Bill Gates Tests Positive For COVID-19
I’ve tested positive for COVID. I’m experiencing mild symptoms and am following the experts’ advice by isolating until I’m healthy again. I’m fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have … Read More
Category: Covid-19
Shanghai: China reports three dead in latest Covid outbreak
China has reported the deaths of 3 individuals from Covid in Shanghai for the first time since the financial hub entered lockdown in late March. A release from the town … Read More
Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown
China has announced its biggest city-wide lockdown since the Covid outbreak began over 2 years ago. The city of Shanghai are going to be locked down in 2 stages over … Read More
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban On Nigeria, 16 Others
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday announced the lift of suspension of direct flights from 17 countries including Nigeria. Other affected countries are South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, … Read More
Australia’s border reopens to international visitors
Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions and a boost to tourism. The country imposed some of the world’s … Read More
The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said.
The monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said. “She will continue to receive medical attention and … Read More
BioNTech Covid vaccine plan to ship container labs to Africa
The German firm behind one of the first Covid vaccines has announced plans to start production in Africa. BioNTech, which produced the first MRNA jab, has developed a “laboratory in … Read More
Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy enters Paris
Police have intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to enter Paris as part of a protest against France’s coronavirus regulations. Authorities have deployed more than 7,000 officers over the next three … Read More
SA scientists make Covid vaccine using Moderna data
Scientists in South Africa have produced a copy of the Moderna Covid vaccine, raising the prospect of wider access to jabs in poorer parts of the world. Researchers in Cape … Read More
Another 36 COVID-19 infections reported among athletes at Olympic Winter Games
Beijing organisers on Saturday reported another 36 COVID-19 infections among Olympic Winter Games participants, the vast majority from positive tests on arrival in China. The organising committee said there were … Read More