Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': U.S. watchdog

Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': U.S. watchdog
Reuters: Health
Afghanistan, beset by a poor healthcare system, malnutrition, war and other vulnerabilities, likely is facing a "health disaster" from the coronavirus, a watchdog report to the U.S. Congress warns.

Moderna, Switzerland's Lonza strike deal on potential COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna, Switzerland's Lonza strike deal on potential COVID-19 vaccine
Reuters: Health
Moderna Inc and Swiss contract drugmaker Lonza Group AG said on Friday they would accelerate the manufacturing of the U.S. drug developer's potential coronavirus vaccine.

Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths

Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths
Reuters: Health
Thailand reported six new coronavirus cases and no new death on Friday, taking its tally to 2,960 infections while fatalities remained at 54 since the outbreak began in January.

Australia to consider next Friday easing of coronavirus containment measures

Australia to consider next Friday easing of coronavirus containment measures
Reuters: Health
Australia will consider next Friday whether to relax coronavirus-related mobility restrictions, as the growth rate of new infections slows, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday following a national cabinet meeting.

Fax-loving Japan to introduce online system for reporting coronavirus

Fax-loving Japan to introduce online system for reporting coronavirus
Reuters: Health
Japan's health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email - drawing praise from some but scorn from others wondering what took it so long.

Experts call for Japan to keep current framework of virus containment

Experts call for Japan to keep current framework of virus containment
Reuters: Health
Japan's coronavirus experts said it was desirable for the nation to keep its current framework of coronavirus containment policies until the number of new infections fell to a certain level, according to Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura.

Drug companies offer perks to get staff back to work

Drug companies offer perks to get staff back to work Increased export as well as domestic demand for drugs such as hydroxychloroquine and chronic therapy medications has led to their manufacturers keeping their production lines running. The biggest challenges for them are over logistics and getting employees to work. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J