Covid-19: Some African countries heading for peak in cases in weeks – WHO official

WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti NAIROBI, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Some African countries could see a peak in coronavirus cases in the coming weeks, and testing should be urgently increased in the region, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said. “During the last four days we can see that…

Covid-19: Ghana’s Pres Akufo-Addo extends lockdown by one week

play videoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ACCRA, April 10 (NNN-GNA) — The Ghana government has extended the lockdown imposed on Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi by one more week from Monday, April 13. In his sixth televised address to the nation, the President said, although the efforts have been successful,…

Covid-19: New single-day record for NY virus deaths but hospitalizations fall

NEW YORK, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — America’s coronavirus epicenterof New York recorded a new single-day high of 799 COVID-19 deathsThursday but Governor Andrew Cuomo said the rate of hospitalizationscontinued to fall. Cuomo said 799 people died in the last 24 hours, outdoing theprevious high of 779 announced on Wednesday, but…

Covid-19: “We shall win this together”, Indian PM Modi responds to US Pres Trump’s tweet

NEW DELHI, April 10 (NNN-BSS) — In a response to a tweet of US President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his country would do everything possible to help mankind’s fight against Covid-19, hoping that “We shall win this together”. “Times like these bring friends closer. The India-US…

Spy chief named Iraq’s third PM-designate this year

BAGHDAD, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iraqi President Barham Saleh nominated spy chief Mustafa Kadhemi as the country’s third prime minister-designate this year, moments after predecessor Adnan Zurfi ended his bid to form a government. The nomination ceremony was attended by the country’s top politicalfigures, indicating widespread support for Kadhemi that…

Daesh attack in Syria kills 18 government forces: monitor

BEIRUT, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Daesh militant group on Thursday killed at least 18 government fighters in an attack in central Syria, a war monitor said. Pro-government fighters backed by Russian air strikes were battling off the militants on the outskirts of the desert town of Al-Sukhna in Homs province,…

Covid-19: Khamenei tells Iranians to avoid Ramadan gatherings amid virus

TEHRAN, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appealed for Iranians to pray at home during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Iran has reported more than 4,100 deaths and 66,000 infections from thenovel coronavirus, making the country’s COVID-19 outbreak…

British PM Boris Johnson’s health ‘continues to improve’ – Downing Street

LONDON, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister BorisJohnson’s health “continues to improve” on his fourth day in intensivecare battling coronavirus, his official spokesman said. “The prime minister had a good night and continues to improve inintensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital. He’s in good spirits,” thespokesman added. He was…

Covid-19: World faces worst time since Great Depression, says IMF’s Georgieva

WASHINGTON, April 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global coronavirus pandemic is causing an economic crisis unlike any in the past century and will require a massive response to ensure recovery, IMF chief KristalinaGeorgieva said. The warnings about the damage inflicted by the virus already werestark, but Georgieva warned that the world…

Covid-19: ICC, WHO launch worldwide business survey to improve information flow

GENEVA, April 10 (NNN-BSS) — The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and World Health Organization (WHO) are launching a worldwide survey to report the challenges faced by the private sector from COVID-19. In response to COVID-19, ICC and WHO are surveying the private sector togather more information about global business…