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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 17,010,000 ↑1.8% 293,699 ↑22.0% 6,714 ↑7.5%
US 4,430,000 ↑1.8% 74,985 ↑21.5% 1,457 ↑17.0%
UK 301,455 ↑0.3% 763 ↑31.3% 83 ↓30.3%
Australia 15,582 ↑1.8% 278 ↓24.7% 9 ↑50.0%
India 1,580,000 ↑3.3% 52,123 ↑7.4% 775 ↑0.9%
Data is for July 30, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
China's Sinopharm to launch major Covid-19 vaccine trial in Brazil.
Japan to lift ban on re-entry of foreign residents from next week.
Germany starts compulsory mass Covid-19 testing at airports.
Health care workers in Brazil volunteer to test promising experimental Covid-19 vaccines.
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US:
Large gatherings across the US are leading to a rise Covid-19 cases, but they keep happening.
US House Speaker announces that mask-wearing will be mandatory for lawmakers and staff.
The US recorded at least one Covid-19 death every minute as national death toll surpassed 150,000.
The 120th US Open golf will be staged without spectators due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
UK:
England to extend self-isolation period to 10 days.
UK car production over past six months slumps to the lowest since 1954.
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Welsh Government to give arts and culture sector £53m in aid. 
PM Boris Johnson begins drive to recruit more teachers, police and NHS staff, hails their heroic efforts during the pandemic. 
India:
India’s Hetero Labs receives approval to launch anti-viral drug favipiravir to treat Covid-19.
India to allow foreign universities to open campuses in the country in attempts to strengthen the economy.
Maharashtra government extends Coronavirus lockdown till August 31.
India Inc to play it safe by extending work from home for employees amidst the pandemic. 
Australia:
Australian PM’s department refuses to publicly release 1,100 Covid-19 commission documents.
Australia reported its deadliest day of the Covid-19 pandemic as cases at elderly care homes spiked.
Australia records largest quarterly fall in inflation of 1.9% partly due to free childcare.
Queensland authorities claim Covid-19 testing blitz results are the best they could have hoped for.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Viruses from the coronavirus family responsible for Covid-19 infection may have been circulating in bats for decades.
An immune protein could help prevent severe Covid-19 infections, but experts say that time is of the essence.
A rundown of Covid-19 treatments that work and how close are we to getting more treatment methods.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Cyber security tips for professionals working from home - keep close contact with your employer and use their tech toolbox, if a tool is not working, don’t download substitutes, keep your VPN turned on, beware of phishing emails.
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Managing co-morbidities during the pandemic - understand your symptoms and get a thorough check-up done, follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly and follow social distancing, consult with a doctor if anything goes wrong.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 29, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 16,710,000 ↑1.5% 240,756 ↑14.8% 6,243 ↑34.2%
US 4,350,000 ↑1.4% 61,734 ↑9.8% 1,245 ↑15.7%
UK 300,692 ↑0.2% 581 ↓15.2% 119 ↑1600.0%
Australia 15,304 ↑2.5% 369 ↓30.6% 6 ↔0.0%
India 1,530,000 ↑3.4% 48,513 ↑1.7% 768 ↑17.4%
Data is for July 29, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Coronavirus pandemic is one big wave, not seasonal: WHO
Several countries, including Germany and Spain, tighten Covid-19 restrictions over fears of second wave.
Hong Kong leader claims country is on verge of a Coronavirus outbreak that could collapse health system.
Tourist arrivals in Thailand slump 66% amid Coronavirus pandemic.
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US:
Pfizer and BioNTech begin advanced trial of Coronavirus vaccines in the US.
Latinos account for 56% of Covid-19 infections and 46% of deaths in California: health officials
Fauci claims Coronavirus outbreak may be peaking in hard-hit US states.
CDC director says Trump government was slow to recognize Covid-19 threat from Europe.
UK:
PM Boris Johnson warns of second wave of Coronavirus, defends quarantine rule for travellers from Spain.
Scotland to increase rail services as Coronavirus restrictions ease.
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MPs claim discharging patients without Covid-19 tests to care homes at the start of the pandemic was reckless.
Number of weekly Covid-19 deaths in Wales drops again.
India:
Study states that over 50% of Mumbai's slum residents have had Covid-19.
Floods and Covid-19 hit Assam and Bihar, two of India's poorest states.
India to play role in making Covid-19 vaccine available globally: WHO Regional Director
India receives ventilators, Covid-19 test kits and other medical equipment from France.
Australia:
Emergency medical team dispatched to aged care homes in Melbourne to help contain Covid-19 outbreak.
Six Black Lives Matter protesters arrested in Sydney for breaching Covid-19 ban.
Queensland shuts border to Sydney after two women returning from Victoria without self-isolation test positive for Covid-19.
PM Morrison’s senior adviser goes into self-quarantine after being linked to a Covid-19 case.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Experts explain the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on human fertility.
When viruses switch to a new host species they need to adapt. How they adapt affects the course of a pandemic like Covid-19.
A new study suggests OTC heartburn medication probably won’t stop Coronavirus infections.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
B2B digital marketing tips to follow during the pandemic - re-assess your channel mix, update website messaging, monitor intent and respond accordingly, focus on website conversions.
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Tips from a doctor on how to stay safe during the Covid-19 outbreak - take care of overall hygiene, exercise to increase immunity, wash all clothes daily, use your non-dominant hand to open doors.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 28, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 16,470,000 ↑1.4% 209,779 ↓9.1% 4,651 ↑6.3%
US 4,290,000 ↑1.3% 56,243 ↑0.4% 1,076 ↑126.5%
UK 300,111 ↑0.2% 685 ↓8.1% 7 ↓50.0%
Australia 14,935 ↑3.7% 532 ↑17.4% 6 ↓40.0%
India 1,480,000 ↑3.1% 47,703 ↓4.5% 654 ↓7.6%
Data is for July 28, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Social gatherings of more than 2 people banned in Hong Kong to curb surge in Covid-19 cases.
Pakistan encourages worshippers to buy sacrificial animals online or wear masks when visiting cattle markets to curb spread of Covid-19.
WHO says international travel bans cannot be indefinite, claims countries must fight Covid-19 at home.
Curfew extended in Kenya for a month as Covid-19 cases surge.
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US:
Officials will have to overcome public skepticism once a Coronavirus vaccine is out: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Thousand Japanese civilians working on US bases tested for Coronavirus.
White House says President Trump not at risk of Covid-19 after security adviser tests positive.
US says Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine could be ready for use by end of 2020.
UK:
A new analysis claims the UK economy might not recover until 2024.
In UK's first case of animal infection, a cat tests positive for Covid-19.
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Spanish PM says Britain made a mistake by imposing quarantine on those travelling from Spain.
Lockdown cost UK pubs and restaurants £30bn in sales.
India:
India prepares five sites for final phase of trials of Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine.
Coronavirus disrupts supply chain, slowing down Indian rice exports.
Covid-19 cases growing fastest in India among worst affected countries.
Flood-ravaged Assam hunts for plasma for Coronavirus patients by boat and on foot.
Australia:
PM Morrison broadens membership of business advisory body assisting government with Covid-19 recovery.
PM cuts short planned interstate tour to tackle Coronavirus crisis.
The Australian Open scheduled for November, postponed due to Covid-19.
Survey reveals a third of Australians believe quarantine after overseas travel will last two years.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
A new study finds that wearing a mask and cleaning hands can prevent Coronavirus from spreading from mother to baby while breast feeding.
