Covid-19: US surpasses China with most coronavirus cases worldwide

US now has over 80,000 positive covid-19 patients WASHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country with at least 82,404 positive tests. According to the latest figures collated by Johns Hopkins University, the US overtook China (81,782 cases) and Italy…

Mozambique: Militants attack second town in gas-rich region

The militants attacked the town of Quissanga at dawn on Wednesday MAPUTO, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Insurgents have attacked a second town in the gas-rich northern province in Mozambique where foreign companies are working on a $60bn natural gas project. The militants attacked the town of Quissanga at dawn on…

Covid-19: Germany not paying for masks ‘stolen in Kenya’

NAIROBI, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The German authorities have said they do not have to pay for the six million face masks the government ordered but that went missing from an airport in Kenya. The shipment was due in Germany on March 20 but never arrived after disappearing at the…

Covid-19: South Africa lockdown starts as tally nears 1,000

South Africa’s president appears in full military uniform PRETORIA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s president appeared in full military uniform for the first time since the end of apartheid and told troops to be a “force of kindness” as a three-week lockdown begins at midnight and they ensure that…

Covid-19: Kenya records first death

 Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe NAIROBI, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya has registered its first death from the coronavirus (Covid-19), the health ministry announced.In a statement, Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe said that the victim was a 66-year-old Kenyan man and had a long-term health condition.“We have received the sad…

Covid-19: WHO donates PPEs to Ghana’s Health Ministry

ACCRA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Thursday, presented about 21,080 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to Ghana’s Ministry of Health (MOH), to complement Government’s efforts to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The items were made up of 10,000 hand gloves, 9,000 medical masks,…

Covid-19: Ghana sends SOS cash requests to IMF

Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister WASHINGTON/ACCRA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that the Ghana government, has sent a special request for money to help the country address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.A statement issued by the IMF’s Communications Department said “Last week, the…

Covid-19: London hospitals facing ‘tsunami’ of virus patients – NHS official

LONDON, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hospitals in the British capital are being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, the head of an organisation representing bosses in the state-run National Health Service said. The chief executive of NHS Providers, Chris Hopson, said that London hospitals had seen an “explosion of demand… in seriously…

Covid-19: Iraq extends nationwide curfew until April 11

BAGHDAD, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Iraqi government said that it will extend a countrywide lockdown it imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic until April 11. Schools, universities, shopping centres and other large gathering places will remain closed, as will the country’s international airports. Authorities have confirmed that at…

Covid-19: Iran reports 157 new deaths, imposes intercity ban

TEHRAN, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran announced 157 new deaths from coronavirus, raising the official number of fatalities to 2,234, as it slapped a ban on intercity travel to try to curb the spread. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour also said that 2,389 new cases have been confirmed in the…