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#DailyUpdate #Jun20 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 20)

At the time of writing, 8,802,942 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 463,501 deaths. 4,656,503 have recovered.

The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.

Hong Kong has reported 1 imported case and 1 death, giving a total of 1128 cases and 5 deaths.

China - 22 cases have been reported from Beijing, giving a total of more than 200 in the new round of epidemic.

Brazil has become the second country to have more than 1 million cases.

South Korea has 67 new cases; the local government re-imposes travel alerts to the world.

WHO suggests the new epidemic in Beijing maybe transmitted from a foreign country.

Source: Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun21 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 21)

At the time of writing, 8,962,808 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 467,579 deaths. 4,767,989 have recovered.

The 4 most affected countries are the US, Brazil, Russia and India.

Hong Kong has reported 3 new imported cases.

Sources suggest Hong Kong has 30 new preliminarily confirmed cases; all of them are from the chartered planes from Pakistan and India.

Beijing has reported 22 new cases, including one staff member from a local Pepsi factory.

Studies predict case number in Brazil will surpass USA very soon.

France announces allowing civilians to watch sports games inside stadiums starting from 11th July.

The US CDC has been conducting a scientific review about the public health benefits of masks, and will soon make an updated recommendation, according to a senior CDC official.

More than 5,000 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day in Chile

UK “on track” to further ease lockdown measures, says Health Secretary Matt Hancock

US Actor D.L. Hughley tests positive for COVID-19

Former Iraqi soccer star Ahmed Radhi dies from COVID-19

Source: Now News, Worldometer, CNN
#DailyUpdate #Jun23 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 23)

At the time of writing, 9,131,445 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 472,856 deaths.

A federal judge in Brazil orders the president to wear face mask in public.

Hong Kong reported 16 new cases of coronavirus.

"There is no evidence of herd immunity for coronaviruses," expert says.

The CDC has developed a single test that will check for coronavirus and both strains of the flu.

China - A food delivery service in Beijing will test all its workers for COVID-19.

Peru marks 100 days of state of emergency.

500 Delta Air Lines employees have tested positive for coronavirus.

Germany imposes new lockdown around slaughterhouse outbreak where at least 1,500 infections are reported.

The US is still in the first wave of the pandemic and experts raise concern for several states.

India allows religious festival to go ahead in "limited" capacity as coronavirus cases surge.

South Korea says second wave of coronavirus outbreak underway in the country.

China - Beijing reports 13 new coronavirus cases.

Source: CNN, John Hopkins University, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun24 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 24)

At the time of writing, 9,289,255 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 478,160 deaths.

IMF forecasts even deeper recession for global economy in 2020 following pandemic.

EU published guidelines on what to consider when allowing travelers in earlier this month.

UK "air bridge" travel agreements to be announced in next five days.

Hong Kong reports 2 new cases of COVID-19, all are imported cases.

Austria warns against travel to German state after coronavirus outbreak.

China says it has conducted more than 90 million tests for coronavirus.

Mexican doctors baffled as triplets are born with Covid-19, but parents test negative.

Beijing reports lowest new coronavirus cases since shutting down wholesale food market.

Latin America and the Caribbean surpass 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

Source: CNN, John Hopkins University, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun25 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 25)

At the time of writing, 9,573,284 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 486,018 deaths. 5,210,897 have recovered.

The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.

Hong Kong has reported 14 imported cases and one new death. A 55 years old man from Philippines died to the virus, giving a total of 7 deaths.

A group of Chinese tourists arrived from Dubai refuse to quarantine in Hong Kong. They are sent to Chun Yeung Estate after 5 days of conciliation.

Chinese ministry of Foreign affairs Wang Yi criticizes some countries “politicizing” the pandemic.

WHO director Tedros expects the number of coronavirus cases will reach 10 million next week.

Multiple states in USA have broken the daily record of confirmed cases.

US - The New York Marathon has cancelled due to coronavirus.

The EU is planning to reopen borders next month; tourists from USA may be banned from entry.

Source: Now News, Worldometer
#DailyUpdate #Jun26 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 26)

At the time of writing, 9,635,935 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 489,922 deaths.

The US, Brazil, Russia, and India continue to be the worst affected countries by the pandemic.

WHO hopes to deliver 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of 2021.

Brazil reports over 1 million infections nationwide.

Millions more could die in a possible 2nd coronavirus wave, WHO official warns.

Plasma therapy may be key to reducing India's coronavirus deaths, Delhi Chief Minister says.

Australia's Victoria state launches free testing in effort to contain local coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus patients who took statins fared better in hospital, Chinese study shows.

Singapore revokes work passes for foreigners convicted of breaking social distancing rules.

Brazil president pays tribute to COVID-19 victims on Facebook Live, in rare recognition of the virus.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to invalidate Obamacare.

The Chinese government has reported 13 new coronavirus cases.

Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
#DailyUpdate #Jun28 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 28)

At the time of writing, 9,838,205 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 495,079 deaths.

UK’s Northern Ireland discharges final ICU coronavirus patients.

Peru extends state of emergency until July 31.

Italian students will return to school in September.

UNICEF says millions of children in Yemen could face starvation during Covid-19.

Honduran President takes part in the COVID-19 response call after catching the virus.

UK - Travel relief for Britons as government reviews two-week quarantine.

Colombia reports its highest one-day surge in coronavirus cases.

India now has more than 500,000 cases of COVID-19.

China - Every beauty salon worker in Beijing is being tested for the coronavirus.

Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
#DailyUpdate #Jun28 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 28)

At the time of writing, 10,129,054 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 502,189 deaths. 5,493,601 have recovered.

The most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.

Hong Kong has reported 2 new imported cases today.

South Korea to allow a limited number of fans at professional sporting events.

The European Union is reopening borders on early July, however it doesn’t include USA.

Only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases.

Brazil is investing more than 200 million USD into purchasing testing COVID-19 vaccines.

Multiple leaders from various countries participated in a charity summit to encourage donation towards the pandemic.

Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
#DailyUpdate #Jun29 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 29)

At the time of writing, 10,286,760 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 505,266 deaths. 5,583,468 have recovered.

The most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the India.

Hong Kong has reported 4 new imported cases today.

About 10,000 individuals have lived in inspection centers since the outbreak in Hong Kong.

India's Maharastra state extends lockdown until July 31.

The epidemic in UK bounces back. Leicester may implement lockdown measures.

Only 4 US states are seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases: Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
#DailyUpdate #Jun30 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 30)

At the time of writing, 10,450,207 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 509,142 deaths. 5,706,511 have recovered.

The most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the India.

Hong Kong has reported 2 new imported cases today.

Social distancing measures in Hong Kong have been extended for 2 weeks.

WHO is sending inspectors to China in order to investigate the origins of the virus.

In UK, Leicester is re-introducing lockdown measures.

At least 16 US states have paused reopening over fears of Covid-19 spread.

Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News