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COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
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COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study

The global lockdown caused by COVID-19 risks a “devastating” surge in tuberculosis cases, with nearly 1.4 million additional deaths from…
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions pledged for vaccine push
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Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions pledged for vaccine push

The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped a quarter of a million on Tuesday, with the US government…
After beating coronavirus, a Zimbabwe survivor lives with the stigma
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After beating coronavirus, a Zimbabwe survivor lives with the stigma

HARARE (Reuters) – When Saul Sakudya arrived in an ambulance at a hospital in Zimbabwe’s capital after catching COVID-19, he…
Countries take different approaches in lifting lockdown
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Countries take different approaches in lifting lockdown

MADRID (AP) — Without a tried-and-tested action plan for how to pull countries out of lockdown, the world is seeing…
Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions
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Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions

BAHTIM, Egypt (AP) — Every year during Ramadan, the Light of Muhammad Mosque sets up long tables on the street…
Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
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Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As Africa braces for a surge in coronavirus cases, its countries are dangerously behind in the global…
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits
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Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits

Coronavirus deaths surged past 100,000 in Europe as the world’s top musicians joined forces for a virtual concert, hoping to…
Africa needs US$114 bn this year in its fight against coronavirus: IMF
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Africa needs US$114 bn this year in its fight against coronavirus: IMF

Africa needs an estimated US$114 billion in 2020 as it fights against the coronavirus, leaving a financing gap of around…
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests
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Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests

Coronavirus deaths have surged past 150,000 worldwide with nearly a quarter of them in the United States, where President Donald…
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump says China hiding toll
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Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump says China hiding toll

World coronavirus deaths surged past 150,000 Friday as US President Donald Trump accused China of continuing to cover up its…
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