SABC Top Stories – Breaking News

SABC Top Stories – Breaking News

• Gilead’s COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir gets conditional EU clearance 04/07/2020
  The European Commission said on Friday it had given conditional approval for the use of antiviral remdesivir in severe COVID-19 patients following an accelerated review process, making it the region’s first authorised therapy to treat the virus. The post Gilead’s COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir gets conditional EU clearance appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, […]
  Richard Brooks
• Mexico registers 6 740 more coronavirus infections, 654 new deaths 04/07/2020
  Mexico on Friday reported 6 740 new coronavirus infections, taking the country’s total to 245 251 cases, more than Italy and the ninth-highest tally worldwide, according to a Reuters count. The post Mexico registers 6 740 more coronavirus infections, 654 new deaths appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport […]
  Richard Brooks
• Several US states post record COVID cases, curfew ordered in Miami 04/07/2020
  Alabama and several other states reported record increases in coronavirus cases on Friday as Florida’s most populous county imposed a curfew ahead of the Independence Day weekend and Arkansas joined a push towards mandating mask-wearing in public. The post Several US states post record COVID cases, curfew ordered in Miami appeared first on SABC News […]
  Richard Brooks
• Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen as England’s lockdown eases 03/07/2020
  England takes its biggest steps yet towards resumption of normal life on Saturday as people are finally allowed to drink in a pub, get a haircut or have a meal in a restaurant for the first time in over three months. The post Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen as England’s lockdown eases appeared first on […]
  Richard Brooks
• Colombia attorney general denies wrongdoing after taking wife, daughter on trip 03/07/2020
  Colombia's Attorney General Francisco Barbosa on Friday denied he acted improperly by taking his daughter, her friend and his wife with him to the Caribbean island of San Andres last weekend while he carried out official duties. The post Colombia attorney general denies wrongdoing after taking wife, daughter on trip appeared first on SABC News […]
  Richard Brooks
• Brazil set to pass 1.5 million coronavirus cases, cities reopen anyway 03/07/2020
  Brazil was set to pass 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, as the virus continues to ravage Latin America’s largest country even as cities reopen bars, restaurants and gyms sparking fears infections will keep rising. The post Brazil set to pass 1.5 million coronavirus cases, cities reopen anyway appeared first on SABC News - […]
  Richard Brooks
• Coronavirus cases at Correctional Services jump to 2 725 03/07/2020
  The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Department of Correctional Services is 2 725, comprising of 1 447 officials and 1 278 inmates.  Active cases are standing at 830.  The post Coronavirus cases at Correctional Services jump to 2 725 appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport […]
  Lerato Matlala
• Land Bank default forces central bank into bailout of state investment arm 03/07/2020
  South Africa’s central bank has issued a 3.45 billion rand ($200 million) guarantee to bail out the Corporation for Public Deposits (CPD), a government investment arm hit by surging defaults at state agricultural lender Land Bank. The post Land Bank default forces central bank into bailout of state investment arm appeared first on SABC News […]
  Mntomuhle Gumede
• Bayern wary of Leverkusen’s speed ahead of German Cup final, says Flick 03/07/2020
  Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick says he is wary of how devastating Bayer Leverkusen can be on the counter-attack but that his team was well-prepared to handle their opponents in Saturday’s German Cup final. The post Bayern wary of Leverkusen’s speed ahead of German Cup final, says Flick appeared first on SABC News - Breaking […]
  Mntomuhle Gumede
• Special prosecutor to examine allegations against FIFA boss, Swiss Attorney General 03/07/2020
  Switzerland named a special prosecutor to review criminal complaints against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and Attorney General Michael Lauber after the men held undocumented meetings while Lauber’s office was investigating suspected graft surrounding the global soccer body. The post Special prosecutor to examine allegations against FIFA boss, Swiss Attorney General appeared first on SABC News […]
  Mntomuhle Gumede