Ireland's death toll doubles and US becomes world's coronavirus epicentre: Today's Covid-19 main points

IRELAND HAS SEEN its biggest rise in deaths from the coronavirus in a single day after ten new deaths were confirmed by the Department of Health last night. The death toll here has now more than doubled to 19, while the number of cases now stands at 1,819.

Breaking News: UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has tested positive for the rampaging coronavirus. Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, TheGuardian reports. The UK prime minister has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street, but will continue to take charge of the government’s handling of the crisis. He posted a video on Friday morning on Twitter saying he has a temperature and a persistent cough. 

Man Who Filmed Himself Licking Toilet Bowl In 'Coronavirus Challenge' Is Now Sick With Deadly Disease (Photos)

A man who licked toilet bowl during coronavirus challenge has been hospitalized. A moronic man who filmed himself licking a toilet bowl while taking part in the “coronavirus challenge” is now reportedly ill in hospital with the deadly disease, according to Metro UK. 

Kylie Jenner donates $1 million to help fight coronavirus .

Reports have it that the youngest billionaire in the world, Kylie Jenner has made a $1 million donation to help fight coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak: China bans eating of wild animals

Following the deadly outbreak of Coronavirus, a strict ban on the consumption and farming of wild animals is being rolled out across China.

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Heir to the throne self-isolating at home in Scotland and is said to be ‘up and about’ Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Scotland, Clarence House has said.

$20 trillion lawsuit against China! US group says coronavirus is bioweapon

Coronavirus update: The plaintiffs have sought USD 20 trillion, which is a bigger amount than China's GDP, claiming coronavirus is the result of a biological weapon prepared by the Chinese authoritiesCoronavirus update: A $20 trillion lawsuit has been filed against Chinese authorities in the US over coronavirus outbreak. American lawyer Larry Klayman and his advocacy group Freedom Watch along with Texas company Buzz Photos have filed the lawsuit against the Chinese government, Chinese army, the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Director of Wuhan Institute of Virology Shi Zhengli and Chinese army's Major General Chen Wei.

Celebrities paid to say they have coronavirus – Cardi B

controversial rapper, Cardi B, has alleged celebrities are being paid to say they have been infected by the deadly coronavirus. According to the World Health Organisation, there are 294,110 confirmed cases with 12,944 confirmed deaths in 187 locations.

Ever wondered why The Gambia is called ‘The Smiling Coast’, here’s why

The Gambia is arguably one of the smallest countries in Africa, but its people are said to have the biggest hearts. The country is famously nicknamed ‘The Smiling Coast’ and it has over the last decade become a tourist hotspot. The Gambia is believed to be one of the friendliest and safest places to visit in the world. The country’s economy is heavily reliant on its tourism sector because of its hospitable and welcoming citizens. Also, due to its position on the map of Africa it has earned the nickname ‘The smiling Coast’.

Akara, the street snack for West Africans serving as food for the gods in Brazil

It will stun many that the bean cake called Akara among the Yoruba, kosai in Hausa, acarajé in Brazil, and kose in Ghana is not just street food, but also serves a religious function or better put serves as food for the gods.