UK warns of EU settlement scheme delays

EU citizens applying to settle permanently in the UK LONDON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The British Government is warning of delays to the EU settlement scheme because of the coronavirus outbreak. More than 3 million people have already been granted the right to live and work in the UK after…

Covid-19: Global tally of recoveries tops 200,000

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global tally of people who made recoveries from deadly Coronavirus topped 200,000 on Thursday, four times the worldwide death toll. According to the running data of U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University, a total of 202,541 recoveries have been recorded across the globe, while more than 48,300 people…

Covid-19: Red Cross to deliver supplies for patients in separatist eastern Ukraine

KIEV/GENEVA, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A planeload of medical supplies for COVID-19 patients and other relief goods has arrived in Ukraine to help people enduring a six-year-old conflict in the country’s east, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. Eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists emerged in 2014, reported its…

Covid-19: Pakistan to resume some flights

A Pakistan International Airlines ISLAMABAD, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — While most airlines are grounding planes, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been given permission to run several routes. PIA will run a total of 17 international flights on April 4-11. They will mainly be going between Islamabad and London, Manchester, Birmingham…

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in holy cities

RIYADH, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi Arabia extended curfew restrictions on Islam’s two holiest cities to 24 hours to stem the spread of Coronavirus as the number of deaths from the disease rose to 21.The announcement comes amid uncertainty over the hajj which is due to take place at the end of…

Covid-19: Australian scientists begin tests on two possible vaccines

SYDNEY, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Scientists in Australia have begun testing two potential coronavirus vaccines in “milestone” lab trials. The vaccines, made by Oxford University and US company Inovio Pharmaceutical, have been cleared for animal testing by the World Health Organization. Australia’s national science agency will assess if the vaccines…

Covid-19: Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to ban eating cat and dogs

Most Chinese people don’t actually consume dogs and cats and never plan to SHENZHEN (China), April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. It comes after the coronavirus outbreak was linked to wildlife meat, prompting Chinese…

Covid-19: US Navy fired Captain Brett Crozier who raised alarm on board aircraft carrier

Capt Brett Crozier wrote a scathing letter, calling for urgent action WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt has been removed after saying the US Navy was not doing enough to halt a coronavirus outbreak on board the aircraft carrier.In a letter, Capt Brett Crozier…

Covid-19: 6.65 million Americans jobless

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefit has surged to 6.65m, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend the country’s economy. The actual figure is believed to be even higher as many people have reported jammed phone lines and difficulties with filing…

Covid-19: Top South African HIV scientist Gita Ramjee dies

South African scientist, late Gita Ramjee DURBAN, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tributes are being paid to world-renowned South African scientist Gita Ramjee, who has died from Covid-19-related complications. “She dedicated many years of her life to finding HIV prevention solutions for women,” her colleague and friend Gavin Churchyard said. Head…