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Angela Merkel has urged Germans to continue to cooperate with a nationwide shutdown aimed at halting the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that the large number of daily infections means that the […]

India needs at least 38 million masks and 6.2 million pieces of personal protective equipment as it confronts the spread of coronavirus, and has approached hundreds of companies to secure supplies […]

India said on Saturday it was planning to turn some railway coaches into isolation wards for patients with coronavirus, as authorities scramble to prepare the country's health infrastructure for an […]

The Netherlands reported 93 deaths from the new coronavirus to take its total to 639 while another 1,159 cases of the virus were confirmed, both smaller rises than a day earlier.

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 […]

US President Donald Trump has cast his net far and wide in seeking input on how to tackle the mounting Covid-19 crisis in the country, including seeking the thoughts of baseball great Alex Rodriguez, […]

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday promised an unprecedented package of steps to cushion the world's third-biggest economy from the coronavirus pandemic, saying the country was close to a […]

The Netherlands’ surge in coronavirus cases continues, with 1,159 people confirmed as having caught the disease in 24 hours. The European country has also reported 93 new deaths […]

As airlines worldwide cut flights due to the coronavirus outbreak, the last service from Singapore to Bangkok departed on Saturday with only a few dozen passengers, mostly Thai citizens desperate to […]

Switzerland's death toll from the new coronavirus has increased to 235 people from 197 on Friday, the health ministry said on Saturday, with the number of cases also increasing to 13,213 from 12,161.

Vietnam's health ministry reported an additional 11 coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total number in the Southeast Asian country to 174.

The Philippine health ministry on Saturday reported 14 new coronavirus deaths and 272 additional cases, marking the country's single largest daily increase in fatalities and infections.

Malaysia expects the number of coronavirus cases to surge in mid-April, a health ministry official said on Saturday, as the country ramps up testing amid a nationwide shutdown.

A drive-through coronavirus testing facility for health workers has begun operating in the car park of a popular resort near London, part of a British government drive to ramp up testing for those on […]

Poland's ruling nationalists fast-tracked changes to the electoral code through parliament in the early hours of Saturday in a bid to press ahead with presidential elections in May which have been […]

As the deadly infection spreads across the US, the demand for gold, the all-time safe-haven metal, has skyrocketed, but there is not enough of it in local coffers to satisfy […]

Russian medics have come up with an effective way to treat Covid-19 infection using an anti-malarial drug. They say it not only curbs the symptoms of the disease, but also prevents the virus from […]

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Are the coronavirus chickens coming home to roost?

Turkey halted inter-city trains and limited domestic flights on Saturday, as the main opposition called for a stay-at-home order after coronavirus cases jumped by a third in a day.

Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack has developed mild symptoms consistent with coronavirus and is self-isolating, a spokeswoman for his ministry said on Saturday.

Japanese authorities have confirmed 57 cases of the coronavirus at a center for the disabled in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo, public broadcaster NHK said.

Germany will not ease measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus before at least April 20, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff told a German newspaper.

Germans have been largely complying with rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, as confirmed cases in the country continued to rise and her chief of […]

'Hotlines' and 'online portals' set up where people can submit tip-offs if lockdown infractions occur.

With her tweet, Clinton is apparently accepting China’s statements about cases and fatalities.

The testicles could become a 'major target' in a coronavirus infection.

A doctor in Uzbekistan died on Saturday after unsuccessfully trying to treat a coronavirus infection that he kept secret, the Central Asian nation's healthcare ministry said.

Violent clashes erupted on a bridge between China’s virus-stricken Hubei province and neighbouring Jiangxi province.

History shows that emergency powers can be hard to relinquish

Kazakh bodybuilder Yuri Tolochko has revealed his planned nuptials with sex-doll fiancee Margo have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Yes, you read that right. Read Full Article at RT.com

President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran’s medical infrastructure was prepared to overcome the zenith of the coronavirus pandemic, as the country recorded more than 3,000 new […]

The risk of large-scale "internet rationings" by European governments could be on the horizon.

