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Kenya confirms its first coronavirus case

Date: 13 March 2020

Kenya has confirmed that a woman has tested positive for Covid-19.

Health authorities say they are ramping up prevention measures

Tunisia announces six more coronavirus cases

Date: 13 March 2020

In a news conference on Thursday evening Tunisia's health ministry announced six new cases of coronavirus - bringing the the total of confirmed cases in the country to 13.

The accounts are linked to Russia, but based in Ghana and Nigeria

Facebook and Twitter suspend troll accounts in Ghana and Nigeria

Date: 13 March 2020

Twitter and Facebook say they've suspended a small network of accounts linked to Russia, but based in Ghana and Nigeria, for attempting to sow discord.

Hereâ€™s what it means for COVID-19 to be declared a pandemic

Date: 12 March 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the over 118,000 cases of the coronavirus illness in over 110 countries and territories around the world and the sustained risk of further global spread.

Budget 2020: UK growth 'to be slowest since 2009'

Date: 11 March 2020

The British economy will grow at the slowest pace since the financial crisis this year, according to the government's spending watchdog.

Chancellor Merkel addressed reporters alongside Health Minister Jens Spahn

Up to 70% of Germany could be infected by coronavirus - Merkel

Date: 11 March 2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of the country's population - some 58 million people - could contract the coronavirus.

Man flees Zimbabwe hospital before coronavirus test

Date: 10 March 2020

Zimbabwe has no confirmed cases of coronavirus, but the health ministry has confirmed that a man who was due to be tested in a hospital "absconded before testing was done".

Global shares plunge after oil prices crash

Date: 09 March 2020

Shares in London have plummeted in early trading, with the FTSE 100 index of shares plunging 8% to its lowest level in three years.

The 60-year-old tourist died after refusing to be transferred to an isolation ward

Egypt: First coronavirus death in Africa recorded

Date: 09 March 2020

A German tourist who was being treated for coronavirus in Egypt is the first fatality to be recorded in Africa because of the outbreak.

Coronavirus: Uganda turns back travellers who refused to self-quarantine

Date: 09 March 2020

Uganda has told 22 foreigners who refused to self-quarantine on arrival for a business forum to return to their home countries.

Garlic: It may be good for general health, but it won't stop the coronavirus

Coronavirus: The fake health advice you should ignore

Date: 08 March 2020

Coronavirus is emerging in more countries around the world and there's currently no known cure.

Flights appear to be operating out of Milan's airports despite the quarantine

Coronavirus: Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people

Date: 08 March 2020

Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is considered the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia detains three senior members of royal family

Date: 07 March 2020

Today's World News covering, Africa, Europe, Middle East

Kenya has confirmed that a woman has tested positive for Covid-19.

In a news conference on Thursday evening Tunisia's health ministry announced six new cases of coronavirus - bringing the the total of confirmed cases in the country to 13.

Twitter and Facebook say they've suspended a small network of accounts linked to Russia, but based in Ghana and Nigeria, for attempting to sow discord.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the over 118,000 cases of the coronavirus illness in over 110 countries and territories around the world and the sustained risk of further global spread.

The British economy will grow at the slowest pace since the financial crisis this year, according to the government's spending watchdog.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of the country's population - some 58 million people - could contract the coronavirus.

Shares in London have plummeted in early trading, with the FTSE 100 index of shares plunging 8% to its lowest level in three years.

A German tourist who was being treated for coronavirus in Egypt is the first fatality to be recorded in Africa because of the outbreak.

Uganda has told 22 foreigners who refused to self-quarantine on arrival for a business forum to return to their home countries.

Coronavirus is emerging in more countries around the world and there's currently no known cure.

Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Three senior members of Saudi Arabia's royal family, including the king's brother, have been arrested for unexplained reasons.

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