Coronavirus Updates
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Brazil’s President says he’s tired of isolation after catching coronavirus
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in quarantine nearly a week after testing positive for the new coronavirus, announced Monday he plans to take another test as he “can’t stand” being i…
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England makes face coverings compulsory in shops
Face coverings are to be compulsory in shops in England from 24 July, health secretary Matt Hancock will announce on Tuesday. Failure to cover up the nose and mouth while inside a store – including s…
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55 students and staff catches coronavirus in Ghana
About 55 students and staff have tested positive for coronavirus. The Ghana Health Service and Ghana Education Service made this known in a joint statement made available to DGN Online. According to …
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World coronavirus cases peak above 13 million
Global coronavirus infections passed 13 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease which has killed more than half a million people in sev…
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Pandemic getting ‘worse and worse and worse’ – WHO warns
The new coronavirus pandemic raging around the globe will worsen if countries fail to adhere to strict healthcare precautions, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday. “Let me be blunt, …
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US, Japan deliberate over covid-19 cases at military base
Japan and the United States are sharing information about coronavirus infections at U.S. military bases after an outbreak provoked ire in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa, a top Japanese offici…
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South Sudan: 16 health workers resign after contracting covid-19
Some of the 16 health workers in South Sudan who tested positive for Covid-19 have resigned, the country’s health ministry has said. Eight health workers resigned last week due to pressure from their…
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Bolivia’s interim president tests positive for coronavirus
Bolivia’s interim president became the latest world leader to test positive for the coronavirus Thursday, as the United States notched yet another record-breaking surge of cases while global infectio…
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39 staff of Food and Drugs Authority contract coronavirus
Thirty-nine (39) staff of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have tested positive for Coronavirus out of staff strength of 450. This was captured in a statement issued by the Authority. According to …
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WHO records world increase in covid-19 cases with 230,370 in 24hrs
The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 230,370 in 24 hours. The biggest increases were from the United States, Brazil…