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Boris Johnson discharged, says ‘Doctors saved my life’

Apr 12, 2020 topnews

‌ Speaking in a candid video message after leaving hospital on Sunday, British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said his personal battle with the coronavirus “could have gone either way” and said there was “no question” doctors saved his life. The UK leader checked into hospital a week ago and spent three days in intensive care after he was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the end of March, the most high-profile leader to come down with the virus. Dressed in a suit and tie, Johnson thanked his doctors and vowed to help…

Couple Name Their Newborn Baby ‘Lockdown’ in India

Apr 10, 2020 topnews

Inspired by the lockdown order to curb the spread of the coronavirus in different countries across the world, a couple in India has named their newborn baby son ‘Lockdown’. The boy was born in Bacheri village in the Sheopur district of central India, on Monday during India’s 21-day strict lockdown. When asked by the hospital staff what name they should write on the new baby’s birth certificate, the boy’s mother Manju Mail and father Raghunath revealed their unusual choice. “He is Lockdown, as he was born during the lockdown period,” Manju said. The baby’s…

Ronaldinho released from Paraguayan prison after 32 days in detention

Apr 9, 2020 topnews

Ronaldinho, former Barcelona superstar, has been released from a Paraguayan prison after 32 days in prison custody over forged documentation. The 40-year-old is set to be put on house arrest at a hotel in the country’s capital of Asuncion after reportedly paying a £1.3m bond. Both he and his brother Roberto were charged with attempting to enter the country with fake passports last month, and had been faced with six months jail time. But judge Gustavo Amarilla has permitted them both to stay at a hotel for the mean time,…

Boris Johnson in intensive care as coronavirus symptoms worsens

Apr 7, 2020 topnews

After being hospitalised with coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Monday admitted to intensive care, with foreign minister Dominic Raab taking over his duties “where necessary”, his Downing Street office said. “Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital,” said the Downing Street press release. “The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab… to deputise for him where necessary,” it added. The…

Man Arrested For Teaching Dog How To Drive

Apr 2, 2020 topnews

Following a high-speed chase, an American has left authorities dumbfounded after they found his dog behind the wheel. The man, 51-year-old Alberto Tito Alejandro who is a resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested on Sunday afternoon after police received calls about a driver hitting two vehicles in an area south of Seattle and then speeding away. State trooper Heather Axtman, said that emergency services got multiple calls about a car traveling erratically at more than 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour). However, officers were shocked after giving…

UK to evacuate citizens from Nigeria, others over coronavirus

Mar 31, 2020 topnews

The UK Government has pledged up to £75 million to bring stranded UK citizens back home giving priority to citizens on short-term visits outside the UK and those with underlying health conditions. Some countries including France, Israel and the US have started evacuating their nationals from Nigeria. According to World Health Organisation statistics as of 11pm on Monday, March 30, the UK had 19,526 confirmed cases and 1,228 deaths while Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases topped 131 with two deaths. Some infected Nigerians have travel history to the UK including the Chief…

Citizens kick as King Of Thailand Self-isolates From Coronavirus With 20 Women

Mar 31, 2020 topnews

According to reports, the king of Thailand has gone into self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak with 20 women at a grand hotel in southern Germany. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X, is reported to have booked out all of the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Bavaria to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. According to German tabloid Bild, the 67-year-old king booked out all of the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Bavaria after getting the special permission from local officials. The king intended on having more of his party at the hotel, however, 119…

Coronavirus: Israeli PM, Netanyahu, aides, under quarantine

Mar 30, 2020 topnews

After a staffer within his office tested positive for COVID-19, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his close aides have been placed under quarantine, a statement said. “Before the epidemiological investigation was completed and to dispel any doubts, the prime minister decided that he and his close staff would be in confinement until (tests) were completed,” said a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The statement did not mention the positive test of a staffer, but multiple Israeli media outlets have reported the case. Share on: WhatsApp

COVID-19: Prince Charles out of isolation

Mar 30, 2020 topnews

Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir of Queen Elizabeth II, is no longer in quarantine after showing mild coronavirus symptoms, his office said on Monday. “Clarence House has confirmed today that, having consulted with his doctor, the Prince of Wales is now out of self-isolation,” it said in a statement. The 71-year-old prince, whose age put him among the most-risk category for the disease, is said to be in good health and abiding by government health guidelines. Royal officials announced last Wednesday that Charles was in self-isolation at the…

Coronavirus nightmare: ‘I struggled to breathe says Dybala

Mar 28, 2020 topnews

Paulo Dybala, Juventus star, revealed Friday how he “struggled to breathe” after contracting coronavirus which has killed over 9,000 people in Italy. The Argentine international announced last Saturday he was one of three Juventus players to catch the virus along with Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi, who both had no symptoms. “I feel better now after some strong symptoms,” the 26-year-old Dybala said. “A couple of days ago I was not well, I felt heavy and after five minutes of movement, I had to stop because I was struggling to…