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Coronavirus Italy

Italy quarantines 16 million people as virus sweeps globe

By BBC | 4 years ago

Italy PM Giuseppe Conte also announced the closure of schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues across the whole country....

The Mandela Foundationsaid: “we do not believe that leaders who conduct themselves in the way Mr. Trump does are in a position to offer authoritative commentary on (Mandela’s) life and work.” [PHOTO | FILE]

USA admits it does not have enough coronavirus test kits

By BBC | 4 years ago

Vice-President Mike Pence said the Trump administration wouldn't be able to meet its objective of delivering 1 million testing kits this week....

Mutahi Kagwe

Kenyans stuck in Wuhan to get Sh10m, CS Kagwe reveals coronavirus response plan

By Team | 4 years ago

National Response Committee on deadly coronavirus disease holds its first meeting, resolves to send Sh10 million to Kenyans students in China....

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Masks can’t stop the coronavirus in the US, but hysteria has led to bulk-buying, price-gouging and serious fear for the future

By CNN | 4 years ago

Despite repeated pleas from health officials not to purchase them, Americans can't stop snatching up masks and respirators....

Wuhan

China coronavirus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death

By AFP | 4 years ago

Worldwide, nearly 3,000 people have been killed and about 87,000 infected since the virus was first detected late 2019....

The 239 passengers travelled to Kenya in China Southern Airlines plane. [PHOTO | FILE]

Look for all 239 passengers who entered Kenya on Feb. 26 on a China flight, and quarantine them at a KDF facility, judge orders Matiang’i

By Sheila Mutua | 4 years ago

The 239 passengers travelled to Kenya in China Southern Airlines plane....

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How contagious is coronavirus and can you spread it before symptoms start?

By The Conversation | 4 years ago

C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the vir...

Eastleigh

Gikomba, Eastleigh and Nairobi CBD traders say stocks fast depleting over China lockdown

By Team | 4 years ago

Due to suspension of flights to China, traders are unable to restock their wares with electronics and clothes businesses most hit....

On April 16, the president announced his administration had begun identifying needy families in Nairobi, who would receive weekly stipend. [PHOTO | FILE]

Order evacuation of Kenyans stuck in Wuhan, senators tell Uhuru

By Hillary Mageka | 4 years ago

Though the Govt. has insisted that blanketed Kenyans in Wuhan will not be evacuated, the senators have asked for presidential intervention....

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Africa’s coronavirus preparedness at 66%. Here’s what AU, WHO are planning

By Team | 4 years ago

Africa’s coronavirus preparedness stands at an estimated 66%, a World Health Organization (WHO) survey has shown. The coronavirus report, which was ...

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