Cured patients cheered at Spain's largest COVID-19 field hospital
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Gin to disinfectant: Belgian distillery joins fight against coronavirus
In the town of Wichelen, the Rubbens distillery decided to play its part: it started treating the alcohol that normally goes into gin and genever - a juniper-flavoured liquor - with ether, producing a disinfectant liquid for hands and surfaces.
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Tom Hanks, wife feel better 2 weeks after first coronavirus symptoms
The actor and his wife revealed earlier this month that they tested positive for the virus, but they appear to be coming out of the other side, and he urged people to shelter during the pandemic.
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Facebook aims its Messenger at coronavirus battle
Software makers, for example, could help agencies automate answering common questions, to allow staff to tackle more challenging tasks.
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Madonna brands coronavirus as a 'great equaliser'
The singer gave her opinion on COVID-19 in a social media post, admitting the viral disease has made everyone equal in many ways.
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Music tones down fear amid COVID-19 outbreak
Local act The Kiffness have been praised for their poignant rendition of a 'Toto' classic, while legendary singer Neil Diamond also adapted lyrics from his smash hit 'Sweet Caroline' to promote good hygiene.
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Lionel Richie pays tribute to Kenny Rogers
The 70-year-old musician has taken to his Instagram account to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late star, who passed away on Friday of natural causes at the age of 81.
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Don't stop the music: DJ hosts 10-hour Instagram dance party
Celebrity DJ D-Nice has begun hosting virtual dance parties on his Instagram Live channel in an effort to lift spirits as people self-isolate over coronavirus concerns.
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Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus: report
Harvey Weinstein, 68, is in prison in northern New York state after being sentenced to 23 years in jail for rape and sexual assault.
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Rihanna donates $5m to coronavirus relief efforts
The 'We Found Love' singer's Clara Lionel Foundation has announced it will give $5 million to help fight COVID-19 and help those on the frontline as the world fights the disease.
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Social distancing for who? S. Africans treated to #OnlineQuarantineParty
As the world grapples with the growing number of COVID-19 deaths and new infections, schooling and socialising have moved online as many find themselves in enforced lockdowns or recommended self-isolation.
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Lizzo battling strep throat
Lizzo is battling strep throat amid the coronavirus pandemic, and has been wearing a face mask around her loved ones to avoid transmitting the illness.
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Ariana Grande seeks restraining order against fan
Ariana Grande is seeking a restraining order against a fan who allegedly tried to deliver a love letter to her earlier this week.
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Kenny Rogers dies at age 81
In a statement released on Saturday, Rogers’ family said the musician died from natural causes.
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Johnny Depp UK libel case postponed due to coronavirus
Two weeks of hearings were due to start in London's High Court on Monday, but the judge heard that two of Depp's legal representatives have already had to self-isolate.
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Justin Bieber shares a prayer amid coronavirus pandemic
The 'Yummy' hitmaker took to social media in a bid to spread a message of unity during these uncertain times with the global health crisis.
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Coronavirus: Local and international events cancelled
An array of artists and music festival organisers have had to indefinitely postpone their shows in order to prevent a further risk of infections.
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How to safeguard your mental health amid the coronavirus outbreak
Head of Therapeutic Services at Akeso Mental Health Facilities, Sandy Lewis, advises people to turn their minds to confronting their immediate challenges.
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Celebrities hit by the coronavirus
The principality of Monaco said on Thursday that Prince Albert II had tested positive, although a statement said there were 'no concerns for his health'.
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'GoT' author George RR Martin finishing latest book
The 71-year-old author has taken himself somewhere 'remote' amid the coronavirus pandemic and admitted he's found it very productive as he's getting a lot of work done on the much-delayed next installment of the 'Song of Fire and Ice' saga.
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Monaco's Prince Albert II tests positive for coronavirus
The titular head of the Mediterranean enclave is continuing to work from his private apartments at the royal palace, the statement said.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: On pandemics, public disorder & panic buying
COVID-19 is unpredictable in the sense that South Africa has never faced this kind of state of disaster before, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
