In this article, we highlight some of the coronavirus-related news from the weekend of March 21–22, 2020. To date, more than 340,000 people worldwide have contracted SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19.

Of these, more than 14,000 have died and almost 100,000 have now recovered. In this short feature, we provide a snapshot of the global situation, with brief updates from selected countries. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.

The U.S. has now reported 35,000 cases of COVID-19 and 471 associated deaths. New York City alone accounts for around 5% of all cases globally.

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Michelle Keegan teases husband Mark Wright over his 'radio voice' that he 'puts on' as pair isolate together

Michelle Keegan teased her husband Mark Wright over his "radio voice" that he "puts on" when she dropped into his new weeknight Heart evening show on Tuesday. Mark asked his wife Michelle to point out the most annoying thing he has been doing as he works from home during the coronavirus pandemic, while live on air.The Our Girl actress, 32, said that he uses a different voice than normal when he’s working and doing his radio show, with Mark joking that she was “killing him off” with the revelation.

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Kim Kardashian SKIMS to donate $1M to mums and kids affected by Covid-19

There is no doubt that Kim Kardashian is queen of the body-con.The bootylicious babe is rarely seen on or off the red carpet in anything but a clingy number, so it came as no surprise that Kim launched a lingerie foundation line that was all about sculpting and shaping.The collection focuses on the basics to literally skim and smooth your curves for under those all important looks.

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Quebecers urged to buy local as coronavirus crisis takes toll on economy

In Quebec, companies and organizations are collaborating to bolster local businesses in the province during the novel coronavirus crisis.

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Daytona Beach issues curfew to slow spread of coronavirus

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona Beach on Tuesday issued a curfew in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Selena Gomez Announces Donation to Cedars-Sinai Hospital for COVID-19 Relief

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds weren't the only friends of Taylor Swift who announced hospital coronavirus relief donations last night. Selena Gomez also announced on Twitter that she gave to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai.

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U.S. businesses cut 27,000 jobs in March, before virus hit

WASHINGTON – U.S. companies shed 27,000 jobs in March, according to a private survey, a figure that mostly reflected the economy as it stood before the full impact of the viral outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Cruise ship carrying 247 Canadians to dock in Florida Thursday

A ship carrying passengers sick with COVID-19 is expected to arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday.

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Consider advance payment to MGNREGA workers: Sonia Gandhi to PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to consider giving advance wages to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers hit by the nationwide lockdown.

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Hyundai Motor India March sales decline 41% YoY

MUMBAI: India’s second largest carmaker Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has reported domestic sales of 26,300 units and exports of 5,979 units in March. Affected by the nationwide lockdown as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, Hyundai’s March domestic and export volumes have declined 41% and 64% year-on-year (YoY), respectively.

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‘Tiger King’s Joe Exotic Quarantined As Precaution After Being Transferred To New Federal Prison

Joe Exotic is currently in quarantine while behind bars.

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Coronavirus: UK lockdown 'is slowing spread of COVID-19', promising study finds

Lockdown and social distancing measures introduced by the British government to slow the spread of COVID-19 may already be working, according to preliminary research findings, and could soon see Britain's epidemic of infections declining.

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101-Year-Old Man Beats Coronavirus and He Survived the Influenza Pandemic, Too

A 101-year-old man who survived World War II and the Spanish Flu pandemic that swept the world has beaten the coronavirus.

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Why is Mumbai seeing less exodus of its migrant workforce?

MUMBAI: The maximum city has provided a counter-point to the tragic image of thousands of migrant workers trudging from cities to their villages and towns as the covid-19 forced lockdowns play havoc with jobs, incomes, and livelihoods.

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Big law firms buck the trend on payout bonuses, appraisal cycle

MUMBAI: While India Inc and top four audit firms are grappling with issues of appraisals cycles and paying out bonuses, it is the law firms which have emerged outliers. All top law firms, including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), Khaitan and Co, Luthra and Luthra Partners, and Juris Corp all are proactively giving out bonuses to their associates and partners.

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Despite liquidity in banking system, it's still survival of the fittest

MUMBAI : Reserve bank of India may have infused ₹3.75 lakh crore liquidity into the system, however bankers say there will still be flight to quality as they prefer highly rated borrowers, leaving the rest on their own.

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The corona lexicon: Super spreader to viral load and social distancing

NEW DELHI: From the way we work to how we learn--the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has brought changes to our lives like never before. And even the we way speak has been touched. Mint puts together a glossary of terms that are now a part of our everyday discourse.

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Journal Media to implement pay cuts due to Covid-19 crisis

Journal Media, which runs online news sites including Journal.ie, is to implement pay cuts across the company of between 5% and 20% as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Model study suggests NI could reach 3,000 deaths in worst case scenario

Northern Ireland could see 3,000 deaths in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, expert modelling has indicated.

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Stock futures fall on continuing worries about economic fallout

NEW YORK - U.S. equity futures are starting the quarter as they ended the last one, with declines.

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Rent strike idea gains traction during COVID-19 crisis

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Oti Mabuse reveals the plus side to self-isolating with husband Marius Iepure

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has teamed up with her husband Marius Iepure to host a series of virtual dance classes (for both children and adults) amid coronavirus, and apparently working on the project in quarantine together has had major benefits for their relationship.

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Coronavirus: 47 TTC buses added to busy morning routes to urge physical distancing

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says it is adding dozens of buses to routes across the city identified as being busy and overcrowded to encourage physical distancing and slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Rising Stars: Cardiff’s Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard give rock 'n' roll a glorious shot in the arm

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard’s apt description of what they bring to their live shows that tells us all we need to know about the exciting Wales four-piece.

