Covid-19: Brazil presidential spokesman tests positive for virus

SAO PAULO, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s spokesman has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the government said, the latest case to hit close to the far-right leader, who rejects social distancing measures. Army General Otavio Rego Barros, 59, one of the administration’s top public figures, “is…

US Pres Trump vetoes measure limiting his war powers in Iran

WASHINGTON, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump vetoed what he called a “very insulting” congressional resolution seeking to limit his war powers in Iran. In a statement, Trump said he had used his veto because the resolution — a rare bipartisan rebuke to the president approved in March…

Covid-19: Spain lawmakers extend state of emergency

MADRID, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain’s parliament voted to extend the country’s state of emergency, allowing stringent coronavirus lockdown measures to remain in place for at least two more weeks. The government imposed a nation-wide lockdown nearly eight weeks ago to curb the outbreak, which has killed more than 25,000…

Covid-19: France reports 278 new coronavirus deaths

PARIS, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France reported 278 new deaths from coronavirus but also announced a steep fall in the number of hospital patients, as the country prepares to gradually ease its lockdown. The health ministry said 25,809 people were now confirmed to have died from the virus in hospitals…

Covid-19: ‘Thousands would die’ if lockdown ended, says Argentine president

BUENOS AIRES, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Alberto Fernandez ruled out an immediate exit from Argentina’s coronavirus lockdown, saying to do so would “lead to the death of thousands.” Opposition parties, economists and business leaders have stepped up demands for the government to relax strict quarantine measures to allow…

Covid-19: US Treasury launches 20-year bond to help finance record borrowing

Donald Trump, US president WASHINGTON, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Treasury Department said it will launch a long-planned 20-year bond and increase securities auction sizes across a range of maturities to raise cash to meet record government borrowing needs caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Treasury also made clear…

Covid-19: Over 90,000 health workers infected with coronavirus worldwide – nurses group

GENEVA, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 90,000 health-care workers worldwide are believed to have been infected with COVID-19, and possibly twice that, amid reports of continuing shortages of protective equipment, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) said. The disease has killed more than 260 nurses, it said in a…

Covid-19: South Africa to examine Madagascar’s coronavirus medicine

PRETORIA, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has expressed willingness to assist Madagascar to undertake scientific analysis of COVID Organics (CVO), a herbal drink that is said to prevent and cure patients suffering from the novel coronavirus or COVID-19.”We received a call from the government of Madagascar, which asked for help…

Experts offer solutions as floods ravage Uganda

KAMPALA, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Many parts of Uganda have been severely hit by floods that have claimed lives and destroyed crops. The heavy rains have ravaged settlements and displaced thousands, leaving businesses paralyzed. The major water bodies, including lakes Victoria (in the central region), Albert (western) and Kyoga (eastern),…

Covid-19: Coronavirus cases in Africa hit 47,000 plus

ABUJA, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Africa has 47,581 cases of the Novel Coronavirus and 1,862 deaths, according to data released by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The death toll from the Coronavirus has risen in several nations as the continent continues to grapple with the pandemic.In the last 24 hours, 352 new…