Ethiopia reports two new COVID-19 cases
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), out of the 1073 samples tested during the past 24 hours.
This brings the total number of…
FM Gedu holds virtual discusses with Ethiopian ambassadors in Asian-Pacific countries
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2020 (FBC) –Foreign Affairs Minister Gedu Andargachew held virtual meeting with Ethiopian ambassadors and Consulate Generals in Asian-Pacific countries on a range of…
Ethiopian finalizes distribution of Jack Ma’s 2nd round donation to Africa
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) has completed the flight and delivery of the second round shipments of life saving medical supplies donated by Jack Ma to…
Chinese medical team receives briefing on Ethiopia’s COVID-19 response
Addis Ababa, April 16, 2020 (FBC) –The Chinese anti-pandemic medical expert team has received a briefing on the situational update of COVID-19 response in Ethiopia.
The 12-member team,…
Dire Dawa tightens border control over COVID-19
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2020 (FBC) –As part of efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Dire Dawa city administration has tightened border control.
Lemlem Bezabih,…
World risks widespread famines due to COVID-19: UN
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2020 (FBC) -The world is at risk of widespread famines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the UN has warned.
David Beasley, head of the World Food…
Twelve more COVID 19 diagnostic labs go operational
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health said 12 additional COVID 19 diagnostic laboratories have begun services during the weekend.
This brings the total number of…
Ethiopian, Japanese PMs hold phone talks on addressing COVID-19 crisis
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
The discussion focused on ways to tackle coronavirus…
PM calls for appropriate measures to mitigate COVID-19 economic impact
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has called for all needed measures to alleviate the impact of (COVID-19) on the national economy.
“To mitigate the adverse…
Ethiopia confirms three more COVID-19 cases
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has reported three new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), out of the 745 samples tested over the past 24 hours.
This brings the total cases in…