Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Merkel is healthy and in constant contact with cabinet: spokesman
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is well, in close contact with her cabinet and holding international talks from home, where she is self-quarantining after coming into contact with a...
Mar 25, 2020
U.S. companies, labs rush to produce blood test for coronavirus immunity
By Chad Terhune, Allison Martell and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) - As the United States works overtime to screen thousands for the novel coronavirus, a new blood test offers the chance to find out who...
Mar 25, 2020
Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator
LONDON (Reuters) - People should avoid using the microwave at the same time as they are making video calls, watching HD videos or doing something important online because the ovens can slow wifi signa...
Mar 25, 2020
Spain registers more than 700 deaths from coronavirus overnight
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain registered 738 fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours in the steepest increase of the death toll since the epidemic hit the country, the health ministry report...
Mar 25, 2020
On the road through a pandemic, some truckers fear for their lives
By Andrew Hay LAS VEGAS, N.M. (Reuters) - At a truck stop here, a driver sprays his shoes with disinfectant to protect himself and his partner from coronavirus, another laughs and sees no threat, whil...
Mar 25, 2020
EU can cover only 10% of demand for medical gear, ventilators with standard supply: document
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union states are able to address only 10% of current demand for personal protective equipment and other medical devices, such as ventilators, against the coronavirus usin...
Mar 25, 2020
Bach opens door to Spring Tokyo Games, says will require sacrifice and compromise
TOKYO (Reuters) - The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will require sacrifices and compromises by all involved, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, before predicting the completion of "a beautiful...
Mar 25, 2020
French 2019 public deficit, debt lower than expected: INSEE
PARIS (Reuters) - France's public deficit and debt were slightly lower last year than the government had expected, the INSEE official stats agency said on Wednesday, offering some relief among all the...
Mar 25, 2020
Singapore less social as virus curbs finally hit
By John Geddie and Joseph Campbell SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Daily life in Singapore has been broadly unhindered while authorities on the wealthy Southeast Asian island waged their widely praised campaign...
Mar 25, 2020
Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus, his household said. Charles, eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, is 71 years old. "The Prince of Wale...
Mar 25, 2020
