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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 10,270,000 ↑1.6% 160,047 ↑0.1% 3,730 ↑22.7%
US 2,590,000 ↑1.6% 41,556 ↑7.5% 336 ↑26.8%
UK 311,965 ↑0.3% 814 ↓9.7% 25 ↓30.6%
Australia 7,767 ↑1.1% 81 ↑80.0% 0 0.0%
India 566,840 ↑3.4% 18,522 ↓4.8% 418 ↑10.0%
Data is for June 30, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
WHO to send team to China to investigate Coronavirus origins.
New Zealand says APEC 2021 summit to be virtual to avoid travel risks.
Authorities extend lockdown in Gütersloh, Germany after outbreak at a nearby meat processing plant.
Thailand to let in some foreign travellers and allow bars to reopen on July 1.
US:
At least 16 US states roll back reopening plans to reduce surge in Covid-19 cases.
The FBI urges citizens to beware of fake Coronavirus antibody tests.
Arizona closes bars, gyms, movie theaters for 30 days due to spike in number of cases. 
US to join summit to formulate plans for global green recovery from Coronavirus crisis. 
UK:
Scotland has no plans of quarantining UK visitors: Nicola Sturgeon
Stricter lockdown measures announced in Leicester as number of Covid-19 cases in the city rise.
Northern Ireland puts plans of compulsory face masks on public transport on hold.
Welsh Government to allow two households to meet indoors and stay overnight from next Monday.
India:
Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccine set to enter human trials.
PM Modi's '$1bn' Covid-19 fund faces criticism over lack of transparency.
India set to enter Unlock 2 mode on July 1. Schools and colleges to remain closed till July 31.
Union Minister claims Coronavirus will not deter India's first human space mission.
Australia:
Coronavirus recession causes housing stress in the young and job losses in older workers.
Victoria residents may be asked to wear face masks in light of rising Coronavirus cases: chief medical officer
SA government’s decision to introduce quarantine rules for its teams disrupts AFL’s fixture planning. 
Zimbabwe tour of Australia for three One-Day internationals in August postponed due to the pandemic. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
According to a new study, commonly used statin drugs can help in reducing the death rate in hospitalized Coronavirus patients.
Research shows that at least 50% of Covid-19 patients continue to suffer from breathing difficulties and general weakness weeks and possibly months after they recover.
Michigan researchers find that 4 types of respiratory infection causing human coronaviruses are sharply seasonal.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Rebuilding your small business after Coronavirus - assess your financial damage from Covid-19, take a second look at your business plan, check your financing options, revisit your budgeted amount for spends.
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Tips to safely order food during the pandemic – ask the restaurant for their process of curbside pickup, pay by card, choose contactless delivery, handle packaging carefully.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 29, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 10,110,000 ↑1.6% 159,946 ↓11.6% 3,041 ↓34.2%
US 2,550,000 ↑1.6% 38,673 ↓9.0% 265 ↓47.0%
UK 311,151 ↑0.3% 901 ↑1.2% 36 ↓64.0%
Australia 7,686 ↑0.6% 45 ↓2.2% 0 0.0%
India 548,318 ↑3.7% 19,459 ↓2.2% 380 ↓7.3%
Data is for June 29, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Half a million people put in lockdown in China in attempts to contain new Covid-19 cluster.
Sri Lanka lifts nationwide lockdown. Officials say there has been no community spread of virus. 
Brazil signs deal with the UK for Covid-19 vaccine project. 
Indonesian President threatens to disband government agencies and reshuffle ministers over Covid-19 response.
US:
Fauci claims that a Covid-19 vaccine may not get America to herd immunity if many people refuse to get it.
Spread of Coronavirus has taken a swift and very dangerous turn in Texas: Governor Greg Abbott
Only two US states - Connecticut and Rhode Island - report a decline in new Coronavirus cases.
HHS secretary warns that the 'window is closing' for the US to get Covid-19 under control. 
UK:
Number of mobile Covid-19 testing units across the UK will more than double in coming weeks.
Shops and factories reopen in Scotland as lockdown restrictions are eased. 
Wales Education Minister plans full return for schools in September if scientific advice says it is safe.
Scotland records no new Covid-19 death for third consecutive day.
India:
India opens the Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre, one of the world's largest hospitals to fight Coronavirus.
ICMR to scale up antigen-based Covid-19 testing.
INS Kesari returns after delivering 580 tonnes of aid to Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar and Comoros.
Sensex falls over 400 points. Markets open nervous as Coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Australia:
Repost says Australian economy needs up to $90bn extra to recover from Coronavirus shock.
Regional media in Australia to gain federal funding after “catastrophic” decline in advertising revenue.
Australia sees record spike in Covid-19 cases in over two months. 
Victoria to enforce mandatory testing for travelers and plans to put some suburbs back into lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
A study conducted on over 500 children in 20 countries claims that Covid-19 in children is usually mild and fatalities are rare.
A test trial by Journal of American Medical Association shows that Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory gout drug, helps in faster recovery of Covid-19 patients.
A small study conducted on 18 Covid-19 positive infants shows that most babies with Covid-19 have mild illness, with fever being the main symptom.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
How blogging can help your business during the pandemic – you can educate your audience via your blog posts, you can pique their interest in your products/services, blogging can help improve your website’s SEO.
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Adapting your media plan during the Covid-19 outbreak - maintain a steady course with ad spend, focus on new customer data, value brand strength over short-term sales.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 26, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 9,580,000 ↑1.9% 181,108 ↑6.0% 6,711 ↑29.1%
US 2,420,000 ↑1.7% 40,949 ↑19.2% 2,437 ↑224.5%
UK 307,980 ↑0.4% 1,118 ↑71.5% 149 ↓3.2%
Australia 7,558 ↑0.5% 37 ↑27.6% 1 0.0%
India 490,401 ↑3.7% 17,296 ↑2.2% 407 ↓2.6%
Data is for June 26, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Indonesia forced to scale back forest protection due to Coronavirus budget cuts.
Singapore to run Covid-19 tests on all individuals aged 13 and above with symptoms of acute respiratory infection. 
Coronavirus vaccine uncertain, could take a year before one is invented: head of WHO
Europe experiences an increase in weekly Covid-19 cases for the first time in months.
US:
Experts claim over 20 million Americans could have contracted Covid-19. This number is 10 times more than the official count.
Vice President Pence to lead public Coronavirus task force briefing on Friday. This will be the first public meeting in almost two months.
Government Accountability Office finds widespread delays in US government Coronavirus response.
Biden attacks Trump for Coronavirus response. 
UK:
North Ireland to reduce social distancing requirement from 2m to 1m from Monday.
Bradford College to cut over 100 jobs due to Coronavirus cuts. 
Public Health England seeks volunteers from NHS staff and other public service workers for antibody test trials.
England to resume driving lessons from 4 July. 
India:
New Delhi converts spiritual centre into huge quarantine facility to handle rising Covid-19 cases. 
