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COVID-19 news updates for 2/23/2020
Israel:
Israel to ban entry to foreigners coming from South Korea, Japan
Non-Israelis who visited the 2 Asian countries in past 14 days will be turned away due to virus fears; Israelis returning from Italy, Australia, Taiwan urged to check for symptoms
Starting Monday, Israel will ban all foreign nationals who have been to South Korea and Japan in the past 14 days from entering the country, over concerns they could spread the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Sunday.
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri was set to sign an order to that effect later in the day.
Israel is already denying entry to visitors from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand and Singapore, and is apparently the only country to have taken such drastic steps so far to contain the virus.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-ban-entry-to-foreigners-coming-from-south-korea-japan/?utm_source=The+Daily+Edition&utm_campaign=daily-edition-2020-02-23&utm_medium=email
Israel confirms second coronavirus case among former cruise passengers
Patient isolated at Sheba Medical Center; ministry says he contracted virus while abroad
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-confirms-second-coronavirus-case-among-former-cruise-passengers/
Non-Israelis who visited the 2 Asian countries in past 14 days will be turned away due to virus fears; Israelis returning from Italy, Australia, Taiwan urged to check for symptoms
Starting Monday, Israel will ban all foreign nationals who have been to South Korea and Japan in the past 14 days from entering the country, over concerns they could spread the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Sunday.
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri was set to sign an order to that effect later in the day.
Israel is already denying entry to visitors from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand and Singapore, and is apparently the only country to have taken such drastic steps so far to contain the virus.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-ban-entry-to-foreigners-coming-from-south-korea-japan/?utm_source=The+Daily+Edition&utm_campaign=daily-edition-2020-02-23&utm_medium=email
Israel confirms second coronavirus case among former cruise passengers
Patient isolated at Sheba Medical Center; ministry says he contracted virus while abroad
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-confirms-second-coronavirus-case-among-former-cruise-passengers/
Aljazeera:
Neighbours close borders with Iran as virus concerns rise
Iran has reported eight deaths and 43 infections from the new coronavirus, prompting neighbouring states to cut travel links with Tehran amid concerns authorities failed to respond fast enough to the rapidly-spreading epidemic.
Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Armenia closed their land borders with Iran on Sunday as officials in Tehran reported three new deaths and 15 new cases in one day.
Since the infection, officially known as COVID-19, was first detected in the Iranian city of Qom on Wednesday, there has been a sharp increase in cases in the country while Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said people travelling from Iran had tested positive for the pathogen upon entering their territories.
The death toll in Iran is the highest number reported outside China, the epicentre of the outbreak, where the virus has claimed more than 2,400 lives and infected over 77,000 people.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/neighbours-close-borders-iran-virus-concerns-rise-200223160135283.html
Iran has reported eight deaths and 43 infections from the new coronavirus, prompting neighbouring states to cut travel links with Tehran amid concerns authorities failed to respond fast enough to the rapidly-spreading epidemic.
Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Armenia closed their land borders with Iran on Sunday as officials in Tehran reported three new deaths and 15 new cases in one day.
Since the infection, officially known as COVID-19, was first detected in the Iranian city of Qom on Wednesday, there has been a sharp increase in cases in the country while Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said people travelling from Iran had tested positive for the pathogen upon entering their territories.
The death toll in Iran is the highest number reported outside China, the epicentre of the outbreak, where the virus has claimed more than 2,400 lives and infected over 77,000 people.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/neighbours-close-borders-iran-virus-concerns-rise-200223160135283.html
Italy:
Italy announces third death linked to coronavirus
An elderly cancer patient became the third person known to be infected with the coronavirus to die in Italy, health officials said on Sunday, as the number of people contracting the virus continued to mount.
The woman had been in hospital in Crema, located in Lombardy, where most cases of infections have been reported.
https://www.thelocal.it/20200223/italy-announces-third-death-linked-to-coronavirus
Fines threatened and police called in to enforce coronavirus quarantine across northern Italy
The Italian government has put in place drastic new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with travelling to or from several cities in the county’s north now effectively banned without a permit.