Experts from Moscow's biodefense unit have been deployed at the epicenter of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak in Italy, tasked with disinfecting a nursing home where patients died amid the coronavirus […]

The rapid spread of coronavirus is expediting long-awaited reforms like the release of nonviolent offenders from prison, where disease easily spreads. The post The Coronavirus Pandemic Makes the Case […]

Spain has recorded another record breaking day for Covid-19 deaths as 832 people died from the disease in 24 hours and the number of cases surged by over 8,000. Read Full Article at RT.com

Police footage from the recent arrest of UFC star Jon Jones shows the longtime light heavyweight champion fail a series of roadside sobriety tests after being pulled over in Albuquerque, New Mexico […]

A new agreement to stabilize oil markets is possible if more nations support the initiative, according to the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kirill Dmitriev. Read Full Article at […]

by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio for VT iTaly Donald Trump is a fool! As such it can be almost appreciated because it is a splinter gone mad in the Big Bang unleashed by the Deep State and therefore […]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday his government will compile an unprecedentedly big economic stimulus that will include cash payouts to households and small firms hit by the […]

Japan is at a precarious stage now that the government is just barely able to avoid declaring an emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday, highlighting the […]

Commentator Joe Rogan is a UFC mainstay but even he isn’t taking any chances during the Covid-19 pandemic, ruling himself out of duties at the UFC 249 showdown between Khabib […]

Amidst the coronavirus lockdown, some of the claims of governments and media have been shown to be exaggerated. Ten years ago, they tried the same thing with swine flu. They […]

Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala has discussed his struggle with the coronavirus after suffering “strongâ€� symptoms after he became one of the […]

The number of coronavirus cases around the world has reached 601,478, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University, which also puts the global death toll at close to 28,000. Read Full […]

The number of coronavirus cases in Germany has surged by 6,294 in one day to nearly 50,000, while the death toll has jumped by 72 to 325. Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has resumed its railway freight service between Wuhan and Europe by delivering medical aid to Germany as authorities work to lift strict quarantine measures after the number of new cases […]

SpaceX rival OneWeb has filed for bankruptcy less than a week after launching another batch of internet satellites, as it failed to raise more funds for its program amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read […]

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has waved off the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, insisting that life goes on. He suggested the death toll in his own country has been overstated for political […]

India's confirmed coronavirus cases tally hit 873 on Saturday after the country went into a three-week quarantine in the hope of stopping the spread of the deadly Covid-19 disease. Read Full Article […]

Bitcoiners empty exchanges as wallet addresses one or more coins reach their biggest number ever

Zero taxes for crypto traders and miners: Is Portugal poised to become a Bitcoin tax haven?

IRNA – A group of Iranian artists in cinema, theater, music and visual arts in a statement on Saturday voiced their readiness to produce works in cyber space to help...

ABC – Iran, already struggling to fight the growing spread of novel coronavirus, is now coming to grips with an alcohol poisoning problem that has killed hundreds of people this...

The World Health Organization's DLT platform was built on Hyperledger Fabric in partnership with Hacera, IBM and Microsoft

MNA – Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sat. that 35,408 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Iran, with the death toll […]

IRNA – A group of countries including Iran, Russia, Venezuela, China, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua and Syria, sent a joint letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on […]

Tasnim – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said a growing number of countries and international organizations are calling for an end […]

MNA –Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that 20 percent of the country’s annual budget is dedicated to combating coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Speaking at […]

Press TV – Russia has called for the urgent removal of US sanctions against Iran, arguing that the bans have led to the flare-up of the COVID-19 outbreak in the...

How DeFi’s infrastructure development could help the crypto market in the times of crisis?

KuCoin’s derivatives arm KuMEX to launch USDT-margined Bitcoin perpetual contracts on March 30

Tehran Times – US President Donald Trump is making dangerous moves in Iraq while the world is fighting against coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. is making dangerous moves in Iraq in...

Trump endorsing meddling in the dollar supply has made Bitcoin look better than ever as sound money

While traders predict BTC will set new record highs, the average price prediction for ETH is $810

A continuing investigation into an infectious health worker at the Mersey Hospital in Tasmania's north-west reveals the person was only at work for 30 minutes before they felt unwell and went home.

Press TV – Israeli warplanes have conducted several airstrikes against the besieged Gaza Strip, targeting a number of areas in the northern parts of the Palestinian coastal enclave. Palestinian […]

Major Australian retailers are closing their doors from this weekend in response to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving thousands of staff out of work.

Peter Vessenes talks future of crypto on Cointelegraph China’s Focus: “I would say the SEC has done much worse by American business in the most recent round of […]

An election day coloured by coronavirus social isolation rules raised tension and dissention among Queensland voters, with many saying the poll should have been postponed while candidates opt for […]

Passengers and crew who test positive for coronavirus on board a cruise ship in Fremantle will be transferred to two private hospitals, while others will be sent from Perth to Germany on charter […]

What is the Coronavirus Supplement? What are stage 3 restrictions? And do I get tested for COVID-19? We've got the answers for you.

Bitcoin dropped below $6.1K and bulls need to show strength as the weekly and monthly close approach

A doctor specialising in respiratory disorders says he and several of his colleagues have been forced into a 14-day coronavirus quarantine a day earlier than required by the Federal Government, […]

A man in his 30s tests positive to COVID-19 after returning from a South American trip, taking the Northern Territory's number of infected to 15.

