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Egypt halts public transport on spring holiday to fight Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Egypt will halt its public transport service on Monday, which marks the annual springtime holiday, in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, state television reported. Egyptians traditionally go to seaside beaches or public parks on Sham al-Nessim, a popular festival dating back

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Macron wants greater French independence in fight against Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

French President Emmanuel Macron wants more French independence in the fight against the coronavirus, for example in the production of medical masks. “We have to produce more on our own soil to reduce our dependency,” Macron said after visiting mask maker Kolmi-Hopen in Saint-Barthelemy-d’Anjou near Angers in north-western France on Tuesday. He said that by […]

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French warships to back up far-flung territories in virus fight

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would be sending two warships to back up the country’s overseas territories in the fight against the new coronavirus. A navy helicopter carrier will be deployed immediately to the Indian Ocean, where locals in the island territory of Mayotte fear the effects of the virus on already-burdened public […]

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