#DailyUpdate #Jun7 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 7)
At the time of writing, 6,920,214 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 400,225 deaths.
1 imported case has been reported in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong expert Yuen Kwok-yung suggests to increase the number of virus inspections.
China releases a white paper about fighting the coronavirus in the previous half year.
Brazilians protest against the government for withholding coronavirus data, as deaths soar further.
Brazil has reported a new record number of deaths in each of the past three days. One study released this week says Brazil will likely see 1 million cases and 50,000 deaths by June 20.
Moscow book fair draws crowds despite restrictions.
Afghanistan records biggest daily death toll.
Delhi to re-open borders as India relaxes nationwide lockdown.
The Vatican has announced there are no more cases of coronavirus among Holy See employees.
'Crowds during pandemic worry me' - German health minister when commenting on the BLM protests in Berlin.
El Salvador president vetoes easing measures.
'China trying to sabotage vaccine research,' says US senator Rick Scott.
Protestors contracted COVID-19 after protests in at least 4 states in US.
France to increase fine on discarded masks.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University, RTHK
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 7)
At the time of writing, 6,920,214 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 400,225 deaths.
1 imported case has been reported in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong expert Yuen Kwok-yung suggests to increase the number of virus inspections.
China releases a white paper about fighting the coronavirus in the previous half year.
Brazilians protest against the government for withholding coronavirus data, as deaths soar further.
Brazil has reported a new record number of deaths in each of the past three days. One study released this week says Brazil will likely see 1 million cases and 50,000 deaths by June 20.
Moscow book fair draws crowds despite restrictions.
Afghanistan records biggest daily death toll.
Delhi to re-open borders as India relaxes nationwide lockdown.
The Vatican has announced there are no more cases of coronavirus among Holy See employees.
'Crowds during pandemic worry me' - German health minister when commenting on the BLM protests in Berlin.
El Salvador president vetoes easing measures.
'China trying to sabotage vaccine research,' says US senator Rick Scott.
Protestors contracted COVID-19 after protests in at least 4 states in US.
France to increase fine on discarded masks.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University, RTHK
#DailyUpdate #Jun8 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 8)
At the time of writing, 7,136,756 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 407,068 deaths. 3,481,822 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the Spain.
One imported case has been reported in Hong Kong.
P4 to S2 classes resume today in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong University study suggests anosmia is a common symptom of contracting COVID-19.
China - Volunteers in Wuhan say they don’t trust the official data and social distancing measures should continue.
New Zealand is lifting off all of its domestic crowd control measures on Tuesday.
US now has over 2 million confirmed cases.
Statistics in US shows that COVID-19 patients show different degrees of dementia after detaching from respirators.
Economical activities in Japan has gradually resumed, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has reopened after 3 months closure.
Brazil has stopped announcing official total confirmed and death numbers, only releasing the statistical data from the previous 24 hours.
Source: RTHK, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 8)
At the time of writing, 7,136,756 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 407,068 deaths. 3,481,822 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the Spain.
One imported case has been reported in Hong Kong.
P4 to S2 classes resume today in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong University study suggests anosmia is a common symptom of contracting COVID-19.
China - Volunteers in Wuhan say they don’t trust the official data and social distancing measures should continue.
New Zealand is lifting off all of its domestic crowd control measures on Tuesday.
US now has over 2 million confirmed cases.
Statistics in US shows that COVID-19 patients show different degrees of dementia after detaching from respirators.
Economical activities in Japan has gradually resumed, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has reopened after 3 months closure.
Brazil has stopped announcing official total confirmed and death numbers, only releasing the statistical data from the previous 24 hours.
Source: RTHK, Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun9 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 9)
At the time of writing, 7,145,847 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 407,067 deaths.
The biggest single-day jump in reported infections in India as the country entered "Unlock 1" reopening phase on Monday.
India - Delhi could have 550,000 cases by July 31, deputy chief minister says.
Tanzania's president claims the country is free from coronavirus.
UK's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 as the country currently has the second-highest death toll worldwide.
UK travel group says it has "private assurances" that travel corridors will be in place on June 29.
Hong Kong government takes stake in Cathay Pacific as part of US$5 billion bailout.
Latin America's COVID-19 case numbers are rising faster than anywhere in the world. Peru, Mexico, and Brazil are unable to curb the virus from spreading.
Qatar to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions beginning June 15.
UK Department of Health will study coronavirus prevalence in schools.
Malaysia detains refugees who couldn't dock due to lockdown.