The A-League club, which played Melbourne City before the A-League postponed its season amid the coronavirus pandemic, says the correct procedures have been followed.

Australian Davis Cup star John Millman doubts the ATP and WTA Tours can resume at all in 2020 due to the extent of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queensland will expand its telehealth system and crack down on people flouting self-isolation orders in a bid to keep coronavirus patients at home.

From the renowned crypto VCs like Tim Draper to big-time exchanges like Binance — India’s crypto space is going through a post-ban rebirth

Hundreds of Australians in Peru hoping to get home amid the coronavirus pandemic will miss out on a government-chartered evacuation flight to Sydney for which tickets cost more than $5,000 and are […]

Faced with restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of coronavirus, an NT family plans a small funeral for well-known Darwin restaurateur Frank Lam.

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating […]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive […]

It's a very different Saturday morning for real estate agents forced to turn to online technology to sell their homes under new restrictions imposed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before coronavirus, the mental health crisis in young people was considered one of our major public health issues. So what impact will COVID-19 have on this group and what is needed to help them […]

Australian farmers are coming to the rescue of grey nomads who have been left with no place to go due to coronavirus restrictions and border lockdowns.

The Australian Government throws regional airlines and communities a $300 million lifeline to help them deal with the crippling impact of COVID-19.

Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones are among many people making changes to their lifestyles for sustainability, and finding themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to dealing with coronavirus […]

DPW Holdings notifies the SEC about suspending its crypto mining business due to Bitcoin’s recent crash below $4,000

Many people suspected this would eventually happen, including us.  Follow the sequencing here; watch the natural progression of the authoritarian state. This is important. First LA Mayor […]

2020 has gone, and it's pretty much packed up our hopes and dreams with it. That loss of opportunity is hitting people in different ways, writes Dan Ziffer.

When biologist Alison Haynes set out to research moss beds in maritime Antarctica, she had little idea she'd be witnessing species adapting and ice caps "pouring water like a tap".

It's a difficult time for all footy clubs and everyone involved with suspended seasons — but if you're a holder of a club membership who wants a refund, you might be left […]

Kate Taylor has spent more than 10 years helping to implement life-saving healthcare in rural Cambodia, where expectant mothers have a much higher risk of dying in childbirth.

Oh, this is almost too much winning.  Almost…  President Trump has appointed White House Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro to lead all U.S. coordination of the […]

Directories and online communities listing food outlets that are still open and doing takeaway and delivery are reporting huge support in parts of regional Australia, as locals rally to support small […]

Two station workers are turned away after arriving at an East Kimberley airport, when it is confirmed that agriculture is not considered an essential service under new regional travel restrictions in […]

The economic hit to Australia is expected to be harder than a typical recession and may even look and feel like a depression, but the bounce back in economic activity will prevent a depression as we […]

Are you staying inside? This chart shows the extent to which our biggest cities have ground to a halt.

Two men were arrested after staff at Canberra businesses were coughed and spat at in two separate incidents on Friday, in what ACT Policing say were threatening acts related to the spread of COVID-19.

Despite the global recession blockchain jobs continue to rise at a rate of 3%

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says it is "heartbreaking" that guidelines designed to slow the spread of coronavirus are not being observed by all, as the state records more than 200 new cases and […]

As industries shed workers due to COVID-19, the aged care sector sees a recruitment "opportunity" in its battle to care for Australia's elderly and safeguard them from social isolation.

All non-essential travellers who arrive in Tasmania after midnight on Sunday will be placed into a Government-operated facility, Premier Peter Gutwein announces.

Earlier today President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in the oval office.  [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE […]

Stricter social distancing measures are put in place in SA, with gatherings of more than 10 people now banned and on-the-spot fines introduced as the state records 30 new coronavirus cases, taking […]

Augusta-Margaret River Shire president Ian Earl says backpackers "need to head to Perth and get on a plane and go home", amid mounting tensions between travellers and regional communities.

Ross Ulbricht turns 36 today

Does the preliminary injunction against TON apply only to American investors? That’s the latest question in Telegram’s effort to launch its blockchain project

Hairdressers have been calling for a government shutdown of their own industry, fearing the COVID-19 risk to staff and clients is too great. But the National Cabinet says they can trade as usual. So, […]

Russian police seized almost 1,500 mining rigs from an illegal Bitcoin mining farm, spread across several locations

You would be forgiven for thinking that, in the current climate, people would be turning to light entertainment for comfort. But the steady influx of true crime documentaries, podcasts and crime […]

Isolated communities in the NT, including cattle stations and remote townships, are worried about the impact of coronavirus panic buying on their food supplies.

