1Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effectiveMonday, November 23, 2020

The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows. Interim data suggests 70% protection, but the researchers say the figure may be as high as 90% by tweaking the dose. The results will be seen as a triumph, but come... Read More

2US condemns violence amid Ugandan protestsThursday, November 19, 2020

The US has condemned the violence that gripped Uganda's capital, Kampala, and other major towns following Wednesday's arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as musician Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine was arrested during an election rally in the eastern district of Luuka after being accused of violating coronavirus... Read More

3Uganda protests death toll rises to sevenThursday, November 19, 2020

The death toll from Wednesday’s protests against the arrest of Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has risen to seven, police say. A spokesperson has told the BBC that more than 40 people had also been injured in the protests. Police have still not explained the cause of the deaths... Read More

4Nigerian DJ and activist longing to return homeThursday, November 19, 2020

Nigeria's DJ Switch wants to be able to go back home after she fled to Canada for her safety. She was on the forefront during the anti-police brutality protests that rocked the West African country last month and often livestreamed police using force against protesters. DJ Switch, in a CNN interview, said she wanted... Read More

5Liberia court cancels vote to cut president's termThursday, November 19, 2020

The Liberian Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the opposition to postpone a referendum on constitutional changes to decrease the length of the term of the president and senators, and to allow people to have dual citizenship. The referendum could not take place until a public education and awareness campaign took place... Read More

6Oxford vaccine shows 'encouraging' immune response in older adultsThursday, November 19, 2020

The Oxford coronavirus vaccine shows a strong immune response in adults in their 60s and 70s, raising hopes that it can protect age groups most at risk from the virus. Researchers say the Lancet phase two findings, based on 560 healthy adult volunteers, are "encouraging". They are also testing whether the vaccine... Read More

7US records a quarter of a million deathsThursday, November 19, 2020

More than 250,000 Americans have now died with coronavirus, making it the highest death toll anywhere in the world. The country has now reported 250,029 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. In El Paso, Texas, prison inmates have been recruited to move bodies for $2 (£1.50) an hour... Read More

8What’s happening across Europe?Thursday, November 19, 2020

Italy was the first country hit during Europe’s initial Covid wave and it’s seen another 753 deaths in the 24 hours to last night. The eastern region of Abruzzo has decided to become a “red zone”, joining seven other areas with maximum restrictions. Austria’s nursing homes have been badly affected by the second... Read More

9Head of Greek Church in hospital with virusThursday, November 19, 2020

The head of the Greek Church, Archbishop Ieronymos, is being treated for a mild case of coronavirus. The 82-year-old joins an Albanian archbishop who was airlifted to the central Athens hospital last week. It follows the burial on Monday of a senior clergyman in the Greek Orthodox Church who died from Covid-19. Metropolitan... Read More

10Was the scientific advice for lockdown flawed?Thursday, November 19, 2020

Ever since the novel coronavirus arrived in the UK, ministers have repeatedly said they were "following the science". But the UK has ended up with one of the worst death rates in the world - coronavirus has killed more than 50,000 people so far. So how good was the evidence provided in the run-up to lockdown? Do scientists... Read More