COVID-19 Coronavirus Daily Newsletter December 2020

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 30, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	81,950,951 ↑0.8%	665,098 ↑35.5%	15,518 ↑62.9%
US	19,510,836 ↑1.1%	201,555 ↑19.4%	3,725 ↑116.8%
UK	2,389,963 ↑2.3%	53,275 ↑28.5%	458 ↑28.3%
Australia	28,381 ↑0.1%	32 ↑166.7%	0 0.0%
India	10,244,852 ↑0.2%	20,549 ↑25.1%	286 ↑13.5%

Data is for December 30, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

Belarus becomes first country after Russia to give out the Sputnik-V vaccination for Covid-19

Spanish Health Minister in support of keeping a Covid-19 vaccine register to track people who refuse vaccination

Quebec enforces strict airport testing and quarantine checks for vacation returnees

US:

US Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of Covid-19 aged 41

Colorado records USA's first known case of UK coronavirus variant

Long lines and chaos plagues the Covid-19 vaccine rollout to Florida seniors

UK:

UK Study claims that new coronavirus variant does not cause more harm than known variant

Premier League reports 18 fresh Covid-19 cases in its camps

India:

India reports 14 fresh cases of new Covid-19 strain, total cases at 20 now

Bengaluru to impose Section 144 for 12 hours in the city on 31st December evening

Australia:

Three overseas travellers test positive for Covid-19 in South Australia, kept in hotel quarantine

Economist says Australia's economy may never return to pre-virus condition due to trade trouble with China
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Scientists urge for complete lockdown in England as the only way to control the new strain of virus

European regulatory official claims Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine is not ready for market approval

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips for fitness-related social media marketing during the pandemic - improve trust with user-generated content, take advantage of influencer marketing, consider social broadcasting, get a hold on ephemeral content

Tips on how you can make your New Year's resolutions stick - break big dreams into small steps, commit yourself, learn from the past, understand the reason behind the change.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 29, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	81,278,115 ↑0.6%	490,741 ↑13.6%	9,527 ↑32.2%
US	19,301,543 ↑0.9%	168,817 ↑12.5%	1,718 ↑42.1%
UK	2,336,688 ↑1.8%	41,460 ↑27.6%	357 ↑2.9%
Australia	28,349 0.0%	12 ↓58.6%	0 ↓100.0%
India	10,224,303 ↑0.2%	16,432 ↓17.9%	252 ↓9.7%

Data is for December 29, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

Chinese citizen journalist jailed for 4 years over reporting on virus breakout in Wuhan

South Korea reports highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic

Pfizer delays vaccine shipment to eight European countries

US:

US House of Representatives agree to Trump's proposed Covid-19 relief package of USD 2000

TSA screens a record number of passengers following Christmas travel

Joe Biden acknowledges that the US is facing four historic crises at once

UK:

Health officials concerned over unprecedented infection rates in UK

Study reports that UK must vaccinate 2 million people per week to avoid third wave

India:

India sees lowest daily rise in fresh Covid-19 cases in over 6 months

Serum Institute of India (SII) has stockpiled 40-50 million 'Covishield' vaccine shots

Australia:

Highly contagious South African virus variant found in traveller returning to Queensland

Australia demands robust inquiry into virus origins despite tensions with China
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study finds lasting immunity against Covid-19 after mild or asymptomatic infection

Promising vaccine candidate Novavax finally launches important U.S. trial after delays

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips to discover a great new business idea in the middle of the pandemic - Follow the three Rs -rapid-recover-revenue, update how people and processes work, look for local, state or federal assistance, be proactive and not reactive

Tips to mix up your work-from-home routine - switch up your space, listen to a new playlist, divide up your work hours, treat yourself, get outside.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 28, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	80,783,674 ↑0.5%	432,076 ↓15.5%	7,206 ↑1.8%
US	19,132,726 ↑0.8%	150,092 ↓33.7%	1,209 ↓27.3%
UK	2,295,228 ↑1.4%	32,493 ↓6.6%	347 ↑64.5%
Australia	28,337 ↑0.1%	29 ↑163.6%	1 ↑
India	10,207,871 ↑0.2%	20,021 ↑6.9%	279 0.0%

Data is for December 28, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

South Africa hits 1 million COVID-19 cases amidst the spread of the new variant

Chinese journalist to face trial over reporting during the initial stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan

