Sports must first resume safely at lower levels, WHO expert says
(Reuters) – It will be easier to bring back community level sport such as Parkruns as the...
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Most of Spain has virus contagion ‘R’ number below one: health official
(Reuters) – Almost all areas of Spain have a ratio of contagion per patient, dubbed the ‘R’ number, below 1, head of health emergencies Fernando Simon said on Wednesday. “Right now, almost all areas in...
Read MoreIran death toll from coronavirus outbreak reaches 5,957: health ministry official
(Reuters) – The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran rose by 80 in the past twenty four hours to 5,957, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV on Wednesday. The total number...
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Beijing...
Read MoreBerGenBio shares soar on COVID-19 drug trial news
By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – Shares of Norway’s BerGenBio more than doubled on Wednesday after a cancer drug it is developing was selected for a British trial of potential COVID-19 treatments,...
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Russia’s coronavirus case tally nears the 100,000 milestone
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s nationwide tally of confirmed coronavirus cases neared the...
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Malaysia reports 94 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia reported 94 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday with no new...
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Philippines’ coronavirus infections breach 8,000 mark
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry said on Wednesday that confirmed...
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Turkey extends closure of schools to end-May over coronavirus: minister
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has extended the closure of schools until the end of May as part...
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Novartis wins expanded European OK for Cosentyx amid pursuit of $5 billion sales
ZURICH (Reuters) – Novartis on Wednesday won a new European approval for its inflammation...
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City of Beijing may ease quarantine rules as early as Thursday: sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – The city of Beijing plans to ease quarantine rules for some domestic...
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Some private Mexico City hospitals start filling up with coronavirus patients
By Diego Oré and Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – At least five of Mexico...
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Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand reported on Wednesday nine new coronavirus infections but no...
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Germany reports 1,304 more coronavirus cases, 202 more deaths
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany on Wednesday reported 1,304 more cases of the novel coronavirus...
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New York coronavirus hospitalizations drop to month low, governor says
By Nathan Layne and Maria Caspani (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday...
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Special Report: Cyber-intel firms pitch governments on spy tools to trace coronavirus
By Joel Schectman, Christopher Bing and Jack Stubbs WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When law...
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Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases vs 6 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Mainland China reported 22 new coronavirus cases for April 28, up from...
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CDC reports 981,246 coronavirus cases, 55,258 deaths
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reported...
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U.S. coronavirus death toll exceeds Americans killed in Vietnam War as cases top 1 million
By Lisa Shumaker (Reuters) – The U.S. death toll from the novel coronavirus on Tuesday...
Read MoreThree U.S. children with COVID-19 have rare inflammatory syndrome
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – Three U.S. children infected with the coronavirus are being treated for a rare inflammatory syndrome that appears similar to one that has raised concerns by doctors in Britain,...
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