Most Kenyan regions ill-prepared to tackle COVID-19 pandemic, senate warns
Most of Kenya’s 47 local authorities are not properly equipped to deal with the coronavirus health crisis, which weakens the country’s fight against the pandemic, a senate committee warned.
Pakistan prepares to ease coronavirus curbs with infections below projections
Pakistan is preparing to loosen coronavirus lockdown restrictions as the number of infections and deaths are well below previous projections, officials said on Wednesday.
Japan’s Abe says cannot hold Olympics unless pandemic contained
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics could not take place next year unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained, as the city’s governor called for an extension of the nationwide state of emergency.
Putting off check-up over virus fear? Try the self-service doctor’s office
For anyone putting off visiting their doctor because they fear picking up the COVID-19 infection while in the waiting room, a French inventor has a solution: an automated miniature doctor’s surgery.
Iftar-to-go: German mosque delivers Ramadan meals to needy non-Muslims
A mosque in the western German city of Wuppertal is delivering meals to elderly Muslims unable to break the fast with their families due to lockdown as well as to non-Muslims struggling to make ends meet.
Amid coronavirus crisis, British PM Johnson’s fiancée gives birth to boy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s fiancée, Carrie Symonds, gave birth to a baby boy at a London hospital on Wednesday, slightly earlier than had been expected.
Japan to extend state of emergency due to coronavirus: Nikkei
The Japanese government is planning to extend the state of emergency over the new coronavirus pandemic by about one month for the entire country, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday.
Pompeo says no sign of North Korea’s Kim, real risk of famine in country
The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health closely, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there is a real risk of famine in the country amid the coronavirus …
UK PM Johnson back at work after birth of son: spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back at work at his Downing Street office after being present while his fiancee Carrie Symonds gave birth to their son, his political spokesman said on Wednesday.
Brazil supreme court bars Ramagem appointment as federal police chief: ruling
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday granted an injunction suspending the appointment of Alexandre Ramagem as chief of the country’s federal police, according to a ruling seen by Reuters.
