skynewsus--2020-03-10--Coronavirus crash: Stocks recover ground as Trump pledges 'relief'

Stock markets , including the FTSE 100 , are staging a tentative recovery following their worst day since the 2008 financial crisis .
Monday saw a crash in values globally , blamed on a surge in COVID-19 cases and Saudi threats of an oil price war which combined to send investors running for the hills .
It culminated in the fifth-biggest one day fall in the FTSE 's history while trading in US shares was suspended after declines triggered so-called circuit breakers , designed to help limit intense volatility .
Donald Trump , who has hailed record stock market values @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his presidency ahead of November 's election , later announced he would be taking `` major '' steps to guard the US economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak .
He told the American people that a cut in payroll tax was among measures being considered to support workers and businesses .
Market analysts credited expectations of help on costs in the world 's largest economy for boosting sentiment on stock markets on Tuesday .
Japan 's Nikkei put on 0.8 % as its prime minister promised to work with the central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seng in Hong Kong was 1.5 % higher .
The FTSE in London rose by just over 1.2 % at the open but later surged 4 % higher - partly aided by a recovery in Brent crude oil , which was trading at $ 37 a barrel at one stage following Monday 's price collapse .
Gains in oil costs faded when Saudi Arabia confirmed plans to raise production by 2.6 million barrels per day in April following Russia 's refusal to help stabilise prices through output cuts .
Energy , travel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relief in London , with TUI , easyJet and Shell leading the way .
The MIB in Italy - a country under lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 - was open for business and trading 3.4 % up after a fall of 11 % on Monday .
US futures pointed to rises of more than 4 % on Wall Street .
The gains reflect hopes that the fiscal response - the Trump administration 's promises of support - will have a real effect in the months to come as the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve a week ago , as it failed to ease the potential for a crisis of supply ahead amid warnings of a possible global recession .
In the UK , the Bank of England has been working in coordination with the Treasury on how businesses can be supported ahead of possible supply chain disruption .
Among companies reporting their progress to the City on Tuesday , the furniture retailer DFS said it had just started to see an impact on customer numbers .
It refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months to June as the outbreak evolves but said it would expect weaker sales volumes in the short term to catch up later in the year .
Safestay , the hostel operator , warned of a `` material reduction '' in new bookings and cancellations .
The budget on Wednesday is expected to be used to announce support for UK firms - as chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges to give the NHS what it needs to deliver the best possible care .
Market analysts said volatility was likely to be high in Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government help sent an early message that help was around the corner .
Commenting on the market moves , Ipek Ozkardeskaya , senior analyst at Swissquote Bank , said : `` US equity futures rallied as US President Donald Trump announced that the White House and Congress will meet on Tuesday to consider 'very substantial ' economic relief measures , which may include a payroll tax cut . ''
She added : `` The stock market rally has always been a key proof of success for Donald Trump , and what has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the carpet from under his feet during the critical year of presidential election .
`` So , if the Federal Reserve 's emergency action could n't give the market a jolt , then it would n't be a surprise to see Donald Trump stepping in with massive fiscal measures to save the year . ''

US stocks have staged a recovery following their worst day since the 2008 financial crisis, while the FTSE 100 again found itself in negative territory.
In the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both enjoyed their biggest percentage gains since December 2018.
The Dow Jones finished up 4.89% - gaining more than 1,100 points. The S&P 500 was up 2.8% and the Nasdaq rose by 4.69%.
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Among the big gainers were airlines and cruise ship stocks - battered by a fall in demand for travel since the coronavirus outbreak.
American Airlines jumped 15.3% and Delta Air Lines rose 4.5%. Royal Caribbean Cruises climbed 7% and Carnival rose 10.5%.
The gains reflect hopes that government and limited central bank aid will have a real effect on limiting damage to the global economy in the months to come as the coronavirus crisis deepens.
One reason for the change in sentiment was Donald Trump announcement of "major" steps to guard the US economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
In London, the FTSE rose by just over 1.2% at the open but closed down 0.9%. The early surge was partly aided by a recovery in Brent crude oil, which was trading at just under $37 a barrel following Monday's price collapse.
Monday had seen a crash in values globally, blamed on a surge in COVID-19 cases and Saudi threats of an oil price war, which combined to send investors running for the hills.
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It culminated in the fifth-biggest one day fall in the FTSE's history, while trading in US shares was suspended after declines triggered so-called circuit breakers, designed to help limit intense volatility.
Gains fluctuated when Saudi Arabia confirmed plans to raise production by 2.6 million barrels per day in April, to record levels, following Russia's refusal to help stabilise prices through output cuts.
Energy, travel, and mining stocks were seeing the greatest relief in London, with TUI, easyJet and Shell leading the way.
The MIB in Italy - a country under lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 - closed down 3.2% after a fall of 11% on Monday.
In the UK, the Bank of England has been working in co-ordination with the Treasury on how businesses can be supported ahead of possible supply chain disruption.
Among companies reporting their progress to the City on Tuesday, the furniture retailer DFS said it had just started to see an impact on customer numbers.
It refused to give guidance on expectations for the 12 months to June as the outbreak evolves but said it would expect weaker sales volumes in the short term to catch up later in the year.
Safestay, the hostel operator, warned of a "material reduction" in new bookings and cancellations.
The budget on Wednesday is expected to be used to announce support for UK firms - as chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges to give the NHS what it needs to deliver the best possible care.


skynewsus--2020-03-10--Top horse trainer arrested in drugs and betting scandal

US horse racing has been hit by one of its biggest ever scandals after 27 people , including the trainer of one of the world 's best racehorses , were arrested for allegedly drugging thoroughbreds .
The multi-billion dollar US racing industry has long been dogged by accusations of doping to improve performance and distorting betting odds .
Among the trainers , vets and drugs distributors arrested is Jason Servis , trainer of Maximum Security , who last month won the $ 20m Saudi Cup , the world 's richest horse race .
He also appeared to have won the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for interference .
Servis is accused of doping Maximum Security and `` virtually all of the racehorses under his control '' according to the four indictments .
Servis entered horses in some 1,082 races between 2018 and last month , while another arrested trainer , Jorge Navarro , entered horses in 1,480 races over that time .
Prosecutors claim horses were secretly given adulterated performance enhancing drugs including blood builders , pain shots , bronchodilators and `` red acid '' to boost performance .
William Sweeney Jr , assistant director-in-charge of the FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These substances stimulated endurance , deadened nerves , increased oxygen intake , and reduced inflammation .
`` What actually happened to the horses amounted to nothing less than abuse.They experienced cardiac issues , over-exertion leading to leg fractures , increased risk of injury , and in some cases death .
`` Conversely , the human beings involved in this scheme continued to line their purses as they manipulated this multi-billion dollar horse racing industry across the globe .
`` People are rightfully disturbed by the mistreatment of animals who have absolutely no means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are accused of involvement in one or more drug alteration and misbranding conspiracies to deceive regulators , racing officials and the betting public , with each charge carrying a maximum five-year prison term .
Two defendants also face smuggling or obstruction charges , each with a maximum 20-year prison term .

US horse racing has been hit by one of its biggest ever scandals after 27 people, including the trainer of one of the world's best racehorses, were arrested for allegedly drugging thoroughbreds.
The multi-billion dollar US racing industry has long been dogged by accusations of doping to improve performance and distorting betting odds.
Among the trainers, vets and drugs distributors arrested is Jason Servis, trainer of Maximum Security, who last month won the $20m Saudi Cup, the world's richest horse race. He also appeared to have won the 2019 Kentucky Derby, before being disqualified for interference.
Servis is accused of doping Maximum Security and "virtually all of the racehorses under his control" according to the four indictments. Servis entered horses in some 1,082 races between 2018 and last month, while another arrested trainer, Jorge Navarro, entered horses in 1,480 races over that time.
Image: Trainer Jason Servis is at the centre of the allegations
Prosecutors claim horses were secretly given adulterated performance enhancing drugs including blood builders, pain shots, bronchodilators and "red acid" to boost performance.
William Sweeney Jr, assistant director-in-charge of the FBI's New York office said: "These substances stimulated endurance, deadened nerves, increased oxygen intake, and reduced inflammation.
"What actually happened to the horses amounted to nothing less than abuse.They experienced cardiac issues, over-exertion leading to leg fractures, increased risk of injury, and in some cases death.
"Conversely, the human beings involved in this scheme continued to line their purses as they manipulated this multi-billion dollar horse racing industry across the globe.
"People are rightfully disturbed by the mistreatment of animals who have absolutely no means of defence."
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The 27 defendants are accused of involvement in one or more drug alteration and misbranding conspiracies to deceive regulators, racing officials and the betting public, with each charge carrying a maximum five-year prison term.
Two defendants also face smuggling or obstruction charges, each with a maximum 20-year prison term.


