fatalities, the French government is imposing tougher penalties on people who defy the nationwide confinement order. Penalties may range from €135 to €3,700 ($3,960). A prison term of six months has also been approved for repeat offenses.
Latest figures: 14,485 infected, 562 deaths
20:58 To meet the demand for vital healthcare supplies, businesses more used to producing high-end fashion have turned to producing facemasks and gowns and alcohol distilleries have become hand-sanitizer factories.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
Here's a summary of the new products that some companies are now moving to manufacture:
- H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, will make personal protective equipment for hospitals in the EU, after discussions with the bloc. Protective masks are the main priority, but gowns and gloves are also badly needed.
- High-end fashion labels Saint Laurent and Balenciaga will start making face masks, said French parent group Kering.
- Inditex, which owns the Zara brand, offered to make hospital gowns for hospitals in Spain and also make its logistics and supplier network available to help meet the country's needs for protective masks, gloves, goggles and caps.
- UK-based McLaren Group Ltd., known for producing luxury sports cars, is looking at how to design a simple version of a ventilator. The British government said it has increased its stocks to about 8,000 ventilators.
- Rum producer Bacardi said its Puerto Rico-based distillery has shifted to making ethanol needed to produce hand sanitizer.
- Germany-based Beiersdorf, known for skin care products such as the Nivea and Coppertone brands, is preparing to make medical disinfectants in Europe for hospitals, police and firefighters.
- French cosmetics giant L'Oreal says it is making sanitizer gel.
Companies that already produce medical supplies are also looking to ramp-up production:
Swiss-based Hamilton Medical AG expects to increase production to about 21,000 ventilators this year.Dutch health technology company Philips is aiming to double its production of hospital ventilators within the next eight weeks and achieve a four-fold increase by the third quarter of this year. Despite this, the company says it is expecting the COVID-19 outbreak to impact profits.
20:44 Here is the latest from across the Americas:
Colombia: A deadly riot broke out in a prison in Bogota, leaving 23 inmates dead, as tensions rise over the spread of the coronavirus in one of the most vulnerable locations: overcrowded and often violent penitentiaries. Latest figures: 231 infected, 2 deaths.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Venezuela: Family members of jailed opposition activists say they fear for their loved ones amid unconfirmed reports that four police officers at the country's most notorious jail for political prisoners have come down sick with the virus. Latest figures: 70 infected, no reported deaths
Brazil: President Jair Bolsonaro has denied the country's healthcare system will collapse next month, contradicting his own health minister. A statewide quarantine order will come into effect on Tuesday in Sao Paulo state, shutting down all but non-essential businesses and services. Latest figures: 1,209 infected, 18 deaths.
United States: President Donald Trump is lashing out at governors and other lawmakers who have been critical about the federal response to the pandemic. Trump has tweeted that they should not be "blaming the federal government for their own shortcomings.'' Latest figures: 26,747 infected, 400 deaths.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
New York City: The Big Apple is days away from running out of essential equipment needed to keep hospitals running, its mayor, Bill de Blasio, has warned, likening the coronavirus pandemic to the Great Depression.
Canada: The death toll has jumped almost 50% in less than a day. The country has already closed its borders to all but essential travel and announced a C$27 billion ($19 billion, €17.75 billion) aid package for people and businesses most affected. The House of Commons will return on Tuesday to approve further measures to deal with the crisis. Latest figures: 1,378 infected, 19 deaths.
Mexico: President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he believes the central bank should be careful with the country's international reserves, which in his view should not be used to fight the depreciation of the peso currency. Latest figures: 251 infected, 2 deaths.
Argentina: Authorities have temporarily detained more than 3,200 people since the start of a curfew to combat the pandemic. Among them were 44 teenagers who had gathered for a picnic and many motorists for traffic violations. Latest figures: 225 infected, 4 deaths.
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19:30 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says that in the next four weeks it will consider postponing the Tokyo Olympics and other scenarios, such as "modifying existing operational plans." The games are due to be held from July 24 – August 9 and the IOC had been adamant that the pandemic would not affect the planned timeframe. But in recent weeks the IOC has come under increasing pressure to consider different options due to the pandemic affecting athlete training, qualifying events and games preparations. The IOC repeated in its statement that "cancellation is not on the agenda."
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19:22 Here is the latest from across Africa:
Ethiopia: A cargo flight from Guangzhou, China has arrived in Addis Ababa with 5 million face masks, nearly 2 million testing kits, 40,000 sets of protective clothing and 60,000 face shields. The care package from Chinese billionaire Jack Ma will be distributed to African nations in need of the supplies. Latest figures: 11 infected, no reported deaths.
Mozambique: All visas to the country have been canceled, schools have been closed and gatherings of more than 50 people have been banned after the country confirmed its first case on Sunday. Latest figures: 1 infected, no reported deaths.
