ViralNews: March 2020

As the outlook for Mexico's economy gets gloomier during the coronavirus crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has driven home the message that his government is ready to help the poor to weather the storm - but that the rich can forget it.

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Australian authorities take cluster approach to contain coronavirus

Australian authorities will open a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday as health workers try to contain clusters of infections across the country.

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Paris Club creditors agree to cancel $1.4 billion of Somali debt

The Paris Club of creditor nations agreed on Tuesday to restructure Somalia's debt, including immediately canceling $1.4 billion owed by the impoverished Horn of Africa country.

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U.S. rushes to build makeshift hospitals as death toll rises by 800

The U.S. government raced on Tuesday to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals near major cities to ease the strain on overwhelmed healthcare systems as President Donald Trump predicted a "very painful" two weeks ahead.

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‘Never Thought I Would Need It’: Americans Put Pride Aside to Seek Aid

By BY CARA BUCKLEY from NYT U.S.

Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World

Hellmut Stern, 91, Dies; Violinist Returned to Germany After Fleeing

By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts

Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

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Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.

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Monday, 30 March 2020

Instacart workers nationwide join 5,000 Amazon employees in NYC threatening walkouts - Daily Mail

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‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle, Britney Spears shared VMAs stage in 2001 - Fox News

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NCAA Approves Additional Year of Eligibility for Spring Sports Athletes, Denies Additional Eligibility for Win - Eleven Warriors

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Tom Brady pitched himself to Bucs brass, Tampa Bay GM says - ESPN

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Brazil's Bolsonaro urges no more coronavirus quarantine, says jobs being lost

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday that there can be no more quarantine measures imposed on the country than those already in place to combat coronavirus because jobs are being destroyed and the poor are suffering disproportionately.

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EXCLUSIVE: New Survey Reveals Church Giving is Down, but Faith is Growing

Churches continuing to hold in-person worship services came under fire from elected officials and other critics Sunday who fear the gatherings put parishioners at risk for catching the coronavirus. Now new research, obtained exclusively by CBN News, shows how churches across the nation are managing their ministries, including plans to celebrate Easter, during the pandemic.

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Trump says coronavirus guidelines may get tougher; 1 million Americans tested

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that federal social distancing guidelines might be toughened and travel restrictions with China and Europe would stay in place as he urged Americans to help fight the coronavirus with tough measures through April.

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Virus Prompts Workplace Protests Over Health Concerns

By BY NOAM SCHEIBER AND KATE CONGER from NYT Business

Trump to Governors: I’d Like You to Do Us a Favor, Though

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion

Alison Roman’s Seder Table

By BY ALISON ROMAN from NYT Food

Trump’s Virus Defense Is Often an Attack, and the Target Is Often a Woman

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.

Listen to the Call: Bullock and Trump Discuss Testing

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S.

Keep It Simple, Albany. This Is No Time for Budget Games.

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion

Congress Just Spent $2 Trillion on Coronavirus Relief. It’s Eying More.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.

Coronavirus: Free school meals children to get food vouchers

Ministers say the vouchers could be available to families in England as early as Tuesday afternoon.

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Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'

The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.

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Delay Brexit deadline amid coronavirus, say MEPS

The UK is due to stop following EU rules by the end of 2020 but a group of MEPs say the date should be pushed back.

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Coronavirus: Protecting yourself in a migrant camp

The often unsanitary conditions in refugee and migrant camps, like this one on Lesbos, pose a challenge for residents trying to avoid coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

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How (not) to cut your hair at home

Stuck at home, some people have enlisted their children to help cut their hair.

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Coronavirus: The good that can come out of an upside-down world

There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed.

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'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

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Coronavirus: What should you do if you are stuck abroad?

The government has outlined plans aimed at bringing stranded Britons home.

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Sunday, 29 March 2020

Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know

All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered.

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A place that makes you ask the questions that really matter

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful.

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Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit

With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.

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'My $60m weight-loss app cured my personal pain'

Victoria Repa has created an app to help people lose weight, an issue she struggled with growing up.

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Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer

The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.

