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Covid-19: WHO reiterates warning that kids are hit by virus too

COPENHAGEN, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organisation reiterated its warning that children can also be affected by the…

Update Covid-19: Global cases top a million, deaths surpass 50,000

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world soared past one million and deaths…

Covid-19: Global tally of recoveries tops 200,000

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global tally of people who made recoveries from deadly Coronavirus topped 200,000 on Thursday, four times…

Covid-19: Pakistan to resume some flights

A Pakistan International Airlines ISLAMABAD, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — While most airlines are grounding planes, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has…

Covid-19: Australian scientists begin tests on two possible vaccines

SYDNEY, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Scientists in Australia have begun testing two potential coronavirus vaccines in “milestone” lab trials. The…

Covid-19: US Navy fired Captain Brett Crozier who raised alarm on board aircraft carrier

Capt Brett Crozier wrote a scathing letter, calling for urgent action WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The commander of the…

Covid-19: 6.65 million Americans jobless

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefit has surged to 6.65m, as…

Covid-19: US Pres Trump says Florida will evacuate stranded cruise ships

FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida, US), April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After finally reaching a deal with authorities, Holland America was allowed to dock…

Covid-19: Russian plane with supplies for virus fight lands in US

NEW YORK, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Russian military plane carrying medical supplies arrived in the United States on Wednesday,…

Covid-19: Global cases near a million as Spain sees record deaths

MADRID, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Confirmed coronavirus cases approached one million around the world on Thursday as Europe reeled from…