Indian Railways cancels all regular train services till 12 August as Covid-19 cases continue to surge. 
Team from health ministry to visit Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana to assess Covid-19 situation. 
Top cities in India see massive drop in housing sales amidst Coronavirus crisis. 
Australia:
PM Morrison says Australia is on track to further ease Coronavirus curbs.
Virgin Australia’s administrators agree to sell airline to Bain Capital. The deal will recapitalise the airline and retain thousands of jobs.
Australian Medical Association asks government to set up national centre for disease control to advice government on management of pandemics.
A McDonald’s worker in Melbourne tests positive for Coronavirus. Case is believed to be linked to outbreak driven by household parties.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
According to new research, Covid-19 herd immunity can be achieved with less infected people than previously estimated.
Should you delay cancer treatment due to Covid-19? A new study says cancer patients who suffer from Covid-19 don't fare any worse than other patients.
While dexamethasone appears to help severely ill Covid-19 patients, it could be risky for those with a mild infection.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips to adapt your business budget post Coronavirus – pay attention to changed income, utilize financial forecasting, reevaluate your emergency fund, prioritize paying back debts.
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Tips to refinance your mortgage during the pandemic - shop around for rates and lenders, search for lenders through a variety of sources, stick to your safety standards when you can.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 25, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 9,400,000 ↑1.8% 170,912 ↑3.2% 5,197 ↓7.0%
US 2,380,000 ↑1.3% 34,339 ↓1.1% 751 ↓9.1%
UK 306,862 ↑0.2% 652 ↓29.2% 154 ↓45.0%
Australia 7,521 ↑0.4% 29 ↑61.1% 1 ↑100%
India 473,105 ↑3.7% 16,922 ↑6.0% 418 ↓10.1%
Data is for June 25, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Taiwan investigates first possible local case of Covid-19 in over two months, more than 100 people put under quarantine. 
Tokyo office cluster pushes Covid-19 cases in the capital to highest in 7 weeks.
IMF lowers its global growth forecast for 2020 and 2021 in face of the pandemic, predicts a decline of 5% this year.
Thousands gather to celebrate Victory Day in Russia, ignoring calls to stay at home.
US:
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut insist on 14-day self-isolation for travellers from states where virus cases are rising.
California, Texas and Florida, three US states with the most population, see record increases in new Coronavirus cases.
New research suggests that Black Lives Matter protests across the US have not led to a jump in Covid-19 cases.
Experts forecast that there will be 179,106 Coronavirus deaths in the US by October 1, claim mask-wearing order could save over 33,000 lives.
UK:
Duke of Cambridge visits volunteers taking part in Oxford University's Coronavirus vaccine trial.
Human trials of a potential Covid-19 vaccine begin in the UK.
Researchers in Edinburgh to trial salt water as possible Covid-19 treatment.
Swissport set to cut over half of its UK workforce to survive the Covid-19 crisis. 
India:
Government calls in the army to manage new treatment centres in Delhi as number of cases surge. 
AIIMS director claims India is vulnerable to second wave of Coronavirus.
4.16% of Covid-19 patients in India need ventilator support: Union health ministry
US accuses Air India of discriminatory practices and curbs repatriation flights by the carrier both to and from the country.
Australia:
Australia's national carrier, Qantas, to axe 6,000 jobs due to impact of Coronavirus.
Over 1,000 Australian defence force personnel to offer free Covid-19 testing to contain outbreak in two Victorian suburbs.
NSW's snow resort owners fear tourists will bring in Coronavirus, focing them to shut down. 
Sydney primary school to be closed after a year 2 student tested positive for Coronavirus. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Pregnant Covid-19 positive women are more likely to be admitted to the ICU and put on a ventilator compared to infected women who are not pregnant. Read on to know why.
Doctors are seeing many complaints from migraine sufferers during the pandemic, and here is why.
Covid-19 antibodies may fade in just two months after infected people recover.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
How to help your eCommerce business grow during the Covid-19 era – build brand loyalty, focus on latest trends, optimize your site, manage your supply chain well.
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Coping with work-from-home burn out - establish boundaries, combine easy tasks with hard ones, identify a “power hour” when you feel most productive, take a coffee break.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 24, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 9,230,000 ↑1.9% 165,635 ↑21.2% 5,588 ↑63.2%
US 2,350,000 ↑1.7% 34,720 ↑10.6% 826 ↑93.4%
UK 306,210 ↑0.3% 921 ↓3.9% 280 ↑1766.7%
Australia 7,492 ↑0.2% 18 ↑38.5% 0 ↔0.0%
India 456,183 ↑3.6% 15,968 ↑6.9% 465 ↑49.0%
Data is for June 24, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Beijing to fast track Covid-19 mass testing as number of cases continue to rise. 
Recovered Covid-19 patients from South Korea's Shincheonji church to donate plasma for research.
Authorities reimpose lockdown restrictions in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, after spike in cases.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro ordered to wear a face mask in public or face a fine.
US:
17 Ohio high school students test positive for Covid-19 after trip to Myrtle Beach.
EU considers blocking American travelers to contain spread of Covid-19.
Experts claim that Coronavirus could result in up to 500,000 fewer births in the US.
Coronavirus has brought the US to its knees: CDC director
UK:
Government announces that the daily Downing Street press conference on Covid-19 has been stopped.
Sturgeon asks Scots not to travel to other parts of the UK even as lockdown restrictions are being eased.
UK trade body warns that one in six car industry jobs could be lost due to impact of the pandemic.
Students and staff at a Sussex primary school told to self-isolate after child tests positive.
India:
India allows Rath Yatra to go ahead in 'limited' capacity as Covid-19 cases rise. 
Government asks Ramdev's Patanjali for details of medicine it claims is for treatment of Covid-19. Firm asked to stop advertising for product.
North Eastern Railway deploys train coaches converted into Covid-19 isolation wards at 14 stations.
ICMR revises its Covid-19 testing strategy, says all symptomatic persons may be tested.
Australia:
Australia records its first Covid-19 death in a month. Victoria’s chief health officer announced that a Covid-19 positive man in his 80s died overnight.
ABC board elects to take a 10% pay cut over six months amid Covid-19 economic slump.
Australia disburses $3.3 million through UNICEF to help in Indonesia's fight against Covid-19.
Royal Australian Mint sees “virtually no demand” for coins during the Covid-19 era. 
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Studies from around the world find a prevalence of neurological abnormalities in Covid-19 patients. Patients can display mild symptoms like headaches, loss of smell and tingling sensations, and severe symptoms like the inability to speak, strokes and seizures.
Critical Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care are 10 times more likely to suffer cardiac arrest or heart rhythm disorders compared to other Covid-19 patients.
Can the usual childhood vaccine help fight Coronavirus? Experts propose giving a booster dose of the MMR vaccine to ramp up immunity.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Managing your business when employees can’t work from home – update and enforce sanitary health practices, encourage social distancing, expand sick leave, communicate with customers, close and clean if exposure happens.