An easy blood test for inflammation can help doctors determine which Coronavirus patients will benefit from getting steroids and which will not.
Historian who studied H1N1 and the 1918 Flu weighs in on whether we should keep schools closed during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Getting back to work after the lockdown - plan the settling in, organise a shift based or rotational work policy, sanitise the workplace and your team, follow social distancing.
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E-learning tips for kids - establish a daily routine, choose the right place for e-learning, monitor your kid’s online behaviour, use bigger screens, help kids maintain the right posture.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 27, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 16,249,165 ↑1.4% 230,761 ↓9.7% 4,376 ↓21.3%
US 4,234,020 ↑1.3% 55,993 ↓14.5% 475 ↓48.0%
UK 299,426 ↑0.2% 745 ↓2.9% 14 ↓77.0%
Australia 14,403 ↑3.2% 453 ↑27.6% 10 ↑66.7%
India 1,435,453 ↑3.6% 49,931 ↑2.6% 708 ↑0.4%
Data is for July 27, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
China records highest daily surge in Coronavirus cases since April.
Malaysia to enforce movement control order may again if Coronavirus cases reach three digits.
Singapore scientists have developed Covid-19 test that can deliver results in 36 minutes.
Spanish government insists country is safe to visit despite recent surge in Coronavirus cases.
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US:
Experts urge the US to shut down as country tops 1,000 Coronavirus deaths for fourth consecutive day.
US increases investment in potential Covid-19 vaccine to nearly US$1 billion.
Florida overtakes New York as it records 9,300 new Coronavirus cases.
Official overseeing Coronavirus testing says turnaround times are still too long in the US.
UK:
Indoor gyms, swimming pools and indoor sports facilities in England reopen for first time since March.
Students begin to return to UK university campuses, masks made compulsory and bars to remain closed.
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21 people test Covid-19 positive at a caravan park site in Shropshire, health experts warn the number will rise.
Wales allows beauty salons and tattooists to reopen.
India:
PM Modi says Coronavirus risk persists in India even as the country registers record number of recoveries in a day.
Indian firms struggle to bring back migrant workers as Covid-19 cases continue to surge across the country. 
Bihar prepares for 'Coronavirus storm'. Experts say the state did not fix its crumbling health infrastructure in time.
Serum Institute seeks DCGI permission for next stage of clinical trials for Oxford's potential Covid-19 vaccine.
Australia:
Victoria warns of lockdown extension as the state registers daily Covid-19 record.
Australia's childcare education sector struggles to pay up to $9,000 for Covid-19 cleaning.
Number of Coronavirus cases linked to a Sydney Thai restaurant rise to 67 as NSW records 14 new cases.
Australian court orders halt to a Black Lives Matter protest due to Coronavirus concerns.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
The second Coronavirus strain may be more infectious, but researchers question whether a mutated viral strain is necessarily more transmissible among humans.
Experts say that rushing science to find a solution to the Coronavirus pandemic could be extremely risky.
Experts explain how effective a Coronavirus vaccine needs to be to stop the pandemic. A new study says if too few people get vaccinated, a vaccine that is 70% effective might not be good enough.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Communicating with your customers during the Covid-19 outbreak - address the issue head on, change your marketing strategy, build your local community, use humour carefully, avoid generalizations or statistics that change.
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Finding emergency shelter during a pandemic - assess your risk ahead of time, build your emergency kit, do not neglect other health factors, stay informed and connected, don’t be afraid to go to a public shelter.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 24, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 15,480,000 ↑1.8% 273,319 ↓2.7% 9,837 ↑41.3%
US 4,030,000 ↑1.5% 63,196 ↓8.2% 1,052 ↓6.4%
UK 297,146 ↑0.3% 769 ↑37.3% 53 ↓32.9%
Australia 13,306 ↑3.2% 410 ↓12.4% 5 ↑150.0%
India 1,290,000 ↑4.0% 49,310 ↑7.9% 740 ↓34.5%
Data is for July 24, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
COVID-19 death toll in South Africa could be far higher than expected.
Passengers on 30 flights in Canada potentially exposed to coronavirus
Belgium tightens COVID-19 measures as infections rise once again
Coronavirus clusters still popping up in China
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US:
US reports a record 4 million total cases of COVID-19 in the country so far
Mississippi COVID-19 cases continue to rise rapidly, hospitals running out of beds
Trump cancels Republican convention rally in Jacksonville due to coronavirus
Texas reports record number of daily coronavirus deaths
UK:
New face mask rules in the UK leave people confused
Luton named as new 'area of intervention' as cases witness a spike
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Thirty million people in the UK will be offered free flu jabs this winter to fight second wave of coronavirus
Leicester lockdown to be partially eased but area not safe yet
India:
India records highest ever single-day spike of 49,310 cases
14-year-old girl raped in India's largest COVID-19 care centre in South Delhi
India begins production of Oxford's coronavirus vaccine 'Covidshield'
New study finds coronavirus case numbers rising rapidly in smaller states
Australia:
Victoria reports that military troops will be brought in to bolster contact-tracing efforts
Australia reports highest number of daily COVID-19 deaths in three months
Queensland Premier declares Fairfield to be a COVID-19 hotspot
COVID-19 pandemic to cut Australia's third quarter GDP growth by 0.75 pct points
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Ancient genes make South Asian population vulnerable to COVID-19
New study in Brazil on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients finds drug to be ineffective
Scientists figure out how coronavirus is mutating, findings may help progress vaccine development
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Useful tips for switching jobs at the time of Coronavirus - keep your profile updated regularly, develop new skills, reconnect with contacts
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Ways to celebrate your child's birthday during COVID-19- bake a cake from scratch, plan a treasure hunt, request video messages from friends and family, plan a game day.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 15,200,000 ↑2.1% 280,933 ↑34.8% 6,963 ↑11.9%
US 3,970,000 ↑1.8% 68,848 ↓4.4% 1,124 ↓3.1%
UK 296,377 ↑0.2% 560 ↑25.8% 79 ↓28.2%
Australia 12,896 ↑3.8% 468 ↑30.4% 2 ↓33.3%
India 1,240,000 ↑3.8% 45,720 ↑16.7% 1,129 ↑68.3%
Data is for July 23, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
WHO expert says first Covid-19 vaccinations can't be expected before early 2021.
China plans US$1b loan to make Covid-19 vaccine accessible to Latin America: Mexican foreign ministry
Hong Kong makes face masks mandatory in all indoor public areas. 
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro extends his two-week quarantine, tests positive for Coronavirus again. 
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US:
Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations rise in many US states. President Trump acknowledges the crisis could get worse.
California surpasses New York, becomes worst-hit state in Covid-19 cases.
US government and Pfizer reach $1.95 billion agreement to produce 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine in the US.
Medical expert says pinning hopes on a Covid-19 vaccine is not the right strategy.
UK:
England to give go ahead for care home visits to resume.
PHA identifies 16 clusters of Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland. 
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Committee of MPs say UK's pandemic planning is an astonishing failure.
Britain to cut its foreign aid spending by £2.9bn due to economic impact of the pandemic.
India:
Annual Amarnath pilgrimage in Kashmir cancelled due to Covid-19.
Prices of Indian tea jump to record as Coronavirus and floods affect output.
Glenmark's phase 3 clinical trial of Favipiravir shows encouraging results.
