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2. 2019–20 Coronavirus Outbreak by Country and Territory

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   Country and territory	Confirmed	Deaths	Recoveries
   United States	135,502	2,384	4,378
   Italy	97,689	10,779	13,030
   China	81,439	3,300	75,448
   Spain	78,799	6,606	14,709
   Germany	61,164	489	5,024
   Iran	38,309	2,640	12,391

   Updated on Mar 29 2020 20:08 PM PDT Source: Wikipedia

3. Coronavirus - Global Updates

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What To Do If You're Anxious About Coronavirus HuffPost Life Caroline BolognaHuffPost LifeFebruary 27, 2020 Epidemics can take a toll on mental health as well.  (Photo: Chung Sung-Jun via Getty Images) Epidemics can take a toll on mental health as well. (Photo: Chung Sung-Jun via Getty Images) With the rise in reported cases of the new coronavirus around the world, many people are feeling anxious and afraid about a looming pandemic. For those in China, the disease’s epicenter, its toll on mental health is well-documented. But even in areas not yet heavily affected by COVID-19, people are expressing their worries. “When the news covers the outbreak of a virus, it is common for people who consume a lot of news media to feel a rise in anxiety,” Nicole Bentley, a licensed therapist and intake coordinator at Cityscape Counseling in Chicago, told HuffPost. “Symptoms could include rumination about the virus, fear of catching the virus even if it isn’t in their area, difficulty sleeping and increased efforts to stay healthy.” For some, anxiety about coronavirus may affect their ability to function at work or otherwise go about their lives. If you’re feeling this way, know that there are things you can do to deal with it. HuffPost spoke to Bentley and other mental health experts to identify some fo the best ways to cope with this kind of anxiety. Take a break from the news. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by concerns about coronavirus, consider monitoring and potentially limiting the amount of media you consume. “I would recommend filtering their media coverage about coronavirus. People don’t have to avoid the news altogether if they don’t want to, but they also don’t need to obsessively stay up to date, either.” Bentley said. “Staying overly connected to news coverage can negatively impact mental health, so it is important to monitor their intake if they notice a rise in anxiety.” It can be very beneficial just to take an hour or so away from the constant updates and information on TV and online. Needing a reprieve is natural and human. “Keep in perspective how many times you are hearing about the virus and how much energy you are devoting to thinking about it every day. This is not something to obsess over, but rather to be conscious and aware of ― vigilant, but realistic in your thoughts and approach,” said Esther Saggurthi, primary clinician at Maryland House Detox, a Delphi Behavioral Health Group facility. “The mind works off of the power of suggestion,” she added. “When we keep hearing about the coronavirus, we visualize what it would be like to be sick or to have a loved one sick, and then often we get scared, as the outbreak is something we cannot control.” Talk to someone. It may feel tempting to cut off communication with others when you’re feeling anxious, but talking to someone about these emotions can be very helpful. “How many times do we all try to look good on the outside when inside we are really panicked or depressed?” Saggurthi noted. “The only way for someone to understand how we are feeling or what we are thinking is for us to talk about it and tell them.” Talking to someone, even if just via text, can help you process your emotions and feel supported, rather than spiraling further. Try to be present in the moment. “It is critical to remain connected to the present moment, rather than allowing their fear to take over,” Bentley noted. If your mind is starting to wander into scary territory, try focusing on your immediate environment and mentally take stock of the things and people around you. That can help you stay grounded and keep things in perspective. The unknowns surrounding coronavirus can be scary, but it’s helpful to focus on the here and now. At the moment, the threat to you personally is likely not immediate. “Positive affirmations are especially helpful,” Saggurthi said. “I am healthy today. I live a healthful life. I have control over my life. I am at peace. I feel calm.” Remind yourself what you can control. “It is easy to feel like one’s life is out of control and focus on the futility of life in these situations,” Saggurthi said. “The increased anxiety over a situation which is mostly beyond our control may cause us to rationalize and make poor decisions and may result in returning to behaviors we were working hard to quit in the first place.” But while the actions of world governments and fellow citizens are out of your control, you do have power over yourself. “It is important to remind yourself of what is in your control,” advised. “Make sure to wash your hands. Be on the lookout for flu-like symptoms.” You can use your anxiety as a signal to take reasonable steps to prepare for a pandemic, Jonathan Sutton, director of the cognitive behavioral therapies program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, told HuffPost. Find a trusted source of information and stick to that one to insulate yourself from rumors and falsehoods. “What reputable information do you need to know at this point? The CDC and WHO fit the bill for me,” he noted. “Based on the best available medical information, are there steps that are relevant for you to take at this time and will you take them?” Practice gratitude. If you’re ever feeling dark, identifying and giving thanks for the points of brightness in your life can help you get out of this headspace. Consider making a mental list of the things you’re grateful for or keeping a gratitude journal. As Bentley noted, “it is helpful to practice gratitude in moments of panic, because it can keep someone grounded in the present moment and appreciative for what they have in their lives.” Reach out for help. It’s natural to experience anxiety and other emotional struggles amid a global health crisis. If the feelings worsen or continue to interfere with your ability to concentrate, sleep or care for yourself or your family, it’s important to seek professional help. Many employers and communities offer mental health resources. If you’re feeling as though you might act in a way that harms yourself or someone else, call a support line like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or Crisis Text Line by texting “start” to 741-741. Related... Do Face Masks Really Protect You From Getting Sick? Canceling A Trip Due To Coronavirus? Here’s What Travelers Need To Know. Are Children Less Likely To Contract The Coronavirus? Here's What We Know. Also on HuffPost Love HuffPost? Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today. This article originally appeared on HuffPost. post a message. In the coronavirus pandemic, carbon emissions have fallen, but climate change remains an existential threat Yahoo News In the coronavirus pandemic, carbon emissions have fallen, but climate change remains an existential threat In a world desperate for good news about the coronavirus, a dip in global carbon emissions caused by the outbreak's economic downturn might be seen as a silver lining. As expected, March data compiled by San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography appears to show the rate of rise of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere has slowed. “This isn't the way we want to reduce emissions,” Rob Jackson, professor of Earth system science at Stanford University and one of the world's leading experts on climate change, told Yahoo News. No Fees. No Book Costs. No Surprises - Ccis.edu AdColumbia College No Fees. No Book Costs. 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His delaying of getting equipment — it continues — his delaying of getting equipment to where it is needed is deadly, and now I think the best thing is to prevent more loss of life rather than open things up because we just don't know. 16k Spain toughens restrictions as coronavirus death toll surges Reuters Spain toughens restrictions as coronavirus death toll surges Spain prepared to enter its third week under near-total lockdown on Sunday, as the government approved a strengthening of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus and the death toll rose by 838 cases overnight to 6,528. Second only to Italy in fatalities, Spain also saw infections rise to 78,797 from 72,248 the day before. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a televised address to the nation on Saturday night, announced that all non-essential workers must stay at home for two weeks, the latest government measure in the fight against coronavirus. 14 Asia virus latest: People return to China epicentre, security talks off AFP Asia virus latest: People return to China epicentre, security talks off Here are the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic: - Wuhan eases travel rules - Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the coronavirus first emerged last year, partly reopened on Saturday after more than two months of near total isolation for its population of 11 million. People are now allowed to enter the city but not leave. AFP saw crowds of passengers arriving at Wuhan railway station, most wheeling suitcases alongside them. 82 A 1,000-bed US Navy hospital ship just docked in Los Angeles to increase local healthcare capacity — see inside the USNS Mercy Business Insider A 1,000-bed US Navy hospital ship just docked in Los Angeles to increase local healthcare capacity — see inside the USNS Mercy The 1,000-bed US Navy hospital ship, the USNS Mercy, arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on March 27 to help relieve the burden that local hospitals have been facing as the number of coronavirus cases in California continues to rise. Over 800 medical staff — including doctors, nurses, mariners, and corpsmen — are aboard the USNS Mercy to provide medical care to non-coronavirus patients in Los Angeles, according to the US Department of Defense. This will allow local hospitals to focus its resources and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on COVID-19 patients. 34 A New York dad refused to let his 21-year-old son back in their house after the spring breaker partied in Texas amid coronavirus spread INSIDER A New York dad refused to let his 21-year-old son back in their house after the spring breaker partied in Texas amid coronavirus spread A New York father refused to let his college-age son back in their Nanuet home after the student traveled to South Padre Island for spring break. Peter Levine, 51, told the New York Post that he tried to encourage his 21-year-old son Matt to come home early from the trip, but to no avail. "I was aggravated. 2,454 Trump's salute to Vietnam veterans meets with thanks – and scorn The Guardian Trump's salute to Vietnam veterans meets with thanks – and scorn Donald Trump marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Sunday, with a tweet praising those who served in a conflict that involved US combat operations in Indochina from 1965 to 1973 . You have earned our gratitude and thanks,” he wrote, “by your actions years ago and what you have done since returning home. The nation thanks you and your families for your service and sacrifice. 725 You?ve unlocked 30 days of free Hulu AdHulu You?ve unlocked 30 days of free Hulu Hulu has your favorite stars, shows and movies with plans starting at just $5.99/month. South Korea to pay cash to families, bring in extra budge relief Reuters South Korea to pay cash to families, bring in extra budge relief South Korea will make an emergency cash payment to most families and draw up a second supplementary budget next month in a bid to ease the drawn-out economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, President Moon Jae-in said on Monday. Moon, after an emergency meeting with economic policymakers, said an "emergency disaster relief payment" of up to 1 million won ($816) would be made to all households except the top 30% by income. Moon said he would prepare another extra budget for parliamentary approval in April and some small- and medium-sized companies would be exempt from paying partial insurance and utility bills starting this month. 2 Fit, healthy 33-year-old recounts falling ill to coronavirus Associated Press Fit, healthy 33-year-old recounts falling ill to coronavirus Still, Napoli, a lawyer in Rome, developed a cough and fever less than a week after Italy's premier locked down the entire nation, including the capital which had continued life as usual while the virus raged in the north. Until that day, Napoli was following his routine of work, jogging and swimming. He received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 three days later. 179 Moscow mayor orders all residents to stay at home AFP Moscow mayor orders all residents to stay at home Moscow's mayor announced strict isolation rules for the city from Monday, the latest in a series of measures introduced in Russia to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The new restrictions would apply to all the city's residents, regardless of age, mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a statement Sunday. "The extremely negative turn of events that we see in the largest cities in Europe and the USA causes great concern for the life and health of our citizens," Sobyanin said introducing the new rules. 24 Yahoo News Video 'I don't know how you look at those numbers and conclude anything less than thousands of people will pass away': Cuomo discusses state fatality projections Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke about New York state's fatality projections during a press conference on Sunday. 232 Trump berated a black journalist, telling her to 'be nice' and not 'threatening' at a coronavirus briefing, but she refused to take the bait Business Insider Trump berated a black journalist, telling her to 'be nice' and not 'threatening' at a coronavirus briefing, but she refused to take the bait PBS NewsHour reporter Yamiche Alcindor confronted President Donald Trump with his own statements during the daily coronavirus taskforce briefing on Sunday as US coronavirus cases rose to nearly 140,000. In response, Trump snapped at Alcindor to "be nice" and not "be threatening." The president continued berating Alcindor as she pressed on and tried to redirect his attention to her question about earlier statements he made to Fox News host Sean Hannity about the shortage in medical equipment as states battle the novel coronavirus. 2,930 Off to the cafe: Sweden is outlier in virus restrictions Associated Press Off to the cafe: Sweden is outlier in virus restrictions After a long, dark Scandinavian winter, the coronavirus pandemic is not keeping Swedes at home even while citizens in many parts of the world are sheltering in place and won't find shops or restaurants open on the few occasions they are permitted to venture out. Swedish authorities have advised the public to practice social distancing and to work from home, if possible, and urged those over age 70 to self-isolate as a precaution. Yet compared to the lockdowns imposed elsewhere in the world, the government's response to the virus allows a liberal amount of personal freedom. 89 Biggest Transfer of Wealth in US History Has Begun AdStansberry Research Biggest Transfer of Wealth in US History Has Begun A Maryland multimillionaire says the biggest legal transfer of wealth in American history has just gotten underway—here’s

