We have stopped community transmission of COVID19, says Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand says it has stopped community transmission of Covid-19, effectively eliminating the virus. With new cases in single figures for several days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the virus was "currently" eliminated. But officials have warned against complacency. The news comes hours before New Zealand is set to move out of its toughest level of social restrictions
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China risks losing Taiwan 'forever' due to its actions in Hong Kong, says strategist
China may never "reunify" with Taiwan now that the central government in Beijing has tightened its control over Hong Kong, one strategist said on Monday. The Chinese Communist Party has never governed the island, but has sought to push Taiwan to accept Beijing's rule under a "one country, two systems" framework.
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Europe sees spike in coronavirus infections
Europe sees spike in coronavirus infections
Europe suffered a lot from coronavirus in the past few months but managed to get things under control recently. After getting the virus under control, a spike in numbers off-late causing worries for the European Health authorities. Young people could be driving spikes in coronavirus cases across Europe, the World Health Organization warns
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South Africa imposes alcohol ban
South Africa imposes alcohol ban
South Africa has reintroduced a ban on alcohol sales and imposed a nighttime curfew as it looks to curtail a rapid surge in new coronavirus cases. In an address to the nation Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa also announced that masks are now mandatory in public, as the number of confirmed cases in the country exceeded 276,000. The curfew will be in effect between 9pm and 4am local time from Monday
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Israel controlled the first coronavirus wave, but the second one is getting out of control
Israel appeared to be an international model of coronavirus success for months due to early travel restrictions and sweeping closures, the Nation had contained the spread of Covid-19. But, Just weeks after reopening restaurants, malls and beaches, Israel is now seeing a 50-fold surge in new coronavirus cases. From approximately 20 new cases a day in mid-May to more than 1,000 new cases a day less than two months later
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