Friday, September 18, 2020

US President Trump: COVID-19 vaccine doses for every American ready by April 2021


US President Donald Trump says the government will have enough doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine for every American by April next year.

This week, a top US health official told Congress that a vaccine wouldn't be widely available until the second or third quarter of 2021...but President Trump says it will be much earlier.

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22 year old Tanzanian Entrepreneur makes it to the top of Africa’s Top 20

David Denis, a 22-year-old Tanzanian entrepreneur has been listed among the 'Top 20 Very Young African Entrepreneurs' by the Anzisha Prize delivered by African Leadership Academy in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.  


Daniel Kijo from Dar es salaam reports. 


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LONDON CANCELS NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display will be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

He believes London "cannot afford" to have people congregating as normal due to the risk of infection.

But says they will arrange something instead.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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US to ban TikTok and WeChat from Sunday

The Trump administration intends to ban TikTok and WeChat on Sunday.

The long threatened move against the Chinese social media apps comes
after a deal to take over US operations of them fell through -
although a reprieve is still possible.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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COVID-19: Nigerian airlines struggling after two months of resumption




Nigerian airlines say they are running at a loss two months after flight operations resumed across the country.

The operators say the government may need to intensify its efforts to ensure local airlines remain in business during the global pandemic.

The country has recorded over 56,000 cases of the virus and more than 1,000 deaths so far.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital.



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Rapid coronavirus test can give results in less than 2 hours

A rapid new COVID-19 test which can diagnose a coronavirus infection within just 90 minutes is showing accurate results, according to a scientific review in the UK. 


The test doesn't need a specialist laboratory, and can be used by anyone who's able to take a swab of their nose or throat.


With the details, Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Belgium coronavirus case average rises to nearly 1000 per day

The average number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Belgium has risen by 74% over the last week.

Health experts in the country are warning that the epidemic is accelerating. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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ENGLAND CONSIDERING NEW NATIONWIDE RESTRICTIONS

New national restrictions could soon be introduced in England to curb a rise in coronavirus cases. 
The UK government is said to be considering a shorter period of tighter measures which would include shutting pubs and restaurants early. Holly Hudson has more.

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UK GOVT 'WANTS TO AVOID' NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

The UK government is considering tightening restrictions nationwide to slow the accelerating spread of coronavirus.

It's reported the government's scientific advisers are suggesting a two week national 'circut-breaker' - although schools and workplaces would remain open.

It comes with a growing number of UK regions under local lockdown measures.

And UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government wants to avoid a national lockdown if possible.

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India crosses 5.2 million COVID cases

India recorded more than 96,000 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 5.2 million.

India is the second country in the world to pass the 5 million mark, after the United States.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.  

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Lukashenko closes borders of Belarus with West

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced the closure of the country's borders with Lithuania and Poland, as well as strengthening controls on the border with Ukraine. The president said half of the country's army would guard frontiers in the West. Julia Chapman has more.

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Australia – More Australians coming home

After further consultation with state leaders, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says more Australians will be allowed home from next Friday.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane

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China Responds to Taiwan Visit By US Official

China says it will make a necessary response to a visit by a state department official to Taiwan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a complaint with Washington and called on the US to recognise the sensitivity of the issue.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Untraceable virus cases in S. Korea reach new high

South Korean health authorities say the number of coronavirus cases with unidentified transmission routes has reached a new high in the country. They say over the past two weeks, they've been unable to track the source of more than 26 percent of positive tests. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Hong Kong's Justice Department appeals against Jimmy Lai's acquittal

Hong Kong's Department of Justice is lodging an appeal against a court decision to clear media mogul Jimmy Lai of criminal intimidation.

Lai was acquitted of the charge earlier this month. 

Richard Kimber reports.  


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Former Pence adviser announces intention to vote for Biden

A former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence says she will vote for the Democratic Candidate Joe Biden.

She said in an interview with the Washington Post, it's because President Trump showed a "flat out disregard for human life" in his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Dow loses more than 100 points as tech shares struggle

Stocks fell in a volatile day of trading on Thursday as major tech
companies saw their share prices drop.

Traders also reacted to uncertainty on the development of a
coronavirus vaccine and a further economic stimulus package.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Senior US diplomat visits Taiwan, triggers angry response from Beijing


Beijing is warning Washington that it will make a "necessary response" after a senior US diplomat visited Taiwan.

US Undersecretary of State Keith Krach was in Taipei to attend a memorial service for a former president.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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KENYA AND TANZANIA END AVIATION DISPUTE

Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to end the dispute over flying into each other's territories. Tanzanian travelers will not be subjected to 14-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Kenya.  


Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam. 


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Death Toll Rises in California Fires

The death toll from California's record wildfires has risen to at least twenty five, as firefighters continue to battle dozens of major blazes throughout the state.


The fires have severely affected air quality and have increased political tension over the impact of climate change.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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