A 96-year-old woman becomes the first person in Spain to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

US:

Trump signs COVID-19 relief and government funding bill after much public debate

California is now reporting the country's highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases per capita

Dr. Fauci says that the worst of the pandemic is yet to come, and warns of a high surge post the holiday season

UK:

COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in UK as country reports 210 deaths in 24 hours

Hundreds of UK residents escape quarantine rules at upmarket Swiss ski resort

India:

Strict measures put in place to ensure no gatherings in Mumbai beyond 11 pm on 31st December

Expert panel to decide upon authorisation of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the coming week

Indian variant of COVID-19 mutation seen in one-third of Andhra Pradesh's coronavirus genomes

Australia:

New South Wales reports 5 new cases from the Avalon cluster, putting in place more New Years' Eve restrictions

Cricket Australia to re-consider two tests of the Border-Gavaskar trophy amid rise in new cases
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study discovers how the coronavirus interacts with infected cells

Scientists find out how the virus affects the proteins found in human cells

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips for restaurants to keep business going amid new virus restrictions - encourage delivery/takeaway, sell food surplus/stock, offer gift cards and vouchers, request customers to showcase support on social media/online.

Tips to plan a great NYE party at home - set up an attractive ambience, establish a crowd-favorite theme, plan many activities to last the night, make beverages and food easily accessible.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 24, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	78,704,434 ↑0.9%	693,002 ↑7.1%	13,608 ↓5.9%
US	18,458,373 ↑1.3%	228,131 ↑17.0%	3,359 ↓1.2%
UK	2,155,996 ↑1.9%	39,387 ↑6.7%	748 ↑8.2%
Australia	28,262 ↑0.1%	25 ↑38.9%	0 0.0%
India	10,123,778 ↑0.2%	24,712 ↑3.2%	312 ↓6.3%

Data is for December 24, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

WHO says probe into Covid outbreak in Wuhan is 'not about finding a guilty country'.

Malaysia minister says country is in talks to secure more vaccines from Russia and Pfizer.

Spain will receive 350,000 Pfizer Covid vaccine doses per week.

US:

Person who went to work while sick likely caused two separate Covid-19 outbreaks in Oregon.

Black-footed ferrets, one of the most endangered mammals in North America, get experimental Covid-19 vaccine.

Quarantine for UK travellers enforced in New York City.

UK:

Older people's commissioner in Wales says the elderly should be told when to expect a Covid vaccination.

Tony Blair urges government to give as many people as possible initial dose of Covid vaccine.

India:

Samples of 22 Coronavirus positive passengers on UK-India flight sent for advanced test.

Tamil Nadu govt gives nod to Jallikattu with Covid restrictions.

Karnataka imposes night curfew over fear of new Covid strain.

Australia:

Australia signs deals for distribution of tens of millions of Covid vaccine doses around the country.

Hotel quarantine exemption for international airline crews ends in Victoria.
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study shows that pregnant women who are Covid-positive don’t pass the virus to newborns.

Study finds that masks are not enough to stop the spread of Coronavirus without social distancing.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips for managers to support mental health during the pandemic - keep up the team spirit, avoid misunderstandings, create trust, set time slots when all team members can be reached.

Christmas gift giving tips to follow during the time of Covid - customize your kindness, don’t wait till it’s too late, don’t create compromising positions, consider juicing up your generosity.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 23, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	78,010,000 ↑0.8%	645,359 ↑19.3%	14,459 ↑54.0%
US	18,230,000 ↑1.1%	194,791 ↑2.2%	3,401 ↑100.5%
UK	2,120,000 ↑1.9%	40,322 ↑20.3%	691 ↑221.4%
Australia	28,237 ↑0.1%	18 ↓14.3%	0 0.0%
India	10,100,000 ↑0.2%	24,884 ↑27.2%	333 ↑10.6%

Data is for December 23, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

US$930 million of the Tokyo Olympics budget to be spent on Covid-19 measures.

Thailand PM blames illegal migration for surge in Covid, hints at the possibility of new curbs.

Criticism of South Korea government grows as the country logs second-highest daily Covid tally.

US:

Researchers say it's possible that hundreds in US could be infected with the new UK Coronavirus strain.

Congress approves $900 billion Covid rescue package.