skynewsus--2020-03-10--Confronted about guns, Joe Biden tells voter: 'You're full of s***'

A US presidential candidate told a man he was `` full of s*** '' in a row about gun control during a campaign stop .
Joe Biden , the favourite to win the Democratic party 's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November , later called the unidentified car plant worker a `` horse 's ass '' .
The former vice president was visiting a factory in Detroit , when the man accused him of `` actively trying to end the second amendment '' of the US constitution , which guarantees the right to bear arms .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden replied , insisting that he supported the amendment and listing his own weapons .
`` I have a shotgun , I have a 20-gauge , a 12-gauge , my sons hunt , '' he said .
The man argued back - telling Mr Biden he had seen a viral video where the candidate vowed to `` take our guns away '' .
Mr Biden replied : `` It 's a viral video like the other ones they 're putting out , it 's simply a lie '' .
He then realised the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons , and told him : `` We 'll take you ( sic ) AR-14s away . ''
Video of the row has been downloaded and retweeted thousands of times .
He later told the worker `` do n't be such a horse 's ass '' .
Videos of workers chanting `` Trump , Trump , Trump '' as he left the building were also posted online .
It is not the first time Mr Biden 's temper has been tested on the campaign trail .
Earlier this year , he called a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in a moment that went viral .
His official position is that he backs the second amendment , but like other Democratic candidates , he supports universal background checks for gun sales .
He is also in favour of controls on assault weapons and a federal gun buyback scheme .
Mr Biden 's campaign had been faltering , but was transformed when he won 10 of 14 state primaries on Super Tuesday , making him favourite to win the nomination .
Democrats in six further states are voting on Tuesday - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will leave his chief rival Bernie Sanders struggling to win enough convention delegates to have a path to victory .

A US presidential candidate told a man he was "full of s***" in a row about gun control during a campaign stop.
Joe Biden, the favourite to win the Democratic party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November, later called the unidentified car plant worker a "horse's ass".
The former vice president was visiting a factory in Detroit, when the man accused him of "actively trying to end the second amendment" of the US constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms.
Image: Former vice president Joe Biden became favourite after Super Tuesday
"You're full of s***," Mr Biden replied, insisting that he supported the amendment and listing his own weapons.
"I have a shotgun, I have a 20-gauge, a 12-gauge, my sons hunt," he said.
The man argued back - telling Mr Biden he had seen a viral video where the candidate vowed to "take our guns away".
Mr Biden replied: "It's a viral video like the other ones they're putting out, it's simply a lie".
He then realised the man may have been referring to automatic weapons, and told him: "We'll take you (sic) AR-14s away."
Video of the row has been downloaded and retweeted thousands of times.
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He later told the worker "don't be such a horse's ass".
Videos of workers chanting "Trump, Trump, Trump" as he left the building were also posted online.
It is not the first time Mr Biden's temper has been tested on the campaign trail. Earlier this year, he called a woman "a lying dog-faced pony soldier" in a moment that went viral.
His official position is that he backs the second amendment, but like other Democratic candidates, he supports universal background checks for gun sales.
He is also in favour of controls on assault weapons and a federal gun buyback scheme.
Mr Biden's campaign had been faltering, but was transformed when he won 10 of 14 state primaries on Super Tuesday, making him favourite to win the nomination.
Democrats in six further states are voting on Tuesday - and if Mr Biden wins in Michigan, he will leave his chief rival Bernie Sanders struggling to win enough convention delegates to have a path to victory.


skynewsus--2020-03-10--US stocks surge despite coronavirus fears - Dow finishes up 1,100 points

US stocks have staged a recovery following their worst day since the 2008 financial crisis , while the FTSE 100 again found itself in negative territory .
In the US , the S & P 500 and Nasdaq both enjoyed their biggest percentage gains since December 2018 .
The Dow Jones finished up 4.89 % - gaining more than 1,100 points .
The S & P 500 was up 2.8 % and the Nasdaq rose by 4.69 % .
Among the big gainers were airlines and cruise ship stocks - battered by a fall in demand for travel since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that government and limited central bank aid will have a real effect on limiting damage to the global economy in the months to come as the coronavirus crisis deepens .
One reason for the change in sentiment was Donald Trump announcement of `` major '' steps to guard the US economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak .
In London , the FTSE rose by just over 1.2 % at the open but closed down 0.9 % .
The early surge was partly aided by a recovery in Brent crude oil , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 37 a barrel following Monday 's price collapse .
Monday had seen a crash in values globally , blamed on a surge in COVID-19 cases and Saudi threats of an oil price war , which combined to send investors running for the hills .
It culminated in the fifth-biggest one day fall in the FTSE 's history , while trading in US shares was suspended after declines triggered so-called circuit breakers , designed to help limit intense volatility .
Gains fluctuated when Saudi Arabia confirmed plans to raise production by 2.6 million barrels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels , following Russia 's refusal to help stabilise prices through output cuts .
Energy , travel , and mining stocks were seeing the greatest relief in London , with TUI , easyJet and Shell leading the way .
The MIB in Italy - a country under lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 - closed down 3.2 % after a fall of 11 % on Monday .
In the UK , the Bank of England has been working in co-ordination with the Treasury on how businesses can be supported ahead of possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their progress to the City on Tuesday , the furniture retailer DFS said it had just started to see an impact on customer numbers .
It refused to give guidance on expectations for the 12 months to June as the outbreak evolves but said it would expect weaker sales volumes in the short term to catch up later in the year .
Safestay , the hostel operator , warned of a `` material reduction '' in new bookings and cancellations .
The budget on Wednesday is expected to be used to announce support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunak pledges to give the NHS what it needs to deliver the best possible care .


skynewsus--2020-03-10--Billie Eilish wins top music accolade for bestselling single Bad Guy

Billie Eilish 's song Bad Guy has been named the bestselling global digital single of 2019 .
The American teenager 's hit has topped the charts in more than 15 countries since it was released last March - racking up global converted sales of 19.5 million .
Bad Guy was also Spotify 's second-most streamed song worldwide last year .
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry ( IFPI ) says Eilish has `` taken the world by storm with her incredibly voice and genre-defying sound '' .
IFPI chief executive Frances Moore added : `` She is also an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health in her lyrics that clearly resonate with her fans all over the world .
`` We wish her success for what will no doubt be another standout year . ''
Taking second place in IFPI 's ranking was the US rapper Lil Nas X , whose breakout hit Old Town Road amassed 18.4 million sales last year .
Senorita , performed by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes , was third with 16.1 million sales .
Other performers to make IPFI 's top 10 included Lewis Capaldi and Ariana Grande .
Eilish has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bad Guy winning record of the year and song of the year at the Grammy Awards in January .
The 18-year-old recently became only the second artist after Sam Smith to get a number one in the UK with a Bond song .
She also became the first woman and youngest artist to do so with No Time To Die , which she performed for the first time at last month 's Brit Awards in London , where she was also named international female solo artist .
During the Brits performance , Eilish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and co-writer Finneas O'Connell , renowned composer Hans Zimmer and The Smiths ' Johnny Marr - with fans describing her performance as `` hauntingly beautiful '' and `` mesmerising '' .
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Billie Eilish's song Bad Guy has been named the bestselling global digital single of 2019.
The American teenager's hit has topped the charts in more than 15 countries since it was released last March - racking up global converted sales of 19.5 million.
Bad Guy was also Spotify's second-most streamed song worldwide last year.
Image: Billie Eilish and co-writer and brother Finneas O'Connell
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) says Eilish has "taken the world by storm with her incredibly voice and genre-defying sound".
IFPI chief executive Frances Moore added: "She is also an artist who addresses important issues like mental health in her lyrics that clearly resonate with her fans all over the world.
"We wish her success for what will no doubt be another standout year."
Taking second place in IFPI's ranking was the US rapper Lil Nas X, whose breakout hit Old Town Road amassed 18.4 million sales last year.
Senorita, performed by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, was third with 16.1 million sales.
Other performers to make IPFI's top 10 included Lewis Capaldi and Ariana Grande.
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Image: Billie Eilish accepted her best international solo female artist from Mel C
Eilish has enjoyed immense success of late - with Bad Guy winning record of the year and song of the year at the Grammy Awards in January.
The 18-year-old recently became only the second artist after Sam Smith to get a number one in the UK with a Bond song.
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She also became the first woman and youngest artist to do so with No Time To Die, which she performed for the first time at last month's Brit Awards in London, where she was also named international female solo artist.
During the Brits performance, Eilish was joined on stage by her brother and co-writer Finneas O'Connell, renowned composer Hans Zimmer and The Smiths' Johnny Marr - with fans describing her performance as "hauntingly beautiful" and "mesmerising".
The top 10 global digital singles of 2019, according to IFPI:
1. Billie Eilish - Bad Guy
2. Lil Nas X - Old Town Road
3. Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes - Senorita
4. Post Malone and SwaeLee - Sunflower
5. Ariana Grande - 7 Rings
6. Tones and I - Dance Monkey
7. Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber - I Don't Care
8. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper - Shallow
9. Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved
10. Halsey - Without Me
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skynewsus--2020-03-10--NASA employee tests positive for coronavirus

