Coronavirus: Mauritius receives 100,000 doses of Covishield vaccine from India
Mauritius on Friday received a donation of 100,000 doses of Covishield vaccine from India that will be used to vaccinate a first group of 50,000 […]
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London declares emergency over ‘out of control’ coronavirus
London declared a major incident on Friday because its hospitals were at risk of being overwhelmed by a highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus racing […]
Finland confirms first adverse reaction to COVID-19 vaccine
The Finnish Medicines Agency says it has received the first report of an adverse reaction to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against coronavirus. This is coming one […]
Virtual court proceedings child of necessity
By Chinyere Omeire (NAN) Global pandemic, Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and its attendant restrictions have resulted in some new ways of doing things as governments, organisations, […]
“Ending 2020 With an Attitude of Gratitude”, By Sijibomi Ogundele
Corona was a blessing and also a curse. A blessing because it reminded us of the importance of life and how the slightest negligence can […]
Philippines temporarily bans foreign visitors from 20 countries
The Philippines is temporarily banning the entry of foreign travellers from 20 countries where a new strain of the coronavirus has been reported, the government […]
Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cissé dies of coronavirus on Friday in France
Malian opposition leader, Soumaïla Cissé, died of coronavirus on Friday in Paris, France, his family and his Union for Republic and Democracy (URD) party have […]
COVID-19: Plateau Govt. bans cultural festivals during Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Plateau Government has banned all cultural festivals during Christmas and New Year celebrations, as part of measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in […]
Coronavirus: South Africa one step closer to securing vaccine
South Africa has made a US$19 million down payment to secure a place in the World Health Organisation’s Covax Facility. The payment represents 15% of […]
WHO Europe head urges social distancing over holidays in virus fight
Europeans were urged to maintain social distancing and limit social contacts during the upcoming holiday season to stem the second wave of coronavirus that has […]