Ace Worldwide News Group 21:55 on 19/09/2020

(LONDON) #Coronavirus Report: Scientists claim third of UK #COVID19 victims in July and August died from other causes including cancer or who were run over and killed, but who had tested positive for #coronavirus, were included among the virus deaths even though it did not kill them #AceHealthDesk report

#AceHealthReport – Sept.19: A third of the people recorded to have died from #Covid19 in July and August may have actually passed away due to other causes, such as cancer or being hit by a car, Oxford University research has suggested: Experts at Oxford University have found that around 30 per cent of those included in the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) coronavirus deaths toll over the summer actually died primarily from other conditions: The data comes as the Government introduces its new Rule of Six measures to combat the further spread of the disease:

#Coronavirus Report: Scientists claim third of UK #COVID19 victims in July and August died from other causes MailOnline.Com/

The real Covid deaths: How 238 of the 796 Covid victims recorded in July actually died from other causes, including cancer or being killed by cars, while 93 of the 312 Covid victims recorded in August are now believed to have not been killed by the virus, analysis by the Office for National Statistics has shown.

Figures suggest one in 13 people who were said to have died from coronavirus during the whole pandemic did not die primarily from the disease

The study shows that people who may have died from cancer or who were run over and killed, but who had tested positive for coronavirus, were included among the virus deaths even though it did not kill them: Figures revealed in The Telegraph state that approximately one in 13 people who were said to have died from coronavirus during the whole pandemic did not die primarily from the disease: This means that 7.8 per cent (3,877) of those listed as Covid-19 deaths by the Government did not die due to the virus being the primary cause:

Dr Jason Oke, of the Centre of Evidence Based Medicine at the university, told The Telegraph: ‘The true death rate is important to know as it gives us an idea of impact: ‘Clearly Covid was having a massive impact in March and April, but we need to now know if the disease is taking the same toll as before. The impact now seems to be lessening and, if true, which it certainly looks like at the moment as there is not the same fatality rate, then that will guide decisions on managing risk, so it’s important to get this number right.’

Guidance on meeting up during the pandemic

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During the period of July to August this percentage rose to 28.8 per cent of all deaths: This figure would mean that Covid-19 was not the main cause of death for 465 of the Government’s recorded cases out of 1,617 victims: The Government has added those who did not die primarily from Covid-19 to its official lists even though the World Health Organisation has said that even if coronavirus appears on a death certificate as a significant factor in the death it should not be included.

“ Officially during the pandemic 263,826 deaths were recorded in England and Wales with 218,143 from other causes. Using the university’s data this suggest that 45,683 died from coronavirus than the Government’s figure of 49,560 “

“ The team from Oxford University is concerned that the over counting will get worse as the pandemic continues and that it will give a false representation of the true figure “

The information has led Matt Hancock to order an urgent review of the data and this led the Government to reduce its covid-19 death figure by 5,377 to 43,329: From now on only deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus within 28 days of death will be listed as having died from the virus.

Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, said it was difficult to say how much impact the virus may have had on someone’s death: He said: ‘It’s a difficult judgement call to make. Say for example you have a patient with leukaemia and they get Covid-19 and a couple of weeks later they die: There is evidence that they had got some degree of pneumonia but what do you put as the primary cause of death? The primary cause is leukaemia but they might not have died if they had not got covid-19.’

#AceHealthDesk report ……………..Published: Sept.19: 2020:

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Ace Worldwide News Group 21:43 on 19/09/2020

(FRANCE) Coronavirus Report: Cumulative rises to a total to 442,194 with daily infections more than 9,700-per-day: The number of people who have died from #COVID19 was up by 26 on Saturday at 31,274, a growth significantly lower than registered the previous day #AceHealthDesk report

#AceHealthReport – Sept.19: The new cases pushed the cumulative total to 442,194 as the seven-day moving average of daily new infections rose to more than 9,700, compared with a low of 272 at the end of May, two weeks after the lockdown was lifted:

France reports new daily record with 13,500 fresh Covid-19 cases, confirms surge @France24

19/09/2020 – 20:33

A faster circulation of the virus and a six-fold increase in testing since the government made it free are the two main reasons for the scale of the increase, epidemiologists have said:

Health authorities reported: Sudden jump in the country’s daily death toll from Covid-19 on Friday because of unreported cases in one hospital near Paris:

#AceHealthDesk report …………..Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 19:59 on 19/09/2020
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(BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:25 P.M.) – JUST IN: In a new confrontation between the Russian and American forces in northeastern #Syria, two U.S. helicopters were filmed provoking a Russian patrol that was being carried-out by police units in the region #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: “Russian choppers confront US helicopters after new chase in northeast Syria: video” ………..There has been no immediate comment from the Russian Defence Ministry or the Pentagon on this new incident:

Confrontation between Russian & American choppers in #Syria was filmed and circulated across social media

By News Desk • 19 September 2020″
Video: Link: https://t.me/almasdarnews1/14176 This video footage, which has been circulating since September 16, documents the intervention of two Russian Mi-35 and Mi-8 helicopters in the incident, forcing the American Apache to retreat:

” This development comes after northeastern Syria witnessed several incidents over the past months, but the new provocation by the United States indicates that it has changed its tactics in the confrontation.”…………….”The video clip filmed from the air was circulated on social media and showed two American AH-64 Apache helicopters accompanying the Russian military police convoy while carrying out a patrol in the Al-Hasakah Governorate.”

There has been no immediate comment from the Russian Defense Ministry or the Pentagon on this new incident:

#AceNewsDesk report ……………Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 19:35 on 19/09/2020

(SEATTLE) Justice Report: Six people indicted on Friday with ‘ Conspiring to Pay Bribes ‘ of over $100,000 to Amazon Employees and Contractors in exchange for unfair competitive advantage on Amazon Ma rketplace #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran Announced EPHRAIM ROSENBERG, 45, of Brooklyn, New York; JOSEPH NILSEN, 31, and KRISTEN LECCESE, 32, of New York, New York; HADIS NUHANOVIC, 30, of Acworth, Georgia; ROHIT KADIMISETTY, 27, of Northridge, California; and NISHAD KUNJU, 31, of Hyderabad, India, are charged with conspiracy to use a communication facility to commit commercial bribery, conspiracy to access a protected computer without authorisation , conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and wire fraud: The defendants will make their initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Seattle on October 15, 2020:

Six indicted in connection with multi-million dollar scheme to bribe Amazon employees and contractors

Consultants to Amazon Marketplace merchants paid over $100,000 in bribes to secure an unfair competitive advantage worth more than $100 million

PDF: Here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/press-release/file/1317986/download

“ As the world moves increasingly to online commerce, we must ensure that the marketplace is not corrupted with unfair advantages obtained by bribes and kick‑backs,” said U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran. “The ultimate victim from this criminal conduct is the buying public who get inferior or even dangerous goods that should have been removed from the marketplace. I commend the investigators and cybersecurity experts who have worked to identify and indict those engaged in these illegal schemes.”