NASA has confirmed that one of its employees has tested positive for the coronavirus .
The employee works at the Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley .
According to NASA , physical access to the centre has been restricted - and many staff are being told to work remotely - `` out of an abundance of caution '' .
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said : `` Limiting personnel at the centre will allow Ames medical personnel and public health officials to determine potential contacts and assess areas that may require additional cleaning and mitigate potential exposure to centre personnel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership and medical personnel are working to trace the contacts of the employee and notifying individuals who may have had significant contact with that person . ''
Only staff who are needed on site to `` life , property , and critical mission functions '' will be allowed in .
The Ames Research Centre , located at Moffett Field in California , is one of 10 NASA field centres .
It conducts research and development in aeronautics , exploration technology and science .
NASA has also confirmed that three Earth Science airborne missions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scientists are warning that even if coronavirus transmissions dip as we head into the spring and summer , such a reduction should n't be mistaken for an end to the outbreak .
Instead a reduction of cases during the summer should be seen as a precious opportunity to prepare for next winter , when a new model suggests the virus could infect 100 times more people .
More than 760 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the US so far , and at least 27 people have died .

NASA has confirmed that one of its employees has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The employee works at the Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley.
According to NASA, physical access to the centre has been restricted - and many staff are being told to work remotely - "out of an abundance of caution".
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said: "Limiting personnel at the centre will allow Ames medical personnel and public health officials to determine potential contacts and assess areas that may require additional cleaning and mitigate potential exposure to centre personnel.
"Working with county officials, Ames leadership and medical personnel are working to trace the contacts of the employee and notifying individuals who may have had significant contact with that person."
Only staff who are needed on site to "life, property, and critical mission functions" will be allowed in.
The Ames Research Centre, located at Moffett Field in California, is one of 10 NASA field centres.
It conducts research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science.
NASA has also confirmed that three Earth Science airborne missions are being delayed until later this year.
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Scientists are warning that even if coronavirus transmissions dip as we head into the spring and summer, such a reduction shouldn't be mistaken for an end to the outbreak.
Instead a reduction of cases during the summer should be seen as a precious opportunity to prepare for next winter, when a new model suggests the virus could infect 100 times more people.
More than 760 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the US so far, and at least 27 people have died.


skynewsus--2020-03-12--New York City declares state of emergency to fight coronavirus

New York City 's mayor Bill de Blasio has declared a state of emergency to fight the spread of the coronavirus outbreak - as he criticised Donald Trump 's response .
Mr de Blasio signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon and said he supported an announcement by New York governor Andrew Cuomo earlier that banned gatherings of more than 500 people across the state .
Calling the fight against coronavirus `` a war '' , he said 95 people have now been confirmed as having COVID-19 in New York City , up from 12 at the beginning of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts has predicted about 1,000 people could be infected by next week , he said .
And he said , based on the growth pattern , they are estimating the virus will affect life in a major way for six months , meaning the city 's main tourist attractions could be closed until September .
He resisted calls to close schools , saying : `` We 're going to do our damndest to keep our schools open .
`` Schools are where our children our safe in the day , many adults can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a relative to look after them . ''
The former Democratic presidential hopeful said Mr Trump had missed an opportunity on Wednesday night , when he announced measures to help stop the spread , to approve federal funding for widescale testing .
New York City 's executive order will allow the mayor to : • None Regulate whether vehicles or individuals may enter or exit parts of the city • None Prohibit or restrict people on streets and public places • None Regulate consumption of alcohol and use of guns Mr de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prohibition is on large crowds , which will affect the city 's sports venues , Broadway shows and cultural venues .
Following the mayor 's announcement , Governor Cuomo had to reassure New Yorkers the city was not on lockdown and the emergency declaration was only so the city had the legal authority to do so if ultimately needed .
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is closing its three locations on Friday and will undergo a deep clean although no confirmed cases have been tied to the museum .
The Metropolitan Opera and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the historic St Patrick 's Day Parade on 17 March has been cancelled .
Asked about one of New York City 's busiest outdoor areas , Times Square , the mayor said officials have to `` figure that one out '' because unlike organised gatherings it is outside .
However , he said he has faith in people listening to warnings about not being too close to others .
Mr de Blasio used the announcement to take a swipe at Mr Trump 's response to the pandemic after the president took until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , which included a travel ban on people from mainland Europe - but not the UK and Ireland .
Mr de Blasio said : `` It 's not worth wasting breath on the wasted opportunities over the past few weeks .
`` Last night the president showed much more connection to reality than before .
`` But , he was silent on immediate approval of automated testing for coronavirus .
`` We want to do widescale testing but we can not do it without the federal government coming in .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it into their own hands if they do not get approval from federal government . ''
The mayor dropped out of the Democratic presidential race in September after a campaign in which he branded Mr Trump `` Con Don '' in reference to his New York real estate dealings .
Addressing concerns about people not being able to afford rent if the city is on lockdown , Mr de Blasio said officials would try to help and he did not want anybody to become homeless because of it .
He also announced 500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and talk to homeless people to ensure COVID-19 does not spread through the community .
By the close of Thursday trading on Wall Street , the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down almost 10 % , the Nasdaq was down 9.4 % and the S & P 500 had fallen by 9.5 % .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker On the other side of the country , Disney announced it is shutting down its two parks in the state , Disneyland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the month after the state 's governor Gavin Newsom limited gatherings of more than 250 people .
Disneyland has only closed down twice previously since its opening in 1955 , once for a national day of mourning when President John F Kennedy was assassinated , and after the September 11 terror attacks .
Disney 's theme parks in Shanghai , Hong Kong and Tokyo have been closed for some time now due to the outbreak .

New York City's mayor Bill de Blasio has declared a state of emergency to fight the spread of the coronavirus outbreak - as he criticised Donald Trump's response.
Mr de Blasio signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon and said he supported an announcement by New York governor Andrew Cuomo earlier that banned gatherings of more than 500 people across the state.
Calling the fight against coronavirus "a war", he said 95 people have now been confirmed as having COVID-19 in New York City, up from 12 at the beginning of the week.
Image: The mayor will be able to impose a lockdown on New York City
His team of mathematical modelling experts has predicted about 1,000 people could be infected by next week, he said.
And he said, based on the growth pattern, they are estimating the virus will affect life in a major way for six months, meaning the city's main tourist attractions could be closed until September.
He resisted calls to close schools, saying: "We're going to do our damndest to keep our schools open.
"Schools are where our children our safe in the day, many adults cannot take their kid to work or have a relative to look after them."
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The former Democratic presidential hopeful said Mr Trump had missed an opportunity on Wednesday night, when he announced measures to help stop the spread, to approve federal funding for widescale testing.
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New York City's executive order will allow the mayor to:
Impose curfews
Regulate whether vehicles or individuals may enter or exit parts of the city
Close down public transport
Stop hospitals carrying out elective procedures
Ration essential items and introduce price caps to prevent price gouging
Prohibit or restrict people on streets and public places
Regulate consumption of alcohol and use of guns
Create emergency medical shelters
Limit maximum building capacity
Mr de Blasio emphasised that so far the only prohibition is on large crowds, which will affect the city's sports venues, Broadway shows and cultural venues.
Following the mayor's announcement, Governor Cuomo had to reassure New Yorkers the city was not on lockdown and the emergency declaration was only so the city had the legal authority to do so if ultimately needed.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is closing its three locations on Friday and will undergo a deep clean although no confirmed cases have been tied to the museum.
The Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall also announced temporary closures, while the historic St Patrick's Day Parade on 17 March has been cancelled.
Asked about one of New York City's busiest outdoor areas, Times Square, the mayor said officials have to "figure that one out" because unlike organised gatherings it is outside. However, he said he has faith in people listening to warnings about not being too close to others.
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Mr de Blasio used the announcement to take a swipe at Mr Trump's response to the pandemic after the president took until Wednesday night to bring in any control measures, which included a travel ban on people from mainland Europe - but not the UK and Ireland.
Mr de Blasio said: "It's not worth wasting breath on the wasted opportunities over the past few weeks.
"Last night the president showed much more connection to reality than before.
"But, he was silent on immediate approval of automated testing for coronavirus.
"We want to do widescale testing but we cannot do it without the federal government coming in.
"I believe localities, companies, will take it into their own hands if they do not get approval from federal government."
The mayor dropped out of the Democratic presidential race in September after a campaign in which he branded Mr Trump "Con Don" in reference to his New York real estate dealings.
Addressing concerns about people not being able to afford rent if the city is on lockdown, Mr de Blasio said officials would try to help and he did not want anybody to become homeless because of it.
He also announced 500 outreach workers have been trained to locate and talk to homeless people to ensure COVID-19 does not spread through the community.
By the close of Thursday trading on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down almost 10%, the Nasdaq was down 9.4% and the S&P 500 had fallen by 9.5%.
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On the other side of the country, Disney announced it is shutting down its two parks in the state, Disneyland and California Adventure, on Saturday until the end of the month after the state's governor Gavin Newsom limited gatherings of more than 250 people.
Disneyland has only closed down twice previously since its opening in 1955, once for a national day of mourning when President John F Kennedy was assassinated, and after the September 11 terror attacks.
Disney's theme parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo have been closed for some time now due to the outbreak.


