Philippines’ coronavirus infections top 10,000: ministry
The Philippines’ coronavirus infections have broken past the 10,000 mark, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
China’s BGI gets Australian foothold through mass coronavirus test delivery
Australia says its purchase of 10 million coronavirus test kits from Chinese genomics company BGI will not risk patient privacy, as researchers hope for greater price competition in a biotech market dominated by a U.S rival.
Russia’s coronavirus cases rise by more than 10,000 for fourth straight day
The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 10,559 over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 165,929, the coronavirus crisis response centre said on Wednesday.
Czech population’s coronavirus immunity low, antibody study shows
Immunity to the novel coronavirus is building up very slowly in the Czech Republic, with likely no more than 4-5% of the population covered, the health ministry said on Wednesday, after mass testing for antibodies that started last month.
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 788 new coronavirus cases
Singapore’s health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 788 new coronavirus cases, taking the city-state’s tally to 20,198.
Three rockets land near Baghdad airport, no casualties: statement
Three Katyusha rockets landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday, the Iraqi military said.
What you need to know about coronavirus right now
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Give us first-hand information to fight virus, Taiwan asks WHO
Taiwan’s health minister asked the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday to ensure the island had access to first-hand information about the coronavirus, saying that not having the full picture slows down epidemic-prevention work.
German federal government and states agree on way to ease lockdown: draft document
The German federal government and the states have agreed that all shops and amateur open-air sports can restart under certain conditions and states will each decide on a gradual opening of various aspects of public life, a draft document showed.
China says Hong Kong will never be calm unless violent protesters removed
China’s Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless “black-clad violent protesters” were all removed, describing them as a “political virus” that seeks independence from Beijing.