President-elect Joe Biden says darkest days in battling Covid are ahead of us.

UK:

Rail, air and sea services between UK and France resume as travel ban is eased.

North Devon pub has been fined £4,000 for multiple Covid breaches.

India:

Government says new strain of Covid not seen in India yet, potential of vaccines won't be affected.

20 UK passengers test positive for Covid-19, states start contact tracing.

Union defence minister Russia’s vaccine against Covid-19 will reach India soon.

Australia:

Gladys Berejiklian says NSW Covid cases from hotel quarantine are 'inevitable'.

Australian authorities say UK flights will not be banned despite mutated Covid strain.
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study shows that Covid patients show symptoms even months after infection.

Study says there isn’t any significant association between Covid infection and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Protecting your manufacturing business from supplier risks – ask for order acknowledgements, monitor late orders by supplier, reduce WIP inventory, document shipping costs by delivery speed.

Tips to cope with Covid Christmas blues - get outside, learn to play an instrument, take in some public art, send a text or card, take up painting.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 22, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	77,364,641 ↑0.7%	541,155 ↑1.3%	9,391 ↑22.3%
US	18,035,209 ↑1.1%	190,519 ↑0.8%	1,696 ↑12.4%
UK	2,079,678 ↑1.6%	33,517 ↓7.1%	215 ↓34.0%
Australia	28,219 ↑0.1%	21 ↓30.0%	0 0.0%
India	10,075,116 ↑0.2%	19,556 ↓19.6%	301 ↓9.6%

Data is for December 22, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

No need for major alarm over new strain of Covid-19: WHO

Asian stocks slip due to concers over new Covid strain.

South Korea shuts down all ski resorts and winter tourist spots to curb spread of Covid-19.

US:

State Department reverts to Phase 1 Covid-19 guidelines as cases surge across the nation.

GOP lawmakers who downplayed the pandemic are now among the first to receive Covid vaccine.

US President-elect Biden receives first injected dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

UK:

Some secondary pupils in Northern Ireland to move to remote learning in late-January.

Those traveling from tier 4 and Wales to the rest of the UK asked to self-isolate.

Scotland's deputy first minister says schools are safe and pupils should attend as usual.

India:

India suspends all passenger flights to and from the UK between December 23 and 31.

Experts say that the new Covid strain is not likely to affect India’s vaccine strategy.

Air India asks crew members to remain isolated during their layovers.

Australia:

Review finds that Australia lacks surge workforce to prevent aged care deaths in case of Covid outbreaks.

Australian Covid experts fear that Christmas could spark a super-spreading event.
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Case study finds that very few children suffering from Covid-19 require hospitalization.

Study finds that babies born to Covid-positive mothers have antibodies against the Coronavirus.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips to balance career and family while working from home - create unapologetic boundaries, be your own environmental designer, choose and invest in your friendships wisely, charge your well-being battery.

Improving lung health and combating breathlessness while recovering from Covid - do regular breathing exercises, have foods which help boost lung capacity, avoid smoking, avoid exposure to pollution and smoke.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 19, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	74,950,000 ↑1.0%	739,650 ↑0.7%	13,171 ↓2.6%
US	17,210,000 ↑1.4%	245,820 ↓0.6%	3,270 ↓10.6%
UK	1,950,000 ↑1.6%	31,264 ↑23.6%	532 ↓13.1%
Australia	28,093 ↑0.1%	21 ↑75.0%	0 0.0%
India	9,980,000 ↑0.2%	23,443 ↓2.4%	338 ↓4.8%

Data is for December 19, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

China plans to open Covid vaccination programme to the general public.

Philippines to secure up to 25 million doses of Coronavirus vaccines from Moderna and Arcturus.

Pfizer has applied for approval of its Covid-19 vaccine in Japan.

US:

Internal emails reveal that former Trump appointee urged health officials to adopt "herd immunity" strategy for Covid-19.

US Rep. Katie Porter is self-quarantining after being exposed to a Coronavirus positive person.

Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US at a record high for 12th day in a row.

UK:

NI to face six weeks of Covid lockdown starting 26 December.

Covid-19 again becomes the leading cause of death in Wales.

Military medics to be deployed to help with vaccine rollout in Wales.

India:

Fungal disease that causes blindness hits Gujarat after Covid-19. Eight dead in Ahmedabad.