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step you must take. Venezuelan ex-general surrenders to US on drug trafficking charges AFP Venezuelan ex-general surrenders to US on drug trafficking charges A retired Venezuelan general who was charged by the United States with "narco-terrorism"

along with President Nicolas Maduro and other officials has surrendered in Colombia to US authorities, prosecutors said Saturday. "The national Attorney General learned that Mr Cliver Alcala surrendered to US authorities," the Colombian prosecutor said in a statement, adding there was no arrest warrant when he gave himself up. Alcala turned himself in on Friday to the Colombians, who in turn handed him over to US authorities, the El Tiempo de Bogota newspaper said. 356 Coronavirus deaths fall again in Italy but lockdown extension looms Reuters Coronavirus deaths fall again in Italy but lockdown extension looms The number of deaths from coronavirus in Italy fell for the second consecutive day on Sunday but the country still looked almost certain to see an extension of stringent containment measures. The Civil Protection department said 756 people had died in the last day, bringing the total to 10,779 - more than a third of all deaths from the virus worldwide. "The measures that were due to expire on April 3 inevitably will be extended," Regional Affairs Minister Francesco Boccia told Sky TG24 television. 52 Boris Johnson's government is reportedly furious with China and believes it could have 40 times more coronavirus cases than it claims Business Insider Boris Johnson's government is reportedly furious with China and believes it could have 40 times more coronavirus cases than it claims REUTERS/Aly Song UK government officials say there'll be "reckoning" for China over its handling of the coronavirus. Boris Johnson's government is reportedly furious with the Chinese state. It has accused of China of spreading disinformation and lying about the number of cases it has. 3,557 $10 Stock You Should Buy Today AdBanyan Hill $10 Stock You Should Buy Today Wall Street Legend Paul Mampilly shows you the top stock of 2020… and it's only $10! 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"I just spoke with a friend who got called into an emergency meeting at his hospital," McDonald wrote. 1,109 Violent Tornado Rips Through Arkansas Town, Injuries Reported The Daily Beast Violent Tornado Rips Through Arkansas Town, Injuries Reported At least six people were injured after a tornado ripped through downtown Jonesboro, Arkansas on Saturday, ripping entire walls off buildings, flattening homes, and leaving cars overturned. There was no immediate word on fatalities, but videos showed major damage to the area, with only piles of debris apparently left of some buildings. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin issued a 7 p.m. curfew for the entire city as authorities began assessing the damage and conducting search-and-rescue missions throughout the area. 27 QuickBooks Advanced AdQuickBooks QuickBooks Advanced You landed a new Next Level client! Hit the ground running with QuickBooks Advanced?fast set up for businesses at scale. 'Merkel is back': virus crisis boosts Germany's centre-right AFP 'Merkel is back': virus crisis boosts Germany's centre-right Angela Merkel's long-struggling conservatives have rebounded in the polls thanks to the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis and widespread faith in the outgoing German chancellor's ability to manage the upheaval. Shaking off years of record-low popularity, Merkel's centre-right CDU/CSU bloc is now enjoying approval ratings of around 32 to 35 percent, some six to seven points higher than just a few weeks ago. It's a surprise turn of events for Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) which as recently as last month was riven by internal turmoil and debate over who would be the party's chancellor candidate when Merkel bows out in 2021. 104 Australia government says growth rate of coronavirus infection slows Reuters Australia government says growth rate of coronavirus infection slows Australia's health minister said on Sunday there were "early, positive signs" of a slowdown in the growth rate in new coronavirus infections in the country, with the growth rate approximately halving over the past week. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the slower growth in new inflections showed social distancing measures were working. "This time last week the rate of increase on cases was up around 25% to 30% a day," Morrison told a press conference. 38 China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak Associated Press China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak China sent a plane loaded with medical personnel and supplies Saturday to help Pakistan fight the spread of the coronavirus in one of the world's most populous nations. Across the Middle East and elsewhere, the outbreak has raised concerns that health systems strapped by multiple wars, refugee crises and unstable economies won't be able to handle the growing number of cases. In Iran, which is battling the worst outbreak in the region, state TV said Saturday another 139 people had died from the virus. 272 Some governors have stepped up during coronavirus crisis, others not so much NBC News Some governors have stepped up during coronavirus crisis, others not so much Trump didn't declare a national emergency until March 13, by which point 20 governors — a dozen Democrats and eight Republicans — had already declared emergencies. That includes Trump loyalists like Ron DeSantis of Florida, who have also taken flak for not moving fast enough. "Because the federal government was so slow to act, you saw state leaders, both Republicans and Democrats, stepping into that void and taking matters into their own hands," said Asher Hildebrand, a public policy professor at Duke University and a former chief of staff for Rep. David Price, D-N.C. 185

A Wuhan seafood vendor believed to be one of the first coronavirus patients says 'a lot fewer people would have died' if the Chinese government acted sooner Business Insider A Wuhan seafood vendor believed to be one of the first coronavirus patients says 'a lot fewer people would have died' if the Chinese government acted sooner STR/AFP via Getty Images Wei Guixian, a 57-year-old seafood vendor in Wuhan, China, was among the first 27 people to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, which originated from the wet market where she worked. Wei first began exhibiting coronavirus symptoms on December 10 and was admitted to the hospital less than a week later, with doctors describing her illness as "very serious" and "ruthless." Other vendors from the same market began to check into the hospital soon after. 3,950 Ex-Venezuelan spy chief Carvajal discussing surrender with U.S. authorities: sources Reuters Ex-Venezuelan spy chief Carvajal discussing surrender with U.S. authorities: sources The former head of Venezuela's military intelligence unit, Hugo Carvajal, is discussing his possible surrender with U.S. authorities, three people familiar with the matter said on Saturday, after prosecutors charged him this week with drug trafficking alongside Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Carvajal, a former general and ally of late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, has been in hiding since a Spanish court in November approved his extradition to the United States. It was unclear when or if he would surrender as the people said talks were ongoing. 140 Mexico's president shifts tone on coronavirus, urges people to stay home, warns of dire consequences LA Times Mexico's president shifts tone on coronavirus, urges people to stay home, warns of dire consequences As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been criticized for what many called a lackadaisical posture — urging people to hug, shaking hands and kissing well-wishers as he stumped and extolling his personal talismans: Catholic scapulars, a shamrock and $2 bill. “Continue bringing the family to eat in restaurants,” López Obrador advised compatriots, arguing that such activity bolsters “the popular economy.” Although still avoiding curfews and mandatory stay-at-home orders, Mexican authorities are now abruptly citing a final chance to avert a national catastrophe that would inundate the country's limited healthcare infrastructure and probably result in many deaths. 182 Yahoo News Video Trump asks why reporter doesn't act 'a little more positive' President Trump on Sunday asked why a White House reporter does not act “a little more positive” in covering the administration's coronavirus response. 1,264 Prime Minister Boris Johnson is spending £5.7 million to write to all 66 million people in the UK, urging them to stay at home to fight coronavirus Business Insider Prime Minister Boris Johnson is spending £5.7 million to write to all 66 million people in the UK, urging them to stay at home to fight coronavirus REUTERS/Simon Dawson/Pool Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written to every household in Britain urging people to stay indoors to protect the National Health Service and save lives as the UK's battle with the coronavirus intensifies. In the letter, which is being sent out to around 30 million households around the country in the coming days, Johnson urges national unity, and implores people to stay at home and follow the rules set out by the government. News of the letter being sent to UK households comes just hours after the Department of Health confirmed that more than 1,000 people in the country have now died from the coronavirus. 97 Heart Surgeon: This Is Why You Have Low Energy AdGundry MD Heart Surgeon: This Is Why You Have Low Energy Celebrated surgeon and author of the New York Times best seller "The Plant Paradox" reveals what many have suspected for a long time, and even worse. Iran warns of lengthy 'new way of life' as virus deaths rise AFP Iran warns of lengthy 'new way of life' as virus deaths rise President Hassan Rouhani warned Sunday that "the new way of life" in Iran was likely to be prolonged, as its declared death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 2,640. Iran announced its first infection cases on February 19, but a senior health official has acknowledged that the virus was likely to have already reached Iran in January. At his daily news briefing, health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said 123 more people in Iran had died from the virus in the past 24 hours. 88 Reuters Migrants in Central American limbo as coranavirus relocation plans falter Thousands of African, Haitian and Asian migrants bound for the United States have amassed in immigration shelters in Panama and Costa Rica as plans to relocate them to less crowded areas to lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus have faltered. Earlier this week, Costa Rica's government said it had begun transferring about 2,600 migrants headed for the United States from its southern border with Panama to its frontier with Nicaragua, citing concerns that large crowds could further spread the virus. However, the head of Costa Rica's immigration office, Raquel Vargas, told Reuters on Saturday that the transfer was suspended until further notice. 380 Associated Press IS militants riot in eastern Syria prison, some escape Islamic State militants rioted inside in a prison in northeastern Syria, wrestling control from guards on an entire floor in the facility while a number of prisoners managed to escape, a Syrian Kurdish official said Sunday. Mustafa Bali, a spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, said anti-terrorism forces were working to regain control of the prison in the eastern Hassakeh province, adding that more forces were on their way. The U.S-led coalition said it was assisting the SDF with aerial surveillance as they quell the riot. 24 Prince Charles Shares Honest Thoughts On Meghan AdTheFashionBall Prince Charles Shares Honest Thoughts On Meghan Since joining the Royal Family, it's been quite clear that Meghan wasn't quite cut out for this. Indonesia Prepares to Lock Down 30 Million People to Curb Virus Bloomberg Indonesia Prepares to Lock Down 30 Million People to Curb Virus Indonesia may soon quarantine almost 30 million people in its capital and surrounding areas to curb the spread of the coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people in the world's fourth-most populous nation. Police and transport officials conducted drills on limiting the movement of people from the Greater Jakarta area at the weekend, the Jakarta Post reported. The governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, said a decision on the lockdown, including in the worst virus-hit areas of the province adjoining Jakarta, was expected on Monday. 8 Passengers transferred from virus-stricken cruise ship off Panama AFP Passengers transferred from virus-stricken cruise ship off Panama Passengers on a virus-stricken cruise liner stranded off Central America were transferred to another ship Saturday, after the US-bound vessel was given permission to pass through the Panama Canal. The Zaandam had been stuck in the Pacific Ocean since March 14 after dozens of the 1,800 people on board reported flu-like symptoms and several South American ports refused to let it dock. The ship's Dutch owner Holland America said Friday four passengers had died and two more had tested positive for COVID-19. 22 Stunning photos show Pope Francis praying to an empty St. Peter's Square amid the coronavirus USA TODAY Stunning photos show Pope Francis praying to an empty St. Peter's Square amid the coronavirus As Easter approaches, images from an empty St. Peter's Square during a prayer Friday paint a stark portrait of the Vatican, which, along with surrounding Italy, has been afflicted by coronavirus. During the Urbi and Orbi prayer, Pope Francis stood underneath a canopy as he spoke to an empty St. Peter's Square. The Pope likened the coronavirus pandemic to an "unexpected, turbulent storm" that brings us on "the same boat." 65 Do This Before Turning Off Your PC AdTotalAV Do This Before Turning Off Your PC Millions of Windows Users have already used this free tool to save themselves from losing hundreds... The Justice Department is reportedly investigating actions by US lawmakers who dumped stocks before the market plunged over coronavirus fears Business Insider The Justice Department is reportedly investigating actions by US lawmakers who dumped stocks before the market plunged over coronavirus fears Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Justice Department is investigating the actions of US lawmakers who dumped stocks before the market plunged amid coronavirus fears, CNN reported. According to the report, the investigation is still in its early stages and the DOJ is working with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the matter. As part of the probe, the FBI has reportedly reached out to North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr, who dumped up to $1.72 million in stocks before the market tanked. 