Mass virus infection fears hit Kenya Parliament

The National Assembly A special sitting of MPs was cancelled indefinitely due to fears of mass coronavirus infections among them and a warning from the Ministry of Health, the Nation has learnt. Sources at Parliament Buildings told the Nation that the ministry warned that it would have been reckless for MPs to carry on with

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US: black, Latino communities hit hard by COVID-19

As the U.S. struggles with getting a hold on the novel coronavirus outbreak tearing through the country, black and Latino communities have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, according to multiple reports released Tuesday. In Louisiana, a state of 4.6 million in the deep south, blacks have made up a highly disproportionate number of COVID-19

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White House pushes unproven drug for virus, but doctors wary

President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as he speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump and his administration are promoting an anti-malaria drug not officially approved for fighting the new coronavirus,

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UK foreign minister Raab in charge, will decide on lockdown measures: Gove

Secretary of State for Foreign affairs Dominic Raab arrives in Downing Street after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care after his coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms worsened and Raab was asked to deputise. London, Britain, April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will run the country while Prime Minister Boris

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Ethiopia: Release detained journalists and opposition politicians immediately

Photo: Credit Reuters The Ethiopian authorities must immediately release two journalists from the Oromia News Network and three Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) officials who remain in custody a week after charges against them were dropped and the court ordered their release on 31 March. The authorities must desist from this intimidation, harassment and arbitrary detention

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Kenya: State approves 40bn package to help poor, vulnerable families

The government Monday approved the use of over Sh40 billion to cushion needy households in urban areas from economic shocks following reduced activity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The cash will be from funds raised from austerity measures effected at both national and county government levels, including cutting of international and domestic travel,

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UK PM Johnson moved to intensive care as COVID-19 symptoms worsen

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. London, Britain, March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to an intensive care unit on Monday after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, and his Downing Street office said he was still conscious.

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‘We are at war’: Kenya halts movement to areas worst hit by coronavirus

Photo: Credit Reuters Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday ordered new restrictions to parts of the country affected by the novel coronavirus, including the capital Nairobi, a tightening of measures to stem the growing spread of the outbreak. The order bars entry and exits in four regions of the country most affected by cases of

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Coronavirus has shut MBS’s Saudi circus show. What will he do now?

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Reuters) By Madawi al-Rasheed No pop concerts, football stadiums or boxing matches. MBS is struggling to find a new narrative to convince hesitant subjects he is their saviour The holy cities of Medina and Mecca are quiet and devoid of pilgrims. Cinemas, sports stadiums and concert venues are

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Al-Sisi urged to release prisoners and form expert committee during coronavirus crisis

A former presidential candidate in Egypt has called on President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to release detainees and prisoners of conscience and form a committee of experts to implement measures to protect citizens and the economy during the coronavirus crisis. “This is a call from the heart and mind of an Egyptian citizen to the President

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