“ Realising they could not compete on a level playing field, the subjects turned to bribery and fraud in order to gain the upper hand. What’s equally concerning, not only did they attempt to increase sales of their own products, but sought to damage and discredit their competitors,” said Raymond Duda, Special agent in charge, FBI Seattle. “This indictment should send a message that the FBI will not sit on the sidelines while criminals try to cheat their way to the top.”

According to the Indictment, since at least 2017, the defendants have used bribery and fraud to benefit merchant accounts on the Amazon Marketplace, resulting in more than $100 million of competitive benefits to those accounts, harm to competitors, and harm to consumers: More specifically, the Indictment alleges that the defendants served as consultants to so-called third-party (“3P”) sellers on the Amazon Marketplace. Those 3P sellers consisted of individuals and entities who sold a wide range of goods, including household goods, consumer electronics, and dietary supplements on Amazon’s multi-billion-dollar electronic commerce platform. In addition to providing consulting services to these 3P sellers, some of the defendants, including NILSEN, LECCESE, and NUHANOVIC, made their own sales on the Amazon Marketplace through 3P accounts they operated:

In the course of the conspiracy described in the Indictment, the defendants paid bribes to at least ten different Amazon employees and contractors, including KUNJU, who accepted bribes as a seller-support associate in Hyderabad, India, before becoming an outside consultant who recruited and paid bribes to his former colleagues. In exchange for those bribes, the corrupted employees and contractors took the following illicit steps:

Reinstating suspended merchant accounts and product listings on the Amazon Marketplace: The corrupted employees and contractors helped reinstate products and merchant accounts that Amazon had suspended or blocked entirely from doing business on the Amazon Marketplace. The fraudulently reinstated products included dietary supplements that had been suspended because of customer-safety complaints, household electronics that had been flagged as flammable, consumer goods that had been flagged for intellectual-property violations, and other goods. The fraudulently reinstated accounts included accounts that Amazon had suspended for manipulating product reviews to deceive consumers, making improper contact with consumers, and other violations of Amazon’s seller policies and codes of conduct. The Indictment describes a variety of ways in which corrupted employees and contractors misused their positions to reinstate these accounts, including by manually reinstating product listings, and approving baseless and fraudulent merchant appeals that they themselves helped draft. In total, after their fraudulent reinstatement, the products and merchants earned in excess of $100 million in sales revenue.
Facilitating attacks against competitors: The corrupted employees and contractors facilitated attacks against competitors’ 3P accounts and product listings, by (a) sharing competitive intelligence about competitors’ revenues, customers, advertising campaigns, and suppliers; (b) using their inside access to Amazon’s network to suspend competitors’ 3P accounts; and (c) providing consultants with information about Amazon’s internal algorithms, which allowed the consultants to flood competitors’ product listings with fictitious negative product reviews.
Misappropriating Amazon’s highly confidential business information: The corrupted employees and contractors also provided consultants and 3P sellers with unauthorized access to Amazon’s highly confidential standard operating procedures and algorithms. These materials provided an obvious, unfair, competitive benefit to 3P sellers, by giving them coveted insight into the systems that power Amazon’s search engine, Amazon’s product reviews, and Amazon’s enforcement processes. The misappropriated data also included the contact information for Amazon employees and consumers, which the members of the conspiracy misused and shared widely.
Circumventing Amazon’s internal limits on 3P accounts: The corrupted employees and contractors conveyed exclusive benefits that circumvented Amazon’s rules and regulations. In exchange for bribes, they increased 3P sellers’ storage limits in Amazon’s warehouses, facilitated 3P sellers’ otherwise meritless requests to sell products in restricted categories, and provided 3P sellers with inside knowledge about the most successful advertising campaigns and most profitable product listings.

Conspiracy to use a communication facility in furtherance of commercial bribery, and to gain unauthorized access to a protected computer is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and wire fraud, are punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations, and the Department of Justice Office of International Affairs.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Siddharth Velamoor and Steven Masada.

Ace Worldwide News Group 19:05 on 19/09/2020

(ATHENS, Greece.) #AceWeatherReport: #CycloneLanos known as a “ Medicane “ (Mediterranean Hu rricane ) leaving at least two people dead and another missing at sea as hundreds of people were trapped in flooded buildings: Flights and ferry services were cancelled and tourists were advised to stay indoors #AceN ewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Two people have been confirmed dead and another is missing after a hurricane-like storm swept across Greece: Hundreds of people were trapped in flooded buildings as Cyclone Ianos, known as a “medicane” (Mediterranean hurricane), battered areas north of Athens: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sent three senior officials to the worst-hit central region: Train services linking the north and south of the country have been cut:

#CycloneLanos Two dead as ‘medicane’ sweeps across Greece on Saturday leaving hundreds trapped in flooded buildings BBC.Com/

Sheep breeders reach a flooded farm to save their animals, following a storm near the village of Megala Kalyvia, in central Greece, September 19, 2020 Reuters
Farms in central Greece were inundated as rivers burst their banks

Footage on social media showed huge waves lashing the beaches on the Ionian islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos on Friday as the storm headed in: Flights and ferry services were cancelled and tourists were advised to stay indoors: As Ianos churned eastwards overnight, the city of Karditsa north of Athens was lashed by winds of up to 120km/h (75mph) that brought down trees and power lines and triggered landslides: TV images showed Karditsa badly flooded, with a bridge collapsed: “We’re dealing with a total catastrophe,” said Nikolaos Gousios, a resident of nearby Farsala village:

A man was found dead on his farm in the Karditsa area while the body of a woman was recovered from her flooded home in a nearby town, local media reported: Another woman was swept away in her car and has not yet been found, firefighters said:

A search is also taking place for a boat believed to be carrying 55 migrants off the western Peloponnese that was reported to be in distress on Friday: However, the Greek coast guard told AFP news agency that the boat may have changed course after receiving no help:

On Saturday, the cyclone was bearing down on the greater Athens region but there were no reports of damage so far, Reuters reported: Medicanes – tropical-like cyclones – have only been categorised by meteorologists in the past 40 years, according to Kostas Lagouvardos, an expert at the Athens Observatory:

#AceNewsDesk report ………Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 18:33 on 19/09/2020

(LONDON) Press Release Statement Report: The Ex-Gratia Scheme that was initially set up in June 2013 to reco gnise the Government’s huge debt of gratitude for their service agrees to more Afghan citizens who w orked as interpreters in the British Forces on the frontline in Helmand and risked their lives to apply for relocation in U.K. from October AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Afghan civilians worked as interpreters for British forces on the frontline in Helmand from May 2006 – December 2014, serving alongside them in extremely dangerous situations: They were often the eyes and ears of British forces, and their linguistic and cultural expertise enabled the UK to work hand-in-hand with our Afghan partners and local communities while protecting British troops:

More Afghan interpreters who risked their lives supporting British troops to begin new lives in the UK

Dozens more Afghan interpreters who supported British Armed Forces on the frontline in Helmand Province will be able to move to the UK as part of an expanded relocation scheme announced by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel.

