In Ontario 2,448 new infected and 19 more deaths
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[GTranslate]TORONTO – March 28, 2021: Canada yesterday stood at 964,512 positives for Covid-19, an increase of 3,429 more cases than in the previous 24 hours. The number of victims – nationwide – yesterday reached 22,874 total deaths, 22 more than on Saturday. Continue reading→
Italian journalist Alessandra Galloni
first woman in 170 years
to lead the Reuters news agency
[GTranslate]LONDON – For the first time in its 170-year history, the British news agency Reuters will be led by a woman. Italian, to be precise. Alessandra Galloni (in the ‘tweet’ above), 47 years old, born in Rome: she will replace Stephen J. Adler who will retire in the next few days after leading the editorial office for the last ten years. Continue reading→
La giornalista italiana Alessandra Galloni
prima donna in 170 anni a guidare
l’agenzia di stampa Reuters
LONDRA – Per la prima volta nei suoi 170 anni di storia, l’agenzia di stampa britannica Reuters sarà guidata da una donna. Italiana, per la precisione. Si tratta di Alessandra Galloni. 47 anni, nata a Roma: sostituirà Stephen J. Adler che andrà in pensione nei prossimi giorni dopo aver guidato la redazione negli ultimi dieci anni. Continue reading→
Status update of Covid-19 cases around the world
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[GTranslate]Here we provide a daily update of the data available for select countries and jurisdictions as of March 28, 2021, at 4:00pm (EST).
In Mexico, the fatalities attributable to Covid-19 exceed 200,000. Globally, Mexico has the third greatest number of Covid-19 related deaths, behind the US and Brazil. Continue reading→
Daily update of Ontario’s Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
[GTranslate]With the largest vaccination campaign underway, the province has administered more than 3.3 million doses into the arms of Ontarians. On April 13, the Ministry of Health reported 95,692 doses administered, up from 74,722 doses the day prior.
Ontario easing COVID-19 restrictions but new cases remain above 2,000
[GTranslate]TORONTO – The provincial government announces the easing of some restrictions in many regions of Ontario, despite the progressive increase in Covid-19 infections. As had already happened during the last year during the pandemic, at certain stages there is a contradictory approach on the part of the executive in a delicate attempt to maintain a balance between health needs and those of the economy. Continue reading→
Draghi the white knight
TORONTO – Leadership is defined by how individuals spontaneously respond to unanticipated stimuli. Intuitively, we recognize the astuteness, sagacity, “class” and courage inherent in the response. This is especially so when the individual cannot be held to account by a political obligation. Last week, Mario Draghi, former governor of the Bank of Europe, selected by […]
Mario Draghi, former governor of the Bank of Europe and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey
Asian-Canadian, in time of Covid in America
I’m an Asian. Not the typical-looking Asian. I’m more Hispanic-looking, with medium brown eyes and a fair complexion, something I acquired from my Spanish fraternal ancestors. Continue reading→