201 Reuters Thailand's tourist haven Pattaya devastated as coronavirus hits travel Beaches are deserted, go-go bars stand empty and cabarets have shut their doors in Thailand's tourist haven of Pattaya, as business has ground to a standstill after worldwide travel restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic. For one of the world's most famed - some might say infamous - tourism hotspots, the economic devastation is near-total and business owners say haven't seen anything like it for four decades. Pattaya is a tourist city, we rely mostly on them. 37 Coronavirus: Airlines ‘entering danger zone’ BBC Coronavirus: Airlines ‘entering danger zone’ A group of 38 MPs has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to take steps to support airlines during the coronavirus pandemic. Aviation bosses have been lobbying the government for a targeted aid package to stop firms going under as a result of the slump in travel demand. Airline industry chiefs welcomed the MPs' call and said the sector was “entering the danger zone”. 11 "Waltons" Actress Says Playboy Ended Her Career AdPast Factory "Waltons" Actress Says Playboy Ended Her Career ‘The Waltons’ was one of the best shows of the ’70s but it was full of mind blowing behind-the-scenes secrets producers tried to keep from fans... North Korea fires two 'ballistic missiles' into sea: Seoul AFP North Korea fires two 'ballistic missiles' into sea: Seoul North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, the fourth such launch this month as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Two projectiles were fired eastwards from the port city of Wonsan and flew 230 kilometres (143 miles) into the Sea of Japan -- also known as the East Sea -- at a maximum altitude of 30 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. "Such military action by North Korea is an extremely inappropriate act when the entire world is having difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak," they added. 160 Yahoo News Video Shop in upstate N.Y. sells doughnuts starring Dr. Fauci's face A doughnut shop in Rochester, N.Y., is featuring the likeness of the doctor leading the country's battle with coronavirus on its treats. Donuts Delite began selling hundreds of doughnuts with Dr. Anthony Fauci's face on Monday. 16 Inmate dies after contracting coronavirus at Louisiana federal prison NBC News Inmate dies after contracting coronavirus at Louisiana federal prison A 47-year-old inmate died Saturday after contracting the coronavirus at a Louisiana federal prison where at least five prisoners have tested positive for the virus, officials said. The death of Patrick Jones is the first COVID-19-related death of an inmate in the federal prison system, a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson said. Jones was locked up on drug charges at a minimum-security prison in Oakdale that is facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, according to the Bureau of Prisons and union leaders. 162 Tokyo coronavirus cases jump in record daily rise: NHK Reuters Tokyo coronavirus cases jump in record daily rise: NHK Tokyo has confirmed 68 new coronavirus cases, a record daily increase, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday, as the Japanese capital scrambles to prevent a wider outbreak, while a cluster of infections increased near the city. Japan has so far been spared a major spreading of the coronavirus that has hit Europe and North America, but authorities fear a rise in cases with no known source of infection could signal a bigger new wave. Authorities confirmed 28 new coronavirus cases from a cluster related to a home for the disabled in Chiba prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, NHK said. 15 Italy's 'very long' lockdown to only end gradually AFP Italy's 'very long' lockdown to only end gradually Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte's government prepared Italians for a "very long" lockdown Sunday that would only be lifted gradually despite its economic hardship and traumatic impact on daily lives. The message from ministers and health officials came as Italy's world-topping toll rose by 756 -- well bellow Friday's record of 969 -- and the rate of coronavirus infections slowed to under six percent for the first time. Yet the government appeared more focused on the nearing April 3 deadline to lift a national lockdown that had never been tried by a Western democracy -- and has since been replicated across Europe and the United States. 6 China's Wuhan, where the coronavirus emerged, begins to lift its lockdown Reuters China's Wuhan, where the coronavirus emerged, begins to lift its lockdown The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak first emerged, began lifting a two-month lockdown on Saturday by restarting some metro services and reopening borders, allowing some semblance of normality to return and families to reunite. After being cut-off from the rest of the country for two months, the reopening of Wuhan, where the epidemic first erupted in late December, marks a turning point in China's fight against the virus, though the contagion has since spread to over 200 countries. Authorities took draconian measures to stop people from entering or leaving the industrial city of 11 million people in central China. 91 Astronauts Leak Chilling Photos Of Earth's Surface AdMoney Versed Astronauts Leak Chilling Photos Of Earth's Surface Astronauts release photos of a rare catastrophe that was only visible from space Serial killer dubbed Grim Sleeper dies in California prison Associated Press Serial killer dubbed Grim Sleeper dies in California prison Lonnie Franklin, the convicted serial killer known as the "Grim Sleeper" who preyed on the women of South Los Angeles for more than two decades, has died in prison. California corrections officials said Franklin was found unresponsive in his cell at San Quentin State Prison on Saturday evening. An autopsy will determine the cause of death; however, there were no signs of trauma, corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton said in a statement. 640 Bloomberg Unions Seek PIC, State Lender Funds for S. Africa Virus Plan South Africa's biggest labor-union federation and a key political ally of President Cyril Ramaphosa is pushing the government to tap state institutions for a stimulus plan to combat the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. The Congress of South African Trade Unions, which represents about 1.8 million workers ranging from miners to teachers, wants state companies such as the Public Investment Corp. which oversees government pensions, to provide relief to hard-hit industries including hospitality, manufacturing and mining. 1 'Super-spreader' guru puts Indian villages on high alert AFP 'Super-spreader' guru puts Indian villages on high alert At least 15,000 people who may have caught the coronavirus from a 'super-spreader' guru are under strict quarantine in northern India after the Sikh religious leader died of COVID-19. The 70-year-old guru, Baldev Singh, had returned from a trip to Europe's virus epicentre Italy and Germany when he went preaching in more than a dozen villages in Punjab state. It has sparked one of India's most serious alerts related to the pandemic and special food deliveries are being made to each household under even tighter restrictions than the 21-day nationwide stay-at-home order imposed by the government. 48 What is the Cause of Leg Cramps? AdCramp Defense What is the Cause of Leg Cramps? Learn the facts about magnesium and leg cramps, both during the day and at night. China defends against incoming second wave of coronavirus Reuters China defends against incoming second wave of coronavirus A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday, while eased travel curbs may also add to domestic risks. China, where the disease first emerged in the central city of Wuhan, had an accumulated total of 693 cases entering from overseas, which meant "the possibility of a new round of infections remains relatively big", Mi Feng, spokesman for the National Health Commission (NHC), said. Nearly a quarter of those came from arrivals in Beijing. 561 White House task force official says 'no state, no metro area' will be spared from coronavirus The Week White House task force official says 'no state, no metro area' will be spared from coronavirus The United States is preparing for a novel coronavirus epidemic that is national in scope. "No state, no metro area will be spared," Dr. Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, told NBC's Chuck Todd on Sunday's edition of Meet the Press. Birx was clear that no area of the country will evade the effects of the virus, but said the sooner places react and instill mitigation measures, the easier it will be to "move forward." 46 Guaido urges unity government backed by loans to fight virus Associated Press Guaido urges unity government backed by loans to fight virus Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó called Saturday night for the creation of a "national emergency government" of diverse political leanings to fight the spread of the coronavirus with the assistance of $1.2 billion in international loans. Speaking in a video released on Twitter, Guaidó said the unity government would not be headed by Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's socialist leader who was indicted this week in the U.S. on narcoterrorism charges. “Those who surround Maduro need to understand the gravity of the accusations,” Guaidó said. 39 Dolly Reveals Why She Always Covers Her Arms AdSpirited Bliss Dolly Reveals Why She Always Covers Her Arms The country icon definitely has her own signature look, but the story behind her long-sleeves is catching fans off-guard. 'Help us': Passengers stranded on a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship where 4 people have died say they're 'sitting ducks' and living a 'nightmare' Business Insider 'Help us': Passengers stranded on a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship where 4 people have died say they're 'sitting ducks' and living a 'nightmare' Passengers on the stranded MS Zaandam, a Holland America Line cruise ship where four passengers have died and there are confirmed coronavirus cases, are pleading for help. Chris Joiner, a 59-year-old from Canada, and his wife Anna spoke to Reuters on Friday, sending the outlet a selfie of the pair of them wearing masks and holding a sign saying "HELP US." The son of one couple trapped on the ship said that his parents and fellow passengers are "sitting ducks." 257 Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30, predicts 'great things' by June 1 NBC News Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30, predicts 'great things' by June 1 President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he's extending his administration's guidelines on social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak until April 30. Trump said last week that he wanted to see much of the country return to normal by Easter, April 12, despite warnings from top health experts that easing the guidelines too soon could cause widespread deaths and economic damage. Trump said Friday that he would consult with his administration's top medical experts on whether to extend or change the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on slowing the spread of the coronavirus. 256 'This cannot be our final bill': Pelosi looks ahead while Republicans want to see effects of $2 trillion coronavirus package USA TODAY 'This cannot be our final bill': Pelosi looks ahead while Republicans want to see effects of $2 trillion coronavirus package WASHINGTON – Now that Congress has passed the largest rescue package in American history to address the coronavirus pandemic, is there more to come? "We know that this cannot be our final bill," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said on the House floor Friday shortly before lawmakers approved the nearly $2 trillion package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had a different take. 507 New Toilet Cleaner Makes Cleaning A Piece Of Cake AdBowlSparkle New Toilet Cleaner Makes Cleaning A Piece Of Cake This new toilet cleaner makes cleaning a piece of cake so that you will never have to brush your toilet again. Kremlin Fights U.S. Sanctions, Backs Maduro in Rosneft Deal Bloomberg Kremlin Fights U.S. Sanctions, Backs Maduro in Rosneft Deal The Kremlin's sudden shift of ownership of multi-billion-dollar oil projects in Venezuela shields oil giant Rosneft PJSC from further U.S. sanctions but keeps Moscow firmly behind embattled President Nicolas Maduro amid a wider stand-off with Washington. Russia is not walking away from Maduro and will seek to thwart U.S. efforts to depose him,” said Vladimir Frolov, a former diplomat and foreign policy analyst in Moscow. Moscow is just shielding Rosneft from sanctions which could result in a blanket embargo on all Rosneft exports. 20 An Arkansas doctor stayed in his home to socially distance from his wife and child. Days after his photo went viral his house was destroyed by a tornado. INSIDER An Arkansas doctor stayed in his home to socially distance from his wife and child. Days after his photo went viral his house was destroyed by a tornado. Alyssa Burks/Facebook,Evan Clower/GoFundMe A Jonesboro, Arkansas doctor working in a hospital went viral after his wife shared how he was distancing himself from her and their young song, Zeke, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Then, a tornado that hit Jonesboro on Saturday destroyed the family's home while he was inside, "but he survived by the grace of God," his wife said. A GoFundMe organized by a family friend has raised more than $40,000 in less than 24 hours. 245 The U.S. is preparing for a medical supply airlift of unprecedented scale The Week The U.S. is preparing for a medical supply airlift of unprecedented scale As hospitals across the United States face a shortage of medical supplies in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, planes are gearing up to bring in reinforcements. The first aircraft in a series of flights scheduled by the White House over the next 30 days arrived in New York from Shanghai on Sunday morning, bringing with it 12 million gloves, 130,000 N95 masks, 17.6 surgical masks, 50,000 gowns, 130,000 hand sanitizer units, and 36,000 thermometers, all of which will be distributed throughout the New York tri-state area. A non-government distributor had actually already bought the supplies and planned to sell them in New York, but they'd normally arrive on ships. 91 Alaska's New Discovery Is About To Take Effect AdEternally Sunny Alaska's New Discovery Is About To Take Effect The strange sight just uncovered in Alaska could change human civilization. No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa BBC No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa "The night Cyril Ramaphosa became a wartime president" is how a leading columnist for South Africa's News24 website described the South African leader's decision to impose a nationwide lockdown to defeat coronavirus. The three-week lockdown, which started just after midnight, is unprecedented. It is the first time since South Africa became a democracy in 1994 that a president had stripped away the most basic freedoms of citizens - to walk, to shop, to socialise and to congregate for prayer without hindrance. 