Ministry of Defence

The Ex-Gratia Scheme was initially set up in June 2013 to recognise the Government’s huge debt of gratitude for their service: Under the scheme, interpreters could choose to either relocate to the UK, receive 5 years of training and a monthly stipend, or receive the equivalent of 18 months’ salary: Through the scheme, 445 former staff and their families have chosen to relocate to the UK, meaning a total of 1,319 Afghan interpreters and their families have already been supported as they create new lives in the UK: The new changes will significantly expand the eligibility criteria for former interpreters to apply for the relocation offer: Until now, former employees must have been made redundant on or after 01 May 2006 with 12 months or more service outside the wire on the frontline:

Today’s announcement will allow an additional cohort of interpreters – those who resigned on or after 01 May 2006 after serving a minimum of 18 months on the frontline – to apply for relocation: Their spouses and children will also benefit from the expanded scheme:

Home Secretary Priti Patel said:

Courageous Afghans worked side by side with our Armed Forces to defeat terrorism, risking their own lives in the pursuit of peace.

In recognition of their dedication, today we are fulfilling our promise and have expanded the relocation scheme so that more brave Afghans and their families can come and build a new life in the UK.

The Defence Secretary and Home Secretary visited Stanford Training Area in Norfolk this week to observe Afghan nationals training British troops prior to their Op TORAL deployment, which sees British troops train and mentor Afghan forces and provide force protection for NATO advisors with the Kabul Security Force: Afghan nationals routinely support the training that troops undertake to provide an element of realism – performing the roles of interpreters, leading politicians and members of the public:

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

Our efforts in Afghanistan simply could not have been possible without the help of brave interpreters who risked their lives to work alongside our personnel throughout the conflict.

They did not leave us behind then, and we will not leave them behind now. It is crucial there is a fair system in place to support those who want to relocate to the UK, and that is why we are going even further to make sure more individuals have the opportunity to apply for relocation.

The Home Office and Defence will always work together to address policy issues and promote British values.

The changes to the scheme will be made through secondary legislation in October and be implemented shortly afterwards.

#AceNewsDesk report …………….Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 18:17 on 19/09/2020

(PARIS, France.) JUST IN: Police arrested former presidential guard from Central African Republic (CAR) Eric Danboy Bagdale for alleged ‘ War Crimes ‘ on Tuesday according to AFP News Agency #Ace NewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Police in France have arrested a former presidential guard from the Central African Republic (CAR) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity: Eric Danboy Bagale was taken to Paris after his arrest in eastern France on Tuesday, the AFP news agency reports:

Police have arrested ‘ Eric Danboy Bagdale ‘ for alleged ‘War Crimes & Crimes Against Humanity ‘ on Tuesday in eastern France

He is accused of leading a group of largely Christian militias which carried out revenge killings after the CAR’s president was ousted in 2013: Thousands of people died in the violence that followed:

‘ The CAR has faced instability since gaining independence from France in 1960: But in 2013, Muslim rebels from the Seleka umbrella group seized power in the majority-Christian country ‘

Mr Bagale has been indicted for both his actions as head of former President François Bozizé’s guard and later as head of the mostly Christian anti-Balaka militias, according to the AFP news agency: The former president is himself the subject of UN sanctions over the actions of anti-Balaka militias:

A peace deal was signed between the government and 14 armed groups last year, but the violence has continued: More than a million people have been displaced or forced to leave the country, according to the UN refugee agency:

#AceNewsDesk report ……………Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 17:59 on 19/09/2020

(LONDON) MET West Area Command Unit Report: Detectives searching for a suspect who attacked and ‘ se riously sexually assaulted and beat a woman ‘ in Acton on Thursday night around 23:00hrs are asking for the publics help in trying to catch him: Can you help ? #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted and beaten by a stranger in Acton: Officers were called at 22:47hrs on Thursday, 17 September to Brouncker Road, W3, following reports of a suspected sexual assault in progress: Officers searched the area with the assistance of the National Police Air Service: The victim, aged in her forties, is being supported by specially trained officers: Extensive enquiries are underway to trace the man responsible:

MET Update Appeal After after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted and beaten by a stranger in Acton on Thursday

Enquiries continue, led by the West Area Command Unit: Now detectives are asking members of the public to come forward if they have information or witnessed what happened: There have been no arrests at this time:

Detective Sergeant David Baldwin, from the Met’s West Area Command Unit, leads the investigation. He said: “At this time we believe the victim was attacked by a stranger and we are conducting extensive enquiries to track this man down: “I am asking the public, if they have any information about this vicious attack, to come forward and tell us what they know. By sharing your information you can help keep our communities safer.”

Chief Superintendent Peter Gardner, Commander of the Met’s West Area, said: “This is a horrific and cowardly attack and my thoughts are with the victim who has gone through a terrifying ordeal. I appeal to you all, if you have seen or heard anything, please don’t hesitate to contact us: “This is a dangerous individual and we will not rest until he is arrested.”.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD8959/17SEP. To give information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

#AceNewsDesk report ………..Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 17:44 on 19/09/2020

(LONDON) Snaresbrook Crown Court Report: Five men have been sentenced to a total of 35yrs-in-prison on Frida y for firearms offences after officers recovered 2-semi-automatic-weapons ‘ one cocked and loaded ‘ from a vehicle together with ammunition and a balaclava in 2019 #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Five men have been jailed for firearms offences after officers recovered two loaded semi-automatic firearms from a vehicle in east London: The men were sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 18 September to seven years imprisonment each (a total of 35 years):

Five men jailed after firearms recovered from car in Tower Hamlets in 2019

Charles Junior Frimpong, 23 (03.04.1996), of Pinner Park Gardens, Harrow;
Riccardo Christophe, 29 (09.07.90), of Albion Road, Hackney;
Abdul Noor, 23 (01.01.97), of Crystal Way, Dagenham;
Korey Lawrence, 25 (16.03.94), of Bethune Road, Hackney;
Jahvon Robinson, 22 (10.09.97), of Manchester Road, Tower Hamlets.

