Australia sees three new coronavirus deaths as govt urges app installation

 

 

Pastor Matt Johnson of One1Seven evangelical Anglican church wears personal protective equipment while distributing food to those in need, an approved essential service during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's coronavirus-related death toll rose by three to a total of 68 on Saturday, health data showed, with the government stepping up its calls for people to sign up for a controversial movement-tracking mobile phone app.

 

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Thailand reports 33 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman wears a protective face mask while commuting by boat, at the Chao Phraya river during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reports 33 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nation's total to 2,733 cases, a senior official said on Saturday.

 

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'Absolute legend' British veteran raises $25 million by walking for the health service

By Paul Sandle

 

Retired British Army Captain Tom Moore, 99, raises money for health workers by attempting to walk the length of his garden one hundred times before his 100th birthday this month as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Marston Moretaine, Britain, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A 99-year-old British war veteran who has raised more than 20 million pounds ($25 million) for the health service by walking laps of his garden was praised by Queen Elizabeth's grandson as an "absolute legend".

 

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Covid-19 can be contracted by touching objects

By The Nation

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman wears a protective face mask while commuting by boat, at the Chao Phraya river during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

The Department of Disease Control has warned of the risk of Covid-19 being transmitted through the use of bags.

 

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Rolling Stones added to all-star lineup for Saturday's global coronavirus concert

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during their No Filter U.S. Tour at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, U.S., August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones will join a star-studded global television broadcast on Saturday to honor healthcare workers on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, the band announced on Friday.

 

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Cash to concerts: Eight ways celebrities are helping the vulnerable during coronavirus

By Sonia Elks

 

51st NAACP Image Awards – Photo Room– Pasadena, California, U.S., February 22, 2020 – Rihanna poses backstage with her President's award. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

 

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Famous faces are stepping up to help the world's most vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic, ranging from donating cash to more quirky offers of support.

 

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Montreux Jazz Festival cancelled for first time in its history

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Revellers walks near the Lake shore during the 48th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 14, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - The Montreux Jazz Festival will not be held in July due to the coronavirus pandemic, the first time the Swiss summer festival has not taken place since its launch in 1967, organisers said on Friday.

 

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Netflix streams some educational films on YouTube for free

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A smartphone with the Netflix logo is seen on a keyboard in front of displayed "Streaming service" words in this illustration taken March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File photo

 

(Reuters) - Netflix Inc said on Friday it had made some documentary features and series, including Our Planet and Explained, available on the company's YouTube channel for free at the request of teachers.

 

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