Coronavirus Updates
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Germany: Berlin government bans weekend corona-virus demos
The Berlin government has banned demonstrations against government coronavirus rules which were due to be held this weekend, citing health concerns. Thousands of people were expected at the weekend’s…
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WHO-led 172 countries conjoins efforts to get provide coronavirus vaccine
172 economies are now engaged in discussions to potentially participate in COVAX, a global initiative aimed at working with vaccine manufacturers to provide countries worldwide equitable access to sa…
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South Korea orders closure of all schools as coronavirus resurrects
South Korea has ordered the closure of all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul area following a rise in coronavirus cases there. Nearly 200 staff and students have been infected in the gre…
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Ghana confirms 117 fresh covid-19 cases
Ghana has recorded 117 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the cumulative total of confirmed cases to 43,622, out of which 41,695 have recovered with 263 deaths. The current number of active cases stands…
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India records over 60,000 covid-19 cases; seven days in a row
India reported more than 60,000 new coronavirus cases for a seventh straight day on Tuesday, as infections moved beyond cities and spread further into smaller towns. COVID-19: What you need to know r…
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COVID-19: What you need to know right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Fauci warns against vaccine roll-out before safety checks Distributing a COVID-19 vaccine under special emergency use guidelines before i…
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Religious bodies at Hohoe receive about thousands of PPEs
A civil society organisation, known as ‘2H City Connect,’ has distributed more than 4000 face masks to religious bodies in the Hohoe Municipality as part of its campaign dubbed: “Wear A Mask,” to con…
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American Airlines to begin spraying airplanes with covid-19 disinfectant
American Airlines said it is preparing to begin spraying its airplane cabins with a disinfectant proven to fight COVID-19 on surfaces for up to seven days that has been granted emergency approval by …
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Greece: Minister says students, teachers must wear face masks as schools resume 7th September
Greek teachers and students will be required to wear masks in class and indoor spaces when schools reopen in September due to a surge in COVID-19 infections, the country’s education minister said on …
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Poland: Govt affirms schools to reopen next week despite rise in covid-19 cases
Poland on Monday insisted it would reopen schools next week for the first time since mid-March despite reaching a record high number of daily registered coronavirus infections late last week. Poland …