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Kenya confirms 167 new COVID-19 cases as tally rises to 2,767

Kenya’s Ministry of Health on Sunday, June 7, 2020 confirmed that 167 people tested positive to COVID-19, bringing the total number to 2,767. Mutahi Kagwe,...

Michael Simire - June 7, 2020

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WHO issues guidance on locally-made face masks

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a new guidance on homemade or locally-made face masks for prevention of COVID-19. The WHO Regional Office for...

Michael Simire - June 7, 2020

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International Cancer Survivors Day: COVID-19 as a wake-up call

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails. Those who bring sunshine cannot keep it from themselves." – Thor The first Sunday in June every...

Michael Simire - June 7, 2020

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AfDB approves $288.5m for Nigeria to fight COVID-19

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Friday, June 5, 2020 approved a $288.5 million loan to help Nigeria tackle...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2020

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COVID-19: Lagos says churches, mosques can reopen on June 19

The Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of religious centres at 40 per cent capacity, effective June 19, 2020. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that...

Michael Simire - June 4, 2020

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COVID-19: 300 handwashing stations installed in Senegalese schools

The le Groupe des Amis de l'Alimentation Scolaire (GAASS) has strengthened its commitment to schoolchildren across Senegal by providing handwashing stations for pupils returning to...

Michael Simire - June 3, 2020

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COVID-19: Churches, mosques to remain closed in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has ruled out the immediate reopening of churches and mosques in the state until there is a “clear coast for...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2020

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DR Congo hit by 11th Ebola outbreak

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Monday, June 1, 2020 that a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2020

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