Conte however said he would not take the step of suspending the Schengen agreement, saying such a move would be disproportionate.
The Schengen agreement removes border controls between participating European states.
The number of people in Italy infected with the coronavirus is now more than 130.
https://www.thelocal.it/20200223/coronavirus-extraordinary-measures-adopted-in-northern-italy-as-more-than-100-cases-confirmed
An elderly cancer patient became the third person known to be infected with the coronavirus to die in Italy, health officials said on Sunday, as the number of people contracting the virus continued to mount.
The woman had been in hospital in Crema, located in Lombardy, where most cases of infections have been reported.
https://www.thelocal.it/20200223/italy-announces-third-death-linked-to-coronavirus
Fines threatened and police called in to enforce coronavirus quarantine across northern Italy
The Italian government has put in place drastic new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with travelling to or from several cities in the county’s north now effectively banned without a permit.
Conte however said he would not take the step of suspending the Schengen agreement, saying such a move would be disproportionate.
The Schengen agreement removes border controls between participating European states.
The number of people in Italy infected with the coronavirus is now more than 130.
https://www.thelocal.it/20200223/coronavirus-extraordinary-measures-adopted-in-northern-italy-as-more-than-100-cases-confirmed
Germany:
Coronavirus: Austria stops trains with Italy over COVID-19 concerns
Austria halted rail traffic on a major route with Italy after two passengers were thought to be infected with the coronavirus. Austria's state rail company told DW that trains have been halted "until further notice."
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-austria-stops-trains-with-italy-over-covid-19-concerns/a-52493063
Coronavirus: 20 Germans released from quarantine in Berlin
They left the German Red Cross clinic two weeks after being flown out of the Chinese city of Wuhan. Germany has reported a total of 16 coronavirus cases but no deaths.
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-20-germans-released-from-quarantine-in-berlin/a-52487140
Austria halted rail traffic on a major route with Italy after two passengers were thought to be infected with the coronavirus. Austria's state rail company told DW that trains have been halted "until further notice."
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-austria-stops-trains-with-italy-over-covid-19-concerns/a-52493063
Coronavirus: 20 Germans released from quarantine in Berlin
They left the German Red Cross clinic two weeks after being flown out of the Chinese city of Wuhan. Germany has reported a total of 16 coronavirus cases but no deaths.
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-20-germans-released-from-quarantine-in-berlin/a-52487140
BBC:
Coronavirus: Venice Carnival closes as Italy imposes lockdown
Italian officials have cut short the Venice Carnival as they try to control what is now the worst outbreak of the coronavirus in Europe.
Authorities in the Veneto region said the event would end later on Sunday, two days earlier than scheduled.
Italy has by far the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, with 152. Three people have died.
Italy has imposed strict quarantine restrictions in two northern "hotspot" regions close to Milan and Venice.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51602007
Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge
South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as confirmed case numbers keep rising.
President Moon Jae-in said the country faced "a grave turning point", and the next few days would be crucial in the battle to contain the outbreak.
Six people have died from the virus in South Korea and more than 600 have been infected.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51603251
Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees
Four cruise ship passengers flown to Britain on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 13.
They were among 30 repatriated Britons and two Irish citizens beginning a 14-day quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral.
The four UK nationals caught the virus on the Diamond Princess liner in Japan, England's chief medical officer said.
They have now been transferred to specialist NHS infection centres.
Two patients are in the Royal Hallamshire in Sheffield, one is in the Royal in Liverpool and a fourth was transferred to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, NHS England said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51606368
Italian officials have cut short the Venice Carnival as they try to control what is now the worst outbreak of the coronavirus in Europe.
Authorities in the Veneto region said the event would end later on Sunday, two days earlier than scheduled.
Italy has by far the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, with 152. Three people have died.
Italy has imposed strict quarantine restrictions in two northern "hotspot" regions close to Milan and Venice.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51602007
Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge
South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as confirmed case numbers keep rising.
