Malaria in Africa: Parasite ‘resistant to artemisinin’
Scientists in Rwanda find cases of resistance to artemisinin, a frontline drug used to treat malaria. BBC News – Africa
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WH Smith may cut 1,500 jobs after sales plummet
High Street chain is the latest retailer to make drastic job cuts after lockdown hit business. BBC News – Business
Beirut explosion: Frantic search for survivors of deadly blast
More than 100 people are dead and dozens others are missing after the explosion in the port area. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Peru allows Venezuela medics amid pandemic
Venezuelan medical workers can join Peru’s health system without having to validate their titles. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Sweden’s economy hit less hard by pandemic
After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Local lockdown in Aberdeen as Covid cluster grows
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says travel restrictions will come into force and bars and restaurants have to close. BBC News – UK