32 New York Gov. Cuomo extends order advising residents to stay at home for at least another two weeks Business Insider New York Gov. Cuomo extends order advising residents to stay at home for at least another two weeks REUTERS/Mike Segar New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday afternoon he was extending the state's PAUSE order for another two weeks. The policy, now in place until at least April 15, will be re-evaluated in another two weeks, Cuomo said on Twitter. The state of New York has been hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic in the US. 166 Coronavirus-hit ship granted permission to pass through Panama Canal Reuters Coronavirus-hit ship granted permission to pass through Panama Canal A cruise ship stuck off Panama's Pacific coast after four passengers died and more than 130 others developed influenza-like symptoms, including at least two with the coronavirus, will be allowed to proceed through the Panama Canal, the government said on Saturday. Holland America Line's 238-meter (781-foot) MS Zaandam vessel can now continue its trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but Panama's government underscored that no passengers or crew members would be allowed to set foot on Panamanian soil. "Panama will guarantee biosecurity measures to protect the personnel who will participate in this maneuver and thus safeguard the health of Panamanians," the government said in a statement. 201 Aaron's Partner Is Prob The Most Pretty Woman Ever AdHealthy George Aaron's Partner Is Prob The Most Pretty Woman Ever Try not to gasp when you see who Aaron Rodgers' real life partner is now Yahoo News Video Trump boosts virus aid, tells governors to be 'appreciative' After days of pleas from governors across the country, President Trump took steps to expand the federal government's role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic and warned the leaders of hard-hit states not to cross him. 176 Hubei, the center of China's coronavirus outbreak, has emerged from a months-long coronavirus lockdown. Photos show the province slowly coming back to life. INSIDER Hubei, the center of China's coronavirus outbreak, has emerged from a months-long coronavirus lockdown. Photos show the province slowly coming back to life. Life is slowly returning to normal in the Hubei province in China, after its government announced on March 25 that it would lift travel restrictions on residents after more than two months of lockdown. Photos show what life is like on-the-ground for residents of the Hubei district, who are slowly getting used to life outside their homes again. All eyes are on Hubei, China, the one-time of the coronavirus outbreak, after it announced on March 25 that it would start lifting travel restrictions on its residents after months of lockdown. 61 Saudi Arabia expands lockdown as coronavirus death toll doubles Reuters Saudi Arabia expands lockdown as coronavirus death toll doubles Saudi Arabia halted entry and exit into Jeddah governorate on Sunday, expanding lockdown rules as it reported four new deaths from a coronavirus outbreak that continues to spread in the region despite drastic measures to contain it. The Saudi health ministry said four more foreign residents, in Jeddah and Medina, had died from the virus, taking the total to eight. Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain reported more cases, taking the total in the six Gulf Arab countries to over 3,200, with 15 deaths. 26 The mystery behind Germany's low coronavirus death rate CBS News The mystery behind Germany's low coronavirus death rate Compared to other countries, the number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in Germany has been surprisingly low. According to the country's federal health agency, The Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the mortality rate is currently at less than 0.5%. Italy has reported more than 86,000 confirmed cases and over 9,000 deaths, which would seem to work out to a mortality rate of roughly 10%. 100 Bloomberg Tom Coburn, GOP ‘Dr. No’ to Senate Democrats, Dies at 72 Tom Coburn, the physician and Republican senator who became a nemesis to Democrats in the U.S. Congress for 15 years with his hawkish stance on government spending and conservative views on social issues, has died, age 72. The Oklahoman newspaper in Coburn's home state cited a statement from Coburn's family that the former lawmaker died Friday night. The cause of death was prostate cancer. 540 France steps up coronavirus evacuations from packed hospitals AFP France steps up coronavirus evacuations from packed hospitals France on Sunday staged its largest evacuation of coronavirus patients to date from hospitals in the hard-hit east, increasing efforts to free up intensive care units as officials warned of an influx of serious cases in the coming days. Two specially equipped high-speed trains carried 36 patients from Mulhouse and Nancy toward hospitals along France's western coast, where the outbreak has been limited so far. Dozens of hospital workers, flanked by police and soldiers standing guard, spent hours installing four patients in each wagon in an operation that began before dawn. 10 Many of the world's airlines could be bankrupt by May because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to an aviation consultancy. These airlines have already collapsed because of the pandemic. Business Insider Many of the world's airlines could be bankrupt by May because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to an aviation consultancy. These airlines have already collapsed because of the pandemic. The aviation consultant CAPA warned that "most" of the world's airlines could be bankrupt by the end of May, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Although President Donald Trump signed a $58 billion bailout for the airline industry into law on Friday, it's possible that it won't be enough — while other airlines around the world remain in jeopardy, particularly as credit markets seize up. Air travel has been one of the hardest-hit industries in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. 37 Detainees in US immigration jails living in fear as coronavirus spreads The Guardian Detainees in US immigration jails living in fear as coronavirus spreads Detainees at immigration detention centers across the American south have alleged heavy-handed crackdowns amid increasing panic and protest over the coronavirus pandemic, according to advocates and recordings of detainees obtained by the Guardian. A number of detainees have expressed concern they are not being properly cared for in packed detention centers. Former senior immigration officials and attorneys have called for the release of nonviolent detainees. 539 US-led forces pull out of 3rd Iraqi base this month Associated Press US-led forces pull out of 3rd Iraqi base this month The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq withdrew Sunday from a military base in the country's north that nearly launched Washington into an open war with neighboring Iran. The K1 Air Base is the third site coalition forces have left this month, in line with U.S. plans to consolidate its troops in two locations in Iraq. A rocket attack on the base in December killed one American contractor and lead to a series of tit-for-tat attacks between the U.S. and Iran-backed Iraqi militia groups. 169 Italy's toll tops 10,000 despite long lockdown AFP Italy's toll tops 10,000 despite long lockdown The coronavirus toll in Italy shot past 10,000 on Saturday and showed little sign of slowing despite a 16-day lockdown. The 889 new fatalities reported in the world's worst-hit nation came a day after it registered 969 deaths on Friday -- the highest single toll since the COVID-19 virus emerged last year. Italy now looks certain to extend its economically debilitating -- and emotionally stressful -- business closures and the ban on public gatherings past their April 3 deadline. 123 FDA issues emergency authorization of anti-malaria drug for coronavirus care Politico FDA issues emergency authorization of anti-malaria drug for coronavirus care The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, decades-old malaria drugs championed by President Donald Trump for coronavirus treatment despite scant evidence. The agency allowed for the drugs to be "donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19, as appropriate, when a clinical trial is not available or feasible," HHS said in a statement, announcing that Sandoz donated 30 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to the stockpile and Bayer donated 1 million doses of chloroquine. 166 Cambodia reports one new virus case, tightens border restrictions Reuters Cambodia reports one new virus case, tightens border restrictions Cambodia reported one new case of the coronavirus on Sunday, bringing tally to 103 as the country prepares to tighten entry requirements for foreign nationals to try to curb the spread of the virus. The new case is a 30-year-old woman who worked in a karaoke club in Cambodia's northwestern Banteay Meanchey province, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Cambodia's Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Friday it cancel visas on arrival for foreign nationals for one month, effective midnight of March 30, to curb the spread of the coronavirus. 21 Yahoo News Video Trump says he is now considering quarantine for N.Y., N.J., Conn. President Trump on Saturday said he is considering the idea of a quarantine in the New York tri-state area. 43 Iran defends virus response as Syria reports first death Associated Press Iran defends virus response as Syria reports first death Iran's president on Sunday lashed out at criticism of authorities' lagging response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, saying the government has to weigh economic concerns as it takes measures to contain the pandemic. Syria meanwhile reported the first fatality from the virus in the war-torn country, which has five confirmed infections. Syria has closed schools, restaurants and nightclubs, and imposed a nighttime curfew last week aimed at preventing the virus' spread. 85 Drop in China's new coronavirus cases; none in Hubei for sixth day Reuters Drop in China's new coronavirus cases; none in Hubei for sixth day Mainland China reported a drop in new coronavirus infections for a fourth day as imported cases fell, while authorities shut the borders to foreign travellers and drastically slashed the number of international flights. Sunday's figure of 31 new cases, including one locally transmitted infection, was down from 45 the previous day, the National Health Commission said. Four deaths took the toll to 3,304, from 81,470 infections, it added in Monday's statement. 49 An unprecedented wave of layoffs, what you need to know about the stimulus bill, and what comes next Business Insider An unprecedented wave of layoffs, what you need to know about the stimulus bill, and what comes next Days after laying off 20% of its workforce, Brookfield-backed Convene furloughed more than half of its remaining employees due to coronavirus closures. Flex-space unicorn Knotel just laid off 30% of workers and furloughed another 20% as the coronavirus cripples a once buzzy industry. A leaked memo revealed the CEO's playbook for burying news about the jobs cuts. 5 Vietnam PM asks major cities to prepare for lockdown to stop virus Reuters Vietnam PM asks major cities to prepare for lockdown to stop virus Vietnam's prime minister on Monday asked major cities to prepare for possible lockdowns to stop the spread of coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country reached nearly 200. "Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have to review and update plans to battle the virus, and have to stand ready for city lockdown scenarios," Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in a statement. "Vietnam has entered the pandemic's peak period, major cities have to speed up and take advantage of each hour and minute to carry out defined measures," Phuc said. 10 'Like sitting ducks': Amid coronavirus, families, attorneys sound alarm over ICE detainees NBC News 'Like sitting ducks': Amid coronavirus, families, attorneys sound alarm over ICE detainees Americans with family members in immigration detention facilities, as well as their lawyers, are sounding the alarm and urging the release of nonviolent detainees with underlying health conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 24, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a person held in an immigrant detention center. “This is what public health experts have assured us would happen: People in detention centers are sitting ducks for the spread of this virus," Andrea Flores, deputy director of policy at the ACLU, said in a statement. 395 Governor: dozens at Tennessee nursing home have virus Associated Press Governor: dozens at Tennessee nursing home have virus An outbreak of the new coronavirus at a Tennessee nursing home has forced the facility to be temporarily closed for cleaning with dozens of residents and staff members sent into quarantine, Gov. Bill Lee's office and a hospital said Sunday night. Tests results released Sunday show 59 additional residents of the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing tested positive for the virus, while 33 members of the nursing home's staff with confirmed cases are now isolated at their homes, the governor's office said in a news release. Sumner Regional Medical Center said Sunday on Facebook that 42 patients from the nursing home have been admitted and are in isolation after some tested positive for the virus. 6 Washington state bans non-immediate family members from attending funerals due to social-distancing recommendations INSIDER Washington state bans non-immediate family members from attending funerals due to social-distancing recommendations Erika Schultz-Pool/Getty Images Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Saturday announced funerals in the state were limited to "immediate family members of the deceased," and mourners will be required to stand six or more feet apart. The move is the latest in his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" initiative, aimed at preventing further spread of the novel coronavirus. Seattle funeral home director Char Barrett told Insider Inslee's announcement provided clarity, as his previous directions had been interpreted as an outright ban on graveside funerals. 10 Trump ditches hopes of quick virus bounce-back for US AFP Trump ditches hopes of quick virus bounce-back for US President Donald Trump on Sunday abandoned his timetable for life returning to normal in the United States, extending emergency coronavirus restrictions for another month, while Spain suffered its deadliest day. Trump, who had hoped to shortly re-open much of the US, said the death rate in the country was likely to increase for two weeks and announced "social distancing" guidelines would be in place until at least the end of April. Hospitals are rapidly filling with patients in Europe and the United States -- now the focal points of a pandemic that began in Asia but has upended the global economy and upset everyday life in unprecedented ways. 85 Louisiana church defies COVID-19 order, holds Sunday services LA Times Louisiana church defies COVID-19 order, holds Sunday services Pentecostal preacher Tony Spell didn't just stand before his congregation on Sunday in defiance of the governor's order to stay home: He leaped into the pews, paraded, hugged and laid hands on worshipers' foreheads in prayer. Across Louisiana, the coronavirus has infected more than 3,500 people and led to 151 deaths as of Sunday, with one of the highest per-capita death rates in the country down the interstate in New Orleans. To comply, Catholic churches canceled Mass and switched to virtual services. 