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The Virginia Department of Health has added an online dashboard to track coronavirus cases for all children 17 and younger.
The post Virginia Adds COVID Dashboard for Children Amid Rising Cases appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Many people have been killed since clashes began on Monday. Scores too had been killed in the run up to the vote as protestors marched against Conde's bid for a third term.
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Lamorne Morris was among Black actors who discussed their experiences about stylists and makeup artsits who do not know how to work with Black skin or hair.
(CALMATTERS) - Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled the country’s largest vaccine incentive program at a high school in Los Angeles — a city in which only 7% of high schoolers have returned for […]
The post Newsom: Get vaxxed, win $$ appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
From an early age, Hattie Logan Duckett dedicated her life to helping uplift the lives of people who were less fortunate. Duckett was only 23 when she founded the Phillis Wheatley Center in 1919. Duckett was born in 1896, she attended school in Greenville before beginning her higher education at Claflin College, South Carolina, and […]
[Nairobi News] Media personality Janet Mbugua has shared the tale of the time she faced a scare as thought she had contracted Covid-19 last month.
[Ghanaian Times] The Norfolk State University School of Graduate Studies and Research has offered Ghana's golden girl Martha Bissah scholarship to pursue a Masters Degree in Urban Education - Urban School Counselling, in Virginia USA.
BY SHARON SIBINDI THE European Film Festival Zimbabwe 2020 is calling on filmmakers from across the country and those in the diaspora (Europe) to participate in the launch of this year’s virtual short film competition — BIOSKOP. The competition will run under the theme Life as We Don’t Know It, and is open to all genres of film. In a Press release, Paper Bag Africa said the European Film Festival was back despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the fourth edition would run virtually from October 30 to November 30. It will be viewed through a portal specially designed to showcase this year's selected films and the short film competition. “A selection of sophisticated European, Zimbabwean and African films presented by the embassies of the respective European countries awaits audience at the click of a mouse and for free, with a focus on topical issues and alternate perspectives,” said Paper Bag Africa. “The competition calls on Zimbabwean filmmakers to think outside the box and offer a fresh perspective on life amid COVID-19 and in the realm of limited resources. The films will be judged based on content and creativity, as well as their technical aspect, with the winners receiving cash prizes.” Paper Bag Africa said it successfully piloted the project during the previous edition of the festival.They said 24 individuals would be selected to participate in this year's Masterclass. EU ambassador to Zimbabwe, Timo Olkkonen (pictured) said 2020 had been an unpredictable year filled with spills than thrills and unexpected plots and twists. “The world is in a sombre state, COVID-19 has forced many to retreat into their homes, and many more to retreat into the inner space of their minds,” he said. “We need art in hard times, now more than ever. As Team Europe, we are glad that we can play our part in offering this film festival again, despite so many changes in life as we know it.” The competition categories are Best Narrative Short (US$400), Best Documentary Short (US$400), Best Sound Editing (US$200), Best Cinematography (US$200) and Best Diaspora Film (US$200)
As Jamaicans came to terms with the first case of the novel coronavirus in March 2020, the Kingston Public Hospital’s (KPH) Accident and Emergency Unit – one of the busiest in the country – had up to that time seen 212 gunshot wound victims and 116...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Nearly seven years after water provided to the residents of the majority Black city of Flint, Michigan, several officials, including former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, reportedly will face criminal charges. Snyder, his health director, and other ex-officials were informed of the legal development by the state’s Attorney General’s office on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. The news service cited two people with knowledge of the planned prosecution, who said defense lawyers were notified about the indictments and were told to expect initial court appearances soon. The first crisis came to […]
The post Ex-Michigan Governor Facing Charges in Flint Water Contamination appeared first on Black News Channel.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of Rwanda Defence Force has promoted five military officers from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.
Just when you thought COVID was over, the highly transmissible Delta variant has now become the most dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States. As Healthline reports, CDC data for the two weeks ending July 3 shows the Delta variant now makes up 51.7% of all COVID-19 cases. That’s a far cry from mid-June […]
Manchester United's Premier League game against Liverpool was postponed after about 200 fans broke into Old Trafford to protest against the Glazer family's ownership of the club. The fixture was scheduled to kick off at 16:30 BST on Sunday. 'This is a collective decision from the police, both clubs, the Premier League and local authorities,' […]
This article Manchester United V Liverpool Game Postponed After Fan Protest appeared first on St. Lucia Times News.