skynewsus--2020-03-12--Donald Trump defends his coronavirus European travel ban

Donald Trump has defended his decision to suspend all flights from mainland Europe to the US for 30 days , following criticism from the European Union .
The European Union said the move to close US borders to European was a `` unilateral decision '' taken `` without consultation '' .
EU Council president Charles Michel and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint statement that the coronavirus pandemic is a `` global crisis , not limited to any continent and it requires co-operation rather than unilateral action '' .
`` The European Union disapproves of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation , '' they said .
In response to the EU , Mr Trump said at a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar , that he did not consult the bloc because he had to `` move quickly '' .
He also said that he excluded the UK because he feels the country is doing a `` good job '' on the outbreak .
The commander-in-chief added that the ban may need to be extended , while accepting it could also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US president said the sanctions will come into effect from midnight on Friday , Eastern Standard Time - but will not apply to flights from the UK .
He blamed the European Union for not acting quickly enough to address the outbreak of the virus and said US clusters were `` seeded '' by European travellers .
Mr Trump said : `` We made a lifesaving move with early action on China .
Now we must take the same action with Europe . ''
The president said the US would monitor the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened earlier .
A Homeland Security spokesman said : `` These countries , known as the Schengen Area , include : Austria , Belgium , Czech Republic , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Hungary , Iceland , Italy , Latvia , Liechtenstein , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Malta , Netherlands , Norway , Poland , Portugal , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden , and Switzerland . ''
At one point in the address he said the ban would also apply to goods and cargo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that only people were affected .
• A UK paramedic has tested positive for the coronavirus • The manager of Leicester City FC has said some of his players are showing coronavirus symptoms • Greece has reported its first death from the illness - a 66-year-old man with underlying health problems • Austria has recorded its first coronavirus fatality after a 69-year-old man died in Vienna • Iran has said there have been 75 more deaths in the country , bringing the total to 429 • Poland has reported its first death from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have said • South Africa , where there are 17 cases , has reported its first case of locally transmitted coronavirus • There are now 2,078 cases of the virus in Germany • Slovakia will close all schools for 14 days • Spain 's parliament has extended its suspension for 15 days • All schools , universities and nurseries will close for two weeks in Lithuania • The NBA basketball season has been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic • Spain has suspended all its La Liga football games , according to reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closing several of its airports , according to airport operator Avinor • Mass gatherings of 250 people or more have been banned in California • Kazakhstan has suspended all public events in a bid to stop the spread of the virus Mr Trump also announced the US will defer tax payments for some individuals and businesses for three months to lessen the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak .
He said the Small Business Administration will also make low-interest loans available to businesses to help them weather the storm .
`` This is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This just a temporary moment of time that we will overcome together as a nation and as a world . ''
On Thursday morning , stock markets reacted to Mr Trump 's announcement with panic , setting them up for another day of heavy losses .
After days of playing down the threat , Mr Trump changed gears with his Oval Office address .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The mounting effort to contain the virus and financial fall-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled public events nationwide , universities moved to cancel in-person classes , and families grappled with the impact of disruptions to public schools .
The number of confirmed cases of the infection topped 1,000 in the US and the World Health Organisation declared the global crisis was now a pandemic .

Donald Trump has defended his decision to suspend all flights from mainland Europe to the US for 30 days, following criticism from the European Union.
The European Union said the move to close US borders to European was a "unilateral decision" taken "without consultation".
EU Council president Charles Michel and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint statement that the coronavirus pandemic is a "global crisis, not limited to any continent and it requires co-operation rather than unilateral action".
Image: President Trump announces strict new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus
"The European Union disapproves of the fact that the US decision to impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation," they said.
In response to the EU, Mr Trump said at a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, that he did not consult the bloc because he had to "move quickly".
He also said that he excluded the UK because he feels the country is doing a "good job" on the outbreak.
The commander-in-chief added that the ban may need to be extended, while accepting it could also be shortened.
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Late on Wednesday night, the US president said the sanctions will come into effect from midnight on Friday, Eastern Standard Time - but will not apply to flights from the UK.
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He blamed the European Union for not acting quickly enough to address the outbreak of the virus and said US clusters were "seeded" by European travellers.
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Mr Trump said: "We made a lifesaving move with early action on China. Now we must take the same action with Europe."
The president said the US would monitor the situation to determine if travel could be reopened earlier.
A Homeland Security spokesman said: "These countries, known as the Schengen Area, include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland."
At one point in the address he said the ban would also apply to goods and cargo, but the White House later clarified that only people were affected.
Other key coronavirus developments include:
A UK paramedic has tested positive for the coronavirus
The manager of Leicester City FC has said some of his players are showing coronavirus symptoms
Greece has reported its first death from the illness - a 66-year-old man with underlying health problems
Austria has recorded its first coronavirus fatality after a 69-year-old man died in Vienna
Iran has said there have been 75 more deaths in the country, bringing the total to 429
Poland has reported its first death from the coronavirus, authorities in the country have said
South Africa, where there are 17 cases, has reported its first case of locally transmitted coronavirus
There are now 2,078 cases of the virus in Germany
Slovakia will close all schools for 14 days
Spain's parliament has extended its suspension for 15 days
All schools, universities and nurseries will close for two weeks in Lithuania
The NBA basketball season has been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic
Spain has suspended all its La Liga football games, according to reports in the country
Norway is considering closing several of its airports, according to airport operator Avinor
Mass gatherings of 250 people or more have been banned in California
Kazakhstan has suspended all public events in a bid to stop the spread of the virus
Mr Trump also announced the US will defer tax payments for some individuals and businesses for three months to lessen the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
He said the Small Business Administration will also make low-interest loans available to businesses to help them weather the storm.
"This is not a financial crisis," he said. "This just a temporary moment of time that we will overcome together as a nation and as a world."
On Thursday morning, stock markets reacted to Mr Trump's announcement with panic, setting them up for another day of heavy losses.
After days of playing down the threat, Mr Trump changed gears with his Oval Office address.
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The mounting effort to contain the virus and financial fall-out intensified on a gruelling day.
Communities cancelled public events nationwide, universities moved to cancel in-person classes, and families grappled with the impact of disruptions to public schools.
The number of confirmed cases of the infection topped 1,000 in the US and the World Health Organisation declared the global crisis was now a pandemic.


skynewsus--2020-03-12--Trump finally acts on coronavirus after banking on a 'miracle'

