Thursday, 30 April 2020

Hungary PM warns of potential second wave of coronavirus in October-November

Hungary needs to prepare for a potential second wave of the coronavirus outbreak in October-November, even though the spreading of the virus will likely slow in the summer, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.


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Moderna, Switzerland's Lonza strike deal on potential COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna Inc and Swiss contract drugmaker Lonza Group AG said on Friday they would accelerate the manufacturing of the U.S. drug developer's potential coronavirus vaccine.


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Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths

Thailand reported six new coronavirus cases and no new death on Friday, taking its tally to 2,960 infections while fatalities remained at 54 since the outbreak began in January.


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Australia to consider next Friday easing of coronavirus containment measures

Australia will consider next Friday whether to relax coronavirus-related mobility restrictions, as the growth rate of new infections slows, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday following a national cabinet meeting.


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Fax-loving Japan to introduce online system for reporting coronavirus

Japan's health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email - drawing praise from some but scorn from others wondering what took it so long.


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‘I made Stanley Tucci’s negroni and it was almost as erotic as watching his video’

We can’t underestimate the influence this video of Stanley Tucci making a negroni is having right now.

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Experts call for Japan to keep current framework of virus containment

Japan's coronavirus experts said it was desirable for the nation to keep its current framework of coronavirus containment policies until the number of new infections fell to a certain level, according to Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura.


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Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': U.S. watchdog

Afghanistan, beset by a poor healthcare system, malnutrition, war and other vulnerabilities, likely is facing a "health disaster" from the coronavirus, a watchdog report to the U.S. Congress warns.


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Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus

More than 3.21 million people have reportedly been infected by the novel coronavirus globally, and 227,864 have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 1400 GMT on Thursday.


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Coronavirus: UK 'quite likely' to get close to or hit 100,00 tests target - Shapps

Grant Shapps says he is optimistic over the target, as the PM declares the UK is past the peak of the virus.

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Get your heart rate up with Kayla Itsines’ ultimate lounge-room workout

Try these five simple, yet effective, exercises for a whole-body burn. Best bit? You can do these moves anywhere you've got access to a chair (yes, the park bench counts). 

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China reports 12 new coronavirus cases versus four a day earlier

China reported 12 new coronavirus cases for April 30, up from four a day earlier, data from the country's health authority showed on Friday.


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A vegan Snickers cheesecake that just tastes too good to be healthy

Looking for something to satisfy that sweet tooth? Swap your regular chocolate bar for this homemade healthy take on the classic Snickers bar. 

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Mexico reports 1,425 new coronavirus cases, 127 deaths

Mexican health officials on Thursday reported 1,425 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 127 new deaths in the country, bringing the total to 19,224 cases and 1,859 deaths.


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Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trump says he has evidence coronavirus came from a Chinese lab, but he can't reveal it

Trump says he has evidence coronavirus came from a Chinese lab, but he can't reveal itPresident Trump said Thursday that he had seen evidence to prove that the coronavirus pandemic had spread from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, but he declined to detail what that evidence was.




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Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Fauci says leak concerns fueled his White House revelation of Gilead drug results

Concerns over leaks compelled the top U.S. infectious disease official to reveal data on Gilead Sciences Inc’s experimental drug remdesivir, the first in a scientifically rigorous clincial trial to show benefit in treating COVID-19.


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Pubs sessions, date nights to return as Australia's outback territory ends virus restrictions

Australia's remote Northern Territory will lift all social distancing restrictions by June as it has recorded no cases of coronavirus for three weeks -- the first state or territory in Australia to detail how it plans to restart its local economy.


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Thailand reports seven new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand on Thursday reported seven new coronavirus cases but no new deaths, taking its tally to 2,954 cases while fatalities remained at 54 since the outbreak began in January.


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