India plans to begin Covid vaccination in January: federal health officials

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan claims India pursued scientific evidence-based approach towards Covid.

Australia:

New restrictions on international aircrew Covid quarantine imposed in NSW and Victoria.

Australian shares fall amidst growing Covid cluster in NSW and Victoria border closure.
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Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study finds that Covid-19 is 5 times deadlier than a normal flu for hospital patients.

Study shows that endothelial cell targeting could help fight symptoms in Covid-19 patients with serious lung disease.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips to invest in healthcare - look at the investment as secular and not tactical, be aware of regulatory risks, value pharma companies as conglomerates.

Tips on relaxing if you have a fear of needles - practice deep breathing to calm yourself, try mindfulness and meditation, remind yourself that it’s only a temporary discomfort, don’t watch the injection.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 17, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	74,210,350 1.0%	734,370 17.4%	13,529 -3.4%
US	16,964,180 1.5%	247,403 24.7%	3,656 21.1%
UK	1,918,736 1.3%	25,300 36.2%	612 20.9%
Australia	28,072 0.0%	12 0.0%	0 0.0%
India	9,956,557 0.2%	24,010 -9.0%	355 -8.3%

Data is for December 17, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

WHO official says China has welcomed international team to investigate Covid-19.

France PM announces that Covid-19 vaccinations may start in last week of December.

Pandemic-induced recession in New Zealand ends with record economic growth.

US:

US Rep. Joe Wilson has tested positive for Covid-19.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quarantining after Coronavirus exposure.

Healthcare worker in Alaska suffers allergic reaction after receiving Covid-19 vaccine.

UK:

Over 130,000 people in the UK have been vaccinated against Covid during the first week.

Over 300 passengers stranded on a Birkenhead ferry overnight after crew members tested Covid-positive.

Derby students fined £10,000 for holding parties and breaching Covid-19 regulations.

India:

Govt analysis shows that India is missing about 90 infections for every Covid case.

Inflation bites India the hardest under shadow of the pandemic.

AAP and BJP locked in a tussle over Covid management in UP.

Australia:

Annual survey shows Australians' trust in governments soared to 'extraordinary' high during the pandemic.

ATP announces Australian Open will start on 8 February, three weeks later than planned.
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Australia struggles to trace source after small Covid cluster found in Sydney.

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study finds that an Arthritis drug can help Covid-19 patients recover.

New study shows that Covid-19 infection does not damage the auditory system.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips for constructing company-wide policies in face of Covid vaccination - begin planning now, build trust by leading by example, anticipate issues, understand the law, and consult with your attorneys.

Taking care of your mental health during Christmas in the Covid era - sleep enough, stay active, make an effort to make contact with people, eat and drink well, have clear and frank discussions with family.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 15, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	72,850,000 ↑0.8%	524,320 ↓4.3%	8,792 ↑19.1%
US	16,520,000 ↑1.6%	193,454 ↑1.3%	1,311 ↓5.6%
UK	1,870,000 ↑0.8%	20,377 ↑9.9%	233 ↑61.8%
Australia	28,048 0.0%	11 ↑57.1%	0 0.0%
India	9,910,000 ↑0.3%	22,065 ↓18.5%	354 ↑5.4%

Data is for December 15, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

Moderna signs agreement with Singapore's Ministry of Health to supply its Covid-19 vaccine.

South Korea warns that tougher Covid-19 restrictions will be imposed if rules are ignored.

Brazil health official says mass Covid-19 vaccination in the country will not start until March.

US:

First public Covid vaccines reach all US states.

Trump asks White House staffers to receive Covid vaccine later in the program.

US reports first case of Covid in a wild animal as an Utah mink tests positive.

UK:

New variant of Coronavirus found in some parts of England.

Wales schools and colleges to roll out Covid testing from January.

London mayor urges government to ask schools and colleges to shut early ahead of Christmas.

India:

Delhi hospital claims that Covid is triggering a deadly and rare fungal infection.

104 people in IIT Madras test positive for Covid-19 this month.

Centre issues detailed guidelines for India's mass Covid vaccination drive.

Australia:

Improvement in housing affordability in Australia under threat due to resumption of normal migration levels.

RBA says Australia's banks are well placed to face Covid crisis.
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Ventilation in hotel quarantine may have triggered SA Coronavirus cluster.

