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#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#DailyUpdate #Jun17 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 17)

At the time of writing, 8,217,627 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 445,012 deaths.

Panama extends suspension of international flights for 30 more days due to COVID-19.

New York City expected to allow outdoor dining next week.

German meat processing plant hit with coronavirus outbreak.

Pharmaceutical company begins phase 3 trial of arthritis drug for COVID-19 patients.

European Union unveils plan to bulk buy possible COVID-19 vaccine.

New Zealand coronavirus cases were due to an "unacceptable failure of the system," the prime minister says.

Beijing has tested around 356,000 people linked to the Xinfadi market cluster.

Hundreds of households quarantined in Berlin after COVID-19 spike.

British health minister says new study on steroid drug is "brilliant news" but “is no cure”.

Human trials expected to start next month for COVID-19 treatment derived from cows' blood.

Judge denies bid to stop Trump's Tulsa campaign rally due to coronavirus fears.

President of Honduras says he and his wife have contracted coronavirus.

Beijing cancels nearly 70% of incoming and outbound commercial flights amid new outbreak.

US FDA pulls authorization of one of the first COVID-19 antibody tests it approved.

DC will enter phase 2 of reopening Monday if current trends continue, mayor says.

Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
#DailyUpdate #Jun18 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 18)

At the time of writing, 8,476,295 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 452,084 deaths. 4,444,375 have recovered.

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

Hong Kong has reported 4 imported cases.

Hong Kong is strengthening inspections for entrants from Beijing.

The Hong Kong Disneyland Park reopens today.

China has reported 24 local cases, 21 from Beijing, and 2 from Hebei and 1 from Tianjin.

China's CDC claims Beijing's Covid-19 outbreak is under control.

WHO suggests dexamethasone should be only used on patients with serious symptoms.

From Friday onwards Japan allows people to travel across different regions.

US - Eight Kansas State student-athletes test positive for Covid-19.

Coronavirus in Africa could set back some HIV preventions by a decade.

Eight countries account for 84% of the coronavirus cases across the African region.

Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
#DailyUpdate #Jun19 #COVID19

COVID-19 Updates (Jun 19)

At the time of writing, 8,519,543 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 454,582 deaths.

US - Mayor in Florida county signs executive order requiring face coverings.

Researchers propose MMR booster vaccine to combat COVID-19.

Venezuela's Maduro tightens grip on power, helped by coronavirus lockdown.

Germany's coronavirus app downloaded nearly 10 million times in 4 days.

UK coronavirus alert level decreased.

Coronavirus spikes bring US states and cities back to the table to discuss protection measures.

Millions of Yemenis could be infected with coronavirus and up to 85,000 people could die, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said in a report today.

The UK ditches its coronavirus app for Google and Apple version.

India sees surge in new coronavirus cases with more than 13,500 infections in 24 hours.

China reports 28 new coronavirus cases, 25 were reported in Beijing.

Delhi increases beds and ramps up testing as coronavirus cases near 50,000 mark.

China - Beijing says new outbreak is "under control".

Japan reports 68 new coronavirus cases -- more than half are in Tokyo.

India lifts export ban on hydroxychloroquine.

Mexico sees highest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases as the country reports more than 5000 new infections.

Source: CNN, John Hopkins University
#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