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March 28, 2020
Botswana, with No COVID-19 Cases, Closes Borders After Death in Zimbabwe

Soldiers will be watching border crossings, but authorities say Zimbabweans who use unauthorized entry points present a real challenge.

March 28, 2020
Zimbabwe's Doctors Call For Action After First COVID-19 Death

For years, critics have said the government neglects Zimbabwe's health sector. They fear Zimbabwe will turn into another epicenter of COVID-19.
March 28, 2020
US Pledges Additional Foreign Aid to Battle COVID-19

"Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States has made available nearly $274 million in emergency health and humanitarian funding,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.
March 28, 2020
Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Forces GM to Make Ventilators

Trump said Friday he used his power under the Defense Production Act to require GM to “accept, perform and prioritize” federal government contracts to make ventilators.
March 28, 2020
‘Our Pleas Are Falling on Deaf Ears’: African Students Stuck in China Plead for Help

Since late January, Girma has been trapped in Wuhan, China, the original epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 28, 2020
Coronavirus Patients Share Their Trials and Tribulations

Gavidia tested positive for COVID-19 in the hospital and was sent home to quarantine. By this time, his entire family was battling fevers. All four lost their sense of taste and smell. But his symptoms and suffering are the most severe.
March 28, 2020
African Artists Raise Coronavirus Awareness Through Song

Ugandan artist and political activist Bobi Wine starts with cautionary advice. "The bad news is that everyone is a potential victim," he sings. "But the good news is that everyone is a potential solution."
March 28, 2020
Couples in Quarantine: Stress, Anxiety, Fear of the Unknown

"This pandemic is making us all think about our relationships, because you really cannot do one thing without it impacting somebody else," says Lewis, who's been conducting therapy sessions remotely.
March 27, 2020
Mnangagwa: Starting Monday, Zimbabwe Under Total Lockdown For 21 Days

“Starting Monday 30th March, 2020, and subject to further review, Zimbabwe will be under a total lockdown for a period of 21 days. This means all our citizens are required to stay at home except of course in respect of essential movements related to seeking health services ..."
March 27, 2020
Zimbabwe Central Bank Says Locals Can Now Purchase Goods in U.S Dollars

“… The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe would like to advise the public that it is making it easier for the transacting public to conduct business during this difficult period by making available an option to use free funds to pay for goods and services chargeable in local currency."
March 27, 2020
Virginia Man Uses 3D Printer to Make Mask Shields for Health Workers

Jeremy Filko is using his 3-D printer to create plastic mask shields for doctors, nurses and other first responders. Due to a shortage, some medical workers are being asked to reuse their N95 medical face masks, which are usually discarded after one use.
March 27, 2020
Daily bread? In France, Fighting Virus 1 Baguette at a Time

In the Mediterranean town of Sanary-sur-Mer, buying only one baguette risks a police fine of 135 euros ($146). Mayor Ferdinand Bernhard says people shouldn't be using the buying of bread as an excuse to go out every day.

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Sunday 29 March 2020

Botswana, with No COVID-19 Cases, Closes Borders After Death in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Doctors Call For Action After First COVID-19 Death

US Pledges Additional Foreign Aid to Battle COVID-19

Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Forces GM to Make Ventilators

‘Our Pleas Are Falling on Deaf Ears’: African Students Stuck in China Plead for Help

Coronavirus Patients Share Their Trials and Tribulations

African Artists Raise Coronavirus Awareness Through Song

Couples in Quarantine: Stress, Anxiety, Fear of the Unknown

Mnangagwa: Starting Monday, Zimbabwe Under Total Lockdown For 21 Days

Zimbabwe Central Bank Says Locals Can Now Purchase Goods in U.S Dollars

Virginia Man Uses 3D Printer to Make Mask Shields for Health Workers

Daily bread? In France, Fighting Virus 1 Baguette at a Time

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Sunday 29 March 2020

Botswana, with No COVID-19 Cases, Closes Borders After Death in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Doctors Call For Action After First COVID-19 Death

US Pledges Additional Foreign Aid to Battle COVID-19

Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Forces GM to Make Ventilators

‘Our Pleas Are Falling on Deaf Ears’: African Students Stuck in China Plead for Help

Coronavirus Patients Share Their Trials and Tribulations

African Artists Raise Coronavirus Awareness Through Song

Couples in Quarantine: Stress, Anxiety, Fear of the Unknown

Mnangagwa: Starting Monday, Zimbabwe Under Total Lockdown For 21 Days

Zimbabwe Central Bank Says Locals Can Now Purchase Goods in U.S Dollars

Virginia Man Uses 3D Printer to Make Mask Shields for Health Workers

Daily bread? In France, Fighting Virus 1 Baguette at a Time