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study says your immune system could be causing 'long Covid'.

Study shows that a new AI software can help determine Covid-19 infection probability.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips for managing home office life during the Covid holiday season - use technology to connect, get a flu shot, if you have to travel, quarantine for 10 days prior, limit your interactions with people outside of your household, set up your home office as you would your “real” office.

Tips to get healthy lungs post Covid - cut down on excess intake of heat flushing food, take adequate protein, take plenty of fluids in luke warm condition, skip weight loss diet for at least a month.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 14, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	72,252,541 ↑0.8%	547,656 ↓12.1%	7,384 ↓27.8%
US	16,253,219 ↑1.2%	190,920 ↓13.0%	1,389 ↓40.9%
UK	1,854,490 ↑1.0%	18,541 ↓14.0%	144 ↓72.3%
Australia	28,037 0.0%	7 ↑40.0%	0 0.0%
India	9,884,100 ↑0.3%	27,071 ↓10.5%	336 ↓14.1%

Data is for December 14, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

As Covid-19 cases spike, South Korea orders schools to shut down.

Canada PM announces that first Pfizer-BioNTEch vaccines have begun arriving in the country.

Bahrain approves use of Chinese Covid-19 vaccine.

US:

Vials of the Covid-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in all 50 states today.

White House staffers to get the Covid-19 vaccine before general public.

Bipartisan congressional group to split Covid package into two separate proposals.

UK:

GPs in England will start offering Pfizer jab soon.

NHS officials say the public must think carefully about Covid risk during Christmas.

NI receives further doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine.

India:

Adar Poonawalla says India plans to start vaccination in January, return to normal life expected by October.

Weekly Covid toll in India falls to lowest in 5.5 months.

Survery finds that old-age homes in India have recorded low numbers of Covid deaths.

Australia:

New Zealand plans to open travel bubble with Australia by April 2021.

New South Wales state ends work from home orders, but employees still reluctant to return to office.
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South Australia records first new Covid case as restrictions ease.

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study suggests that supplements could reduce the rick of Covid infection in females.

Collaborative study is underway to determine factors that predict Covid severity and long-term health impacts of the infection.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Business tips for managers amidst new Covid restrictions - seek out advice and support, show resilience and be optimistic, stay safe, make the most of grants.

Tips for tough holiday gathering conversations amid Covid-19 - express the difficulty of the decision, get creative to include people, learn one another’s comfort levels, be respectful.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 8, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	67,590,000 ↑0.8%	517,473 ↓3.0%	8,477 ↑17.9%
US	14,950,000 ↑1.3%	192,299 ↑9.5%	1,404 ↑26.1%
UK	1,740,000 ↑0.7%	14,774 ↓15.0%	189 ↓18.2%
Australia	27,987 ↑0.1%	15 ↑114.3%	0 0.0%
India	9,700,000 ↑0.2%	26,567 ↓19.4%	385 ↓1.5%

Data is for December 8, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

WHO claims it is against mandatory Covid-19 vaccination.

South Korea plans on buying millions Covid vaccine doses as cases surge.

Dining in restaurants banned as Hing Kong announces new Covid restrictions.

US:

US hasn't seen full impact Thanksgiving may have on Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations: Fauci

Trump to sign order to prioritize shipment of Coronavirus vaccine to Americans.

Florida police raid home of former state Covid-19 data scientist.

UK:

Weekend shopping returns to England, numbers well below pre-pandemic levels.

Health minister of Wales warns there could be further Covid restrictions after Christmas.

First Covid-19 vaccination in NI to take place later Tuesday morning.

India:

India reports the lowest rise in daily Covid-19 cases since July 10.

PM Modi says mobile technology will aid India’s Covid vaccination drive.

Food chain sales in India are nearing pre-Covid levels.

Australia:

PM apologises for stating that Kevin Rudd left and re-entered Australia during the pandemic.

Next cut to Covid welfare rate likely to leave jobseekers in dire situation again.
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Australia's three-test cricket tour of South Africa in doubt due to Covid.

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study suggests ways to reduce the risk of Covid transmission in car's ventilation system.

Study says that people with asthma are less likely to contract Coronavirus.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Avoiding employment liability pitfalls during the pandemic - avoid liability in hidden areas of legal risk, revise the workplace Covid-19 safety plan, streamline the ADA accomodations process.

