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New York Governor: The toughest Corona battle has not begun ... but there is good news

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday that the real "battle" against the state's outbreaking Corona Virus has not yet begun, but he spoke of what he described as good news regarding the number of people recovering from the disease. Cuomo said the number of people who have been infected with the Coronavirus in New York has increased by more than 99,000 from the previous day, to 75,795, with deaths increasing 27 percent to 1,550. "The virus is stronger and more dangerous than we expected ... We are still climbing the mountain, the main battle on the top of the mountain," Cuomo told a news briefing. The Governor of New York pointed out that: "The main battle has not yet been fought, and it will come when the Corona outbreak reaches its climax, that is 14 days to 30 days from now." And Cuomo revealed "good news", that 4,900 patients were discharged from New York hospitals. "The crisis we are experiencing is diffe...

When is the Coronavirus vaccine be available?

Indeed, clinical trials of vaccines for the emerging coronavirus have started, while almost others will begin, but it remains difficult to determine when to release it. Even if the trials go well, there are many obstacles before the vaccine becomes available in the world. And all eyes of the world are installed towards the anticipated vaccine for the virus, which the WHO declared recently a pandemic, so it may protect people from the disease that has claimed the lives of thousands around the world. According to the British newspaper "The Guardian", 35 companies and academic institutions in the world are competing to produce a vaccine that can ward off the threat of the virus, also known as "Covid 19". The newspaper said that 4 of these institutions have started vaccine tests that they have developed, including the American company "Moderna", which started clinical trials in humans. For its part, the French "Sanofi" group announc...

A device that detects infection with the Corona virus in a very short time

A US company has announced that it has invented a "portable" device that has the ability to determine the infection of people with the emerging coronavirus in just 5 minutes. Abbott Laboratories said in a statement issued on Friday that the new device is also able to confirm that there was no infection with "Covid 19" in 13 minutes. The company said that the US Food and Drug Administration gave it permission to start producing these devices, which it will be able to provide to health care workers early next week, according to "AFP." The company said that the US Food and Drug Administration gave it permission to start producing these devices, which it will be able to provide to health care workers early next week, according to "AFP." The tests will be conducted using this portable device, which comes the size of a small toaster, and works on molecular technology, and thanks to its small size, health workers will be able to use it o...

Corona Virus: Why Did Tanzania Not Close Mosques and Churches?

Tanzanian President John Maghovoli said that his country has not yet banned gatherings in churches and mosques because these places have a "successful treatment" for the disease. "The Corona Virus is a demon that cannot live in Christ's place, and it will burn right away. This is the time to build our faith," Maghovoli, a devout Catholic with a doctorate in chemistry, was quoted as saying. Maghovoli made the remarks during a Sunday mass in the capital Dodoma, where he was accompanied by other worshipers. he president said: "This disease will pass completely like other diseases, but we must continue to follow the instructions of experts." Corona Virus Spread Map and numbers of infections and deaths around the world Tanzania has so far recorded 12 cases of coronavirus,including eight Tanzanians. Tanzania, located in the east of the African continent, closed all its schools and universities, and the state suspended all sporting activit...

After the "Corona meeting" .. Barcelona announces the "inevitable decision"

In a significant development that could mark an important new stage regarding the number of many major clubs, the Spanish league giant Barcelona announced that it is taking steps to reduce the salaries of its players and employees to reduce the economic damage, caused by the spread of the Corona virus. Club officials decided, after a video meeting, to reduce the salaries of all professional players in Barcelona, ​​including Lionel Messi, the best player in the world six times, and the coaching staff during the league break. Spain imposed quarantine on March 14, while allowing citizens to leave their homes for only important work. This period is expected to be extended after the first 15-day deadline expires. Spain witnessed the second worst epidemic in Europe, after Italy, and the number of deaths exceeded 44 thousand people, in addition to infect more than 56 thousand. "In light of the approved procedures, it is worth noting that the club is driven by the ne...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been infected with Corona virus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Friday that he has been infected with the Corona virus. This came in a video posted on his account on Twitter at noon Friday. He added that he has isolated himself and will work from home and continues to lead the government's handling of the anti-virus file through video conferencing technology. Johnson said in a video posted on his page on Twitter: "During the past 24 hours, I have had light symptoms and been diagnosed with Coronavirus. I am now isolated, but I will continue to lead the government through" video conferencing "during our fight against this virus." Johnson said in the video that he felt "a constant heat and cough, and an epidemic of the doctor's advice was examined and the result was positive, and therefore I work from home and isolate myself, and this is exactly the right thing to do." It is reported that Johnson's announcement comes about two days after the announ...