2,115 Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa Associated Press Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa Virus prevention measures have taken a violent turn in parts of Africa as countries impose lockdowns and curfews or seal off major cities. Health experts say the virus' spread, though still at an early stage, resembles the arc seen in Europe, adding to widespread anxiety. Cases across Africa were set to climb above 4,000 Saturday. 88 'This virus is no joke': Kentucky officials don't wait for surge of coronavirus cases to tighten restrictions NBC News 'This virus is no joke': Kentucky officials don't wait for surge of coronavirus cases to tighten restrictions Each evening for the past 32 years, Greg Fischer has shared the details of his day with his wife. In their nightly conversations over the past week, Fischer has described his growing alarm that some Louisville residents were not taking the outbreak seriously. Last Monday, Fischer told her that his staff had spotted groups of people playing sports and pushing their children on swings in the city's parks — defying social distancing recommendations. 155 Europe, US virus tolls surge as Trump reverses on New York lockdown AFP Europe, US virus tolls surge as Trump reverses on New York lockdown The coronavirus death toll shot past 20,000 in Europe on Saturday, with Italy and Spain each reporting more than 800 dead in one day, as US President Donald Trump pulled back on putting the hard-hit New York region under quarantine. Up to one-third of the world's population is under lockdown as the virus leaves its devastating imprint on nearly every aspect of society: wiping out millions of jobs, straining health care services and weighing heavily on national treasuries for years to come. Globally, the death toll has surged past 30,000 and officials in some countries say the worst still lies ahead. 97 Yahoo News Video Surge of virus cases in California threatens hospitals A surge of coronavirus cases in California has arrived and will worsen, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday, while the mayor of Los Angeles warned that by next week his city could see the kind of crush that has crippled New York. 23 How Trump Learned to Trust Steve Mnuchin With His Presidency The Daily Beast How Trump Learned to Trust Steve Mnuchin With His Presidency But it's an unusual moment, and Mnuchin—personally tasked by President Trump to represent him in high-stakes congressional negotiations over coronavirus legislation—has seemingly met it, earning the trust of both parties on Capitol Hill while so far retaining the confidence of his famously mercurial boss. Over the past week, as bipartisan talks in the Senate over a trillion-dollar coronavirus relief bill broke down into angry finger-pointing, it was Mnuchin who seemed almost above the fray, serving as a go-between for the two sides. Part of power is title, part is knowledge, and part is situation,” said Jack Kingston, the former congressman and current Trump surrogate. 222 Reuters Moscow says coronavirus outbreak enters new phase as residents go out to brave risk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday that the coronavirus outbreak had entered a new phase as the total number of cases in the Russian capital exceeded 1,000 with many Muscovites going out despite a plea to stay home. Authorities in Moscow, Russia's worst-affected area, shut shops and entertainment venues from Saturday and urged Muscovites to stay at home during the non-working week announced by President Vladimir Putin. But at least 52,000 people took walks in the city parks on Saturday, and many elderly people made long trips on the city's vast public transportation network, Sobyanin said on his website. 55 Indian authorities send buses to take unemployed to villages Associated Press Indian authorities send buses to take unemployed to villages Authorities sent a fleet of buses to the outskirts of India's capital on Saturday to meet an exodus of migrant workers desperately trying to reach their home villages during the world's largest coronavirus lockdown. Thousands of people, mostly young male day laborers but also families, fled their New Delhi homes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown that began on Wednesday and effectively put millions of Indians who live off daily earnings out of work. Modi said the extreme measure was needed to halt the spread of the coronavirus in India, which has confirmed 775 cases and 19 deaths, and where millions live in cramped conditions without regular access to clean water. 41 Rats swarm New Orleans' streets as coronavirus precautions leave them empty CBS News Rats swarm New Orleans' streets as coronavirus precautions leave them empty Precautions put in place to slow the rise of coronavirus cases in New Orleans has inadvertently led to a rat problem for the Louisiana city. With restaurants closed save for take-out service, far less food waste is being discarded in the city's alleyways, driving the local rodent population out into the open to search for scraps. New Orleans' famous Mardi Gras celebration brought thousands of tourists to the city, and medical experts believe it might be a big factor in the city's COVID-19 outbreak. 2,781 Taliban says no to Afghan negotiators AFP Taliban says no to Afghan negotiators The Taliban on Saturday rejected an Afghan government negotiation team set up to hold talks with the insurgent group in a bid to end the country's 18-year-old conflict. After months of delays, the government on Friday announced a 21-member team -- including five women -- to take part in the upcoming talks, a crucial step in bringing the warring parties to the table and getting a floundering, US-led peace process back on track. "We shall only sit for talks with a negotiation team that conforms with our agreements and is constituted in accordance with the laid out principles," the statement said. 59 Reuters Guatemala to tap $26 million from fund to help poor amid coronavirus crisis Guatemala will use nearly $26 million from an emergency fund to help thousands of the country's neediest families, as measures to combat the spread of coronavirus hit the economy and jobs, President Alejandro Giammattei said on Sunday. "For the most vulnerable in the country ... we have decided to withdraw 200 million quetzals ($25.8 million) from the emergency fund and we are going to give families aid of 1,000 quetzals ($129) to help pay for electricity, water and supplies," Giammattei said. Guatemala has so far registered 36 confirmed cases of the virus and one death. 19 With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt Associated Press With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt Under the sign “Take out only” and a tall bottle of antiseptic by his side, Mazin Hashim, 54, rearranged the coals heating a water pipe outside his famed cafe in Baghdad. No more evenings spent mostly by men in traditional coffee shops across the region. In a region where life is often organized around large families, communal meals and tribal rules, social distancing can be difficult. 33 QAnon Mom Charged With Kidnapping Her Kids The Daily Beast QAnon Mom Charged With Kidnapping Her Kids Blanchard now faces two kidnapping charges and two charges of custodial interference, according to Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton, who said that law enforcement officials traced her cellphone location to the home of a group of anti-government extremists known as sovereign citizens. Sovereign citizens believe in an elaborate set of legal theories that holds that American citizens can unilaterally use certain code phrases to proclaim that the United States government has no jurisdiction over them — and thus get out of hot water with the justice system. 332 Poll: 15% of Sanders supporters will vote for Trump if Biden is nominee; 80% would back Biden USA TODAY Poll: 15% of Sanders supporters will vote for Trump if Biden is nominee; 80% would back Biden If former Vice President Joe BIden secures the Democratic presidential nomination, 15% of Sen. Bernie Sanders' supporters will vote for President Donald Trump's re-election, according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll. If accurate, that would represent a slightly larger defection than occurred after the bitter battle between Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016, when 12% of Sanders voters broke for Trump in the general election. The good news for Biden is that in spring 2016, an ABC News poll found 20% of Sanders supporters said they would vote for Trump over Clinton, and far fewer ended up doing so. 550 'My big fear is being carried off this ship in a box instead of walking off': An elderly veteran couple trapped aboard coronavirus-stricken cruise says US should help Business Insider 'My big fear is being carried off this ship in a box instead of walking off': An elderly veteran couple trapped aboard coronavirus-stricken cruise says US should help Courtesy of Elberta Swan Four passengers aboard the MS Zaandam, a Holland America Line cruise ship stricken with coronavirus, have died; the ship has two more confirmed COVID-19 cases. The remaining passengers are being divided into groups designated for those who are sick and healthy, as the latter are being evacuated to a nearby sister ship, the MS Rotterdam. An elderly couple, Elberta and Hugo Swan Jr., from Victoria, Texas, spoke with Business Insider about their experiences on board the MS Zaandam. 22 France moves patients from swamped hospitals as death toll climbs Reuters France moves patients from swamped hospitals as death toll climbs France used two high-speed trains and a German military plane to move more than three dozen critically ill coronavirus patients on Sunday to ease the pressure on overwhelmed hospitals in eastern France. The Grand Est region was the first in France to be hit by a wave of coronavirus infections that has rapidly moved westwards to engulf the greater Paris region, where hospitals are desperately adding intensive care beds to cope with the influx. The number of coronavirus deaths in France since March 1 climbed 13% to 2,606 on Sunday, while the total number of confirmed infections rose above 40,000. 15 Police break up 'illegal' house party that violated N.J.'s stay-at-home order TODAY Police break up 'illegal' house party that violated N.J.'s stay-at-home order Police in New Jersey broke up a house party in which 47 people crammed into a small apartment in violation of the state's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines, the state governor said. "Last night, Ewing Township Police broke up a party with 47 people – including a DJ – crammed into a 550-square foot apartment," Gov. Phil Murphy said during a press conference Saturday. During the press conference, the governor encouraged people to only go out if they need to go to a supermarket or a pharmacy and to remain six feet apart from others. 258 'Italy is closed': A reporter's account inside Rome, where coronavirus brought the city to a halt NBC News 'Italy is closed': A reporter's account inside Rome, where coronavirus brought the city to a halt The first sign that things were going to be different on this trip came when we passed through a completely empty customs hall after having our body temperatures checked by security staff wearing masks and gloves. When correspondent Matt Bradley arrived from Philadelphia the following morning, the crew on his American Airlines flight handed him a couple of bottles of water as he exited the plane. Nothing is open in the airport,” he was told. In Iraq, no resting place for coronavirus dead AFP In Iraq, no resting place for coronavirus dead For Saad Malik, losing his father to the novel coronavirus was only the beginning of his nightmare. For over a week, cemeteries across Iraq refused to allow the elderly man's burial. Fearing the respiratory illness could somehow spread from the corpses to nearby population centres, Iraqi religious authorities, tribes and townspeople have sent the bodies of COVID-19 victims back to hospital morgues, where they are piling up. 8 Analyzing the Patterns in Trump's Falsehoods About Coronavirus The New York Times Analyzing the Patterns in Trump's Falsehoods About Coronavirus Hours after the United States became the nation with the largest number of reported coronavirus cases on Thursday, President Donald Trump appeared on Fox News and expressed doubt about shortages of medical supplies, boasted about the country's testing capacity, and criticized his predecessor's response to an earlier outbreak of a different disease. “I don't believe you need 40,000 or 30,000 ventilators,” he said, alluding to a request by Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York. The president made the statement despite government reports predicting shortages in a severe pandemic — and he reversed course Friday morning, calling for urgent steps to produce more ventilators. 1,294 Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has the cash to buy Tesla, Starbucks, or McDonald's after the coronavirus sell-off Business Insider Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has the cash to buy Tesla, Starbucks, or McDonald's after the coronavirus sell-off Paul Morigi / Stringer / Getty Images Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway can afford almost any of America's public companies following the coronavirus sell-off. The billionaire investor's conglomerate held $125 billion in cash and short-term investments at the end of December. Berkshire's cash pile exceeds the market capitalizations of more than 450 companies in the S&P 500, more than 80 in the Nasdaq 100, and 11 in the Dow 30. 151 Yahoo News Video Largest U.S. dam removal sparks debate over coveted West water California's second-largest river has sustained Native American tribes with salmon for millennia, provided upstream farmers with irrigation water for generations and served as a haven for retirees who built homes along its banks. 104 Coronavirus: India defiant as millions struggle under lockdown BBC Coronavirus: India defiant as millions struggle under lockdown The Indian government has defended its handling of the coronavirus outbreak after a strict lockdown - introduced with little warning - left millions stranded and without food. The country's response had been "pre-emptive, pro-active and graded", it said in a statement. India's population of 1.3 billion was given less than four hours' notice of the three-week lockdown on Tuesday. 102 Italy small town priest deals with death on industrial scale Reuters Italy small town priest deals with death on industrial scale When he became a priest 40 years ago, Father Mario Carminati knew he would be dealing with death - but not on an industrial scale. "Authorities didn't know where to put the coffins," said Carminati, 64, the senior priest in Seriate, a tranquil, middle-class riverside town of 25,000 people in northern Italy. Gatherings have been banned throughout Italy because of a national lockdown so church funerals cannot be held. 29 Nipsey Hussle's killing inspired rival gangs to march in peace. A year later, did it last? NBC News Nipsey Hussle's killing inspired rival gangs to march in peace. A year later, did it last? The war between Inglewood's Queen Street Bloods, who are predominantly black, and Florencia 13, a Latino gang, dates to the late 1980s. Corralling these crews took years of persistence and patience, said Skipp Townsend, a gang intervention expert who hosts the weekly meetings. 