Telangana: Test those undergoing surgery but not emergency cases, says doctors

Telangana: Test those undergoing surgery but not emergency cases, says doctors “While in emergency cases, there is no scope for testing given the limited time available. Therefore, all possible precautions should be taken. But in case of planned surgeries these tests should be done to save lives,” said Dr P Raghu Ram, president, Association of Surgeons of India. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world

Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Reuters: Health
More than 3.19 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 226,880 have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT on Thursday.

Fauci says leak concerns fueled his White House revelation of Gilead drug results

Fauci says leak concerns fueled his White House revelation of Gilead drug results
Reuters: Health
Concerns over leaks compelled the top U.S. infectious disease official to reveal data on Gilead Sciences Inc’s experimental drug remdesivir, the first in a scientifically rigorous clincial trial to show benefit in treating COVID-19.

India's Glenmark to conduct trials for potential COVID-19 drug, shares jump

India's Glenmark to conduct trials for potential COVID-19 drug, shares jump
Reuters: Health
Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd rose almost 9% on Thursday after the Indian drugmaker got an approval to conduct clinical trials with antiviral drug favipiravir, seen as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

U.S. cracks down on ethanol-based hand sanitizer, hitting supply as demand soars

U.S. cracks down on ethanol-based hand sanitizer, hitting supply as demand soars
Reuters: Health
The Trump administration has tightened restrictions on the use of ethanol in hand sanitizer, forcing suppliers of the corn-based alcohol to halt their sales at a time of soaring demand, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters.

Pubs sessions, date nights to return as Australia's outback territory ends virus restrictions

Pubs sessions, date nights to return as Australia's outback territory ends virus restrictions
Reuters: Health
Australia's remote Northern Territory will lift all social distancing restrictions by June as it has recorded no cases of coronavirus for three weeks -- the first state or territory in Australia to detail how it plans to restart its local economy.

Thailand reports seven new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand reports seven new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Reuters: Health
Thailand on Thursday reported seven new coronavirus cases but no new deaths, taking its tally to 2,954 cases while fatalities remained at 54 since the outbreak began in January.