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Across much of the world, hand sanitizer is being bought in large quantities amid the coronavirus pandemic, with many anti-bacterial gels having sold out in a number of retailers. And so to minimize the risk of a shortage in France, LVMH - parent company to the following designer brands: Louis…
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President Trump has reportedly "offered large sums" for exclusive US access to a coronavirus vaccine. The news was broken by German media, per the Guardian, who revealed that the president offered a German medical company large sums of money for exclusive US access to a vaccine. Now, the German government…
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While supermarkets across the UK could be facing a shortage of supplies if buyers continue to stockpile in preparation for potential self-isolation, it appears that some people in the Netherlands are stockpiling a rather different substance. Indeed, new measures brought about by the Dutch government have ordered the closure of…
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The first clinical trial to test a vaccine for the coronavirus is due to begin today according to a US government official. Per The Metro, the first human participant is due to receive an experimental dose of the vaccine, which researchers can test for potential side effects. Watch this video…
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Footage has emerged online of a woman being arrested in Spain after ignoring the coronavirus rules. The incident took place in Palma, Mallorca's capital. It is under the same coronavirus rules as the Spanish mainland, which is currently under lockdown after a surge in cases of COVID-19. Watch the woman…
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Satellite images have shown the levels of pollution being emitted from Italy drop significantly amid the coronavirus lockdown. The images and footage were taken over Northern Italy, which was the first part of the country to be placed on lockdown, and they show that the pandemic has caused a dramatic…
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One store from a British supermarket chain in Northern Ireland will be setting aside an hour to open exclusively for the elderly amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement from the store. Taking to social media, Kennedy Centre, West Belfast, announced that from Tuesday, 17 March, only the elderly…
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Two men who hoarded more than 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer to sell during the coronavirus epidemic have been ordered to donate them all to charity. According to an article in the New York Times, siblings Matt and Noah Colvin, who both hail from the town of Hixson in Tennesee,…
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A man was caught on camera allegedly attacking a woman because she was not wearing her veil correctly, the Daily Mail reports. However, the woman does not take the unwarranted assault lying down and immediately fights back. Footage of the incident was posted to Twitter by Iranian journalist and activist…
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As per the World Health Organisation's most recent situation report, there have been a total of 142,539 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally, and 5,393 deaths. These numbers continue to grow by the hour. Now, a video shared to Twitter has served as yet another chilling reminder regarding the true impact…
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A newborn baby who is believed to be the youngest victim of the COVID-19 coronavirus is reported to be "out of danger and recovering", per the Daily Mail. The alarm was raised prior to the child's birth when their mother was admitted to hospital with a suspected case of pneumonia,…
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If you were looking for a soundtrack for the current pandemic plaguing our planet, then fear not, because it seems the people have spoken and chosen R.E.M.'s 'It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)' to play us all out. You may as well…
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Yesterday, Disney announced that all of its theme parks around the world will be closing their gates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as keeping their theme parks in their Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo resorts shut, Disney announced that all theme parks in Paris, Orlando, and…
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As per the most recent situation report from the World Health Organization, there have been 132,758 confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world, resulting in 4,955 deaths. As the world is adjusting to the ongoing pandemic, people around the globe are taking individual measures to prevent infection. Today (Saturday, March…
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As per the most recent situation report from the World Health Organization, there have been 132,758 confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world, resulting in 4,955 deaths. In the United States, the number of confirmed/presumed cases of the disease surpassed 2,000 as of Friday afternoon, and the death toll across…
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An Italian actor has posted a series of videos to his Facebook page detailing how he had been forced to keep his dead sister's body in the house for more than 24 hours because he received no help from authorities, The Washington Post reports. Luca Franzese, who is also a…
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from the company's board to spend more time on philanthropic activities, the BBC has reported. The billionaire says "it is the right time" to take his next step, which will be focusing on global health and development, education, and tackling climate change. Gates…
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President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is now under "national emergency" as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The POTUS is also invoking The Stafford Act - allowing for extra federal funding and access to emergency funds. Speaking at a press conference from the Rose Garden…
