Monday, April 20, 2020

European countries take steps to ease lockdown measures

Some European countries are set to ease lockdown measures this week, while the UK has indicated there are no plans to relax restrictions. 

From Monday Germany will allow the reopening of smaller shops, with authorities saying the pandemic is "under control and manageable."

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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EU finance chief warns of long road to economic recovery

European will need to find another half a trillion euros to finance the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the head of the eurozone's bailout fund. 

Last week, EU finance ministers agreed a three-part rescue package worth €540 billion with EU leaders due to meet on Thursday to finalise its terms.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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US to evacuate citizens out of Tanzania on Tuesday

The US embassy in Tanzania press information officer Benjamin Ellis said it was part of its efforts to bring its people home from all across the globe, including from remote locations and destinations with strict quarantine orders and travel restrictions.


Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.


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HARRY & MEGHAN CUT TIES WITH UK TABLOIDS

Prince Harry and Meghan have announced they are cutting all ties with British tabloid newspapers. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are now living in Los Angeles, say they will no longer cooperate with four major titles as they "fundamentally disagree with their style of reporting." 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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AUSTRALIA: Virgin Australia Airlines placed into voluntary administration

Australia's second domestic Airline Virgin Australia is on the verge of collapse, and has been placed under voluntary administration as the company shares remain in a trading halt on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Ghana eases lockdown restrictions….

Ghana is easing the lockdown restrictions imposed in the country following the coronavirus outbreak. It is aimed at reducing the impact it's had on the livelihoods of the poor and the country's economy. But the move has been met with mixed reactions as the country's COVID-19 cases hovers over one thousand.     

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India's allows partial lifting of the nationwide lockdown

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as the country completes a month under a lockdown.  The easing comes as India reported it's biggest spike in coronavirus cases on Monday. 

Some states are not complying with the federal policy. 

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Moscow prepares for peak pandemic with 10k news cases in 48 hours

Russia has seen a surge of more than 10 thousands new Coronavirus cases in the last 48 hours. It comes as Moscow prepares to enter the peak of the pandemic. Dan Ashby has more.

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Nigerian soldiers kill 105 Boko Haram fighters in battle



The Nigerian Army says its soldiers have carried out an onslaught killing 105 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe state, northeast of the country.

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


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UK FURLOUGH SCHEME GOES LIVE

The UK government's Job Retention Scheme - designed to keep staff on payroll during the coronavirus crisis - has gone live.

The government will cover 80% of workers' wages up to a certain level.

It comes amid reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging caution when it comes to easing Britain's lockdown restrictions in May.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says the government can't rush it.

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Foreign Nationals Working in Uganda Evacuated

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Over 1000 foreign nationals working in Uganda  have been evacuated since the government imposed a coronavirus lockdown.

The Ugandan government closed its airport and borders in March, a day after the country reported its first case of COVID-19.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Shops in Germany begin to reopen

Some shops in Germany are open again as the country begins loosening coronavirus restrictions. 


The country, which has had over one hundred thousand confirmed cases, has seen a steady decline in new cases although officials warn that the situation remains fragile.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Coronavirus cases in Japan exceed 10,500

Coronavirus cases in Japan have topped 10,000 - mainly driven by younger patients. This comes just days after a state of emergency was expanded nationwide in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.


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S. Korea extends social distancing campaign but with eased guidelines

Fearful of a resurgence of Covid-19, South Korea's government has extended its social distancing campaign for the country. But the measures won't be as harsh as the number of new daily infections continues to shrink.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Trump says Defence Production Act will be used to increase Swab production

US President Donald Trump has said he is invoking the Defence Production Act to increase the production of swabs.

Speaking at the daily coronavirus task force briefing, he once again said testing is expanding rapidly across the country.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

COVID-19 - Dar Produce Markets asked to self-regulate

The Dar es Salaam regional commissioner Paul Makonda has asked produce markets and businesses in the region to self-regulate and find the best means to reduce the spread of coronavirus.


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Saturday, April 18, 2020

East Africa Community passenger planes advised to shift to cargo

Executives at the East African Business Council have advised the six East African Community partner states to convert passenger aircraft to be used for cargo-only operations and re-position air cargo flight crews due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam.



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Friday, April 17, 2020

Trump tells residents of 3 states to rise up against coronavirus lockdowns

President Trump is encouraging residents of several American states to resist lockdowns and stay at home orders.


In a series of messages on Twitter, the President called on people to "liberate" Virginia, Michigan and Minnesota….each state run by Democrats, and each state on lockdown.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Parts of North America in Megadrought

A new study shows parts of North America are in a mega drought…..experiencing their driest spell in hundreds of years. 

The journal "Science" published the study.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 



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WHO warns Africa could be next coronavirus hotspot

There's a warning Africa could become the next epicenter of the
coronavirus pandemic.

The World Health Organization says ten million people on the continent
could be infected in the next six months.

Sarah Walton reports

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