Europe’s Oldest Person Survives COVID-19 At 116
Andre, a 116-year-old French nun, said to be the oldest living person in Europe, has survived COVID-19. Born Lucile Randon on February 11, 1904, Andre tested positive for coronavirus in…
South Africa May Swap Or Sell Astrazeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine
South Africa is considering swapping or selling the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus, the health minister says. Plans to use it to vaccinate health workers have been put on hold after…
COVID-19: Ghana Close Parliament After 168 Lawmakers, Test Positive
Ghana’s parliament on Tuesday shut down for at least three weeks over a surge in cases of Covid-19 among lawmakers and parliamentary staff. The speaker of the house, Alban Bagbin,…
Myanmar Police Fire Rubber Bullets At Anti-Coup Protesters
Security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Tuesday as demonstrators around the country defied a military ban on rallies. Protests erupted for a…
Mexican President Recovers From COVID-19
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that he had overcome the coronavirus as he resumed his daily news conference after more than two weeks in isolation. “I thank…
COVID-19: Bolton Couple Reunited After 12 Months Apart Due To Pandemic
The couples, married for 60 years, have been separated since last February due to visiting restrictions at his care home. A couple in their 80s who have been married for…
Hong Kong: Children To Be Taught About National Security Law
Children as young as six are to learn about crimes under Hong Kong’s national security law. Schools will be asked to monitor children’s behavior and report any support for the…
Romania Church Under Fire As Baby Dies In Baptism
The Orthodox Church was facing growing pressure on Thursday to change baptism rituals in Romania after a baby died following a ceremony, which involves immersing infants three times in holy…
COVID-19: Saudi Bars Entry From 20 Countries, Excludes Nigeria
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday suspended entry from 20 countries, ranging from some neighbouring states to the United States, in a bid to curb a jump in coronavirus infections. The interior…
COVID-19: SAGE Warned Only Mandatory Hotel Quarantine For All Would Stop Variants Spread
Labour claims the government has “knowingly left the UK border open and potentially exposed people to new strains of the virus”. Scientists warned only mandatory hotel quarantine for all travellers…
