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China covid protest
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Dozens of Covid protesters still behind bars in China, says HRW

North Korea lockdown
World News

North Korea locks down capital over ‘respiratory illness’

China Covid ER
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China logs nearly 13,000 Covid deaths in a week

China covid protest
World News

Dozens of Covid protesters still behind bars in China, says HRW

North Korea lockdown
World News

North Korea locks down capital over ‘respiratory illness’

China Covid ER
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China logs nearly 13,000 Covid deaths in a week

Uganda ebola outbreak to come to an end
Health and Fitness

Uganda set to declare an end to Ebola outbreak

By Agence France-Presse09-01-2023 15:21

Uganda said on Monday it was expecting to declare an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged late last year and has claimed the lives of at least 56 people.

China Covid ER
World News

Germany to require Covid tests for China arrivals

By Agence France-Presse05-01-2023 13:32

Germany said Thursday it would ask arrivals from China for a negative coronavirus test as infections rose steeply following Beijing’s abrupt decision to lift strict restrictions.

Covid testing
Health and Fitness

Up to 70% of Shanghai’s population infected with Covid: top doctor

By Agence France-Presse03-01-2023 10:44

A senior doctor at one of Shanghai’s top hospitals has said 70 percent of the megacity’s population may have been infected with Covid-19.

Covid-19
News

Here we go again! Next Covid-19 strain may be more dangerous

By Michelle Swart30-11-2022 09:49

A South African laboratory investigation found that the next Covid-19 strain could be more dangerous than our current omicron strain.

Monkeypox
World News

Monkeypox to be given a NEW NAME in bid to avoid stigmatisation

By Agence France-Presse28-11-2022 14:36

Monkeypox is to be renamed mpox in English, the World Health Organization announced Monday, in a bid to avoid stigmatisation.

Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Africa News

Ebola trial vaccines to start in Uganda

By Agence France-Presse17-11-2022 06:00

Three candidate vaccines against the Ebola virus wreaking havoc in Uganda will be shipped to the East African country next week for trials.

Elephant virus
Environment

Deadly elephant virus stalks Switzerland’s zoo

By Agence France-Presse29-07-2022 16:05

A deadly virus known as endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) killed three Asian elephants in the zoo overlooking Switzerland’s largest city

Monkeypox infection
Health and Fitness

From Africa to the world: Monkeypox infections spread to 72 countries

By Agence France-Presse23-07-2022 20:20

Monkeypox, so called because it was first discovered in a monkey, has jumped around the world affecting nearly 16 000 people in 72 countries

Polio virus
Health and Fitness

WHO says Polio virus detected in London sewage samples

By Agence France-Presse23-06-2022 15:36

World Health Organization and British officials said Wednesday that Polio virus ‘(VDPV2)’ had been detected in London sewage samples

Monkeypox
Health and Fitness

WHO confirms 780 monkeypox outbreak cases

By Agence France-Presse05-06-2022 18:33

WHO said Sunday that the 780 figure, for Monkeypox cases is from May 13 to Thursday had been reported to it from 27 non-endemic countries

Nose-bleed fever
Health and Fitness

Deadly nose-bleed fever shocks as cases surge

By Agence France-Presse29-05-2022 13:03

WHO said this year Iraq has already recorded 19 deaths among 111 CCHF cases in humans suffering from nose-bleed fever

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UK seeing daily monkeypox infections not connected to West African travel

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-05-2022 13:42

The UK is reportedly seeing daily infections of the monkeypox virus that are not connected to West Africa travel, revealed a health official.

Monkeypox World Health Organisation
News

What is Monkeypox? Outbreak sweeps across Europe, but should SA be worried?

By Corné van Zyl19-05-2022 11:46

A handful of cases of monkeypox have now been reported in Europe or are suspected, BUT should South Africa be worried?

Red Rebels in Cape Town taking part in Climate change protest
Environment

Climate change reportedly creating new virus hotspots

By Agence France-Presse29-04-2022 15:28

Researchers warned that climate change force animals to move to cooler areas, meet other species and create new virus infecting humans

WHO, Africa, African countries, measles outbreak, vaccine-preventable illnesses, outbreaks in Africa
Africa News

Measles cases jump 400% – 20 countries in Africa reported outbreaks

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty28-04-2022 20:36

Measles is just one of the many illnesses that have been reported to be attacking countries in Africa – cases rose by 400%.

Back to normal: England lifts
UK News

Back to normal: England lifts Omicron restrictions

By Agence France-Presse27-01-2022 08:40

England on Thursday lifted coronavirus restrictions imposed to tackle the Omicron variant, with masks no longer required in enclosed places and vaccine passports shelved.

UK’s Johnson promises cooperat
UK News

UK’s Johnson promises cooperation probing ‘party gate’ could be first PM ever interviewed under police caution

By Agence France-Presse26-01-2022 14:23

The threat to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s position deepened on Tuesday, as police said they were investigating lockdown-breaking parties at his Downing Street office and government departments.

netherlands cannabis
News

Finally: Dutch bars, cafes, museums to reopen

By Agence France-Presse26-01-2022 06:00

The Netherlands will this week lift some of Europe’s toughest Covid restrictions with bars, restaurants and museums allowed to reopen their doors, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Tuesday.

China lifts Xi’an lock down as
lockdownlife

China lifts Xi’an lock down as Beijing virus fight ramps up

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 10:30

One of China’s longest coronavirus lockdowns since the start of the pandemic came to an end on Monday as authorities announced the lifting of most restrictions in the northern megacity of Xi’an.

Dior shopping vs hard labour:
Lifestyle

Dior shopping vs hard labour: Virus highlights China’s inequality

By Agence France-Presse20-01-2022 13:41

The stark contrast between the lives of two coronavirus patients unearthed by Chinese contact tracers sparked a widespread debate on Thursday over the country’s entrenched wealth inequality.

Good news as Thailand to resta
World News

Good news as Thailand to restart quarantine-free travel from February 1

By Agence France-Presse20-01-2022 10:09

Thailand will resume its quarantine-free travel scheme from February 1, officials said Thursday, after the programme was suspended due to the fast-spreading Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Boris to address MPs as ‘party
UK News

Boris to address MPs as ‘partygate’ revolt swells

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2022 13:28

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday faced signs of an organised revolt in his Conservative party over revelations of lockdown-breaching parties, as he geared up for a grilling in parliament.

COVID-19 new variant
News

China orders overseas mail disinfection over Omicron fears

By Agence France-Presse18-01-2022 12:10

China’s postal service has ordered workers to disinfect international deliveries and urged the public to reduce orders from overseas after authorities claimed mail could be the source of recent coronavirus outbreaks.

COVID-19 new variant
News

Fourth jab ‘partially’ effective against Omicron: Israeli study

By Agence France-Presse18-01-2022 07:20

Fourth doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against Covid-19 are only “partially” effective for the Omicron variant of the virus, the authors of an Israeli trial said Monday.

France travel ban UK
UK News

UK PM’s office held lockdown ‘party’ on eve of Philip funeral: report

By Agence France-Presse14-01-2022 09:49

Staff at the office of under-fire British Prime Minister Boris Johnson drank alcohol at two leaving events during lockdown on the eve of Prince Philip’s socially-distanced funeral, The Telegraph reported Thursday.

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