Coronavirus shatters Kenya's beach volleyball team Olympics dream

The top two teams would proceed to the third and final qualification round.

The 13 countries that could be the next coronavirus centres

The World Health Organisation has identified 13 countries they feel may have inadequate health systems to handle a coronavirus outbreak.

Virus risk is there but don’t panic

The risks of a coronavirus outbreak in Bangladesh cannot be denied, but people should not panic, noted physician ABM Abdullah said yesterday.

FG Budgets 8 Naira for Disease Prevention of Each Nigerian in 2020

Martins Ifijeh Despite the recurrent bouts of disease outbreaks in Nigeria and the looming threat from Coronavirus, the Nigerian government has deemed it fit to budget a paltry eight naira (2.1 cents) for prevention, diagnosis and management of communicable diseases of each citizen in 2020. Data exclusively obtained by THISDAY shows that only a meager …

Emergency response plan ready: govt

The government has finalised an emergency preparedness plan to tackle any possible spread of coronavirus in the country.

Zambia sets up contingency fund to prepare for coronavirus

This was in order to timely protect the public from social, economic and cultural effects that the disease might cause, a government spokesperson said..

Coronavirus Brings 'Sinophobia' to Africa

A video being shared widely on social media shows an angry crowd threatening two people of Asian descent about the coronavirus. Reportedly recorded in Kenya, a man in the crowd shouts at the frightened couple, “You are corona!” The Asian man responds, “We don’t have corona. Enough!” Finally, a person in the crowd raises his hand threatening to slap the Asian man. As the coronavirus spreads across continents, it is also spreading fear. In many parts of the world, including Africa, xenophobia, and more specifically, “sinophobia,” the fear of Chinese people, is on the rise.

Coronavirus: Four-level emergency plan in place

The government finalises an emergency preparedness plan to tackle the possible spread of coronavirus in Bangladesh.

IMFC ready to address challenges presented by Coronavirus

The IMF’s 189 member countries stand united to address the global challenges related to the Coronavirus.

Zambia sets up fund to mitigate against Covid-19

Zambia has approved a contingency fund for emergency preparedness, prevention and mitigation measures against Coronavirus.

US embassy: Bangladesh among 25 countries at risk of coronavirus

In a press release issued on Tuesday, the embassy said the countries are either affected by COVID-19 or at high risk of its spread

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Coronavirus infects Africa's economy

The 13 countries WHO warns could be the next coronavirus centres

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SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: Jubilee Metals' cashflow opportunities multiply

10600 CDC Employees Earn $1.1 Billion Annually

Can The CDC Help Keep The Nation Safe From Coronavirus? 10600 Highly Compensated CDC Employees Earn $1.1 Billion Annually

Nigeria Confirms First Coronavirus Case In Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa Braces for Coronavirus as Delay Offers Time to Prepare