Italy Coronavirus death toll overtakes China
Addis Ababa, March 20, 2020 (FBC) -Coronavirus has killed more people in Italy than in any other country, after deaths there rose by 427 in a day.
The number of deaths now stands at…
Ethiopia reports three new cases of coronavirus
Addis Ababa, March 20, 2020 (FBC) - Ethiopia has confirmed three new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number to nine.
An 85 year-old Ethiopian, 44 year-old Japanese,…
Japan expresses solidarity with Ethiopia in COVID-19 battle
Addis Ababa, March 20, 20 20(FBC) -Japan has expressed its solidarity with Ethiopia in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a statement issued yesterday, Japan’s Ambassador to…
COVID-19 not related to any country or nationality: PM Office
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) –The Office of the Prime Minister said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) “is not related to any country or nationality.”
The remark came following reports…
CBE donates 10m birr to fight COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) – The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has donated 10 million birr to the Ministry of Health to fight coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ethiopia now has six…
First AfCFTA SG says trade area will significantly boost continent
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will enable the continent to significantly boost intra-Africa trade and help establish an integrated…
WHO calls on Africa prepare for the worst as coronavirus begins to spread
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) - Africa should “prepare for the worst” as the coronavirus begins to spread locally, the World Health Organization’s Director-General said Wednesday.
“I…
Dr Catherine Hamlin passes away at 96
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) - Dr Catherine Hamlin, co-founder of Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation,
has passed away peacefully at her home in Addis Ababa yesterday.
She was 96.…
Four patients with COVID-19 in good condition: Ministry
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Minister of Health said four of the six confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ethiopia are now in good condition.
Ethiopia reported its first case of…
Total number of cases passes 200,000
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) -The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has now passed 200,000, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University.
The total is now…