President Irfaan Ali has condemned as “reckless and immature” a call by Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon to suspend admin-istration of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
The article President roasts Harmon over `reckless’ vaccine call appeared first on Stabroek News.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has lifted the “state of health emergency” introduced on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.
In a televised address on Tuesday, president Felix Tshisekedi announced that from July 22, shops, banks, restaurants, cafés, bars and businesses will resume in accordance with health measures.
Schools, universities and other educational establishments will reopen on 3 August, while places of worship, stadiums, airports and international borders will be reopened from 15 August.
He however sounded a note of caution that the end of the state of emergency does not mean the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in the DRC.
He urged Congolese to respect all health measures to limit the spread of covid-19 which include the wearing of masks in public places, hand washing and the checking of temperatures.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 8,534 cases since March 10, including 196 deaths and 4,528 recoveries.
According to initial data reported by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, no one in New York City died from COVID-19 on July 11.
The post NYC records its 1st day without COVID-19 deaths since March appeared first on TheGrio.
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the year 2020 as successful in putting Zimbabwe on track for his Vision 2030 targets. “As we end today’s Cabinet session, which is the last for the year 2020, it is imperative that we take stock of some of the achievements in our journey towards the attainment of Vision 2030,” Mnangagwa said in his closing remarks at the final Cabinet meeting of the year. “The year has recorded a number of successes, which would not have been possible without your commitment to duty and excellent performance.” Mnangagwa said major achievements were noted in the road and infrastructure sector, the Pfumvudza farming concept, the completion and launch of the National Development Strategy 1, implementation of devolution and the heritage-based education 5.0, among other things. He, however, acknowledged the setbacks brought about by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that paralysed a number of businesses. “The COVID-19 pandemic also brought in its wake unprecedented disruption to other aspects of our lives on a global scale, resulting in the intermittent shutdown of several businesses. “However, our timely decisions, including the introduction of the $18 billion stimulus and recovery package helped avert a possible crisis. “Besides causing challenges to development, COVID-19 also provided opportunities for growth towards self-reliance, particularly in the health sector,” he said. He added that power supply had stabilised and the country would export surplus by 2023. “Power supplies have relatively stabilised, been stable and completion of projects to further improve the situation as well as implementation of the renewable energy policy should consolidate this position. “As a result, of the power generation projects being implemented, the country should be self-sufficient and become a net exporter of power by 2023,” he said. The country is experiencing an economic crisis characterised by skyrocketing prices and strikes by civil servants such as teachers, nurses and doctors. Mnangagwa’s government also failed to provide social grants to millions of people whose livelihoods were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The country also face a political crisis that forced South Africa to dispatch envoys to discuss the issue with Mnangagwa and his ruling party. Follow Jairos on Twitter @jairossaunyama
We've had the announcements, and now the NCCC - led by Minister Dlamini-Zuma - will properly outline our new lockdown laws on Monday via a live stream.
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA GOVERNMENT yesterday hailed the then MDC Alliance-led Marondera council for using devolution funds wisely to better the lives of residents in the farming town. This was said by Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs minister Aplonia Munzverengi during the commissioning of council’s devolution projects in Ruware Park, Marondera. Munzverengi said the projects would go a long way in improving the quality of life of residents. “It is, indeed, gratifying that upon receiving devolution funds from the central government, you henceforth implemented a number of projects in order to improve the quality of life of our people,” she said. “I am aware that you were allocated $8 115 305 in 2019. I am also aware that council is grappling with the challenge of water provision to its esteemed residents. I want to compliment your council for prioritising the issue of water provision as evidenced by the projects you are implementing.” Some of the projects that Marondera council is implementing include the rehabilitation of water tanks as well as the expansion of the Longlands water treatment plant. The devolution funds were disbursed when all of the MDC Alliance councillors were still in power, and they decided to tackle the town’s perennial water challenges. The Marondera town waterworks was established in 1972 to cater for less than 20 000 residents, but the population has since ballooned to 65 000, leading to serious water shortages. Out of the town’s 12 councillors, 11 were affiliated to the MDC Alliance. Seven of them were then recalled. According to a devolution fund document which was done by council in 2020 and is in possession of NewsDay, most of the funds were used in upgrading water infrastructure. The council now falls under the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T.