The Supreme Court in India has given the authorities 15 days to transport tens of thousands of migrant workers stranded due to the coronavirus lockdown.
China dismisses Harvard study suggesting COVID-19 hit much earlier
Russia - Moscow comes back to life as lockdown eases.
After the announcement from the WHO in halting clinical tests with hydroxychloroquine, the Indian Council of Medical Research has approve the use of the drug for treating COVID-19.
Source: CNN, Stand News HK, BBC, Johns Hopkins University, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 9)
At the time of writing, 7,145,847 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 407,067 deaths.
The biggest single-day jump in reported infections in India as the country entered "Unlock 1" reopening phase on Monday.
India - Delhi could have 550,000 cases by July 31, deputy chief minister says.
Tanzania's president claims the country is free from coronavirus.
UK's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 as the country currently has the second-highest death toll worldwide.
UK travel group says it has "private assurances" that travel corridors will be in place on June 29.
Hong Kong government takes stake in Cathay Pacific as part of US$5 billion bailout.
Latin America's COVID-19 case numbers are rising faster than anywhere in the world. Peru, Mexico, and Brazil are unable to curb the virus from spreading.
Qatar to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions beginning June 15.
UK Department of Health will study coronavirus prevalence in schools.
Malaysia detains refugees who couldn't dock due to lockdown.
The Supreme Court in India has given the authorities 15 days to transport tens of thousands of migrant workers stranded due to the coronavirus lockdown.
China dismisses Harvard study suggesting COVID-19 hit much earlier
Russia - Moscow comes back to life as lockdown eases.
After the announcement from the WHO in halting clinical tests with hydroxychloroquine, the Indian Council of Medical Research has approve the use of the drug for treating COVID-19.
Source: CNN, Stand News HK, BBC, Johns Hopkins University, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun10 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 10)
At the time of writing, 7,271,569 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 412,013 deaths.
Saudi Arabia has recorded 3,717 new coronavirus cases and 36 new deaths, the highest daily number of infections, according to government statistics.
Brazil records more than 32,000 coronavirus cases in a day.
New Delhi could have 550,000 cases of Covid-19 by the end of July.
Moscow, Russia reports more than 5,000 coronavirus-related deaths in May.
Mumbai's positive COVID-19 cases surpass original epicenter Wuhan.
Germany will lift border controls with France, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden next week.
Germany extends official warning against global travel to August 31.
Singapore approves the use of antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
China removes mammal linked to coronavirus spread from the official traditional medicine list.
Russian ventilator maker recalls a model that caught on fire in COVID-19 hospitals.
US intends to reopen consulate in Wuhan later this month.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 10)
At the time of writing, 7,271,569 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 412,013 deaths.
Saudi Arabia has recorded 3,717 new coronavirus cases and 36 new deaths, the highest daily number of infections, according to government statistics.
Brazil records more than 32,000 coronavirus cases in a day.
New Delhi could have 550,000 cases of Covid-19 by the end of July.
Moscow, Russia reports more than 5,000 coronavirus-related deaths in May.
Mumbai's positive COVID-19 cases surpass original epicenter Wuhan.
Germany will lift border controls with France, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden next week.
Germany extends official warning against global travel to August 31.
Singapore approves the use of antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
China removes mammal linked to coronavirus spread from the official traditional medicine list.
Russian ventilator maker recalls a model that caught on fire in COVID-19 hospitals.
US intends to reopen consulate in Wuhan later this month.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
#DailyUpdate #Jun11 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 11)
At the time of writing, 7,495,776 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 419,801 deaths. 3,805,425 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and UK.
Hong Kong reports no new cases today.
In China, Beijing has reported one new local case.
The EU openly criticizes China for spreading fake information during the pandemic.
Brazil reports 32000 new cases in one day. Brazilian authorities insist to reopen shops.
In Japan, Tokyo would implement 3rd stage economic restart measures on Friday.
WHO says symptom-less COVID-19 patients are rare. Also there is no evidence showing virus transmission is affected by seasons.
The number of Covid-19 cases in Africa has doubled in less than 20 days and the WHO is warning of a shortage of test kits.
US surgeons successfully perform double-lung transplant on Covid-19 patient
EU is reopening external borders gradually from July.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 11)
At the time of writing, 7,495,776 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 419,801 deaths. 3,805,425 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and UK.
Hong Kong reports no new cases today.
In China, Beijing has reported one new local case.
The EU openly criticizes China for spreading fake information during the pandemic.
Brazil reports 32000 new cases in one day. Brazilian authorities insist to reopen shops.