7-day complete lockdown imposed in Manipur. CM says lockdown could extend up to 14 days.
Australia:
Victoria logs the third-highest daily rise in Coronavirus cases.
Victorians offered $300 hardship payment to stop work while awaiting Covid-19 test results.
New study suggests Covid-19 is cutting Australians' lifespan by more years than top three causes of death.
Australian trainee physicians' exam that was postponed by Covid-19, suddenly rescheduled.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Human cells infected by Coronavirus sprout filaments that may serve as a means to infect new cells.
Fever might not be a reliable filter to keep Coronavirus out of crowded spaces. Scientists say that temperature checks might actually help the spread of Covid-19.
Reducing inflammation could be a therapeutic strategy for improving immunity in older people to help them survive Covid-19. Experts explain why.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Social media marketing at the time of Coronavirus - understand the need of the hour, focus on growing your accounts and not on conversions, partner with influencers.
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Tips for eye care during the pandemic - consider switching to glasses for a while if you wear contact lenses, stock up on eye medicine prescriptions if you can, avoid rubbing your eyes, practice safe hygiene and social distancing.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 22, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 14,890,000 ↑1.4% 208,365 ↑2.4% 6,220 ↑50.9%
US 3,900,000 ↑1.8% 72,048 ↑27.0% 1,160 ↑211.8%
UK 295,817 ↑0.2% 445 ↓23.3% 110 ↑816.7%
Australia 12,428 ↑3.0% 359 ↑34.5% 3 ↑200.0%
India 1,194,085 ↑2.9% 39,168 ↑5.4% 671 ↑14.3%
Data is for July 22, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
A Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine starts final tests in Brazil.
Japan health ministry approves dexamethasone to treat Covid-19 patients. 
Study shows that undiagnosed Coronavirus infections in South Korea's Daegu city could be 27 times higher that previously thought. 
Greta Thunberg to donate $114,000 to fight Covid-19 in the Brazilian Amazon.
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US:
Trump willing to work with China to bring a successful Coronavirus vaccine to US.
California set to surpass New York as state with the most cases within days.
US prosecutors charge two alleged Chinese hackers for Covid-19 research intrusions.
New CDC data shows that number of people who have had Covid-19 is much higher than official case count.
UK:
UK passport application backlog reaches 400,000 due to Coronavirus disruption.
Experts warn that UK will be living with Coronavirus for years to come, claim vaccine is unlikely to eliminate it for good.
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DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson rejects call to quarantine travellers from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
UK government quarterly borrowing hits record high as Covid-19 took its toll on public finances.
India:
Mumbai turns to high-tech "smart helmets" to speed up Covid-19 screenings.
Delhi airport issues new Coronavirus guidelines, 7-day quarantine mandatory for all international passengers.
A study claims nearly one in four Delhi residents have been exposed to Covid-19.
Coronavirus cases among factory workers in India surge post lockdown.
Australia:
Residents of Melbourne ordered to wear masks when they leave their homes. 
Six Victorian prisons under lockdown after officer tests positive for Covid-19. Lawyers ask for release of low-risk inmates.
16,000 community sport clubs in Australia face collapse due to impact of Covid-19.
Australian meat processors at the frontline of exposure during second wave of Covid-19 infections. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Expert epidemiologist says it's currently impossible to know whether someone is immune to the Coronavirus. An antibody test can only tell you if somebody has been exposed or not.
A new analysis by the CDC finds that most Covid-19 patients share at least one of these three symptoms: fever, shortness of breath or cough. The analysis was conducted on a group of 164 Covid-19 patients.
Saliva tests could be a real gamechanger in detecting Covid-19 since the salivary glands are the first place in the body to be infected by the Coronavirus.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Adapting your business communication during the pandemic – be sensitive, use a positive, inspirational, and helpful tone, make light of the situation the right way, check for insensitive words, take a neutral or supportive stance.
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Tips to protect a new born baby from Covid-19 infection – wash hands regularly, limit get-togethers, avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth, practice good respiratory hygiene, follow a safe and hygienic preparation of food.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 21, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 14,680,000 ↑1.4% 203,467 ↓2.0% 4,122 ↑4.6%
US 3,830,000 ↑1.5% 56,750 ↓8.2% 372 ↓10.4%
UK 295,372 ↑0.2% 580 ↓20.1% 12 ↓55.6%
Australia 12,069 ↑2.3% 267 ↓26.0% 1 ↓75.0%
India 1,160,000 ↑3.8% 37,148 ↓8.1% 587 ↓13.8%
Data is for July 21, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
WHO says Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa should be a call for the rest of the continent to strengthen disease surveillance.
Coronavirus has been showing a downward trend in Pakistan, government official says.
Japan's budget will not set a spending cap on requests aimed at fighting the pandemic.
Amid fresh Covid-19 outbreaks, France makes face masks mandatory in all enclosed public spaces.
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US:
Trump claims the US has 'best mortality rate' in the world.
Covid-19 cases in Florida soar again while California cases begin to stabilise.
Bahamas bans most US tourists in effort to contain Covid-19 spread.
Medical teams from the US military deployed to California hospitals to assist in fight against Covid-19.
UK:
Local lockdown in Blackburn with Darwen could be last resort in curbing surge in Covid-19 cases.
Those traveling from Spain to Scotland will no longer need to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.
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UK government signs deals for 90 million doses of Coronavirus vaccines being developed.
Cinemas in Wales unlikely to reopen next week: trade association
India:
Indian police arrest 14 on suspicion of selling Gilead Sciences Inc’s remdesivir on black market. 
IndiGo to cut 10% of its workforce due to impact of the pandemic. 
Soldiers who die on Covid-19 duty to be declared martyrs, families to get support of Rs 15 lakh.
Deal for a vaccine with developers is too premature for India at this point: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan
Australia:
Victorian doctors seek more transparency around Covid-19-infected health workers.
Australia to grant visas to international students again to help struggling university sector.
Experts ask for Covid-19 cases in Victoria's aged care homes to be moved to hospital.
Morrison government to reduce level of income support paid out under jobkeeper and jobseeker payments.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Experts ponder over what will happen when flu meets Covid-19. Read on to know more.
A study conducted in South Korean claims that older children can spread Coronavirus just as much as adults.
A study finds evidence that confirms vertical transmission of Coronavirus from mother to foetus. Infection takes place through the womb before onset of labour.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Managing your wealth during the Covid-19 crisis - reassess your risk tolerance, think of ways to generate income from multiple sources, recalibrate your financial goals, recast your budget, rebalance your investment portfolio.
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How to camp safely during the pandemic – know the risks involved, opt for solo trips, do not sing around the campfire, do not share food, plan carefully, follow social distancing.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 20, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 14,476,729 ↑1.5% 207,701 ↓7.3% 3,942 ↓19.4%
US 3,773,260 ↑1.7% 61,796 ↓3.1% 415 ↓51.3%
UK 294,792 ↑0.2% 726 ↓12.2% 27 ↓32.5%
Australia 11,802 ↑3.2% 361 ↑75.2% 4 ↑100.0%
India 1,118,043 ↑3.8% 40,425 ↑3.9% 681 ↑25.4%
Data is for July 20, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Hong Kong leader tightens restrictions, says Covid-19 spreading out of control.
Beijing prepares to lower emergency response level of the Coronavirus outbreak.
EU leaders' discussion on post-Coronavirus recovery fund stretches into fourth day.
