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Mar
22
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates Dubai-based airline Emirates announces that it will be suspending all pas

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates Dubai-based airline Emirates announces that it will be suspending all passenger flights effective March 25 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but will continue to operate cargo flights for essential goods. (Associated Press) Economy of the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. Senate votes down a coronavirus relief stimulus bill. (CNBC) U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to set up a second vote on a coronavirus relief stimulus bill for Monday. (The Hill)

Mar
22
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces the country is shutting down non-essential services effective midday Monday for pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and places of

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces the country is shutting down non-essential services effective midday Monday for pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and places of worship, while restaurants and cafes will have to switch to takeaway only. The number of cases in Australia has risen to 1,315. (BBC News)

Mar
22
Politics / Government

Spain's Ministry of Health reports 394 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date.

Spain's Ministry of Health reports 394 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 28,572 with 1,720 deaths. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "the worst is yet to come". (Reuters)

Mar
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan The government announces that a lockdown of Tashkent will begin on March 24.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan The government announces that a lockdown of Tashkent will begin on March 24. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the United States and a 26-year-old returning from the United Kingdom. Panic buying is reported in the country's largest city, Yangon. (CNA) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates Dubai closes all restaurants, cafes and food locals for two weeks. (Alarabiya in English)

Mar
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a 21-day nationwide lockdown effective from March 26, to contain the coronavirus, as the n

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a 21-day nationwide lockdown effective from March 26, to contain the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases rises to 402. Soldiers will be deployed to help police enforce the lockdown. (Reuters)

Mar
23
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Senate votes down for a second time a stimulus relief package.

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Senate votes down for a second time a stimulus relief package. (WDAF-TV) (CNBC) (The Washington Post) The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down. Among other measures being developed to support the real economy, it will also establish a special purpose vehicle allowing it to buy investment-grade corporate bonds directly. (Reuters)

Mar
23
Politics / Government

The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down.

The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down. Among other measures being developed to support the real economy, it will also establish a special purpose vehicle allowing it to buy investment-grade corporate bonds directly. (Reuters)

Mar
23
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker orders all businesses and organizations not providing essential services to close until April 7, effec

COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker orders all businesses and organizations not providing essential services to close until April 7, effective at noon on Tuesday. Baker states that he is not issuing a stay-at-home order, saying it "doesn't make sense from a public health point of view", but has directed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to issue a stay-at-home advisory, limiting public gatherings to 10 people or less. (WBUR-FM)

Mar
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the Uni

COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the United States and a 26-year-old returning from the United Kingdom. Panic buying is reported in the country's largest city, Yangon. (CNA)

Mar
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand enters alert level 3 after the investigation into two assumed community-spread cases do not find any links to trave

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand enters alert level 3 after the investigation into two assumed community-spread cases do not find any links to travel. All schools and public venues are closed. The country will enter alert level 4 on 26 March at midnight local time. (Stuff)

Mar
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania Vanuatu puts the island of Aneityum under "temporary lockdown" after a cruise ship with a reportedly infected passenger on board vi

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania Vanuatu puts the island of Aneityum under "temporary lockdown" after a cruise ship with a reportedly infected passenger on board visited the island. (Radio New Zealand) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand enters alert level 3 after the investigation into two assumed community-spread cases do not find any links to travel. All schools and public venues are closed. The country will enter alert level 4 on 26 March at midnight local time. (Stuff) COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji confirms its third case of COVID-19. (FBC News)

Mar
23
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Mayor of Toronto John Tory declares a state of emergency for the city of Toronto.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto Mayor of Toronto John Tory declares a state of emergency for the city of Toronto. (CFTO-DT) Premier Doug Ford announces that non-essential businesses in Ontario are to be shut down for at least two weeks. (National Post)

Mar
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 4,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, rising to 33,000 infected and 2,182 dead.

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 4,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, rising to 33,000 infected and 2,182 dead. (NBC News) The Spanish Army has found elderly people abandoned and dead inside retirement homes, according to Defence Minister Margarita Robles. A criminal investigation has been launched. (BBC News)

Mar
23
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Fast food restaurant chain M

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Fast food restaurant chain McDonald's closes all of its restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland citing the safety of its employees and customers amid the coronavirus pandemic. (The Guardian)

Mar
23
Economy / Jobs / Business

Governor Charlie Baker orders all businesses and organizations not providing essential services to close until April 7, effective at noon on Tuesday.

Governor Charlie Baker orders all businesses and organizations not providing essential services to close until April 7, effective at noon on Tuesday. Baker states that he is not issuing a stay-at-home order, saying it "doesn't make sense from a public health point of view", but has directed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to issue a stay-at-home advisory, limiting public gatherings to 10 people or less. (WBUR-FM)

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