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Scientists release positive result of human trials for potential coronavirus vaccine
London, April 3, 2020 (AltAfrica)-A potential coronavirus vaccine developed by US scientists has been found to produce enough antibodies capable of fighting off Covid-19 in the first peer-reviewed ... -
UK in trouble: 73 NHS workers test positive for coronavirus as 318 self-isolate
London, April 2, 2020 (AltAfrica)-MORE than 70 NHS workers at a London hospital have tested positive for coronavirus. Seventy-three workers at Great Ormond Street have ... -
WHO confirms existence of Hantavirus infection in China but says rarely transmitted from person to person
London, April 2, 2020 (AltAfrica)-As China looks to rebuild following the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, rumours have spread that a new virus has ... -
UK begins construction of emergency mortuary to cope with high coronavirus deaths
London, April 2, 2020 (AltAfrica)-United Kingdom, UK has begun work on building an emergency mortuary in east London in preparation for the expected surge in coronavirus deaths. Already, ... -
Japan begins clinical trials of another anti-flu drug, Avigan for coronavirus treatment
London, April 1, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Japan has begun Clinical trials to test the effectiveness of the anti-flu drug Avigan in treating patients with coronavirus. The ... -
Facebook offers $100m to help coronavirus-hit news media
London, March 31, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Facebook said Monday it was donating $100 million to support news organizations globally hurting from the Coronavirus pandemic, citing the need ... -
Portugal grants temporary citizenship to migrants to access coronavirus care, financial support
London, March 31, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The government in Portugal is granting citizenship rights to all migrants and asylum seekers who have residency applications underway. The ...
