Revised Chinese COVID figures bid to ‘leave no case undocumented’: WHO
A sharp upward revision in China’s coronavirus death toll on Friday was “an attempt to leave no case undocumented”, World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove told a briefing.
Africa can still contain COVID-19 outbreak: WHO
Africa can still contain the outbreak of the COVID-19 respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, a senior World Health Organization official said on Friday.
Italy’s coronavirus deaths edge higher, new lockdown approach urged
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 575 on Friday, up from 525 the day before, while the number of new cases declined slightly and scientists warned that infections were now mainly happening among family members.
Pompeo tells Russia’s Lavrov any new arms control talks must include China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told his Russian counterpart on Friday that any future arms control talks must focus on an American proposal for a new arms control accord that includes Russia and China, the State Department said.
France coronavirus death toll up again but more positive signs
France registered 761 more deaths from coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the total to 18,681, the fourth-highest tally in the world, but the number of people in hospital has declined for a third day running.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa dismisses call to lift ban on alcohol during lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday refused to lift a ban on alcohol during a nationwide lockdown set to last until the end of April, brushing off a threat of court action from an industry body.
Back to the future? Dutch revive 1960s ventilator for coronavirus fight
Dutch scientists have pulled a British-made East Radcliff ventilator built in the 1960s from the shelves of a science museum to use as a template for cheap and easy-to-build ventilators in the fight against coronavirus.
Less money but more attention for the homeless of Paris during lockdown
Homeless people in Paris are increasingly relying on charities for food, clothing and daily necessities as the city’s empty streets during the coronavirus lockdown have meant less alms for those in need.
Russia’s Lavrov, U.S. Pompeo discuss oil markets, coronavirus: statement
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed on a call on Friday to continue coordinating efforts to overcome the crisis in oil markets and the challenges posed by the new coronavirus, a statement said.
Reopening wet food markets must conform to strict standards: WHO
Any “wet markets” that are allowed to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns must conform to stringent food and hygiene standards, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a briefing on Friday.
