International Actions on Coronavirus on March 18 – A Research Tool

is gathering information of a public policy nature from a wide range of groups on many topic areas on coronavirus. These documents are available to you as research in full text.

Our current newsletters summaries include:

* 1 Coronavirus & Congress

* 2 Coronavirus & U.S. Government

* 3 Coronavirus & Public Policy Groups

* 4 Coronavirus & International

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The International coronavirus newsletter headlines from March 18 include these:

COVID-19: Who is Protecting the People With Disabilities? - UN Rights Expert

Housing, Front Line Defence Against the COVID-19 Outbreak, Says UN Expert

U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime: Influenza Case at Vienna International Centre Now Tested Positive as COVID-19

British PM Johnson: New Government Structures to Coordinate Response to Coronavirus

British Prime Minister Johnson: Latest on EU Negotiations

PM Johnson Call With Chancellor Merkel, President Macron and President Erdogan

PM Johnson Statement on Coronavirus

Spike in Migrant Arrivals as IOM Supports COVID-19 Response in Afghanistan

Association of Directors of Public Health Responds to Announcement of Public Health Grant Allocation 2020-21

Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science: Resources and Energy Exports Expected to Surge to a New Record

Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science: Victoria Gas Decision Welcomed

Bank of Israel: Recommendations by Supervisor of Credit Data Sharing in View of Coronavirus Crisis

Bar Council Calls on Ministry of Justice to Urgently Halt Jury Trials

Brazilian Medical Association: Coronavirus in the Executive Board

British Columbia Assembly of First Nations: Canada Must Implement Clearer, Stronger Measures to Protect First Nations, All Canadians From COVID- 19 Pandemic

British Department for Education: Free Childcare Offers to Continue During Coronavirus Closures

British Department for Education: Routine Ofsted Inspections Suspended in Response to Coronavirus

British Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government: Robert Jenrick Reaffirms Support for Councils in Their Coronavirus Response

BusinessNZ: Business Support Package Welcomed

Cambridge Research Team Working Towards Vaccine Against COVID-19

Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Half of Small Firms Report a Drop in Sales Due to COVID-19

Chancellor Announces Additional Support to Protect Businesses

Citizens Advice Calls for Emergency Measures to Protect People Being Pushed Into Poverty by Covid-19

City of London Corporation Leaders Urge Spirit of Community, Resilience, Support in Face of Coronavirus

City of Toronto Shelters Strengthen Response to Coronavirus

College of Paramedics National Conference 2020 Postponement

Communique From the International Olympic Committee Regarding the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Coronavirus: Urgent Response to Support Citizens, Regions and Countries

COVID-19 Public Statement Wolters Kluwer

COVID-19: European Commission Launches European Team of Scientific Experts to Strengthen EU Coordination, Medical Response

European Commission Executive VP Vestager Issues Statement on Proposal for State Aid Temporary Framework in Context of Coronavirus Outbreak

European Commission President Von Der Leyen Issues Statement at News Conference With European Council President Michel on Coronavirus

European Investment Bank Group Will Rapidly Mobilise Up to EUR 40 Billion to Fight Crisis Caused by Covid-19

Government Announces Additional Financial Support for Businesses - Royal Institute of British Architects Responds

Government of Canada to Provide Financial Assistance to Canadians Abroad

Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Ceremony And Gala Postponed Until Spring 2021

Her Majesty's Treasury: New Government Structures to Coordinate Response to Coronavirus

Hong Kong Trade Development Council: Exporter Confidence Hits Record Low Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Institute of Business Ethics Update RE: COVID-19

International Press Institute: Emergency COVID-19 Measures Must Not Be Used to Roll Back Media Freedom

Kyoto University's Policy on the Novel Coronavirus

Latest Institute of Cancer Research Update Concerning Coronavirus

London Mayor Khan: Trafalgar Square Events Cancelled Until Further Notice

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: Public Health Rapid Support Team Deployed to Help International Coronavirus Effort

Medicines Australia Welcomes Government's COVID-19 Package

Norwegian Refugee Council: Coronavirus Will Decimate Refugee Communities If We Don't Act Now

On Anniversary of Syrian Conflict IOM Stands in Solidarity With First Responders, Host Communities, Displaced Populations

Pacific People Often Marginalised in Discussions on Nuclear Testing

Parks Canada Temporarily Suspends All Visitor Services Across Country Until Further Notice

Royal Bank of Canada: Canada 6 Biggest Banks Take Decisive Action to Help Customers Impacted by Coronavirus

Royal College of Obstetricians: Professional Bodies' Response to Government Coronavirus Advice for Pregnant Women to Reduce Social Contact

Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health: COVID-19 - Update on Examinations

Royal College of Paediatrics: Professional Bodies' Response to Government Advice for Pregnant Women to Reduce Social Contact

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh: Covid-19 Update

Ryerson Polytechnic University Experts Share Important Knowledge as COVID-19 Crisis Unfolds

Sassoli: Von Der Leyen is Right - Governments Must Not Act Unilaterally. We Need Stronger EU Coordination

Scottish & Southern Energy: Coronavirus

Small Firms Applaud Pound Sterling330 Billion Loan Pledge as Chancellor Promises to Do Everything Necessary to Help Businesses

Stroke Association: A Note From Our Chief Executive - Coronavirus

Tel Aviv University Researcher Launches Urgent Push to Beat Corona

Tel Aviv University: What's More Important? Privacy Vs. Public Health

The Central Bank's Operations Remain Fully Accessible During the COVID - 19 Pandemic

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to Inspect Facilities for OAS Special Assembly

UK Finance Responds to FCA Information for Firms on Coronavirus Response

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs: Canada Must Implement Clearer, Stronger Measures to Protect First Nations, All Canadians From COVID-19 Pandemic

Unite Calls Off Final Day of St Mungo's Picket Lines in Response to Coronavirus Crisis

Unite: Call for Task Force to Help Workers Laid Off in Pubs and Restaurants

Unite: Coronavirus - Workers Must Have a Seat at Table at Aviation Summit

University of Bayreuth: Expert Opinions on the Economic Consequences of the Coronavirus Pandemic

University of Macau Professor Elected to European Academy of Sciences and Arts

University of Melbourne: COVID-19 - The Immune System Can Fight Back

University of Toronto Child Psychiatrists Share Tips With Globe & Mail on Talking to Children About Coronavirus

University of Toronto: 'Window for Action Is Right Now' - Epidemiologist on Effectiveness of Social Distancing

WAN-IFRA Is Launching Series of Webinars to Help Accelerate, Support, Coordinate Global Efforts of News Publishers in Fight Against Coronavirus.

British Chambers of Commerce Responds to Coronavirus Business Support Measures

Cambridge Research Team Working Towards Vaccine Against COVID-19

Cass Business School: Novel Coronavirus - Cass Ceases Face-to-Face Teaching With Immediate Effect

Oxfam International: Four Years Into EU-Turkey Deal, Suffering Has Reached Unimaginable Levels

The Weizmann Institute of Science is Exploring Ways to Assist With Coronavirus Testing

University of Glasgow Statement on Outlander and Edwin Morgan 100 Conferences

University of Glasgow: Coronavirus Update for Staff on Flexible and Home Working

University of Otago Asks for Students' Help and Restraint During Celebrations

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