Allison Davies says when she uploaded a cheerful ditty about wellness on her Instagram page she had no idea it would strike a chord with families worldwide.

In some of the strongest language seen from Australian health authorities so far in the coronavirus crisis, Professor Brett Sutton warns Australia is on its way to "thousands of deaths" without […]

The WA Government says it has solved a problem creating headaches for authorities around the world — what to do with hundreds of foreign passengers aboard a cruise ship infected […]

A Queensland couple who travelled to Fiji for a relaxing 'babymoon' are now among the many Australian travellers stuck overseas due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The WA Government is preparing extreme measures involving deploying the army as it sets up an emergency command centre at Perth Stadium to coordinate the coronavirus fight.

In just over two months Queensland has recorded 625 cases of COVID-19. We look back at how the virus has spread as more than 160 countries globally report outbreaks.

At least three altercations erupt at polling booths in Brisbane today as more than 1 million Queenslanders headed out to vote in a local government election day unlike any other.

Major altcoins find their tweet-counts nearing three-year lows while Bitcoin gobbles up Twitter real-estate

Coronavirus is expected to force hundreds of thousands of Australians out of work, and farmers are already being inundated with enquiries from the unemployed.

Once a destination for grey nomads and bus tours, Australia's island state has built its brand into something clean, green and edgy. With 10 per cent of its economy hinging on tourism, Tasmania has a […]

As humanity branches out across our warming, interconnected world, we're at risk of encountering new diseases — thankfully, medicine is getting better at fighting back.

DeFi barely recovers from a serious blow: “It was only a matter of time before the shockwaves from the growing financial crisis shook the very foundations of […]

Tamieka and Teya Garcia are making inroads in the boxing industry despite a life-threatening health condition that complicates their efforts to step inside the ring.

As the first strains of light appear on blackened gum trees, artist Warwick Fuller is in position at his easel, capturing the emerging dawn in paint.

The FBI shuts down alleged hacker Kirill Firsov’s platform, Deer.io, used for selling stolen information

The planned Logie Awards ceremony on the Gold Coast is cancelled as more retail stores close citing health concerns for staff and customers. Follow live.

Democrats and resistance media writ large have been demanding that President Trump invoke the Defense Production Act to force companies to make equipment for the fight against the […]

Working from home could become a long-term model, with experts saying after the shutdown is over many businesses will rethink the viability of a remote workforce.

When kids are exposed to broader stories and narratives through books the effect is profound, writes RN's Namila Benson.

As owners of childcare centres warn the industry is "in crisis" due to coronavirus, state and federal governments clash over response plans at a National Education Council meeting.

Tasmania's economy was just picking up as coronavirus restrictions sent thousands of people out of work — but some help is out there.

The White House COVID-19 task force briefing is being held today at approximately 5:00pm to 5:30pm ET.  Livestream Links Below: White House Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream […]

The social media platform is currently in closed beta, and requires all users to comprehensively verify their identity

Here we go. Shut it down. But I'm a bit scared about this, aren't you? writes Virginia Trioli.

Is it possible for coronavirus to linger in the air? And can you catch it even after someone who is infected with it has left the room?

Charles Batham is arrested nine years after leaving Australia, after an ABC investigation discovers him living in a seaside resort town north-east of Venice.

On Thursday night hundreds of people in cars surrounded Cartersville Medical Center in Georgia to pray for the sick patients who are suffering from the Corona virus, and for all the medical personnel […]

After the first two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Central Australia, Indigenous media services are desperately trying to get health messages translated into 17 different languages.

With many Australians facing the prospect of long-term unemployment, many have found themselves in a situation they never thought they would be in — applying for Centrelink.

Kye Kemp is being forced to leave the home she shares with her young daughter, part of a wave of renters caught up in the income-killing coronavirus chaos that could see more than a million […]

Qantas has told some 20,000 employees that they will not be eligible for paid sick leave — leaving staff who may have been exposed to coronavirus in financial peril.

Preppers are an openly mocked group of people who, as the name suggests, prepare — often intensely — for every kind of calamity. But amid nationwide stockpiling […]

A military-wide edict is sent to the Australian Defence Force effectively putting its personnel on notice that they could soon be deployed on a range of coronavirus duties.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin calls-in to Maria Bartiromo to discuss some of the details within the coronavirus relief bill, including the ‘when’ and ‘how’ funds will […]

Charges against Maduro and other Venezuelan heads don’t involve crypto directly, three different lawyers say

Bitcoin is at a critical crossroad and the price action of the next few days will determine whether it rallies above $8,000 or drops to $5,000

It might be tempting to drown your sorrows in alcohol when it feels like the world is falling apart. But there are better, healthier ways of dealing than drinking, writes Flip Prior.