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Tips for students to manage money during the pandemic - check your direct debits to prevent unnecessary spending, use a money managing app, use your overdraft as a buffer, save money on your entertainment.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 9,060,000 ↑1.5% 136,633 ↑5.5% 3,423 ↓13.6%
US 2,310,000 ↑1.3% 31,390 ↑21.7% 427 ↑66.8%
UK 305,289 ↑0.3% 958 ↓21.5% 15 ↓65.1%
Australia 7,474 ↑0.2% 13 ↓48.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 440,215 ↑3.5% 14,933 ↑0.8% 312 ↓29.9%
Data is for June 23, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
WHO calls for increase in dexamethasone production to treat critically ill Covid-19 patients.
Thousands gather across France to celebrate Festival of Music, defying lockdown restrictions.
Saudi Arabia to hold very limited Haj this year to curb Coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf.
Chinese expert claims Beijing will see 'cliff-like' drop in Coronavirus cases this week.
US:
Half of US states see surge in Coronavirus cases, officials warn that the first wave of infection is far from over.
Concerns rise that Trump may pressure FDA to rush Coronavirus vaccine by presidential election.
12 bars in Texas lose alcohol permits for breaking Coronavirus safety protocols.
Trump confirms he did say that the United States would look better if fewer Coronavirus tests were performed.
UK:
Local lockdown could be enforced to control Coronavirus outbreak at a food factory on Anglesey.
Number of confirmed Covid-19 cases fall to pre-lockdown levels in the UK.
Cinemas, museums and galleries will be allowed to reopen in England from 4 July. 
Northern Ireland to allow groups of up to six to meet indoors as lockdown restrictions relax. 
India:
Delhi set to convert luxury hotels into centres to treat mild Coronavirus patients.
‘Mission Zero’ action plan launched in Mumbai to combat Covid-19. 50 mobile dispensaries to conduct preliminary examinations of patients in various parts of Mumbai for next few weeks. 
Scientists in India detect for the first time Covid-19 gene in wastewater.
For every one lakh population, India has 30.04 Coronavirus cases. Global average is over three times at 114.67.
Australia:
Premier Daniel Andrews warns that spike in Victoria Coronavirus cases can result in 'significant community transmission'.
Deloitte cuts 700 jobs in Australia due to impact of the pandemic. 
Victorian Coronavirus testing centres face pressure of new testing blitz. Those seeking to get tested forced to wait for hours or turned away.
Australian officials ask residents in Covid-19 hotspots to avoid travel outside their suburbs.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Can wearing contact lenses increase your risk of contacting Coronavirus? Experts say there is no evidence proving that the virus can colonize the lens and remain there.
Doctors to conduct an observational study to find out if making Covid-19 patients lie on their bellies can improve oxygen levels.
Study shows that some Covid-19 patients exhibit clinical signs of brain damage.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Hiring an emotionally intelligent candidate during the pandemic - use behaviour interview techniques, use AI hiring tools, ask questions based on inspiration, role models and goals.
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Managing freelancers in a post-Covid-19 world - analyze your hiring needs, develop a pool of freelancers, select a freelancer management system, source freelance talent quickly and efficiently.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 22, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 8,926,399 ↑1.5% 129,564 ↓20.0% 3,962 ↓5.9%
US 2,280,912 ↑1.1% 25,793 ↓24.5% 256 ↓57.8%
UK 304,331 ↑0.4% 1,221 ↓5.7% 43 ↓66.4%
Australia 7,461 ↑0.3% 25 ↓7.4% 0 ↔0.0%
India 425,282 ↑3.6% 14,821 ↓3.8% 445 ↑45.4%
Data is for June 22, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Police reinforcement sent to maintain Coronavirus quarantine on a tower block in Goettingen, Germany.
Saudi Arabia lifts Covid-19 curfew. Economic and commercial activities to resume, international travel and religious pilgrimages to remain banned. 
China bans import of US chicken, shuts Beijing Pepsi plant to fight Covid-19.
Tourists return to Spain as state of emergency ends. 
US:
Officials warn that more young people across the South of the US are testing positive for Coronavirus.
White House adviser claims Trump's call to slow Covid-19 testing was 'tongue-in-cheek'.
Large companies across the US are reducing headcounts as a result of Coronavirus.
US stock futures fall amidst fear of second wave of Coronavirus. 
UK:
PM Boris to announce on Tuesday if hospitality sector in England can reopen on 4 July and if the social distancing rule can be relaxed.
Waste water at sewage works to be tested in Scotland to help detect local spikes of Coronavirus.
Parent groups in Scotland push to scrap blended learning and have kids return to school five days a week. 
Wales lifts ban on weddings and civil partnerships, however, big celebrations will not be allowed.
India:
Glenmark launches Covid-19 drug to treat mild to moderate cases of the infection. 
Covid-19 hotspots emerge in rural villages across India.
Indian shares edge higher. Pharma and financial stocks surge.
Number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra police has crossed 4,000.
Australia:
Report claims Australia faces a high risk of Coronavirus second wave as shops and workplaces reopen.
Australian shares fall as rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country diminish hopes of a quick economic recovery.
Traffic in Sydney back to 90 percent of pre Covid-19 levels.
Sydney drivers eligible for toll-free motoring for next three months as part of Covid-19 recovery.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Italian astrophysicists say ultraviolet rays produced by the sun can help kill Coronavirus. They have built a model to give an estimate of how long it would take to kill Coronavirus in over 100 countries.
Covid-19 patients who have high levels of cortisol in their blood are at a greater death risk from the virus.
A study conducted in China finds that Coronavirus patients who do not show symptoms may have a weaker immune response to the virus.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
How to ace display advertising during Covid-19 – test pay-per-conversion bid strategies, monitor your placement reports more frequently, get proactive with your exclusion strategy, work on your managed placement campaigns.
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How pregnant women can stay safe during the pandemic - stay at home as much as possible, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently, do not use public transport.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 8,142,129 ↑1.8% 141,063 ↑19.1% 6,856 ↑103.3%
US 2,137,731 ↑1.1% 23,705 ↑18.8% 836 ↑111.6%
UK 298,136 ↑0.4% 1,279 ↑32.1% 233 ↑513.2%
Australia 7,347 ↑0.2% 12 ↓20.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 354,065 ↑3.2% 10,974 ↑2.9% 2,003 ↑427.1%
Data is for June 17, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
German government appeals to citizens to download their newly launched Coronavirus warning app.
New Zealand's Covid-free run comes to an end with two new cases from the UK.
Indonesia prepares for phased reopening of schools in low-risk areas.
Second Coronavirus wave in Asia won't be as economically damaging as first wave: Morgan Stanley economist
US:
Some US states report a record-high in their daily numbers as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.