Case Notes: They were all found guilty of conspiracy to possess two firearms and conspiracy to possess ammunition on Wednesday, 4 March following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court: On Monday, 11 February 2019 at about 19:50hrs armed officers attempted to stop a silver Vauxhall Astra in Ewhurst Close, E1, as a result of a proactive police operation…………….However, as officers approached the vehicle, five male occupants decamped and sprinted from the scene, leaving the engine running. One of the males was seen by officers to discard a firearm as they were chased: Frimpong, Lawrence and Noor were chased, detained and arrested by officers at the scene…………..The driver, Christophe, was able to evade capture but he handed himself in to an east London police station a few hours later at 21:50hrs. He admitted to the station officer that he was driving the vehicle…………Officers searched the abandoned vehicle and surrounding area and found two semi-automatic firearms – one inside a rucksack on the front passenger seat and one on the floor near to the car, which the man had discarded earlier. Both weapons, 8mm modified hand guns, were loaded and one had the hammer cocked to fire: A balaclava along with a box containing plastic latex gloves were also recovered. During their interviews, all four denied knowing anything about the firearms. They were all subsequently charged the next day: Detectives carried out a number of enquiries and identified Robinson as the fifth occupant of the car……………He was arrested on Tuesday, 23 April 2019 and charged the next day “

Detective Inspector Glenn Butler, from Specialist Crime, said:“Firearms have absolutely no place on our streets. I hope this sentence deters others from carrying firearms and highlights that those who think they are above the law will be brought to justice: “I have no doubt that the firearms recovered would have been used to cause serious or even fatal injuries in the hands of those convicted or others: “I would like to thank my team, supported by firearm officers, for their dedication and commitment in removing illegally held firearms from the streets of London. Both firearms were loaded and thankfully police action on the day prevented them from being discharged: “Tackling violent crime is the Met’s top priority and I want the public to be reassured that even during these challenging times, a great deal of work is continuing to identify and pursue offenders, help bring perpetrators to justice and take weapons off the streets.”

#AceNewsDesk report ………Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 16:25 on 19/09/2020

(LONDON) JUST IN: MET Report: Protestors gathered in ‘ Trafalgar Square ‘ on Saturday after noon in ‘ Choose Your Side ‘ as violence broke out and anti- vaxers, anti-lockdown and anti -everything as officers try to enforce restrictions against spread of #coronavirus #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Police are aware of a number of people gathered to protest today in Trafalgar Square: As indicated previously, officers have been in attendance and adopted the four Es approach to explain, engage and encourage them to leave throughout today: Despite this, protesters have remained, putting themselves and others at risk:

https://twitter.com/steverightnleft/status/1307272170687655938?s=21

Video Just In: https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1307322722536562690?s=21

This, coupled with pockets of hostility and outbreaks of violence towards officers, means we will now be taking enforcement action to disperse those who remain in the area. Those who remain may get arrested: It is important to remember that we are still in the middle of a global pandemic, and the changes have been introduced to help control the spread of the virus, keep everybody safe and save lives:

We encourage those in attendance to leave the area immediately.

+ Throughout this period the vast majority of Londoners have complied with the regulations. We all need to continue to do our part to prevent the spread of the virus. Please continue to act responsibly – maintain social distancing, respect the new regulations, and help keep yourself, your friends and family safe.

Exceptions to the new regulations include gatherings organised by certain types of body (such as a business or a charity), having carried out a full risk assessment and taken all steps to limit the transmission of the virus: Other exemptions apply to gatherings that are necessary for the purposes of work, taking part in sports, to protest or to provide emergency assistance.

For a full list of exemptions, visit legislation.gov.uk and see the attached open letter intended for persons organising and / or participating in public gatherings:

#AceNewsDesk report …………Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 11:52 on 19/09/2020

(CHICAGO) ICE/ERO REPORT: Air Operations have removed a Somali man on Thursday who was convicted in 2016 in U.S. District Court of providing aid to a terror organisation al- #Shabaab from 2008 – 2012 #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: Mahdi Mohammed Hashi, 31, a citizen of Somalia, was removed by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago Field Office via an ICE Air Operations charter flight without incident: Once in Somalia, ICE officers transferred custody of Hashi to local authorities:

ICE/ERO Removes Somali man convicted in 2016 of aiding al – #Shabaab terror group during 2008 – 2012

“ICE is committed to removing individuals who threaten not only public safety, but also national security,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Director Tony Pham. “This case is a prime example of the work we do to protect the homeland and pursue individuals engaged in supporting terror organizations.”

“ We are dedicated to our mission of removing individuals who threaten the safety of our communities,” said Thomas Feeley, interim field office director for ERO Chicago. “This case illustrates that the U.S. will actively pursue those individuals engaged in supporting terror organizations. With the help of our federal and international partners, we continue to be vigilant against the threat to our communities.”

From approximately April 2008 to August 2012, Hashi served as a member of al-Shabaab in Somalia: In 2012, he was extradited to the United States to face federal prosecution in the Eastern District of New York. Hashi pleaded guilty to providing material support to al-Shabaab, and on January 29, 2016, was sentenced to nine years imprisonment and issued a judicial order of removal: Upon his release from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Leavenworth, Kansas, he entered ICE custody April 6, 2020:

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives are urged to contact ICE by calling the ICE Tip Line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

#AceNewsDesk report ……………Published: Sept.19: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 10:30 on 19/09/2020
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(LONDON) Julian #Assange Trial: Confirmed that President Trump Offered him a deal if he shared who his source was for Podesta Emails — And It Wasn’t Russia! #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.19: 2020: President Trump offered Julian Assange a deal if he were to disclose his source of the DNC emails released before the 2016 election: Julian Assange did not share who provided him the DNC emails he leaked before the 2016 election but he did unequivocally claim that it wasn’t a state actor (i.e. Russia).

This entire lie – that Russia hacked the DNC and provided the hacked emails to Assange and WikiLeaks – was the driver behind the Trump-Russia collusion narrative and the Mueller investigation.

We didn’t find out until May 2020 that the owner of Crowdstike stated under oath that he could not prove that Russia hacked the DNC and provided these hacked emails to WikiLeaks. This was because Democrat Adam Schiff prevented the release of these emails which would prove him a liar after stating for years that this is what happened.

