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Kenya forbids flights between Milan and Verona

The economic and financial fallout from the coronavirus outbreak for African airlines all over the world is only becoming clearer now. For Kenya airways, the losses amount to $8m almost a month since the airline…

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DR Congo ready to fight for COVID-19 –…

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already been facing an Ebola epidemic for more than a year, is preparing to face the coronavirus. Given the volume of its trade with China, one of its…

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Senegal registers first case of coronavirus

Senegal has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to record a coronavirus case, multiple news outlets including the privately-owned Dakaractu website have reported. The reports said the victim in question was a French national…

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Egypt follows up 12 students returning from Italy…

Egypt’s Ministry of Education is following 12 students at the Collège De La Salle in Cairo after their participation at the Creative Theater Competition in Italy to ensure none are infected with the coronavirus, a…

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13 things to do to avoid contracting Coronavirus…

With the advent of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the World Health Organisation has reeled out thirteen things one has to do to avoid contracting and spreading the virus. Make sure your workplaces are clean and hygienic.…

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Second case of Coronavirus confirmed in Africa

Algeria's ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform has reported the country's first case of COVID-19. A statement released by the World Health Organization says health authorities in Algeria has reported tests indicating that an…

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Coronavirus: SA identified as ‘one of the most…

A combined research paper published by a leading team of European and American scientists has analysed the countries most at rist of coronavirus across Africa. Sadly, South Africa ranks pretty highly. The paper – published…

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Coronavirus : ECOWAS health ministers meet in Mali

West African Health Ministers met in Bamako on Friday to discuss the threat of the coronavirus to their countries. They agreed to strengthen cooperation and to increase vigilance and surveillance at entry ports. Michel Hamala…