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South African minister tests positive for Covid-19
South Africa’s minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe, has tested positive for Covid-19. Mr Mantashe and his wife,…
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South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19
South Africa has introduced new restrictions, including another ban on alcohol sales, to help contain the spread of coronavirus. A…
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Travellers to South Korea to require virus certificates
Foreign travellers visiting South Korea from countries with high numbers of coronavirus cases will need to provide certificates showing a…
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Coronavirus: Melbourne begins new shutdown
Australia’s second-largest city has begun a second lockdown in response to a spike in new coronavirus infections. Five million Melbourne…
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Coronavirus: Texas governor mandates wearing of face masks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered face coverings to be worn in public as coronavirus cases rocket in the state.…
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Coronavirus: US cases rise past 3 million
The U.S. coronavirus outbreak crossed a grim milestone of over 3 million confirmed cases on Tuesday as more states reported…
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Madagascar reimposes lockdown in capital as coronavirus cases surge
Madagascar has reimposed a lockdown in its central region, which includes its capital Antananarivo, in an effort to tackle an…
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Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies
Ivory Coast’s prime minister and the governing party’s candidate for an October presidential election, Amadou Gon Coulibaly died on Wednesday, just days…
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