On March 8, 2020 and before on June 16, 2019, we presented arguments against the Mueller gang’s assertion that the DNC was hacked by Russians.

Cyber expert Yaacov Apelbaum posted an incredible report with information basically proving that the DNC was not hacked by the Russians.

So we knew this, but we never knew conclusively who provided the emails to WikiLeaks.

Today it was reported in a British Court that the President of the US attempted to get this information from Assange. The Daily Mail reports:

Donald Trump offered Julian Assange a ‘win-win’ deal to avoid extradition if he disclosed the source behind leaked Democratic party emails, a court heard today.
Jennifer Robinson, one the lawyer’s representing the WikiLeaks founder, said Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher and Trump associate Charles Johnson acted as conduits for the President to tout an arrangement.
They said Assange, 49, would be left alone to ‘get on with his life’ if he revealed the DNC hacking source, which was of ‘value’ to Mr Trump, Ms Robinson claimed.

The Daily Mail further reported:

Ms Robinson said Mr Rohrabacher said he had come to London to talk to Assange about ‘what might be necessary to get him out’ and presented him with a ‘win-win situation’ which would allow him to leave the embassy and ‘get on with his life’ without fear of extradition to the US.
She said: ‘The proposal put forward by Congressman Rohrabacher was that Mr Assange identify the source for the 2016 election publications in return for some kind of pardon, assurance or agreement which would both benefit President Trump politically and prevent US indictment and extradition.
‘The meeting was concluded on the basis that Congressman Rohrabacher would return to have a direct conversation with President Trump about exactly what would be done to prevent Mr Assange’s indictment and extradition.’
The barrister added that Assange did not provide any source of information.

Assange’s attorney claims Assange is a reporter who is held against his will against the rights of journalists every where:

Others claim the charges against Assange don’t make sense in the first place:https://platform.twitter.com/embed/index.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1306739703610310658&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.com%2Fread%2Ffeeds%2F8941419%2Fposts%2F2919306355&theme=light&widgetsVersion=219d021%3A1598982042171&width=550px

Many believe that President Trump would do well to pardon Assange.

Note that there is no mention whether Assange cut the deal with President Trump or not.

Confirmed at Trial: President Trump Offered Julian Assange Deal If He Shared Who His Source Was for Podesta Emails — And It Wasn’t Russia! — The Gateway Pundit

Ace Worldwide News Group 21:00 on 18/09/2020

(SPAIN) #Coronavirus Report: From Monday more than 850,000 people will be placed in lockdown in Madrid region and face limits on travel and size of groups as the country has the highest number of cases in Europe 625,651 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University #AceHealthDesk report

#AceHealthReport – Sept.18: Parts of the Spanish capital Madrid are to be subject to lockdown restrictions to curb a rise in #Covid19 as cases across Europe continue to spike: From Monday, more than 850,000 people in the Madrid region will face limits on travel and sizes of groups: Spain has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, and Madrid is again the worst-hit region: Many northern hemisphere countries are now bracing for a second wave of the pandemic as winter approaches:

#Coronavirus Report: #Covid19 Highest spike of cases in Europe as parts of Madrid to lockdown with others such as France, U.K. …..

France recorded its highest number of new confirmed daily cases since the pandemic began, at 13,215 – a jump of nearly 3,000 more cases in 24 hours. Several cities, including Marseille and Nice, are bringing in tighter restrictions:

The UK recorded 4,322 new cases and 27 deaths on Friday – its highest number of cases since 8 May, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned a second wave was now “inevitable”. Large parts of the north of England are now subject to great lockdown measures.

Indoor restaurant dining is to be banned in the Irish capital Dublin, and all non-essential travel discouraged, after a surge in recent cases.
Denmark is lowering public gathering numbers from 100 to 50 and ordering bars and restaurants to close early
Entertainment venues and pubs in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik have been ordered to close over the weekend.

John Hopkins Confirms ……..Spain now has 625,651 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University and rates of infection in the Madrid region are more than double the national average, the Spanish government says.

From Monday, 37 of the worst hit health districts in the region will be subject to lockdown restrictions: Residents will only be able to leave their zone to go to work, school or to seek medical care. Social gatherings will be limited to six, public parks will be closed and commercial businesses will need to close by 22:00:

#AceHealthDesk report ……………..Published: Sept.18: 2020:

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(VIRGINIA) DOJ Press Release Statement Report: Indictment unsealed on Thursday charging three-computer-hacke rs operating on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to steal data related to U .S. aerospace, satellite technology and resource in third case in three days #AceNewsDesk

#AceNewsReport – Sept.18: An indictment was unsealed today charging three computer hackers, all of whom were residents and nationals of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), with engaging in a coordinated campaign of identity theft and hacking on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated foreign terrorist organisation, in order to steal critical information related to United States aerospace and satellite technology and resources:

Iranian Hackers Indicted for Stealing Data from Aerospace and Satellite Tracking Companies in U.S. and a list of 1,800 targeted-online-accounts were found related to other countries of the world

“ We will relentlessly pursue and expose those who seek to harm American companies and individuals wherever they reside in the world,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “The use of malware, the theft of commercial data and intellectual property, and the use of social engineering to steal the identities of United States citizens to accomplish unlawful acts will not be tolerated. Along with our incredible and steadfast law enforcement partners, the Eastern District of Virginia continues to lead efforts to combat serious cybercrime globally and the charges outlined in the indictment exposing IRGC linked hacking operations in the United States are just another example of the fruits of our seamless teamwork.”

“ Charged in the indictment are defendants Said Pourkarim Arabi, 34, Mohammad Reza Espargham, 25, and Mohammad Bayati, 34, all Iranian nationals residing in Iran: “For the third time in three days, the Department has charged Iranian hackers,” said John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security. “This case highlights the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ efforts to infiltrate the networks of American companies in search of valuable commercial information and intellectual property. It is yet another effort by a rogue foreign nation to steal the fruits of this country’s hard work and expertise.”

According to allegations in the indictment, the defendants’ hacking campaign, which targeted numerous companies and organizations in the United States and abroad, began in approximately July 2015 and continued until at least February 2019: The defendants at one time possessed a target list of over 1,800 online accounts, including accounts belonging to organizations and companies involved in aerospace or satellite technology and international government organizations in Australia, Israel, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

“ Today’s charges are yet another example of the FBI’s dedication to investigating those who target and attempt to steal data and proprietary information from the United States,” said James A. Dawson, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office. “Today’s charges allege that these individuals conspired in a coordinated campaign with known IRGC members and acted at their direction. The defendants targeted thousands of individuals in an attempt to steal critical information related to United States aerospace and satellite technology. The FBI remains dedicated to protecting the United States, and we continue to impose risk and consequences on cyber adversaries through our unique authorities, world-class capabilities, and enduring partnerships.”

