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How Covid-19 damages the brain, causes paranoia, hallucinations-Study
London, July 12, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Not only does Covid-19 damage the lungs, heart and kidneys, it can also cause severe brain damage – with patients ... -
The Nigerian pastor, Emmanuel Omale who allegedly helped Ibrahim Magu re-laundered recovered loot abroad
London, July 12, 2020 (AltAfrica)-A report by the Presidential Probe Panel has revealed details of how the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and ... -
South Africa sets new record of 13,500 new Covid-19 cases, 111 deaths in 24 hours
London, July 12, 2020 (AltAfrica)-As the number of positive cases of Covid-19 in South Africa continues to spike, the National Department of Health today ... -
4000 register for German covid-19 vaccine trials
London, July 12, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Some 4,000 people have so far registered to take part in coronavirus vaccination trials at Germany’s University Hospital in Tübingen, ... -
After 110 Years, US gets first African-American female pilot fighter
London, July 12, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Madeline Swegle of American Navy has graduated as the first ever first African-American female strike pilot fighter READ ALSO: RWANDAN ... -
Africa should be worried for lack of enough covid-19 vaccine studies-Professor Shabir Madhi
London, July 11, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The prominent scientist leading South Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial, Professor Shabir Madhi, says Africa should be more worried that ... -
UK Hospital begins trial of cystic fibrosis drug, Dornase alfa, on Covid-19 patients
London, July 11, 2020 (AltAfrica)-A drug used for the chronic lung condition cystic fibrosis is to be trialled on coronavirus patients in a London hospital. Doctors at University College ... -
Rwandan police officers undergo compulsory covid-19 testing
London, July 11, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Rwanda National Police (RNP) medical services in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) have ... -
Covid-19 patients in despair as South Africa runs out of Oxygen amidst pandemic surge
London, July 11, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The coronavirus storm has arrived in South Africa, but in the overflowing COVID-19 wards the sound is less of a ... -
209 returnees escape from Covid-19 quarantine centres in Zimbabwe
London, July 10, 2020 (AltAfrica)-At least 209 people have escaped from compulsory quarantine centres for returning residents in Zimbabwe, state media reported. The police ...
