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Report says over 300,000 people in Africa could lose their lives due to COVID-19

More than 300,000 people in Africa could lose their lives due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said in a report on Friday. The pandemic could slo

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Nigeria disease control agency calls for use of masks to stem COVID-19 spread

LAGOS, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday issued a formal advisory of using face masks by the public to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Head of

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Answer Bank: When should you be washing your hands?

The simple act of washing your hands has been increasingly important during the COVID-19 outbreak. It's one of the most effective and protective measures to prevent getting infected.Click here to

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Artists in isolation brighten Berlin's streets with balcony art

The Art showcased on balconies across Berlin came in different shapes and sizes. /Reuters Some got inventive like this household, who hung a swing off their balcony. /Reuters Thi

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Botswana announces first 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Botswana's Minister of Health and Wellness Lemogang Kwape on Monday evening announced the southern African country's first three cases of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Kwape mad

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Apple launches COVID-19 screening website

Today, Apple launched its own coronavirus screening site (apple.com/covid19) and iOS app developed alongside the White House, CDC and FEMA.The site is pretty simple, with basic information about best

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Answer Bank: How long can the novel coronavirus survive on surfaces?

As the number of confirmed new coronavirus cases continues to grow outside China, concerns and questions about the virus have soared simultaneously.By now, a total of 122 countries and regions hav

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Nigerian official says China's measures combating COVID-19 be emulated

China has been successful in reducing its COVID-19 cases by mobilizing the whole country in response to the novel coronavirus, a top Nigerian official said here late Thursday. Chikwe Ihekweazu, dire

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Answer Bank: What if I have to travel internationally during COVID-19?

With more than 95,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed in more than 85 countries and regions worldwide, people are being advised to avoid public and crowded spaces and reduce their travels.But what if you

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Interview: Experience in fighting Ebola to help end COVID-19, says DRC official

The fight against the COVID-19 could benefit from the experience in fighting the Ebola epidemic, according to Jean-Jacques Muyembe, coordinator in charge of the fight against the Ebola virus in the

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Nigeria's economic hub Lagos deploys countermeasures against COVID-19

Health authorities in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, deployed three levels of countermeasures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 which included medical, security and research, an official said Monda

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Cambodian PM says U.S. cancels summit with ASEAN leaders

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Monday that the United States has cancelled the ASEAN-U.S. summit, which was previously scheduled on March 14 in

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UK to step up efforts to tackle COVID-19

The British government will launch a refreshed public information campaign and set out an enhanced government approach to the threat of COVID-19, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday. Under

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Spanish surge in demand for masks amid COVID-19 panic

02:31 The fear of Covid-19 gripped Spain even before it started spreading in the country this week.The demand for masks last week, when Italy became the epicenter of the coronavirus in

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WHO experts call for proper use of protection equipment amid COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday called for proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE) against COVID-19, as appropriate training and behavior in how to use PPE may play an even m

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WHO experts call for proper use of protection equipment amid COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday called for proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE) against COVID-19, as appropriate training and behavior in how to use PPE may play an even m

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Beijing strengthens disinfection of used train berth bedding

The China Railway Beijing Group said it has strengthened disinfection operations of used train berth bedding with high-temperature sterilization and disinfectant and p