To facilitate their victimization of these targets, the defendants engaged in a coordinated campaign of social engineering to identify real United States citizens working in the satellite and aerospace fields whose identities the defendants could assume online: The defendants then impersonated those individuals and used their stolen identities to register email addresses and fraudulently purchase domains and hacking tools for use in the scheme. The defendants then created customized spear phishing emails that purported to be from the individuals whose identities the defendants had stolen, in an attempt to entice the recipients to click on malicious links embedded in the emails. Once a recipient clicked on a malicious link, malware would be downloaded to the individual’s computer, giving the defendants unauthorized access to the recipient’s computer and network. The defendants then used additional hacking tools to maintain unauthorized access, escalate their privileges, and steal data sought by the IRGC. Using these methods, the defendants successfully compromised multiple victim networks, resulting in the theft of sensitive commercial information, intellectual property, and personal data from victim companies, including a satellite-tracking company and a satellite voice and data communication company.

Arabi is charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, obtaining information by unauthorized access to protected computers, intentional damage to protected computers, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, Arabi faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison:

Esphargham is charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, obtaining information by unauthorized access to protected computers, intentional damage to protected computers, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, Esphargham faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison:

Bayati is charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, Bayati faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison;

Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors: Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nathaniel Smith III, Jay V. Prabhu, and Danya Atiyeh are prosecuting the case with assistance from Trial Attorney Evan Turgeon of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:20-cr-217.

#AceNewsDesk report …………….Published: Sept.18: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 12:01 on 18/09/2020

(BEIJING, China.) Aviation Recovery Report: “China’s civil aviation industry is showing a steady recovery trend as the latest data shows that domestic passenger market has maintained a rising trend and with festivals and national days they expect a record number of travellers and a 10% year on year increase according to Global Times on Wednesday #AceFinanceDesk report

#AceFinanceReport – Sept.18: As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are approaching, several online travel platforms showed that the bookings for airlines tickets, hotels and scenic spots have been increasing, and the eight-day travel bonanza is expected to see record high travellers, with the virus controlled in China:

Aviation struggles throughout the world but China confirms record domestic bookings as they prevent outbound flights from cities fuelling rise in domestic travel numbers

Global Times Published: Sept.18: 2020: https://t.co/5d1eGdLnCe

The number of domestic civil aviation passengers during the National Day holidays this year will increase by about 10 percent year-on-year given the current recovery trend, and the domestic civil aviation will transport a record high of more than 15 million passengers during the National Day holidays, Lan Xiang, head of the Qunar Big Data Research Institute, told the Global Times on Wednesday:

According to Lan, last year, the peak of ticket bookings for National Day holidays came after September 20, but this year, the peak came one week ahead as some popular routes were sold out as soon as they were put on sale, some even at high prices: The ticket bookings for domestic passengers stood at 1.51 million on September 10, exceeding the level of the same day last year, he added.

Travel platform Trip.com Group said on Thursday that as of mid-September, bookings for major routes during the holidays have increased by over 200 percent from the previous month, and routes from Shanghai to Beijing, Chengdu to Beijing and Shanghai to Chengdu are the most popular ones:
Qunar data shows that during the National Day, the average price of Guangzhou-Urumqi and Shenzhen-Urumqi fare reached 2,324 yuan ($343.37) and 2,310 yuan, an increase of 12 percent and 11 percent, respectively:
Spring Airlines said that the ticket sales for National Day holidays have exceeded the same period last year, with only a few left, and the carrier will increase its capacity by 49 percent over the same period last year in a bid to meet the travel demand.

Cities are also taking different measures to attract travellers: Data from Wuhan cultural and tourism department shows that since Wuhan announced on August 7 that the city will not charge any fees for 23 A-level scenic spots, the overall average daily tourist reception of Wuhan scenic spots increased by 34 percent compared with the same period in 2019.

Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from September 2 started to reopen outdoor scenic spots to visitors and resumed trans-provincial tours, according to the region’s cultural and tourism department: To boost the recovery of tourism, scenic areas in Altay Prefecture, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, the Mongolian autonomous prefecture of Bayingolin, and other places in Xinjiang are rolling out preferential tourism policies: The region boasts rich natural resources and marvelous landscape, making tourism one of the fastest-growing industries. In the first 10 months of 2019, Xinjiang received around 200 million tourists, up 42.62 percent year on year, a new record, according to Xinhua News Agency:

In addition, due to the impact of overseas epidemic, outbound travel is restricted, which has fueled the recovery of domestic travel: Official data shows that in 2019, Chinese citizens made 155 million overseas trips: The civil aviation regulator has also taken measures to boost potential markets and promote recovery of smaller domestic airports.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Tuesday relaxed restrictions on the domestic flight schedules for its three biggest airports, allowing airlines 28 weekly flights through Beijing and 14 weekly flights through Shanghai and Guangzhou airports for the upcoming winter and spring seasons: Data from CAAC shows that in August, domestic civil aviation transported nearly 45.54 million passengers, nearly three-fourths of the same period level last year. The domestic civil aviation market has recovered more than 80 percent, exceeding the January figure this year before the virus-induced lockdowns:

The August figures indicate the highest monthly performance of airlines this year: Air China said Tuesday it carried 7.317 million passengers, a decrease of 30.2 percent year-on-year but an increase of 25.3 percent month-on-month; China Eastern Airlines also saw a recovery as it transported 8.54 million passengers in August, up from 7.24 million passengers in July. Budget carrier Spring Airlines said it carried 2.06 million passengers, up 11.1 percent month-on-month.

#AceFinanceDesk report ……………..Published: Sept.18: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 11:38 on 18/09/2020

(LONDON) Press Release Statement Report: Matt Hancock Announces that as from today 18th September all rules in ‘ hospitality venues ‘ will become legally enforced over ‘ Rule of Six ‘ together with logging customers details and displaying #COVID19 Safe Posters with new regulations upon ente ring in preparation for national rollout of NHS COVID-19 app release on 24/09/2020: #AceHealthDesk report

#AceHealthReport – Sept.18: Hospitality venues in England are from today (18 September) legally required to enforce the rule of 6 or face a fine of up to £4,000: Designated businesses and organisations, including hospitality, close contact services and leisure venues, will also be legally required to log details of customers, visitors and staff for NHS Test and Trace and from Thursday 24 September they will be required to display official NHS QR code posters under law ahead of the NHS COVID-19 app being rolled out nationally next week:

#Coronavirus Report: Venues required to enforce rule of 6, NHS QR code posters and contact logs in preparation for roll-out of NHS COVID-19 app

Hospitality venues in England are from today legally required to enforce the rule of 6 or face a fine of up to £4,000.

