Covid-19: Many in Africa would go hungry in 14-day lockdown, survey finds
Uganda uses civilian paramilitary force to help enforce night-time curfew ABUJA, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A new survey conducted to…
Covid-19: Doctor who treated first US patient fears second wave
Dr George Diaz WASHINGTON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The doctor who treated the first Covid-19 patient in the United States…
China launch of key new space rocket ‘successful’
BEIJING, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Chinese state media reported the “successful” launch of a new rocket on Tuesday, a major test…
Covid-19 Asia latest: India embarks on repatriation; Hong Kong to ease curbs
SINGAPORE, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. INDIA has…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports highest 786 cases, record recoveries in a single day
DHAKA, May 6 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh on Tuesday registered the highest number of 786 fresh positive cases from the novel…
Covid-19: Brazil’s indigenous people ask WHO for emergency fund
An indigenous person from Pataxo ethnic group is seen inside the village Nao Xoha BRASILIA, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indigenous…
Covid-19: WHO cautions against untested traditional remedies
Artemisia annua or “Chinese wormwood”, “Sweet wormwood” “Qing hao” is a medicinal plant with proven anti-malaria action PARIS, May 5…
Covid-19: Latin American governments look to economies as cases continue rising
A commuter wearing a surgical mask while walking inside a metro station in Mexico City MEXICO CITY, May 5 (NNN-Xinhua)…
Covid-19: South African union wins case on safety for miners
JOHANNESBURG, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s mining union said it had won a court case against the government that…
Covid-19: Ivory Coast prime minister evacuated to France for medical checks
Gon Coulibaly is the governing party candidate in October’s presidential election ABIDJAN, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister…