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Coronavirus offers an excuse to close borders. That would be a mistake | Daniel Trilling (source — www.theguardian.com) 26/04/2020 15:00:14

Clampdowns on refugees and the rhetoric of ‘We look after our own’ are no substitute for protection from the pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor almost six years no...

Jihadist arrested over plot to get followers to infect Tunisian police with coronavirus (source — ) 17/04/2020 19:29:49

Two terrorists have been arrested in Tunisia after potting to cough, sneeze and spit at members of the country's security forces (pictured) to infect them with the coronavirus.

Passengers made to take blood test before boarding flight to prove their don’t have coronavirus (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 16/04/2020 18:57:45

PASSENGERS are now being given blood tests before boarding to determine whether they have coronavirus. Emirates is the first airline to introduce quick Covid-19 tests, which take just ten minutes. ⚠Re...

'We have nothing': as lockdown bites, migrants in Tunisia feel the pinch (source — www.theguardian.com) 16/04/2020 09:00:36

With Covid-19 yet to spread widely, business closures are already causing hardship for people dependent on casual workCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrom 6pm to 6am, the s...

Coronavirus: The students that are printing PPE masks in Tunisia (source — www.bbc.co.uk) 14/04/2020 14:26:35

Engineering students are helping Tunisia in the fight against Covid-19 by 3D-printing face masks.

Twelve Things You Need To Know About Coronavirus Today (source — www.huffingtonpost.co.uk) 05/04/2020 11:50:28

Get the latest on coronavirus. Sign up to the Daily Brief for news, explainers, how-tos, opinion and more.Health secretary Matt Hancock has warned that sunbathing is against the coronavirus lockdown r...

'Show me your ID': Tunisia deploys 'robocop' to enforce coronavirus lockdown (source — www.theguardian.com) 04/04/2020 04:06:37

A police robot is patrolling the streets of the capital calling out suspected violators of the lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTunisia’s interior ministry has sent ...

'I was called a big mouth': Ons Jabeur, Tunisia's tennis trailblazer (source — www.theguardian.com) 03/04/2020 21:00:36

The 25-year-old fought through derision for following a career in tennis and has always called the shots on her journey to becoming the first Arab woman to break into the top 50By the time Ons Jabeur ...

A police ROBOT is patrolling Tunisia to make sure people are keeping to coronavirus lockdown rules  (source — ) 03/04/2020 19:46:40

Known as PGuard, the robocop was deployed by Tunisia's interior ministry across and is operated remotely. It is equipped with four infrared cameras, a thermal camera and a GPS system.

Coronavirus: Tunisia deploys police robot on lockdown patrol (source — www.bbc.co.uk) 03/04/2020 16:22:57

It quizzes people outside suspected of flouting the North African nation's coronavirus restrictions.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death