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26.05.2020 / 11:19

Junior minister resigns as Cummings row rumbles on

A junior minister in the UK has resigned over alleged lockdown breaches by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings.

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Chile sees record Covid-19 cases as two ministers quarantine

Chile has registered a new high for coronavirus cases, with nearly 5,000 infections in 24 hours, including two ministers in President Sebastian Pinera's government.

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Health professionals tell G20 leaders world needs 'green recovery' from pandemic

Over 350 organisations representing 40 million health professionals worldwide have written an open letter to G20 leaders urging them to ensure that trillions of dollars, euros and yuan pouring into post-pandemic economies are used to build a "healthy and green recovery".

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World Health Organisation temporarily suspends hydroxychloroquine trials in precautionary measure

The World Health Organization says it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine, as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries, as a precautionary measure.

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Dutch PM didn't see dying mother due to virus lockdown

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his dying mother in her final weeks because he obeyed coronavirus restrictions against visiting care homes, his office said.

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Spain revises virus death toll down by nearly 2,000

Spain's government today revised downward the country's death toll from the coronavirus by nearly 2,000, bringing the total number of deaths recorded to 26,834.

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Italy's government seek crowd control volunteers to enforce social distancing rules

Italy's government will ask some 60,000 citizens to work as volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as it gradually removes coronavirus restrictions, after scenes of street gatherings over the weekend sparked an outcry.

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At a glance: Latest global Covid-19 developments

- Lockdowns ease in Europe -

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Japan is set to lift state of emergency as virus rate falls

Japan is poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus today, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.

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US prohibits travel from Brazil for foreigners

The United States said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from traveling to the country if they had been in Brazil in the last two weeks, two days after the South American nation became the world No 2 hot spot for coronavirus cases.

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South Africa to lift alcohol sales ban for home consumption from June

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has said a controversial ban on the sale of alcohol would be lifted for home consumption when the country moves into level three of a five-tier coronavirus lockdown next month.

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Chile's President warns healthcare system 'close to the limit'

Chile's healthcare system is under strain and "very close to the limit," President Sebastian Pinera has said, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections approaches 70,000 after a rapid increase in recent days.

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Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses: Chinese state media

The Chinese virology institute in the city where Covid-19 first emerged has three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site, but none match the new contagion wreaking chaos across the world, its director has said.

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Tory MP says Cummings must resign over lockdown travel

A Conservative MP has said the British Prime Minister's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, must resign after he travelled 400km during the coronavirus lockdown, while his wife showed Covid-19 symptoms.

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NY daily virus death toll under 100 for first time since March

The number of daily deaths linked to Covid-19 in New York - the hardest hit state in the US - over the past 24 hours has fallen to 84, the lowest one-day total since 24 March.

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At a glance: Latest global Covid-19 developments

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

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Anti-viral drug effective against coronavirus, study finds

Anti-viral drug remdesivir cuts recovery times in coronavirus patients, according to the full results of a trial published last night, three weeks after the US's top infectious diseases expert said the study showed the medication has "clear-cut" benefits.

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Australia calls on younger people to get virus tests as reopening accelerates

Australia's most populous state has said it recorded just three new cases of the coronavirus the previous day and urged younger people to get tested as it prepares to further loosen restrictions on pubs and restaurants.

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Virus-hit Hertz declares bankruptcy in US and Canada

Global car rental company Hertz became the latest economic casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, filing for bankruptcy in the US and Canada after more than a century in business.

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Johnson faces calls to sack Cummings over lockdown breach

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increased pressure to sack his closest aide after reports emerged that he broke lockdown rules.

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Hydroxychloroquine shows no coronavirus benefit - study

A study of nearly 100,000 coronavirus patients has shown no benefit in treating them with anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine and even increased the likelihood of them dying in hospital.

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Yemeni health system 'collapsed' as Covid-19 spreads

The coronavirus is believed to be spreading throughout Yemen where the health care system "has in effect collapsed", the United Nations has said, appealing for urgent funding.

