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UFC close to securing private island for fights: White

ULTIMATE Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White has said the mixed martial arts promotion is close to securing a “private island” to stage bouts for international fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The flu-like virus has infected 1.27 million people globally and caused over 70,000 deaths and brought the sports world to a standstill, but the UFC plans to stick to its schedule albeit without fans in attendance.

The organisation, which was forced to postpone three events, will resume its calendar with UFC 249 on April 18 and White said he had also found a new venue for that event after the Barclays Center in New York was ruled out.

“I locked this venue up for two months,“ White told TMZ Sports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrlXgLDBi_4. “I have this venue for two months, and I’m setting up shop here. We’re going to be pumping out fights every week.”

With countries locking down borders and tightening travel restrictions, White said he had a way to get his stable of non-U.S. based fighters back in action.

“I’m also a day or two away from securing a private island … we’re getting the infrastructure put in now, so I’m going to start doing the international fights, too,“ he added.

“I won’t be able to get all of the international fighters into the U.S. so I’m going to start flying them off into the island and do international fights there.

“As of April 18, the UFC is back up and running.”

White said that he planned to put on fights every week and that all fighters, support staff as well as UFC crew would be tested for the virus regularly.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was scheduled to meet American Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 but he said last week the fight was off as he is in quarantine in Russia.

Ferguson will now take on fellow American Justin Gaethje. – Reuters

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April 8, 2020
Hospital Management In Delta Forces NYSC Doctors, Nurses To Work In Coronavirus Isolation Centre

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Doctors, nurses, pharmacists partaking within the necessary National Youth Service Scheme in Asaba, Delta State, have been compelled to work with out protecting gear in an isolation for Coronavirus sufferers, findings by SaharaReporters point out.

At the Asaba Specialist Hospital, a listing containing names of individuals, who by no means indicated curiosity to work as volunteers on the isolation centre, has been launched by the administration.

As a outcome, these named together with NYSC members shall be compelled to work with out correct orientation, protecting gear or plans for remuneration.

“Of the about 50 consultants who work within the hospital, solely three volunteered due to the situations of labor within the hospital.

“This made the management forcefully include the names of NYSC nurses, doctors and pharmacists,” a supply on the hospital instructed SaharaReporters on Friday.

The incident has raised considerations and apprehension amongst corps members in Asaba, who expressed worry that they may very well be contaminated with the virus.

“We are not happy with this development. We hope the state government and NYSC management can intervene and save us from contracting the virus because there is nothing to protect us,” one of many affected individuals instructed our correspondent.

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April 4, 2020
Covid-19: 4,577 Malaysians overseas brought home

KUALA LUMPUR: A complete of 4,577 Malaysians overseas have to this point been brought home by the repatriation train funded by the federal government, with contributions from political events, personal sector and people.

However, Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar (pix) stated in a press release at the moment, there have been nonetheless 3,026 Malaysians reported to be nonetheless stranded in 45 nations, with the most important variety of 1,446 in India.

“Of the 3,026 stranded Malaysians, 2,016 are tourists or short-term visitors. The rest are Malaysians who are residing in other countries because of work or studies, but have made plans to return during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, they can be categorised as stranded non-critical (persons),” he stated.

Kamarudin who can be chairman of the Foreign Ministry’s Covid-19 Team stated among the many nations with a excessive variety of stranded Malaysians had been Thailand (259 individuals), Australia (152), New Zealand (149), Pakistan (144), Vietnam (131), Arab Saudi (121), Philippines (97), Sri Lanka (61) and Nepal (50).

He stated two chartered Malindo Airlines flights, OD 210 and OD 212, which brought again 344 Malaysians stranded in Chennai arrived on the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the moment at 4.35am and 5.10am respectively.

He added that the Foreign Ministry was additionally coordinating efforts to carry again the rest of Malaysians who’re nonetheless stranded in India and 7 chartered Malindo flights are anticipated to reach on April Three to five.

“Prior to this, the Foreign Ministry and the Malaysian Consulate-General in Chennai coordinated nine Air Asia flights and two Malindo Airlines to bring back 2,361 Malaysians who were stranded in India in an effort supported by funds from the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC),” he stated.

Meanwhile, 310 Malaysian college students in Indonesia arrived home yesterday on a number of business flights and 126 extra college students are scheduled to reach at the moment at Stulang Laut, Johor, by ferry from Batam.

All returned home on their very own initiative and expense, with the cooperation of the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta and the Consulate places of work as facilitators coping with the Indonesian authorities and airways.

Kamarudin harassed that any determination to carry again sponsored college students was topic to situations within the affected nation and consideration of the sponsoring physique.

He stated efforts had been additionally being made to carry again Malaysians stranded within the Middle-Eastern nations, and discussions had been being held by Malaysian leaders with the related nations.

“Today, (Foreign Minister) Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein contacted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Salman who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia to discuss efforts to bring back our citizens stranded there as well as the welfare of Saudi Arabians in Malaysia,” he stated.

Separately, the federal government acquired 1,000 COVID-19 check package models from Brunei Darussalam, offered by Acting High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam in Malaysia, Pengiran Asnawi Arbi Pengiran Dato Paduka Hj Sharifuddin.

“The Brunei Darussalam Government was one of the first to express the intention to contribute to Malaysia in the efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The Brunei contribution is also reflective of the special relationship of 36 years of diplomatic ties and the high level of commitment between the two countries as members of Asean in tackling the Covid-19 crisis,” he stated. — Bernama

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April 3, 2020
CIMB closes Menara UAB branch for Covid-19 sanitisation

KUALA LUMPUR: The CIMB branch at Menara UAB on Jalan Tun Perak here has been closed to undergo thorough sanitisation and deep cleaning after one of its employees tested positive for Covid-19.

In a statement, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said it has business continuity plans in place for both head office and branches to ensure continuity of essential services.

“The group had earlier implemented several precautionary measures to ensure the well-being of customers and staff, which include a mandatory travel declaration policy, hygiene and social distancing measures at both head office and branches,” it said.

The banking group said affected staff are currently being treated at a government hospital and contact tracing is being conducted.

All those in direct contact with the affected employee will be placed under home quarantine until given the appropriate medical clearance, it added. – Bernama

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March 31, 2020
Anyone concealing family members exposed to Covid-19 will face action: Home Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry warned today that those who conceal family members who have been exposed to the Covid-19 virus clusters from the authorities will face stern action.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said this latest action is to send out a clear and stern message to those who continue harbouring high-risk individuals who have been exposed.

“We are into the second week of the movement control order (MCO) and this is our first warning,” he said at a press conference after a meeting with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador and other police top brass at Bukit Aman this evening.

“Those who know of family members who were exposed to the clusters, such as the Tabligh event, and have not disclosed this to us will face severe action. They should come forward and get themselves tested for the virus. We are not going to arrest them, we just want them to get tested.”

When asked on action to be taken, Hamzah declined to elaborate but said: “When we do, the media can come and see for itself what action we take.”

He said although the police have identified about 10,000 people who attended the tabligh even at a mosque in Sri Petaling, there are still an undetermined number of those who are yet to come forward.

Hamzah said the authorities are focusing on the tabligh event cluster as those infected there make up more than 50% of the current recorded cases of the disease.

The minister also warned those who stoke disarray among the races by associating the disease with any particular race.

“The Covid-19 does not target a particular race, religion, position or social status. It can infect anyone. We also wish to warn those who post hurtful or sensitive comments that can cause chaos and disunity among the multi-races that we will take action on them as well. We as Malaysian must stand by each other regardless of race. We want to build and develop this nation together,“ he said.

Hamzah said he also discussed with police ways to enhance enforcement of the MCO as there are still many who are defying the order.

He said among the plans was to increase the number of roadblocks nationwide, adding that 3,125 people have been arrested for defying the MCO, of which 246 have been charged in court.

