Coronavirus Updates
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U.S: New York Governor adds 3 more states to covid-19 travel ban
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday ordered those arriving in New York from an additional three states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico to quarantine for 14 days to limit the spread of the novel coronav…
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Georgia Governor retracts request to stop Atlanta mask mandate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Tuesday withdrew his emergency request for a court to stop enforcement of Atlanta’s requirement that faces masks be worn in all public places, while mediation over the …
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Spain slams Germany, UK for urging its citizens to avoid beaches, islands
Spain reacted angrily on Tuesday to recommendations from Britain and Germany that their citizens avoid its islands and beaches because of an increase in coronavirus cases during what should be the he…
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Concert involving Chainsmokers, David Solomon, others to be probed – Andrew Cuomo
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday that health authorities would investigate a charity concert, which included performances by Goldman Sachs Group (GS.N) boss David Solomon and the Chainsm…
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Greece: Govt to make wearing of face masks mandatory
Greece will make mask-wearing compulsory at more indoor public spaces to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus after a small flare-up of COVID-19 infections in the second half of this month, it…
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Nigeria: Govt announces reopening of schools amid pandemic
The Nigerian Government on Monday announced that secondary schools will reopen for students in exit classes from Tuesday, August 4. “Students will have two weeks within which to prepare for the West …
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IMF issues $4.2bn loan to South Africa in fight against pandemic
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $4.3bn (£3.3bn) loan to South Africa to help it deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic which has devastated the economy. South Africa is…
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Coronavirus outbreak forces MLB to postpone baseball games
At least 14 members of the team, including 12 players, have tested positive after playing three games in Philadelphia this weekend. The Yankees’ game at the Phillies was also called off. The return o…
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Latin America will end up impoverished after pandemic – IADB president
Latin America will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with higher poverty rates as efforts to control the virus lead to spikes in unemployment and indebtedness, Inter-American Development Bank Preside…
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Miami health workers shrink into depression as coronavirus sweeps Florida
As the coronavirus ravages Florida, healthcare workers in Miami hospitals are struggling to cope with the emotional and physical impact of treating a crushing wave of COVID-19 patients. After seeing …