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Regulations come into force today to ensure that businesses comply with the rule of 6 and maintain social distancing between customers
businesses failing to comply could be issued with fines of up to £4,000
designated venues will also will now have a legal requirement to maintain records of customer contact details and display an official NHS QR code poster ahead of the rollout of the NHS COVID-19 app

Important Notes on Mandatory Rules:

It will be an offence for a business to fail to adhere to the rule of 6 (respecting all exceptions to this) when taking a booking, allowing entry to a group of more than 6 people. Once groups are within the premises, businesses also risk offending if they fail to advise groups not to merge in ways that breach the rules is also an offence
businesses will also need to ensure adequate distance between tables (2m or 1m+) and prevent customers from dancing. The following information should be collected by the venue for those people that have not checked-in using the QR poster
customers and visitors will need to provide their name and, if there is more than one person, record the name of the ‘lead member’ of the group and the number of people in the group (maximum of 6)
they will also need to leave a contact phone number for the lead member of a group of people (maximum of 6), date of visit and arrival and, where possible, departure time
if a customer will interact with only one member of staff (for example a hairdresser), the name of the assigned staff member should be recorded alongside the name of the customer.  No additional data should be collected for this purpose
venues will be required to collect the names of staff who work at the premises. A contact phone number for each member of staff and the dates and times that staff are at work

A majority of businesses and organisations have been playing their part in tackling the virus by putting in place COVID-secure measures in their venues, but new legal requirements will make it compulsory for them to do so or risk facing a fine:

from today, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in England will now need to take bookings of no more than 6 people, ensure people are not meeting in groups of more than 6 people on their premises, and make sure there is sufficient space between tables
it will be also mandatory for a wider range of businesses and organisations, including hospitality, close contact services and leisure venues to collect customer, visitor and staff contact detail logs from today, Friday 18 September. This is vital for the NHS Test and Trace service in England to contact the necessary people if coronavirus outbreaks are identified in venue.
from Thursday 24 September, these businesses will also need to display the official NHS QR code posters to make it easier for people to check-in at different premises once the app is rolled out nationally. If individuals choose to check-in using the QR code poster they do not need to log in via any other route

The regulations will be enforced by Local Authorities, who will have the power to issue fines of up to £1,000 for venues that are failing to comply, or the police as a last resort. Fines will rise to up to £4,000 for repeat offenders: Businesses will be expected to make sure their customers are aware of the rules around QR codes by displaying posters and speaking to customers directly.

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said:

It is vital we do all we can to control the spread of the virus. Businesses have already stepped up to ensure they are supporting the NHS Test and Trace effort, and it is essential contact logs and displaying NHS QR codes are mandatory so there is consistency across the country and the public can seamlessly provide their details.

Venues should record and maintain contact details logs for customers, visitors and staff, and they should also download an official NHS QR code poster for their premises ahead of the launch of the NHS COVID-19 app.

With cases rising, it is vital NHS Test and Trace continues to reach as many people as possible to prevent further transmission of the virus. Businesses have a duty to ensure this function is in place, and those not complying will face fines.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma said:

With cases on the rise, each and every one of us needs to play our part to control the virus and to save lives.

Businesses up and down the country have taken great steps to welcome customers back safely, but at this critical moment in the fight against the virus, we need to take these tough measures to reduce the risk of another national lockdown in the future.

In order to keep these venues open and protect jobs, it is absolutely vital that businesses comply with these new regulations and make sure their customers are following the rules.

‘ When someone enters a venue and scans an official NHS QR code poster, the venue information will be logged on the user’s phone…………………..The device will check if users have been at that location at the relevant time and if the app finds a match, users will get an alert anonymously with advice on what to do based on the level of risk ‘

Services included in the new legal requirements are:

hospitality, including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés
tourism and leisure, including gyms, swimming pools, hotels, museums, cinemas, zoos and theme parks 
close contact services, including hairdressers *facilities provided by local authorities, including town halls and civic centres (for events), libraries and children’s centres

#AceHealthDesk report ……….Published: Sept.18: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 11:23 on 18/09/2020

(LONDON) Press Release Statement Report: Matt Hancock Announces #COVID19 Adult Social Care Winter Plan providing FREE PPE to all social care workers plus a monitoring system for care homes in case of an outbreak and a specific Chief Nurse to represent social care nurses and as a clinical lead #AceHealthDesk report

#AceHealthReport – Sept.18: A new adult social care winter plan will aim to curb the spread of #COVID19 infections in care settings throughout the winter months, the Health and Social Care Secretary confirmed today:

#Coronavirus Report: New plan to help protect care homes from #COVID19 over winter

A new adult social care winter plan will aim to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in care settings throughout the winter months.

Department of Health and Social Care

As part of the plan:

people receiving adult social care and care workers will receive free PPE
a new dashboard will monitor care home infections and help local government and providers respond quicker
a Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care will be appointed to represent social care nurses and provide clinical leadership to the workforce

Local providers must restrict all but essential movement of staff between settings to reduce transmission, supported by an extra £546 million for the Infection Control Fund: This will help care providers pay staff full wages and enable staff to work in only one care home: This brings the total funding for infection control measures in care homes to over £1.1 billion and underlines the government’s commitment to ensure adult social care has the resources it needs to keep residents and staff safe.

The government is prepared to strengthen monitoring and regulation by local authorities and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), including asking them to take strong action where improvement is required or staff movement is not being restricted: This can include restricting a service’s operation, issuing warning notices or placing conditions on a provider’s registration: Further details of how the winter plan will be enforced will be set out shortly:

Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said:

We are entering a critical phase in our fight against coronavirus with winter on the horizon. Our priority over the next 6 months is to make sure we protect those most vulnerable receiving care and our incredibly hard-working workforce by limiting the spread of the virus and preventing a second spike.

This winter plan gives providers the certainty they need when it comes to PPE and provides additional support to help care homes to limit the movement of staff, stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives. We will be monitoring the implementation of this carefully and will be swift in our actions to protect residents and colleagues across the country.

The new Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care role will provide clinical and professional leadership, while upholding and raising standards among the care workforce: Recruitment will begin in October to ensure the department and sector can benefit from the professional expertise the new role will bring: To improve understanding of where infections are taking place in care homes, a dashboard will be introduced as a single point of information for local, regional and national government to monitor outbreaks and measures being implemented to reduce it.

