Tag Archives: COVID-19

South Africa: Economy Expected to Contract By 7.2 Percent This Year 

[SAnews.gov.za] Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s economy is projected to contract by 7.2% in 2020.

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Warren Buffett says this is how to financially survive the coronavirus 

The billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has shared this money advice for COVID-19.

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Africa: COVID-19 to Cost Billions in African Exports 

[allAfrica] Geneva -COVID-19 is having a profound impact on global trade and the businesses that drive it, says a new report by the International Trade Center (ITC). The report highlights the devastating effect the pandemic is having on the small and medium enterprises so important to Africa’s economies.

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How will the COVID-19 pandemic end? 

Viruses are not as smart as humans, but they are much more patient. And the coronavirus’ track record suggests it won’t simply burn itself out.

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Why I volunteered for coronavirus vaccine trial’ 

Kathy is one of about 300 people who will be immunised to help find a vaccine for Covid-19.

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How an Indian slum became an unlikely COVID-19 success story 

Mass screenings and quarantines have helped contain the coronavirus in Dharavi, home to 1 million people.

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Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak 

A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online 

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19.

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Coronavirus latest: Covid-19 spread accelerates as situation deteriorates in Latin America 

President Vucic’s party wins landslide victory in Serbian poll 

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Trump Wants To Move On, But The Coronavirus Is Surging In Parts Of Red America 

New COVID-19 cases are on the rise in almost half the states, including spikes in Florida, Texas and Arizona, where the president is headed Tuesday.

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Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman warned day traders against reckless betting. Here are 12 of his best quotes. 

Rick Wilking/Reuters Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman is the chairman and CEO of Omega Advisors. His wealth is estimated to be about $3.2 billion.  Cooperman recently warned that Robinhood traders are “doing stupid things” that will “end in tears.” Here are 12 of his best quotes on success, markets, COVID-19 and much more. Visit Busine […]

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Global report: South Korea has Covid-19 second wave as Israel ponders new lockdown 

New infections in and around Seoul; Spain reports 36 new outbreaks; New Zealand strengthens bordersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAuthorities in South Korea have said the country is experiencing a second wave of the coronavirus in and around Seoul, and warned that stronger physical-distancing measures will be reimposed if the dai […]

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Ideas for a post-COVID-19 workplace 

Now is the time to consider bold and creative ideas that not only enable remote working, but that reimagine the workplace as driver of culture, ideas, and innovation

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Greta Thunberg: Climate change ‘as urgent’ as coronavirus 

Greta Thunberg says the world needs to treat climate change with similar urgency to Covid-19.

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Cities Brace For ‘Collision Course’ Of Summer Heat Waves And COVID-19 

As cities weather the first blasts of excessive summer heat, officials weigh the benefits of opening cooling centers and spray parks against the risks of letting people gather in public spaces.

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