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Russia Reports Over 10,000 New COVID-19 Infections
Russia on Wednesday reported 10,028 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide tally to 242,271. Russia’s coronavirus response centre said 96 people died overnight, bringing the official
Nigeria Records 146 New Cases of Coronavirus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has recorded 146 new cases of Coronavirus in the country. This brings the total number of COVID-19 infections in Nigeria to 4787 Breakdown of
South Korea Raises Consent Age From 13 to 16
South Korea has raised the age of consent for sex to 16 from 13 as it seeks to strengthen protection for minors following accusations the existing law on sex crimes
113-Year-old Spanish Woman Survives Coronavirus
A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beaten the coronavirus at a retirement home where several other residents died from the disease, the residence
Facebook to pay $52 mn Settlement For Trauma To Content Reviewers
Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers
COVID-19 Was In Brazil Weeks Before Detection – Study
The new coronavirus was circulating in Brazil in early February, weeks earlier than initially detected, and just before millions of people were partying in the streets for carnival, according to
Serena Eager To Return After Lockdown Break
US superstar Serena Williams says she’s ready to play “real tennis” after the enforced rest of coronavirus quarantine. “I really look forward to getting back on the court,” the 23-time
Premier League Players Agrees to Face Strict New Training Protocols
Premier League players are set to be subjected to a strict testing regime if they are to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports. The
China Launches Virus App with Green or Red Light, Ticket to Everywhere
To enter many offices, restaurants, parks or malls in China nowadays, people must show their status on an app that determines whether they are a coronavirus threat. There is often
COVID-19: Manufacturers Seek 5% Interest Rate
The Chief Executive Officers of manufacturing Concerns in Nigeria have called on the government to consider five percent interest rate on loans for five to seven years for manufacturers investing
