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Russia's new coronavirus cases rise at lowest in six weeks Reuters: Health Russia on Thursday reported 7,790 new cases of the novel coronavirus, its lowest daily rise in infections in six weeks, bringing the nationwide total to 561,091.

Novacyt shares jump after launch of new COVID-19 testing products Reuters: Health Healthcare and clinical diagnostics company Novacyt, whose shares have surged on the back of its COVID-19 testing products, on Thursday announced the launch of three new products to support testing for the presence of the virus.

Novacyt launches three new products to support COVID-19 testing Reuters: Health Healthcare and clinical diagnostics company Novacyt, whose shares have surged on the back of its COVID-19 testing products, announced on Thursday the launch of three new products to support testing for the presence of the virus.

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Reuters: Health Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no new deaths Reuters: Health Thailand on Thursday reported six new coronavirus infections and no new deaths, bringing its total to 3,141 confirmed cases, of which 58 were fatalities.

From Asia to Africa, 'Sesame Street' special tackles coronavirus pandemic Reuters: Health Elmo, Cookie Monster and Muppets from Asia and the Middle East are joining forces for a special episode of "Sesame Street" aimed at helping kids cope with a world turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

China says it must improve hygiene in markets after Beijing outbreak Reuters: Health Low standards of hygiene in China's wholesale food markets and vulnerabilities in its food supply chain need to be urgently addressed after a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing, a leading body of the ruling Communist Party said.

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 580 to 187,764 - RKI Reuters: Health The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 580 to 187,764, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday.

COVID-19 cases surge in Oklahoma, other states ahead of Trump's Tulsa rally Reuters: Health Several U.S. states including Oklahoma reported a surge in new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, just days before a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Tulsa that will rank as the nation's largest social gathering by far in three months.

China reports 28 new coronavirus cases in mainland Reuters: Health China reported 28 new coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 17, 21 of which were in the capital of Beijing, the country's health commission said on Thursday.

Beijing reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in city as of June 17 Reuters: Health Beijing confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases as of June 17, China's health authority said on Thursday, down from 31 a day earlier.

Mexico reports 4,930 new coronavirus cases, 770 more deaths Reuters: Health Mexico's health ministry reported on Wednesday 4,930 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 770 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 159,793 cases and 19,080 deaths.

Panama reports 635 new coronavirus cases, 13 more deaths Reuters: Health Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 22,597 on Wednesday, up 635 from the previous day, and deaths climbed by 13 to 470, the health ministry said.