Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday made his first public appearance since being hospitalised with coronavirus three weeks ago, saying Britain was beginning to “turn the tide” on the outbreak but rejecting growing calls to ease a nationwide lockdown. In a statement in Downing Street marking his return to work, looking thinner and with his trademark blond hair… Continue reading Boris Johnson Makes First Public Appearance After Recovery From Covid-19_Ada Nkong
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COVID-19: Withholding Funding to WHO is as Dangerous as it Sounds-Bill Gates_Femi Ehiabhi
President Donald Trump's decision to withhold funding to the World Health Organization pending a review of its handling of the coronaviruspandemic is "as dangerous as it sounds," Bill Gates said Wednesday. "Their work is slowing the spread of Covid-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more… Continue reading COVID-19: Withholding Funding to WHO is as Dangerous as it Sounds-Bill Gates_Femi Ehiabhi
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COVID-19: WHO warns that recovery might not prevent reinfection_Femi Ehiabhi
The World Health Organisation has warned that recovering from coronavirus may not protect people from reinfection as the death toll from the pandemic zoomed past 200,000 around the globe on Saturday. WHO gave the warning as some countries began to ease restrictions, putting economic recovery ahead of expert cautions that lifting them too soon risks… Continue reading COVID-19: WHO warns that recovery might not prevent reinfection_Femi Ehiabhi
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New feature on Messenger from Facebook_Femi Ehiabhi
Facebook is releasing a new feature that lets you video chat with multiple people through Messenger even if you don't have a social media account, a move that could help the company compete with popular videoconferencing app Zoom. The world's largest social network calls this new tool Messenger Rooms, and it can accommodate up to 50 people… Continue reading New feature on Messenger from Facebook_Femi Ehiabhi
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COVID-19: More tests required before America restarts_Femi Ehiabhi
Even as Donald Trump has delineated his plan to relax social distancing, the United States remains very much in the dark about who has the coronavirus and who does not. We have a shortage of COVID-19 tests, and we simultaneously have the highest number of confirmed cases in the world. Consequently, not every American who… Continue reading COVID-19: More tests required before America restarts_Femi Ehiabhi
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US Death Toll Surpasses 50,000_ Ada Nkong
The US virus death toll has surpassed 50,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, in what is the world's deadliest Covid-19 outbreak. More than 3,000 deaths came in the last 24 hours, and there are now over 870,000 confirmed cases nationwide. But the US still has a lower mortality rate than most European nations… Continue reading US Death Toll Surpasses 50,000_ Ada Nkong
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Meghan Mackle Worried About Homesick Harry_Ada Nkong
Meghan Markle is said to be worried about how much Prince Harry misses home.Harry is struggling to settle into their life in Los Angeles, according to a new report. A source close to the couple told new! magazine that Meghan thinks Harry is 'homesick' and missing the UK.Meghan, Harry and their 11-month-old son Archie officially… Continue reading Meghan Mackle Worried About Homesick Harry_Ada Nkong
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History is Made as Royal Navy Officer Goes Solo on Parade After Self Isolation_Ada Nkong
A Naval Officer has made history at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth after he missed his passing-out ceremony due to self-isolating. Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Matthew Poxon was given a separate parade where he passed out completely on his own - something which has never happened at BRNC. The ceremony marks the completion of… Continue reading History is Made as Royal Navy Officer Goes Solo on Parade After Self Isolation_Ada Nkong
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U.S. Senate passes another $484b relief package_Femi Ehiabhi
An additional coronavirus relief package worth $484 billion (N181 trillion) was passed on Tuesday by the U.S to address emerging public health and economic challenges occasioned by the pandemic. Specifically, this will replenish a depleted loan package for small businesses and provide funds for hospitals and coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment. The unanimous approval followed… Continue reading U.S. Senate passes another $484b relief package_Femi Ehiabhi
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