Mike Pence tries to declare the pandemic over as Preseident Trump pushes to reopen the economy and resume campaigning.
Defense officials warn that China is exploiting the pandemic to wage economic warfare on America.
Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, claims US economy faces significant uncertainty in months ahead.
UK:
UK experts claim low doses of Dexamethasone can help save seriously ill Covid-19 patients. 
England's biggest councils to see large-scale reductions to services.
Government of Wales pledges to support everyone over the age of 16 who faces unemployment due to impact of Covid-19.
Leading surgeon says NHS staff need to be tested for Coronavirus twice a week.
India:
India receives first tranche of 100 ventilators from the US.
AIIB approves $750 million loan to India to help with the country's Covid-19 response.
PM Modi to hold second round of consultation with CMs today. Reports say West Bengal CM may not attend the meeting after being denied spot as a speaker.
Covid-19 infectivity may be going down in India, despite rise in number of cases. 
Australia:
Organizations concerned over lack of transparency in the granting process of NSW government’s $50m Covid-19 relief fund for the arts.
Cricket Australia CEO, Kevin Roberts, sacked over Coronavirus response. CA in attempts to restore public confidence.
Australia's Foreign Minister, Marise Payne, accuses Russai and China of spreading disinformation and undermining democracy.
Australia to disburse $4.2 million in aid towards Indonesia’s Covid-19 recovery through the WHO.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
In a recent study, Japanese researchers found that the odds of asymptomatic Covid-19 patients developing symptoms are rather slim.
Covid-19 can cause such massive damage that it can leave the lungs of victims completely unrecognisable.
The first risk prediction model has been developed to forecast a patient's likelihood of being Covid-19-positive.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips for staying at hotels and rentals during the pandemic - check out the establishment’s website, call to ask what has been done to reduce transmission risk, wear a face mask, practice social distancing in common areas, disinfect surfaces.
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Protecting your workplace from Covid-19 - use a visitor management system, pre-check questions at visitor registration kiosks, know who has visited your workplace, tell visitors how infection risks can be reduced.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 16, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 8,000,847 ↑1.5% 118,436 ↓2.9% 3,373 ↑7.8%
US 2,114,026 ↑1.0% 19,957 ↑2.1% 395 ↑33.4%
UK 296,857 ↑0.3% 968 ↓36.1% 38 ↑5.6%
Australia 7,335 ↑0.2% 15 ↓16.7% 0 ↔0.0%
India 343,091 ↑3.2% 10,667 ↓7.3% 380 ↑16.9%
Data is for June 16, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Strict lockdown measures and mass testing rolled out to contain spread of Coronavirus in Beijing.
Amidst Covid-19 concerns, fresh polio cases begin to emerge in Afghanistan.
Origins of new cluster of Covid-19 infections in Beijing are not certain: WHO officials
Conflicting statements by officials spark confusion over Spain's rules for UK travellers.
US:
American Red Cross to start testing donor blood for Covid-19 antibodies.
CDC releases report with detailed demographic breakdown of those diagnosed with Covid-19.
Several Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans players test positive for Coronavirus,
New forecast projects U.S. Covid-19 deaths to cross 200,000 by October.
UK:
Hotels and bars in Northern Ireland to reopen from 3 July.
Non-essential shops in Wales could be given permission to reopen at next lockdown review.
Mayor of Bedford calls easing of lockdown premature, asks residents to stay home.
In letter to PM Boris, restaurant bosses warn that the sector faces mass job cuts without more help from government.
India:
Centre asks states to cap Covid-19 treatment cost at private hospitals. 
PM Modi to meet CMs for over two days to discuss the Covid-19 situation.
India approves first antigen-based COVID-19 testing kit.
India increases number of Covid-19 testing labs to 901; recovery rate rises to 51.08%.
Australia:
Nurses union claims Australia mishandled Covid-19 spread in aged care.
PM says it is unrealistic to expect every business to be saved. Says it will take two years for economy to recover.
Health official says Ruby Princess would have been assessed as medium Covid-19 risk before its arrival in Sydney.
Australian market tumbles amidst fear of second wave of Covid-19.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Researchers believe that the new Coronavirus has mutated in a way that can make it more infectious.
Scientists set to test theory that blood clots are caused by hormone imbalance triggered by Covid-19 infection.
Researchers find that while heat and humidity can slow the spread of Coronavirus, longer hours of sunlight can lead to a higher incidence of the disease.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips to live alone while isolating - build routine into your days in self-isolation, set three manageable goals per day, be kind to yourself.
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Adjusting your small business to reopen after the pandemic – learn hoe to deal with Covid-19 fatigue, make smart investments, run a virtual event, change your marketing philosophy, establish an emergency fund.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 15, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 7,882,230 ↑1.6% 121,922 ↓8.6% 3,129 ↓25.4%
US 2,094,069 ↑0.9% 19,543 ↓23.5% 296 ↓61.4%
UK 295,889 ↑0.5% 1,514 ↑6.2% 36 ↓80.1%
Australia 7,320 ↑0.2% 18 ↑50.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 332,424 ↑3.6% 11,502 ↓3.6% 325 ↑4.5%
Data is for June 15, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Cafes and restaurants to open across France, travel to other European countries to be allowed.
Intense criticism of government’s Covid-19 response causes Chile’s health minister to quit.
Coronavirus cluster in Beijing market sparks fears of second Covid-19 wave.
Hong Kong Disneyland, which has been closed for five months, is set to reopen on June 18.
US:
Violations of Covid-19 restrictions in New York could cause state to roll back its reopening: Gov. Andrew Cuomo
US stock futures fall, indicating that global stocks may be headed for a volatile week.
US willing to share Covid-19 vaccine with allies once products are available.
Republicans downplaying concerns that Trump’s Tulsa rally will contribute to spread of Coronavirus.
UK:
Hotels, bars and cafes in Northern Ireland could reopen in early July.
PM Boris commissions a review into the 2m social distancing rule.
Scottish housing minister writes to UK government asking for more help on housing rent support.
Group of MPs seek free visa extension for all foreign NHS and social care workers.
India:
India to covert 500 train carriages into Covid-19 wards in Delhi to manage surging cases.
Over half of India's Coronavirus patients have recovered: Government data
ICMR-funded study claims India could reach Covid-19 peak by mid-November.
India is now the 9th worst-hit nation in terms of Covid-19 deaths.
Australia:
PM Morrison and opposition leader Albanese outline competing visions for Australia's Coronavirus recovery.
Majority of Australians believe extending jobkeeper and jobseeker would help in Covid-19 recovery.
Two schools in Melbourne shut after four students test positive.
Australia lifts more Coronavirus restrictions, cinemas and gyms set to reopen.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Experts suspect Covid-19 antibodies will confer immunity and the implications of this could be wide-ranging.
