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South Africa is certain to suffer the effects of a COVID-19 third wave this winter - and we aren't a million miles away from the 'worst possible outcome'.
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Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to avoid crowds and wear masks just hours before mask-shunning President Donald Trump was set to hold a campaign rally in one hot
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Kenya: Extreme Clean Firm Intensifies Fight Against Virus
Some of the cleaning companies such as Extreme Clean have gone a step further and is wooing healthcare staff who own vehicles by giving them a special offer of 50 per cent discount for
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Archbishop urges more coronavirus testing for hard-hit Latino, African American areas
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore pastor who was recently named an auxiliary bishop for the Baltimore Archdiocese has appealed to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to increase free COVID-19 testing in the city to expand beyond his parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazon de
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Jamaica among countries praised by CHTA for new tourism protocols
MIAMI, United States (CMC) — A senior official of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has welcomed the cooperation between regional governments and public health authorities in their efforts to minimise the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic and to strengthen Caribbean
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Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes
The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to avoid crowds and wear masks just hours before mask-shunning President Donald Trump was set to address a crowd of his young supporters in one hot
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — March 8, 2021: Stimulus Bill Headed to President — Voter Access Order — Statewide Mask Mandates
1. Stimulus Bill Headed to President, Thanks to Georgia What You Need To Know: Strictly along party lines, the U.S. Senate passed President Biden's coronavirus aid package. 2. Biden Signs Voter Access Order on "Bloody Sunday What You Need To Know: During the 56th Commemoration of "Bloody
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COVID-19 Sees New Surge Among Young People
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Dallas C Voters – Dallas Post Tribune
My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis 9.62% Really? Dallas has always been a leader.  Dallas County for years was the ‘lone ranger’ big blue county in Texas. To date, there are four(4)big ‘blue’ counties in Texas, i.e., Dallas County, Austin(Travis County), Houston(Harris County), San Antonio(Bexar
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Anchored in Milwaukee, 2020 Democratic National Convention will be a "Convention Across America"
The DNCC reiterated the Democratic Party’s commitment to holding a convention that would protect public health while transforming the convention experience for delegates and
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New COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Black neighborhoods | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The number of new COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Black neighborhoods as Chicago moves closer to Phase 4 of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to reopen the
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Tunisia: State Will Pay Debts Contracted With Suppliers (Fakhfakh)
Tunis/Tunisia — The State has paid about 300 million dinars of debts contracted with its suppliers (public and private companies) since the beginning 2020 and will continue to do so, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh affirmed
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Africa trade deal to push ahead even if another Covid-19 wave hits
The Africa-wide free-trade agreement is unlikely to face any further delays even if a second wave of coronavirus infections hits the region, according to the deal’s top
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Cameroon: COVID-19 Brings Out Government's Ugly Side
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Coronavirus deaths surge in Brazil, Mexico as regional leaders look to reopen
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U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support and Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Compton Pastor Vows to Reopen Church When Holy Spirit Directs Him
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Pharrell Says He Called Virginia's Governor About Making Juneteenth A State Holiday - Blavity
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Indiana COVID-19 Update: IN expands vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and up | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021 | The Atlanta Voice
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