COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DAILY NEWSLETTER October 8, 2020 | COVID-19 Coronavirus Situation Update in Numbers | | Total cases | New cases | New deaths | Global | 36,190,000 ↑0.9% | 331,910 ↑7.5% | 5,679 ↑2.8% | US | 7,550,000 ↑0.7% | 48,182 ↑11.9% | 892 ↑24.4% | UK | 544,275 ↑2.7% | 14,162 ↓2.6% | 70 ↓7.9% | Australia | 27,182 0.0% | 8 ↓68.0% | 2 ↑100.0% | India | 6,840,000 ↑1.2% | 78,524 ↑9.0% | 971 ↓1.5% | | UN says Covid-19 could add 2 million stillbirths to yearly toll. | Japan plans to end travel ban for 12 countries next month. | Over 1,000 test Coronavirus-positive at Sri Lanka factory that makes masks for US. | Surge in new Covid-19 cases catapults Netherlands' per capita infection rate to top 10 globally. Read more > | Green Bay Packers put indefinite hold on having fans at Lambeau Field due to Covid-19 surge. | Assistant commandant of US Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, tests positive for Covid-19. | Half of US states report rise in Covid-19 cases as leaders push new measures. | Orthodox Jewish community members protest new Covid-19 restrictions in Brooklyn. | England to face tighter Coronavirus restrictions early next week, closure of bars and restaurants a possibility. | UK Government to pay £2m to settle lawsuit over selection of an IT contract for Covid-19 testing. | Glasgow and Edinburgh pubs to shut under new Scottish Coronavirus rules. | Those who suffer from long Coronavirus symptoms to receive specialist care in England. | India declines proposal to conduct large study to evaluate Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine. | First wave of Coronavirus appears to be receding for first time across India. | After SC ruling, DGCA issues guidelines for fare refund for flights cancelled during lockdown. | Union finance minister claims the revival of economy post lockdown is clearly visible. | Australia expects Covid-19 vaccination no sooner than mid-2021. | Close to 12,500 people have lost their jobs at Australian universities due to Covid-19 impact. | Queensland schools report spike in enrolment as families flee Coronavirus-hit states. | Despite Coronavirus impact, WA to deliver a surplus budget this year. | Science and Research Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus | New study shows that humans may transmit Coronavirus to wildlife. | Experts claim that in order to reduce your Covid-19 risk, you need to sleep more. | Study says that the brain fog that follows Covid-19 recovery could indicate PTSD. | Practical Tips on Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive | Tips to innovate your payments strategy during the Coronavirus crisis - rethink how you can provide customers the best experience, provide customers with flexibility, offer global payment options. Read more > | Homeschooling tips for parents during the pandemic - set your goals, consider a reward system, demarcate learning spaces at home, add in an element of independent learning, equip yourself with resources to make homeschooling possible. | This newsletter is brought to you by Narrato.io - a content ordering platform with thousands of quality-vetted writers and smart matching algorithms. | | | | |