Archive: 23/08/2020

France reports post-lockdown high of 4,897 new virus cases

France on Sunday reported almost 4,900 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, its highest figure since May, as the health minister acknowledged there were "risks" in the surging infection levels.

Aug 23, 2020

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Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID cases

Sicily's governor has ordered all migrant residences on the Italian island to be shut down by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by a surge in COVID-19 cases a few weeks before schools are to reopen.

Aug 23, 2020

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'Worrying' coronavirus outbreak at French naturist resort

French regional health authorities on Sunday said there had been a "very worrying" outbreak of coronavirus at a naturist holiday resort on France's Mediterranean coast, with some 100 holidaymakers so far testing positive.

Aug 23, 2020

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Costly, but transparent masks are boon for hard of hearing

Transparent facemasks and shields are costly compared with classic counterparts but could prove a boon for the deaf and hard of hearing battling to communicate in the coronavirus era.

Aug 23, 2020

World virus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures

The global death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 800,000, according to an AFP count on Saturday, with numerous countries ramping up restrictions in an effort to battle an eruption of new cases.

Aug 23, 2020

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South Korea elevates distancing as virus nears spring levels

Churches were closed and professional baseball games were played in empty stadiums on Sunday as South Korea stepped up measures nationwide to fight a resurgence in coronavirus cases that has raised concerns that the epidemic ...

Aug 23, 2020

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India's virus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south

India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of ...

Aug 23, 2020

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Experts flag risks in India's use of rapid tests for virus

In June, India began using cheaper, faster but less accurate tests to scale up testing for the coronavirus—a strategy that the United States is now considering.

Aug 23, 2020

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How India's fast-growing cases topped 3 million

India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of ...

Aug 23, 2020

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South Korea tightens virus curbs as global deaths cross 800,000

South Korea ramped up coronavirus restrictions on Sunday to try to contain a growing outbreak, as many countries around the world battled worrying surges in infections.

Aug 23, 2020

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