Here’s what we know so far about the origins of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Testing people too early in the course of Covid-19 infection could result in a false negative diagnosis: Study
A small study in the U.S. find that ventilators can be shared safely by two Covid-19 patients for up to two days.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Best practices for small businesses during the pandemic - prioritize critical operations, use proper cleaning procedures in the workplace, allow sick employees to stay home, implement teleworking policies.
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Sanitizing your home to stay safe from Coronavirus – use alcohol-based cleaners, wear rubber gloves and a mask while cleaning, use detergent and warm water to clean upholstery, disinfect the toilet seat.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 12, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 7,481,063 ↑1.9% 137,075 ↑3.2% 4,762 ↓9.0%
US 2,023,347 ↑1.1% 22,883 ↑11.0% 896 ↓2.4%
UK 291,409 ↑0.4% 1,266 ↑26.2% 151 ↓38.4%
Australia 7,285 ↑0.1% 9 ↔0.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 297,535 ↑3.8% 10,956 ↑9.6% 396 ↑10.9%
Data is for June 12, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Italy reports 202 cases and 71 deaths in just one day
Israel close to finding vaccine that will work against COVID-19 mutations
UN warns that coronavirus could cause surge in worldwide child labour
Egypt to re-open tourist destinations less hard-hit by the coronavirus
US:
US total coronavirus cases cross 2 million mark
Trump campaign says that attendees cannot sue if they contract COVID-19 at his political rally
Stock markets badly affected as another 1.5 million Americans file for unemployment
All US states showcase different definitions of 'reopening'
UK:
Over 80% of UK people that tested positive for COVID-19 showed no symptoms
UK backtracks on planned EU border check
UK Government ignored warning to stock up on PPE before pandemic
Ireland sees eight more deaths from COVID-19
India:
Data shows no major spread of virus from returning migrants
India sees highest single-day spike of 10, 956 cases and 396 deaths
Ad spends rise as malls and airports re-open
BJP MP suggests that Maharashtra government trying to hide extent of COVID-19 outbreak
Australia:
Black Lives Matter protestor tests positive for Coronavirus in Victoria
Stock market and Australian dollar continues to fall amid pandemic.
Queensland toddler tests positive for coronavirus after overseas trip
South Australia borders to re-open on 20th July as restrictions ease
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Critically ill woman with COVID-19 gets double lung transplant in a first for US doctors
People with Alzheimers gene variant more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19
Taking hydroxychloroquine does not prevent spread of virus after exposure
Cancer drug may help reduce inflammation in seriously ill COVID-19 patients
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Mental health tips for teachers during COVID-19 - Set up a dedicated work space, set reasonable expectations, carve out time for self-care
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Tips on reopening a restaurant business amid COVID-19 - Follow state regulations and guidelines, advertise your reopening on all channels, update your new hours of operation on your website
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 11, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 7,343,562 ↑1.8% 132,786 ↑6.0% 5,235 ↑6.2%
US 2,000,464 ↑1.0% 20,614 ↑10.4% 918 ↓8.1%
UK 290,143 ↑0.3% 1,003 ↓42.4% 245 ↓14.3%
Australia 7,276 ↑0.1% 9 ↑350.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 286,579 ↑3.6% 9,996 ↑0.1% 357 ↑28.0%
Data is for June 11, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
UN asks nations to restart tourism to beat Coronavirus.
Brussels accuses China of running Covid-19 disinformation campaigns inside the EU.
Nigeria government to cut healthcare spending by 40% in spite of rise in Coronavirus cases.
WHO asks Pakistan government to reimplement lockdown restrictions as hospitals struggle to cope with Covid-19 cases.
US:
US economy expected to shrink by 6.5% this year due to impact of pandemic.
Trump to hold rally in Oklahoma even as Covid-19 cases in the US continue to rise.
US government to fund and conduct studies on three experimental vaccines: Fauci
Puritan Medical Products, a medical supply company, discarded products after Trump toured its facility in Maine.
UK:
UK economy is likely to be the hardest hit by Covid-19: OECD
Genetic analysis of virus shows that Coronavirus came to UK on at least 1,300 separate occasions.
Coronavirus deaths in the UK could have been halved with early lockdown: former government adviser
Scotland's tourism businesses prepare to reopen on July 15.
India:
Nepal blames people returning from India for spread of Covid-19 in the country.
New Delhi firm partners with US company in development, manufacturing and distribution of experimental Coronavirus vaccine.
Relaxations allowed amid lockdown will be rolled back if people don't follow social distancing rules: Maharashtra CM, Uddhav Thackeray
ICMR set to revise treatment protocol for Coronavirus patients. Use of Remdesivir likely to be part of revised protocol.
Australia:
Over 190 childcare providers in Australia being investigated over breached Covid-19 funding rules.
Labor MP asks Australian politicians to unite against racism after Chinese-Australians were subjected to abuse during the pandemic.
Netflix, Stan, Apple and Amazon could be required to pay into a fund to assist struggling Australian entertainment industry.
Second wave of Coronavirus in Australia could cost the economy $25 billion: OECD
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Experts explain the difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic spread of Coronavirus.
Study shows that widespread use of face masks could prevent second waves of Covid-19.
Virologists fiercely debunk claim that the Coronavirus was man-made.
Vitamin K deficiency can worsen the condition of Covid-19 patients by cause abnormal blood clotting.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips to overcome quarantine fatigue – reduce your stress levels, practice self-care, work on what makes you feel good about yourself, rearrange how you perceive risks.
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Small business tips to follow during the pandemic - communicate with clients and customers, connect with your community, know what financial support you have access to, focus on customers over competition.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 10, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 7,210,462 ↑2.0% 125,281 ↑15.1% 4,929 ↑60.2%
US 1,979,850 ↑1.0% 18,665 ↓0.8% 999 ↑102.6%
UK 289,140 ↑0.6% 1,741 ↑44.5% 286 ↑420.0%
Australia 7,267 ↔0.0% 2 ↓60.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 276,583 ↑3.7% 9,985 ↔0.0% 279 ↓15.7%
Data is for June 10, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Brazil restores website with Covid-19 data after ruling by Supreme Court.
Asymptomatic transmission is still a "big unknown": WHO
China warns students of risks of studying in Australia during the pandemic, aggravating political tension between the two nations.
New Zealand cuts back research in Antarctica to keep the continent Coronavirus-free.
US:
At least 28 states are not following CDC guidelines and may be undercounting Covid-19 cases.
Coronavirus outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier could reveal how Covid-19 affects young adults.
Trump administration prepares to roll out restrictions on legal immigration under Coronavirus cover.
Dr Anthony Fauci warns that the Coronavirus pandemic is far from over.
UK:
All non-essential shops to reopen in England on Monday.
More than one in four workers in the UK now covered by government's furlough scheme.
Safari parks and zoos will reopen from 15 June in England.
Coronavirus may have been spreading in Scotland as early as February: chief medical officer
India:
New Delhi and Mumbai report shortage of hospital beds as number of Covid-19 cases in India continue to rise.