156 Coronavirus: Trump orders 'time-wasting' General Motors to make ventilators BBC Coronavirus: Trump orders 'time-wasting' General Motors to make ventilators US President Donald Trump has ordered General Motors to make ventilators for coronavirus patients after attacking the car giant's chief executive. He invoked the Korean War-era Defense Production Act, which allows a president to force companies to make products for national defence. Mr Trump said that "GM was wasting time" and action was needed to save American lives. 285 How the U.S. government is starting to keep tabs on people's movement amid pandemic The Week How the U.S. government is starting to keep tabs on people's movement amid pandemic The U.S. government has begun to use cellphone data to get a better sense of people's movement in up to as many as 500 cities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reports. The tactic is not meant to track individuals, and names aren't included in the data, but instead is geared toward figuring out where people might be congregating in large numbers as calls for social distancing and lockdowns become the norm across the country. In doing so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in conjunction with state and local officials, hope to get an idea of how the coronavirus might be spreading so they can further curb its advance. 223 No running water. No electricity. On Navajo Nation, coronavirus creates worry and confusion as cases surge LA Times No running water. No electricity. On Navajo Nation, coronavirus creates worry and confusion as cases surge Lisa Robbins runs the generator attached to her family's mobile home for just a few hours most mornings. With no electricity, it provides heat in this rural high-desert stretch of the Navajo Nation where overnight temperatures often linger in the low 30s this time of year. 193 Malaysia arrests hundreds for flouting curbs on movement as virus deaths rise Reuters Malaysia arrests hundreds for flouting curbs on movement as virus deaths rise Malaysia this week arrested hundreds of people for violating restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus, a senior minister said on Sunday, amid a spike in the number of deaths linked to the outbreak. The death toll rose from 27 to 34 within a 24-hour period, the biggest daily rise so far, while the number of reported cases was up to 2,470, the highest in Southeast Asia. Malaysia has closed schools and non-essential businesses and imposed restrictions on travel and movement until April 14 to try to contain the spread. 18 Uneven coronavirus spread leads to uneven partisan response NBC News Uneven coronavirus spread leads to uneven partisan response Democrats and Republicans seem to be experiencing the coronavirus differently and that may be playing a role in how they see the pandemic, at least for now. As of Friday this week, there were more than 102,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, in the United States and roughly 1,700 counties had at least one confirmed case, according to data from USAFacts, which is updating maps of virus data daily. About 77 percent of those confirmed cases were in the 490 counties that voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016. 1,752 'Off the charts': Virus hot spots grow in middle America Associated Press 'Off the charts': Virus hot spots grow in middle America The coronavirus continued its unrelenting spread across the United States with fatalities doubling in two days and authorities saying Saturday that an infant who tested positive had died. It pummeled big cities like New York, Detroit, New Orleans and Chicago, and made its way, too, into rural America as hotspots erupted in small Midwestern towns and Rocky Mountain ski havens. Worldwide infections surpassed the 660,000 mark with more than 30,000 deaths as new cases also stacked up quickly in Europe, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. 3,153 Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared' BBC Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared' Cooped up in an isolation ward, a young Zimbabwean man who had been diagnosed with Covid-19, pleaded with his family for help. Thirty-year-old Zororo Makamba was "alone and scared", according to his older brother who spoke to Zimbabwe's privately owned Daily News newspaper. Makamba was being treated in the Wilkins Hospital, designated as the main isolation facility for coronavirus patients in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. 193 'I have no money': debt collection continues despite pandemic The Guardian 'I have no money': debt collection continues despite pandemic Veronica Cavalli was at home in New York City last week, laid off from her job amid the Covid-19 pandemic and, as instructed by New York's governor, trying to minimize her contact with others to halt the spread of the virus. Cavalli suspected fraud and after spending hours on the phone with her bank trying to find out what happened, she was informed a court judgment had been made against her by a creditor to garnish her wages directly from her bank account for credit card debt she accrued a few years ago while her husband, who is now disabled, was experiencing a debilitating illness. “I didn't know anything about the wage garnishment until it was posted on my account,” said Cavalli. 148 South Korea virus test-kit makers approved to export to US AFP South Korea virus test-kit makers approved to export to US Three South Korean coronavirus test-kit makers have been given the green light to export their devices to the United States, officials said Saturday. The companies won pre-approval under emergency use authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration that allows for the products to be sold in America, South Korea's foreign ministry said, without naming the firms. The US has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus than anywhere else in the world. 53 Plane catches fire at Manila airport, killing all 8 aboard Associated Press Plane catches fire at Manila airport, killing all 8 aboard A plane carrying eight people, including an American and a Canadian, burst into flames Sunday while attempting to take off from Manila's airport on a flight bound for Japan, killing all those on board, officials said. The Westwind 24 plane, which was carrying six Filipino crew members and the American and Canadian passengers, was bound for Tokyo on a medical mission when it caught fire near the end of the main runway, Manila airport general manager Ed Monreal said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said the aircraft apparently encountered an unspecified “problem which resulted in a fire” as it rolled to take off, adding its chief investigator was on the way to the scene. 163 Iran to use 20% of state budget to fight coronavirus Reuters Iran to use 20% of state budget to fight coronavirus Iran is to allocate 20% of its annual state budget to fighting the coronavirus outbreak in the country, one of the worst-hit in the world, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday. Iran's death toll from coronavirus rose to 2,517 on Saturday, with 139 fatalities in the past 24 hours, as cases rose 3,076 to 35,408, Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on state television. "We are in difficult conditions, in conditions of sanctions but we have allocated 20% of our budget this year to corona, ... and this might be surprising for the world from a country under sanctions," Rouhani said in comments broadcast on state TV. 124 Coronavirus: Trump 'considering quarantine on New York' BBC Coronavirus: Trump 'considering quarantine on New York' US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a quarantine on New York in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. "I didn't speak to him about any quarantine," he told reporters shortly after he had spoken with Mr Trump by phone. New York state has the highest number of cases of Covid-19 in the US. 438 Silent Coronavirus Spreaders Could Unleash Second Wave of Disaster The Daily Beast Silent Coronavirus Spreaders Could Unleash Second Wave of Disaster But as extensive testing continues, authorities in Wuhan have found new cases of asymptomatic—or mildly symptomatic—infection, sparking concerns about how many contagious people have been circulating freely. Fresh data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Friday about a nursing home in Washington state only served to compound those fears. Almost everybody thinks there's the potential of a second wave after we relax the restrictions,” said Irwin Redlener, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University and an expert on U.S. readiness for pandemics. 256 US awol from world stage as China tries on global leadership for size The Guardian US awol from world stage as China tries on global leadership for size The US is basically off the map, and China very much is on the map,” Nathalie Tocci, the director of the Italian Institute for International Affairs and a former EU policy adviser, said. Whatever happens in the US elections, what is happening now is going to linger on, simply because what we're going through now is such a traumatic experience … It is going to remain very much in our individual and collective memories. During the Ebola outbreak that began in 2014, the US was a highly visible leading presence on the ground in West Africa, sending emergency medics, troops and supplies. 496 Yahoo News Video Fauci says coronavirus deaths could top 100,000 in U.S. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of viral infections from the coronavirus pandemic. 150 Associated Press US agency includes gun sellers as 'critical' infrastructure A gun rights group is cheering the Trump administration's designation of the firearms industry, including retailers, as part of the nation's critical infrastructure during the coronavirus emergency. The designation by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is advisory. The agency notes that the designation does not override determinations by individual jurisdictions of what they consider critical infrastructure sectors. 130 Arab and Jewish medics together on frontline of Israel's virus fight AFP Arab and Jewish medics together on frontline of Israel's virus fight In Israel, Jewish and Arab doctors have worked side by side on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus fight, also battling entrenched schisms between their communities and stressing their unity in the face of the crisis. Israel's Sheba Medical Center, near the city of Tel Aviv, is ranked among the best in the world and its directors say its standing is thanks to a team of Arab and Jewish caregivers working together in a society otherwise marked by divisions. Israel's Arab minority are the descendants of Palestinians who stayed on their land after the creation of Israel in 1948. 122 Trump’s Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign Isn’t Working: Poll The Daily Beast Trump’s Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign Isn’t Working: Poll A clear majority of the American public, including self-identified Republicans, do not believe the disinformation that President Donald Trump keeps pushing around the spread of coronavirus. A new survey conducted by Ipsos exclusively for The Daily Beast provides some of the clearest evidence to date that the president's attempts to paint a rosy picture about the coronavirus' spread throughout the country are not resonating beyond a small segment of the populace with a small exception for those who say they're getting their information from Fox News. A full 73 percent of respondents, including 75 percent of Republicans, said that it was not true that “anyone who wants to get tested [for the virus] can get tested.” 3,041 Nigeria orders 14-day cessation of movement in Lagos, Abuja to fight coronavirus Reuters Nigeria orders 14-day cessation of movement in Lagos, Abuja to fight coronavirus Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the cessation of movement in Lagos and the capital Abuja for 14 days in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Nigeria has 97 confirmed cases, most of which have been in its two main cities. Buhari said the restrictions would begin at 11 p.m. (2200 GMT) on Monday, March 30. 6 Germany has a remarkably low coronavirus death rate — thanks largely to mass testing, but also culture, luck, and an impressive healthcare system Business Insider Germany has a remarkably low coronavirus death rate — thanks largely to mass testing, but also culture, luck, and an impressive healthcare system Germany's death rate from the coronavirus is substantially lower than that seen in Italy, Spain, and the UK. Spain's rate is 7.6% and Italy's is 10.2%. This is because Germany is testing as many as 120,000 people a week, identifying many milder cases that don't end in death. 540 Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb BBC Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb As the world tries desperately to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, Brazil's president is doing his best to downplay it. Jair Bolsonaro has largely struggled to take it seriously. Going against his own health ministry's advice earlier in March, and while awaiting the results of a second coronavirus test, he left self-isolation to join rallies against Congress. 15 Florida coronavirus cases pass 4000: state border checkpoints begin, vacation rentals halted USA TODAY Florida coronavirus cases pass 4000: state border checkpoints begin, vacation rentals halted When the number of coronavirus deaths reached 54 in Florida on Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis told the state's surgeon general, Dr. Scott Rivkees, to get on the phone and send a public health alert to every Florida resident. The message Rivkees texted Saturday afternoon was a repeat of the advisory he issued Wednesday, that people 65 and older, and those with underlying medical conditions, should stay home and avoid crowds, and everyone should practice "social distancing." By Saturday evening, the number of coronavirus cases in Florida stood at 4,038, more than a fivefold increase from a week ago, when the state reported 706 infections. 870 Trump claims masks needed for coronavirus are 'going out the backdoor' of NYC hospitals by the thousands INSIDER Trump claims masks needed for coronavirus are 'going out the backdoor' of NYC hospitals by the thousands Al Drago / Reuters President Donald Trump told reporters to look into the disappearance of masks from New York hospitals since he claimed usage had risen from 20,000 per week to up to 300,000. He said the disappearing masks were "worse than hoarding," seemingly suggesting the higher usage was due to the black market rather than a surging patient influx to New York's hospitals. He made these comments at the same coronavirus briefing where he announced social distancing guidelines would be extended until April 30. 