Earlier on Sunday, Venezuela's security forces faced an attempt of a maritime incursion from alleged "Colombian mercenaries". On Monday, the president of Venezuela's National Constituent Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, announced that a group of militants had been captured. The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, stated during a speech broadcast on Monday that there are two US … Continue reading US and Colombian mercenaries among terrorists caught in Venezuela
President Donald Trump on Sunday said he expects to see a vaccine for the coronavirus by the end of the year. "We are pushing it really hard," Trump said during a virtual town hall on Fox News Channel. "We're also pushing something. We are very confident that we're going to have a vaccine at the … Continue reading Trump: Expect coronavirus vaccine before the end of 2020
HIV and Aids in Africa Africa is the region most affected by HIV and AIDS in the world. Approximately 22.4 million people, which is around two thirds of the global total of people living with HIV, can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. The spread of AIDS/HIV in Africa, and the resulting death toll, varies … Continue reading The effects of AIDS/HIV in Africa
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop … Continue reading What you should know about COVID-19
To protect yourself and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, make sure you use and store it carefully. Here are some WHO-approved suidelines on the use of sanitizers: Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out … Continue reading Advice on the safe use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Just as the ease of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) lockdown directive by the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, became effective in Lagos State on Monday, Lagosians were seen trooping out to resume their daily activities. Some of these Lagosians were seen violating the safety guidelines recommended and always promoted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control … Continue reading Lagos reopens with no social distancing among traders and beggars
Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) is applying disinfection technologies, including disinfection channels, antimicrobial coating and autonomous cleaning robots, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to protect passengers and airport staff from COVID-19 infection. HKIA is the world’s first airport where “CLeanTech”, a full-body disinfection channel facility, is trialed in live operation. Persons using the facility … Continue reading Hong Kong airport launches disinfection booth and cleaning robot
Security announced results of a new study that explores taxpayers' point-of-view on ransomware in the wake of growing attacks against cities. The survey, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of IBM, highlights that nearly 80% of citizens surveyed across the United States are increasingly worried about ransomware attacks on cities - yet more than half are still … Continue reading US taxpayers protest paying hackers in ransomware attacks with public funds
Nigeria has recorded 220 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 2388. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in a tweet on Saturday. It said, “220 new cases of #COVID19; 62 in Lagos, 52 in FCT, 31 in Kaduna, 13 in Sokoto, 10 in Kebbi, 9 in … Continue reading Nigeria records new 220 COVID-19 cases
China Registers 2 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths in Past 24 Hours - Authorities China has registered two new COVID-19 cases, with no people having died of the disease over the past 24 hours, the National Health Commission said on Sunday. Of the new cases, one is imported. It was recorded in the city of … Continue reading COVID-19 updates around the world
Eleven days after lifting the lockdown and restriction of movement in the country, Ghana has recorded a 60 per cent increase in the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus. President Nana Akufo-Addo had cited “severe difficulties for all of us across the country, especially for the poor and vulnerable” as a major reason for lifting … Continue reading Ghana records 60 percent increase in coronavirus cases after lifting lockdown
Russia has registered a record 10,633 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 134,687, the national coronavirus response center said Sunday. "Over the past 24 hours, 10,633 COVID-19 cases have been registered in 85 regions. Of these, 5,345 (or 50.3 percent) have been detected actively, with people showing no clinical … Continue reading Russia reports 10,633 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, feels good and continues to work remotely under medical supervision, his spokesman said Sunday. "Mikhail Vladimirovich remains under the supervision of doctors. He continues treatment and feels normal. He is working with documents and in active contact with his colleagues by telephone," Boris Belyakov … Continue reading COVID-19: Russia PM undergoing medical supervision, works remotely
The Czech Republic has registered 18 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, which is a record-low increase, the Health Ministry said Sunday, updating the total to 7,755. On Saturday, the country reported 55 new cases. On Friday, it was 103. "Over the past 24 hours, only 18 people have tested positive for the … Continue reading Czech Republic registers record-low increase of 18 coronavirus cases
The number of coronavirus-related deaths throughout the world has surpassed 240,000, more than 3.3 million cases of the infection have been registered, and more than 1 million of those patients have recovered, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from federal and local authorities, media and other sources. The United … Continue reading COVID-19 live updates
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