Kenya: All bars and restaurants will close from midnight Sunday. All international passenger flights will be suspended from Wednesday. Services at churches and mosques have been halted. Latest figures: 15 infected, no reported deaths.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Burkina Faso: US ambassador Andrew Young and Italian ambassador Andrea Romussi both announced they have tested positive for the virus. At least four Burkinabe cabinet ministers also tested positive for COVID-19. Latest figures: 75 infected, 4 deaths.
Nigeria: Africa's most populous country has stopped all incoming international flights. Just three weeks ago, it announced the first coronavirus case in sub-Saharan Africa. Latest figures: 27 infected, 0 deaths.
Somalia: The country's international airport has reopened for two days to allow its citizens to return from 14 countries affected by the coronavirus. Arriving passengers will be quarantined and provided with shelter, beds and food. Latest figures: 1 infected, no reported deaths.
Coronavirus: Rwanda imposes Africa's first lockdown
18:26 Austria is reporting that after a week and a half of tough social distancing measures, the number of confirmed infections rose by around 15% over the weekend, having dropped continuously from the peak rate of 40% before the lockdown. Austria aims to reach a one-digit rate in the next three weeks. Total figures from Austria are 3,244 infected, 9 deaths.
17:43 Chancellor Angela Merkel must now go into quarantine, her spokesman Steffen Seibert has announced. Immediately after announcing drastic, Germany-wide measures on limiting contact among the population, Merkel was informed that a doctor she had been in contact with on Friday had meanwhile tested positive for the coronavirus.
"Even from domestic quarantine, the Chancellor will continue her official business", Seibert said.
17:24 Here is the latest from across Asia:
Bangladesh: It has postponed its Higher Secondary Certificate exams until further notice. More than 14,000 people, recently returned from abroad, were put on home quarantine for 14 days. The government also ordered the closure of its borders with India to ban the entry of foreign nationals. Latest figures: 27 infected, 2 deaths.
India: Millions of people are confined to their homes as the country observed a one-day nationwide "self-imposed curfew." Latest figures: 376 infected, 7 deaths.
Australia: Most areas have shut down the majority of non-essential services. The country's state borders are being closed as "draconian" measures are introduced. In New South Wales, anyone breaching orders to self-isolate faces up to six months in jail. Police are asking people to inform them if anyone they know ignores orders and directions to reduce the spread of the virus. Latest figures:1,314 infected, 7 deaths.
Thailand: It has shuttered most public spaces, from shopping malls and beauty parlors to golf courses and swimming pools as the country reported its highest daily rise in cases. Latest figures: 599 infected, 1 death.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
China: The city of Wuhan, the pandemic's ground zero, has announced it would be loosening a two-month lockdown by gradually resuming public transportation and allowing healthy people back to work. From Monday, all international flights due to arrive in Beijing will first land at another airport, where passengers will undergo virus screening. Latest figures: 81,397 infected, 3,265 deaths.
Vietnam: It has reported 12 new coronavirus cases on Sunday; the country's biggest reported daily increase so far. Latest figures: 113 infected, no deaths reported.
Singapore: Authorities will not allow any short-term visitors to transit or enter the city state, to contain the spread of the virus and conserve resources for citizens who are returning from other countries. Latest figures: 455 infected, 2 deaths.
Indonesia: It has converted the former 2018 Asian Games athlete's village in Jakarta into a hospital to treat COVID-19 patients, as cases continued to rise on Sunday. From Monday, all Jakarta entertainment outlets are ordered to close and public transport will run a reduced service. Latest figures: 514 infected, 48 deaths.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Malaysia: The country's 10th fatality is a 74-year-old man who was one of about 15,000 people attending an Islamic ceremony on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur in late February. The event caused Malaysia's caseload to triple, according to the health ministry. Latest figures: 1,306 infected, 10 deaths.
16:43 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has addressed the nation and issued new regulations including a ban on meetings of more than two people.
There are exceptions for families and for people who live together.
Further details:
- All restaurants, cafes and service providers such as hair-dressers where a 2-meter (6.5 feet) distance between people is not possible must also close
- In public, people who don't live together must maintain a minimum distance of 1.50 meters between each other
- Companies must observe hygiene regulations for employees
- Traveling to work, helping others and individual exercise are all still allowed
- The rules will initially apply for two weeks.
- Merkel warned that the new restrictions are rules, not recommendations. The police will make sure that they are adhered to.
- "No-one wished for these restrictions," Merkel said. "I am convinced they will carry us through these difficult times."
The strict measures were agreed following a meeting between Merkel, German President Frank Walter-Steinmeier and the leaders of the 16 German states.
Read more: What are Germany's new coronavirus social distancing rules?
