Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has denied taking a 12.5 per cent pay cut. Ozil is the highest earner in the London club as he earns £350,000-per-week.&nbsp;

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As per reports, the 31-year-old has not agreed to the agreement as he did not wish to rush into it. The player has been criticised for after the move and has faced severe backlash from the fans.&nbsp;

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Arsenal football club has confirmed that their first team and coach have "voluntarily" agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut. The London club took to Twitter to confirm this news.&nbsp;

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The club statement read: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time.

“The move follows positive and constructive discussions.

“In these conversations, there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family.

“Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5 per cent will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days.”

Arsenal was among the first club's to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic after their coach Mikel Arteta was tested positive for the virus.&nbsp;

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has denied taking a 12.5 per cent pay cut. Ozil is the highest earner in the London club as he earns £350,000-per-week. Also read: Arsenal's first team and coach accept 'voluntary' pay-cuts As per reports, the 31-year-old has not agreed to the agreement as he did not wish to rush into it.

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has denied taking a 12.5 per cent pay cut. Ozil is the highest earner in the London club as he earns £350,000-per-week. Also read: Arsenal's first team and coach accept 'voluntary' pay-cuts As per reports, the 31-year-old has not agreed to the agreement as he did not wish to rush into it. The player has been criticised for after the move and has faced severe backlash from the fans. Also read: August deadline on agenda as UEFA gears up for meeting with 55 associations Arsenal football club has confirmed that their first team and coach have "voluntarily" agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut. The London club took to Twitter to confirm this news. We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time. — Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 20, 2020 × The club statement read: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time. “The move follows positive and constructive discussions. “In these conversations, there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family. “Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5 per cent will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days.” Arsenal was among the first club's to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic after their coach Mikel Arteta was tested positive for the virus.

Mesut Ozil refuses to take pay-cut despite being highest earner at Arsenal

Coronavirus has darkened the skin and damaged the liver of the Wuhan doctors who were infected by the novel virus.

Dr Yi Fan and Dr Hu Weifeng, both 42, have been&nbsp;fighting for their lives after catching the virus at work&nbsp;while treating patients at the Wuhan Central Hospital in January.

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According to their doctors, their abnormal skin colour is caused by hormonal imbalances after their livers were damaged by the virus.

Interestingly, they&nbsp;were colleagues with late whistle-blower Li Wenliang, who was punished for sounding the alarm of the virus and then died of the disease on February 7.

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The two medics were first to the Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital&nbsp; after both of them were diagnosed on January 18.&nbsp;

Doctors saved them by hooking them to a life-support machine called ECMO&nbsp;for 39 days.

ECMO is a drastic life-support procedure which replaces the function of the heart and lungs by pumping oxygen into the blood outside the body.

It has been proven that COVID-19&nbsp;has an adverse impact on hearling and sensory organs and&nbsp;also leads to brain impairment.

Coronavirus has darkened the skin and damaged the liver of the Wuhan doctors who were infected by the novel virus. Dr Yi Fan and Dr Hu Weifeng, both 42, have been fighting for their lives after catching the virus at work while treating patients at the Wuhan Central Hospital in January.

Coronavirus has darkened the skin and damaged the liver of the Wuhan doctors who were infected by the novel virus. Dr Yi Fan and Dr Hu Weifeng, both 42, have been fighting for their lives after catching the virus at work while treating patients at the Wuhan Central Hospital in January. Also read: At least 60% of infectious, 75% of 'emerging' diseases originate from animals, says study According to their doctors, their abnormal skin colour is caused by hormonal imbalances after their livers were damaged by the virus. Interestingly, they were colleagues with late whistle-blower Li Wenliang, who was punished for sounding the alarm of the virus and then died of the disease on February 7. Also read: Coronavirus: China hoarded PPE, selling it at high rates, claims official The two medics were first to the Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital after both of them were diagnosed on January 18. Doctors saved them by hooking them to a life-support machine called ECMO for 39 days. ECMO is a drastic life-support procedure which replaces the function of the heart and lungs by pumping oxygen into the blood outside the body. It has been proven that COVID-19 has an adverse impact on hearling and sensory organs and also leads to brain impairment.

