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Coronavirus - Prepare For The Worst – WHO Warns Africa

Coronavirus: Prepare For The Worst – WHO Warns Africa

March 19, 2020 6:07 am

The World Health Organization, WHO, has warned African countries to prepare for the worst as coronavirus cases increase in the continent.

So far 233 cases of the deadly virus had been registered in sub-Saharan Africa which makes it the least-affected region in a global pandemic.

But, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, speaking to journalists in a virtual news conference on Wednesday said Africa needs to wake up as official numbers of COVID-19 cases do not likely reflect the full picture.

Few hours ago, Nigeria confirmed five new cases making it eight positive cases of Coronavirus.

The Buhari-led Government also placed

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Coronavirus - UN Correspondent Tests Positive

Coronavirus: UN Correspondent, Tal Mekel Tests Positive

March 19, 2020 6:06 am

An accredited journalist covering the United Nations headquarters in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mr Tal Mekel, Head of the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit of the organisation, confirmed this in an email to UN correspondents on Wednesday night.

“As you may have heard, an accredited journalist has tested positive for COVID-19. They are already free of symptoms and self-isolating.

“We have been informed that the individual was last at UN Headquarters on Thursday, March 12.

“They attended the spokesperson’s noon briefing and spent time at the Delegates Lounge and in the press area on the

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After Head Start On Coronavirus, Africa Begins Clampdown

After Head Start On Coronavirus, Africa Begins Clampdown

March 17, 2020 5:04 pm

African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus epidemic but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness.

Here is a snapshot of the situation on a continent plagued by weak health systems and shortages of doctors and hospital beds, but where many countries have top-level expertise in fighting contagious disease.

– Slow to arrive, but now spreading –

The first case in Africa was recorded in Egypt on February 14, and by early March there were only two more cases in Algeria and Nigeria.

Experts initially …

Coronavirus - Delta Airlines To Reduce Flight Operations

Coronavirus: Delta Airlines To Reduce Flight Operations

March 17, 2020 11:53 am

Delta Airlines on Tuesday announced its plans to reduce its flight operations’ capacity by 15 per cent following the spread of Coronavirus to the country.

The airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Ed Bastian, stated this in a statement he issued in Lagos.

Bastain said that since the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the virus as a pandemic, it had led to a decline in demands across all entities.

He said that the airline was taking the decisive action to also protect its financial position.

The airline’s boss explained that the reduction was to align capacity with the expected passengers’ …

How African Nations Are Cracking Down On Coronavirus

How African Nations Are Cracking Down On Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 11:52 am

African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus pandemic but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness.

AFP gives a snapshot of the situation on a continent plagued by weak health systems and shortages of doctors and hospital beds, but where many countries have top-level expertise in fighting contagious disease.

The first case in Africa was recorded in Egypt on February 14, and by early March there were only two more cases in Algeria and Nigeria.

Experts initially wondered why the continent appeared to have so …

Massive Jailbreaks In Brazil Ahead Of Coronavirus Curfew

Coronavirus Curfew Causes Massive Jailbreaks In Brazil

March 17, 2020 6:16 am

Hundreds of prisoners broke out of four Brazilian jails on Monday, the day before their day-release privileges were due to be suspended over the coronavirus outbreak, Sao Paulo state prison authorities and local media reported.

The Sao Paulo state prison authority said it could not say how many inmates had escaped as it was “still tallying the exact number of fugitives.” Local media reported that as many as 1,000 had fled from four jails – Mongaguá, Tremembé, Porto Feliz and Mirandópolis – ahead of the lockdown.

A video on social media showed a long stream of prisoners purportedly fleeing a …

US Begins First Human Trial Of Coronavirus Vaccine

US Begins First Human Trial Of Coronavirus Vaccine

March 16, 2020 4:48 pm

The first human trial to evaluate a candidate vaccine against the new coronavirus has begun in Seattle, US health officials said Monday, raising hopes in the global fight against the disease.

But it may be another year to 18 months before it becomes available, once it has passed more trial phases to prove it works and is safe.

The vaccine is called mRNA-1273 and was developed by US National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and collaborators at biotechnology company Moderna, which is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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“The open-label trial will …

IOC Set For Crisis Talks As Fears Grow For Tokyo Olympics

IOC Set For Crisis Talks As Fears Grow For Tokyo Olympics

March 16, 2020 4:47 pm

The International Olympic Committee will hold high-level talks on Tuesday, as doubts grow over the Tokyo Games and with some in Japan urging officials not to risk lives by pressing ahead during the coronavirus emergency.

While countries across Europe have gone into full lockdown after the continent was declared the new epicentre of the deadly virus by the World Health Organization, no decision is expected yet on a possible postponement, or indeed cancellation, of this summer’s Olympics.

The IOC’s executive board will meet via conference call to prepare an “information exchange” ahead of a series of talks with athletes’ representatives, …

Stocking Up - How New Yorkers Are Adapting To Coronavirus

Stocking Up: How New Yorkers Are Adapting To Coronavirus

March 15, 2020 5:32 pm

They were stocking up, switching dinners out for home cooking, and wondering what else they may soon have to go without: New Yorkers were adapting Saturday to life in the time of coronavirus.

The city recorded its first coronavirus fatality, an 82-year-old woman, on Saturday amid a rapid climb in cases: 200 so far, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, and more than 1,000 expected next week.

For those who had yet to join the national run on grocery stores, the sunny day was a perfect chance to load up on food, toilet paper and disinfectant — if they could still …

How Premier League Stars Keep Busy During Shutdown

How Premier League Stars Keep Busy During Shutdown

March 15, 2020 5:30 pm

The Premier League has postponed all matches until at least April 3 as the coronavirus wreaks havoc with the sporting schedule across Europe.

That has left the league’s players and clubs at a loose end, so AFP Sport looked at what some of them have been getting up to:

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Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has been keeping himself in good shape — and virus-free — in case the season can resume any time soon.

The German, whose manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus on Thursday, posted a video

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Biden, Sanders Face Off In Debate Overshadowed By Virus

Biden, Sanders Face Off In Debate Overshadowed By Virus

March 15, 2020 2:55 pm

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders meet on Sunday for the first one-on-one debate of the Democratic presidential primary campaign, now overshadowed by the spread of the new coronavirus.

Both men have cancelled rallies and two-state contests have been postponed in the wake of the outbreak, which has killed at least 57 Americans and upended daily life across the country.

Many states and cities have clamped down on large gatherings and closed schools, which are often used as polling places, to help contain the epidemic.

Frontrunner Biden and self-described “democratic socialist” Sanders are vying to replace President Donald Trump, who was …

Late Surge Lifts Wall Street Stocks Admist Virus Attacks

Late Surge Lifts Wall Street Stocks Admist Virus Attacks

March 14, 2020 3:46 pm

Wall Street stocks concluded a bruising week on a positive note Friday, rallying as President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus a national emergency and set the stage for more testing in the United States.

A late-afternoon surge enabled the Dow to finish almost 2,000 points higher, or 9.4 percent, at 23,185.62, nearly reversing the losses from Thursday, when the blue-chip index suffered its worst session since 1987.

The furious rally at the end showed volatility remains elevated in markets, a trend also apparent in Europe where major bourses gained but finished well below session highs as the World Health Organization …

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