Coronavirus fears spark urban exodus across Africa
by Tsirisena MANJAKAHERY with AFP bureaux in Africa Agence France Presse No one can remember ever seeing as many…
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IMF chief: “It’s clear we have entered recession”
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The coronavirus pandemic has driven the global economy into a downturn that will require massive…
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Why the US is leading the world in confirmed coronavirus cases
by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- From the first known patient in late January…
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 1075 as DOH announces 272 new cases; deaths rise to 68
(Eagle News) -- The Department of Health announced 272 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing national total to 1075. “This…
6 years ago
US lab unveils portable 5-minute COVID-19 test
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has…
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Wuhan, the first China virus epicenter, eases travel restrictions after lockdown
by Jing Xuan TENG Agence France Presse WUHAN, China (AFP) -- The Chinese city of 11 million people that…
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President Duterte spends 75th bday working and eating alone while under self-quarantine
(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte is celebrating his 75th birthday today, Saturday, March 28, under self-quarantine inside Malacanang,…
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Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump signed into law Friday the…
6 years ago
US coronavirus cases hit more than 104,000 as deaths reach more than 1,600
(Eagle News) – The United States has more than 104,000 confirmed coronavirus cases with more than 1,600 people dying…
6 years ago
British PM Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he is self-isolating after testing…
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Partylist Rep. Yap is negative for COVID-19, clarifies RITM; apologizes to lawmaker for “encoding error”
(Eagle News) – ACTS-CIS Partylist Rep. Eric Yap had tested negative for COVID-19, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine…
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South Africa reports first two virus deaths as lockdown starts
by Sofia CHRISTENSEN and Susan NJANJI with AFP African bureaux Agence France Presse JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South…
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