Coronavirus darkens skin and damages liver of Wuhan doctors infected by it

Survivors of last year's devastating Islamist suicide bombings in Sri Lanka held a private anniversary service Tuesday because of a coronavirus lockdown as the nation paid tribute with a two-minute silence.

The pandemic forced the Roman Catholic leadership to call off elaborate services to honour the 279 people killed at hotels and churches in the Easter Sunday attacks.

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Instead, churches across the country rang their bells for five minutes.

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This was followed by two minutes of silence from 8:45 am, the moment the bombers struck. Even television channels went silent during the tribute.

Some survivors attended a closed service at St. Sebastian's church just outside Colombo, which was hit by a bomb.

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At St. Anthony's church in the capital, residents prayed outside and lit candles near a memorial for the 56 people who perished inside.

On April 21 last year, seven followers of a local Muslim radical group went into three churches and three luxury hotels as services and morning&nbsp;buffets were being held and set off explosive vests.

The dead included 45 foreigners. Nearly 600 people survived with serious injuries.

"We honour especially all those, who lost their loved ones and those who were injured, for their spirit of magnanimity in not reacting in anger and hatred," said Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Sri Lanka's Catholic leader in an anniversary message.

Ranjith thanked minority Catholics for not retaliating against Muslims.

However, inter-communal riots did erupt three weeks after the attacks. One man was killed and hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged.

The government used emergency powers to prevent a spread of violence.

The extremist National Thowheeth Jama'ath (NTJ), that had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State militant group, was held responsible for the bombings.

Survivors of last year's devastating Islamist suicide bombings in Sri Lanka held a private anniversary service Tuesday because of a coronavirus lockdown as the nation paid tribute with a two-minute silence.

Survivors of last year's devastating Islamist suicide bombings in Sri Lanka held a private anniversary service Tuesday because of a coronavirus lockdown as the nation paid tribute with a two-minute silence. The pandemic forced the Roman Catholic leadership to call off elaborate services to honour the 279 people killed at hotels and churches in the Easter Sunday attacks. Instead, churches across the country rang their bells for five minutes. Also read: Sri Lanka reduces banks' emergency funding rate for the first time since 2003 This was followed by two minutes of silence from 8:45 am, the moment the bombers struck. Even television channels went silent during the tribute. Some survivors attended a closed service at St. Sebastian's church just outside Colombo, which was hit by a bomb. Also read: Sri Lanka makes cremations compulsory for virus-related deaths At St. Anthony's church in the capital, residents prayed outside and lit candles near a memorial for the 56 people who perished inside. On April 21 last year, seven followers of a local Muslim radical group went into three churches and three luxury hotels as services and morning buffets were being held and set off explosive vests. The dead included 45 foreigners. Nearly 600 people survived with serious injuries. "We honour especially all those, who lost their loved ones and those who were injured, for their spirit of magnanimity in not reacting in anger and hatred," said Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Sri Lanka's Catholic leader in an anniversary message. Ranjith thanked minority Catholics for not retaliating against Muslims. However, inter-communal riots did erupt three weeks after the attacks. One man was killed and hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged. The government used emergency powers to prevent a spread of violence. The extremist National Thowheeth Jama'ath (NTJ), that had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State militant group, was held responsible for the bombings.

Sri Lanka falls silent for victims on Easter attacks anniversary

Arsenal football club has confirmed that their first team and coach have "voluntarily" agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut. The London club took to Twitter to confirm this news.&nbsp;

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The club statement read: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-if-player-catches-virus-insurance-issues-likely-to-be-stumbling-block-before-resumption-of-premier-league-293560" hreflang="en">'What if player catches virus?' - Insurance issues likely to be stumbling block before resumption of Premier League</a>

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“In these conversations, there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family.

“Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5 per cent will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days.”

Arsenal was among the first club's to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic after their coach Mikel Arteta was tested positive for the virus.&nbsp;

The league has come to a halt after the accelerated coronavirus infection cutting down all the revenues. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 
he league could be completed so that the next season does not face major turbulence due to the halted season.&nbsp;

EFL and Premier League eye an early June return after being at a halt for a couple of months due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

According to the EFL chairman Rick Parry, he is working on a coronavirus action plan so that the clubs of the league return in the first week of the June. The games will be held behind closed doors only if get a green light from the UK government.&nbsp;

This plan will also be followed by the top-flight league of Britain.&nbsp;

Parry has written to the clubs talking about a 56-day window in which the league could be completed so that the next season does not face major turbulence due to the halted season.&nbsp;

The EFL has made pressure funds of £50m available to clubs to help them through the crisis, and the Premier League has offered savings of £125m.

Arsenal football club has confirmed that their first team and coach have "voluntarily" agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut. The London club took to Twitter to confirm this news.

Arsenal football club has confirmed that their first team and coach have "voluntarily" agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut. The London club took to Twitter to confirm this news. Also read: Brighton's stadium to become coronavirus testing centre The club statement read: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time. Also read: 'What if player catches virus?' - Insurance issues likely to be stumbling block before resumption of Premier League “The move follows positive and constructive discussions. We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time. — Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 20, 2020 × “In these conversations, there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family. “Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5 per cent will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days.” Arsenal was among the first club's to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic after their coach Mikel Arteta was tested positive for the virus. The league has come to a halt after the accelerated coronavirus infection cutting down all the revenues. he league could be completed so that the next season does not face major turbulence due to the halted season. EFL and Premier League eye an early June return after being at a halt for a couple of months due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. According to the EFL chairman Rick Parry, he is working on a coronavirus action plan so that the clubs of the league return in the first week of the June. The games will be held behind closed doors only if get a green light from the UK government. This plan will also be followed by the top-flight league of Britain. Parry has written to the clubs talking about a 56-day window in which the league could be completed so that the next season does not face major turbulence due to the halted season. The EFL has made pressure funds of £50m available to clubs to help them through the crisis, and the Premier League has offered savings of £125m.

Arsenal's first team and coach accept 'voluntary' pay-cuts

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has officially retired from the WWE, but the legends have never really left the ring. The WWE is known for legends making comebacks and headlining the WrestleMania.&nbsp;

The Rock hinted a future bout with his cousin Roman Reigns. During a Q&amp;A on Instagram Live, Dwayne Johnson said: "Rock vs Roman Reigns, is it possible? I think anything is possible."

Dwayne said he was up for an open match if the condition were "right" referring to the global coronavirus pandemic.

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"Sure, of course, I'm always open. That's the cool thing about professional wrestling, there is an adaptability to wrestling. You never say never in the world of pro wrestling.

"You never say never to Vince McMahon, who has been one of my mentors in the business for a very long time.

"[He's] a very, very close friend and confidant. You never say no.

"For something like that to happen, I think the venue would have to be right. The business model would have be right. But I'm very close with Roman, he's family to me, so we will see."

A match between The Rock and Roman Reigns will be highly anticipated by the fans.&nbsp;

