MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told his people on Friday that they should use gasoline as a disinfectant for protective masks, stressing that his advice was not a joke. FILE PHOTO: President Rodrigo Duterte speaks after his arrival, from a visit to Israel and Jordan at Davao International …
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A man in a protective mask takes a photo of the sunset off the coast of Tsim Sha Tsui as skyline buildings rise in Victoria Harbor after the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Hong Kong, China, July 28, 2020. REUTERS / Tyrone Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong …
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Read More »Belgium stops social contact after the increase in COVID-19 cases
Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes holds a press conference after a meeting of the National Security Council amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Brussels, Belgium, July 27, 2020. REUTERS / Francois Lenoir / Pool BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgium announced a sharp decline in social contacts on Monday after …
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