AfDB approves Ksh211.3m for WHO-led coronavirus fight plan in Africa
The grant is part of AfDB’s interventions to assist member countries to address the pandemic which is spreading quickly in the continent.
Coronavirus cases top 930,000 globally: What you need to know
Italy, Germany and Pakistan are among countries that are prolonging their lockdowns to stop the spread of virus.
WHO warns Africa to ‘prepare for the worst’ despite being least affected region
Africa has been the least affected continent, but health experts warn that strained public health systems could become quickly overwhelmed.
Here’s why WHO says a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months away
Vaccines have historically taken two to five years to develop but researchers could potentially develop a vaccine in a much shorter time.
US, China accuse each other of coronavirus fear-mongering
The clash came on the day that the World Health Organization said more cases and deaths had been reported in the rest of the world than in China.
Senators stuck in Berlin, MPs ordered to return Sh19m per diems for cancelled UN trip
At least four senators and several parliamentary staff stuck in Berlin after annual trade forum cancelled over fears of spreading coronavirus.
14 African countries don’t have facilities for testing the deadly coronavirus: WHO
Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal have confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus. WHO says all African countries to have testing facilities soon.