Cuba celebrates no local transmission of Coronavirus for first time in 130 days.
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US:
Florida reports over 10,000 new Covid-19 infections for fifth consecutive day, President Trump says "it's going to be under control".
85 babies have tested positive for Covid-19 in a Texas county since mid-March.
NIH director says long delays in Coronavirus tests are undercutting their usefulness.
Trump administration reportedly pushing to block funding for state-run testing and tracing.
UK:
British Foreign Secretary confident that Russia helped hackers target labs conducting Covid-19 research.
Coronavirus outbreak at a North Lanarkshire NHS test and trace call centre being investigated. 
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England's contact tracers reach only about 50% of Blackburn Covid-19 contacts.
Wales allows playgrounds and outdoor gyms to reopen.
India:
India's Coronavirus fatality rate drops below 2.5% for first time.
IIT-AIIMS study claims Covid-19 spread may pick pace in monsoon and winter as temperature drops. 
Two UP hospitals set to start human trials of Covaxin - India’s Covid-19 vaccine.
PM Modi spoke to CMs of seven states to take stock of flood and Covid-19 situation. 
Australia:
Australia's acting chief medical officer warns that the Covid-19 outbreak will take weeks to tame.
Melbourne to make mask-wearing compulsory in effort to bring Coronavirus outbreak under control.
Inquiry told that almost all current Coronavirus cases in Victoria may have links to hotel quarantine.
Australia to extend its loan guarantee scheme for Coronavirus-hit small businesses.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Research shows that in an hour levels of Coronavirus reduced by about 99.9 per cent on average on coated glass or stainless steel.
A study claims that skin rash could be a likely symptom of Covid-19 infection in untested patients.
Experts say that a nasal Covid-19 vaccine may be more effective in producing an immune response against the virus.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Thriving in the post-Covid-19 workplace - transition to a platform model, move to digital/virtual work, assess your skillset and expand it as needed, plan for the future.
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Strengthening your relationship during the pandemic - take some time out every day, write letters to each other, surprise your significant other with a gift via e- commerce.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 13,790,000 1.9% 256,314 11.2% 5,793 4.0%
US 3,580,000 2.3% 76,930 13.6% 939 -1.5%
UK 292,552 0.2% 641 19.1% 66 -22.4%
Australia 10,810 3.0% 315 29.1% 2 -33.3%
India 1,000,000 3.2% 34,956 6.9% 687 13.4%
Data is for July 17, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of trying to steal Covid-19 vaccine data.
Medics in Spain demand post-virus job security.
Philippines to allow some foreign nationals with long-term visas from August.
Covid-19 cases in Brazil double in less than a month as the count reaches 2 million.
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US:
Colorado and Arkansas join list of states requiring face masks in public places to control spread of Coronavirus.
CDC study finds that travel bans meant to stop Coronavirus from getting to the US came too late.
Teachers concerned about reopening of schools, start preparing their wills.
HHS asks CDC to re-post Covid-related hospital data on its website.
UK:
UK's chief scientific adviser says no reason to change working from home guidance.
NHS to get an extra £3bn in funding to prepare for possible second wave of Covid-19.
Read more >
Number of workers on UK payrolls fell by 649,000 in lockdown.
Creative industries in Wales to face thousands of job losses. 
India:
Over 125 million people in India begin a new lockdown as cases continue to surge.
Eastern India ravaged by floods as the country continues to struggle with rising Covid-19 cases. 
India becomes the third country in the world to record over one million Covid-19 cases as pandemic hits villages.
India’s electricity generation recovers during the first half of July.
Australia:
Victoria reports a record increase in daily Covid-19 cases for second consecutive day.
Majority of Covid-19 patients admitted to a Sydney hospital in March and April still have symptoms.
Experts say NSW Covid-19 cases will need to keep rising before restrictions are tightened.
Slump in international students leads to 277 job cuts in Monash University. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Experts say we are wasting critical time discussing herd immunity because it will likely never be achieved for Covid-19 or any other coronavirus.
A study has found that a cholesterol drug, fenofibrate, can downgrade the threat of Covid-19 to that of a common cold.
According to a new study, anxiety in Covid-19 patients could be a sign that the virus affects the central nervous system.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Starting your own business after retrenchment - figure out what you want to do, test your market, develop a business plan, consider your finances carefully and budget well, learn to run and market your business.
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Tips to avoid contracting Coronavirus from deliveries - leave the parcel outside for 24 hours, clean the items well, change the food container.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 16, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 13,530,000 ↑1.7% 230,495 ↑4.8% 5,572 ↓1.5%
US 3,500,000 ↑2.0% 67,717 ↓1.2% 953 ↑10.7%
UK 291,911 ↑0.2% 538 ↓56.6% 85 ↓38.4%
Australia 10,495 ↑2.4% 244 ↓10.0% 3 ↑100.0%
India 968,876 ↑3.5% 32,695 ↑11.1% 606 ↑4.1%
Data is for July 16, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
China's GDP grows 3.2% in Q2 recovering from record contraction due to Covid-19.
Hospital owner in Bangladesh arrested for issuing fake negative Coronavirus test results.
EU urges more flu vaccinations to reduce risk of simultaneous influenza and Covid-19 outbreaks. 
Officials fear reopening spike just as Canada manages to flatten the Covid-19 curve. 
Read more >
US:
Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt tests positive for Coronavirus.
Fauci says White House effort to discredit him was a major mistake.
Officials seek alternate arrangements for Covid-19 patients for when hospitals run out of ICU beds.
Walmart, Kroger and Kohl's to start requiring customers in US stores to wear masks.
UK:
Matt Hancock says no plans to make face masks mandatory in England offices.
A group of farm workers in Scotland quarantined after Covid-19 outbreak. 
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PM Johnson promises an independent inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic.
Credit card spending dropped by nearly 50% at the start of lockdown: UK Finance
India:
India reports trade surplus for first time in 18 years as pandemic hits imports.
Officials say growth of daily Covid-19 cases in India is slowing down.
IISc study claims India could have 35 lakh cases by September. 
IIT Delhi develops affordable Covid-19 test kit priced at around Rs 650.
Australia:
June unemployment in Australia at a 22-year high.
Company directors urge federal government to extend temporary Covid-19 regulatory relief.
Victorian government refuses to talk about number of Covid-19 cases among health workers and hospital surge capacity.
University of New South Wales to merge faculties and cut 493 jobs.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
A study conducted in UK’s Edinburgh University finds abnormalities in heart scans of 55% Covid-19 patients.
According to new research one in three young adults is at risk of severe Covid-19. Experts say that smoking plays a big part in that risk.
Autopsy studies of Covid-19 patients show blood clots in almost every organ and not just the lungs.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Managing remote teams effectively - make sure the equipment and tools are up-to-date, develop a communication strategy, ask your team for feedback, schedule meetings to help keep everyone in the loop, make sure your directions are clear.
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Kitchen tips that can help you in times of the Covid-19 crisis - invest in smart kitchen tools, plan your meals, maintain kitchen hygiene.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 15, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 13,300,000 ↑1.7% 219,945 ↑16.1% 5,657 ↑44.2%
US 3,430,000 ↑2.1% 68,518 ↑17.9% 861 ↑115.3%
UK 291,373 ↑0.4% 1,240 ↑134.0% 138 ↑1154.5%
Australia 10,251 ↑2.7% 271 ↑48.1% 0 0.0%
India 936,181 ↑3.2% 29,429 ↑3.3% 582 ↑5.2%
Data is for July 15, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Philippines to use police to carry out house-to-house searches for Covid-19 patients to prevent transmission.
