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Kenya lifts all mandatory restrictions against coronavirus

Kenya lifts all mandatory restrictions against coronavirus

Kenyan authorities have announced the lifting of coronavirus restrictions and are now allowing people not to wear face masks in open places. The health ministry said mandatory quarantine and isolation of confirmed cases are also removed. The government however encouraged people attending events indoors to wear face masks and while …

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Nigeria: at least 60 tested positive among Ukrainian returnees

Nigeria: at least 60 tested positive among Ukrainian returnees

At least 60 people have tested positive for coronavirus among Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has said. More than 700 Nigerians have returned home from Ukraine as the government hopes to evacuate approximately 5,000 citizens. “60 people among them have tested positive for the …

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COVID-19: Mozambique records encouraging stats since the start of the pandemic

COVID-19: Mozambique records encouraging stats since the start of the pandemic

Mozambique on Monday recorded its first day of zero Covid-19 infections since the outbreak of the disease in the country in March 2020. The country also recorded zero Covid deaths and zero hospitalisation in 24 hours throughout the country. “Some 18 people remain hospitalized across the country,” the health ministry …

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COVID-19: Moderna to set up its first vaccine factory in this African country

COVID-19: Moderna to set up its first vaccine factory in this African country

The American vaccine manufacturer Moderna announced on Monday the construction of its first African vaccine factory in Kenya, after signing a preliminary agreement with this country which provides for the production of 500 million doses per year. The company plans to invest $500 million in this factory, which will produce …

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COVID-19: France to end wearing of masks and vaccine pass from March 14

COVID-19: France to end wearing of masks and vaccine pass from March 14

French Prime Minister, Jean Castex announced the end of the obligation to wear a mask, with the exception of transport, and the “suspension” of the vaccination pass from March 14. “The situation is improving thanks to our collective efforts, thanks to measures we have taken […], the conditions are met …

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Zimbabwe: land borders open to vaccinated people

Zimbabwe: land borders open to vaccinated people

Authorities in Zimbabwe have announced the reopening of the country’s borders to people who have fully been vaccinated against covid-19 or tested negative for coronavirus. The reopening follows a drop in the southern African nation’s daily infection rates. Only lorries and trucks carrying essential cargo into the landlocked country – …

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