Tag: April 12
Serotype X causing high CSM deaths in Upper West
Serotype X; a rare subtype of Nesseria meningitides is said to be responsible for about 70 per cent of the Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM)...
Canada lockdown on Easter Sunday as COVID-19 death toll rises
For the first time in Canada's 152-year history, Easter Sunday, the most important holy day and significant holiday in the mainly Christian country, was...
Maradona urges fans to stay healthy and happy
Diego Maradona has sent words of support to Argentinian football fans longing for a return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The...
Rwanda’s workers union warns against unfair job layoffs due to COVID-19 concerns
Rwanda's leading trade union has cautioned employers against unfairly laying off their employees due to COVID-19 concerns, a union official said Sunday.
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South Africa sees rapid rise in COVID-19 cases
The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in South Africa has risen to 2,173, up 145 from the previously reported cases, Health Minister Zweli...
Major oil producers agree on record cut of output
Saudi Arabia and Russia reached an agreement with other oil producers on Sunday to cut oil output by a record 9.7 million barrels per...
Trump hails OPEC+ agreement to cut oil production for saving U.S. energy jobs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed a deal to cut oil production reached by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and...
COVID-19 cases in U.S. top 550,000
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 550,000 on Sunday afternoon, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE)...
Less festive Easter observed across Europe despite signs of hope in anti-virus battle
Europeans observed a less festive Easter Sunday, as their attention is still grabbed by the coronavirus, which, according to the data from the World...
Israel’s former chief rabbi dies of COVID-19
Former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, died at age of 79 from the COVID-19, Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem said on Sunday.
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Libya’s UN-backed government forces shoot down aircraft of eastern-based army
Forces of the UN-backed Libyan government on Sunday announced shooting down three aircraft of the rival eastern-based army in south of Misurata city, some...
Egypt’s PM expresses condolences to COVID-19 victim’s family
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday expressed condolences to the family of a COVID-19 victim, the Egyptian cabinet said in a statement.
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Bolga New Market to face possible Closure
The Bolgatanga New Market is likely to be closed down soon after a marathon COVID-19 prevention meeting between the Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Amiyuure...
Sudan bans inter-city passenger travel amid coronavirus spread
Sudan's government on Sunday decided to ban travel of passenger transport vehicles between the country's cities to stop the coronavirus spread, said Sudan's Sovereign...
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U.S. economic recovery from coronavirus could be “long, hard road” – Neel Kashkari
The path of U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic could be a "long, hard road" instead of a "V-shaped" recovery, a senior U.S....
Ecuadorian president, top officials to slash salaries by 50 percent amid COVID-19 economic crunch
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno on Sunday announced he and other senior government officials will take a 50 percent pay cut amid the economic crisis...
U.S. professional costumers turn to mask making amid COVID-19 pandemic
by Julia Pierrepont III
As the coronavirus sweeps through the United States and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has...
COVID-19 has taught humanity the value of brotherhood – Catholic Bishops
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, says the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has taught the world the value of brotherhood and the significance of...
COVID-19 cases in Iran surpass 71,000 as Turkey’s confirmed cases near 57,000
Iran on Sunday reported 1,657 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,686 in the country, while Turkey's confirmed cases climbed to 56,956.
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Portugal likely to suffer “big recession” due to COVID-19 pandemic
Portugal will suffer a "big recession" this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, predicted former state adviser, economist Vitor Bento, Lusa News...
Putin, Trump, King Salman support OPEC+ agreement to reduce oil production
Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud supported the agreement on a phased reduction in...
Iran rail transport risks US$37 million loss by mid-June amid COVID-19 concerns
Passenger and freight rail transport firms could suffer a loss of 37 million U.S. dollars by mid-June due to the spread of novel coronavirus,...
G20 finance ministers, central bank governors to hold meeting on April 15
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will hold a meeting on April 15, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
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GHACHIFA urges Chinese government to respect the rights Ghanaians
The Ghana China Friendship Association(GHACHIFA), has urged the Chinese government, to heed to the call by Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and regional Integration,...
Italy marks lockdown Easter as COVID-19 claims almost 20,000 lives
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed 19,899 lives in locked-down Italy since the pandemic first broke out in the country on Feb. 21, according to...
Storms and tornadoes cause damage in southern U.S.
Damaging storms and tornados destroyed homes, toppled trees and knocked out electricity across several areas of U.S. state of Louisiana Sunday morning, local media...
Israel’s total COVID-19 cases exceed 11,000
The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel rose to 11,145, an increase of new daily 402 cases, the state's Ministry of Health said Sunday.
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COVID-19 cases in Palestine reach 290
Palestine said on Sunday that the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 290.
According to Director of Primary...
Use Easter period to pray for an end to pandemic – Bishop Agyenta
Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, has called on Ghanaians to seek the mercy of God during the Easter...
Israeli strict anti-coronavirus policies serve to contain epidemic as cases top 10,000
by Keren Setton
The death toll of COVID-19 in Israel surpassed 100 over the weekend as the infection cases have topped 10,000....