FRANCE 24 spoke to virologist Muhammad Munir from Lancaster University about the risks of hantavirus transmission, the virus’s long incubation period, and why health experts say a Covid-style scenario remains unlikely. Source link
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 12: As France records its first hantavirus case, the government says it is following health guidelines “to a tee”. In Britain, the press echoes calls by MPs for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down, but he is staying put for the moment. The Cannes Film Festival opens with one … Read more
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that efforts to contain the latest hantavirus outbreak are “not over” yet. Tedros’ comments came shortly after the announcement that everyone aboard the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius had been evacuated from Spain’s Canary Islands. In a joint press conference with Spain’s Prime Minister … Read more
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome celebrated historian and political theorist Achille Mbembe. He offers deep insight into a continent in the midst of profound psychological, sociopolitical and economic transformation. Author of The Earthly Community and one of Africa’s leading voices on postcolonial sovereignty, … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. This comes following the resignation of a junior minister, who called again for his departure. But for Starmer and his supporters, stepping down would bring in a new era … Read more
In Kenya, dozens of heads of states are gathered for the two-day Africa Forward summit, meant to platform the best of Africa and channel resources to opportunity there. The summit is co-hosted with France and more than 23 billion euros of investment has already been pledged because of it. But it is also hosted in … Read more
At the Africa Forward summit in Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macorn is hoping to boost a new kind of partnership with African countries. France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism … Read more
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer is under mounting pressure to step down a day after he said his departure would bring instability. He’s been facing the heat since last week’s dismal election results showed the Labor Party lost significant ground nearly two years after sweeping to victory in the General Election. Among those asking him … Read more
All passengers of the cruiseship hit by hantavirus have all evacuated, with several cases confirmed. According to the World Health Organization, there is nothing to far as this is not another Covid. But some still fear it could trigger the return of safety precautions for the wider public – including mandatory mask wearing. But is … Read more
The Chancellor took his reform message straight to the lion’s den – the conference of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), writes DW’s chief political editor Michaela Küfner. And things happened exactly as expected: from cold to hot. “Everyone has to give something, and in return, we will get much” – this was a message … Read more