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- Australia says it is slowing the spread of the coronavirus
- Shenzhen announces sweeping ban on breeding and consumption of wildlife
- Germany reports 6,156 new cases and 140 more deaths
- Philippine President Duterte says lockdown violators could be shot dead
- Israel’s health minister diagnosed with COVID-19
- South African Health Minister: – “Calm before the storm”
Calm before the storm – South African health minister
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday raised concerns about the upcoming winter, saying some people might not know the difference between a common cold and Covid-19 symptoms.
Mkhize described the low number of infections as the “calm before the devastating storm” ahead of the upcoming flu season.
Philippine President Duterte says lockdown violators could be shot dead
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned in a televised address that violators of the country’s lockdown measures could be shot dead, Reuters reported.
My orders to the police and military … if there is trouble and there’s an occasion that they fight back and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead,” Duterte reportedly said.
Is that understood? Dead. Instead of causing trouble, I will bury you,” he added.
The Philippines has reported 2,311 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Wednesday, said its Department of Health. — Yen Nee Lee
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Shenzhen announces sweeping ban on breeding and consumption of wildlife
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has issued the most sweeping ban yet on the breeding and consumption of wild animals.
The coronavirus has been traced to a market in Wuhan that sold wild animals such as pangolins and civet cats, as well as more conventional fare such as chicken and fish.
The Shenzhen regulations permanently ban the trade in and consumption of wild animals, a step beyond the temporary ban issued by the central government at the start of the current outbreak. Along with snakes, lizards and other wild animals, it also bans the consumption of dog and cat meat.
Those who break the law risk fines reflecting the value of the wildlife seized, starting at 150,000 yuan ($21,400).
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