Archive: 26/06/2020

Study suggests more people have had coronavirus than previously estimated

Many people suspect they've been infected with COVID-19 by now, despite the fact that only 0.5% of the UK's population has actually been diagnosed with it. Similar numbers have been reported in other countries. Exactly how ...

Jun 26, 2020

Men in England and Wales miss out on abiraterone as first-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has expressed disappointment at the decision by NICE not to recommend abiraterone as a first-line treatment on the NHS for newly diagnosed, advanced prostate cancer.

Jun 26, 2020

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COVID-19 puts extra strain on wellbeing of Indigenous Australians

Indigenous communities must be empowered to address the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, with COVID-19 putting an additional strain on mental health, a national consensus report ...

Jun 26, 2020

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Over $30 bn needed to develop COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that a global initiative to speed up the development and production of COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments will require more than $30 billion over the next year.

Jun 26, 2020

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India turns to cardboard beds in coronavirus battle

India is deploying thousands of beds made of cardboard to makeshift medical facilities as it struggles to deal with the surging number of coronavirus cases.

Jun 26, 2020

EU split on reopening Europe, US ban to remain

EU member states remained divided Friday over the partial reopening of Europe's border on July 1, though the United States, where the coronavirus is still spreading, was to remain excluded, diplomats said.

Jun 26, 2020

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France's Sanofi to cut 1,700 European jobs

Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi said Friday that it would eliminate 1,700 European jobs, including 1,000 in France, as part of a cost-cutting drive announced last December.

Jun 26, 2020