Iran has reported a record daily increase in the number of coronavirus cases, stoking fears of a second wave in the Middle East’s biggest outbreak.…
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‘Racism is real virus’: Protesters ignore COVID risk as 11 held in London rally against racial violence
Thousands of people gathered in central London on Sunday as the protests in American cities spread to the UK. The protesters were supporting Americans angry…
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Landmark study: Virus didn't come from animals in Wuhan market
‘Virus did NOT come from animals in Wuhan market’, landmark study claims as Beijing thwarts global efforts to establish the source of Covid-19 Specialist biologists…
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Obama calls US virus response ‘chaotic disaster’
Former US President Barack Obama has strongly criticised his successor Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus crisis. In a private call, he called…
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Dominic Raab warns 'virus will grow again' if social distancing is abandoned
The Foreign Secretary has issued a stark warning against abandoning social distancing measures too early, telling the public: ‘The virus will grow again’. Speaking during…
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Trump says virus worse ‘attack’ than Pearl Harbor
US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the “worst attack” ever on the United States, pointing the finger at China. Mr Trump…
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Marathon talks over EU virus rescue package stall
EU talks on how to help southern Eurozone countries badly affected by the coronavirus epidemic have stalled after 16 hours. The European Central Bank says…
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US in good shape to meet virus ‘peak’ – Trump
Donald Trump has said the US will be in “very good shape” in terms of the number of ventilators by the time the coronavirus outbreak…
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India announces $22bn virus bailout for the poor
India has announced a $22bn (£19bn) bailout for the country’s poor to help counter the economic effects of the Covid-19 outbreak. “We don’t want anyone…
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Coronavirus: People returning from UK and US to serve stay-home notice in dedicated facilities
SINGAPORE – Those returning from UK and the US from 11.59pm on Wednesday (March 25) will serve their 14-day stay-home notice in dedicated facilities instead…
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Coronavirus: An unprecedented Singapore border closure, in unprecedented times
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, Singapore did something it has never done before – close its borders to tourists and short-term visitors. The…
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In wake of coronavirus pandemic, Google Doodle honours doctor who dies in asylum for championing hand washing
SINGAPORE – A Hungarian doctor from the 19th century known as the “father of infection control” has been honoured on Friday (March 20) with a…
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Trump tests negative for virus – White House
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus, the White House physician has said. “This evening I received confirmation that the test is…
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China reports zero locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside Hubei
BEIJING (REUTERS) – Mainland China outside Hubei reported no new locally transmitted cases of coronavirus on Sunday for the second straight day, while 36 were…
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