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Virus could ‘smolder’ in Africa, cause many deaths, says WHO
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Virus could ‘smolder’ in Africa, cause many deaths, says WHO

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The coronavirus could “smolder” in Africa for years and take a high death toll across the continent,…
China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response
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China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response

China said Friday it supports a World Health Organization-led review into the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, but only…
WHO says has no proof from US on ‘speculative’ Wuhan lab claims
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WHO says has no proof from US on ‘speculative’ Wuhan lab claims

The World Health Organization said Monday that Washington had provided no evidence to support “speculative” claims by the US president…
South Africa starts easing coronavirus lockdown
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South Africa starts easing coronavirus lockdown

South Africa began to gradually ease its strict coronavirus lockdown on Friday, allowing some industries to reopen after five weeks…
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
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Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die

There will be 11,000 fewer deaths in European countries under coronavirus lockdown due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel…
Fasting strengthens the immune system against coronavirus
Health & Fitness

Fasting strengthens the immune system against coronavirus

Both Egypt’s top religious authority, Al-Azhar, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have said that there is so far no…
Egypt can conduct 200,000 coronavirus tests: WHO
Egypt

Egypt can conduct 200,000 coronavirus tests: WHO

The World Health Organization announced that Egypt now has the ability to conduct up to 200,000 coronavirus tests. It added…
‘It is still a mystery’: War-hit Yemen struggles to trace COVID-19 infection
Middle East

‘It is still a mystery’: War-hit Yemen struggles to trace COVID-19 infection

ADEN/DUBAI (Reuters) – When doctors first confirmed Yemeni port official Saleh had contracted COVID-19, authorities raced to trace his movements…
WHO launches mobile app to combat misinformation about COVID-19
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WHO launches mobile app to combat misinformation about COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) last month launched an official Android, iOS and online app called “WHO COVID-19” to keep…
Staff count emotional cost as virus savages UK nursing homes
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Staff count emotional cost as virus savages UK nursing homes

SELSTON, England (AP) — Lucy Dawson is haunted by a sense of powerlessness. The nurse has equipment to treat the…
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