Coronavirus : Trump finally gets the message as America begins to self-isolate Coronavirus : Trump finally gets the message as America begins to self-isolate Americans seemed to be taking coronavirus more seriously than their president For days , there has been a disconnect between Donald Trump 's messaging and the reality facing Americans over the coronavirus .
As the president repeatedly downplayed the risk , cities and states saw the creeping spread of the virus reach further into their lives .
And within the space of a few minutes on Wednesday night , the inevitable combustion happened .
As Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for foreign nationals who have recently been in mainland Europe , coronavirus suddenly hit home for millions in the US .
The actor Tom Hanks , the man often referred to as 'America 's dad ' , confirmed that he and his wife Rita Wilson has tested positive for the virus in Australia .
The national sense of shock was palpable .
The NBA , the multi-billion dollar basketball league which is one of America 's greatest exports , announced it was suspending its season after a player tested positive .
The wildly-popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it would be played behind closed doors .
It is impossible to overstate the hold the worlds of Hollywood and professional and college sport have on Americans , and the impact these developments will have on the national psyche .
Entire school districts are closing , universities switching to online classes only and transport networks are asking staff to take unpaid leave .
Mass gatherings are being discouraged , self-isolating is happening .
There is little of American life now left untouched by the fear of the spread of the virus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said would soon disappear like a `` miracle '' .
The White House has at least rowed back from Trump 's threat to include goods and cargo in his travel ban , what would have been effectively a blanket trade war .
But it will still apply to millions of people , many with business and family ties across the Atlantic .
His address also carried a tone of blame for China and Europe for the escalating crisis of coronavirus .
If he hoped his promise of economic stimulus would reassure the markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the futures sank after hearing his words .
And George Conway , the mischief-making husband of Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway , tweeted : `` If he really wants the markets to go up , he should just resign . ''
The president 's dramatic change of tone though appears to be a sign that he now recognises the severity of the risk facing the country .
That will be welcomed by those tasked with the response and preparing Americans for the prospect of what might happen next .
There has been a need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address in the setting of the Oval Office - Donald Trump looks like he has got the message .
The question is whether it will be enough .

The president changes tack after days of appearing to not take the threat of coronavirus seriously.
Coronavirus: Trump finally gets the message as America begins to self-isolate
Americans seemed to be taking coronavirus more seriously than their president
For days, there has been a disconnect between Donald Trump's messaging and the reality facing Americans over the coronavirus.
As the president repeatedly downplayed the risk, cities and states saw the creeping spread of the virus reach further into their lives.
And within the space of a few minutes on Wednesday night, the inevitable combustion happened.
As Trump addressed the nation, shutting down entry for foreign nationals who have recently been in mainland Europe, coronavirus suddenly hit home for millions in the US.
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The actor Tom Hanks, the man often referred to as 'America's dad', confirmed that he and his wife Rita Wilson has tested positive for the virus in Australia. The national sense of shock was palpable.
The NBA, the multi-billion dollar basketball league which is one of America's greatest exports, announced it was suspending its season after a player tested positive. The wildly-popular college basketball contest known as March Madness said it would be played behind closed doors.
Image: The NBA has been suspended until further notice
It is impossible to overstate the hold the worlds of Hollywood and professional and college sport have on Americans, and the impact these developments will have on the national psyche.
Entire school districts are closing, universities switching to online classes only and transport networks are asking staff to take unpaid leave. Mass gatherings are being discouraged, self-isolating is happening.
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There is little of American life now left untouched by the fear of the spread of the virus, something that a few days ago Trump said would soon disappear like a "miracle".
The White House has at least rowed back from Trump's threat to include goods and cargo in his travel ban, what would have been effectively a blanket trade war. But it will still apply to millions of people, many with business and family ties across the Atlantic.
His address also carried a tone of blame for China and Europe for the escalating crisis of coronavirus.
Image: Trump appeared to blame China and Europe for the spread of the disease in the US
If he hoped his promise of economic stimulus would reassure the markets, he was to be disappointed - the futures sank after hearing his words.
And George Conway, the mischief-making husband of Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway, tweeted: "If he really wants the markets to go up, he should just resign."
The president's dramatic change of tone though appears to be a sign that he now recognises the severity of the risk facing the country.
That will be welcomed by those tasked with the response and preparing Americans for the prospect of what might happen next.
There has been a need for leadership and - judging by his address in the setting of the Oval Office - Donald Trump looks like he has got the message.
The question is whether it will be enough.


skynewsus--2020-03-12--'Chills that came and went': Tom Hanks and his wife test positive for coronavirus

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have both tested positive for coronavirus .
Hanks , who has been filming an Elvis Presley biopic in Australia , posted a statement on Twitter after being diagnosed with COVID-19 , saying : `` We felt a bit tired , like we had colds , and some body aches .
`` Rita had some chills that came and went .
Slight fevers too .
To play things right , as is needed in the world right now , we were tested for the coronavirus , and were found to be positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winner , six-time nominee and star of films including Forrest Gump , Saving Private Ryan and The Post , is the highest profile figure to be diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus .
He and Wilson have been isolated at the Gold Coast University Hospital and filming on the Presley biopic has been shut down .
The actor is set to play Presley 's manager , Colonel Tom Parker , in the Warner Bros production , directed by Baz Luhrmann .
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate said : `` I can confirm that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The lead actor Tom Hanks is in the Gold Coast Hospital and I understand that you know it 'll be 14 days quarantine and testing and the like , and our hearts go out to Tom and his wife .
And I 'm confident that they 'll get the best care that our hospital can deliver . ''
Mr Tate said it was Luhrmann , best known for Moulin Rouge and Romeo And Juliet , who confirmed the news to people working on the film .
`` Once everybody was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baz Luhrmann himself and then everyone , well you know , is shutting down and everyone is to go home and really that 's happened very early , very fast , '' he said .
Wilson had recently appeared in an interview on Australia 's Nine network show Today Extra .
Staff who had prolonged contact will be tested and required to self-isolate , the channel has said .
In a statement , Hanks has promised to keep people posted .
`` Well , now .
What to do next ?
, '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have protocols that must be followed .
We Hanks ' will be tested , observed , and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires .
Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach , no ?
`` We 'll keep the world posted and updated .
Take care of yourselves ! ''
The couple 's son Chet posted a video on Twitter saying that he had spoken to his parents and that they are doing fine .
Hanks ' son Colin also posted on the social media site , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his parents are receiving `` excellent care '' .
Moments before Hanks posted on Instagram , Donald Trump addressed the US and announced a host of new measures , notably suspending all travel from Europe , excluding the UK , for 30 days starting from Friday .
The entertainment industry is also reeling from the outbreak and a host of major events have been cancelled .
Celebrity friends and fans have been quick to post get well soon messages to Hanks and Wilson on social media .
Hanks ' Toy Story co-star Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him wear Buzz Lightyear 's space suits for protection .
Mia Farrow wished both Hanks and Wilson `` big love '' and a `` speedy recovery '' , while Julia Louis-Dreyfus tweeted : `` Love and get well soon and come home soon to you and @ RitaWilson . ''
Ellen DeGeneres tweeted : `` Wishing you both a speedy recovery , and sending lots of love . ''
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker American comedian and actress Whitney Cummings joked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who would play the guy in the movie about coronavirus . ''
She added in another tweet : `` It 's like it picked the celebrity we cared the most about to make a point . ''
Other celebrities , including Naomi Campbell , Kim Kardashian West and Kate Hudson , have been sharing advice about hand-washing and stopping the spread of germs on social media .

