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Coronavirus: UK doubles intensive care beds on Falkland islands

Britain is sending military medics and specialist kit to double the intensive care capacity on the Falkland Islands because of the global coronavirus pandemic, Sky News can reveal.

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Infected woman accused of fleeing lockdown defends herself after protests

Protesters have gathered outside the home of a woman accused of fleeing northern Italy’s lockdown and later testing positive for coronavirus.

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Why coronavirus could mean weather forecasts are less accurate

Weather forecasts could become less accurate as the number of flights across the world continues to decrease due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus pandemic could kill as many as 200,000 in U.S., White House warns – The Washington Post

Coronavirus pandemic could kill as many as 200,000 in U.S., White House warns  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News

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USNS Comfort docks in NY 10 days after Rachel Maddow said it would take ‘weeks’ – Fox News

USNS Comfort docks in NY 10 days after Rachel Maddow said it would take ‘weeks’  Fox News U.S. Navy hospital ship arrives in New York  Reuters Coronavirus live updates: USNS Comfort arrives in New York City; Anthony Fauci defends social distancing; US

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Illinois governor says feds sent wrong type of protective medical masks – CNN

Illinois governor says feds sent wrong type of protective medical masks  CNN Governor says Illinois will take over coronavirus testing after White House’s “profound” failing”  Salon Infant from Illinois Becomes Youngest Person in the U.S. to Die from Coronavirus  PEOPLE Coronavirus in Illinois

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World Bank Says Coronavirus May Push Some Asian Economies Into Recession

The coronavirus outbreak will have a profound impact on emerging Asian economies and may push some countries in the region into a recession, the World Bank warns. In a bleak report released Monday, the Washington-based institution said the pandemic will

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Europe’s trade system with Iran finally makes first deal

Medical goods sent to Tehran using INSTEX, a complicated barter method aimed at allowing commerce with the Islamic Republic without falling afoul of US sanctions

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Uber co-founder Garrett Camp steps back from board director role

Uber co-founder Garrett Camp is relinquishing his role as a board director and switching to board observer — where he says he’ll focus on product strategy for the ride hailing giant. Camp made the announcement in a short Medium post

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