Malaysia’s largest rubber glove manufacturer invests US$1 billion to expand its production capacity to meet surging demand amid pandemic. 
Thai PM apologises for lapse in disease control measures after 2 imported Covid-19 cases were reported in the country. 
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shows promising results in Phase 1 study, more research required. 
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US:
US CDC head says Covid-19 cases could be under control within 4-8 weeks if masks are worn.
Trump government drops plans to deport international students whose courses moved online due to the pandemic.
Alabama, Florida and North Carolina report record daily increases in Covid-19 deaths.
Key to reopening classrooms during the Coronavirus pandemic is masks: CDC director
UK:
Covid-19 test processing slows down in Wales despite fewer tests being done.
Blackburn with Darwen introduces new measures to control spread of Covid-19 after a spike in cases. 
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Restaurants, pubs and hairdressers reopen in Scotland.
Hospital admissions for heart attacks across England dropped by a third amid Covid-19 pandemic. 
India:
India likely to hit 1 million Covid-19 infections by end of the week.
Zydus starts human trials for potential Covid-19 vaccine.
Indian drugmaker Lupin shuts manufacturing plant in Gujarat as 18 staff test positive for Covid-19.
Delhi government data released on Monday shows sudden drop in total number of Covid-19 tests.
Australia:
Australian super funds received over 340,000 applications in three days under Coronavirus rules.
Australia cannot shut down to contain second wave of Covid-19: PM Scott Morrison
New South Wales and Victoria to impose harsher restrictions on movement if outbreak is not bought under control.
Australian shares fall pressured by profit-taking and Covid-19 concerns.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Antibodies from the blood of llamas could help treat severely ill Covid-19 patients.
Small study finds that 'broken heart syndrome' has increased during the pandemic. This suggests that physical, social and economic stressors are taking a physical toll.
Scientists suggest that Coronavirus could become resistant to Covid-19 drug remdesivir.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Working from home with kids around - schedule calls in the evenings if it works for you, take turns if there’s another adult in the house, coordinate playdates with friends, set and enforce expectations.
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Home care tips for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients – follow strict isolation with no contact with any family member, make sure you have at least two or three well-fitted masks, maintain proper hand hygiene at all times.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 14, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 13,080,000 ↑1.5% 189,425 ↓2.4% 3,923 ↑2.9%
US 3,360,000 ↑1.7% 58,114 ↑1.5% 400 ↑2.3%
UK 290,133 ↑0.2% 530 ↓18.5% 11 ↓47.6%
Australia 9,980 ↑1.9% 183 ↓25.0% 0 ↓100.0%
India 906,752 ↑3.2% 28,498 ↓0.7% 553 ↑10.6%
Data is for July 14, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Russia first to complete human trials of Covid-19 vaccine.
Singapore and Malaysia target August 10 to start cross-border travel for some residents and business travellers. 
Japan accuses China of pushing territorial claims during the pandemic, suspects Beijing of spreading propaganda and disinformation.
WHO warns that the pandemic will worsen if countries do not adhere to strict healthcare precautions.
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US:
Schools and businesses shut down in California as Covid-19 cases surge. 
60 percent jump in Coronavirus cases in US military during first few weeks of July.
US official says US Covid-19 vaccine program will start manufacturing by late summer.
NYC reports no new Covid-19 deaths for first time in months. 
UK:
Health experts say that in the worst-case scenario, UK could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths in second wave.
UK's Disasters Emergency Committee launch appeal to help world’s most vulnerable countries through the pandemic.
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England shoppers ordered to wear face coverings in shops and supermarkets from July 24.
Wales makes face coverings mandatory on trains and buses.
India:
Bengaluru begins second lockdown, stores selling essentials to function between 5 am and 12 pm everyday.
Jammu and Kashmir makes Covid-19 test and confirmed tickets mandatory as the Union Territory opens for tourism.
Health Minister refuses to give deadline for Covid-19 vaccine, says there is no community transmission in India.
India's exports of gem, jewellery see record fall due to Coronavirus lockdown. 
Australia:
Australia tightens restrictions as authorities struggle to contain Covid-19 outbreak in the country's southeast region.
Staff from private sector as well as Australian defence force personnel to be deployed to help Victoria’s efforts to contain Covid-19.
Sydney’s Crossroads Hotel cluster sparks warnings about spread of the virus in NSW.
Australian shares fell on Tuesday amidst a growing number of new Coronavirus cases in the country.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
New study finds that fatigue and shortness of breath persist in recovered Covid-19 patients.
Researchers warn that Coronavirus patients with high blood sugar are more than twice as likely to face death as they are at an increased risk of severe complications.
Researchers find more evidence that a TB vaccine can help fight Covid-19.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips for better video calls while working from home - choose the right environment, turn on captions, only share what you mean to share, change the screen layout to read the room.
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Making the most out of your face mask – secure the mask in place and do not touch the fabric, pick a mask with at least 2 layers, use a mask with bendable metal strips to keep your glasses from fogging, do not wear makeup under your mask.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 13, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 12,888,021 ↑1.5% 194,026 ↓11.0% 3,812 ↓22.6%
US 3,304,942 ↑1.8% 57,258 ↓9.2% 391 ↓45.5%
UK 289,603 ↑0.2% 650 ↓20.7% 21 ↓85.8%
Australia 9,797 ↑2.6% 244 ↑25.8% 1 0.0%
India 878,254 ↑3.4% 28,701 ↑0.2% 500 ↓9.3%
Data is for July 13, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
12 foreigners deported and barred from entering Singapore after breaking Covid-19 rules.
Almost 1,300 individuals at Indonesia military academy test positive for Coronavirus.
Mexico surpasses Italy to become country with fourth-highest Covid-19 death toll.
South Africa bans alcohol sales again to help contain spread of Coronavirus.
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US:
Florida registers around a quarter of all of the United States' daily infections with 15,299 new Covid-19 cases.
Cell phone data shows Americans hit the road in 10 Covid-19 hotspots despite warnings from health experts.
Hospitals in US Covid-19 hotspots face shortage of remdesivir.
Two South Carolina kids diagnosed with Coronavirus-related pediatric inflammatory syndrome.
UK:
Sturgeon says any restrictions on visitors from England will be based on risk, not politics.
UK chooses not to join the EU Covid-19 vaccine scheme.
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Scottish biotech firm lands £7m Covid-19 test safety deal with NHS Scotland.
England allows nail bars and tattoo salons to reopen as lockdown eases.
India:
Maharashtra makes positive test, doctor's prescription and Aadhaar card mandatory to buy Coronavirus drugs.
Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family test positive for Covid-19.
Workers in India challenged with growing Covid-19 waste.
UP government orders offices and markets in state to remain closed on weekends to control Coronavirus spread. 
Australia:
Australia resumes deportations to New Zealand from Melbourne despite surge in Coronavirus cases. 
Figures show 13 jobseekers per vacancy in Australia, Labor argues against cutting government support.
Australia shares rise as Covid-19 treatment drug raises hopes.
Australia's growing pub cluster adds to fears of second national wave of Coronavirus.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
A study conducted on over 17 million people in England has quantified a range of clinical risk factors for Covid-19 deaths. Read on to know more.
New study says self-isolation could increase Covid-19 susceptibility.
