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US economy shrinks by 4.8% as businesses shut down
It was the sharpest fall since the economy shrank at an 8.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Mike Pence tours medical clinic without a face mask
The vice-president’s move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to not wear a mask.
Bill Gates says ‘worst nightmare has come true’ with pandemic
The Microsoft co-founder has pledged to help produce billions of doses of vaccines to tackle Covid-19.
Africa could become Covid-19 epicentre after 43% rise in cases
John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, warned that testing capacity is ‘very limited’.
New Zealand & Jacinda Ardern win praise for Coronavirus handling
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is aiming to eliminate the coronavirus from the country altogether.
Trump announced he will suspend all immigration to US
"Yet another attempt to deflect attention from the total chaos created by his administration."
Ireland to quadruple WHO contribution after Trump halts funding
WHO chief thanks Ireland for increasing funding to aid global Covid-19 response
Hundreds protest over Michigan governor’s social distancing order
Gov Whitmer said she was ‘really disappointed’ to see protesters close together without masks.
Jacinda Ardern takes pay cut in solidarity with those hit by Coronavirus
"It is about showing solidarity in New Zealand’s time of need.”