Global Coronavirus forecast: WHO warns coronavirus to 'be with us for long time':

 The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said there were "worrying upward trends" in early epidemics in parts of Africa and central and South America, warning that the "virus will be with us for a long time".

 More than 2.5 million people around the world have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. At least 178,000 have died, with the US accounting for about a quarter of all deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

The United Nations is warning global hunger could double as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, putting 265 million people at risk. 

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Turkey′s Erdogan clamps down further on media amid corononavirus crises

The Turkish president seems to be using the coronavirus crisis as a pretext to get rid of the few critical media outlets left in his country. Opposition politicians and journalists fear a new spate of censorship.

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https://www.dw.com/en/turkeys-erdogan-clamps-down-further-on-media-amid-coronavirus-crisis/a-53192898

USA Immigration: Trump to sign order to suspend immigration into U.S. - Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-usa-immigration/trump-to-sign-order-to-suspend-immigration-into-u-s-idUKKBN223087

Coronavirus: 'Possible to be infected with Covid-19 more than once'

The leader of a team working on a coronavirus vaccine says scientists believe its possible to become infected with Covid-19 more than once.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-52344676/coronavirus-possible-to-be-infected-with-covid-19-more-than-once

Star-studded One World: Together At Home concert kicks off. Here is how to watch it

Airing tonight, One World: Together At Home will be a music-marathon bringing together some of the world's most famous artists and tv personalities in the fight against coronavirus. Here is when and where to watch it.
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https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/18/concert-of-the-decade-how-and-when-to-watch-one-world-together-at-home-for-coronavirus-aid

The Netherlands: 3% of Netherlands population may have coronavirus antibodies, study says

A study of Dutch blood donors has found that around 3% have developedantibodies against the new coronavirus, health authorities said Thursday, an indication of what percentage of the Dutch population may have already had the disease.

The head of the National Institute for Health (RIVM), Jaap van Dissel, disclosed the results during a debate with parliament.

"This study shows that about 3% of Dutch people have developed antibodies against the coronavius," Van Dissel said. "You can calculate rom that, it's several hundred thousand people" in a country of 17 million.

There are 28,158 confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands, but only the very ill and health care workers are currently being tested.

The blood donation service Sanquin announced it would begin testing on 10,000 samples weekly on March 19, but later said it would only disclose results to the RIVM.

Read more: 3% of Netherlands population may have coronavirus antibodies, study says | Daily Sabah

The Netherlands: See the Tulips Bloom in the Netherlands' Keukenhof Gardens Online

Keukenhof Gardens, the world's largest bulb-flower garden, is bringing its beautiful, springtime experience online for the whole world to enjoy. Here's how to view view the tulips from home.

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https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/netherlands-keukenhof-tulip-bloom-virtual