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Ad agency FCB launches live events platform XP&D Be.Live

NEW DELHI : Advertising agency FCB India on Wednesday announced the launch of live events platform called XP&D Be.Live giving brands a chance to host events and product launches virtually during the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of covid-19.

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VVIP Chopper case: SC asks Christian Michel to move Delhi HC for interim bail

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday asked the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland case Christian Michel to approach the Delhi High Court (HC) to seek interim bail. Michel had appealed for bail to the apex court citing exposure to the coronavirus infection (covid-19) in prison.

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COVID-19: 5 trains, thousands of passengers under scanner for Nizamuddin event

New Delhi: Railways is scrambling to provide information regarding thousands of passengers who travelled on five trains with people who participated in the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi, many of whom have tested positive for coronavirus.

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WWE WrestleMania 36: From jaw dropping rumours to full match card; Here’s everything you need to know

The upcoming WrestleMania 36 event is going to be something that the WWE fans have never experienced before. After a lot of speculations and uncertainty about the show, amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, the event is finally just around the corner and the fans could not be more excited. As COVID-19 continues to take the world by storm, many live shows, movies and series production and various other public events have been cancelled to encourage social distancing in an attempt to control the spread of the deadly virus. However, WWE stuck to its schedule.

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Covid-19 crisis may lead to emergence of new FMCG products: GCPL MD

As economic activity stagnates due to the government’s lockdown in the wake of covid-19 crisis, 100-year-old conglomerate Godrej Group is talking to the government on how to work through production and supply chain constraints for its FMCG arm Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. GCPL is awaiting the government’s approval to resume factory operations, albeit with 50% of its manufacturing and distribution workforce to ensure availability of essential goods and minimize the impact of the lockdown, both for the consumer and the company.

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Neurimmune and Ethris to develop mRNA antibody for Covid-19

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WWE: Here's what Becky Lynch has to say about her wedding with Seth Rollins getting postponed due to COVID 19

It was in August 2019, when Seth Rollins popped the question to his ladylove, Becky Lynch, and she said Yes! After just a couple of months of dating, you could sense just how serious the two WWE powerhouses were about their relationship and the engagement came as no surprise! Given their hectic schedules, especially with Wrestlemania 36 on the pipeline, a set date was not confirmed by the couple. However, a wedding in early 2020 seems highly unlikely, given the current world situation with the coronavirus pandemic taking over the entire globe.

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Coronavirus: Saudi official urges Muslims to delay plans for hajj over COVID-19

A senior Saudi official urged more than 1 million Muslims intending to perform the hajj to delay making plans this year — comments suggesting the pilgrimage could be cancelled due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

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Police officer denied childcare provision at West Dunbartonshire education hub

A dedicated police officer has spoke of her frustration after being told her son couldn’t get a space at an education hub for children of key workers.

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Scots Amazon depot hit by Coronavirus after employee tests positive

A Scots worker at the giant Amazon depot in Dunfermline has tested positive for Coronavirus.

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Can you still get a taxi during coronavirus lockdown? Precautions explained

With the UK under a coronavirus lockdown, all but essential travel should be avoided.

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Coronavirus: Global shares skid as COVID-19 cases rise

Global shares skidded Wednesday as reports of rising numbers of coronavirus cases deepened the gloom over the likely impact on the world economy.

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European nations rush to build hospitals as coronavirus crisis deepens

Facing intense surges in the need for hospital ICU beds, European nations are on a building and hiring spree, throwing together makeshift hospitals and shipping coronavirus patients out of overwhelmed cities via high-speed trains and military jets. The key question is whether they will be able to find enough healthy medical staff to make it all work.

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Queen’s Plate, Canadian Open near decisions for 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO – While Toronto’s ban on city-led events through June 30 does not prohibit professional sporting contests during the COVID-19 pandemic, two major annual events say they are close to making announcements on their status for this year.

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Covid-19: SC seeks govt's response on graded protective gears for doctors

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking directions to make available World Health Organisation-approved protective gears for doctors treating covid-19 patients.

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FMCG firms facing production issues: Arvind Mediratta, Metro Cash & Carry India

Local arm of German retailer METRO Cash & Carry that runs 27 wholesale stores in the country selling staples, fresh produce and other packaged and household goods to small retailers, shopkeepers, businesses and restaurants, said the current three-week lockdown has disrupted movement of essential goods. Arvind Mediratta, managing director and chief executive officer of the company, who is also the chair of FICCI's committee on retail and internal trade and co-chair of food processing committee at CII, spoke with Mint about the covid-19 impact and what consumers are buying. Edited excerpts from an interview:

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University of Salford donates machine to help government run thousands more COVID-19 tests

The University of Salford are supporting the fight against Coronavirus by donating a specialist machine that will help the government run tens of thousands more COVID-19 tests.

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Love Island's Anna Vakili returns to work as a pharmacist to fight coronavirus

Love Island's Anna Vakili has returned to her job as a pharmacist to fight coronavirus.

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Michelle Keegan playfully teases Mark Wright as she appears on his Heart radio show

Michelle Keegan was unable to resist teasing her husband Mark Wright when she joined him on the airwaves on Tuesday evening.

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864 deaths in a day in Spain as Covid-19 cases pass 100,000

The coronavirus death toll in Spain surged over 9,000 on Wednesday after a record 864 deaths in 24 hours, with the number of confirmed cases passing the 100,000 mark, the government said.

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Covid-19: Special Needs Assistants to be redeployed to other public service duties

Special Needs Assistants in schools are to be reassigned temporarily to other duties in essential public services as part of the state's response to Covid-19.

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How millennials are surviving self-isolation

In lockdown from Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, millennials tell Lounge about their coping mechanisms and worries for the future

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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

COVID-19: Global weekend update (March 21–22)

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