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Coronavirus - Pope's Sunday Prayer To Be Livestreamed

Coronavirus: Pope’s Sunday Prayer To Be Livestreamed

March 7, 2020 4:32 pm

Pope Francis’s Angelus prayer on Sunday will be livestreamed in a break with centuries-old tradition, the Vatican announced as the number of coronavirus deaths in Italy soared past 200.

Worldwide, the number of cases now exceeds 100,000 and the overall death toll is more than 3,500 across 95 nations and territories.

The World Health Organization called the spread “deeply concerning” as several countries reported their first cases of the COVID-19 disease.

In Rome, the Angelus prayers — normally delivered by the 83-year-old pontiff from his window — will “be broadcast via livestream by Vatican News and on screens in Saint …

Coronavirus Hits British Airways

Coronavirus Hits British Airways

March 7, 2020 3:36 am

Two British Airways staff have tested positive for coronavirus.

The staff, who are now recovering at home, are reported to be baggage handlers at London’s Heathrow Airport.

The development has brought the total number of infected persons in the UK to 163.

However, the airline has encouraged its staff to take unpaid leave as the disease keeps spreading around the globe.

“Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed that two members of our staff, have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus,” British Airways said in a statement.

“The welfare of our passengers and colleagues is our top priority. A dedicated team …

coronavirus WHO Urges World To Take Virus More Seriously

WHO Urges World To Take Coronavirus More Seriously

March 6, 2020 4:57 pm

World health officials have warned that countries are not taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough, as outbreaks surged across Europe and in the United States where medical workers sounded warnings over a “disturbing” lack of hospital preparedness.

Global markets tumbled again over concerns about the impact on the economy and as countries took more drastic steps to prevent contagion of a disease that has killed more than 3,300 people and infected nearly 100,000 in about 85 nations.

 

Cases soared in Italy, France, Greece and Iran, while a cruise ship was held off the Californian coast to test passengers showing

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US In Coronavirus Trouble, 3 States, San Francisco Hit

US In Coronavirus Trouble, 3 States, San Francisco Hit

March 6, 2020 3:55 am
Fifty three new cases of Coronavirus broke out across the United States on Thursday, striking for the first time in Colorado, Tennessee, Texas and San Francisco.

Twenty new cases of the virus were confirmed in King County, Washington, local health officials said, bringing the total in the county to 51 with 11 deaths. One death has been recorded in California.

The total death toll from coronavirus in the United States is now 12 on Thursday with the latest fatality recorded in King County, Washington, and

“This is a critical moment in the growing outbreak of COVID-19 in King County,” the …

Coronavirus- SA's President Ramaphosa Warns Of Crisis

Coronavirus: SA’s President Ramaphosa Warns Of Crisis

March 5, 2020 4:26 pm

 

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the coronavirus will turn into a “national crisis” and its impact will be “huge”.

His warning came after the first case of the coronavirus was detected in South Africa.

The patient is a 38-year-old man who visited Italy with his wife.

This brings to 27 the number of coronavirus cases reported in Africa. Algeria is worst-affected, with 17 cases, 16 of them in the same family.

The South African couple, who have two children, were part of a group of 10 who returned from Italy on 1 March, Health Minister Zweli …

Italy Shuts Schools As Coronavirus Battle Intensifies

Italy Shuts Schools As Coronavirus Battle Intensifies

March 4, 2020 4:49 pm

Europe’s coronavirus hotspot Italy shut all schools and universities on Wednesday in a bid to stop the deadly disease from spreading, as governments bolstered supplies and intensified protective measures.

With cases and deaths rising around the world even as the rate of new infections slows in the virus epicentre China, Germany on Wednesday warned that the outbreak had turned into a global pandemic.

More than 90,000 people have been infected and around 3,200 have died worldwide from the virus, which has now reached 81 countries and territories.

Italy reported 28 more deaths on Wednesday taking the toll to 107, the …

Pope Francis Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

Pope Francis’ Test Result Revealed

March 3, 2020 12:43 pm

Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has tested negative for the novel Coronavirus days after rumours of his contact with a COVID-19 patient broke.

This is as reported by an Italian newspaper Il Messaggero on Tuesday.

The clergy had cancelled some of his engagements since last Thursday, a day after appearing to be suffering from a cold during an Ash Wednesday service.

The 83-year-old had a “cough, a bit of a temperature, sore throat, and shivers.”

His doctors stepped in immediately for the appropriate checks.

Speaking during the Ash Wednesday service, Pope told well-wishers: “I wish, again, to express my closeness to

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Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex Igbo socio-cultural youth organizatioN has called on the federal government through the Ministry of Health as a matter of urgency

Ohanaeze Demand IDs Of Coronavirus Victim Co–Passengers

March 3, 2020 12:41 pm
Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex Igbo socio-cultural youth organization has called on the federal government through the Ministry of Health as a matter of urgency and national security, disclose true identities of 156 Passengers on board the aircraft that brought in the index case of coronavirus to the county.

The call was contained in a press release jointly signed by the President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Secretary-General, Okwu Nnabuike.

The group asserted that the disclosure would encourage Nigeria citizenry adopt early preventive measure and further lauded the collaborative approach of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria towards the handling

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FG Promises Aid For Maurice Iwu’s Effort For Virus Cure

FG Promises Aid For Maurice Iwu’s Effort For Virus Cure

March 3, 2020 4:43 am

Maurice Iwu, former chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission and professor of pharmacognosy got the assurances of two Nigerian ministers on Monday to support his team on their drug project for Wuhan coronavirus.

Based on evaluation, his research effort may be boosted with a N36m grant from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Iwu told the ministers that the purpose of his visit was to formally brief him on his team’s efforts toward finding a treatment for the Wuhan Coronavirus.

He disclosed that the lead drug discovery project included the chemical isolation and characterisation of naturally occurring compounds and subjecting …

Virus Death Toll Tops 3,000 As Airlines Cut Flights

Virus Death Toll Tops 3,000 As Airlines Cut Flights

March 2, 2020 5:27 pm

The global death toll from the new coronavirus topped 3,000 on Monday, as airlines cancelled or reduced flights and stock markets swung wildly.

Andorra, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Jordan, Latvia, Portugal, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia were among countries that confirmed their first cases, along with Senegal, which became the second sub-Saharan African country to do so.

Africa is feared to be particularly vulnerable with its widespread conflicts, poor health infrastructure, porous borders and crowded cities with inadequate sanitation.

More people died in China, Iran and the United States from the virus, which has now infected nearly 90,000 people with cases …

Governments Step Up Economic Response To Coronavirus

Governments Step Up Economic Response To Coronavirus

March 2, 2020 8:10 am

Governments and central banks on Monday stepped up efforts to shield the world economy from the impact of the coronavirus which experts say may have already sent growth into reverse.Investors welcomed indications from leading central banks that they stood ready to intervene, with global stock markets shooting higher Monday after a brutal selloff last week.

US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell started the effort to calm market on Friday saying the US central bank “will use our tools and act as appropriate to support the economy”.

On Monday, the Bank of Japan said in a rare statement that it …

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Coronavirus Infections In South Korea Rise To 4,212

March 2, 2020 3:21 am

South Korea reported on Monday 476 new coronavirus cases, taking its national tally to 4,212. Twenty two people have died so far, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).

The new cases followed the country’s biggest daily jump on Saturday of 813 confirmed infections. There were 586 more on Sunday, broadening the largest virus outbreak outside China.

Of the new cases, 377 were from the southeastern city of Daegu, home to a branch of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, to which most of South Korea’s cases have been traced. Sixty-eight were from the nearby province …

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