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March 31, 2020
HEDA Tells Nigerian Government To Stop Harassment Of Sowore

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has asked the Nigerian Government to stop the harassment and intimidation of SaharaReporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore.

The group said Sowore was kept in detention amidst a rash of court orders — none of which guaranteed his freedom in recent past.

It said there were concerns in the human rights circle that in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Sowore’s life may be at risk.

Recall that Sowore had raised the alarm over plans by the authorities to rearrest him to a military barracks where he alleged he would be tortured and infected with COVID-19.

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Sowore said he had written through his lawyers to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to inform him of plots by the Nigerian Army to detain him for revealing “classified information on SaharaReporters”.

SaharaReporters had reported that Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, tested positive for Coronavirus.

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HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, said the organisation was worried about the fate of Sowore in the light of growing lockdown occasioned by COVID-19 spread.

Suraju said the group was also touched by the recent outcry from Sowore over alleged plans to endanger his life.

Suraju said, “The Federal Government can better guarantee protection for Sowore and other citizens by issuing a stern and clear warning to officials of government to refrain from any form of political or unwarranted arrest of citizens under the current situation.

“At this period of COVID-19 pandemic, this is a difficult moment for Nigerians who are free. For those in detention, their ordeal will multiply.

“They fall into the category of those that would have been vulnerable if in detention. We are worried about precautions taken by the government to protect Sowore and other citizens from repressive actions of government officials.”

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March 30, 2020
BREAKING: Buhari’s Chief Of Staff, Kyari, Says He Is Transferring To Lagos For Medical Treatment, Confirms SaharaReporters Story

Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, who tested positive for Coronavirus, has said that he will be moving to Lagos for “additional care and observation”.

Recall that SaharaReporters had exclusively reported that Kyari was seriously ill and tested positive for the virus after returning from a trip to Germany and Egypt.

SaharaReporters had also reported that the Presidency was making plans to move Kyari to Lagos for intensive care.

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Kyari in a statement on Sunday said, “I am writing to let you know that on medical advice I will transfer to Lagos later today for additional tests and observation.

“This is a precautionary measure: I feel well, but last week I tested positive for Coronavirus, the pandemic that is sweeping the world. I have followed all protocols government has announced to self-isolate and quarantine.

“I have made my own care arrangements to avoid further burdening the public health system, which faces so many pressures.

“Like many others that will also test positive, I have not experienced high fever or other symptoms associated with this virus and have been working from home. I hope to be back at my desk very soon.

“Like the whole world, we are dealing with a new disease. Our experts are learning more all the time about Coronavirus, what it does and how we can combat it.

“This is a disease that recognises no difference between North and South, men or women, rich or poor. We are all in this together.”

Nigeria so far has 97 confirmed cases of the virus and one recorded death.

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March 30, 2020
Coronavirus: Ensure To Give Account For Donations To Lagos, ADP Tells Governor Sanwo-Olu

The Action Democratic Party has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos to be accountable on funds received by the state to tackle the outbreak of Coronavirus.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Adelaja Adeoye, in a statement on Saturday, said the public was already asking questions on where the donations and grants running into several billions were going.

He said, “As a public officer, it is important that while updates are being given to Nigerians on the efforts so far, the way and manner funds donated are used since they do not require legislative approvals before spending, should also be made known to the public.

“This has therefore necessitated the need to open a public account where citizens can access such information.

“The Lagos State Government plans to give succour and palliatives to residents is commendable but the governor should not allow those who may want to politicise it and won’t allow it get to those who genuinely need them due to stay at home order.”

Adelaja stated that while it was commendable to donate to Lagos State to contain the spread of the virus, private organisations and individuals should not forget that other states need help, too.

Commenting on the allegation against the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control not testing enough Nigerians, Adelaja said it should be investigated because if not it will underscore the entire efforts of private individuals, corporate organisations and government.

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March 29, 2020
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March 27, 2020
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