India better positioned in fight against Covid-19, but there is no space for complacency: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Six states in India register sharp rise in Covid-19 cases as migrants return home.
Coronavirus reaches rural Goa, villagers impose their own lockdowns to fight pandemic.
Australia:
No new local Covid-19 cases in Australia for first time since peak of the virus.
Australia rejects China’s suggestion that international students are unsafe in Australia.
Government gives all clear for over 2,000 fans to attend an Australian Rules Football game in Adelaide.
NSW Health confirms it has barely used Australia’s CovidSafe app.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Study finds that Covid-19 positive surgery patients die at similar rates to people admitted in ICU with SARS-CoV-2. Deaths are highest among patients who underwent major procedures, like hip replacement or cancer surgery.
Male pattern baldness can escalate the possibility of developing severe Covid-19 symptoms.
Study conducted in Mexico claims those addicted to cigarettes are 23% less likely to suffer from Covid-19.
Coronavirus outbreak can last longer if there is a delay in implementing physical distancing.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Advertising tips to follow during the pandemic - be mindful about acknowledging the pandemic, contribute to the needs of the crisis, support consumers and the communities.
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Dealing with job loss and pay cuts during Covid-19 - have an emergency fund, reassess your investments, avoid changing your strategy overnight.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 9, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 7,069,278 ↑1.6% 108,860 ↓12.4% 3,076 ↓7.7%
US 1,961,185 ↑1.0% 18,822 ↓15.6% 493 ↓30.8%
UK 287,399 ↑0.4% 1,205 ↓9.1% 55 ↓28.6%
Australia 7,265 ↑0.1% 5 ↔0.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 266,598 ↑3.9% 9,987 ↔0.0% 331 ↑60.7%
Data is for June 9, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Chinese team of ten medical experts reaches Bangladesh to help in fight against Covid-19.
Almost all Covid-19 restrictions lifted in New Zealand, no active cases in the country.
EU grants Kenya an additional Sh7.8bn grant to help in Covid-19 recovery.
Flight from Iran carrying Covid-19 aid arrives in Venezuela.
US:
Jump in new Covid-19 cases seen in 22 states as US lifts lockdown restrictions.
Study says lockdown through April prevented about 60 million Coronavirus infections in the US.
New gene study suggests Coronavirus was carried into California several times by travellers.
Trump to resume election rallies despite pandemic continuing in the US.
UK:
Daily deaths in the UK drop down to pre-lockdown level.
Government drops plan for primary school kids to return to school in England before end of term.
Government targets early July to reopen pubs and restaurants in England.
Wales dentists ask government to allow reopening of surgeries.
India:
India eases Coronavirus lockdown despite warning that infection peak is yet to come.
World Bank says Indian economy will contract by 3.2% this financial year due to impact of Covid-19 lockdown.
Delhi CM says state hospitals will be reserved only for residents of the city.
24 states and UTs see surge in Covid-19 cases following relaxation in nationwide lockdown.
Australia:
NSW looking to further ease Coronavirus restrictions despite health authorities warning of new outbreaks.
Australia and New Zealand in race to host 2023 Women’s World Cup after Brazil withdraws bid due to impact of Covid-19.
Broken Hill residents ask South Australian Government to relax its Covid-19 border restrictions.
Australian share market jumps despite Covid-19 recession.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Study suggests that vitamin K found in spinach, eggs and cheese could help fight Covid-19.
Scientists find that a drug used to treat blood cancer can help reduce severity of Covid-19 in patients.
Covid-19-induced lockdowns around the world have worsened obesity in children by impacting diets, sleep and physical activity.
Your blood type may determine the severity of Coronavirus infection: Study
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Reopening checklist for small businesses – prepare a timeline to reopen your business, create a communication plan, invest in protective gear, set up sanitization stations, support your employees.
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Keeping your spectacles clean to keep yourself safe from Covid-19 - disinfect the frames along with its carrying case, wash your hands before touching your glasses, disinfect lenses as per manufacturer guidelines.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 8, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 6,960,259 ↑1.8% 124,305 ↓3.9% 3,333 ↓15.0%
US 1,942,363 ↑1.2% 22,302 ↑0.4% 712 ↑8.0%
UK 286,194 ↑0.5% 1,326 ↓14.8% 77 ↓62.3%
Australia 7,260 ↑0.1% 5 ↑25.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 256,611 ↑4.0% 9,983 ↑0.1% 206 ↓28.2%
Data is for June 8, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Brazil wipes Covid-19 data from official site, stops releasing death toll.
Fears of Covid-19 outbreaks rise in the densely populated Greater Seoul area, South Korea.
Indonesia’s capital reopens partly after two months of lockdown.
EU approves €5 billion French scheme to develop treatment to fight Covid-19.
US:
New York to allow houses of worship to reopen as Covid-19 cases decrease.
More universities in the US report Covid-19 cases within their athletic programs.
US government's current supply of remdesivir to run out at end of the month.
US senator accuses Beijing of trying to block development of a vaccine in the West.
UK:
New travel rules requiring all those arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days come into effect.
UK records lowest death rate since the beginning of lockdown.
Senior Imam asks mosques in England not to reopen until they can hold congregational prayers.
Survey suggests over 50% children in Wales are worried about falling behind with schoolwork due to lockdown.
India:
Report claims Covid-19 in India could see a declining trend by mid-September.
No community transmission at the national level: AIIMS doctor
Majority of Indian states reopen malls, religious places, hotels with few restrictions in place.
Government slams reports claiming experts were not consulted while drawing up Covid-19 strategy.
Australia:
Labor calls for Morrison government stimulus measures to be scrutinized.
No known Coronavirus cases in New Zealand for the first time since February 28.
Rallies across Australia over the weekend lead to fear of a spike in Coronavirus cases.
Australia says China unresponsive to pleas to ease tension after call for Covid-19 probe.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Fitness wearables like Oura rings, Fitbits and Apple Watches can provide early warnings for Covid-19 symptoms.
Those who suffer from high blood pressure can be twice as likely to die from Covid-19 than those with normal BP.
Covid-19 can increase stroke risk in healthy young people, even if they are asymptomatic.
Study finds that obesity is the most common underlying condition in kids suffering from Covid-19.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Cybersecurity tips for businesses during Covid-19 - be mindful when conference calling, ensure software is up to date, automate cloud security assessments, remain vigilant.
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Maintaining a good credit score during the pandemic - keep a regular check on your credit report, pay off credit card debt, pay bills on time, avoid using your credit card to get cash.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 5, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 6,603,329 ↑2.0% 127,351 ↑0.8% 5,188 ↓9.6%
US 1,872,660 ↑1.1% 21,140 ↑7.3% 1,036 ↑4.2%
UK 281,661 ↑0.6% 1,805 ↓3.5% 176 ↓51.0%
Australia 7,240 ↑0.2% 11 ↑37.5% 0 ↔0.0%
India 226,770 ↑4.5% 9,851 ↑5.9% 273 ↑5.0%
Data is for June 5, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Experts fear Yemen could be heading towards one of the world's worst Covid-19 outbreaks.