Boosting your immune system during the Covid-19 and flu season - exercise often and regularly, include aerobic exercises, stay away from cigarettes, reduce stress by meditating.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 7, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	67,073,728 ↑0.8%	533,694 ↓16.7%	7,188 ↓29.5%
US	14,757,000 ↑1.2%	175,663 ↓17.9%	1,113 ↓50.6%
UK	1,727,751 ↑1.0%	17,372 ↑11.5%	231 ↓41.8%
Australia	27,972 0.0%	7 ↓22.2%	0 0.0%
India	9,677,203 ↑0.3%	32,981 ↓8.4%	391 ↓18.9%

Data is for December 7, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

Japan plans to send military nurses to areas worst hit by the virus.

South Korean President orders expansion on Covid-19 testing amid third wave.

Moscow plans on vaccinating seven million people as Russia reports record number of Covid-19 cases.

US:

Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US hit another record high.

Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for Covid-19.

US vaccine chief says Covid-19 vaccine shots may have long-lasting effects.

UK:

Britain prepares for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out of this week.

South Yorkshire bugler to end tribute to Covid victims on New Year's eve.

Nottingham's Christmas market to be shut for the rest of the year.

India:

Pfizer seeks emergency approval for Coronavirus vaccine in India.

Centre receives almost 40,000 Covid-related corruption complaints.

Free Coronavirus testing facilities started by Delhi Metro at 6 stations.

Australia:

NSW police error leads to two overseas travellers failing to quarantine.

Covid cases to head on to 'dedicated floors' at an Adelaide medi-hotel.
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Fruit and vegetable prices in Australia expected to rise due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Biomedical engineers use computer modeling to understand why Covid-19 causes silent hypoxia.

Study assesses the effectiveness of NPIs in reducing Covid-19 reproduction number across the globe.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tax tips for businesses to follow during the pandemic - review fourth-quarter tax filing requirements, watch out for is where your employees live, consider a cost segregation study, maximize or create retirement plans.

Managing holiday stress during the pandemic - recognize your holiday stress triggers and relievers, give yourself a break, make time for your health, check your health plan benefits.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 4, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	65,220,557 ↑1.1%	690,127 ↑6.7%	12,531 ↑0.7%
US	14,139,577 ↑1.6%	217,664 ↑8.8%	2,879 ↑2.7%
UK	1,678,418 ↑0.9%	14,951 ↓7.9%	414 ↓36.1%
Australia	27,949 ↑0.0%	10 ↓37.5%	0 0.0%
India	9,571,559 ↑0.4%	36,595 ↑2.9%	540 ↑2.7%

Data is for December 4, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

Former President of France Valéry Giscard d’Estaing dies due to COVID-19 complications

Singapore to contribute US $5 Million for COVAX vaccine to help less wealthy countries

Moderna plans to provide 125 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by early 2021

US:

California governer plans to impose regional lockdown after ICUs reach maximum capacity

Former presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton make plans to take COVID-19 vaccine and film it to spread awareness

Biden suggests 100 days of mask wearing in the US to curb third wave of COVID from spreading

UK:

Key workers to be prioritized for second phase of vaccine distribution

First batch of vaccines arrives in the UK

Pregnant women advised not to get COVID-19 vaccine as risks are unknown

India:

Karnataka government to not impose night curfew despite rising cases

India reports 36, 594 cases and 540 deaths in the last 24 hours

AIIMS Director hopeful of vaccine approval in India by this month

Australia:

Queensland to keep border with NSW open to trace hotel quarantine worker's infection

Perth Museum to alter exhibit about COVID-19 after complaint from Chinese Consulate
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Australia to vaccinate first set of residents in March

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study shows that the SARS-CoV2 virus could hijack our cells' internal cholesterol processing to spread it throughout the body

Chemical compounds found in green tea and dark chocolate could block certain enzymes of the coronavirus, says study

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips for retailers to navigate the holiday shopping season - upgrade product content experience, enable omnichannel commerce, automate selling and shipping, make use of holiday-special apps

Tips to travel safely during the holiday season - consider if it's necessary to travel, discuss safety measures with the people you're meeting, take additional precautions if you're traveling by air, discuss testing options with friends and family

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 3, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	64,510,000 ↑1.1%	670,977 ↑11.4%	12,487 ↑3.9%
US	13,920,000 ↑1.4%	198,696 ↑10.3%	2,880 ↑10.9%
UK	1,660,000 ↑0.8%	12,770 ↓5.4%	648 ↑7.5%
Australia	27,939 ↑0.1%	16 ↑45.5%	0 0.0%
India	9,530,000 ↑0.3%	30,290 ↓16.9%	526 ↑5.2%

Data is for December 3, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

China orders sweeping inspections to prevent spread of Covid through cold chain products.

