COVID-19

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared a "shining victory" over Covid-19 as his sister revealed he had fallen ill during the outbreak, which she blamed on Seoul, state media said Thursday.
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North Korea is grappling with the spread of Covid in an unvaccinated population, without access to effective anti-viral drugs.
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"The consumer basket for a family of six has risen to ZWL92 000 which is around US$300. In a country where 90% are in the informal sector there is doom and gloom for working families. The regime has failed and failed in absolute terms.…
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The United States said Tuesday it had ordered all non-essential employees at its Shanghai consulate to leave, voicing concerns for the safety of Americans in China as the government enforces hard lockdowns to contain Covid-19.
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The fatalities were the first reported in China since January 26, 2021, and bring the country's total death toll in the pandemic to 4,638.
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"The queen has today tested positive for COVID," the Palace said. "Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week."
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Spotify is the latest tech company to find itself on the horns of a dilemma that pits a controversial -- and moneymaking -- anti-establishmentarian against advertisers, employees and public outrage.
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Zimbabwe now has the highest fuel prices in the Southern African Development Community compared to regional peers, which are charging significantly lower prices.
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Speaking during a post Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, Mutsvangwa said government will be establishing vaccination sites at the main intra and inter-city bus termini, so as to ensure that those not vaccinated but wish to do so can have…
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South African DSTV Premiership outfit Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday announced a further five more Covid-19 positive cases ahead of their mid week league fixture with Golden Arrows, the club physician Dr Hasendra Ramjee confirmed.
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