Covid-19 cases in Iran hit record high in second wave of the outbreak.
New mortality data from St Petersburg reignites questions about the country’s official Covid-19 tally.
Brazil overtakes Italy to become country with the third-highest Covid-19 death toll.
US:
Protesters should be tested for Coronavirus: CDC director
Vaccine skepticism could hinder efforts to immunize the country against Covid-19: NIH director
American Airlines experiences improved demand for air travel, expands its US flight schedule for July.
JCPenney to close 154 stores across 20 states in the US after being hit hard by Coronavirus.
UK:
New NHS contact-tracing app to be in place by end of the month.
Face coverings to be made compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June.
Wales theatres warn that they need funding help to survive.
Tens of thousands of heart procedures postponed due to pandemic: British Heart Foundation
India:
India’s demand for steel to drop by 18% due to Coronavirus pandemic.
Centre asks AAP government to ramp up testing as Covid-19 cases increase in Delhi.
PM Modi pledges $15 million to global vaccine alliance.
Home Ministry blacklists 2,550 foreign Tablighi Jamaat members who violated visa rules during nationwide lockdown.
Australia:
Several regional Australian universities plan to shut campuses due to impact of the pandemic.
Australians flying home are unknowingly bringing in the virus.
Researcher claims Coronavirus testing in WA schools is unlikely to find asymptomatic cases.
Australia’s top rugby players barred from club rugby to curb spread of Coronavirus.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
High incidence of delirium in critically ill Covid-19 patients: Study
All Coronavirus-infected patients don’t transmit virus to others uniformly. Finding individuals with moderate to high viral loads and treating them can reduce overall infection rate.
Study finds discharge-ready Covid-19 patients are still breathing out SARS-CoV-2 particles. Study points towards the need to revisit hospital discharge guidelines.
A new study investigates how Covid-19 infection can affect blood cancer patients.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Managing your employees through the pandemic – communicate often, don’t abandon professional development, have systems and processes in place, acknowledge a job well done.
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Tips for the elderly to stay safe from Covid-19 – wash your hands regularly, gargle with lukewarm water, eat citrus fruits and vegetables, follow a balanced diet.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 4, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 6,475,644 ↑2.0% 126,350 ↑22.4% 5,741 ↑31.0%
US 1,851,520 ↑1.1% 19,699 ↓4.1% 994 ↓3.9%
UK 279,856 ↑0.7% 1,871 ↑13.2% 359 ↑10.8%
Australia 7,229 ↑0.1% 8 ↓52.9% 0 ↔0.0%
India 216,919 ↑4.5% 9,304 ↑4.4% 260 ↑19.8%
Data is for June 4, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
PM Conte offers hopeful message as Italy enters final phase in easing lockdown restrictions.
Coronavirus pandemic could trigger a collapse in the fossil fuel industry amounting to $25tn.
Experts voice fears that the two largest economies in Latin America, Mexico and Brazil, are reopening too fast.
South Korea defends decision to reopen schools despite rise in Covid-19 cases.
US:
Amidst crowded protests, Coronavirus cases continue to rise in US south and west.
Decision to reopen schools must be predicated on level of infection in each community: Fauci
Lawsuit filed against Amazon for putting workers and their families at risk of Coronavirus
American stock market booms amidst civil unrest and the Coronavirus pandemic.
UK:
Home secretary confirms plans to enforce 14-day isolation on almost all arrivals to the UK.
Rolls-Royce to cut 3,000 jobs across the UK due to impact of Covid-19.
Up to 120 Frankie & Benny's sites in the UK to be shut amidst pandemic.
38-year-old Birmingham man arrested for selling hundreds of fake Covid-19 testing kits online.
India:
Scientists claim Covid could have entered India in November-December last year.
Global forecast model predicts India’s Coronavirus cases will cross 15,000-mark a day by mid-June.
Indian government allows foreign businessmen, healthcare professionals and engineers to visit country for first time since lockdown.
Defence secretary, Ajay Kumar, tests positive for Covid-19.
Australia:
New research shows that Australians were world leaders in panic buying during early months of the pandemic.
Facebook data to show movement of people as Australia emerges from Coronavirus lockdown.
Australia plans to allow small crowds at sporting events as Covid-19 cases continue to decline.
Qantas to restart 40 percent of domestic flights in Australia by end of July.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Study finds that Covid-19 could be seasonal illness with a higher risk in winter. A one percent decrease in humidity levels could lead to a six percent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Convalescent plasma is a safe treatment option for patients with severe Covid-19 infection. Study finds that convalescent plasma is effective in 76% Covid-19 patients.
High incidence of deep vein thrombosis found in critical Covid-19 patients.
Study finds that Choline supplements can help reduce effects of Covid-19 on newborns.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Using crowdfunding to support your small business during the pandemic – know where to launch a crowdfunding campaign, use crowdfunding proceeds wisely, reward your customers for their support.
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Tips to ace learning from home – create a study zone, revisit challenging topics, use learning apps, create a routine and stick to it.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 3, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 6,348,900 ↑1.7% 103,262 ↓5.3% 4,383 ↑16.7%
US 1,831,821 ↑1.1% 20,544 ↓2.6% 1,034 ↑35.3%
UK 277,985 ↑0.6% 1,653 ↑5.3% 324 ↓41.7%
Australia 7,221 ↑0.2% 17 ↑88.9% 0 ↔0.0%
India 207,615 ↑4.5% 8,909 ↑9.0% 217 ↑6.4%
Data is for June 3, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Portugal's foreign minister says UK holidaymakers are most welcome amidst Covid-19 outbreak.
Recordings of internal meetings show that China withheld data on Coronavirus from WHO.
Nigeria reopens mosques, churches and hotels even as number of Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
At least 20 journalists have died from Covid-19 in Peru as they covered the pandemic.
US:
US Surgeon General warns of Covid-19 outbreaks from nationwide Floyd protests.
Phase 3 trial of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine will begin in July: Fauci
Bank of America pledges $1 billion over next four years to fight racial discrimination that has been worsened by the Covid-19 outbreak.
7 in 10 Americans likely to get a Coronavirus vaccine: New poll
UK:
Adelie Foods is ceasing trade causing 2,000 jobs to be lost.
300,000 more UK workers furloughed during the past week.
Coronavirus deaths in the UK at lowest level since March.
Chief medical officers oppose PM Boris’s hopes of lowering Covid-19 alert.
India:
Mumbai in a rush to transfer Covid-19 patients and sanitise temporary shelters as Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall.
India approves use of Remdesivir to treat critical Covid-19 patients.
As India eases lockdown restrictions, social distancing violations on the rise.