The post Govt hails Chamisa’s Marondera councillors appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
A new 29-bed ICU ward at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is expected to double capacity and change Gauteng's trajectory as it deals with Covid-19 patients.
By Peter Barker Though the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is low, nearly 700 zoos across the country have received an experimental vaccine to help protect mammals from the virus. The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana, has begun vaccinating its gorillas and orangutans against COVID-19, according to a […]
The post VIDEO: Kong Flu: Gorillas And Orangutans Get COVID Vax first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.
\"My family is falling apart,\" she says.
President Joe Biden, along with other Democrats, have voiced support for an increase in the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour. But recent attempts - including a Senate vote on Friday to include a minimum wage hike in the President's Covid relief package - have all failed. Still, progressive lawmakers and activists are dedicated to the pay […]
The global death toll from COVID-19 passed three million on Saturday 17 April, with the pandemic already having killed more people than most other viral epidemics of the 20th and 21st centuries.
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as... View Article
The post Biden addresses COVID bill, holiday pandemic precautions appeared first on TheGrio.
California congresswoman, South Central residents bewildered by Ice Cube/Trump relationship by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent To Sean Broadus and his brother Evan, Ice Cube was more than an icon. He presented as someone to admire – a hope for making it out of the hood. The Broadus brothers live near the … Continued
The post Ice Cube explains going to the dark side with President Trump appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.
By Ryan Steal A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that towers a couple of stories in Richmond, Virginia, is set to come down this Wednesday. This is happening soon after protests over racial injustice targeted it. The statue was erected more than 130 years ago in remembrance of the South’s Civil War leader. […]
HEALTH Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said now is the time for workers in the retail sector to step forward, roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated.
Deyalsingh made this statement on Tuesday after touring the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) in San Fernando, where food and beverage workers were being vaccinated.
Having reopened the manufacturing, construction and food sectors already, Deyalsingh said, \"We would like to open the retail sector.\"
He said various business organisations are compiling lists of retail workers in their various jurisdictions and sending them to the ministry, so they can get appointments to be vaccinated at one of the 11 mass vaccination sites or one of the two drive-through sites.
He explained, \"Members of the public should not be coming to the mass vaccination sites. These sites are being used to vaccinate major groups like food and beverage, construction and so on.\" People who are not members of any of these groups should make appointments at any of the 109 health centres in the country.
He said small, medium and large health centres can vaccinate 50, 75 and 100 people daily. \"Across the health sector they can comfortably do 7,000 a day, which is three mass vaccination sites.\"
Deyalsingh said about 1,500 people a day could be vaccinated at a mass vaccination site like SAPA.
He hoped similar numbers would be done at drive-through sites at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva and in Wallerfield, which will both be fully operational on Wednesday. At the former, which is being run by Proman, Deyalsingh said a pilot run on Monday saw 500 people vaccinated in four hours.
He also said the objective of the accelerated mass covid19 vaccination was to vaccinate 600,000 people by the end of September and inch ever closer to achieve herd immunity in Trinidad and Tobago, with 980,000 people fully vaccinated against covid19.
\"What we are doing now is ramping up significantly our vaccination programme. We now have in the country enough vaccines to vaccinate 400,000 people. That is 40 per cent of the adult population.\"
Deyalsingh was optimistic that about 200,000 people will be vaccinated by next weekend.
With herd immunity being roughly 70 per cent of the population, Deyalsingh reminded reporters that TT's 1.4 million population includes children.
\"Right now, we don't have vaccines registered in TT for the under-18s, so that knocks off 400,000 people.\"
Excluding this number, Deyalsingh said, \"So it means to achieve herd immunity, 980,000 people, which is close to 100 per cent of your adult population.\"
He said this is why \"we are making vaccines available to every adult and there will be more coming.\"
Any Pfizer vaccines that Government obtains from the United States will be dedicated only to children between 12 and 18, that is, secondary school students.
Against this background, Deyalsingh said adults should take the covid19 vaccines available to them now and not wait for the Pfizer vaccine.
\"My urge is not to do so. You may put yourself in danger.\"
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Plasma Technologies LLC has signed a defense contract worth $750,000 to develop scaled-up Covid-19 convalescent plasma technologies, according to an announcement on the Department of Defense website Monday.
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