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have both tested positive for coronavirus.
Hanks, who has been filming an Elvis Presley biopic in Australia, posted a statement on Twitter after being diagnosed with COVID-19, saying: "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches.
"Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus, and were found to be positive."
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Hanks, a two-time Oscar winner, six-time nominee and star of films including Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan and The Post, is the highest profile figure to be diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.
He and Wilson have been isolated at the Gold Coast University Hospital and filming on the Presley biopic has been shut down.
The actor is set to play Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, in the Warner Bros production, directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate said: "I can confirm that the Elvis biopic filming has been closed down.
"The lead actor Tom Hanks is in the Gold Coast Hospital and I understand that you know it'll be 14 days quarantine and testing and the like, and our hearts go out to Tom and his wife. And I'm confident that they'll get the best care that our hospital can deliver."
Mr Tate said it was Luhrmann, best known for Moulin Rouge and Romeo And Juliet, who confirmed the news to people working on the film.
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"Once everybody was in, then the news was delivered by Baz Luhrmann himself and then everyone, well you know, is shutting down and everyone is to go home and really that's happened very early, very fast," he said.
Wilson had recently appeared in an interview on Australia's Nine network show Today Extra. Staff who had prolonged contact will be tested and required to self-isolate, the channel has said.
In a statement, Hanks has promised to keep people posted.
"Well, now. What to do next?," he said.
"The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks' will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?
"We'll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves!"
The couple's son Chet posted a video on Twitter saying that he had spoken to his parents and that they are doing fine.
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Hanks' son Colin also posted on the social media site, thanking fans for their support and saying his parents are receiving "excellent care".
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Moments before Hanks posted on Instagram, Donald Trump addressed the US and announced a host of new measures, notably suspending all travel from Europe, excluding the UK, for 30 days starting from Friday.
The entertainment industry is also reeling from the outbreak and a host of major events have been cancelled.
Celebrity friends and fans have been quick to post get well soon messages to Hanks and Wilson on social media.
Hanks' Toy Story co-star Tim Allen joked that he should have made him wear Buzz Lightyear's space suits for protection.
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Mia Farrow wished both Hanks and Wilson "big love" and a "speedy recovery", while Julia Louis-Dreyfus tweeted: "Love and get well soon and come home soon to you and @RitaWilson."
Ellen DeGeneres tweeted: "Wishing you both a speedy recovery, and sending lots of love."
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American comedian and actress Whitney Cummings joked: "I mean Tom Hanks is who would play the guy in the movie about coronavirus."
She added in another tweet: "It's like it picked the celebrity we cared the most about to make a point."
Other celebrities, including Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian West and Kate Hudson, have been sharing advice about hand-washing and stopping the spread of germs on social media.


skynewsus--2020-02-26--Naomi Campbell and Kim K among stars sharing coronavirus advice

Naomi Campbell has donned a full hazmat suit and Kim Kardashian is sharing hygienic greeting tips in the latest celebrity social media posts on coronavirus .
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are the highest profile figures to be diagnosed with COVID-19 , it emerged on Friday , as the virus continues to spread around the world .
Dozens of stars , including Stormzy , Madonna and Mariah Carey , have postponed gigs , and major festivals such as Coachella and SXSW in the US have also been called off .
Of course , celebrities are doing their bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selfies .
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has posted pictures of herself in a full hazmat suit , a mask , goggles and latex gloves at Los Angeles airport .
`` Safety first NEXT LEVEL , '' the 49-year-old wrote alongside the photographs on Instagram .
As fans will know , the star has long been an advocate of keeping germs at bay , having posted about her travelling hygiene in the past , way before the coronavirus outbreak .
At the time , she was mocked on social media for her extreme rituals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And for those looking for more of Campbell 's coronavirus tips , she has said there is a full video to come .
Kim Kardashian West has posted a video featuring a doctor , she says , on her Instagram Stories , showing the best way to greet others if you do n't want to shake hands or cheek kiss .
According to the reality TV star , 39 , we should all be touching feet .
`` You should not do elbows , '' she warned .
`` Because you cough into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Or just do a little bow . ''
She also shared disinfecting videos , saying she is using antibacterial wipes `` every time someone even hands me something '' , and a hand-washing technique poster .
With 162 million followers , if anyone can encourage people to practise good hygiene , maybe it is Kim K. Katy Perry , who recently announced she was pregnant , shared photographs from Australia , where she performed at the free Fight On concert held for for firefighters and communities affected by bushfires on 11 March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show and alongside fire crews , she also posted this photo-shopped sky picture on her Instagram stories , saying `` rn ( right now in Sydney ) '' .
The singer is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom .
Gwyneth Paltrow shared a photo of herself wearing a large black face mask as she travelled to Europe in February .
The 47-year-old Goop entrepreneur joked about her role in the 2011 film Contagion , which is about a mystery virus that spreads across the world killing tens of millions of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person , the star wrote : `` En route to Paris .
Paranoid ?
Prudent ?
Panicked ?
Placid ?
Pandemic ?
Propaganda ?
`` Paltrow 's just going to go ahead and sleep with this thing on the plane .
`` I 've already been in this movie .
Stay safe .
Do n't shake hands .
Wash hands frequently . ''
Actress Kate Hudson also shared a photo of herself on a flight in February , wearing a less heavy-duty green face mask .
She captioned it : `` Travel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ face emoji .
And it appears the virus is still on her mind .
The star , 40 , posted photographs and a video as she was getting her make-up done on 11 March , with some added germ emojis - saying it is `` all I see '' .
In a further post , Hudson said : `` And now ... with every serious bone in my body .
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria , posted a video on her Instagram page in February , telling her 7.7 million followers : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Italy .
`` I 'm nowhere near the north .
Thank you for your concerns .
`` Everybody was calling and texting me and talking about the coronavirus in the north of Italy .
It 's really sad , but we 're further away . ''
In a previous post , the 44-year-old said she would be in the country for a week .

Naomi Campbell has donned a full hazmat suit and Kim Kardashian is sharing hygienic greeting tips in the latest celebrity social media posts on coronavirus.
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are the highest profile figures to be diagnosed with COVID-19, it emerged on Friday, as the virus continues to spread around the world.
Dozens of stars, including Stormzy, Madonna and Mariah Carey, have postponed gigs, and major festivals such as Coachella and SXSW in the US have also been called off.
Of course, celebrities are doing their bit to share coronavirus safety advice - and selfies.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has posted pictures of herself in a full hazmat suit, a mask, goggles and latex gloves at Los Angeles airport.
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"Safety first NEXT LEVEL," the 49-year-old wrote alongside the photographs on Instagram.
As fans will know, the star has long been an advocate of keeping germs at bay, having posted about her travelling hygiene in the past, way before the coronavirus outbreak.
At the time, she was mocked on social media for her extreme rituals, but people are certainly listening now.
And for those looking for more of Campbell's coronavirus tips, she has said there is a full video to come.
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Kim Kardashian West has posted a video featuring a doctor, she says, on her Instagram Stories, showing the best way to greet others if you don't want to shake hands or cheek kiss.
Image: 'No elbows!' Kim Kardashian West has posted a foot-greeting clip on her Instagram page
According to the reality TV star, 39, we should all be touching feet. "You should not do elbows," she warned. "Because you cough into your elbow. So no more elbows. Or just do a little bow."
She also shared disinfecting videos, saying she is using antibacterial wipes "every time someone even hands me something", and a hand-washing technique poster.
With 162 million followers, if anyone can encourage people to practise good hygiene, maybe it is Kim K.
Katy Perry, who recently announced she was pregnant, shared photographs from Australia, where she performed at the free Fight On concert held for for firefighters and communities affected by bushfires on 11 March.
Image: Katy Perry posted this photo-shopped picture from Sydney, Australia, on 12 March as coronavirus continues to spread. Pic: @katyperry/ Instagram
As well as photographs from the show and alongside fire crews, she also posted this photo-shopped sky picture on her Instagram stories, saying "rn (right now in Sydney)".
The singer is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom.
Gwyneth Paltrow shared a photo of herself wearing a large black face mask as she travelled to Europe in February.
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The 47-year-old Goop entrepreneur joked about her role in the 2011 film Contagion, which is about a mystery virus that spreads across the world killing tens of millions of people.
Speaking about herself in the third person, the star wrote: "En route to Paris. Paranoid? Prudent? Panicked? Placid? Pandemic? Propaganda?
"Paltrow's just going to go ahead and sleep with this thing on the plane.
"I've already been in this movie. Stay safe. Don't shake hands. Wash hands frequently."
Actress Kate Hudson also shared a photo of herself on a flight in February, wearing a less heavy-duty green face mask.
Image: Kate Hudson says germs are 'all I see'. Pic: @katehudson/ Instagram
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She captioned it: "Travel. 2020," along with a flushed face emoji.
And it appears the virus is still on her mind. The star, 40, posted photographs and a video as she was getting her make-up done on 11 March, with some added germ emojis - saying it is "all I see".
In a further post, Hudson said: "And now... with every serious bone in my body.
"Stay safe! Wash hands! Be mindful!"
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, posted a video on her Instagram page in February, telling her 7.7 million followers: "I am shooting in this small town in Italy.
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"I'm nowhere near the north. Thank you for your concerns.
"Everybody was calling and texting me and talking about the coronavirus in the north of Italy. It's really sad, but we're further away."
In a previous post, the 44-year-old said she would be in the country for a week.


skynewsus--2020-03-12--Kate Beckinsale tells of Weinstein's 'inhumane bullying' and 'sick covert abuse'

