UK Places Travel Ban On 11 African Countries

CoronavirusWorld NewsUK Places Travel Ban On 11 African Countries

Beloved John (Staff Writer)January 8, 2021

In a bid to contain a new strain of the virus identified in South Africa, the United Kingdom has extended a travel ban to travelers from 11 African countries. Recently a new SARS-CoV-2 variant was detected in South Africa. The new COVID-19 strain appears to transmit more easily and is likely linked to the ongoing surge of COVID-19 infections in the country. According to the UK department for transport, travelers who have visited the restricted...

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Manchester City Outclass Manchester United to Reach League Cup Final

SportsWorld NewsManchester City Outclass Manchester United to Reach League Cup Final

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

Manchester City reached their fourth straight League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday’s semi-final at Old Trafford. Two second-half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho gave Pep Guardiola’s side victory in the match. Manchester City will now meet Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the April 25 final as they seek their fourth League Cup triumph in a row. In a frantic opening to the game, both teams had...

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World Leaders Shocked at U.S. Political Unrest, Express Faith in System

PoliticsUnited StatesWorld NewsWorld Leaders Shocked at U.S. Political Unrest, Express Faith in System

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC. Nonetheless, many also said they had faith in the resilience of the nation’s democratic institutions. European Parliament President David Sassoli spoke of “deeply concerning scenes from the U.S. Capitol tonight.” “Democratic votes must be respected,” Sassoli wrote in a tweet, adding: “We are certain the U.S. will ensure...

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Olympics-Japan Postpones Torch Exhibitions Over COVID-19 Fears

SportsWorld NewsOlympics-Japan Postpones Torch Exhibitions Over COVID-19 Fears

PilotnewsJanuary 7, 2021

Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Thursday that upcoming exhibitions of the Tokyo Olympics torch around the Japanese capital have been postponed “to reduce the flow of people and the further spread of COVID-19.” The torch had been on display in certain municipalities at the end of last year and the exhibitions were due to restart on Thursday but as a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures will begin on Friday, the government...

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Australian Open Players to be Shifted to New Quarantine Hotel

SportsWorld NewsAustralian Open Players to be Shifted to New Quarantine Hotel

PilotnewsJanuary 5, 2021

Australian Open organisers have been forced to tear up a quarantine accommodation plan for international players a month before the Grand Slam. The development followed a threat of legal action from apartment owners at a luxury hotel in Melbourne. Tennis Australia and government authorities had arranged for players to serve a 14-day mandatory quarantine at the Westin Melbourne ahead of the Feb. 8 to Feb. 21 Australian Open. On Tuesday, the plan was scrapped after...

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Putin, Merkel Consider Possibility for Joint Production of COVID-19 Vaccines

CoronavirusWorld NewsPutin, Merkel Consider Possibility for Joint Production of COVID-19 Vaccines

PilotnewsJanuary 5, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed cooperation in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and emphasised the possibility of joint production of vaccines against the virus. The Kremlin disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. “The issues regarding the cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic have been discussed with an emphasis on possible prospects of joint production of vaccines. “It was agreed that the dialogue on this...

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Coronavirus: WHO Alerts on New Variants, Recommends Measures to Stem Spread

CoronavirusHealthWorld NewsCoronavirus: WHO Alerts on New Variants, Recommends Measures to Stem Spread

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19), had a major impact on human health globally, infecting a large number of people, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. The pandemic “caused severe disease and associated long-term health sequelae, resulting in death and excess mortality, especially among older and vulnerable populations”, WHO said. It also interrupted routine healthcare services; causing disruptions to travel, trade, education, and many...

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Coronavirus: WHO Clears BioNTech’s Vaccine for Emergency Use

CoronavirusNewsWorld NewsCoronavirus: WHO Clears BioNTech’s Vaccine for Emergency Use

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use. Regulatory experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) from around the world and UN agency’s own teams reviewed the data on the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and found on Thursday that it met WHO’s must-have criteria for safety and efficacy – with its benefits offsetting any...

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Buhari Congratulates New Boxing Champion, Ridwan ‘The Scorpion’

NigeriaSportsWorld NewsBuhari Congratulates New Boxing Champion, Ridwan ‘The Scorpion’

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the new World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola, “The Scorpion’’. In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday, the president joined all Nigerians to celebrate the historical feat after 57 years. He affirmed that Oyekola’s victory over an Argentine fighter, Lucas Montessino, brought more glory to the country, in a sport ”where another Nigerian, Anthony Joshua consistently blazes...

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Indonesia to Sign Vaccine Deals with Pfizer, AstraZeneca

CoronavirusHealthWorld NewsIndonesia to Sign Vaccine Deals with Pfizer, AstraZeneca

PilotnewsDecember 29, 2020

Indonesia will sign deals with pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and AstraZeneca, in a bid to secure more novel coronavirus vaccines to inoculate about 18 million out of its population of 269 million. The Health Minister Budi Sadikin made the disclosure at a news conference on Monday in Jakarta. Sadikin said that Indonesian Government would soon sign contracts with AstraZeneca for confirmed 50 million doses and an optional 50 million doses by the end of the year....

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