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Nigeria, South Africa, 8 others account for 80% of Africa COVID-19 testing – Africa CDC
Ten countries account for 80% of the new coronavirus testing taking place across Africa, a regional body said on Thursday, indicating that little testing ... -
We must never allow this painful past to repeat itself, Japanese Mayor says as Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing
Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus and ... -
COVID-19: Moderna in talks with countries for vaccine supply deals
Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it has started talks with several countries for supply agreements for its experimental coronavirus vaccine and has received about ... -
COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted through breastmilk – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 virus has not been detected in breastmilk till date and so it is unlikely that it can ... -
474 women, 364 minors among over 6,800 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Tuesday, that 6,848 illegal immigrants have been rescued and returned to Libya so far in 2020. ... -
Investors raise concerns about migrant workers’ rights in Gulf
A group of investors have raised concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf, warning that labour practices risk leading to abuses ... -
Beirut blast: It’s like an Apocalypse – Witnesses recount ordeal; toll hits 78
When an explosion from ammonium nitrate at the port store tore through the Lebanese capital on Tuesday afternoon, it wreaked havoc on nearly all ... -
COVID-19: WHO says China team had extensive discussions with Wuhan scientists over virus origins
A World Health Organisation team in China to probe the origins of COVID-19 had “extensive discussions” and exchanges with scientists in Wuhan where the ... -
WHO recommends mothers breastfeed even if infected with COVID-19
Mothers should breastfeed their babies even if they have contracted COVID-19, the World Health Organization’s head said on Monday, as the benefits outweigh the ... -
There may never be a ‘silver bullet’ for COVID-19 – WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Monday that while there were strong hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine, there might never be a “silver ...