Kate Beckinsale has told how she suffered `` inhumane bullying '' and `` sick covert abuse '' at the hands of Harvey Weinstein .
The actress shared an Instagram post about the disgraced film producer , who was jailed for 23 years on Thursday after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault .
She is among several actresses and women involved in the industry posting about their experiences with Weinstein , 67 , following the sentencing .
Beckinsale said his jail term comes as a `` huge relief '' .
Next to an image taken at the 2001 US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star wrote a lengthy post , saying the event took place at the beginning of October that year , just weeks after 9/11 .
She wore a loosely fitted white suit , with her hair pulled back .
In her post , she wrote : `` We all refused to go because holding a premiere mere weeks after 9/11 with the city still smoking felt like the most insensitive , tone deaf , disrespectful idea possible .
`` But Harvey insisted .
We flew into New York and somehow got through it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if I would like to bring my less than two-year-old daughter to his house for a playdate with his similar aged daughter .
I said OK. '' I turned up and he immediately called for his nanny to take the babies to another room to play .
I went to go with them and he said 'no , you wait here ' .
`` The minute the door closed he started screaming 'you stupid f****** c*** , you c*** you ruined my premiere ' .
`` I had no idea what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He said , 'if I am throwing a red carpet you get in a tight dress , you shake your ass , you shake your t*** , you do not go down it looking like a f****** lesbian you stupid f****** c*** . '
`` The shock made me burst into tears .
I tried to say , 'Harvey , the city is on fire .
People are still looking for their relatives .
None of us even felt the premiere was appropriate , much less coming out dressed like it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said , ' I do n't care - it 's my f****** premiere and if I want p**** on the red carpet that 's what I get . '
'' Beckinsale said she `` managed to get myself and my child out of there and yes that was one of many experiences I had that there was no recourse for , and falls under no felony '' .
`` But I was punished for it , and for other instances where I said 'no ' to him for years , insidiously and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Hearing that he has gone to prison for 23 years is a huge relief to me on behalf of all the women he sexually assaulted or raped , and I hope will be a deterrent to that sort of behaviour in this and any other industry .
`` Having said that , the crimes that are not crimes , the inhumane bullying and sick covert abuse for which there is still no recourse no matter who you tell ( and I did tell ) , these too need to go . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her alcohol when she was just 17 .
Once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood , the Oscar-winning producer was sentenced to 23 years in prison by a judge in New York on Thursday after being convicted of assaulting production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping former aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013 .
They are just two of dozens of women who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct , with allegations going back several decades .
Among them are stars including Gwyneth Paltrow , Angelina Jolie , Jennifer Lawrence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His landmark conviction and sentencing is something many women thought they would never see due to his power and influence in the entertainment industry .
Mira Sorvino , one of the actresses who alleged he attacked her , said she cried after the sentencing .
She tweeted : `` I literally cried tears of amazement , gratitude that the justice system has worked on behalf of all of his victims today . ''
Rosanna Arquette , another of his high-profile accusers , told of her `` gratitude to all the silence breakers '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the survivors of Weinstein '' and the `` brave women who testified '' .
In a separate case , prosecutors in Los Angeles filed sexual assault charges against Weinstein in January and have now begun the process of extraditing him from New York to their jurisdiction .
A spokesman said : `` The Los Angeles County District Attorney 's Office has begun the process of extraditing defendant Weinstein to California to face the sexual assault charges that were filed in January .
`` No arraignment date has been set .
Once a date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notify the public . ''
In that case , Weinstein is charged with one felony count each of forcible rape , forcible oral copulation , sexual penetration by use of force and sexual battery by restraint .
He has denied all the charges .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The disgraced mogul 's sentencing was praised as a `` major moment for the silence-breakers and for women battling everywhere for their right to work in a safe workplace without fear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Up UK , part of the global movement against sexual harassment .
And Fieldfisher 's Jill Greenfield , who is running the UK civil litigation against Weinstein , said his sentencing is a `` hugely positive step for UK victims '' .
Ms Greenfield , a personal injury solicitor , added : `` They provided background information to the DA before the trial , and written submissions for consideration for sentencing by Judge Burke .
`` There is some satisfaction for them having had their say and in knowing that the court in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them in the UK .
`` Now Weinstein is locked up , it must be time to question the enablers around him , who allowed his abhorrent criminal behaviour to go unchecked for so long .

Kate Beckinsale has told how she suffered "inhumane bullying" and "sick covert abuse" at the hands of Harvey Weinstein.
The actress shared an Instagram post about the disgraced film producer, who was jailed for 23 years on Thursday after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
She is among several actresses and women involved in the industry posting about their experiences with Weinstein, 67, following the sentencing.
Image: Weinstein has been jailed for 23 years for rape and sexual assault
Beckinsale said his jail term comes as a "huge relief".
Next to an image taken at the 2001 US premiere for her film Serendipity, the star wrote a lengthy post, saying the event took place at the beginning of October that year, just weeks after 9/11.
She wore a loosely fitted white suit, with her hair pulled back.
In her post, she wrote: "We all refused to go because holding a premiere mere weeks after 9/11 with the city still smoking felt like the most insensitive, tone deaf, disrespectful idea possible.
"But Harvey insisted. We flew into New York and somehow got through it. The next morning Harvey called me and asked if I would like to bring my less than two-year-old daughter to his house for a playdate with his similar aged daughter. I said OK.
"I turned up and he immediately called for his nanny to take the babies to another room to play. I went to go with them and he said 'no, you wait here'.
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Image: Kate Beckinsale posted this statement about Harvey Weinstein on Instagram
"The minute the door closed he started screaming 'you stupid f****** c***, you c*** you ruined my premiere'.
"I had no idea what he was talking about and started to shake.
"He said, 'if I am throwing a red carpet you get in a tight dress, you shake your ass, you shake your t***, you do not go down it looking like a f****** lesbian you stupid f****** c***.'
"The shock made me burst into tears. I tried to say, 'Harvey, the city is on fire. People are still looking for their relatives. None of us even felt the premiere was appropriate, much less coming out dressed like it's a bachelor party'.
"He said, 'I don't care - it's my f****** premiere and if I want p**** on the red carpet that's what I get.'"
Image: A sketch from his sentencing shows the disgraced film producer in a wheelchair in court
Beckinsale said she "managed to get myself and my child out of there and yes that was one of many experiences I had that there was no recourse for, and falls under no felony".
"But I was punished for it, and for other instances where I said 'no' to him for years, insidiously and seeming irreversibly."
She continued: "Hearing that he has gone to prison for 23 years is a huge relief to me on behalf of all the women he sexually assaulted or raped, and I hope will be a deterrent to that sort of behaviour in this and any other industry.
"Having said that, the crimes that are not crimes, the inhumane bullying and sick covert abuse for which there is still no recourse no matter who you tell (and I did tell), these too need to go."
Beckinsale has previously told how Weinstein offered her alcohol when she was just 17.
Once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, the Oscar-winning producer was sentenced to 23 years in prison by a judge in New York on Thursday after being convicted of assaulting production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping former aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
They are just two of dozens of women who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, with allegations going back several decades.
Image: Actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan (below) are among dozens of women who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct
Among them are stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lawrence, Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan.
His landmark conviction and sentencing is something many women thought they would never see due to his power and influence in the entertainment industry.
Mira Sorvino, one of the actresses who alleged he attacked her, said she cried after the sentencing.
She tweeted: "I literally cried tears of amazement, gratitude that the justice system has worked on behalf of all of his victims today."
Rosanna Arquette, another of his high-profile accusers, told of her "gratitude to all the silence breakers", including McGowan, "and all the survivors of Weinstein" and the "brave women who testified".
In a separate case, prosecutors in Los Angeles filed sexual assault charges against Weinstein in January and have now begun the process of extraditing him from New York to their jurisdiction.
A spokesman said: "The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has begun the process of extraditing defendant Weinstein to California to face the sexual assault charges that were filed in January.
"No arraignment date has been set. Once a date has been set, our office will notify the public."
In that case, Weinstein is charged with one felony count each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force and sexual battery by restraint.
He has denied all the charges.
:: Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker
The disgraced mogul's sentencing was praised as a "major moment for the silence-breakers and for women battling everywhere for their right to work in a safe workplace without fear of abuse and harassment" by Time's Up UK, part of the global movement against sexual harassment.
And Fieldfisher's Jill Greenfield, who is running the UK civil litigation against Weinstein, said his sentencing is a "hugely positive step for UK victims".
Ms Greenfield, a personal injury solicitor, added: "They provided background information to the DA before the trial, and written submissions for consideration for sentencing by Judge Burke.
"There is some satisfaction for them having had their say and in knowing that the court in New York took into account what happened to them in the UK.
"Now Weinstein is locked up, it must be time to question the enablers around him, who allowed his abhorrent criminal behaviour to go unchecked for so long.
"Civil proceedings for the UK victims continues."


