Two US lawmakers test positive for coronavirus
Two US lawmakers including a Florida representative on Wednesday became the first members of Congress to announce they have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s office said in a statement that “just a short while ago, he was notified that he has tested positive for COVID-19.” The Republican who represents part of Miami follows that city’s Mayor Francis...
Coronavirus: US Govt To Pay Citizens $1tn In Cash As Cases Surpassed 5,700
In the United States, Trump administration announced a plan on Tuesday to send money directly to Americans immediately to ease the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic, as fatalities hit 100 and the number of cases surpassed 5,700. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he supports sending money directly to Americans as part of a $1tn (£830bn) stimulus aimed at...
Facebook, Google in talks with US to track COVID-19
Facebook and Google are in talks with Washington over potentially using individuals’ personal data to track and combat the coronavirus outbreak. The project would involve collecting location information from Americans’ smartphones and using it anonymously to map the spread of the disease and predict urgent medical needs, for example. In a statement to the Washington Post, Google spokesman Johnny Luu, confirmed...
Floyd’s Uncle Roger Mayweather Died
Roger Mayweather, who was a two-weight world champion and later trained his nephew to superstardom, has died. Mayweather, a brother of Floyd Mayweather Sr., was 58. TMZ first reported the news of Mayweather’s death, the cause of which has not been revealed. Roger Mayweather wasn’t able to train Floyd Mayweather Jr. toward the end of his Hall-of-Fame career due to various...
Manchester United star Pogba pledges support, sets up fundraiser for coronavirus victims
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has set up a fundraising page and pledged financial support to Unicef to help children affected by coronavirus. After turning 27 on Sunday, Pogba set up the birthday fundraiser to "help fight this war against Covid-19". The France international says he will double the fund if his goal of £27,000 is reached. "The impact of a large-scale...
BREAKING: South Africa Declares Coronavirus National Emergency After The 61 Reported Cases
The South African government on Sunday declared coronavirus a national emergency, ABN TV reports. To this end, the authorities have ordered the closure of all public schools from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 till the end of Easter holidays. This is after about 61 suspected cases of coronavirus have been reported in the country. The government has also announced a travel ban on...
President Trump Tests Negative To Coronavirus
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus, the White House physician has said. Trump had to undergo the Coronavirus test which came out negative, after hosting a meeting at his Florida resort with a Brazilian delegation, some of whom have tested positive, a few days ago. “This evening I received confirmation that the test is negative,” Sean Conley...
Coronavirus: Trump Declares Sunday ‘National Day Of Prayer’
US President Donald Trump has declared Sunday, March 15, 2020, as a ‘National Day of Prayer’ to seek God’s face and strength in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. The POTUS encouraged all citizens of the United States to pray, believing that the nation and by extension, the world, would overcome the ravaging COVID-19. He said, “It is my great honour...
President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Coronavirus [VIDEO]
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a national health emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed no fewer than 41 people and infected 1,875 others in the country. Trump said the move would open up access to $50 billion in federal funding to state and local governments to tackle the virus. Insisting that the U.S. had done better in efforts...
Renowned Italian Doctor Roberto Stella Dies from Coronavirus
The president of the Medical Guild of Varese, Roberto Stella, has died of coronavirus. He was 67. Stella died on Tuesday in Como, Italy, after being hospitalized following his coronavirus diagnosis, CNN and ABC News reported, citing a local Italian outlet. The Italian medical chief was hospitalized for respiratory failure, stemming from the disease, CNN reported. Italy’s National Federation of Doctors and...
