Coronavirus
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JUST IN: New Covid-19 variant detected in Botswana
“Our scientists have been investigating new corona virus mutations detected in Botswana,” said Dr Christopher Nyanga, Permanent Secretary from the…
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Covid-19 testing scrapped for fully vaccinated arrivals
Covid-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in Zimbabwe is no longer required, which should speed up business travel and…
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Empty shelves and anxiety as Shanghai COVID-19 cases surge
SHANGHAI – Shanghai recorded a steep climb in Covid-19 cases Tuesday as spreading anxiety in the Chinese city of about…
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Covid-19 vaccination blitz starts today
An upgraded Covid-19 vaccination blitz targeting everyone above 12 years starts today to minimise infection rates and the severity of…
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Former U.S. President Obama tests positive for COVID-19
Former U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was feeling fine other than…
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China imposes new curbs amid worst COVID outbreak in two years
About 17 million people are placed under lockdown in the wake of worst COVID outbreak in two years. China has…
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Covid-19 vaccination extended to 12-year-olds
Everyone aged 12 and above can now be vaccinated against Covid-19 after the Paediatric Association of Zimbabwe, which brings together…
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China locks down city on Vietnam border as COVID cases rise
Authorities in China’s southwestern city of Baise ordered residents to stay at home from Monday and avoid unnecessary travel as…
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Fifth wave expected before winter
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is most likely to see a fifth wave of COVID-19 infections as it heads towards winter.…
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India’s coronavirus death toll crosses 500,000
NEW DELHI – India’s official death toll from COVID-19 passed 500,000 on Friday, although many experts believe the real figure…
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