Covid-19: Pres Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

WASHINGTON, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United…

Covid-19: Criminals using food delivery services to transport drugs during lockdown – Interpol

PARIS, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Criminals are using food delivery services as a cover to transport drugs and other illegal goods during the Coronavirus crisis, which has seen countries around the world go into lockdown, said the Interpol police organisation. Interpol said it had received reports from police in Ireland, Malaysia, Spain…

Covid-19: Italy PM battles local leaders for defying government order over lockdown

Regions south of Rome have suffered relatively few deaths from COVID-19 and local officials have been among the most vocal opponents of the two-month shutdown ROME, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte Fcriticised regional chiefs for defying the government and lifting lockdown measures early, saying it risked…

Covid-19: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions

Hiking, retail shopping and larger social gatherings are now permissible in some states SYDNEY, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australia’s vast Northern Territory will become the first in the nation to move out of lockdown on Friday with the lifting of major restrictions.Group limits will be removed for weddings, funerals and…

Covid-19: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

LANSING (Michigan, US), May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gun-toting protesters against Michigan’s coronavirus lockdown have rallied in the state capitol building.Hundreds of demonstrators, a few of them armed, gathered in Lansing and many did not wear masks or socially distance.Police checked their temperatures before some were allowed into the capitol, where…

Covid-19: Nearly 9,000 Britons fined over lockdown breaches

LONDON, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly 9,000 people have received fines for flouting lockdown restrictions in England and Wales, new figures show. Police have had powers to issue fixed penalty notices (rather than on-the-spot fines) for alleged breaches since March 26. Figures released by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC)…

Covid-19: France offers subsidy to tempt people to cycle after lockdown end

French President, Emmanuel Macron PARIS, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France is encouraging people to cycle to keep pollution levels low once lockdown restrictions end. Under the €20 million scheme, everyone will be eligible for bike repairs of up to €50 at registered mechanics. The funding will also help pay for…

Covid-19: Russian PM Mishustin tests positive for virus

File photo of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during a government meeting in Moscow in January. His announcement of being tested positive for the Covid-19 virus was made during a televised video-call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. File photo courtesy of Dmitry ASTAKHOV / SPUTNIK / AFP) The diagnosis was…

Covid-19: Experts reveal African trial details

Experts said there are comparatively fewer trials happening in Africa ABUJA, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has outlined some of the trials going on for Covid-19 treatment and vaccination in Africa. Fifty-two countries have currently reported having positive cases of the virus, with more…

Mozambique forces ‘push back militant attack’ as lockdown extended by a month

MAPUTO, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Mozambican defence and security forces have pushed back an attack by militants against the village of Nacoba, in Metuge district, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, reports Carta de Moçambique. The newspaper says that the raiders burnt down a tourist camp used by…