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Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia Armenia declares a state of emergency lasting until April 14 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia Armenia declares a state of emergency lasting until April 14 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The emergency measures include the closure of all educational institutions, closing the borders with Georgia and Iran, banning gatherings with over 20 people, and postponing the 2020 Armenian constitutional referendum. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2020
Mar
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective o

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective on Wednesday. Exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S. citizens. Only four airports will continue to receive international flights: Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montréal–Trudeau, and Calgary. Domestic flights and flights from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as foreign commerce and trade, will not be affected. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2020
Mar
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Grand Ayatollah Hashem Bathaie Golpayenagi dies two days after testing positive for COVID-19, as Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Grand Ayatollah Hashem Bathaie Golpayenagi dies two days after testing positive for COVID-19, as Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 129 more deaths from the virus. (Al Jazeera) Economist and social activist Fariborz Raisdana also dies from coronavirus. (Tehran Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2020
Mar
16
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 2020 stock market crash Asian markets fall substantially and European markets open with huge losses.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 2020 stock market crash Asian markets fall substantially and European markets open with huge losses. S&P futures fall 5%, triggering a trading halt in response to the Federal Reserve's emergency measures. (ABC News) The Dow closes 2,997 points or 12.9% lower - its largest daily points movement. (AP via Mercury News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2020
Mar
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective on Wednesday. Exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S. citizens. Only four airports will continue to receive international flights: Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montréal–Trudeau, and Calgary. Domestic flights and flights from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as foreign commerce and trade, will not be affected. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2020
Mar
16
Economy / Jobs / Business

The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, and mayors of cities in other states, or

The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, and mayors of cities in other states, order the closure of all bars and restaurants and ban gatherings of 50 or more people in their states or cities in response to the pandemic. (CNBC) (WJBK) (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2020
Mar
17
Politics / Government

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated, will require returnees to be quarantined for 14 d

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated, will require returnees to be quarantined for 14 days. (National Post) China reports only one domestic case of COVID-19, but found 20 cases that were imported abroad. (The Jakarta Post) 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Japan The President of the Japan Football Association and deputy Olympic Committee chief Kozo Tashima tests positive for COVID-19. Japan insists the 2020 Summer Olympics will still go ahead as planned. (Business Recorder)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Politics / Government

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 2,000 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 182 more deaths, raising the total to 11,178 ca

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 2,000 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 182 more deaths, raising the total to 11,178 cases and 491 deaths. The Balearic Islands regional government asks tourists to return home and closes airports and ports. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

British multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer Dixons Carphone says it is closing all standalone Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK, with the

British multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer Dixons Carphone says it is closing all standalone Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK, with the loss of 2,900 jobs, as part of a company restructuring. The closures are not believed to be related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The Italian government announces it will take over the flag carrier Alitalia as part of its emergency response to the c

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The Italian government announces it will take over the flag carrier Alitalia as part of its emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Italy Local) British textile design company Laura Ashley plc collapses into administration, saying the coronavirus has had a "significant impact on trading". (iNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Politics / Government

Former U.S.

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden wins all three states, increasing his delegate count to 1,180, while U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders now has 885. The minimum required to win the nomination is 1,991. (Business Insider) (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Maryland postpones its primary from April 28 to June 2, becoming the fifth state to do so.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Maryland postpones its primary from April 28 to June 2, becoming the fifth state to do so. (CBS News) Ohio was scheduled to vote today, but the election was postponed until June 2 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The delay capped hours of confusion in which the election was called off by the state's governor, Mike DeWine, only for a judge to then rule that he did not have the authority to do so. The state's health director, Amy Acton, then called off the election on the grounds of a health emergency. (Columbus Dispatch) (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Politics / Government

Ohio was scheduled to vote today, but the election was postponed until June 2 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ohio was scheduled to vote today, but the election was postponed until June 2 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The delay capped hours of confusion in which the election was called off by the state's governor, Mike DeWine, only for a judge to then rule that he did not have the authority to do so. The state's health director, Amy Acton, then called off the election on the grounds of a health emergency. (Columbus Dispatch) (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Australia A 37-year-old Woolworths employee is stabbed by a 25-year-old man in Rosebud, Victoria.

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Australia A 37-year-old Woolworths employee is stabbed by a 25-year-old man in Rosebud, Victoria. The crime is believed to be related to mass panic buying across Australian supermarkets that has seen cases of violence between shoppers and staff members. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
17
Health / Disasters

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Brazil Brazil records their first death from COVID-19 in São Paulo state.

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Brazil Brazil records their first death from COVID-19 in São Paulo state. (Nasdaq) Hundreds of inmates escape from a prison in Mongaguá after rioting over new coronavirus restrictions. Riots and escapes are also reported at prisons in Mirandópolis, Porto Feliz and Tremembé with as many as 1,000 prisoners on the loose; at least 174 have been recaptured by police. (Metro)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
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