The humanitarian organization Oxfam said Thursday that the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 83,000 people and wreaked havoc on the global economy, could push a half a billion people into poverty.

Read more on globalnews.ca

All news from globalnews.ca

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

How Victoria Beckham Celebrated Her ''Stranger Than Usual'' Birthday

A birthday Victoria Beckham will never forget. The fashion designer and former Spice Girls member celebrated her 46th birthday unlike any other.

David Beckham Harper Beckham Cruz Beckham Romeo Beckham Victoria, county Beckham city Victoria, county Beckham county Beckham city Brooklyn, county Beckham pandemic stars Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Volunteers across Montreal are in mask-making overdrive

Volunteers from all over the island of Montreal have been working overtime to respond to the suggestion of health officials that people should wear a mask when out in public.

community DIY Neighbours Coronavirus

Seven-man-a-day hooker says she's 'an essential service like doctors or nurses'

A women who describes herself as “an escort and porn star” says that having sex with up to seven men a day in the back of her camper van is an “essential service.”

doctor Family In the News stars

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah shows generous side with huge donation to hometown

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has made an incredible gesture to his hometown during the coronavirus pandemic.

Egypt Liverpool FC Mohamed Salah Coronavirus

Captain Tom Moore 'in running' for Sports Personality of the Year prize

Coronavirus hero Captain Tom Moore is in the running to be named Britain’s Sports Personality of the Year.

Tom Moore Britain county Moore NHS Tyson Fury Coronavirus

Lady Gaga breaks down with gratitude for coronavirus frontline workers during One World concert

Lady Gaga got emotional as she thanked frontline staff working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lady Gaga Coronavirus

Bobcaygeon nursing home celebrates first resident going outside since coronavirus outbreak

Lorraine Button, a 91-year-old resident at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, Ont., goes for walk outside on Friday afternoon, the first time since an outbreak of COVID-19 was declared at the facility on March 20.

Mary Carr covid-19 outbreak testing Coronavirus

Too early to worry if COVID-19 will delay 2020 Tokyo Olympics again, expert says

It is premature to think the novel coronavirus outbreak will further delay the Tokyo Olympics, which have already been postponed a year, Brian McCloskey, an expert on global health security and outbreak prevention told Reuters.

city Tokyo covid-19 Tokyo Olympics Coronavirus

Apollonia says Sheila E. is “desperate to be relevant” following release of Prince tribute song

“Prince refused to acknowledge you for five years before his death because of your lies"

Mexico death 2020 Pop stars

Victoria Beckham: David Beckham's wife shares emotional admission 'Miss you so much'

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, 46, who is married to David Beckham, 44, shared an emotional tribute to thank her husband and children for helping her celebrate her "stranger" birthday in style during the coronavirus lockdown.

David Beckham Victoria Beckham Usa Victoria, county Beckham city Victoria, county Beckham county Beckham Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Florida schools to remain closed through rest of academic year, governor says

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida students won’t return to school for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Ron Desantis state Florida covid-19 death pandemic Coronavirus

Researchers discover new coronavirus symptoms: feet lesions

( General Council of Official Colleges of Podiatrists )

Spain virus covid-19 symptoms Coronavirus

Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A second straight victory in virtual racing for Simon Pagenaud and Team Penske, and tempers were hot at the end of this one.

Simon Pagenaud Scott Maclaughlin Japan Australia state North Carolina Charlotte, state North Carolina city Indianapolis pandemic Coronavirus

Lady Gaga Shares Tearful Message About 'One World: Together at Home' Concert

One World: Together at Home is happening Saturday (April 18), and Lady Gaga is full of emotion.

covid-19 stars

Kourtney Kardashian - Khloe Kardashian - Kendall Jenner - Kourtney Kardashian's Friends and Family Celebrated Her 41st Birthday With a Car Parade - eonline.com

Kourtney Kardashian's Friends and Family Celebrated Her 41st Birthday With a Car Parade

Today is all about Kourtney Kardashian! The Keeping Up With the Kardashian's star might not be celebrating her 41st birthday with a lavish party or a family trip but she's being showered with love nonetheless. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Kourtney's family and friends are showing out to make her birthday a special one. Her sisters Kendall Jenner and Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram to share the car parade her family and friends had planned for Kourtney. "A quarantine birthday," wrote Kendall on Instagram, alongside a series of videos of about a dozen cars lined up outside of Kourtney's house honking and wishing her a happy birthday.

Kourtney Kardashian Khloe Kardashian Kendall Jenner pandemic quarantine stars Coronavirus

Will Mellor says it’s been ‘the worst week of my life’ after death of father

Will Mellor says he has had “the worst week of my life” after the death of his father.