43 Plácido Domingo, once opera's biggest star, has been hospitalized in Mexico with coronavirus LA Times Plácido Domingo, once opera's biggest star, has been hospitalized in Mexico with coronavirus Plácido Domingo has been hospitalized in Mexico with complications related to COVID-19, Opera News reported on March 28. In a press statement, a spokesperson for the opera singer reported that he is in stable condition but will remain the hospital for "as long as the doctors find it necessary until a hoped-for full recovery." On March 10, Los Angeles Opera said its investigation of Domingo, their former general director and once opera's biggest star, found sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible. 97 Apple has updated its Mac laptops with better keyboards, but there's still one model with the unreliable 'butterfly' keyboard you need to avoid Business Insider Apple has updated its Mac laptops with better keyboards, but there's still one model with the unreliable 'butterfly' keyboard you need to avoid The butterfly keyboard was, and still is, pretty bad. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider Not everyone who bought a Mac laptop between 2015 and 2020 experienced issues with their butterfly keyboards, but many did. So many, in fact, that Apple eventually issued an apology to users affected by faulty butterfly keyboards and set up a free repair program. 11 Taiwan says US media expelled from China are welcome AFP Taiwan says US media expelled from China are welcome American journalists expelled by China are welcome to set up shop in Taiwan, foreign minister Joseph Wu said Saturday, as the democratic island burnishes its credentials as a regional free speech haven. Beijing ordered the expulsion of 13 journalists from the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal earlier this month as part of a widening spat over media freedoms with the United States. The move marked the biggest crackdown on the foreign press in China in recent decades. 156 FOX News Videos Sen. Bill Cassidy on concerns New Orleans will become next coronavirus epicenter COVID-19 cases spike in New Orleans; reaction from Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican member of the Senate Finance Committee. 9 Trump touted hydroxychloroquine as a cure for Covid-19. Don't believe the hype The Guardian Trump touted hydroxychloroquine as a cure for Covid-19. Don't believe the hype Faced with a global coronavirus pandemic that is increasingly centered upon the US, Donald Trump has touted several drugs that he claims can help tackle the outbreak. The US president last week used a press conference to promote the use of hydroxychloroquine, a common anti-malaria drug, to treat Covid-19, saying: “I sure as hell think we ought to give it a try. He followed this with a tweet that claimed the use of the drug in combination with azithromycin, an antibiotic, could be “one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine”. 213 Modi apologizes to Indians for 21-day lockdown hardships Associated Press Modi apologizes to Indians for 21-day lockdown hardships Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to the public on Sunday for imposing a three-week national lockdown, calling it harsh but “needed to win” the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. “I apologize for taking these harsh steps that have caused difficulties in your lives, especially the poor people,” Modi said in his monthly address, broadcast by state radio. The unprecedented lockdown order, which came into effect on Wednesday to keep India's 1.3 billion people at home for all but essential trips to places like markets or pharmacies, is meant to prevent the spread of the virus from surging and overwhelming India's already strained health care system. 29 40 special paint jobs airlines have put on planes to advertise Pokemon, call attention to special causes, and generate nostalgia Business Insider 40 special paint jobs airlines have put on planes to advertise Pokemon, call attention to special causes, and generate nostalgia viper-zero / Shutterstock.com Airlines paint select aircraft in special paint jobs, known as liveries, which are themed and often promote a partnership, honor a past, or express an airline's values. The decorative paints break up the monotony of modern-day "Eurowhite" paint jobs that lack in color and creativity. Common themes for special liveries include retro paint jobs, sports partnerships, employee appreciation, and national or hometown pride. 6 Central America fears Trump could deport the coronavirus LA Times Central America fears Trump could deport the coronavirus Marcelo Ibate waited outside the big black door, eating tortillas out of a sweating plastic bag. Ibate didn't know which day his son Eduardo would arrive or whether he'd be carrying coronavirus with him on the deportation flight from the United States, now the epicenter of the global pandemic. “Of course I am afraid for my son, but I think he is OK,” Ibate said in Spanish as he waited outside the Air Force base where returnees are processed, attached to the commercial airport in Guatemala City. 320 Lebanese applaud virus-battling health workers from balconies AFP Lebanese applaud virus-battling health workers from balconies Cheering erupted from balconies and windows in Lebanon on Sunday evening, as the country's citizens celebrated their "heroic" medical workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative spread online with the Arabic hashtag "a cheer for the heroes", shared by public figures including journalists, actors and the Arab pop star Ragheb Alama. In one Beirut neighbourhood, a woman draped in a Lebanese flag sang the national anthem as her neighbours drummed on pots and pans, an AFP journalist said. 4 Jeanine Pirro responds to critics of appearance on Fox News show The Guardian Jeanine Pirro responds to critics of appearance on Fox News show Presenting from home has become a new normal for TV hosts during the coronavirus outbreak, but for one of Donald Trump's favorite personalities, things did not go so well on Saturday night. Jeanine Pirro missed the entire first segment of her show Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News and appeared disheveled when she did finally appear, her hair noticeably and uncharacteristically non-coiffured. Fox News issued a statement on Sunday blaming “technical difficulties” for the spectacle and seeking to excuse the mishaps by pointing out that it, like others in such challenging times, was operating “with a reduced staff working remotely to ensure the health and safety of our employees”. 702 Letters to the Editor: Sorry, billionaires; coronavirus will make some of you mere millionaires Los Angeles Times Opinion Letters to the Editor: Sorry, billionaires; coronavirus will make some of you mere millionaires To the editor: The stunning and callous remarks by the three billionaires featured in this article, especially payroll processing firm founder Tom Golisano, illustrate the level of entitlement and privilege these people enjoy as well as the contempt they have for the average American worker. Poor Tilman Fertitta is wringing his hands that he may lose a portion of his $3.2-billion fortune if Golden Nugget casinos and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. cannot soon reopen. 655 See inside the the world's largest private jet: a Boeing 747 with an interior so large it took 4 years to design and build Business Insider See inside the the world's largest private jet: a Boeing 747 with an interior so large it took 4 years to design and build Cabinet Alberto Pinto Cabinet Alberto Pinto is the design firm behind the interior of one of the world's largest private jets, a Boeing Business Jet 747-8i. Owned by a Middle Eastern businessman, this jet is one of the few privately owned 747-8i aircraft, a plane primarily used by airlines, cargo carriers, and national governments. Designing and implementing the interior of the ultra-luxurious jet took the firm four years and features understated luxury throughout. 245 Pentagon struggles as pandemic hits bases and ships LA Times Pentagon struggles as pandemic hits bases and ships The Pentagon was waging a two-front war against the coronavirus outbreak Saturday, ramping up assistance in hard-hit states as commanders battled to prevent widespread infections in the ranks that could force them to curtail military operations around the globe. The Pentagon already has canceled or reduced several large-scale training exercises, halted the movement of troops overseas and domestically, confined the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt to port in Guam after an outbreak aboard the warship, and shuttered many of its recruiting offices around the country. President Trump flew to Naval Station Norfolk in Virgina on Saturday to watch as the 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship Comfort departed for New York City, the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, where it will take patients who don't have the virus in an attempt to relieve overwhelmed civilian hospitals. 18 French expert says second study shows malaria drug helps fight coronavirus AFP French expert says second study shows malaria drug helps fight coronavirus Dr Raoult, whose theory has been taken up by US President Donald Trump, said his new study of 80 patients showed that four out of five of those treated with the drug had "favourable" outcomes. He had earlier reported that after treating 24 patients for six days with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, the virus disappeared in all but a quarter of them. The research has not yet been peer reviewed nor formally published in a medical journal. 739 Cuomo threatens to sue Rhode Island if it doesn't ease up on New Yorkers during coronavirus pandemic The Week Cuomo threatens to sue Rhode Island if it doesn't ease up on New Yorkers during coronavirus pandemic The New York area has been the hardest-hit region in the United States during the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) doesn't want his state singled out. After President Trump said he was considering quarantining New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut on Saturday, Cuomo pushed back, calling the idea "preposterous" and a "federal declaration of war," while noting he didn't think it was even legal. Eventually, Trump said it wasn't necessary, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory, urging tri-state residents to refrain from non-essential travel for the next 14 days. 1,521 The first civilian version of the half-plane, half-helicopter V-22 Osprey will soon be available to buy. Here's how it could revolutionize air travel. Business Insider The first civilian version of the half-plane, half-helicopter V-22 Osprey will soon be available to buy. Here's how it could revolutionize air travel. Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo is nearing certification for a civilian tiltrotor aircraft called the AW609. The first of its kind in the civilian market, the nine-seater aircraft merges the best features of an aircraft with a helicopter. The bird has a range of 700-1,000 nautical miles with the ability to connect city pairs such as New York-Chicago, San Francisco-Seattle, and Tokyo-Seoul with ease. 70 The coronavirus is the worst intelligence failure in US history The Guardian The coronavirus is the worst intelligence failure in US history And now he has American blood on his hands | Jonathan Freedland Suffice it to say, the Trump administration has cumulatively failed, both in taking seriously the specific, repeated intelligence community warnings about a coronavirus outbreak and in vigorously pursuing the nationwide response initiatives commensurate with the predicted threat. The federal government alone has the resources and authorities to lead the relevant public and private stakeholders to confront the foreseeable harms posed by the virus. 2,198 Clinical trials on coronavirus drugs may take only months, researcher says NBC News Clinical trials on coronavirus drugs may take only months, researcher says An infectious disease specialist leading three clinical trials into treatments for coronavirus said he expects the work to go quickly. "If everything goes according to plan, I am talking months, not years," for completion of the trials, Dr. Timothy Schacker, vice dean for research at the University of Minnesota's medical school, told NBC News. Clinical trials often can take years, Schacker said, but these may take less time in part because the process of finding patients to participate is happening quickly. 792 Trump brags about his television ratings as pandemic intensifies The Week Trump brags about his television ratings as pandemic intensifies President Trump may be dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic, but he apparently still has time to boast about one of his favorite topics: television ratings. Trump went on a bit of a tweetstorm Sunday afternoon, citing a four-day-old report from The New York Times that highlighted the number of viewers tuning into his revived daily White House briefings. The president earlier tweeted that the "lamestream media," as he refers to many news sources, wants him to fail, and suggested he was driving them "crazy" with the high ratings that matched programs like The Bachelor and Monday Night Football. 186 CBS News Videos Aircraft from China with medical supplies arrives in New York City A commercial aircraft carrying medical supplies from China touched down at New York's JFK Airport on Sunday. It's the first in a series of flights containing much needed goods. Meg Oliver reports. 723 Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz see 'significant progress' toward unity govt AFP Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz see 'significant progress' toward unity govt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his erstwhile rival Benny Gantz on Sunday announced "significant progress" in talks towards forming an emergency unity government amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Gantz, whose now fractured centrist Blue and White alliance had positioned itself as the alternative to Netanyahu in three inconclusive elections over the past year, was elected parliament speaker Thursday. The two men held talks through Saturday night "aimed at establishing a national emergency government to deal with the corona crisis and the additional challenges facing the State of Israel", said a joint statement from Blue and White and Netanyahu's Likud party. 10 A New York nurse shared a chilling photo of coronavirus victims to show 'the ghastly reality of what' medical workers deal with on frontlines INSIDER A New York nurse shared a chilling photo of coronavirus victims to show 'the ghastly reality of what' medical workers deal with on frontlines Eduardo Munoz/Reuters A nurse at a Manhattan hospital shared a chilling image of a makeshift morgue for coronavirus patients, in order to underscore how serious the pandemic really is. In a photo shared with Buzzfeed News, the nurse, who asked that neither he nor the hospital he works at be identified, said that he took the image of the adhoc morgue to show "the ghastly reality of what we deal with and where some of us have ended up already." The photo shows a refrigerated truck filled with deceased COVID-19 victims. 1,561 'No farewells, no ceremonies': China's Hubei cremates coronavirus dead Reuters 'No farewells, no ceremonies': China's Hubei cremates coronavirus dead Ten unclaimed urns sit in the crematorium in Jingzhou, a city in central China's Hubei province hard-hit by coronavirus. Not only are funerals banned across China, in places like Jingzhou bereaved relatives who are stuck in their homes must wait even to retrieve the remains of their loved ones. The ashes of the dead "are under our care for now because their family members are in quarantine, or they're away and can't come back yet," said the director of the Jingzhou crematorium, who gave only his surname, Sheng, as he was not permitted to speak to the media. 