Inflammation caused by obesity, diabetes, liver disease, hypertension, and heart disease could be the reason for severe Covid-19 infection in high-risk groups.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Moving from disaster recovery to business continuity planning - empower your people, enlist stars of disaster recovery, pay attention to third parties, don't forget compliance, make resiliency an organizational initiative.
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Staying healthy during self-isolation - establish a routine emphasizing on healthy eating and exercise, eat immunity boosting foods, eat a balanced and varied diet, stay active at home, keep yourself hydrated.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 10, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 12,250,000 ↑1.9% 227,756 ↑6.0% 5,440 ↑1.3%
US 3,120,000 ↑2.0% 63,004 ↑7.0% 982 ↑18.5%
UK 287,621 ↑0.2% 642 ↑1.9% 85 ↓32.5%
Australia 9,059 ↑1.9% 173 ↑32.1% 0 0.0%
India 793,802 ↑3.5% 26,506 ↑6.5% 475 ↓2.5%
Data is for July 10, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Medical experts say 2021 Tokyo Olympics could pose a grave health risk to Japanese public.
People from 13 countries banned from entering Italy due to Coronavirus fears.
AirAsia boss says post Covid-19, the budget carrier will emerge "stronger" despite warnings about its future.
Singapore general elections begin amidst pandemic and recession.
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US:
Analysis finds that Covid-19 death and infection rates are higher in US prisons than the general population.
States like Florida have reopened too quickly: Dr. Anthony Fauci
US airlines cancel Hong Kong flights due to crew Covid-19 tests.
Teachers express concern as President Trump urges schools to reopen.
UK:
England, Wales and NI end quarantine rules for number of countries.
Scotland makes face coverings compulsory in shops.
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Wales to reopen playgrounds from 20 July.
Outdoor concerts, opera and plays in England to resume from this weekend. 
India:
Serum Institute of India says safe Covid-19 vaccine is six months away.
UP announces 3-day lockdown starting Friday night due to rising Covid-19 cases.
Government data shows that 85% Covid-19 deaths in India are from the 45-plus age bracket.
Indian Railways stops job recruitment due to impact of Coronavirus pandemic. 
Australia:
New data shows only 100 Victorians received state government’s $1,500 worker hardship payment.
45% of Australia's PhD candidates consider disengaging from their studies due to impact of the pandemic.
Victoria hospitals asked to reduce elective surgery over fears of overcrowding.
Australia to relax restrictions on many of the 3,000 people from Covid-19 high-rise lockdown despite surging numbers.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Study finds that conventional Coronavirus symptoms might not be sensitive enough to know which 911 patients must be tested for Covid-19.
Research suggests a tuberculosis vaccine given to children might play a significant role in reducing Covid-19 mortality rates.
There is reason for hope even in the absence of a Covid-19 vaccine. Anti-Covid drugs could likely be used to treat newly infected patients and prevent others from getting ill.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Reach your audience online during the pandemic - update your Google My Business profile, write relevant blog posts, hop on Facebook Live, do a lucky draw giveaway, write Covid-friendly captions.
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Protecting your kids from Coronavirus once schools reopen - have your child wear a mask, give them disinfectant wipes, change clothes as soon as they get home, get washable backpacks, if your child is sick, keep them home.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 9, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 12,020,000 ↑1.9% 214,930 ↑4.0% 5,370 ↓11.8%
US 3,060,000 ↑2.0% 58,906 ↑2.5% 829 ↓29.4%
UK 286,979 ↑0.2% 630 ↑8.4% 126 ↓18.7%
Australia 8,886 ↑1.5% 131 ↓22.5% 0 0.0%
India 767,296 ↑3.4% 24,879 ↑9.3% 487 ↑1.0%
Data is for July 9, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Jakarta allows cinemas to reopen even as it hits record high of daily Covid-19 cases.
Catalonia, Spain makes it compulsory to wear a mask in public at all times.
PM Trudeau claims Canada handled the Coronavirus outbreak better than US.
South Korea asks Gilead to supply remdesivir to treat over 5,000 Covid-19 patients. 
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US:
Health official claims that Trump's Tulsa rally may have contributed to spike in Covid-19 cases. 
Biden says he will reverse President Trump's withdrawal from the WHO if he wins November's election.
Gov. John Bel Edwards says Louisiana's progress against Covid-19 wiped out in past three weeks.
Trump trashes CDC school-reopening guidelines for being "very tough" and "expensive". CDC to update guidelines.
UK:
Scotland retains quarantine rules for people travelling to and from Spain.
Welsh government to get an extra £500m to help recovery from Coronavirus thanks to chancellor's statement.
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Hillingdon hospital in west London closed to all emergencies after outbreak of Covid-19 among staff.
Burger King UK may have to permanently shut up to 10% of its restaurants due economic damage triggered by Coronavirus.
India:
India's Cipla to undercut rivals with generic remdesivir priced at 4,000 rupees per vial.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala imposes 'triple lockdown' as Covid-19 cases surge.
Study claims transmission rate in India has increased for first time since March.
According to an MIT study, in the absence of a vaccine, India could see 2.87 lakh daily Covid-19 cases by winter 2021.
Australia:
Five million Melbourne residents barred from leaving home for six weeks as second lockdown begins. 
Australia to reduce number of international flights entering country to ease pressure on hotel quarantine.
Almost two dozen healthcare patients and workers test positive for Covid-19 in recent weeks in Victoria.
Australian experts raise concerns about Andrew Forrest’s Covid-19 testing deal.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
A new study conducted in London claims neurological complications of Covid-19 can include delirium, brain inflammation and nerve damage.
Study finds that 'silent spreaders' could be responsible for 50% of Covid-19 cases.
Does asthma increase your risk of contacting Covid-19? A study suggests it does not
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Communicating with your customers during the pandemic - let customers know the measures your business is taking, segment your client communications, respect your customers’ needs and adapt whenever possible, keep your employees informed and motivated.
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How to ace your studies during the pandemic - avoid distractions, let your family know you will be studying, make sure you focus, reward yourself, manage mental and physical health.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 8, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 11,800,000 ↑1.8% 206,641 ↑24.1% 6,087 ↑62.8%
US 3,000,000 ↑2.0% 57,473 ↑15.0% 1,174 ↑227.0%
UK 286,349 ↑0.2% 581 ↑65.1% 155 ↑868.8%
Australia 8,755 ↑2.0% 169 ↑23.4% 0 ↓100.0%
India 742,417 ↑3.2% 22,752 ↑2.2% 482 ↑3.2%
Data is for July 8, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
WHO acknowledges "evidence emerging" of airborne spread of Coronavirus.
Indonesia's fight against annual land forest fires hampered by Covid-19.
Southwestern Japan deals with devastating floods amid Coronavirus crisis. 
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19.
Read more >
US:
President Trump formally moves to withdraw the US from the WHO.
ICUs in 56 Florida hospitals hit capacity as Covid-19 cases surge. 
New model projects that over 200,000 will die in the US from Covid-19 by November if masks are not worn. 
Airline bookings in the US are tumbling as Covid-19 cases soar.
UK:
Three pubs in England shut after customers test positive for Covid-19. 
Wales Coronavirus death rate continues to fall.
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Scotland's finance secretary makes fresh call be allowed to switch capital funding to day-to-day revenue.
Trade body warns that half of leisure centres could close in the absence of more government support.
India:
Mumbai allows Coronavirus testing for all, no doctor's prescription needed.
