Coronavirus outbreak
UK doctors' and nurses' lives at risk from lack of protection kit - unions
The British government has faced repeated criticism from National Health Service staff that doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
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Bangladesh extends coronavirus lockdown, India's Modi mulls longer restrictions
The army has been deployed across Bangladesh to enforce social distancing measures.
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ISMAIL VADI: Keep the activism fire burning by living the legacy of Kathrada
Our activism must focus on the actual and immediate needs in our communities over the next few months - just like Ahmed Kathrada's did, writes Ismail Vadi.
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Libya confirms first coronavirus case amid fear over readiness
Both the internationally recognised government in Tripoli, in the west, and a rival administration ruling from Benghazi in the east have imposed lockdowns, stopped foreign travel and promised resources for the health service.
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NFL instructs clubs to close team facilities
According to a memo sent to all league clubs and reported on NFL.com, the shutdowns will continue to at least 8 April.
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'Corona time' in Europe's main migrant camp in virus lockdown
There have been 20 recorded deaths and 743 officially announced infections from the coronavirus in Greece, which has a population of 11 million.
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UN's Guterres urges ceasefire in conflict areas, unity in COVID-19 fight
Antonio Guterres has instructed the UN Secretary General’s special envoys in every conflict zone to work for a global ceasefire.
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MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Letter to fellow journalists in this time of coronavirus
Now is the time to rebuild our relationship with the public, writes Sanef chair Mahlatse Mahlase.
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WC govt confident it has enough hospital beds to treat COVID-19 patients
The Western Cape Health Department’s Mark van der Heever said they were planning a unified approach with the private sector.
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Are health workers well equipped to deal with coronavirus patients?
The Health Professions Council (HPCSA) said it was worried that health workers are ill-equipped to fight the coronavirus.
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Nigeria confirms first fatality from coronavirus - NCDC
The patient was a 67-year-old man who returned following a medical procedure in the United Kingdom with underlying medical conditions.
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Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa
More than 1,000 cases have now been reported across Africa, according to the World Health Organisation.
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Syria announces first case of novel coronavirus
Health minister Nizar Yaziji late Sunday said authorities had recorded 'a first case of the coronavirus in Syria in a person coming from abroad,' without specifying the country.
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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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ESwatini confirms 3 coronavirus cases, global number surpasses 300,000
Two patients recently returned to the small, land-locked country from Europe while the ministry is investigating how the third patient contracted the virus.
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Rwanda imposes shutdown, suspends 'unnecessary movements'
Rwanda as of Saturday had recorded 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the highest number in the East Africa region.
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Gov't warns gatherings that don’t adhere to virus regulations will be dispersed
Managers of places that will sell liquor beyond the designated hours will be charged.
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Coronavirus restrictions squeeze Cape Town's informal traders
The City of Cape Town this week rolled out precautionary measures for the sector in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
