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SA will go into lockdown level 3 with immediate effect from midnight, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday. He said this would be done to curb the further spread of the coronavirus that is wreaking havoc in the country. Under adjusted lockdown level 3, all indoor and outdoor gatherings will …

Italy has ordered a nationwide lockdown over much of the Christmas and New Year period in an effort to combat a rise in coronavirus cases. The country will be under “red-zone” restrictions over the public holidays, with non-essential shops, restaurants and bars closed, and Italians only allowed to travel for …

Government has warned of another increase in coronavirus cases, after the South Africa reported 8,166 new cases on Thursday (11 December). “There is clear evidence of an exponential rise in transmission and this is cause for serious concern,” said Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. The country reported a further 173 Covid-19 related deaths, while total …

The General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr Titus Bayuo has hinted on a possibilty of the country going under another lockdown. According to him if Ghanaians do not take good care of themselves looking at the trajectory they might be under under lock down again. “If we don’t …

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a second national lockdown until at least the end of November. Mr Macron said that under the new measures, starting on Friday, people would only be allowed to leave home for essential work or medical reasons. Non-essential businesses, such as restaurants and bars, will …

With hours to go before the reopening of some borders following the easing of lockdown restrictions, South Africa has released a list of countries from which leisure travellers will not be allowed into the country. Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, revealed the list of countries at a briefing on …

South Africa, which had one of the world’s earliest and strictest lockdowns, has announced a further easing of anti-coronavirus measures. From 20 September an overnight curfew will be reduced, gatherings will be allowed at 50% of a venue’s capacity, and alcohol will again be on sale. “We have withstood the …

Israel is to impose a new national lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus – with tough restrictions coming into effect on Jewish new year. The country’s second lockdown begins on Friday and lasts at least three weeks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the measures would “exact a heavy price …

Brighto, Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, has been evicted from the reality show. He was evicted during the Sunday live eviction show. In a surprise twist, housemates were not allowed to save the least housemates put up for eviction Brighto has now become the ninth housemate to be evicted from …

The Finance Minister has revealed that the government spent GH¢54.3 million on cooked meals distributed during the 21-day lockdown in Accra and Kumasi. According to Ken Ofori-Atta, GH¢50.2 million was also transferred to over 400,000 most-vulnerable individuals under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme. Giving a breakdown in his …