Washington begging the world: give us "everything" to fight Corona

The administration of US President Donald Trump has appealed to several countries around the world to give or sell medical supplies, such as hand sanitizers and respirators, to combat the accelerating pandemic of the Corona virus. In a list obtained by CNN, the State Department identified 25 outposts, and asked diplomats to ask their host countries for these supplies. The number of deaths from the virus in the United States rose to 1041 as of Wednesday, with nearly 70,000 infected. The network said that the United States asked countries that appealed to "everything", from manual disinfectants to respirators, to help fight the Corona virus. It is not clear how many countries the United States has appealed to, but this list comes at a time when Trump praises his domestic response to fighting the Corona virus, and its activation of the Defense Production Act. The list includes a range of equipment that American overburdened hospitals are seeking, including medical...

Brazilian President: "Corona epidemic" a simple flu and a hoax

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday accused his political opponents and the press of deliberately "deceiving" citizens about the dangers of the new Corona virus, as Latin American countries prepare for an expected rise in the number of deaths from the epidemic. Although the "Covid-19" epidemic has claimed the lives of more than 16,000 people worldwide, and it appears that it may impose heavy losses on Latin America in the coming weeks, as many countries on the continent close the borders to limit the damage, Jair Polsonaro has resisted Such crackdowns, and "hysteria" rejected the media with the virus, which he described as a "small flu". In a television interview, on Sunday evening, local time, the Brazilian president again reduced the seriousness of the epidemic, attacking governors of major states including Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, which mandated residents to stay in their homes and quarantined. "People will s...

Fearing Corona .. Australian state is considering releasing prisoners

The authorities of New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, have submitted a proposal to Parliament to release prisoners who are at risk of being infected with the most severe virus, and which are less dangerous to society, under the Early Amnesty Law. The state’s prison population is 14,000, and it has not been established how many prisoners will meet the requirements of the legislation proposed by New South Wales Attorney General Mark Speikman. The emergency law includes a set of reforms that the spokesman said will give the public authorities the powers they need to cope with the emergency crisis caused by the Coruna epidemic. "The threat posed by the Corona virus is developing rapidly, and the needs of families, companies, workers and governments are changing on a daily basis," Speakman said in a statement. A week ago, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison asked his citizens not to travel abroad at all, in an unprecedented step ...

The US Congress may break the "rule of the two centuries" because of the dangers of Corona

Dozens of American parliamentarians on Monday supported the idea of ​​amending the internal system of Congress to allow remote voting, in a measure that contradicts the rule followed two centuries ago. The measure aims to enable parliamentarians to continue their legislative work in light of the quarantine restrictions and the risks posed by the outbreak of the Corona virus emerging in the United States. In the House of Representatives, 67 democratic representatives signed a petition demanding that during the national emergency be allowed to suspend the legal rule that has been in effect for nearly 200 years, which requires deputies to personally come to the Chamber of Deputies so that they can participate in any voting process. "Congress must be allowed to vote remotely so that we can quickly and safely pass laws to combat the Corona virus, and provide support to those who need it," said Representative Kathleen Rice, one of the signers of the petition. ...

Trump announces the results of Corona's examination of his wife Melania

US President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that the results of the examination demonstrated that his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, was not infected with the Corona virus. Trump answered a question to reporters at the White House about whether she had tested Melania for detection of the virus, saying: "Yes, she is okay. The result is negative." Trump and his deputy, Mike Pence, had tested the virus and the result was also negative. This follows the announcement by the White House Correspondents Association on Monday that one of its members is suspected of contracting the Corona virus, which raises questions about daily press statements bringing together dozens of journalists and President Donald Trump administration officials in one room. The association did not reveal the name of the reporter, but said it was in contact with the White House doctor and the news organization to which the reporter belonged. "We have been informed that one of ou...