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Global coronavirus death toll claims 160,000 souls
According to date provided by Johns Hopkins University the global coronavirus cases are more than 2.3 million with deaths nearing 160,000. Most hard-hit, the U.S. with over 726,600 cases and …
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Australia “in good place” compared to global coronavirus picture but authorities warn against complacency
Australia has recorded “continual reduction in the number of new cases each day,” said the Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy on Easter Sunday but was quick to add that there …
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Niarchos foundation offers $100 million to combat effects of Covid-19
The Stravros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced on Tuesday, 7 April, that it was making available $100 million to combat the immediate and long term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The …
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Stranded Aussies on board the Coral Princess begin their journey home
It would have been journey that would have tested Odysseus but the 78 passengers who were on board the Covid-19 struck cruise ship, the Coral Princess, are finally beginning their …
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World coronavirus death toll passes 64,750
The consensus for all citizens to wear face masks to curve the devastating spread of Covid-19 solidifies as the global death toll soars over 64,750. More than 1.2 million people …
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 600,000 – More than 30,000 dead
A total of 30,848 coronavirus-related deaths had been recorded across the globe as of Sunday afternoon, according to the latest available data, on the John Hopkins University map tracking the …
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Greece COVID-19 update: Death toll rises to 13
So far the reported number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece stands at 530, with 35 adding up more than 24 hours ago, acording to Greekofficials. The death toll has …
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Covid-19 claims first celebrity scalps of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
In what is probably the first celebrity victims of Covid-19 (coronavirus) actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson have tested positive for the dreaded Covid-19 (coronavirus) while at the …
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Erdogan adds fuel to the fire as EU-Turkey deal collapses
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the spirit of turmoil over the Greek-Turkish border saga told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the 2016 migration deal between Turkey and the European …
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Olympic torch handover ceremony to be held without children amidst virus fears
The Olympic torch handover ceremony leading up to the Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to take place on 19 March. The relay procedure will begin with the torch lighting in Olympia, …