In Japan, Tokyo would implement 3rd stage economic restart measures on Friday.
WHO says symptom-less COVID-19 patients are rare. Also there is no evidence showing virus transmission is affected by seasons.
The number of Covid-19 cases in Africa has doubled in less than 20 days and the WHO is warning of a shortage of test kits.
US surgeons successfully perform double-lung transplant on Covid-19 patient
EU is reopening external borders gradually from July.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun12 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 12)
At the time of writing, 7,636,479 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 424,755 deaths. 3,865,752 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong reports 1 new local case today.
Within 2 days Beijing, the Chinese capital reports 3 local cases.
Multiple infection groups caused the epidemic in South Korea to bounce back.
With the epidemic in Thailand slowing down, the country is lifting the curfew starting from next Monday.
WHO director Tedros warned the threat of second wave of outbreak.
Coronavirus mutations not expected to influence vaccine efficacy, WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan says.
42,000 people to participate in the next phase of this Covid-19 vaccine trial.
Spain announces plans to revive tourism as lockdown measures ease.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrsion announces further easing of social distancing restrictions in July.
F1 Grand Prix races in Japan and Singapore canceled due to pandemic
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 12)
At the time of writing, 7,636,479 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 424,755 deaths. 3,865,752 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong reports 1 new local case today.
Within 2 days Beijing, the Chinese capital reports 3 local cases.
Multiple infection groups caused the epidemic in South Korea to bounce back.
With the epidemic in Thailand slowing down, the country is lifting the curfew starting from next Monday.
WHO director Tedros warned the threat of second wave of outbreak.
Coronavirus mutations not expected to influence vaccine efficacy, WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan says.
42,000 people to participate in the next phase of this Covid-19 vaccine trial.
Spain announces plans to revive tourism as lockdown measures ease.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrsion announces further easing of social distancing restrictions in July.
F1 Grand Prix races in Japan and Singapore canceled due to pandemic
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun13 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 13)
At the time of writing, 7,682,831 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 426,427 deaths.
French government to lift travel restrictions on internal European borders on Monday.
Experiment suggests coronavirus has evolved to infect human cells more easily.
US Oregon governor pauses reopening statewide due to spikes in COVID-19 cases.
European countries sign vaccine deal with AstraZeneca.
Pakistan turns to 'smart lockdowns' as cases spike.
No death figures from Spain for a week.
Fear of second wave in Beijing China after market outbreak.
Brazil Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro continues to play down the virus, focusing on the economic damage of lockdown.
From today, people living alone in England and Northern Ireland can form a support bubbles with another household.
Hong Kong's iconic Ocean Park theme park reopens after more than four months of temporary closure.
Leaked draft report says that racism, stigma, and social inequality may exacerbate COVID-19 risk to UK minorities.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 13)
At the time of writing, 7,682,831 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 426,427 deaths.
French government to lift travel restrictions on internal European borders on Monday.
Experiment suggests coronavirus has evolved to infect human cells more easily.
US Oregon governor pauses reopening statewide due to spikes in COVID-19 cases.
European countries sign vaccine deal with AstraZeneca.
Pakistan turns to 'smart lockdowns' as cases spike.
No death figures from Spain for a week.
Fear of second wave in Beijing China after market outbreak.
Brazil Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro continues to play down the virus, focusing on the economic damage of lockdown.
From today, people living alone in England and Northern Ireland can form a support bubbles with another household.
Hong Kong's iconic Ocean Park theme park reopens after more than four months of temporary closure.
Leaked draft report says that racism, stigma, and social inequality may exacerbate COVID-19 risk to UK minorities.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University
#DailyUpdate #Jun14 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 14)
At the time of writing, 7,915,299 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 433,176 deaths in 213 countries and territories. 4,066,551 have recovered.
The 4 most countries affected are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
China has reported 57 new cases, 36 of them are from Beijing.
Chinese expert suggests the virus outbreak in Beijing is a mutated version in Europe. He suggests a stop in consuming salmon.
All patients with a fever in Beijing will be tested for Covid-19. Chinese officials described the situation in Beijing as “critical”.
Hong Kong has reported no new cases.
Hong Kong experts suggest the social distancing policies can be lifted off.
54 new cases have been reported in Japan, 47 from Tokyo. 18 of them are from an infection group from a nightclub.
Spain to reopen borders with European countries except Portugal on June 21
India reports largest single-day spike, with almost 12,000 cases in 24 hours.
