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Covid-19
Optimistic teachers at Clifton Basic set sail for new school year
Not only has the most recent wave of COVID-19 rocked the Jamaican education system, it has also forced some educators to confront the fact that not all schools are in the same boat. Read More
Strength amid difficulty
As students across the island are challenged to access virtual classrooms, the Yutes4Change Foundation Homework and Integrity Centre in Gregory Park, St Catherine, is demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. Read More
Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries — and winter is coming
HEIKRUIS, Belgium (AP) — As the Friday night dinner service began earlier this month at De Viering restaurant outside Brussels, it seemed the owners' decision to move the operation into the spacious village church to comply with coronavirus rules was paying off. The reservation... Read More
As Trump casts doubt on election, new agency contradicts him
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — Earlier this month, President Donald Trump was predicting on Twitter that this election would be “the most corrupt” in American history. A day later, the head of an obscure government agency he... Read More
Simple 'solutions' to COVID-19
THE nasal and oral cavities as well as eyes are thought to be the main points of entry for the novel coronavirus.Then there are mouthwashes. Read More
Sick of COVID-19?
AS the pandemic drags on, following COVID-19 prevention guidelines can feel more and more challenging. Read More
Masks could cut COVID-19 deaths in the US — study
PARIS, France (AFP) — Even if state-level governments in the United States reimpose limited social distancing measures to halt the spread of COVID-19, the death toll could more than double by the end of February 2021 to 511,000, according to projections released last... Read More
Fear and anxiety spike in virus hot spots across US
(AP)— Preslie Paur breaks down in tears when she thinks of her state's refusal to mandate face masks. Read More
Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)— Former Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho said on Sunday he had contracted coronavirus but had no symptoms. Read More
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire (AP) — The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, less than a week before Election Day, as it scorches the nation and the president's top aide says "we're not going to control the pandemic.” Officials on Sunday scoffed at the... Read More
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Buckling under the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the Spanish government on Sunday declared a national state of emergency that includes an overnight curfew in hopes of not repeating the near collapse of the country's hospitals. Read More
COVID-19: Here's what you need to know today
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide has surpassed 43 million, with over 1.1 million people across 196 countries and territories having died and over 31.7 million having recovered from the virus. Read More
44 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica recorded 44 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of positive cases to 8,714.The death toll also increased to 188 after two additional virus-related deaths were recorded. Read More
Russia coronavirus cases top 1.5 million; no new lockdown
MOSCOW, Russia— Russia's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1.5 million on Sunday as authorities reported 16,710 new infections amid a rapid resurgence of the outbreak that has swept the country in recent weeks. Read More
J'cans on board with cancellation of mass gatherings — survey
MOST Jamaicans agree with the postponement or cancellation of mass gatherings and events as a means of limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus, a survey by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has found. Read More
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