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26 Apr 2021
Ivashka advances to Last 16 in Munich Ivashka advances to Last 16 in Munich
The Belarusian took a solid win, 6-1, 6-2, over world number 75 Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in an hour and seven minutes...
26 Apr 2021
Belarus reports 896 new COVID-19 cases, 649 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 896 new COVID-19 cases, 649 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 353,846 cases...
26 Apr 2021
Belarus plans to vaccinate at least 60% of population against COVID-19 Belarus plans to vaccinate at least 60% of population against COVID-19
The Healthcare Ministry explained that COVID-19 jabs help vaccinated people develop immunity, prevent the disease, its severe cases, and unfortunate outcomes. However, vaccination under 60% of the population will not help develop herd immunity and curb the coronavirus spread...
26 Apr 2021
Sabalenka remains 7th in WTA Sabalenka remains 7th in WTA
Last week the Belarusian reached the Stuttgart Open final, and currently holds 5,205 points...
26 Apr 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,276 new cases, 1,455 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,276 new cases, 1,455 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 352,950 cases...
23 Apr 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,735 new cases, 1,733 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,735 new cases, 1,733 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 350,221 cases...
22 Apr 2021
Belarus reports 1,170 new COVID-19 cases, 1,307 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,170 new COVID-19 cases, 1,307 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 348,486 cases...
22 Apr 2021
Ali Shabanau wins bronze at 2021 European Wrestling Championships in Poland Ali Shabanau wins bronze at 2021 European Wrestling Championships in Poland
On his way to the podium, the Belarusian athlete defeated Dzhemal Rushen Ali of Bulgaria 6-0, Gheorghi Pascalov of Moldova 11-1. In the semifinal Ali Shabanau lost to Georgia’s Sandro Aminashvili 2-3. In the bronze-medal bout the Belarusian proved stronger against Poland’s Sebastian Jezierzanski...
22 Apr 2021
Over 211,000 Belarusians receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Over 211,000 Belarusians receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
No cases of complications after vaccination have been reported. Around 10% of the vaccinated experience general (flu-like symptoms, fever, headache) and injection-site (swelling or pain) reaction within 1-3 days after getting the shot...
21 Apr 2021
Minsk to run exhibition to mark Chernobyl’s 35th anniversary Minsk to run exhibition to mark Chernobyl’s 35th anniversary
"Numerous photos and archival materials will tell about the accident, its consequences for Belarus, relief efforts and reconstruction, about the fate of people whose lives were connected with Chernobyl"...
21 Apr 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 1,318 new cases, 1,393 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 1,318 new cases, 1,393 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 347,316 cases...
21 Apr 2021
Sabalenka off to a good start in Stuttgart Sabalenka off to a good start in Stuttgart
The match lasted 1 hour 8 minutes. The Belarusian will next face German Anna-Lena Friedsam for a spot in the quarterfinals...
20 Apr 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 888 new cases, 742 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 888 new cases, 742 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 345,998 cases...
20 Apr 2021
Ivashka powers into Barcelona second round Ivashka powers into Barcelona second round
In the opener the Belarusian needed less than an hour to see off world number 144 Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-1. Ilya Ivashka will next face Spain’s world number 3 Rafael Nadal...
19 Apr 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 887 new cases, 633 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 887 new cases, 633 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 345,110 cases...
19 Apr 2021
Sabalenka remains 7th in WTA Sabalenka remains 7th in WTA
The Belarusian currently holds 5,085 points. This week Aryna Sabalenka is set to play in Stuttgart, Germany. The Belarusian will open the tournament against China’s world number 40 Zhang Shuai...
19 Apr 2021
Belarus reports 1,300 new COVID-19 cases, 1,479 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,300 new COVID-19 cases, 1,479 recoveries in past 24 hours
All in all, Belarus performed 5,666,746 tests, including 19,533 tests in the past 24 hours...
19 Apr 2021
Belarus win eight medals at 2021 FIG World Cup in Uzbekistan Belarus win eight medals at 2021 FIG World Cup in Uzbekistan
Alina Harnasko won gold in the Ribbon routine (22,750 points). Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli took silver with the total of 22,100 points. Russia’s Dina Averina claimed bronze (21,500 points)...
16 Apr 2021
Belarus reports 1,516 new COVID-19 cases, 1,489 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,516 new COVID-19 cases, 1,489 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 341,539 cases...
15 Apr 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,222 new cases, 1,348 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,222 new cases, 1,348 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 340,023 cases...
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