India is far from peak of Covid-19 spread; its preventive measures have been very effective: Centre
Australia:
Australian universities could lose up to $16bn by 2023 due to impact of Covid-19.
Australia central bank may use regulatory powers to lower costs of e-payments.
Australia prepares for first recession in 29 years due to impact of the pandemic.
Greek government to allow Australian tourists to enter country without quarantining from 15 June.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Crowdsourced data from app shows that loss of taste and smell can be the best indicator of Covid-19.
Comprehensive study claims social distancing and masks reduce risk of getting Covid-19.
Higher altitudes can reduce the risk of contracting Coronavirus by preventing pulmonary shunting.
Researchers highlight the association between vitamin D levels and mortality from Covid-19.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Minimizing Coronavirus-related business losses - forecast cash flow and boost liquidity, log your liabilities, reach out to key contacts.
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Eating healthy to avoid weight gain during the lockdown – eat only when you are hungry, don’t beat yourself up for gaining weight, eat vegetables, fruit and lean meats, follow a weekly meal plan.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 2, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 6,245,352 ↑1.8% 109,058 ↑1.2% 3,757 ↑29.1%
US 1,811,277 ↑1.2% 21,086 ↑6.5% 764 ↑26.9%
UK 276,332 ↑0.6% 1,570 ↓18.9% 556 ↑392.0%
Australia 7,204 ↑0.1% 9 ↓10.0% 0 ↔0.0%
India 198,706 ↑4.3% 8,171 ↓2.6% 204 ↓11.3%
Data is for June 2, 2020. Growth% over previous day.  See complete list >
Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
China would welcome an international review into the origins of Coronavirus: Beijing's ambassador to the UK
Japan parliament to debate on second extra budget to fund US$1.1 trillion stimulus package for Covid-19 relief.
No Covid-19 deaths in Spain for first time since March.
Lockdown restrictions eased in Moscow even as number of cases continue to rise.
US:
Several cadets of US Military Academy Class of 2020 brought back for graduation test positive for Covid-19.
Official tally shows a quarter of US nursing homes report at least one Covid-19 case.
Eli Lilly and Company begin first human trial of potential antibody treatment for Covid-19.
Congressional Budget Office claims Covid-19 will haunt US economy for a decade and wipe out $8tn off economic growth.
UK:
Oxfam to begin reopening charity shops in England from 15 June.
Cancer Research UK claims cancer care for more than two million delayed due to pandemic.
Government is looking for ways to relax travel quarantine rule for those entering the UK over coming months.
Shoppers queue for hours as Ikea reopens 19 shops in England and Northern Ireland.
India:
India in better position to fight Covid-19 than others: Union Home Minister, Amit Shah
Amidst Covid-19 crisis, Maharashtra braces for Cyclone Nisarga.
Population density challenge for India easing Coronavirus restrictions: Deputy Director-General of WHO
Kashmir cherry farmers demand minimum support price amidst Coronavirus crisis.
Australia:
Federal government to provide grants for home renovations as part of a new round of Covid-19 economic stimulus.
PM Morrison’s management of Coronavirus continues to win approval from voters.
Australia’s youngest Coronavirus victim was wrongly identified as having Covid-19.
Surge in anti-Asian racism recorded in NSW during Coronavirus pandemic.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Researchers examine why Covid-19 appears deadlier in the U.S. and Europe than in Asia.
Wearing face masks at home can reduce Covid-19 spread by 79%. Experts explain how.
Coronavirus patients who undergo surgery are at higher death risk: global study
Recovered Coronavirus patients can get reinfected with the virus. Study finds that only a few patients have enough antibodies to prevent reinfection.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Key actions to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 on your business - review workforce locations and travel, revisit your crisis and continuity plans, evaluate the supply chain, identify potential points of failure, get communication right.
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How restaurants can survive the Covid-19 pandemic - set up food delivery, take advantage of takeout, choose your staff wisely.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER
June 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers
Total cases New cases New deaths
Global 6,136,085 ↑1.8% 107,759 ↓15.7% 2,911 ↓28.1%
US 1,790,191 ↑1.1% 19,807 ↓15.0% 602 ↓36.3%
UK 274,762 ↑0.7% 1,936 ↑20.7% 113 ↓47.4%
Australia 7,195 ↑0.1% 10 ↓16.7% 0 ↔0.0%
India 190,535 ↑4.6% 8,392 ↑0.1% 230 ↑19.2%
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Latest COVID-19 News
Global:
Greece to allow flights from UK from 15 June with strict rules in place.
Italy's Tower of Pisa reopens after being shut for three months.
Brazil ranks fourth-highest in Covid-19 deaths. Number of fatalities has risen to almost 1,000 a day.
Famous mosques in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem reopen after two months.
US:
US health officials fear surge in Covid-19 cases as George Floyd protests escalate.
Latest figures show that the pandemic could leave 54m Americans without food.
CDC to resume regular briefings on Covid-19 following a three-month hiatus.
Trump's prospect for re-election erodes over negative Covid ratings: new poll
UK:
First Minister Arlene Foster claims contact tracing in Northern Ireland could be in place for two years.
UK government is taking modest steps in easing lockdown restrictions: Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
Health officials ask ministers to stop lockdown easing in England. Claim restrictions are being lifted too early.
India:
India all set to ease lockdown restrictions with 'Unlock 1' even as Covid-19 cases continue to soar.
Experts say community transmission of Covid-19 is well-established across large sections of India.
Coronavirus recovery rate in India has increased to 47.76%: Health Ministry
Relying on herd immunity as Coronavirus strategy is too risky for India: Director General of CSIR
Australia:
Australia government announces “limited capacity” return to mutual obligation for jobseekers.
Australia’s drug regulator starts court proceedings against church promoting bleach as Covid-19 cure.
Union leader Sally McManus warns against pay cuts amidst Covid-19 recovery.
Home prices in Australia fall due to impact of Covid-19 shutdowns.
Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
The world is still far from reaching herd immunity for Coronavirus at which the virus can no longer spread widely. Vast majority of people are still vulnerable to the virus.
A number of Covid-19 symptoms, including blood clots and Covid toes, point towards Coronavirus being a blood vessel disease.
Study finds ten percent of diabetic Covid-19 patients die within a week of being hospitalized.
People with cancer are more likely to die from Covid-19. Experts explain why.
Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
Tips for a safe summer vacation during the Coronavirus era – Stay close to home, opt for wide open spaces, choose safe and clean hotels.
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Adapt your marketing efforts during the pandemic - Help others selflessly, make the most of paid ads, don’t be disheartened by low conversion rates, offer educational based training.
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Crisis management tips for small businesses during the Covid-19 crisis - provide reassurance, offer customers some sense of normalcy, reach out to your lenders to negotiate short-term relief, be empathetic in reducing employee hours.
Tips to order takeout safely – practice social distancing, throw out the packaging, wash your hands, don’t for get to tip well, order directly from the restaurant.
 
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