April 13, 2020

Kia Motors Set To Shut Korean Plants Over Virus

Kia Motors Set To Shut Korean Plants Over Virus

April 13, 2020 6:58 am

Kia Motors told its labour union in South Korea that it wants to suspend operations at three of its factories.

The operations would be suspended from April 23 to April 29.

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The company opted for shutdown as the coronavirus outbreak weighs on exports to Europe and the United States.

A union official said on Monday the union has not decided whether to accept the plan.

He said there is need to negotiate over pay.

He did not elaborate.

 

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Drogba Offers Hospital For Coronavirus Fight

Drogba Offers Hospital For Coronavirus Fight

April 13, 2020 6:57 am
Didier Drogba has offered his Laurent Pokou hospital to the fight against coronavirus in his country.

Four persons have died in the COVID-19 outbreak in Ivory Coast out of 533 cases.

The hospital the football legend has offered is in Abidjan, the commercial capital.

The head of the city’s regional council, Vincent Toh Bi thanked Drogba for the gesture.

“We thank Drogba for this gift considered as an act of patriotism,” Toh Bi said.

The centre, located in the Attecoube district, is not yet in a working state.

However, it can be used in a period of crisis.

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Italy Posts Best Coronavirus Report In 3 Weeks

Italy Posts Best Coronavirus Report In 3 Weeks

April 13, 2020 6:57 am

Italy on Sunday announced 431 coronavirus deaths.

It was the smallest overnight increase in the country since 19 March.

Then it announced 429 fatalities.

Angelo Borrelli, the head of the National Civil Protection Department said COVID-19 fatalities stand at 19,899.

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The confirmed coronavirus cases in the country rose by 4,092 and now stand at 156,363.

Globally, as of Sunday, confirmed coronavirus cases topped 1.8m, while the death toll surpassed 112,000.

 

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