Tag: coronavirus pandemic

WHO ‘fears silent virus epidemic’ in Africa

There have been almost 3,400 deaths and almost 115,000 infections across Africa according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control

Landlords and tenants association urges landlords to offer 3-month rent waiver

LATAK also urged the government to grant landlords servicing to be given a six-month moratorium on such loans.

Trump projects at least 100,000 coronavirus deaths in US

The number of deaths, based on current projections, is between 100,000 and 200,000. On 15 April, for instance, 2,214 Americans are expected to die.

World leaders to hold online crisis talks as coronavirus death toll passes 21,000

And amid squabbling between China and the US over who is to blame, UN Secretary-General calls for the world to act together to halt the menace.

Ethiopia freeing 4,000 prisoners in coronavirus battle

Foreigners charged with involvement in with smuggling and drug trafficking would also be released and deported to their countries of origin.

ONSANDO: Coronavirus outbreak might change Uhuru’s legacy priorities

Coronavirus pandemic is likely to impact the Kenyan economy in three ways: significant reduction in GDP, reduction of trade flows and increased unemployment rates.

White House, Senate reach historic $2-trillion stimulus deal amid growing coronavirus fears

Package: $250bn set asibde for direct payments to individuals and families, $350bn in small business loans, $250bn in unemployment insurance benefits and $500bn in loans for distressed companies.