The ANC has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to extend the lockdown as the country continues to fight the spread of Covid-19.The lockdown, which started on 26 March, was supposed to end on 16 April. However, Ramaphosa on Thursday said it was imperative to extend the lockdown if the country is to be successful in…
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‘India ready to help friends’: PM Modi on exporting Hydroxychloroquine amid Covid-19 crisis
NEW DELHI: Calling for joint efforts to fight against coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is ready to help its 'friends' in combating the deadly virus. "We have to jointly fight this pandemic. India is ready to do whatever is possible to help our friends. Praying for the well-being and good health…
Read More »Coronavirus threat to global peace and stability, UN chief warns
The head of the United Nations has called the coronavirus pandemic the fight of a generation and a threat to world peace and security. The secretary general, Antonio Guterres, warned the UN security council that the pandemic had the potential to increase soc…
Read More »Covid-19 latest updates: The extent of spread in India and Stage 3 concerns
Home / India News / Covid-19 latest updates: The extent of spread in India and Stage 3 concerns A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to identify the spread and extent of transmission of coronavirus disease has revealed that just two per cent of the patients have tested positive for Covid-19.The…
Read More »Equipment shortages, strict testing criteria mean Ontario’s COVID-19 assessment centres are sitting idle | CBC News
Ontario's COVID-19 assessment centres are mostly empty, with only a handful of people showing up to be tested each day, according to research by CBC News.Front-line health-care staff conduct drive-through COVID-19 testing at a specially built facility near Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)Ontario's COVID-19 assessment centres are mostly empty, with only a handful…
Read More »UK PM Johnson leaves intensive care, remains under observation
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson left intensive care on Thursday evening as he continues to recover from COVID-19, but he remains under close observation in hospital, his office said on Thursday. Johnson, 55, was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough, and was rushed to…
Read More »Meet the small business owners who don’t qualify for emergency COVID-19 loans | CBC News
Some small businesses desperate to access the federal government's emergency COVID-19 loan program say that $40,000 could save their business, but they don't qualify under the government's rules.Anna Malazhavaya, a tax lawyer with Toronto based Advotax Law says the CEBA loan program's rules make it hard for many legitimate businesses to qualify. (Alina Rahkman)While Prime…
Read More »COVID-19 Updates: Minhas Brewery ramps up hand-sanitizer production | Kenney promises billion-dollar boost to infrastructure
Author of the article:Brodie ThomasPublishing date:5 minutes ago • 13 minute readRukman Sri with Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is seen handing out lunches, that include sanitization kits, to truck drivers at the Flying J Travel Centre. The lunches included sandwiches, fruit and granola bars, and were given to drivers free of charge. Wednesday, April 8, 2020.…
Read More »Britischer Premier Boris Johnson von Intensivstation entlassen
Der gegen eine Covid-19-Erkrankung kämpfende britische Premierminister Boris Johnson ist von der Intensivstation des Krankenhauses St. Thomas in London entlassen worden. Er werde nun zunächst engmaschig überwacht, teilte ein Sprecher Johnsons am Donnerstagabend mit. „Er ist in ausgesprochen guter Stimmung“, sagte der Sprecher über den Premier. Der 55 Jahre alte Johnson hatte seine Infektion mit…
Read More »‘The curve continues to flatten’: New cases below 100 for first time in three weeks
Updated April 09, 2020 16:35:25 For the first time in three weeks the number of Australians testing positive for COVID-19 has fallen below 100, but the Government has warned the fight against the virus is far from over. Key points:Health Minister Greg Hunt says 96 new cases were confirmed overnightAuthorities still expect restrictions will stay…
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