Will Mellor death

Two men hopped fence at shuttered Six Flags safari park, police say

JACKSON, N.J. - Jackson Township police are searching for two men who allegedly hopped a fence at the shuttered Six Flags safari park and spent half an hour inside the facility.

Last Thursday state New Jersey city Jackson Jackson, state New Jersey covid-19 information Coronavirus

Bill Cosby cannot be granted early prison release due to COVID-19

Bill Cosby, 81, is serving three to 10 years behind bars for sexually assaulting Andrea Constand.

Andrea Constand Bill Cosby state Pennsylvania covid-19 Department Coronavirus

Coronavirus: No increase in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Interior Health region

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Interior Health region remained stable at 150 for a second-consecutive day, health officials announced on Saturday.

Bonnie Henry region Health covid-19 bc coronavirus Coronavirus

Gogglebox star Jonathan Tapper left fighting for life after catching coronavirus

Gogglebox star Jonathan Tapper has been fighting for his life after catching coronavirus.

Jonathan Tapper NHS Family Gogglebox Coronavirus

Montreal health-care workers seek changes to testing protocols after repeat positive tests

Two Montreal health-care workers who have tested positive repeatedly for the novel coronavirus for more than a month are asking the government to change their testing protocols.

Melanie Fournier covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Saskatchewan reports 6 new cases, sets guidelines for drive-in, remote worship services

Saskatchewan reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon, three of which are confirmed cases with the other three being presumptive cases.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus canada Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 18

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:

county Ontario covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

NOTEBOOK: The country’s EI hotspots — pre-COVID-19 crisis — were mostly in Atlantic Canada

When the federal government first announced the eligibility rules for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), it limited the $2,000-a-month benefit only to all those who had applied for employment insurance on or after March 15.

Nova Scotia Canada county Atlantic county Prince Edward covid-19 economy Unemployment Coronavirus

Coronavirus deaths in France exceed 19,000 — 4th highest after U.S., Italy, Spain

France registered 642 more deaths from coronavirus infections on Saturday, although fatalities increased at a slower pace for the third day running and a downward trend in the number of people in hospital continued.

Usa Italy Spain France covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Quebec ambulance paramedic risking his to save others amid coronavirus pandemic

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Barry Christensen doesn’t take any chances when he responds to a 911 call or is required to transfer patients between hospitals and nursing homes.

city Santé county Centre county Lasalle covid-19 personal protective equipment first responders Coronavirus

Passengers on world cruise expected to disembark after spending weeks without docking

ROME — Passengers on a luxury liner’s around-the-world cruise, begun before the globe was gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, are finally approaching the end of their odyssey after 15 weeks at sea.

Italy Spain city Rome city Venice covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Maren Morris Performs For First Time Since Becoming A Mom On ‘One World: Together At Home’

Less than a month after welcoming her son, Hayes, into the world, Maren Morris was back to performing and all for a good cause.

Maren Morris covid-19 SOLIDARITY

Dr. Phil & Dr. Oz Apologize For Controversial Coronavirus Comments

Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are walking back on their controversial comments about the coronavirus!

Laura Ingraham Phil Macgraw county Prince William covid-19 death doctor Coronavirus

Nick Cordero's Wife Reveals His Leg Will Be Amputated Amid Coronavirus Battle

Nick Cordero's wife just delivered some difficult news about her husband's health, as he battles the coronavirus.

Amanda Kloots covid-19 Coronavirus

BGT viewers sob watching coronavirus survivor nurse's song about children's ward

Britain's Got Talent star Beth Porch stole viewers' hearts on Saturday when she performed her self-penned song about working in a children's hospital.

Britain hospital testing patient Coronavirus

Denise Welch celebrates eight years sober and says giving up booze 'changed her life'

Denise Welch has announced she is eight years sober today.

Denise Welch county Barnes

Meghan Markle to give first TV interview since royal exit next week

Meghan Markle will give her first interview since stepping down as a royal next week.

Meghan Markle prince Harry Disney Plus Britain Los Angeles crisis mask Coronavirus

War hero, 99, who was on Winston Churchill's secret unit dies of coronavirus

A 99-year-old war hero who was on a secret unit formed by Sir Winston Churchill has died of coronavirus.

Winston Churchill Britain county Suffolk covid-19 death stars Coronavirus

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hike in LA during coronavirus lockdown

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been pictured out hiking in searing heat in a rare public outing in Los Angeles during the city's lockdown.

Harry Princeharry Meghan Markle Doria Ragland Los Angeles state California Canada county Island city Vancouver, county Island outbreak pandemic Hollywood Coronavirus

Lewis Capaldi - Paige Turley - Ryan Seacrest - Lewis Capaldi branded 'revolting' and 'disgusting' by ex Paige Turley before she dumped him - dailyrecord.co.uk - Usa - Scotland

Lewis Capaldi branded 'revolting' and 'disgusting' by ex Paige Turley before she dumped him

Lewis Capaldi claims ex Paige Turley branded him 'revolting' and 'a disgusting human being' before calling time on their relationship.