Tokyo Olympics athletes will havr to take Covid-19 tests every 96-120 hours.

Russia President orders large-scale Covid vaccination programme to begin next week across country.

WHO is reviewing Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for "possible listing for emergency use".

US:

US hospitals stretched as number of Covid-19-positive patients reaches 100,000.

The Covid-19 pandemic takes a toll on health care workers in Colorado.

US claims UN meetings were being designed to allow China to spread "propaganda".

UK:

First Covid vaccinations in Scotland to start next week.

Some students will not be back at England universities until February next term.

Boris Johnson vows to combat 'disinformation' about Covid vaccine.

India:

Experts warn that the second wave of Covid-19 could hit Karnataka in January.

Sources claim that India may not get the Pfizer Covid vaccine anytime soon.

SpiceJet has tied up with global leaders to provide logistical support for vaccine delivery.

Australia:

RBA chief says Australia's recovery from the pandemic will be uneven and bumpy.

Infection fears in Sydney as hotel quarantine worker is diagnosed with Covid-19.
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China tensions won't get in way of probe into Coronavirus origins: Australian WHO investigator

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Study shows that anti-parasitic drug can successfully kill Covid-19 in 48 hours.

Study finds that an AI system can detect Covid-19 in the lungs faster than radiologists.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Tips to better navigate today's business environment - embrace realistic outcomes and redefine success, act swiftly and retool your marketing, focus on lead generation via LinkedIn and branding.

Tips from Covid experts on enjoying the holiday season - take the right precautions, restrict the size of your gatherings, plan your events outdoors if possible, ensure good ventilation.

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER

December 2, 2020

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers

	Total cases	New cases	New deaths
Global	63,839,023 ↑1.0%	602,219 ↑19.0%	12,014 ↑38.6%
US	13,721,304 ↑1.3%	180,083 ↑14.0%	2,597 ↑121.6%
UK	1,647,230 ↑0.8%	13,497 ↑8.6%	603 ↑197.0%
Australia	27,923 0.0%	11 ↑10.0%	0 0.0%
India	9,499,710 ↑0.4%	36,456 ↑16.9%	500 ↑3.7%

Data is for December 2, 2020. Growth% over previous day. See complete list >

Latest COVID-19 News

Global:

Three Singapore mosques closed for cleaning after visits by Covid-positive people.

Machu Picchu to increase its daily visitor limit to over 1,000.

UN member states seek help for Covid-stranded ship crews.

Bangladesh expects to receive first batch of Coronavirus vaccines by February.

US:

A new study finds that Coronavirus may have been in the US in December 2019.

Florida is the third US state to reach 1 million Coronavirus cases.

CDC plans to shorten quarantine time to 10 days, 7 days with Covid test.

UK:

New tier system comes into force in England to curb Covid surge.

Wales ready to roll out a Covid vaccination programme within days.

OECD claims the UK is among hardest hit nations by pandemic.

India:

Uttar Pradesh may reimpose lockdown restrictions soon to curb surge in Covid.

Factory recovery in India stumbled in November amid growing Covid-19 fears.

India government is working towards return of its workers back to the UAE and Bahrain.

Australia:

House prices in Australia on track to surpass pre-Covid levels next year.

Fear grows for Melbourne's homeless who were forced out of Covid hotel accommodation.

Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission reveals plans for NT Covid recovery.

Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus

Research suggests that Covid-19 could be causing lung abnormalities that are detectable over three months after infection.

Study claims that transmission 'hot zones' drive infection patterns of Covid-19.

Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive

Srisis communication tips to follow during Covid-19 - show compassion for the victims, make a message map to identify your key messages, keep your social media current, spruce up your storefront.

Getting tested for Coronavirus after possible exposure - quarantine right away if you believe you’ve been exposed, wait between 5 to 7 days after a potential exposure to get tested, wash your hands often.

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