Steffen Seibert✔@RegSprecherKanzlerin #Merkel wird sich in den nächsten Tagen vorsorglich in häusliche Quarantäne begeben – Erklärung:16:30 United Arab Emirates' long-haul carrier Emirates has reversed its previous decision to suspend all passenger flights, saying it will suspend most passenger flights beginning Wednesday. The airline, which is backed by the government of Dubai, says it will maintain air cargo links to transport essential goods including medical supplies across the world.
Die Bundeskanzlerin wurde nach ihrem heutigen Presseauftritt davon unterrichtet, dass ein Arzt, der am Freitagnachmittag eine prophylaktische Pneumokokken-Impfung bei ihr vorgenommen hatte, mittlerweile positiv auf das Coronavirus getestet wurde.Daraufhin hat die Bundeskanzlerin entschieden, sich unverzüglich in häusliche Quarantäne zu begeben. Sie wird sich in den nächsten Tagen regelmäßig testen lassen, wei... 1,58511:53 PM - Mar 22, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy927 people are talking about this
Turkish Airlines will halt all international flights from Friday March 27, except those to Hong Kong, Moscow, Ethiopia, New York and Washington.
Bilal EKŞİ15:59 German federal and state authorities will reportedly issued a contact ban, limiting interactions of more than two people. Families or those living in the same house will be exempt from the new order, DPA news agency reported. The new rules were decided at a meeting between Chancellor Angela Merkel and the heads of Germany's 16 states.
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During the meeting, North Rhine-Westphalia leader Armin Laschet and CSU-leader Markus Söder reportedly clashed heavily, after Söder went ahead with a Bavaria-wide lockdown without consulting the federal government or other heads of state, reported Bild.
NRW's Laschet later addressed media, confirming the rules for NRW, saying they would be applied across all German states.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Laschet said there will fines of up to €25,000 ($27,000) for those breaking the rules, and not keeping the advised 2 meter distance between people.
The measures will be enforced by police and other law enforcement and remain in place until April 19.
"The biggest consensus is a contact ban is necessary," said Laschet, speaking in Dusseldorf.
Saxony also intensified its measures. From Monday, leaving the house will only be permitted with a valid reason. Exercising outside or in a garden will also be permitted, as will journeys to work or to the supermarket.
15:20 Here is the latest from across Europe:
Austria: Zillertal Valley ski resort is asking all recent guests who attended its bars to watch out for symptoms. The winter sports destination is located in Tyrol province, an outbreak hot spot where tourists have reportedly exported the virus to Germany and Scandinavian countries. Latest figures: 3,021 infected, 8 deaths.
Belgium: A lockdown will continue for at least the next eight weeks. Non-essential travel abroad is prohibited, all gatherings are banned and police are patrolling the streets to monitor and enforce the restrictions. Latest figures: 3,401 infected, 75 deaths.
Cyprus: It has announced the death of a 70-year-old British man who had contracted the virus from another Briton while being treated at Paphos general hospital's ICU. The health ministry said the man had already suffered a number of underlying health impairments and his condition worsened after contracting the virus at the hospital. Latest figures: 84 infected, 1 death.
Czech Republic: There are plans to keep its borders closed to people entering and leaving for "many months." Exceptions will be made for those who live close to the borders and commute to work in Germany and Austria. Latest figures: 995 infected, no deaths.
Finland: It has softened its decision to close all schools from tomorrow. Pupils in the first three grades are now allowed to go to school if their parents have no alternative means of child care. Latest figures: 594 infected, 1 death.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
France: The first doctor has died in France after being infected with COVID-19. The man, aged around 60, had been an emergency medic in one of the country's worst-hit regions, Oise, north of Paris. Latest figures: 14,485 infected, 562 deaths.
Greece: A wide-ranging curfew is set to begin tomorrow morning. People will be allowed to leave their homes only to visit a doctor or pharmacist, commute to work if they are not working from home or to buy food. Violators will be fined €150 euros ($160). Latest figures: 624 infected, 15 deaths.
Netherlands: The Dutch government has sent a text message residents urging them to stay at home as long as possible. "Protect yourself and others. Together we can beat corona," it read. Latest figures: 4,216 infected.
North Macedonia: The first coronavirus fatality is a 57-year-old woman who caught the infection during a trip to Italy. Her son has also been infected and is hospitalized in stable condition. Latest figures: 114 infected, no deaths.
Norway: It has launched a website allowing users to enter what symptoms they have, how long they have lasted, and whether they have a chronic illness. The information should help the health authorities get an overview of how many people might have contracted the virus. Latest figures: 2,216 infected, 7 deaths.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Romania: It has reported its first two deaths: a 67-year-old man with terminal cancer and a 74-year-old man who had been receiving dialysis treatment. The country will close its borders to foreigners Sunday night and curfews will be enforced. Latest figures: 367 infected, no deaths.