Remdesivir and tocilizumab that are used to treat Covid-19 patients being sold on Delhi black market.
Centre tells states to trace and isolate contacts of at least 80% new Covid-19 cases within 72 hours.
106 doctors died in India due to Covid-19 till April 15: IMA data
Australia:
Melbourne returns to panic-buying mode in preparation for a lengthy Covid-19 lockdown.
Banks in Australia to extend Covid-19 moratorium for some borrowers for four more months. 
Victoria Covid-19 restrictions to cost Australian economy up to US$700m a week.
Some Victorian students to return to classrooms next week despite warnings of student transmission.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Spanish study casts doubt on feasibility of herd immunity to tackle the pandemic. Read on to know why.
A study found that Covid-19 patients with the Neanderthal gene were 70% more likely to need a ventilator.
Can an AC filter protect you from Covid-19? Experts say it can and suggest you install the largest MERV filter your HVAC system can handle.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Reopening your store during and after the pandemic - make safety your main priority, provide a hands-off experience, use the right materials, make sure your store projects a sense of cleanliness.
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Moving houses safely during the pandemic - stock up on disinfectants, wipes, and sanitizers, set reminders to wash/sanitize your hands, spray disinfectant on your boxes, make sure everyone wears a mask.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 7, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 11,590,000 ↑1.5% 166,486 ↓6.3% 3,740 ↑10.7%
US 2,940,000 ↑1.7% 49,990 ↑1.8% 359 ↑32.5%
UK 285,768 ↑0.1% 352 ↓31.8% 16 ↓27.3%
Australia 8,586 ↑1.6% 137 ↑57.5% 2 ↑100.0%
India 719,665 ↑3.2% 22,252 ↓8.2% 467 ↑9.9%
Data is for July 7, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Record drop in Japan's household spending as Coronavirus hits economy.
Indonesia to celebrate 75th Independence Day on small scale as Covid-19 cases rise.
Coronavirus-denying monk who defied lockdown orders defrocked by Russian Orthodox Church.
EU seeks to ramp-up production of Coronavirus antiviral remdesivir.
Read more >
US:
International students in the US may have to leave the country if their universities move to online-only courses.
US Military deploys medical personnel as Covid-19 cases surge in Texas.
We are still knee-deep in the first wave of the pandemic: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Miami-Dade County to shut restaurants as Florida's Covid-19 cases surge.
UK:
NI to receive £33m as part of UK arts support package.
PM Johnson criticised for claiming many care homes didn't follow protocol during Coronavirus outbreak.
Read more >
Coronavirus crisis to "level down" UK economy. London and South East expected to bounce back faster than Hull and Bradford.
Sturgeon asks people not to protest on the Scotland-England border. Claims the protestors do not speak for him. 
India:
Indian scientists warn that deadline to launch Covid-19 vaccine for public use is unfeasible.
Mylan NV to price its generic remdesivir in India at $64 per 100 mg.
Over 1,100 people expected to be enrolled in first two phases of COVAXIN human trials.
Police action to be taken against doctors, nurses of Noida's Sharda Hospital who quit amid Coronavirus crisis. 
Australia:
Australia unlikely to meet migration forecasts for a decade due to Covid-19 crisis. 
Trade tension with China expected to hit Australian beef and wool exports.
Human trials of Flinders University's potential Covid-19 vaccine begin in South Australia.
191 new Coronavirus cases reported in Victoria, 37 of them are linked to outbreaks.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Scientists decode ‘Happy hypoxia’ condition in Covid-19 patients. This understanding could prevent unnecessary ventilation in patients.
New study demonstrates how oropharyngeal secretions can be used as an alternative to detect Covid-19.
A study conducted by IIT Delhi shows that tea and Haritaki extracts can help fight Covid-19 thanks to their therapeutic properties.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Using Instagram to take action during the outbreak - expand your business and services digitally, get your message out and connect with your community, communicate with your customers.
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Money tips if you have lost your job - increase the size of your emergency fund, go on a strict financial diet, ensure your critical insurance plans do not lapse, borrow cautiously, look for ways to open additional income channels.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 6, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 11,420,000 ↑1.6% 177,735 ↓6.3% 3,377 ↓23.8%
US 2,890,000 ↑1.8% 49,093 ↑8.6% 271 ↑12.0%
UK 285,416 ↑0.2% 516 ↓17.3% 22 ↓67.2%
Australia 8,449 ↑1.0% 87 ↓18.7% 0 0.0%
India 697,413 ↑3.6% 24,248 ↓2.4% 425 ↓30.7%
Data is for July 6, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Hundreds of scientists claim Coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations.
Two local Coronavirus lockdowns imposed in Spain due to surge in cases.
Number of Covid-19 cases rise in Saudi Arabia after curfews lifted.
111 new Coronavirus cases confirmed in Tokyo on Sunday: NHK
US:
Over a hundred students from the University of Washington test positive for Covid-19.
Two US citizens fined for breaking Canada's 14-day quarantine rules.
FDA commissioner attacks Trump's claim that 99% Covid-19 cases are 'harmless'.
Georgia YMCA camp shut after staff and campers test positive for Covid-19. 
UK:
Four Scottish universities join research study on long-term health impact of Covid-19.
Thirteen UK universities face insolvency unless they receive government bailout.
Outdoor attractions reopen in Wales as travel restrictions are lifted. 
UK government relaxes quarantine rules for sports teams and film crews.
India:
India withdraws plans of reopening Taj Mahal as Covid-19 cases continue to surge.
India overtakes Russia to become third worst-hit by Coronavirus in the world.
DGCA extends international flight ban till July 31. 
Kerala government makes Covid-19 safety rules mandatory for a year. 
Australia:
Border between Victoria and NSW shut for first time in 100 years to stop spread of Coronavirus.
Victoria sends police force to contain Covid-19 outbreak across nine public housing towers.
Six Emirates airlines passengers who travelled to Western Australia test positive for Covid-19.
Australia shares inch lower as Covid-19 cases rise. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Researchers show that a more infectious strain of Covid-19 has become the dominant strain around the world today.
Geneva-based study claims children are as likely to spread Covid-19 as adults.
A new research study points towards possible explanations for silent hypoxemia in Coronavirus patients.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Connecting with clients during the Covid-19 pandemic – accept that the current situation is filled with uncertainty, delight with your work, communicate openly with your client.
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Making the most of family time during the outbreak - limit screen time, make family time fun, fix daily schedules, don’t forget to praise your kids.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 3, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 10,850,000 ↑1.7% 179,073 ↓10.1% 5,141 ↑4.3%
US 2,740,000 ↑1.9% 53,399 ↑2.6% 678 ↑4.0%
UK 283,757 576 ↓30.5% 89 ↓49.4%
Australia 8,001 ↑1.0% 81 ↓5.8% 0 0.0%
India 625,544 ↑3.5% 20,903 ↑9.2% 379 ↓12.7%
Data is for July 3, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Singapore health minister says increase in number of new Covid-19 cases in community is not unexpected.
Seoul returns to strict social distancing rules as number of cases surge.
Ireland sees increase in percentage of Covid-19 cases from international travel.
Primark to open five new stores in France, Poland and the US despite uncertainty due to Coronavirus.
US:
In a disturbing new trend, youngsters in Alabama are throwing Covid-19 parties, offering a payout when a person gets infected. 
