Covid-19 toll at 1100 GMT Sunday
PARIS, April 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 160,685 on Sunday, according…
Covid-19: Many migrants on US deportation flight had coronavirus, Guatemalan President says
Guatemala’s President Alejandro Giammattei GUATEMALA CITY, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei said a large number of migrants…
Argentina to carry out 17 repatriation flights
BUENOS AIRES, April 18 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — The Argentine Government has announced another 17 special flights until April 26 to…
Covid-19: Around 1,200 Cuban doctors fight pandemic worldwide
HAVANA, April 18 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — About 1,200 Cuban health professionals have joined the battle against Covid-19 around the globe,…
Covid-19: Tunisians held over plot to infect police officers
TUNIS, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The interior ministry in Tunisia says that two men, including a suspected jihadist, have been…
Covid-19: Outbreak at Philippine jail fuels calls for prisoner releases
MANILA, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eighteen guards and inmates at a jam-packed Philippine prison have tested positive for the coronavirus,…
Covid-19: South Asia cases hit 22,000 as Maldives locks down capital
NEW DELHI, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of people infected with the coronavirus crossed 22,000 in densely populated South…
Covid-19: Rwanda uses drones to help catch lockdown transgressors
A Rwandan police drone KIGALI, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tech-savvy Rwanda is using drones to keep residents of the capital…
Covid-19: South Africa’s Pres Ramaphosa dismisses call to lift ban on alcohol during lockdown
PRETORIA, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to lift a ban on alcohol during a nationwide…
Covid-19: Brazil’s Pres Bolsonaro defends sacking health minister amid pandemic
Pres Jair Bolsonaro insists coronavirus is a minor problem BRASILIA, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro defended his…