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has officially retired from the WWE, but the legends have never really left the ring. The WWE is known for legends making comebacks and headlining the WrestleMania.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has officially retired from the WWE, but the legends have never really left the ring. The WWE is known for legends making comebacks and headlining the WrestleMania. The Rock hinted a future bout with his cousin Roman Reigns. During a Q&A on Instagram Live, Dwayne Johnson said: "Rock vs Roman Reigns, is it possible? I think anything is possible." Dwayne said he was up for an open match if the condition were "right" referring to the global coronavirus pandemic. The Rock talk about a possible match with Roman Reigns. 👀👀pic.twitter.com/rl88dD2Jgx — Fightful Wrestling (@FightfulWrestle) April 20, 2020 × "Sure, of course, I'm always open. That's the cool thing about professional wrestling, there is an adaptability to wrestling. You never say never in the world of pro wrestling. "You never say never to Vince McMahon, who has been one of my mentors in the business for a very long time. "[He's] a very, very close friend and confidant. You never say no. "For something like that to happen, I think the venue would have to be right. The business model would have be right. But I'm very close with Roman, he's family to me, so we will see." A match between The Rock and Roman Reigns will be highly anticipated by the fans.

Is 'The Rock' set to lock horns with his cousin Roman Reigns in the WWE ring?

April 20 in history: Radium isolated, first woman to win IndyCar race and more

Kenta Iwata, a Japanese professor in Kobe University&nbsp;has said that chances of Olympics being held next year are "less likely". Iwata is a professor in infectious diseases.

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Iwata said: "To be honest with you, I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year," He also laid two conditions for the summer games to be held: "Holding the Olympics needs two conditions; one, controlling COVID-19 in Japan and controlling COVID-19 everywhere."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-if-player-catches-virus-insurance-issues-likely-to-be-stumbling-block-before-resumption-of-premier-league-293560" hreflang="en">'What if player catches virus?' - Insurance issues likely to be stumbling block before resumption of Premier League</a>

"I am very pessimistic about holding the Olympic Games next summer unless you hold the Olympic Games in a different structure such as no audience, or very limited participation," Iwata added.&nbsp;

Japan has over 10,797 cases of the novel coronavirus and more than 200 victims have succumbed to do the disease and cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus have reached &nbsp;2,404,071 worldwide on Monday as a new study of containment measures in China suggests that countries preparing to ease their lockdowns will have to continuously monitor potential new cases to prevent a second deadly outbreak.

Iwata said: "You have to invite so many athletes from many, many places, which is not very compatible with this COVID-19 infection. Japan might be able to control this disease by next summer. And I wish we could. But I don’t think that will happen everywhere on earth."

According to reports, Japan has invested $12.6 billion to host the Olympics and Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee has no "Plan B" other than holding the games on July 23, 2021.&nbsp;

Kenta Iwata, a Japanese professor in Kobe University has said that chances of Olympics being held next year are "less likely". Iwata is a professor in infectious diseases.

Kenta Iwata, a Japanese professor in Kobe University has said that chances of Olympics being held next year are "less likely". Iwata is a professor in infectious diseases. Also read: Over 81,000 people across the world test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours Iwata said: "To be honest with you, I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year," He also laid two conditions for the summer games to be held: "Holding the Olympics needs two conditions; one, controlling COVID-19 in Japan and controlling COVID-19 everywhere." Also read: 'What if player catches virus?' - Insurance issues likely to be stumbling block before resumption of Premier League "I am very pessimistic about holding the Olympic Games next summer unless you hold the Olympic Games in a different structure such as no audience, or very limited participation," Iwata added. Japan has over 10,797 cases of the novel coronavirus and more than 200 victims have succumbed to do the disease and cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus have reached 2,404,071 worldwide on Monday as a new study of containment measures in China suggests that countries preparing to ease their lockdowns will have to continuously monitor potential new cases to prevent a second deadly outbreak. Iwata said: "You have to invite so many athletes from many, many places, which is not very compatible with this COVID-19 infection. Japan might be able to control this disease by next summer. And I wish we could. But I don’t think that will happen everywhere on earth." According to reports, Japan has invested $12.6 billion to host the Olympics and Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee has no "Plan B" other than holding the games on July 23, 2021.

Kobe University professor 'very pessimistic' about Olympics being held in 2021

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has opposed if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said.

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has opposed if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said.

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“Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel,” Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes.

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"But if it becomes compulsory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. I have my own thoughts about the matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point, I don’t know.

