Italy coronavirus deaths near 200 after biggest daily jump
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has risen by 49 to 197, the Civil Protection Agency said on Friday, the largest daily increase in fatalities since the contagion was uncovered two weeks ago.
France says it now has 613 confirmed cases of coronavirus
France has 613 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the head of the public health service, Jerome Salomon, said on Friday, which is an increase of 190 compared to a day earlier.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon ‘feels really good’ after emergency surgery: sources
JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive and Chairman Jamie Dimon told senior colleagues he “feels really good” after undergoing emergency heart surgery, and his doctors are “happy” with his recovery so far, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Factbox: How we die: coronavirus in perspective
As the new coronavirus spreads and worldwide deaths linked to it top 3,400, global alarm is growing and has caused everything from consumer runs on face masks to mass school closures.
Iraq puts France and Spain on coronavirus entry ban list
Iraq has banned entry to travelers coming from France and Spain, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday, bringing the total number of countries on its entry ban list to 11 as it tries to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Morgan Stanley shifts London traders to Heathrow site to counter virus: sources
Morgan Stanley is shifting part of its London-based sales and trading staff to a secondary site near Heathrow airport to ensure its trading desks can operate smoothly through the coronavirus outbreak, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Exclusive: StanChart says CEO Winters will stay to execute current strategy
Standard Chartered Chief Executive Bill Winters is expected to stay at the bank until the conclusion of its current strategy, its Chairman Jose Vinals said in an internal memo seen by Reuters on Friday.
U.S. telehealth companies brace for demand spike as coronavirus spread accelerates
The U.S. telehealth industry, including market leader Teladoc Health Inc, is preparing for a surge in demand as public health officials aiming to contain the fast-spreading new coronavirus encourage use of alternatives to clinic visits and patients see…
Another victim of coronavirus: Spain’s religious statue-kissing
A Spanish pre-Easter tradition, where Catholics flock in droves to kiss statues of Jesus and Mary, fell victim to the coronavirus epidemic this week as churches with some of the most sought-after statues told worshippers not to touch or kiss them.
Bank of America splitting trading staff amid coronavirus concerns: source
Bank of America Corp is splitting its trading staff with about 100 employees working out of the Stamford location effective Monday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