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Bolsonaro visits market to press need to keep Brazil going during pandemic

President Jair Bolsonaro visited a market area just outside the Brazilian capital on Sunday to press home his case for keeping Latin America's largest economy ticking instead of locking down activities to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

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Japan to expand entry ban to include US, China, most of Europe: Asahi

Japan will expand its entry ban to include citizens traveling from the United States, China, South Korea and most of Europe amid a rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Asahi newspaper reported on Monday.

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Texas Gov. Abbott expands mandatory coronavirus quarantines to include travelers from Louisiana, other hard... - Fox News

Texas Gov. Abbott expands mandatory coronavirus quarantines to include travelers from Louisiana, other hard... Fox News
Coronavirus is leading states to tighten their borders Vox.com
Texas National Guard to Help With State's COVID-19 Response U.S. News & World Report
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Gives Coronavirus Updates (Live Stream) | NBC News NBC News
Abbott says Texas is prepared for uptick in coronavirus cases Fox News
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NBC's Chuck Todd Asks Joe Biden If There's 'Blood' On Trump's Hands Due to Coronavirus Response - Newsweek

NBC's Chuck Todd Asks Joe Biden If There's 'Blood' On Trump's Hands Due to Coronavirus Response Newsweek
NBC's Chuck Todd under fire for asking Biden if Trump has 'blood on his hands' for delayed coronavirus resp... Fox News
Democrats need to recruit Obama to bench Biden, find another candidate: Goodwin New York Post
How long will Trump's poll surge last? CNN
Democrats need to unite behind their nominee, whoever he may be Al Jazeera English
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Modi seeks 'forgiveness' from India's poor over COVID-19 lockdown - Al Jazeera English

Modi seeks 'forgiveness' from India's poor over COVID-19 lockdown Al Jazeera English
Modi seeks 'forgiveness' from India's poor over coronavirus lockdown Reuters
India’s Coronavirus Lockdown Leaves Vast Numbers Stranded and Hungry The New York Times
Coronavirus lockdown: India grapples with migrant workers' exodus Al Jazeera English
For a billion Indians, lockdown has not prevented tragedy The Guardian
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U.S. stock-index futures slump as investors keep focus on coronavirus numbers - MarketWatch

U.S. stock-index futures slump as investors keep focus on coronavirus numbers MarketWatch

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5 essential Zoom hacks to improve your virtual hangouts - Mashable

5 essential Zoom hacks to improve your virtual hangouts Mashable
Amid lockdown, Zoom gains popularity; but how safe is it? Al Jazeera English
Zoom users take heed to prevent uninvited guests in your meeting rooms Chrome Unboxed
Do These 4 Things To Keep Hackers Out Of Your Zoom Call Forbes
Meet Eric Yuan, the man who made your Zoom meetings possible Japan Today
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The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

By BY JASON BAILEY from NYT Arts

Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Through End of April

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S.

The Politics of a Pandemic

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion

Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

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Regional connectivity at risk, says airline boss

The head of Loganair, the UK's biggest regional airline, says he will ask the government for help.

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The Marvel Spiderman artist teaching children in Ireland to draw

Irish artist Will Sliney is keeping thousands of kids entertained with daily drawing challenges.

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Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like

The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?

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Rob Lawrie, the ex-squaddie, and the girl taken

Rob thought he was helping a refugee girl and her father as they struggled to get to the UK. But he found out it was all a lie.

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Timelapse: The streets of London during the coronavirus pandemic

Have you ever seen the streets of the capital so empty?

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people stealing hospital supplies?

Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases.

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Saturday, 28 March 2020

Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales

Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand.

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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

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Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales

Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand.

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Dairy farmers 'could go under' despite milk demand rise

Main UK milk processor Freshways says its price cut was forced by a drop in pub and coffee shop trade.

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'People Are Dying': Samaritan's Purse Sets up Emergency Field Hospital in New York City

The international Christian humanitarian organization, Samaritan's Purse, led by Franklin Graham, deployed its Emergency Field Hospital to New York City Saturday, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the US.

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Pence says virus taskforce soon to deliver recommendation on whether to re-open economy

Vice President Mike Pence, heading the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak, said on Saturday that he would deliver a recommendation to the president on whether to re-open the U.S. economy in the coming week.

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Tornado wrecks buildings, tosses cars in Jonesboro, Arkansas

A large tornado struck the city of Jonesboro in Arkansas on Saturday, wrecking buildings and flipping cars, according to local media and images posted online.

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