25 Should travelers cancel their vacation to Mexico? Travel experts discuss the options. USA TODAY Should travelers cancel their vacation to Mexico? Travel experts discuss the options. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many Americans to cancel their vacations and destination weddings planned for the next two months and left a looming uncertainty for those looking to travel this summer. Mexico – one of the most popular destinations for American tourists – could be poised to take a big hit after President Donald Trump's March 19 announcement that he was closing the U.S.-Mexico border to all nonessential travel, including tourism, through April 20. Trump has not yet banned tourist flights to Mexico. 97 Doctors and experts warn of the risks of using malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 LA Times Doctors and experts warn of the risks of using malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 The prospect that a pair of malaria drugs will become go-to medications for treating COVID-19 before they've been rigorously tested is prompting new safety warnings from heart specialists and other doctors. President Trump has touted the drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as a potential “game changer” for patients sickened by the novel coronavirus. An article published this week in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings warns that both drugs could prompt dangerous and potentially deadly heart arrhythmias in the 3 million people worldwide who have a congenital cardiac condition — called long QT syndrome — that can cause the heart to beat erratically and lead to sudden death. 90 The Netherlands has recalled 600,000 coronavirus face masks it imported from China after discovering they were faulty Business Insider The Netherlands has recalled 600,000 coronavirus face masks it imported from China after discovering they were faulty The Netherlands has asked hospitals to give back around 600,000 face masks it imported from China. The Dutch government has recalled over half a million face masks it imported from China after discovering that they were faulty. The Netherlands said on Saturday that it had asked its hospitals to return around 600,000 face masks which health professionals are using to treat patients of the coronavirus. 859 Coronavirus: The world needs to learn from the Ebola fight BBC Coronavirus: The world needs to learn from the Ebola fight Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who made history as Africa's first elected female president, led Liberia for 12 years including during the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak that killed nearly 5,000 people in her country. On 19 October 2014, at the height of the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa, when 2,000 of my citizens had already perished and infections were growing exponentially, I wrote a letter to the world pleading for the mobilisation of personnel and resources. Almost six years ago, I explained how Liberia's post-conflict economy, and its fragile healthcare system, made it vulnerable to the rapid spread of disease, and I contended that how the world

responded to the localised crisis in West Africa, would define our collective healthcare security. 10 EPA cites COVID-19 as reason to suspend regulation of polluters CBS News EPA cites COVID-19 as reason to suspend regulation of polluters The Trump administration introduced this week a sweeping relaxation of environmental laws and fines during the coronavirus pandemic. According to new guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), companies will largely be exempt from consequences for and make it difficult to assess the resulting environmental damage. More air pollution not only leads to a warmer climate, but it can also cause major respiratory issues, among other health problems — potentially putting the communities who live near these facilities at an increased risk for contracting COVID-19. 285 These national and state parks are closed amid coronavirus outbreak USA TODAY These national and state parks are closed amid coronavirus outbreak Modifications include closing restrooms and visitor centers or allowing only hiking areas and trails to remain open. Medical experts say outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging and bike riding at parks are safe as long as you're not doing it in groups. 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Locations[a]Cases[b]Deaths[c]Recov.[d]Ref.183723,70034,018152,032[2]United States[e]142,5372,5104,767[5][7]Italy[f]97,68910,77913,030[10]China[g]81,4703,30475,770[11]Spain[h]80,1006,80314,709[13]Germany62,4405415,024[14]France[i]40,1742,6067,202[16][17]Iran[j]38,3092,64012,391[18]United Kingdom[k]19,5691,228140[24][25]Switzerland14,7993001,823[26]Netherlands[l]10,923772–[28]Belgium10,8364311,359[29]South Korea9,6611585,228[30]Turkey9,217131105[31]Austria8,77486479[32][33]Canada6,30866532[34]Portugal5,96211943[35]Brazil4,2561366[5][33]Norway[m]4,28126–[36]Israel4,24715132[39]Australia[n]4,10717226[40]Sweden[o]3,71912118[41][42]Czech Republic2,8171611[43]Ireland2,615465[44]Denmark[p]2,56472–[46]Malaysia2,47034388[50][51]Chile2,139775[52]Luxembourg1,9502140[53][33]Ecuador1,890573[54]Japan1,86654404[55][33]Poland1,8622223[56]Romania1,81543206[57][58]Pakistan1,5711428[59]Russia[q]1,534864[63]Philippines1,4187142[64][65]Thailand1,3887111[66][67]Saudi Arabia1,299837[68]Indonesia1,28511464[69]South Africa1,280231[70]Finland[r]1,218910[73][74]Greece1,1563952[75][76]India1,16128102[77][78]Iceland1,0202124[79]Mexico993203[80]Panama989244[81][82]Dominican Republic859393[83]Peru8521816[84]Singapore8443212[85][86]Argentina8202051[87]Serbia[s]7411342[89][5]Slovenia7301110[90]Croatia713652[91]Colombia7021010[92]Estonia679320[93]Diamond Princess[t]67210603[94]Hong Kong6414118[95]Egypt[u]60940132[96]Qatar590145[97]United Arab Emirates570358[98]New Zealand552163[99]Iraq54742143[100]Algeria5112931[5]Bahrain5004272[101]Lithuania48471[102]Morocco4792613[103]Ukraine[v]475106[104]Lebanon4381032[105]Armenia424330[106]Hungary4081334[107]Latvia34701[5][108]Bulgaria346814[109]Andorra33466[110]Bosnia and Herzegovina32768[111]Costa Rica31423[112]Slovakia31407[113][114]Tunisia31282[115]Taiwan306539[116][117]Uruguay30410[118][119]Kazakhstan284120[120]Moldova[w]263213[122][123]Jordan259318[124]North Macedonia25963[125][126]Kuwait255067[127]San Marino2292412[128][129]Burkina Faso2221223[5]Cyprus[x]214618[130]Albania2121040[131]Azerbaijan209415[132]Vietnam194052[133]Oman167023[134]Ivory Coast16514[5]Ghana15252[135]Malta15102[136]Uzbekistan14427[137]Senegal142027[5]Cameroon13965[5]Cuba[y]13934[138][139]Honduras13930[140][141]Venezuela129339[142]Brunei126134[143]Afghanistan12042[33]Sri Lanka117111[144]Nigeria11113[145]Palestine109118[146]Cambodia107023[147]Mauritius10720[148]Belarus94032[149]Georgia91018[150]Kosovo8811[151]Montenegro8510[152]Kyrgyzstan8400[153]Bolivia8100[154]Trinidad and Tobago7631[155]Rwanda7000[5]DR Congo6562[5]Jersey632–[156]Liechtenstein61012[157]Northern Cyprus61129[158]Paraguay5931[159][33]Bangladesh48515[160]Guernsey450–[161]Monaco4301[162]Isle of Man4200[163]Kenya4211[5]Madagascar3900[5]Macau38010[164]Guatemala36110[165]Uganda3300[166]Jamaica3012[167][5]Togo3017[168]Zambia2900[5]Barbados2600[169]El Salvador2400[170]Republic of the Congo1900[5]Ethiopia1901[5]Djibouti1800[5]Mali1810[5]Niger1810[5]Maldives17011[171]Guinea1601[5]Tanzania1400[5]Equatorial Guinea1200[5]Eritrea1200[5]Mongolia1200[5]Dominica1100[172]Namibia1102[5]Transnistria1100[121]Bahamas1000[173]Eswatini900[174][5]Grenada900[175]Syria910[176]Guyana810[177]Haiti800[178]Laos800[179]Libya800[180]Mozambique800[5]Myanmar1000[181]Seychelles800[182]Suriname800[183]Angola720[5]Antigua and Barbuda700[33]Gabon710[5]Zimbabwe710[184]Benin600[33]Cape Verde610[5]Sudan610[5]Vatican City600[185]Fiji500[186]Mauritania500[5]Nepal501[187]Bhutan400[188]Nicaragua410[189]Saint Lucia400[190]Central African Republic300[5]Chad300[191]Gambia310[192]Liberia300[5][193]Somalia300[194]Belize200[195]Guinea-Bissau200[196]MS Zaandam[z]200[197]Saint Kitts and Nevis200[198]East Timor100[199]Papua New Guinea100[200]St. Vincent and the Grenadines101[201][5]As of 30 March 2020 (UTC) · History of cases: China, internationalNotes

1. ^ Countries and territories, and one international conveyance where cases were diagnosed. Nationality and location of original infection may vary. In some countries, the cases cover several territories, as noted accordingly.
2. ^ Cumulative confirmed cases reported to date. The actual number of infections and cases are likely to be higher than reported.[1]
3. ^ Total deaths may not necessarily add up due to the frequency of values updating for each individual location.
4. ^ Recovered cases. All recoveries may not be reported. Total recoveries may not necessarily add up due to the frequency of values updating for each individual location. "–" denotes that no reliable data is currently available for that territory, not that the value is zero.
5. ^ United States
   1. Testing has been restricted to at-risk people showing severe symptoms.[3][4]
   2. As of 29 March 2020, includes 206 cases, 3 deaths and 1 recovery in the Overseas Territories:
      • Guam (56 cases; 1 death; 7 recoveries)[5]
      • Northern Mariana Islands (2 cases)[6]
      • Puerto Rico (127 cases; 5 deaths; 1 recovery)[5]
      • the U.S. Virgin Islands (21 cases)[5]
      as well as cases identified on the Grand Princess
   3. Data is from unofficial trackers and not from the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
6. ^ Italy
   Only at-risk people showing symptoms have been tested from 27 February 2020 and onwards.[8][9]
7. ^ China
   Includes clinically diagnosed cases and deaths from 12 February 2020 and onwards in the province of Hubei. Excludes Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
8. ^ Spain
   Testing has been restricted to at-risk people showing symptoms.[12]
9. ^ France
   Testing has been restricted to at-risk people showing severe symptoms.[15] As of 25 March 2020, includes 272 cases, 2 deaths and 7 recoveries in Overseas departments and regions:
   • French Guiana (23 cases; 6 recoveries)[5]
   • Guadeloupe (62 cases; 1 death)[5]
   • Martinique (57 cases; 1 death)[5]
   • Mayotte (36 cases)[5]
   • Réunion (94 cases; 1 recovery)[5]
   , as well as 50 cases in Overseas collectivities:
   • French Polynesia (25 cases)[5]
   • New Caledonia (14 cases)[5]
   • Saint Barthélemy (3 cases)[5]
   • Saint Martin (8 cases)[5]
10. ^ Iran
    Includes clinically diagnosed cases and deaths from 9 March 2020 and onwards.
11. ^ United Kingdom
    As of 26 March 2020, includes 47 cases, 1 death and 5 recoveries in the British Overseas Territories, not counted in the UK government sources:
    • Akrotiri and Dhekelia (3 cases) [19]
    • Anguilla (2 cases)[5]
    • Bermuda (6 cases)[20]
    • The British Virgin Islands (2 cases)[5]
    • The Cayman Islands (6 cases; 1 death)[21][22]
    • Gibraltar (26 cases; 5 recoveries)[23]
    • Montserrat (1 case)[5]
    • The Turks and Caicos Islands (1 case)[5]
12. ^ Netherlands
    1. As of 29 March 2020, includes 57 cases and 1 death in constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean:
       • Aruba (46 cases)[5]
       • Curaçao (8 cases; 1 death)[5]
       • Sint Maarten (3 cases)[5]
    2. The Dutch Government agency RIVM, responsible for the constituent country the Netherlands, does not count its number of recoveries.[27]
13. ^ Norway
    1. From 13 March 2020, testing of the normal population was discontinued, and is now only reserved for health professionals and acutely ill people in vulnerable groups.
    2. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health states that there are more infected people in Norway than the figures show. The dark figures are presumed to be higher because of limited testing.[36]
    3. Estimation of number of coronavirus infected:
       • As of 23 March 2020, over 40% of all GPs in Norway have been registered 20,200 patients with the "corona code" R991. The figure includes both cases where the patient has been diagnosed with coronavirus infection through testing, and where the GP has used the "corona code" after assessing the patient's symptoms against the criteria by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.[37]
       • As of 24 March 2020, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health estimates that between 7,120 and 23,140 Norwegians are infected with the coronavirus.[38]
14. ^ Australia
    Excluding the cases from Diamond Princess cruise ship which are classified as "on an international conveyance". Ten cases, including one fatality recorded by the Australian government.
15. ^ Sweden
    Testing of suspected infections has been cut back in the whole country in the period around 12 March 2020, in order to focus efforts on people with increased risk of serious illness and complications.
16. ^ Denmark
    1. As of 28 March 2020, includes 169 cases in constituent countries of the Kingdom of Denmark:
       • Faroe Islands (159 cases; 0 deaths)[45][46]
       • Greenland (10 cases; 0 deaths)[47][46]
    2. The Danish Government does not report the number of recoveries.[48]
    3. From 12 March 2020, the criteria for testing has been changed; only people with more serious symptoms and health professionals are being tested.[49]
17. ^ Russia
    Including cases from the disputed Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014 but remains internationally recognized as being under Ukrainiansovereignty. Excluding the cases from Diamond Princess cruise ship which are classified as "on an international conveyance". One fatality was not officially recorded by the Russian authorities as caused by coronavirus.[60][61][62]
18. ^ Finland
    1. As of 25 March 2020, includes 5 cases in the autonomous region of Åland Islands.[71]
    2. Testing is limited to severely ill or at-risk patients and social or health care workers.[72]
19. ^ Serbia
    Excluding Kosovo.[88]
20. ^ Diamond Princess
    The British cruise ship Diamond Princess was in Japanese waters, and Japanese administration was asked to manage its quarantine, with the passengers having not entered Japan. Therefore, this case is neither included in the Japanese government's official count nor in United Kingdom's one. The World Health Organization classifies the cases as being located "on an international conveyance".
21. ^ Egypt
    Includes cases identified on the MS River Anuket.
22. ^ Ukraine
    Excluding cases from the disputed Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014 but remains internationally recognized as being under Ukrainiansovereignty. Because the Russian authorities are tabulating cases from Crimea, they are included in the Russian total.
23. ^ Moldova
    Excludes data from the unrecognised state of Transnistria.[121]
24. ^ Cyprus
    Excluding Northern Cyprus.
25. ^ Cuba
    Includes cases on the MS Braemar.
26. ^ MS Zaandam
    The cruise ship MS Zaandam was near Panamanian waters, with the intention of transiting the Panama Canal to make its way to Florida. But the Panamanian government has denied it access to the canal for "sanitary reasons" and has not counted it on their national figures.