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China: ”Wuhan in Lockdown”
Wuhan goes into lockdown — flights and trains are blocked, public transport is halted. Later, the travel ban will extend to private cars. Health authorities in Hebei, just south of Beijing, said on Thursday an 80-year-old man infected with the coronavirus had died there, marking the first confirmed death outside..Read More...
France: “France goes into lockdown after Macron promises to protect businesses”
France officially entered lockdown at midday Tuesday local time (7 a.m. ET) as part of a number of measures announced by President Emmanuel Macron. All non-essential outings are outlawed and can draw a fine of up to €135 ($148). In a televised speech Monday, Macron also promised to support French..Read More...
USA: “CDC warns for events bigger than 50 people”
Global: ”From Wuhan to Australia: A timeline of key events in the spread of the deadly coronavirus”
The deadly coronavirus is rapidly spreading across the globe, with no end in sight. The virus has since spread to more than 160 countries, with large outbreaks in Europe, Iran, South Korea and the United States. More than 24,000 people have died from COVID-19, with more than 530,000 infections worldwide. More..Read More...
USA: “Travel ban on 26 European countries comes into force”
President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 26 European nations has come into force in the US, as part of a contingency plan to tackle the coronavirus crisis. The ban applies to non-Americans who have been in the Schengen border-free travel area within 14 days of travelling to the US. People travelling from..Read More...
Global: “WHO declares the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic”
EUROPE AND AMERICA: “CORONA MEASURES AFFECT CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS”
Last weekend it became clear that the Corona virus will have an even greater impact on concerts and festivals worldwide. In France, all (indoor) concerts, events and festivals with a capacity of more than 1000 visitors are prohibited by the Minister of Health Olivier Véran. There is no such ban in Denmark , Germany and Austria , but the government recommends canceling..Read More...