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University of Pittsburgh touts flu-like vaccine against Covid-19, says it works on mice

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania say they may have a vaccine against the coronavirus, and a novel painless method to deliver it. It is currently being tested on mice with promising results. … Read More >University of Pittsburgh touts flu-like vaccine against Covid-19, says it works on mice

UK

Magic money tree?’: UK writes off £13.4 billion NHS debt amid Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

Almost £14 billion worth of debt incurred over the years by the National Health Service (NHS) has just been forgiven by Downing Street, as part of the UK government’s efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Magic money tree?’: UK writes off £13.4 billion NHS debt amid Covid-19 pandemic

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British MoD refuses to reveal number of soldiers infected with Covid-19, despite moving troops around the world

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) is declining to disclose how many of its personnel have been hit with the deadly coronavirus, despite flying its troops to countries that have imposed travel bans on UK travelers. … Read More >British MoD refuses to reveal number of soldiers infected with Covid-19, despite moving troops around the world

US jobless claims surge to record 10 MILLION amid coronavirus lockdown

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

Over 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the week ending March 28. The number of claims has grown to 10 million over the last two weeks. … Read More >US jobless claims surge to record 10 MILLION amid coronavirus lockdown

World

Covid-19 cases reach 1 MILLION worldwide, 50,000 dead as pandemic continues to ravage the globe

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus pandemic has passed its landmark moment, as over one million people worldwide have tested positive for the disease, according to figures from multiple sources. … Read More >Covid-19 cases reach 1 MILLION worldwide, 50,000 dead as pandemic continues to ravage the globe

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Global coronavirus deaths top 50,000, led by Italy & Spain, as nearly 1 million diagnosed -Johns Hopkins University

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

The total number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus pandemic has soared past 50,000 globally as cases inch toward the 1 million mark, with Italy and Spain leading other nations in mortality. … Read More >Global coronavirus deaths top 50,000, led by Italy & Spain, as nearly 1 million diagnosed -Johns Hopkins University

Russia

Putin speaks to Russians with update on fight against Covid-19 (WATCH ADDRESS)

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

President Vladimir Putin is delivering a televised address to the nation as the country faces a growing number of Covid-19 cases, which have seen a record-breaking increase since the previous day. … Read More >Putin speaks to Russians with update on fight against Covid-19 (WATCH ADDRESS)

Netanyahu, just out of isolation, goes back in after health minister tests positive for Covid-19

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

On Wednesday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended his self-isolation period, but now he has to go back into quarantine after another senior official tested positive for Covid-19. … Read More >Netanyahu, just out of isolation, goes back in after health minister tests positive for Covid-19

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Reported Russian Covid-19 infections rise by 27% with 771 new cases registered nationwide

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

After some hope that the curve may be flattening, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases surged by 771 in Russia on Thursday. It is the the biggest single-day increase since the start of the outbreak. … Read More >Reported Russian Covid-19 infections rise by 27% with 771 new cases registered nationwide

UK

Chinese Team and Equipment Arrive in UK to Support Virus Fight

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Editor

China sent an expert team and a large shipment of medical equipment to the United Kingdom on Saturday to help in the fight against COVID-19. … Read More >Chinese Team and Equipment Arrive in UK to Support Virus Fight