"Hypothetically, if the season was to resume in July, August or September, though unlikely, I understand that a vaccine will become a requirement straight after we are out of strict quarantine and there is no vaccine yet."

Medical experts have said that vaccines against the respiratory virus would not be available until next year, raising concerns&nbsp;whether any further tennis tournaments can be contested this year.

Wimbledon was cancelled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won't be played.

The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12.

Djokovic made a flying start to the 2020 season, winning the Aussie Open in January for his 17th grand slam title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches before the pandemic brought sports events across the world to a halt.&nbsp;

“Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel,” Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes.

“But if it becomes compulsory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. I have my own thoughts about the matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point, I don’t know.

“Hypothetically, if the season was to resume in July, August or September, though unlikely, I understand that a vaccine will become a requirement straight after we are out of strict quarantine and there is no vaccine yet."

Medical experts have said that vaccines against the respiratory virus would not be available until next year, raising doubts whether any further tennis tournaments can be contested this year.

Wimbledon was cancelled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won't be played.

The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12.

Djokovic made a dream&nbsp;start to the 2020 season, winning the Aussie Open in January for his 17th grand slam title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches before the pandemic brought sports events across the world to a halt.&nbsp;

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has opposed if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said.

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has opposed if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said. Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has opposed if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said. Also read: Kobe University professor 'very pessimistic' about Olympics being held in 2021 “Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel,” Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes. Also read: Resumption of Champions League in August; postponement of 2020/21 UCL season likely: Reports "But if it becomes compulsory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. I have my own thoughts about the matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point, I don’t know. "Hypothetically, if the season was to resume in July, August or September, though unlikely, I understand that a vaccine will become a requirement straight after we are out of strict quarantine and there is no vaccine yet." Medical experts have said that vaccines against the respiratory virus would not be available until next year, raising concerns whether any further tennis tournaments can be contested this year. Wimbledon was cancelled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won't be played. The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12. Djokovic made a flying start to the 2020 season, winning the Aussie Open in January for his 17th grand slam title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches before the pandemic brought sports events across the world to a halt. “Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel,” Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes. “But if it becomes compulsory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. I have my own thoughts about the matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point, I don’t know. “Hypothetically, if the season was to resume in July, August or September, though unlikely, I understand that a vaccine will become a requirement straight after we are out of strict quarantine and there is no vaccine yet." Medical experts have said that vaccines against the respiratory virus would not be available until next year, raising doubts whether any further tennis tournaments can be contested this year. Wimbledon was cancelled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won't be played. The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12. Djokovic made a dream start to the 2020 season, winning the Aussie Open in January for his 17th grand slam title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches before the pandemic brought sports events across the world to a halt.

Tennis Ace Novak Djokovic refuses to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to return to game

At least 30 new positive coronavirus cases have been reported in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, taking the total to 1,026 on Monday, health authorities were quoted by Tolo News.

Fifteen new positive coronavirus cases were reported in Kabul, 6 in Herat, 4 in Laghman and Kunar each, while one in Nangarhar province in the past 24 hours, Wahidullah Mayar, a spokesman for the Health Ministry, said at a press conference.

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The official also confirmed that the head of Shinozada hospital in Kabul has died after contracting the contagion.

The hospital was closed several days ago after the first COVID-19 case was confirmed, he said.

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Regarding the lack of testing kits in Kabul and other provinces, Mayar said: "We will receive 5,000 kits today from the UN," adding that "more will be bought to solve the problem.

"The number of deaths from the COVID-19 disease globally is more than 165,238, and more than 2.4 million have been infected with the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University

At least 30 new positive coronavirus cases have been reported in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, taking the total to 1,026 on Monday, health authorities were quoted by Tolo News.

At least 30 new positive coronavirus cases have been reported in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, taking the total to 1,026 on Monday, health authorities were quoted by Tolo News. Fifteen new positive coronavirus cases were reported in Kabul, 6 in Herat, 4 in Laghman and Kunar each, while one in Nangarhar province in the past 24 hours, Wahidullah Mayar, a spokesman for the Health Ministry, said at a press conference. Also read: At least 20 Afghan presidential palace staff test positive for coronavirus: Health official The official also confirmed that the head of Shinozada hospital in Kabul has died after contracting the contagion. The hospital was closed several days ago after the first COVID-19 case was confirmed, he said. Also read: Now, Afghanistan to battle coronavirus with crumbling health infrastructure Regarding the lack of testing kits in Kabul and other provinces, Mayar said: "We will receive 5,000 kits today from the UN," adding that "more will be bought to solve the problem. "The number of deaths from the COVID-19 disease globally is more than 165,238, and more than 2.4 million have been infected with the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University

Afghanistan's coronavirus cases climb to 1,026

South African lions are taking advantage of the absence of the humans&nbsp;that flock around them during tourist season but have disappeared due to the lockdown imposed in the country to curb the coronavirus pandemic.

They were seen taking a nap on the road of the&nbsp;Kruger National Park by its&nbsp;Park ranger Richard Sowry while he was on his regular tour to check up&nbsp;of&nbsp;the wildlife.

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While driving near Orpen Rest Camp on Wednesday afternoon, he spotted the lions on the road ahead and pulled up just five metres&nbsp;away to look at the unusual phenomenon.

As he took photos with his mobile phone, the lions did not seem bothered, most of them apparently fast asleep.

He&nbsp;shared the&nbsp;photographs on Twitter for&nbsp;the people who cannot visit the park right now because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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"These are difficult times for everyone and the intention was to bring people joy," he said.

Usually, Sowry only sees the lions sleeping on the park's roads on colder nights in the winter, when the tar retains quite a lot of heat.

South Africa&nbsp;extended&nbsp;its nationwide&nbsp;lockdown&nbsp;on Thursday for two weeks, but outlined a set of criteria for lifting restrictions, with coronavirus cases surging the country.

It has recorded 34 deaths of people with Covid-19 and registered 2,506 cases of infection, making it the most affected country in Africa.

South African lions are taking advantage of the absence of the humans that flock around them during tourist season but have disappeared due to the lockdown imposed in the country to curb the coronavirus pandemic.

South African lions are taking advantage of the absence of the humans that flock around them during tourist season but have disappeared due to the lockdown imposed in the country to curb the coronavirus pandemic. They were seen taking a nap on the road of the Kruger National Park by its Park ranger Richard Sowry while he was on his regular tour to check up of the wildlife. While driving near Orpen Rest Camp on Wednesday afternoon, he spotted the lions on the road ahead and pulled up just five metres away to look at the unusual phenomenon. As he took photos with his mobile phone, the lions did not seem bothered, most of them apparently fast asleep. He shared the photographs on Twitter for the people who cannot visit the park right now because of the coronavirus pandemic. pic.twitter.com/50DtDGmHEm — Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) April 13, 2020 × "These are difficult times for everyone and the intention was to bring people joy," he said. Usually, Sowry only sees the lions sleeping on the park's roads on colder nights in the winter, when the tar retains quite a lot of heat. South Africa extended its nationwide lockdown on Thursday for two weeks, but outlined a set of criteria for lifting restrictions, with coronavirus cases surging the country. It has recorded 34 deaths of people with Covid-19 and registered 2,506 cases of infection, making it the most affected country in Africa.

Lions nap on road during South Africa's lockdown

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Sweeping testing of the entire crew of the coronavirus-stricken US&nbsp;aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt may have revealed a&nbsp;clue&nbsp;about the pandemic: The majority of the positive cases so far are among sailors who are asymptomatic, officials say.

The possibility that the coronavirus spreads in a mostly stealthy mode among a population of largely young, healthy people showing no symptoms could have major implications for US&nbsp;policy-makers, who are considering how and when to reopen the economy.

