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Earthquake Rocks Croatia’s Capital Zagreb During Coronavirus Lockdown

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Earthquake Rocks Croatia’s Capital Zagreb During  Coronavirus Lockdown 

An earthquake has rocked Croatia’s capital Zagreb, damaging buildings and leaving cars crushed by falling chunks of masonry.

A teenager is in a critical condition after a roof collapsed, local media say. The spire of the city’s cathedral also snapped off.

After Sunday’s tremor, Zagreb’s mayor urged people to return to their homes given fears about the coronavirus.

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The 5.3-magnitude quake is the largest to affect the city in 140 years. Panicked residents ran out into the streets when it struck around 06:00 local time and were initially told to stay out by authorities.

“Keep your distance. Don’t gather together. We are facing two serious crises, the earthquake and the epidemic,” Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic said.

However Mayor Milan Bandic later said they should return home.

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“Eighty percent of Zagreb residents live in structures that have reinforced concrete structures,” he said.

Croatia has more than 200 infections of the new coronavirus. Several buildings are reported to be damaged, including the parliament. People in southern Austria and Slovenia also felt the tremor.

Damage reported

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Croatian media said the quake and aftershocks have caused considerable damage to the city, including one of the two spires of the iconic Zagreb cathedral. The cathedral was rebuilt after it toppled in the 1880 earthquake.

Source: BBC 

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NAJA Rehearses With Sawnd Factory Band Ahead Of Her Performance at Accra Digital Center (Video)

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Ghanaian sensational singer, NAJA will be performing in the presence of France Ambassador HE. Anne Sophie AVÉ, Minister of Trade and Industry – Hon. Alan J.K Kyerematen, Min. of Communication and Digitalization – Hon. Ursula Owusu and the Paramount Chief of Winneba together with other dignitaries on Monday 7th March at the Accra Digital Center for the Official launch of SOMAME Mobile App.

The “Odo Pa” hit maker will be mesmerizing fans with the Ghana National Anthem as opening and blending with Ghanaian contemporary songs like Osibisa’s ‘Sunshine Day’

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