Lewis Capaldi Paige Turley Ryan Seacrest Usa Scotland stars shock Coronavirus

Romelu Lukaku makes Celtic and Rangers pick as he shows support for cousin Boli Bolingoli

Whenever a famous footballer - or any celebrity - hosts a question and answer session on Twitter then you can guarantee they'll get asked the important questions.

Romelu Lukaku Boli Bolingoli Scotland city Manchester Belgium city Vienna stars Coronavirus Rangers

One World: Together At Home Concert Deserve a Round of Applause

One World: Together At Home brought together the world's biggest entertainers, but the real stars were the people that have been fighting on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic, In addition to raising over $35 million for global relief efforts, the historic musical event highlighted the extraordinary ways that these brave men and women have been stepping up to ensure that those affected by COVID-19 have the resources they need to survive. As One World: Together At Home showcased, the most profound acts of kindness are coming from hometown heroes who are looking out for their community by performing simple acts like delivering meals to healthcare workers and finding inventive ways to donate resources.

covid-19 pandemic stars Coronavirus

Nick Cordero's Wife Says His Leg Will Need to Be Amputated as He Battles COVID-19

Nick Cordero's wife is giving people an update on the Broadway star. On Saturday morning, Amanda Kloots took to Instagram Stories to share the heartbreaking news that her husband needs to get his right leg amputated.

Amanda Kloots covid-19 stars

Matthew Macconaughey - Niall Horan - Oprah Winfrey - Heidi Klum - Billie Eilish - Taylor Swift - Paul Maccartney - Tim Gunn - Jack Black - Stevie Wonder - Jason Segel - Kesha, Andra Day kick off all-star event fighting COVID-19 - clickorlando.com - New York

Kesha, Andra Day kick off all-star event fighting COVID-19

NEW YORK – R&B singer Andra Day performed her inspirational anthem “Rise Up,” former One Direction member Niall Horan thanked health care workers and teachers, and pop star Kesha played piano while singing positive lyrics to kick off an all-star event aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Matthew Macconaughey Niall Horan Oprah Winfrey Heidi Klum Billie Eilish Taylor Swift Paul Maccartney Tim Gunn Jack Black Stevie Wonder Jason Segel New York pandemic stars Coronavirus

Niall Horan, Kesha & Andra Day Kick Off 'One World: Together at Home' Live Stream: Watch Here

R&B singer Andra Day performed her inspirational anthem “Rise Up,” former One Direction member Niall Horan thanked health care workers and teachers, and pop star Kesha played piano while singing positive lyrics to kick off an all-star event aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Matthew Macconaughey Niall Horan Oprah Winfrey Heidi Klum Billie Eilish Taylor Swift Paul Maccartney Tim Gunn Jack Black Stevie Wonder Jason Segel pandemic stars Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Métis Nation-Saskatchewan declares a state of emergency

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has declared a state of emergency for the 75,000 Métis citizens in the province amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus canada Coronavirus

Maruti Suzuki prescribes SOP for workplace for resuming operations post-lockdown

NEW DELHI : Maruti Suzuki has chalked out an action plan for resuming operations post COVID-19 with detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) on maintaining social distancing, hygiene and employee safety.

Maruti Suzuki city New Delhi covid-19 guidelines disinfect sanitizer

NSHA issues potential COVID-19 exposure warning for Sobeys in Spryfield

The Nova Scotia Health Authority has issued an advisory of potential coronavirus exposure in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

municipality Regional, county Halifax county Halifax covid-19 Halifax Regional Municipality COVID-19 Nova Scotia Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Returning to normal without a vaccine puts ‘lives at risk,’ Doug Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says returning to normal without a vaccine for the novel coronavirus “means putting lives as risk.”

Doug Ford covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Montreal Children’s Hospital helps treat adults with coronavirus

Two adult patients with COVID-19 were treated in a Montreal pediatric intensive care unit this week — a sign of how hospitals are stretching to accommodate the pandemic.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Time to Buy B.C. strategy asking consumers to research products, see if they’re truly local

When it comes to shopping, don’t be oblivious when buying — see if it’s locally made.

Britain city Columbia, Britain business Alcohol Wine Beer products

New COVID-19 cases in northern Saskatchewan sparks travel, health advisory

Health officials are advising the public against all non-essential travel between north-west Saskatchewan and northern Alberta effective immediately.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus canada Coronavirus

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Coronavirus outbreak: Oxfam says COVID-19 pandemic could push half a billion people into poverty

Related News