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Moderate Earthquake Strikes Near Salt Lake City, Some Damage Reported
Salt Lake International Airport, which was under a ground stop after the quake, said a road to the airport has been closed. "No injuries have been reported to Church employees". An emergency alert for Salt Lake County is in effect until 12:27 p.m. Most residents felt their homes shaking for 10 to 15 seconds. Near the epicenter of the quake in the small town of Magna, 14 buildings were damage... [Full Article...]
Gov. DeSantis’ Message To Spring Breakers: ‘The Party’s Over’
Why it matters: College students traveled in droves to the open beaches in Florida for spring break - ignoring the federal government's encouragement to maintain social distance and abstain from non-essential travel. "What are you thinking about by being on the beach around all these people that might have coronavirus and you're going to go home and potentially infect the people you love t... [Full Article...]
Canadian Press NewsAlert:Ontario reports first death linked to COVID-19
As of Tuesday, there are 180 cases of the novel coronavirus in Ontario - the most in any province. As of Tuesday morning, the province had 185 confirmed cases of coronavirus, while Canada-wide there are 424 and five have died. We will continue to follow the advice of our public health professionals to make sure we are doing everything possible to confront the COVID-19 pandemic and protect our ... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: UK schools ordered to shut on Friday 'until further notice'
Mr Williamson said the rate of coronavirus spreading had "accelerated", and added: "It's clear that schools are finding it more hard to continue as normal, as illness and self-isolation impacts on staff levels and attendance". He said knowing whether you have had Covid-19 could be a "total game-changer" as it would mean those people could get back to work and a normal routine. [Full Article...]
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
With the closure of border checkpoints, non-essential cross-border travels will be restricted effective from today until further notice. The total cost and implementation timeline of Canada's Economic Response plan to COVID-19. "I know it's also a lot to take in", said Trudeau. Countries worldwide have restricted travel to stem the spread of the virus. Under the proposed deal, the flow of... [Full Article...]
U.S. congressmen test positive for coronavirus
All 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands have reported cases of the new coronavirus disease. Diaz-Balart said he began to develop symptoms Saturday, hours after leaving the House floor. He didn't return to Florida following the House vote because his wife, Tia, has pre-existing conditions that put her at "exceptionally high risk", his office said. [Full Article...]
Trump se dit "très mécontent" de l'expulsion de journalistes américains de Chine
Alors que beaucoup de petites entreprises sont déjà à l'arrêt et de nombreux employés au chômage forcé, le pays s'inquiète de plus en plus des conséquences économiques de cette crise mondiale sans précédent. Les Américains d'origine asiatique " ont fait état d'injures raciales et de violences physiques " en raison de la perception erronée selon laquelle " la Chine serait à l'origine du virus ", ... [Full Article...]
When is the Overwatch Echo Hero 32 release date?
Players looking to try out the Echo experience in Overwatch can do on PC platform, as Blizzard rolled out a PTR patch on March 19 that added not just the new hero but also a long-awaited upgrade to Training Range as well. Medical support, construction, piloting - Echo could do anything except important independent decision making. When will we be able to play Echo in Overwatch? It ... [Full Article...]
United Kingdom schools remain open as Europe goes into lockdown
These are radical changes to Gibraltar's school service, brought about by the Covid-19 public health crisis. He says that schools did not need to be shut from the start as they are "not risky places" for pupils or teachers, "but this extra bit is now important to protect NHS capacity" and stop the spread. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: French president stops rent, taxes paid by small companies
More than 5,000 people are now infected there, and more than 120 have died. Macron's orders came as France's national health agency announced 21 more coronavirus deaths and 1,210 new cases of infection in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 148. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people
As of Wednesday, there have been 375 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia and five deaths across all states and territories except Northern Territory. "Life is changing in Australia, as it is changing all around the world", Morrison said during a televised news conference. For those who are thinking of going overseas in the school holidays, don't. [Full Article...]
UW to Move to Online Classes the Rest of the Semester
And, from Monday March 23, all classes of more than 100 students will be cancelled. For the latest on the coronavirus, contact your local health department and visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website . "We are working with our various institutional partners in consideration of any pro-rated refunds of room and board charges", Frederick explained. The Management of the Uni... [Full Article...]
Outrage as Trump calls coronavirus 'Chinese Virus'
The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories claiming it was brought to China by the US army and Beijing accusing American officials of stigmatizing an entire nation. [Full Article...]
Cuba allows docking of virus-hit British cruise ship
Rodríguez said the passengers will be allowed to disembark in Cuba and arrange to fly back to the U.K. But he added all global health protocols will be followed in the process. Passengers enjoying the view from the deck of the Braemar , which is heading for Cuba from where passengers hope to be flown home. Earlier in the week, Princess Cruises announced they would be suspending global operat... [Full Article...]
The first one-on-one debate between Biden and Sanders
Earlier in the day, Biden's campaign courted the progressive supporters of Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren of MA, who dropped her White House bid earlier this month but has not endorsed anyone, by promising to back a Sanders plan to make public colleges tuition-free to families with incomes of less than $125,000 a year. [Full Article...]
Utah Hit With Strongest Earthquake Since 1992
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The Salt Lake City International Airport , located close to the epicenter, sustained some damage and was shut down, spokeswoman Nancy Volmer told The Salt Lake Tribune . "Our family photos and porcelain statues on shelves all got knocked off the walls and broke on the tile floor". "I heard things in my kitchen falling", said Michael McCarlie of Salt Lake City, Deseret News reported. [Full Article...]
Malaysia announces restriction of movement effective 18 March
Malaysia is banning its citizens from travelling overseas from 18 to 31 March and restricting all foreign entry during the period. The government has also banned mass assemblies and ordered the closure of all kindergartens, as well as public and private schools including daily schools, boarding schools, global schools, tahfiz centres and other pre-university institutions. [Full Article...]
Classes moved online, residence halls closed in response to COVID-19
It cautioned students and staff who reside outside UG campuses and were now off campus to keep away from the campuses until they were asked to return adding that staff who provides essential services were excluded from those directive. The university also announced it will refund room and board fees in response to COVID-19 by crediting students' accounts on a prorated amount for each week they d... [Full Article...]
Trudeau Just Banned Entry Into Canada To All Non-Residents
Possible symptoms of the disease include fever, new or worsening cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, runny nose and joint aches. The government's goal is to keep the number of severe cases down to a level hospitals and doctors can handle. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: US, China engage in war of words
The coronavirus, which emerged in China late previous year, has spread around the world, upended many countries' daily lives, pummeled financial markets, brought flights to a standstill, shut down schools and forced the postponement of nearly all gatherings including sports and arts events. [Full Article...]