Tag:COVID-19

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EU points finger at Russia, China amid flood of virus disinformation

The European Union wants social media platforms to do more to counter harmful health hoaxes and conspiracy theories linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, much...

Michael Simire - June 10, 2020

Human Welfare

Conflict-hit Nigerian families living under COVID-19 lockdowns on ‘life-support’

Help and funding are needed urgently for millions of people in Nigeria who have been hit severely by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic,...

Michael Simire - June 10, 2020

Health

14 U.S. states hit highest level of new COVID-19 cases, Nigeria records highest single-day infection

Nigeria on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 recorded its highest single-day infection of the coronavirus disease with 663 new cases. The latest figure was released late...

Michael Simire - June 10, 2020

Health

Over 6,000 police infected with COVID-19 in Bangladesh, 16 killed

As many as 6,206 police personnel, including 1,828 in capital Dhaka, have now tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bangladesh. AKM Kamrul Ahsan, Public...

Michael Simire - June 7, 2020

Health

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

Health

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

Health