In today's headlines

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 National Post (Canada)

• March 26, 2020. "Coronavirus live updates: U.S. troops on border 'unnecessary' and 'damaging' to Canada-U.S. relations, Freeland says.”

• March 31, 2020. Chris Selley: Official nonsense on masks, travel band is killing Ottawa's COVID-19 credibility. 

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The Toronto Star 

• March 26, 2020. “Was Canada quick enough to curb COVID-19?”

• March 29, 2020. “O Canada, we stand apart for thee.”

• March 31, 2020.  “Ontario's COVID-19 cases have doubled since Friday.”

• March 31, 2020.  “Disobeying the COVID-19 emergency law could cost you $100,000 and one year in jail.” 

• April 1, 2020. "Cities urged to invoke law restricting movement of COVID-19 patients; 2,451 confirmed or probable cases in Ontario, including 61 dead.” 

• April 1, 2020. “Food prices set to rise amid COVID-19 crisis.”

• April 4, 2020. “The COVID 19 time warp: Why it feels like time has slowed during this pandemic?”

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Globe and Mail (Canada)

• March 27, 2020. “Ottawa unveils wage subsidies of up to 75 per cent for small businesses."

• April 1, 2020. “COVID-19 kills Alberta man in his 30s as officials warn that young people are not immune.” 

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Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Canada)

• March 26, 2020. “Halifax Transit maintenance worker tests positive for COVID-19.”

 

Calgary Herald (Alberta, Canada)

• March 26, 2020. “Alberta looks to challenges ahead three weeks after first COVID-19 case (67 new cases identified today.”

• April 2, 2020. “COVID-19 Live: 97 new cases | Two additional deaths from COVID-19 in Alberta.” 

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Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Canada)

• March 30, 2020. “Fact check: Trump falsely denies saying two things he said last week.

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Edmonton Journal (Alberta, Canada)

• March 30, 2020. “COVID-19: Five more deaths in Alberta, 29 new cases.”

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Orangeville Banner (Ontario, Canada)

• March 12, 2020. "It's Crazy: CoronaVirus Hysteria Leads to Hand Sanitizer, Mask Shortages.”

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North Star (Parry Sound, Canada)

• March 27, 2020, “Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry watershed conditions statement — water safety Parry Sound District.”

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BlogTo (Toronto)

• Doug Ford says "if you have a choice between paying rent and putting food on the table, put food on the table" 

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CBC.ca (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)

• March 26, 2020. “170 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, provincial tally rises to 858.”

• April 1, 2020. "Canadian officials say isolation orders will be in place 'for a long time”

• April 3, 2020. “Governments Scramble to Limit Spread of Coronovirus, Secure Critical Supplies.”

• April 4, 2020  “Millions of masks” expected as 3M faces pressure over equipment extorts.”

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Global News (Canada): 

• March 31, 2020. “Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?” 

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CP24 (City TV, Toronto)

• March 26, 2020. "Absolutely disgusting:" Ford slams upscale Toronto grocery chain for jacking up prices on Lysol wipes.” 

• March 31, 2020. “Ontario schools to stay closed until at least May.”

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Buzzfeed

• March 26, 2020. “26 pictures that will warm your cold dead quarantined heart for at least two minutes. Buzzfeed. 

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Vox.com

• March 26, 2020. “US has more coronavirus cases than anywhere else” partially due to its population size.

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People Magazine

• March 26, 2020. “Prince Charles Spoke to Sons Prince Harry and Prince William About His Coronavirus Diagnosis.”

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The Atlantic

• March 26, 2020. “The four possible timelines for life returning to normal.”

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International newspapers

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New York Times

• March 24, 2020 “Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been a frequent presence at White House briefings, where he has repeatedly contradicted Mr. Trump’s assertions.”

• March 27, 2020. "‘It’s a Wreck’: 3.3 Million File Unemployment Claims as Economy Comes Apart.”

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Munich, Germany Newspaper

• English translation: ”Spahn (German Health minister) expects further burdens“. The article warns that although this has been tough we are still only in the beginning of our crisis and we must stay strong and all do our part to not burden the health care system beyond its capacity. The key is early testing and that we obey the lockdown regulations put in place for our safety. 

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Tico Times (Costa Rica)

• March 27, 2020. "Costa Rica plans new economic measures as coronavirus cases reach 263.”

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Tick Times (Costa Rica)

• March 27, 2020. “Tourism in Central America takes a heavy hit from coronavirus pandemic.”

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Le Monde (France)

• March 27, 2020 “In France, numbers keep rising. Confinement renewed.”

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New Zealand Herald

• March 29, 2020. “Lockdown: New website to dob in 'breachers' swamped.” 

• 'Devastating' - NZ's first coronavirus death (as above, but oh my word, I hope it's not the case in our region!) latest news headlines (from Stuff.co.nz 29/3/20)

• Daily updates on News re Covid 19

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Publico (Spain) 

• March 30, 2020. “COVID-19: 12,298 health workers test positive in Spain; worldwide death toll passes 34,000.”

Reuters

• March 31, 2020. “Things Under Control': how Europe sleepwalked into the coronavirus.”

 

Headlines from the United Kingdom

• April 1, 2020. "Will the coronavirus kill the oil industry and help save the climate.”

• April 2, 2020, 'UK records 569 coronavirus fatalities on deadliest day so far' The Guardian.

• 'CORONAVIRUS LIVE: UK Deaths at 2961 as the BBC airs clap for NHS carers tonight' The Sun.

• 'Coronavirus LIVE updates: Brits clap NHS heroes as global cases pass one million' Mirror

• 'Coronavirus UK: Matt Hancock promises 100k new tests a DAY' Daily Mail. 

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Headlines from Australia

• "The Advertiser - 3/04/20 (local Adelaide newspaper) - 

• 'Recommissioned hospitals prepare for pandemic peak'

• 'When Australia’s virus will peak with up to 10,000 cases'"

•  Our lives are in danger' — some lockdown rules have been relaxed but not everyone's impressed 3 April 2020 from TimesLive

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Headlines from Istanbul, Turkey

• April 3 2020 -- Hurriyet Daily News (Eng. edition) -- Istanbul hospital to open April 20.