President Moon Jae-in said the country faced "a grave turning point", and the next few days would be crucial in the battle to contain the outbreak.
Six people have died from the virus in South Korea and more than 600 have been infected.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51603251
Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees
Four cruise ship passengers flown to Britain on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 13.
They were among 30 repatriated Britons and two Irish citizens beginning a 14-day quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral.
The four UK nationals caught the virus on the Diamond Princess liner in Japan, England's chief medical officer said.
They have now been transferred to specialist NHS infection centres.
Two patients are in the Royal Hallamshire in Sheffield, one is in the Royal in Liverpool and a fourth was transferred to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, NHS England said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51606368
CBC:
Passenger aboard Air Canada flight to Vancouver from Montreal tests positive for COVID-19
Air Canada has confirmed that a passenger aboard one of its flights from Montreal to Vancouver on Valentine's Day has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
The airline said health authorities confirmed the case on Feb. 22, more than a week after the flight. Air Canada says it's working with public health authorities and has taken "all recommended measures."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/air-canada-passenger-travelling-from-montreal-to-vancouver-on-valentine-s-day-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-1.5473283
Families with members stuck in China call for third Canadian rescue flight
Chinese Canadians and others with family stuck in China's Hubei province are calling for the federal government to send a third plane to repatriate Canadians, visa holders and permanent residents alike.
The city of Wuhan, China, was locked down in late January, leaving visitors with little or no opportunity to leave.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/third-plane-wechat-group-1.5473130
Air Canada has confirmed that a passenger aboard one of its flights from Montreal to Vancouver on Valentine's Day has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
The airline said health authorities confirmed the case on Feb. 22, more than a week after the flight. Air Canada says it's working with public health authorities and has taken "all recommended measures."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/air-canada-passenger-travelling-from-montreal-to-vancouver-on-valentine-s-day-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-1.5473283
Families with members stuck in China call for third Canadian rescue flight
Chinese Canadians and others with family stuck in China's Hubei province are calling for the federal government to send a third plane to repatriate Canadians, visa holders and permanent residents alike.
The city of Wuhan, China, was locked down in late January, leaving visitors with little or no opportunity to leave.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/third-plane-wechat-group-1.5473130
Reuters:
Iran announces low poll turnout, blames coronavirus 'propaganda'
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday announced a 42% turnout in its parliamentary election, the lowest rate since the 1979 Islamic revolution, while its top leader said Tehran’s enemies played up the new coronavirus threat to dissuade people from voting.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-election-khamenei/iran-announces-low-poll-turnout-blames-coronavirus-propaganda-idUSKCN20H09Z
Factbox: Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
(Reuters) - South Korea declared a “red alert” on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing.
** China has reported a total of 76,936 cases of the disease caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, including 2,442 deaths.
** Mainland China had 648 new confirmed cases on Saturday, up from 397 a day earlier. The death toll was up by 97 from the previous day. The virus epicentre of Hubei province reported 96 new deaths, of which 82 were in the provincial capital Wuhan.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-latest-factbox/factbox-latest-on-coronavirus-spreading-in-china-and-beyond-idUSKCN20G0PQ
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday announced a 42% turnout in its parliamentary election, the lowest rate since the 1979 Islamic revolution, while its top leader said Tehran’s enemies played up the new coronavirus threat to dissuade people from voting.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-election-khamenei/iran-announces-low-poll-turnout-blames-coronavirus-propaganda-idUSKCN20H09Z
Factbox: Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
(Reuters) - South Korea declared a “red alert” on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing.
** China has reported a total of 76,936 cases of the disease caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, including 2,442 deaths.
** Mainland China had 648 new confirmed cases on Saturday, up from 397 a day earlier. The death toll was up by 97 from the previous day. The virus epicentre of Hubei province reported 96 new deaths, of which 82 were in the provincial capital Wuhan.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-latest-factbox/factbox-latest-on-coronavirus-spreading-in-china-and-beyond-idUSKCN20G0PQ
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