Ireland's health minister expects to be advised on Friday to keep the restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus in place for a period of weeks but that the country will have to move onto a “different terrain” after that. “What's highly likely tomorrow is that the National Public Health Emergency Team will recommend...
A Mississippi doctor has sued a hospital she accused of firing her for raising concerns about it's coronavirus safety measures. News outlets reported Dr. Samantha Houston was fired after she … Click to Continue »
Increased panic buying of food due to coronavirus lockdowns has led to price spikes for the world's two staple grains, rice and wheat. Importers rushed to stockpile the goods, while exporters have curbed shipments. The price of rice has hit seven-year highs, while wheat futures have risen by around 15 percent since the second half...
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Southampton has become the first Premier League club to announce its players will defer some … Click to Continue »
The UN Security Council will discuss the coronavirus pandemic for the first time at a video conference on Thursday. Led by Germany, nine of the council's 10 non-permanent members requested the closed-door meeting last week, fed up with the body's inaction over the unprecedented global crisis. Talks are moving in “the right direction,” diplomats said,...
The government of Odisha has extended its Covid-19 lockdown until April 30 – the first of India's states to do so. Other parts of the country are likely to take similar measures, with the full approval of New Delhi. The current 21-day lockdowns, which were imposed in response to the global coronavirus outbreak, are set...
An ultramarathon runner will be going round in circles this Easter to help support frontline staff.
