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France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns

The French government on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients suffering severe...

Michael Simire - May 28, 2020

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COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds, says minister

Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minster...

Michael Simire - May 28, 2020

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Covid-19: Why hydroxychloroquine trial was suspended – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that it announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment...

Michael Simire - May 27, 2020

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Coronavirus outbreak at German church service leaves 112 persons infected

An outbreak linked to a church in Frankfurt has so far led to 112 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, as numerous other chains...

Michael Simire - May 26, 2020

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Africa Day: Buhari advocates for peace, security to achieve sustainable development

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria says peace, security, unity and harmony are prerequisites for development in Africa Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2020

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WHO fears ‘silent’ virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing

Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried the continent could face a...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2020

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Kenya’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1,286

Kenya’s Ministry of Health on Monday, May 25, 2020 confirmed 72 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 1,286. Mercy Mwangangi, Chief...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2020

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UK to reopen shops, PM’s aide defends actions amid row over lockdown rules

Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, May 25,...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2020

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