Czech population’s coronavirus immunity slow to build, study shows
Immunity to the novel coronavirus is building up very slowly in the Czech Republic, with no more than 4-5% of the population likely to be covered, the health ministry said on Wednesday, after mass testing for antibodies that started last month.
Magnitude 5.1 quake hits western Iran, no casualties reported: TV
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on Wednesday, Iranian state TV reported, adding that there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Malaysia reports 45 new coronavirus cases; one death
Malaysia reported 45 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the cumulative total to 6,428 infections.
UK has drawn up 3-stage plan for easing coronavirus lockdown: The Times
The United Kingdom has drawn up a three-stage plan to ease the coronavirus lockdown that was first imposed at the end of March, The Times newspaper said.
Iran’s Rouhani pledges “crushing response” if U.S. extends arms embargo
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani threatened a “crushing response” on Wednesday if the United States goes ahead with plans to extend an embargo on Iranian trade of conventional arms, which the United Nations is set to lift later this year.
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.