skynewsus--2020-03-11--Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years in landmark rape case

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault .
The disgraced movie producer broke his courtroom silence during Wednesday 's hearing - sounding unrepentant .
Speaking from a wheelchair behind the defence table , Weinstein said he was `` totally confused '' - adding : `` I feel remorse for all of the men who are going through this fight . ''
The 67-year-old also told the court in New York that he had fond memories of his accusers , and that men facing allegations as a result of the # MeToo movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us understood '' .
Once one of Hollywood 's most influential figures , Weinstein was convicted of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping former aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013 following a landmark trial earlier this year .
Prosecutors said Weinstein committed a `` lifetime of abuse towards others '' .
Speaking about his accusers on Wednesday , he said : `` I 'm not going to say these are n't great people .
I had wonderful times with these people . ''
He said his wives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no knowledge of his actions , and that he went to `` extraordinary lengths to hide my extramarital affairs '' .
Weinstein 's lawyer Donna Rotunno said he had walked into court `` with the forces of the media pushing against him '' , that he had heart problems and other medical issues , and that there was `` a lot he gave up '' to achieve his success .
The former producer , whose films included Shakespeare In Love , Pulp Fiction , The English Patient and Gangs Of New York , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial and arrived at the sentencing in a wheelchair , due to back problems caused by a car crash last year .
But despite the plea for leniency , judges handed him a sentence nearer to the maximum of 29 years than their requested minimum of five .
Afterwards , Ms Rotunno described the term as `` obscene '' and said : `` We were looking for fairness , and we did n't get it . ''
During the hearing , lead prosecutor Joan Illuzzi told the court that had it not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would never have been stopped from hurting more lives '' .
Describing the movie mogul as a `` sex addict and an anger addict '' who `` got drunk on power '' , she said his trial had shown `` a few survivors of his wrath but there were many more '' .
His convictions were for a criminal sexual act in the first degree involving Ms Haleyi , and third-degree rape involving Ms Mann .
Both women were applauded by onlookers as they arrived to speak at the hearing .
In tears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the 2006 attack `` scarred me deeply , mentally and emotionally , perhaps irreparably - perhaps forever '' .
She told the court : `` I believe that if Harvey Weinstein was not convicted by this jury , it would happen again and again and again . ''
More than 100 women , including famous actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow , Salma Hayek and Uma Thurman , have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct stretching back decades , fuelling the # MeToo movement against sexual abuse and harassment .
After the sentencing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves the Silence Breakers - including actresses Ashley Judd , Rose McGowan and Rosanna Arquette - released a statement saying : `` Harvey Weinstein 's legacy will always be that he 's a convicted rapist .
`` He is going to jail - but no amount of jail time will repair the lives he ruined , the careers he destroyed , or the damage he has caused . ''
Time 's Up UK , the British arm of the global campaign group launched in the wake of the Weinstein allegations , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major moment for the silence breakers and for women battling everywhere for their right to work in a safe workplace without fear of abuse and harassment .
`` It is also a major moment for justice and the system of justice .
`` The precedence of this case can not be underestimated .
A group of brave women were listened to and believed .
A man who abused his power has faced consequences . ''
In a statement following the hearing , New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance thanked the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court for imposing a sentence that puts sexual predators and abusive partners in all segments of society on notice , '' he said .
`` We thank the survivors for their remarkable statements today and indescribable courage over the last two years .
`` Harvey Weinstein deployed nothing less than an army of spies to keep them silent .
But they refused to be silent , and they were heard .
Their words took down a predator and put him behind bars , and gave hope to survivors of sexual violence all across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Following his trial , which ended in February , Weinstein was found not guilty of the most serious charges made against him , predatory sexual assault and first-degree rape , which could have resulted in a life sentence .
Now that he has been sentenced , his lawyers can move forward with a promised appeal .
A second criminal case - for which Weinstein denies the charges - is pending in California .
The Los Angeles District Attorney 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Weinstein to face sexual assault charges there .

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
The disgraced movie producer broke his courtroom silence during Wednesday's hearing - sounding unrepentant.
Speaking from a wheelchair behind the defence table, Weinstein said he was "totally confused" - adding: "I feel remorse for all of the men who are going through this fight."
Image: Harvey Weinstein, pictured in February, was found guilty following a landmark trial earlier this year
The 67-year-old also told the court in New York that he had fond memories of his accusers, and that men facing allegations as a result of the #MeToo movement are accused of "things that none of us understood".
Once one of Hollywood's most influential figures, Weinstein was convicted of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping former aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013 following a landmark trial earlier this year.
Prosecutors said Weinstein committed a "lifetime of abuse towards others".
Speaking about his accusers on Wednesday, he said: "I'm not going to say these aren't great people. I had wonderful times with these people."
He said his wives during different periods of his life had no knowledge of his actions, and that he went to "extraordinary lengths to hide my extramarital affairs".
Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno said he had walked into court "with the forces of the media pushing against him", that he had heart problems and other medical issues, and that there was "a lot he gave up" to achieve his success.
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Image: Mimi Haleyi, one of Weinstein's accusers, spoke in court
Image: Jessica Mann pictured leave the courtroom following the sentencing
The former producer, whose films included Shakespeare In Love, Pulp Fiction, The English Patient and Gangs Of New York, had used a walking frame throughout his trial and arrived at the sentencing in a wheelchair, due to back problems caused by a car crash last year.
But despite the plea for leniency, judges handed him a sentence nearer to the maximum of 29 years than their requested minimum of five.
Afterwards, Ms Rotunno described the term as "obscene" and said: "We were looking for fairness, and we didn't get it."
During the hearing, lead prosecutor Joan Illuzzi told the court that had it not been for women coming forward, Weinstein "would never have been stopped from hurting more lives".
Describing the movie mogul as a "sex addict and an anger addict" who "got drunk on power", she said his trial had shown "a few survivors of his wrath but there were many more".
Image: Actresses Annabella Sciorria and Rosie Perez were also at the hearing
His convictions were for a criminal sexual act in the first degree involving Ms Haleyi, and third-degree rape involving Ms Mann.
Both women were applauded by onlookers as they arrived to speak at the hearing.
In tears, Ms Haleyi told Judge James Burke that the 2006 attack "scarred me deeply, mentally and emotionally, perhaps irreparably - perhaps forever".
She told the court: "I believe that if Harvey Weinstein was not convicted by this jury, it would happen again and again and again."
Image: Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno described his jail term as 'obscene'
Image: New York State Court police stood guard at the courtroom during the hearing
More than 100 women, including famous actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and Uma Thurman, have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct stretching back decades, fuelling the #MeToo movement against sexual abuse and harassment.
After the sentencing, a group of 24 accusers who call themselves the Silence Breakers - including actresses Ashley Judd, Rose McGowan and Rosanna Arquette - released a statement saying: "Harvey Weinstein's legacy will always be that he's a convicted rapist.
"He is going to jail - but no amount of jail time will repair the lives he ruined, the careers he destroyed, or the damage he has caused."
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Time's Up UK, the British arm of the global campaign group launched in the wake of the Weinstein allegations, said: "Today's landmark sentencing decision is a major moment for the silence breakers and for women battling everywhere for their right to work in a safe workplace without fear of abuse and harassment.
"It is also a major moment for justice and the system of justice.
"The precedence of this case cannot be underestimated. A group of brave women were listened to and believed. A man who abused his power has faced consequences."
In a statement following the hearing, New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance thanked the court and survivors.
"We thank the court for imposing a sentence that puts sexual predators and abusive partners in all segments of society on notice," he said.
"We thank the survivors for their remarkable statements today and indescribable courage over the last two years.
"Harvey Weinstein deployed nothing less than an army of spies to keep them silent. But they refused to be silent, and they were heard. Their words took down a predator and put him behind bars, and gave hope to survivors of sexual violence all across the world."
:: Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker
Following his trial, which ended in February, Weinstein was found not guilty of the most serious charges made against him, predatory sexual assault and first-degree rape, which could have resulted in a life sentence.
Now that he has been sentenced, his lawyers can move forward with a promised appeal.
A second criminal case - for which Weinstein denies the charges - is pending in California.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has now started the extradition process for Weinstein to face sexual assault charges there.