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Millions of Afghan children at risk of hunger amid coronavirus lockdown measures
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube When the Covid-19 outbreak started in Afghanistan in March 2020, the government quickly imposed lockdowns, severely restricting movement to no more…
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Vietnam’s children return to class after three-month closure for coronavirus lockdown
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Schools across Vietnam reopened on May 4, 2020, after the country reported its 17th straight day with no domestically transmitted Covid-19…
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Hong Kong to distribute reusable masks, relax coronavirus restrictions
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the distribution of reusable face masks for all Hong Kong residents on May 5,…
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Hongkongers bake ‘cakes for heroes’ to thank medical staff on front lines of Covid-19 fight
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Since the first coronavirus cases were detected in Hong Kong, health workers in the city have been working to keep the…
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China’s ‘virus hunters’ on the move, working day and night to fight Covid-19 pandemic
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Zeng Xiaoxu is one of China’s “virus hunters” fighting the Covid-19 pandemic as it spreads in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang.…
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Coronavirus: Japan extends its national state of emergency until end of May
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube After continuing to see a considerable number of new coronavirus infections, Japan has decided to extend its nationwide state of emergency…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to ease social-distancing rules as city sees record 8.9% economic slump
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Hong Kong’s economy has taken its worst hit ever amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to advance estimates released on May 4,…
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South Korea beach crowded as number of new coronavirus cases drop
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube A beach in Sokcho, South Korea was thronged with crowds during the ongoing long weekend. The country reported no new domestic…
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Fire treatment helps Egyptian footballer prepare for return to action
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube With the Egyptian Premier League suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one footballer is preparing himself for a return to action…
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China sees boom in transactions for used goods as coronavirus hits retail sector
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube China has seen a boom in transactions for used goods on online trading platforms, such as Idle Fish, as the coronavirus…