WHO sees ‘potentially positive data’ in treating coronavirus
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that some treatments appear to be limiting the severity or length of the COVID-19 disease, referring to the results of early studies of four or five treatments.
UK coronavirus death toll rises to 32,692, an increase of 627
A total of 32,692 people who tested positive for the new coronavirus have died in the United Kingdom, a rise of 627 in a 24-hour period, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Bosnian official suspended amid probe into import of defective ventilators
A senior Bosnian official in charge of procuring medical equipment to combat the coronavirus outbreak was suspended on Tuesday amid a criminal inquiry into the import of ventilators for COVID-19 patients that proved defective.
Newborns among 16 dead in Kabul hospital attack; 24 killed in funeral bombing
Gunmen disguised as police attacked a hospital in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, killing 16 people including two newborn babies from a maternity clinic run by the international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders.
Lebanon, fearing second virus wave, to shut down again for four days
Lebanon’s government has ordered most of the country to shut down again for four days, starting on Wednesday night, as it seeks to ward off a coronavirus resurgence after easing some restrictions.
Funeral director balances safety and emotional needs in virus-hit Britain
At a time when more people are dying but few can attend funerals, the job of an undertaker in virus-hit Britain is difficult, stressful – and often creative.
Violence in northwest Nigeria drives 23,000 into Niger: UNHCR
Violence in northwest Nigeria has forced about 23,000 refugees to flee to Niger since April and raised concerns about the deteriorating security situation, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.
Mexico to present plan on Wednesday for return to ‘new normal’
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that he will present plans on Wednesday to reopen the country and the economy after several weeks of quarantine measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman tests positive for coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was receiving treatment at hospital, Russian news agencies reported.
Coronavirus may push more asylum seekers towards EU: agency
The coronavirus lockdown has cut the number of asylum seekers able to reach Europe, but the pandemic could trigger more arrivals in future if it worsens turmoil to the Middle East and North Africa, the European Union asylum agency said.
