Tag: coronavirus outbreak

Gikomba, Eastleigh and Nairobi CBD traders say stocks fast depleting over China lockdown

Due to suspension of flights to China, traders are unable to restock their wares with electronics and clothes businesses most hit.

Order evacuation of Kenyans stuck in Wuhan, senators tell Uhuru

Though the Govt. has insisted that blanketed Kenyans in Wuhan will not be evacuated, the senators have asked for presidential intervention.

Africa’s coronavirus preparedness at 66%. Here’s what AU, WHO are planning

Africa’s coronavirus preparedness stands at an estimated 66%, a World Health Organization (WHO) survey has shown. The coronavirus report, which was discussed at African Union (AU) Commission in Ethiopia this weekend, highlights key gaps in the region’s health systems ability to deal with an outbreak of the virus. “We need urgently to prioritize strengthening the […]

Alarm as WHO fears coronavirus spread could become a global pandemic

More than 1,200 cases have been confirmed in 26 other countries and there have been eight deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

Going viral: Demand for disease-themed movies and games explodes

As the world confronts the spread of a deadly new virus, interest in disease-themed movies, games and TV series has exploded, with worried viewers turning to documentaries and disaster flicks for answers and ways to cope. The iTunes movie download charts are usually dominated by the latest blockbusters. But in the last few weeks a […]

China is disinfecting and destroying cash to contain the coronavirus

The new measures, announced by the People’s Bank of China on Saturday, aim to contain the spread of the virus, officially known as Covid-19.

Coronavirus: China announces drop in new cases for third straight day

In total, more than 68,000 people have been infected in China, with the death toll standing at 1,665.