Minister for Care, Helen Whately, said:

Our brilliant care workers have been tirelessly looking after our loved ones throughout this pandemic, and COVID-19 rates have come right down in social care through the summer. With cases beginning to rise now, we must take the strongest possible action to stop the virus and protect people.

The creation of the Chief Nurse for Social Care is also an important step and will provide leadership to social care nurses and the wider care workforce who often work unseen. The skills and compassion of our care workers must be fully recognised and supported.

The unveiling of the winter plan will be supported by the publishing of the Adult Social Care COVID-19 Support Taskforce report highlighting the effectiveness of the fund and the care home support package.

Chair of the Adult Social Care COVID-19 Support Taskforce, David Pearson, said:

A test of any country is the degree to which it supports and enables those who need care and support to stay safe and to lead the best lives they can. This report draws from expertise from across the social care sector and sets out the actions that should be taken to help keep people safe while maintaining their independence.

I would like to pay thanks to the huge involvement from the social care sector in the taskforce and in the development of this report and indeed in aligning closely with the winter plan. Close co-ordination between local and national bodies within the sector is critically important to the success of the sector and will play an important part in keeping people safe and healthy in the winter months ahead.

The report will also look at how we can learn from the first phase of the virus and sets out a number of recommendations to the government to prepare the sector and the workforce for winter.

Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, Luke Hall MP, said:

We’re doing everything we can to ensure councils are prepared to tackle coronavirus throughout the winter months.

These new measures, including providing free PPE to care homes and new ways to track care home infections, will make a huge difference in limiting the spread of the virus, supporting those on the frontline with this important work.

Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive, Care England, said:

We welcome the government’s focus on care homes and will work with them to implement the winter plan to ensure the best outcome for residents of care homes and their families.

Background information

The adult social care winter plan and the Adult Social Care COVID-19 Support Taskforce report will be published today Friday 18 September

#AceHealthDesk report …………Published: Sept.18: 2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 11:09 on 18/09/2020

(MINNEAPOLIS) MPD Report: A suspect was arrested on Thursday morning in connection with the murder of a teenage staffer for Lacy Johnson, the Republican challenger to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota). The shooting is not believed to be politically motivated #AceNewsDesk report

#AceNewsReport – Sept.18: The suspect was taken into custody after a high speed pursuit, according to the Minneapolis Police Department: Officers attempted to pull them over, but they fled, leading to the car chase which ended with the suspect crashing their vehicle. The shooting occurred on Monday at a service station where the assailant approached two Johnson staffers, who were among a group of people:

Suspect arrested on Thursday morning in connection with murder of teenage staffer Lacy Johnson

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Both were shot, with one sustaining non-life threatening injuries while the other, 17-year-old Andre Conley, died later in hospital: The shooter, who has yet to be identified by police, then fled the scene on foot. “It is shocking and unnecessary acts of violence like this that prove why change is needed now more than ever in our community,” Johnson tweeted about the attack: He referred to the victims as “young, motivated, [paid] members” of the political campaign’s outreach team, but added that it is not believed the shootings are related to the campaign:

The shootings did not occur during a campaign event or outreach and we do not believe it has any connection to their work for the campaign.”— Lacy Johnson (@LacyJohnsonMN) September 16, 2020“I’m not blaming anybody else, but us,” Johnson said at a Wednesday vigil held for Conley. “It’s us. We got to take care of our own kids, we got to look after our own children.”Police spokesman John Elder said before the arrest that there is no evidence at this time to suggest any political motivation:

Conley was a senior at Patrick Henry High School. A GoFundMe campaign was set up to help pay for the funeral arrangements, but his family has requested the funds go to the surviving victim as “he needs the help more.” Johnson is running against Omar in Minnesota’s fifth district: He has pledged to push back against the “defund the police” movement and blasted Omar for “coming up with excuses for rioting and looting” stemming from Black Lives Matter protests in the city:

#AceNewsDesk report ………………..Published: Sep 18.2020:

Ace Worldwide News Group 10:13 on 18/09/2020
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#CoronavirusNewsDesk – #COVID19 Global Case Number Confirmed 30,183,223 Global Deaths 946,158 U.S. Cases Confirmed 6,675,560 U.S. Deaths 197,643 as of 16/09/2020 confirmed by Johns Hopkins University

DATA IN MOTION: #COVID19 Data in Motion: Wednesday, September 16, 2020A 60-second, daily summary of the most important data on COVID-19 in the U.S., updated every morning:

Global Confirmed30,183,223
Global Deaths946,158
U.S. Confirmed6,675,560
U.S. Deaths197,643
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DATA IN MOTION

COVID-19 Data in Motion: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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Published: Sept.18: 2020: JHU.edu/

Ace Worldwide News Group 18:32 on 17/09/2020

(LONDON) Harrow Crown Court Report: A man has been convicted of ‘ Raping a 15yr-Old-Teenage Girl ‘ in Harlesden on Tues.10:March: 2020: He will be sentenced on Tues.03: Nov:2020: #AceNewsDesk repor t

#AceNewsReport – Sept.17: A man has been convicted of rape after a teenager was attacked in north London: Deangelo Brown, 23 (07.04.97) of Bank Close, Luton was found guilty at Harrow Crown Court on Tuesday, 15 September of rape and sexual activity with a child: He will be sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, 3 November: An investigation was launched after a 15-year-old girl stated that she had been raped near Harlesden High Street in Brent on the morning of Tuesday, 10 March: Brown had approached her while she was standing at a bus stop; after asking her age, he demanded that she follow him: Fearing for her safety, the girl went with him into an alleyway where she was attacked:

Man guilty of raping a 15yr-old-teenage-girl in Harlesden, Brent in March 2020:

Having witnessed the incident, a member of public came to the victim’s assistance and walked her to Harlesden police station where she reported the assault: Brown’s description was circulated to officers and he was arrested nearby: The teenager was taken to a Haven and provided with support from specialist trained officers:

Detective Constable Samantha Wilton, from the North West BCU, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to praise the bravery and composure shown by this young girl after experiencing a horrifying ordeal: “The impact of that morning simply cannot be forgotten. Brown is a dangerous predator who has rightly been found guilty: “I would also like to thank the person who helped the victim and kindly escorted her to the police station so that she wouldn’t be alone: “I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to contact police and report it so that we can bring those responsible before the courts.” + Information on where you can find medical help, support and advice, plus how to report rape or sexual assault can be found on our website [https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/]

#AceNewsDesk report ……………..Published: Sept.17: 2020: