‘The Worst Is Still Coming’: Cyril Ramaphosa On Covid-19 – President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the country has to plan and be prepared for the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, which is yet to come. [tlive]

As South Africa’s Capacity Teeters Under Lockdown, The Illicit Economy Costs Public Purse Billions – South Africa’s hard Covid-19 lockdown on the back of a drooping economy is set to cost the public purse R285-bn in 2020. That loss, alongside a flourishing illicit economy focused on alcohol and cigarettes, were flagged as serious concerns on Tuesday in Parliament. [mav]

UK Could Relax Lockdown For Millions If Over-70s Are Shielded, Say Scientists – Britain could exit the coronavirus lockdown by relaxing restrictions on more than half of the population and beefing up protection for those over 70 and vulnerable people, scientists have said. [guardian]

White House Plans To Disband Virus Task Force – US President Donald Trump has confirmed the White House coronavirus task force will be winding down, with Vice-President Mike Pence suggesting it could be disbanded within weeks. [bbc]

Biden’s Edge Evaporates As Trump Seen As Better Suited For Economy, Coronavirus Response, Poll Shows – Joe Biden’s advantage over President Donald Trump in popular support has eroded in recent weeks as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee struggles for visibility with voters during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday. [reuters]

Can You Move Into A New House During Alert Level 4? – The easing of the lockdown began as a cause for celebration, followed by confusion, especially when it comes to moving into a new property. [here]

Airbnb Cuts 1,900 Jobs, Or Around 25% Of Its Global Workforce – This afternoon Airbnb, a well-known private company that connects travelers with places to stay, announced that it was laying off around a quarter of its workforce. [tc]

Coronavirus Quickly Spread Around The World Starting Late Last Year, New Genetic Analysis Shows – A new genetic analysis of the virus that causes Covid-19 taken from more than 7,600 patients around the world shows it has been circulating in people since late last year, and must have spread extremely quickly after the first infection. [cnn]

About 200 Repatriated South Africans Stranded At OR Tambo Airport Without Food And Water – About 200 people who took a flight from Washington DC in the US on Sunday night, and arrived at OR Tambo International on Monday afternoon, are stuck on the airport’s tarmac with nowhere to go. [n24]

Kulula.com Owner Comair Goes Into Business Rescue – Comair announced on Tuesday that it is unable to operate given the current coronavirus restrictions in place and its board decided the best option to ensure the long-term survival of the company is to implement a business rescue plan. [f24]

One Billion People Will Live In Insufferable Heat Within 50 Years – Study – Human cost of climate crisis will hit harder and sooner than previously believed, research reveals. [guardian] Wonderful. 

Europe’s Leading Global Airline Is Losing $1 Million An Hour And Needs A Bailout – Lufthansa is locked in crunch talks with the German government on the terms of a rescue deal, as it fights to avoid bankruptcy while keeping state influence at bay. [cnn]

Ferrari F1 Finally Agrees For Major Rule Changes To Prevent Midfield Teams From Collapsing – Ross Brawn has uncovered F1 is planning to diminish the sum groups can spend under the new cost cap by $30m from the first figure of $175m. [sports]

Prince Harry ‘Sells His £50,000 Shooting Rifles And Gives Up Bloodsports To Please Wife Meghan Markle’ – Prince Harry has sold a pair of handmade hunting rifles as he bids to please animal-loving wife Meghan Markle. [dm]

Five Tips To Keep Your Scooter Or Bike In Top Condition During Lockdown – Leaving your scooter or bike idle in the garage, or out on the street, could have some dire consequences down the line. [here]

Australian Military Gets First Drone That Can Fly With Artificial Intelligence – Boeing Australia presented the country’s Air Force on Tuesday with a prototype of a jet-powered drone that they hope will one day fly alongside manned warplanes while bringing artificial intelligence to the battlefield. [cnn]

Five-Year-Old Caught Driving Parents’ Car In Utah – Some toddlers spill milk in the kitchen or give their parents a headache by pulling the cat’s tail. [bbc]

Simon Cowell And Lauren Silverman Rubbish ‘Ridiculous’ Mel B Affair Claims – As couple isolate together in LA following split confusion. [dm]

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