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It also renews questions about the extent to which US&nbsp;testing of just the people suspected of being infected is actually capturing the spread of the virus in the United States and around the world.

The Navy's testing of the entire 4,800-member crew of the aircraft carrier,&nbsp;which is about 94 per cent&nbsp;complete,&nbsp;was an extraordinary move in a headline-grabbing case that has already led to the firing of the carrier's captain and the resignation of the Navy's top civilian official.

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Roughly 60 percent of the over 600 sailors who tested positive so far have not shown symptoms of COVID-19, the potentially lethal respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, the Navy says. The service did not speculate about how many might later develop symptoms or remain asymptomatic.

"With regard to COVID-19, we're learning that stealth in the form of asymptomatic transmission is this adversary's secret power," said Rear Admiral Bruce Gillingham, surgeon general of the Navy.

The figure is higher than the 25 per cent&nbsp;to 50 per cent range offered on April 5 by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper, speaking in a television interview on Thursday, said the number of asymptomatic cases from the carrier was "disconcerting."

"It has revealed a new dynamic of this virus: that it can be carried by normal, healthy people who have no idea whatsoever that they are carrying it," Esper told NBC's "Today" morning show.

Such data present challenges to the Pentagon, which is deployed around the world, sometimes in confined environments like submarines, ships and aircraft.

Testing the entire military is not yet feasible, given still-limited testing capacity, officials say, and detecting enough cases without tests is impossible if most cases are asymptomatic.

The U.S. coronavirus death toll - the highest in the world - surged past 31,000 on Thursday after doubling in a week.

It also claimed the life of a sailor from the Theodore Roosevelt this week. Five other members of the crew are hospitalized.

Sweeping testing of the entire crew of the coronavirus-stricken US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt may have revealed a clue about the pandemic: The majority of the positive cases so far are among sailors who are asymptomatic, officials say.

Sweeping testing of the entire crew of the coronavirus-stricken US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt may have revealed a clue about the pandemic: The majority of the positive cases so far are among sailors who are asymptomatic, officials say. The possibility that the coronavirus spreads in a mostly stealthy mode among a population of largely young, healthy people showing no symptoms could have major implications for US policy-makers, who are considering how and when to reopen the economy. Also read: Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop It also renews questions about the extent to which US testing of just the people suspected of being infected is actually capturing the spread of the virus in the United States and around the world. The Navy's testing of the entire 4,800-member crew of the aircraft carrier, which is about 94 per cent complete, was an extraordinary move in a headline-grabbing case that has already led to the firing of the carrier's captain and the resignation of the Navy's top civilian official. Also read: US provides health assistance to India to help battle COVID-19 Roughly 60 percent of the over 600 sailors who tested positive so far have not shown symptoms of COVID-19, the potentially lethal respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, the Navy says. The service did not speculate about how many might later develop symptoms or remain asymptomatic. "With regard to COVID-19, we're learning that stealth in the form of asymptomatic transmission is this adversary's secret power," said Rear Admiral Bruce Gillingham, surgeon general of the Navy. The figure is higher than the 25 per cent to 50 per cent range offered on April 5 by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, speaking in a television interview on Thursday, said the number of asymptomatic cases from the carrier was "disconcerting." "It has revealed a new dynamic of this virus: that it can be carried by normal, healthy people who have no idea whatsoever that they are carrying it," Esper told NBC's "Today" morning show. Such data present challenges to the Pentagon, which is deployed around the world, sometimes in confined environments like submarines, ships and aircraft. Testing the entire military is not yet feasible, given still-limited testing capacity, officials say, and detecting enough cases without tests is impossible if most cases are asymptomatic. The U.S. coronavirus death toll - the highest in the world - surged past 31,000 on Thursday after doubling in a week. It also claimed the life of a sailor from the Theodore Roosevelt this week. Five other members of the crew are hospitalized.

Coronavirus clue? Most cases aboard US aircraft carrier are symptom-free

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