Spain: Confirmed infections in one of Europe's hardest-hit country have risen by more than 3,600. Spain has more than 28,000 infections and 1,720 deaths. The Spanish government says it will ask parliament to extend a state of emergency for another 15 days until April 11. Latest figures: 28,572 infected, 1,720 deaths.
Sweden: Prime Minister Stefan Lofven is expected to make a rare live television address to the nation this evening. The number of patients in intensive care has risen steeply in Stockholm over the past days. Several restaurants and clubs at Swedish ski resorts have closed down this weekend after hundreds of skiers celebrated, defying recommendations from health authorities not to get too close to others. Latest figures: 1,770 infected, 7 deaths.
Switzerland: It has recorded more than 900 new cases, bringing the total to over 7,000 and at least 60 deaths. The country's hardest-hit area is Ticion, on the Italian border. Latest figures: 7,104 infected, 80 deaths.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
UK: British PM Boris Johnson has warned the outbreak is accelerating. "We are only a matter of weeks — two or three — behind Italy," he said two days after the UK closed its bars, pubs and restaurants. Latest figures: 5,071 infected, 234 deaths.
14:57 Italian President Sergio Mattarella has written to his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, saying he hopes that Germany and other countries can learn from "Italy's painful journey." Mattarella also thanked Germany for its solidarity and help with medical supplies. Italy is the worst-hit country in Europe, with its health system overwhelmed and its death-toll overtaking China's.
14:42 As the German government decides on further restrictions, there have been mixed reports on the success of official recommendations to remain inside and avoid public gatherings.
In Bavaria, where people are under almost total lockdown, police reported widespread cooperation with official recommendations. However, there were still "Corona parties" being held in the state, and a total of 160 instances of the quarantine orders being broken.
The western state of North Rhine-Westphalia banned meet-ups of more than two people after recommendations about group gatherings earlier in the week were ignored.
In Hesse, police reported a quiet night into Sunday with people largely heeding advice to remain inside.
14:31 Here's a summary of what we have reported so far today:
Iran: Tehran has refused US help after the country's supreme leader said the outbreak was probably man-made in America. Iran has confirmed over 1,500 coronavirus deaths and 20,610 people infected.
Germany: Chancellor Angela Merkel is considering a nationwide lockdown after four states imposed their own emergency measures to halt the spread. The states could give Berlin more emergency powers.
Spain: The death toll in Spain has jumped to 1,720, an increase of 394. The Madrid government is planning to extend the country's 15-day lockdown for another 2 weeks.
North Korea: Pyongyang says it has received a letter from US President Donald Trump offering help. The isolated country claims to have been untouched by the virus.
Italy: DW's Rome correspondent says 8% of infections are among health professionals. Russia has announced it is sending medical help to Italy after the country reported 793 new deaths and a total of 53,500 cases.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
India: A 14-hour people's curfew is underway in the world's largest democracy, leaving millions of people struggling to reach home after railway stations were overwhelmed.
WHO: The global health agency has warned against relaxing lockdowns prematurely. It also noted a rising number of middle-aged people being struck down.
Football: Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has died from covonavirus. Several Italian, Spanish and English soccer players have tested positive.
China: Having mostly beaten the outbreak domestically, Beijing is now concerned about imported cases. All international passengers will now automatically be quarantined upon arrival.
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14:00 United Arab Emirates' long-haul carrier Emirates says it will suspend all passenger flights beginning Wednesday. The airline, which is backed by the government of Dubai, says it will maintain air cargo links to transport essential goods including medical supplies across the world.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
German flag carrier Lufthansa has been forced to scrap most of its flights in the coming weeks after several countries banned travelers from Europe. The airline giant has warned the airline industry might not stay afloat without state aid if the pandemic persists.
Ryanair will be operating a "severely reduced schedule" from Wednesday. The Irish airline is offering free flight changes to customers wishing to travel at the earliest possible date.
American Airlines is giving its customers the option of canceling flights online now and then calling to rebook. It has waived change fees for certain travel dates.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into quarantine after contact with doctor who tested positive for coronavirus
Delta is allowing passengers who purchased a ticket in March to make unlimited adjustments to travel dates at no charge for an entire year from the date the ticket was bought.
BA has waived its change fee for all bookings made between March 3 and May 31, with a departure date up to 31 December 2020.
13:55 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has begun talks with and state premiers on taking further social distancing measures.
The main topic of the talks was the possibility of introducing nationwide exit restrictions. Some federal states, notably Bavaria, have already tightened their regulations.
An announcement is expected to be made after 17:30 (4.30 p.m. UTC) following the telephone conference.
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