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WHO warns against idea of ‘immunity passports’

The World Health Organisation has warned against the idea of “immunity passports” amid the coronavirus pandemic. It said there is currently no evidence that people...

Brazil becoming coronavirus hot spot as testing falters

Cases of the new coronavirus are overwhelming hospitals, morgues and cemeteries across Brazil as the country veers closer to becoming one of the world’s...

Only use safe treatment for Covid-19, expert says in response to Trump

Only safe treatments should be used for coronavirus, England’s deputy chief medical officer has said, after Donald Trump suggested looking at whether disinfectants could...

Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals in UK

Deaths involving coronavirus in the UK were running over 5,000 higher than the British Government total earlier this month, new figures show. A total of...

Thousands of transport workers in London to be furloughed from Monday

Thousands of transport workers in London are to be furloughed under moves to address the huge financial impact of the coronavirus lockdown. Transport for London...

Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers and hospitals

Donald Trump has signed a 484 billion dollar (£392 dollar) bill to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has...

Arctic expedition delayed but not beaten by coronavirus outbreak

Organisers of a year-long international Arctic science expedition say they have found a way to keep going despite difficulties caused by the pandemic lockdown,...

Science experts rule out Trump suggestion to inject patients with disinfectant

Donald Trump has been widely condemned after suggesting disinfectant could be injected into patients as a possible treatment for Covid-19. The president noted that researchers...

Hospitals outraged by privately run Covid-19 testing centre

Hospitals have raised concern over a coronavirus testing centre being privately run by Deloitte, and seek to take over operations. The decision was made...

European Athletics Championships in Paris cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic

The European Athletics Championships scheduled for Paris in August has become the latest high-profile event to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. A local...

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