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Brazil death toll rises to over 20,000

The coronavirus death toll in Brazil has surpassed 20,000 after another record number of fatalities in a 24-hour period, the health ministry said.

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China's parliament meets amid international scrutiny

China's parliament, the National People’s Congress, will begin its annual meeting today, after a two-month delay, due to the coronavirus outbreak, Yvonne Murray reports from Beijing.

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Toyko bar aims to clean up with customer disinfectant spray

Current guidelines suggest you might have to wait until at least 10 August until you can have a drink in your local pub again.

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Estonia starts testing digital immunity passport for workplaces

Estonia has started to test one of the world's first digital immunity passports, seeking a safer return to workplaces following the coronavirus lockdown.

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Korean football club given record fine over sex dolls in stands

A South Korean football club has been fined a record 100 million won (€74,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors.

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At least 22 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

At least 22 people have died as the most powerful cyclone this century hit parts of Bangladesh and east India.

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Brazil records highest number of virus deaths in a day

Brazil has recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force of the pandemic, while the World Health Organization agreed to investigate its response to the crisis.

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Covid-19 global review: Trump accuses China of 'mass worldwide killing', Brazil embraces controversial chloroquine treatment

The Coronavirus pandemic has now killed at least 323,370 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year, according to an AFP tally at 10am today.

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Social distancing circles installed in New York park

A park in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn has installed social distancing circles to help people enjoy the outdoors while respecting the latest coronavirus guidelines.

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Singapore criticised for handing down death sentence via Zoom

Human rights groups have criticised Singapore for handing down a death sentence via video-conferencing platform Zoom.

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Brazil records highest number of virus deaths in a day

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WWII veteran fundraiser Capt Tom Moore awarded knighthood

World War II veteran and fundraiser Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted, Downing Street has announced.

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Global emissions down by 17% amid pandemic restrictions

Daily carbon emissions dropped by more than a sixth around the world at the height of the coronavirus lockdown, research has suggested.

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Trump defends use of malaria drug for Covid-19

US President Donald Trump has defended his use of a prescription malaria drug to try to ward off the coronavirus despite medical warnings, saying it was up to individuals to make their own decisions.

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At a glance: Latest global Covid-19 developments

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

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UK govt criticised over handling of Covid-19 crisis

The British government has been criticised over its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak as new figures suggest around 15,000 care home residents have died with the virus.

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India coronavirus infections surge past 100,000, deaths top 3,000

Coronavirus cases in India have reached 100,000, matching its number of intensive care beds, and the rate of increase of new infections showed little sign of slowing.

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Trump threatens permanent freeze on WHO funding in 30 days

US President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently freeze funding to the World Health Organization unless "substantive improvements" are made within the next 30 days.

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US restaurant gets creative with social distancing

A US restaurant is using bumper tables intended to separate customers and keep them 1.8m (6') apart, to meet local social distancing guidelines put in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Priest blessing parishioners with water pistol

A Catholic priest in the US is using a water pistol in a bid to maintain social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Scientists in China believe new drug can stop pandemic 'without vaccine'

A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt.

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Russian numbers improving but concern over Dagestan

Russia is working on getting reciprocal medical aid from the United States after the country reported its lowest overnight rise in coronavirus cases since the start of May.

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At a glance: Latest global Covid-19 developments

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

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Italian authorities call on citizens to help fund recovery efforts

As Italy's already massive public debt soars further due to the coronavirus crisis, its authorities are calling on ordinary citizens to help fund recovery efforts. The plan could aid immediate financing needs but will do little to allay eventual default risks.

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Timeline of WHO's role in the coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organization has been at the heart of the battle against the new coronavirus since the first reported outbreak in China.

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Mexicans dying from illegal alcohol as beer runs dry

Scores of Mexicans are dying from drinking adulterated liquor, a consequence of the shortage of mainstream alcoholic beverages during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities say.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0