S’ Korea to Use Electronic Wristbands On Violators of Self-Isolation Rules – PM

South Korea said on Saturday that it would use electronic wristbands on people who violated self-isolation rules to better contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said the country would make self-isolation violators wear electronic wristbands since the number of cases of people breaching the self-quarantine in recent weeks has raised concerns. “After deep consideration, the government has decided to put electronic wristbands on people who violate self-isolation rules, such as...

Death Threats and Racist Insults: WHO Boss Says ‘I Don’t Give a Damn’

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Boss, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he had received death threats and racist insults since the outbreak of COVID-19 three months ago. The Ethiopian born microbiologist and internationally recognised malaria researcher who became the health agency’s Director-General in 2017 made this known in a conference call while responding to a question about whether criticisms from world leaders during the pandemic makes it difficult for him to manage the WHO. “I can...

Nigeria Joins OPEC+ to Cut Supply By 10mb/d- Sylva

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, said Nigeria joined the OPEC+ to cut crude oil supply by 10 million Barrel Per Day. Sylva disclosed this at the ongoing 9th Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Non OPEC ministerial webinar meeting. “Nigeria joined OPEC+ to cut supply by up to 10mbpd between May and June 2020, Eight Million Barrels per day between July and December 2020 and Six Million barrels per...

After Trump’s Criticism, UN to Investigate the Emergence and Spread of Covid-19

The United Nations has said it would investigate what led to the emergence and spread of COVID-19 when the outbreak ends. The call for an investigation follows criticisms and threats issued by President Trump against the United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO). President Trump annoyed that the United States, though it’s the highest contributor to the WHO than any other country, was not getting attention like China. Mr. Trump accused the World health...

Saudi Energy Minister Calls for Affordable Energy Supply at G20 Meeting

DUBAI, April 10 (Reuters) – The Saudi energy minister told a conference of the G20 group of the world’s largest economies on Friday that ensuring affordable energy supply is key to facilitating a global economic recovery. “Having affordable, reliable, accessible energy supply is considered a necessity to enable basic services, including health care, and help our efforts in assisting economic recovery,” Prince Abdel Abdulaziz bin Salman said in an opening speech to a video-conference of...

Djibouti Confirms First COVID-19 Related Death

The Djibouti Ministry of Health says the country records its first COVID-19 related death on Thursday. In a statement, the ministry said the country recorded its first COVID-19 related death, as well as five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. This brings the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Djibouti to 140. “We conducted medical tests on 293 people in the last 24 hours, with five people testing positive for COVID-19,” said Salah...

WHO Lists 2 COVID-19 Tests for Emergency Use

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed the first two diagnostic tests for emergency use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tests are genesig Real-Time PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative assay for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems. WHO, in a statement posted on its website, said the move should help increase access to quality-assured, accurate tests for the disease. “It also means that the tests can now be supplied by the United Nations...

PSG Launch Crowdfunding Platform to Fight Coronavirus

Paris St-Germain (PSG) on Wednesday said the club was launching a crowdfunding platform to help the local hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak. The French champions called on the PSG family to contribute. “By opening a crowdfunding platform… Paris St-Germain (PSG) is keeping the solidarity momentum toward the caregivers of the Paris and Ile de France (region) hospitals, the volunteers and beneficiaries of the Secours Populaire… and Action against Hunger. “The club is calling on the...

COVID-19: Air Peace Delivers 2nd Batch of Medical Supplies, Personnel From China

The Federal Government has taken delivery of the second batch of medical supplies and personnel from China in the vigorous fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Air Peace’s Chairman, Mr. Allen Onyema, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government on April 5, received the first batch of medical supplies from Istanbul, Turkey, conveyed by Nigeria’s carrier, Air Peace Onyema explained that the...

Pandemic Forces Postponement of Canadian F1 Grand Prix

The June 14 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal joined a growing list of Formula One races postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, with the 2020 season yet to get on the starting grid. The race is the ninth to be affected by the virus, with the March 15 season-opening Australian Grand Prix canceled along with May’s showcase Monaco Grand Prix. Commercial rights holder Liberty Media hopes to get the championship started in...

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