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WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The overall goal of the Joint Mission was to rapidly inform national (China) and international planning on next steps in the response to the ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and on next steps in readiness and preparedness for geographic areas not yet affected. The findings in this report are based on the Joint Mission’s review of national and local governmental reports, discussions on control and prevention measures with national and local experts and response teams, and observations made and insights gained during site visits. The figures have been produced using information and data collected during site visits and with the agreement of the relevant groups. References are available for any information in this report that has already been published in journals. The WHO-China joint mission of 25 national and international experts was held from 16-24 February 2020. It was led by Dr Bruce Aylward of WHO and Dr Wannian Liang of the People’s Republic
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Ananya Panday reflects on her entry shot: 'Everybody got their scene except me'

Ananya Panday revealed how she felt disappointed after her entry shot was cancelled in SOTY 2 Bollywood’s newest girl on the block, Ananya Panday has surged to the top within no time, since she first made her debut last year. Speaking about her first shoot on the sets of her debut film  Student of the Year 2 , the 21-year-old actor revealed how she felt disappointed after her entry shot was cancelled. During an interview  Mumbai Mirror , Ananya said: “Our first shot was supposed to be for the song Jatt Ludhiyane Da. Punit had individually promised the three of us that all our first shots will be solo so that each one of us gets to savour it.” “Tiger’s was a dance step, while Tara got a beauty shot. When it was my turn, it started raining. I got upset thinking I wouldn’t get to shoot, and that my first day was ruined. Everybody got to do their scene except me. Luckily, Punit changed mine to an indoor shot so everything worked out,” she added. The actor had earlier also

Saif Ali Khan buries the hatchet with Aditya Chopra as they reunite for 'Bunty Aur Babli 2'

Saif Ali Khan while speaking to Film Companion, revealed details about their reunion and the past differences.  Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji will be making their big union back on the silver screens with the upcoming film  Bunty Aur Babli 2. And as the  Tanhaji  actor reunites with the beauty queen, he is also elated to patch up ties with the film’s producer Aditya Chopra as they finally let bygones be bygones. Speaking to  Film Companion  about their reunion and the past differences, Saif revealed: “It was nice to reconnect with Adi again. We had a couple of disagreements in the past and I think he was slightly disappointed in my attitude towards certain things and we hadn’t worked together in a very long time. This just meant that there’s peace again and everything is fine. That is the most important aspect of this.” “I have produced films, (I can say that) it’s really a relief to work with someone who has all the headache of choosing the right music, fig

Salman Khan (sallu vai) gives perfect example of inter-faith harmony during coronavirus

Salman Khan exhibited the perfect moment that defined inter-faith harmony during these catastrophic times In spite of the coronavirus pandemic forcing the world to maintain distance, the global population seems to be coming together in spirit and battling the virus by maintaining unity. A prime example of that was visible on Bollywood megastar Salman Khan’s Instagram page, as he exhibited the perfect moment that defined inter-faith harmony during these catastrophic times. The  Bharat  actor turned to his Instagram with a picture showing two balconies on a building with two men sitting on each. While the man on the upper floor had his palms pressed against each other for prayer, the one on the floor below him had his raised in front of his face as per the Islamic way to pray. The picture became the epitome of interfaith harmony and peace that is coming to the forefront and uniting the world in these times of crisis, as people hailing from all faiths, ethnicities and bac

Kareena Kapoor reveals what she would do if stuck in a lift with Shahid Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor are still on good terms even after she married Saif Ali Khan Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were quite the item back in the day. And despite the fact that the diva found her soulmate in Saif Ali Khan shortly after her breakup with Shahid, the former flames are still on good terms. In an unearthed interview from  Koffee with Karan  back in 2016, Kareena was invited to sit on the famous couch while Karan Johar asked her what would happen if she were to be stuck in an elevator with her ex-boyfriend and current partner. “It would be amazing. They are doing an amazing film together (Rangoon) and get along really well. I’d be like, ‘Why wasn’t I the heroine in Rangoon?’” she said. Saif and Shahid had shared screens together in Vishal Bhardwaj’s  Rangoon  alongside Kangana Ranaut. On the other hand, Kareena got a chance to work with her past paramour in Abhishek Chaubey’s  Udta Punjab.

Utawezana: Azziad behind viral dance forced to change number after getting 17k messages within days

Azziad Nasenya disclosed she had to change her mobile number after receiving a lot of messages and calls - In a phone interview with TUKO.co.ke, the beauty said she received 17,000 messages and she is yet to open them - The pretty babe rose to fame after a video of her dancing to Femi One's song, Utawezana, went viral Azziad Nasenya has become an internet sensation after her dance challenge went viral on social media. A few days later, the young lady exposed that she has been receiving a lot of calls, messages and even more followers on her social media pages. READ ALSO:  Singer Akothee celebrates 40th birthday by donating KSh 500k to vulnerable during pandemic READ ALSO:  Tunakula nyasi: Njugush's cute son hilariously refers to sukumawiki as grass In a phone interview with TUKO.co.ke, the pretty babe disclosed she had to change her mobile number after receiving 17,000 messages from strangers in days. Nasenya said she is yet to open the messages adding

Coronavirus: Isolation portraits over the internet (Must Read)

As the lockdown started to take hold, photographer Fran Monks, like many freelancers, found her paid commissions were being postponed. But she really wanted to document this extraordinary time where so many are isolated at home and so set about using her skills as a portrait photographer. Image copyright FRAN MONKS "My professional aim is to use portraiture to celebrate the undercelebrated," Monks says. "During this lockdown, everyone who is social distancing is playing an important role. "And I wanted to highlight that. "We are all communicating a lot more on video calls. "And I had long considered this as a potentially interesting way to photograph people." Monks began by photographing her subjects over the internet, initially with them quite close to their devices, but slowly began to realise it was much more interesting to include more of the environment in the picture. Image copyright FRAN MONKS "I have to collabo