Mayor of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, tests positive for coronavirus.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 14)
At the time of writing, 7,915,299 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 433,176 deaths in 213 countries and territories. 4,066,551 have recovered.
The 4 most countries affected are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
China has reported 57 new cases, 36 of them are from Beijing.
Chinese expert suggests the virus outbreak in Beijing is a mutated version in Europe. He suggests a stop in consuming salmon.
All patients with a fever in Beijing will be tested for Covid-19. Chinese officials described the situation in Beijing as “critical”.
Hong Kong has reported no new cases.
Hong Kong experts suggest the social distancing policies can be lifted off.
54 new cases have been reported in Japan, 47 from Tokyo. 18 of them are from an infection group from a nightclub.
Spain to reopen borders with European countries except Portugal on June 21
India reports largest single-day spike, with almost 12,000 cases in 24 hours.
Mayor of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, tests positive for coronavirus.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun15 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 15)
At the time of writing, 8,028,253 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 436,276 deaths in 213 countries and territories. 4,148,128 have recovered.
The 4 most countries affected are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 3 imported cases today.
Pupils from K3 up to P3 in Hong Kong resume classes today.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park would be reopened this Thursday.
China has reported 49 new cases, 36 of them are from Beijing.
China - Some markets are closed in Beijing due to the recent outbreak.
Japan - For 2 consecutive days Tokyo has reported more than 40 cases, over half of them are related to nightclubs.
UK plans to loosen social distancing measures early next month.
Germany lifts travel warning for 27 European countries
Stocks tumble as investors continue to worry about a possible second coronavirus wave.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 15)
At the time of writing, 8,028,253 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 436,276 deaths in 213 countries and territories. 4,148,128 have recovered.
The 4 most countries affected are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 3 imported cases today.
Pupils from K3 up to P3 in Hong Kong resume classes today.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park would be reopened this Thursday.
China has reported 49 new cases, 36 of them are from Beijing.
China - Some markets are closed in Beijing due to the recent outbreak.
Japan - For 2 consecutive days Tokyo has reported more than 40 cases, over half of them are related to nightclubs.
UK plans to loosen social distancing measures early next month.
Germany lifts travel warning for 27 European countries
Stocks tumble as investors continue to worry about a possible second coronavirus wave.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun16 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 16)
At the time of writing, 8,065,966 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 437,604 deaths.
Spain announces billions in spending to help economy recover after COVID-19 lockdowns.
India records more than 10,600 new cases as the country now reports 343,091 cases nationwide.
More than 52,000 people have died from coronavirus in the UK, British statistics bodies say.
Hong Kong will allow gatherings of up to 50 people starting Friday.
Spain tests out COVID-19 precautions for schools reopening in September.
Germany's coronavirus warning app goes live.
China - Beijing extends residential lockdowns and tightens outbound travel as coronavirus infections spread.
China - Beijing cluster spreads beyond Xinfadi market.
Indian officials gear up for rise in coronavirus cases in New Delhi.
Indian state announces lockdown extension as coronavirus cases increase.
New Zealand reports first new COVID-19 cases in more than three weeks.
Investigations launched after President of Bolsonaro Brazil tells Brazilians to inspect hospitals themselves.
About 1 in 5 people globally have an underlying condition putting them at increased risk of severe COVID-19, new study suggests.
US FDA cautions pet owners about infecting their pets in new video.
Mexico temporarily forbids workers from going to Canada amid COVID-19 fears.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 16)
At the time of writing, 8,065,966 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 437,604 deaths.
Spain announces billions in spending to help economy recover after COVID-19 lockdowns.
India records more than 10,600 new cases as the country now reports 343,091 cases nationwide.
More than 52,000 people have died from coronavirus in the UK, British statistics bodies say.
Hong Kong will allow gatherings of up to 50 people starting Friday.
Spain tests out COVID-19 precautions for schools reopening in September.
Germany's coronavirus warning app goes live.
China - Beijing extends residential lockdowns and tightens outbound travel as coronavirus infections spread.
China - Beijing cluster spreads beyond Xinfadi market.
Indian officials gear up for rise in coronavirus cases in New Delhi.
Indian state announces lockdown extension as coronavirus cases increase.
New Zealand reports first new COVID-19 cases in more than three weeks.
Investigations launched after President of Bolsonaro Brazil tells Brazilians to inspect hospitals themselves.
About 1 in 5 people globally have an underlying condition putting them at increased risk of severe COVID-19, new study suggests.
US FDA cautions pet owners about infecting their pets in new video.
Mexico temporarily forbids workers from going to Canada amid COVID-19 fears.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins University