Praying the News Summary 13

Summary: Country of the Week: Iran
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Syrian Refugee Crisis

Summary: Refugee camps in Greece hold 41,000+ people, even though they were built for 6,000. 14,000 migrant children in camps. 1,600 will be taken in by EU nations.
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US Border Crisis

Summary: 2 men were deported from the US to a country they've never been to instead of their country of origin. 

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Other Requests

Summary: Pray for civilian injuries and deaths as the result of military forces. The US is looking into allegations of civilian injuries and deaths as a result of October's strike that killed ISIS leader Baghdadi.
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Summary: Iran-backed Iraqi militia was attacked in Syria.
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Summary: US launched another retaliatory strike in Iraq.
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Summary: There are more strikes and counter-strikes happening in Iraq, between Iran, Iraq, & the US.
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Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

Summary: Live updates. 132,500+ cases worldwide. 21,000+ cases in Italy.
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Summary: Praise: 70% of the 80,000+ cases in China have already recovered (that's 56,000 recoveries in China alone).
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Summary: Pray for the refugees in overcrowded camps who lack access to clean water during this pandemic.
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Summary: Pray for those in the cruise and travel industries as the virus impacts their hours & pay.
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Summary: 73 cases and most visas suspended in India.
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Summary: 125,000 cases worldwide. 10,000+ cases including 600 deaths in Italy.
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Summary: 1,300 cases in the US and 15,000 cases in Italy.
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Summary: 1,000 deaths in Italy.
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Summary: Pray for all parties in Congress to work together to pass a virus aid bill to help those most vulnerable.
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Summary: 4,600 deaths worldwide. Virus in 118 countries.
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Summary: 70,000 on lockdown in Spain.
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Summary: 17,600+ cases including 1,200+ deaths in Italy. 132,500 cases including nearly 5,000 deaths worldwide in 123 countries. 2,000+ cases each in Spain, France, & Germany.
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Summary: Pray for people who don't get the luxury of working from home.
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Summary: Pray for those incarcerated and those working in jails and prisons during this virus outbreak.
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Summary: Pray for the 38,000+ migrants & asylum seekers in US detention centers. Pray for 2,500+ people in migrant camps at the US-Mexico border. They don't have as much access to clean water, live in crowded camps and centers, and can't stay at home if they're unwell.
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Summary: Praise: A judge blocked the SNAP (food stamps) restrictions from coming into effect April 1, due to concerns of the virus.
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Summary: Praise: Taiwan has done a great job researching and facing the virus.
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Summary: Praise: South Korea had more patients released from treatment than new patients admitted due to the virus. They are successfully implementing drive-thru testing.
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Summary: Pray for the uninsured and undocumented individuals who are hesitant to see a doctor.
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Summary: 6,000+ cases including 190+ deaths in Spain. Spanish citizens are banned from leaving their homes except for essential supplies & medicines or for work. 1,400+ deaths in Italy. 4,499 cases including 79 deaths in France. 3,795 cases including 8 deaths in Germany.
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Summary: 2,488 including 51 deaths in US. 1,140 cases including 21 deaths in the UK. Spain is preparing similar lockdown methods as Italy. Pray for 27 million Americans with no health insurance.
Praise: The US will conduct free virus testing.
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Summary: Pray for people impacted by travel bans and closed borders. Pray for workers screening travellers. Pray for students impacted by closed schools.
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Summary: Austria banned gatherings over 5. 4,400+ cases including 79 deaths in France.

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Summary: 2,700+ including 54 deaths in US.
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