McDonald's dining rooms across the US hit pause on plans to reopen as cases of Covid-19 continue to surge.
Rockland County, New York, issue subpoenas and fines to force those connected to a Covid-19 cluster to speak with contact tracers.
Health officials claim at least 152 cases of Covid-19 are linked to a bar in Michigan.
UK:
PM Johnson's father criticised for Greece trip during Coronavirus lockdown.
Government's School safety plans involve keeping groups apart in separate "bubbles".
UK to relax England's quarantine requirement for travellers from from July 10. 
UK's Centre for Ecology and Hydrology working on standardised test to check amount of Coronavirus in wastewater sample.
India:
Ahmedabad records sharp rise in non-Covid deaths highlighting how the pandemic has affected general healthcare.
India approves human trial for Zydus's Covid-19 vaccine.
India's gold imports in June plunge due to high prices and nationwide lockdown.
India's recovery rate rises to nearly 60%. 11,881 patients recover in last 24 hours.
Australia:
Australia reports drop in new Covid-19 cases, over 10,000 people refuse to be tested in Melbourne hotspots.
First clinical trials of Australian Covid-19 vaccine commence. 
PM Morrison warns against getting dependant on Coronavirus support measures.
WA doctors turn their focus to Perth children to uncover why they might not contract Coronavirus.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Swedish study finds that a third of people without symptoms of Covid-19 may have developed immunity to the virus.
Oxford University professor says Coronavirus will become part of our lives just like influenza. Claims that most of us won’t need a vaccine.
Researcher find that mini-brains - tiny tissue cultures that simulate whole human organs - can be infected by Coronavirus.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Retiring during the Covid-19 era – take up volunteer work, network with friends and neighbours, talk to people in a similar position as you, plan well.
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Hosting the perfect indoor picnic during the pandemic - recreate the great outdoors with plants and flowers, read some poetry, move furniture aside and clear up space, set up a BBQ grill on your terrace.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 2, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 10,670,000 ↑2.1% 199,268 ↑15.2% 4,928 ↓14.0%
US 2,690,000 ↑2.3% 52,048 ↑18.6% 652 ↓48.7%
UK 313,483 ↑0.3% 829 ↑20.3% 176 ↑13.5%
Australia 7,920 ↑1.1% 86 ↑28.4% 0 0.0%
India 604,641 ↑3.3% 19,148 ↑2.7% 434 ↓14.4%
Data is for July 2, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Primary and secondary schools in Malaysia to reopen on July 15.
Covid-19 patients and those in quarantine will not be allowed to vote in the Singapore 2020 General Elections.
New Zealand health minister resigns after breach of lockdown rules.
Czech Republic holds 'farewell party' for pandemic, despite WHO warning that the pandemic was not even close to being over.
US:
Trump predicts that the Coronavirus infection will 'disappear'; maintains that face masks do not need to be mandatory to curb spread of virus.
The number of Coronavirus cases in the US military more than doubled in the last 3 weeks.
300 teens exposed to Coronavirus at a "pong fest" that took place late June in Lakeway, Texas.
31% Asian Americans subject to racist slurs since start of the Coronavirus pandemic: Report
UK:
Over 12,000 people in the UK to lose jobs as firms announce cuts in the past 48 hours.
Official figures show that the death rate in Scotland has returned to normal levels.
Report finds no obvious source for recent Coronavirus outbreak in Leicester.
Cluster of Covid-19 cases identified across south west Scotland and north west England.
India:
Tamil Nadu police officers could face murder charges over deaths of two men who were in custody after allegedly breaking Covid-19 restrictions.
Karnataka officials apologise after footage showing them dumping bodies of Covid -19 victims caused outrage.
Goa opens borders for tourists, 250 hotels allowed to operate.
AIIMS worker claims testing has reduced in the national capital despite significant increase in fatality rates.
Australia:
Australia's carbon pollution reduced by 7% due to transport slump during lockdown: Report
Chief Health Officer says call to place guards at Melbourne's high-risk quarantine hotels was not his alone. 
Sydney Balmain Woolworths employee tests positive for Covid-19. Fifty co-workers asked to self-isolate.
The Northern Territory records its first case of Covid-19 since April 6.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Researchers identify the cause of blood clotting in Covid-19 patients. Findings may aid in the treatment of patients.
Study finds lung impairment in recovering Covid-19 patients. The study was conducted on 57 adult Covid-19 patients.
Stem cell technology helps researchers learn how Coronavirus can attack heart muscles.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Adjusting your business development plan during the pandemic – do not pause digital transformation projects, improve social media engagement, share digital content, stay connected digitally, help clients prioritize their projects.
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Tips for safe online transactions during lockdown - keep your bank/merchant account number private, learn to spot phishing scams, use trusted networks only, use a comprehensive security solution.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
July 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 10,450,000 ↑1.8% 172,929 ↑8.0% 5,728 ↑53.6%
US 2,630,000 ↑1.5% 43,880 ↑5.6% 1,270 ↑278.0%
UK 312,654 ↑0.2% 689 ↓15.4% 155 ↑520.0%
Australia 7,834 ↑0.9% 67 ↓17.3% 0 0.0%
India 585,493 ↑3.3% 18,653 ↑0.7% 507 ↑21.3%
Data is for July 1, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Peel Region, Canada, moves to make masks in indoor public spaces mandatory.
South Korea starts distributing Covid-19 treatment remdesivir donated by Gilead Sciences.
The biggest LGBTQ nightclub in Peru converted into a grocery store to survive the pandemic.
Tokyo announces that it will rely more on advice of a committee of experts and move away from numerical targets to control Coronavirus.
US:
US secures nearly entire worldwide stock of remdesivir - a potential Covid-19 treatment.
Senate extends Coronavirus subsidy program for small businesses to August 8.
US Army quarantines 90 students and personnel of survival training course after one tested positive for Covid-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci issues stark warning that new Covid-19 cases in the US could rise to 100,000 a day.
UK:
UK economy hit by worst contraction since 1979.
Doctors say government must provide vital data quickly to taget local outbreaks.
Shirtmaker TM Lewin to close all UK shops, about 600 workers to lose jobs. 
Death rate in the UK falls below five-year average for first time since mid-March.
India:
Modi government extends free foodgrain distribution scheme for the poor battling Coronavirus. 
Wedding in Bihar turns tragic as groom dies and 111 guests test positive for Coronavirus. 
PM Modi chairs meeting to review preparations being undertaken for vaccine against Covid-19. 
Pandemic may set back Indian banks' recovery by years: S&P Global Ratings
Australia:
About 320,000 people put under lockdown in Melbourne to stop rise in Covid-19 cases. 
Australian government fears millions of Covid-19 testing kits bought from Andrew Forrest could go to waste.
Increase in Covid-19 cases in Victoria stalls return of most professional sports.
A-League matches to be held mainly in NSW because of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Study claims that being HIV-positive may not put patients at a greater risk of suffering from severe Covid-19 complications.
A team of researchers have profiled the body's immune response to Covid-19. The study has identified potential therapeutic targets for Covid-19.
A study conducted on 4,000 children and young people finds that a third of young people are having more mental health difficulties during lockdown.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips to keep employees and customers safe after you reopen your business - review state health and safety guidelines, sanitize your workplace, sanitize company vehicles, screen your employees daily.
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Managing the impact of the pandemic in the construction industry - talk to your insurer, implement new safety practices at work, assess your current financial position, review existing contracts and keep communication lines open.
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