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The Liberec Technical University has created a replaceable filter which can be used in the homemade masks people are sewing. The masks are worn to comply with laws designed in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The Nano-material is 70-90% effective in stopping the coronavirus cells. The university with the help from the Liberec region and the private sector is now producing 100,000 filters a day. The price per one should not exceed CZK 10.

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The government needs to encourage innovative technology that resonates with our requirements.

This is relief money, meant to cushion suffering Kenyans against the ravages of Covid-19.

Community health workers can sensitise individuals.

Coronavirus has taught us that we do not need to leave our homes to get groceries and supplies.

But the worst bit of being poor is to have no voice.

Bongo (onge) is what has given rise to the Luo name Obong’o, which also means the only begotten child.

Disease, also known as Botrytis cinerea, turns fruits partially black to brown near the stalk

Enos Odongo is a building contractor, but on the side, he runs a fish farm as he seeks to cash in on rising demand for the produce

Julie and Moses saw the disease shut down their events’ planning business, but this did not put them down. They now run a grocery store

Agricultural insurance has the potential to add immense value to agriculture value chains by facilitating access to means of production and changing behaviour by reducing uncertainty.

Purple tea was developed by the Kenya Tea Research Institute in 2011, leading to an increase in the competitiveness of produce from Kenya.

Jacaranda was first introduced in Africa via Cape Town in 1829 before spreading to the rest of the continent.

Over 6,000 farmers have already planted the new varieties. The factory will need over eight tonnes of banana produce daily.

Davis, 29, has competed against his elder brother Frank, 33, in top flight hockey since 2012.

The positions are for a non-renewable term of six years.

Ataro is also an assistant coach for multiple Kenyan champions Blazers.

Last year, May was Las Vegas's second-busiest month, drawing nearly 3.7 million visitors.

Fredie Blom says cigarettes were his only birthday wish this year.

Rachier has refused to comment on the matter due to conflict of interest.

Soldiers say they suspected aircraft was on suicide attack mission at the airstrip.

Many individuals with disabilities have been hard hit due to loss of income.

To win back the public's favour, the leaders must ensure essential services are provided.

She takes over the Public Affairs Department at a time when the military is slowly embracing openness.

It’s been almost two months since Kenya announced its first Covid-19 case. It’s also been more than a month since President Uhuru Kenyatta first announced cessation of movement for some counties and the nationwide night curfew.

I was even planning on how I was going to break the news to my family.

The pandemic will be contained soon and when it does, you will pick up from where you left off.

Her number was always the first I called whenever I was in a fix.

Some people are just built differently. Some people are poor at compromising.

We have to run a very tight ship. Sacrifices have been made

She got a job as an office assistant but still kept to her passion for rescuing animals.

Little mental challenges can also be both beneficial and fun.

Revenue projections have suffered a serious hit as a result of virus pandemic.

The Covid-19 outbreak could favour Nike, Metzler argues.

The NBA has been in shutdown since the global pandemic brought sport to a standstill.

Madame Connoissuese engages her family sweet tooth and is more than happy with the results.

The partnership will ensure farmers get the input not only at the correct price but also at the right time.

There is an urgent need for comprehensive legal proposals of transition and continuity despite Covid-19.

Doctors believe this will revolutionalise medicine, but there are ethical and safety concerns

Ahmedabad, a city of 5.5 million, has become a major concern for authorities.

Kenya reports a total of 649 cases, 207 recoveries and 30 deaths.

Doc, I have tried some creams like Betasone and Clozole b

Studies show black people are less likely to get adequate pain drugs compared to whites

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