Chinese startup Rokid sees opportunity with COVID-fighting smart glasses

Chinese startup Rokid sees opportunity with COVID-fighting smart glasses
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A Chinese startup that develops augmented-reality products for use in manufacturing and gaming has found a promising growth area in the midst of a global pandemic - wearable glasses that measure temperatures on the move.

Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases after PM's infection

Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases after PM's infection
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Russia on Friday reported a record daily rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases, a day after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced he had been diagnosed with the new virus and was temporarily stepping down to recover.

Turkey's contact tracers race to contain coronavirus

Turkey's contact tracers race to contain coronavirus
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Two medics in protective suits jumped out of a car in a deserted street in central Ankara and hurried inside a building - one carrying medical equipment and the other, paperwork.

Singapore confirms 932 new COVID-19 cases, taking total to 17,101

Singapore confirms 932 new COVID-19 cases, taking total to 17,101
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Singapore reported 932 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the health ministry said, taking the city-state's total infections to 17,101.

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,639; deaths up 193: RKI

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,639; deaths up 193: RKI
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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,639 to 160,758, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.

Hungary PM warns of potential second coronavirus wave in October-November

Hungary PM warns of potential second coronavirus wave in October-November
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Hungary needs to prepare for a potential second wave of coronavirus cases in October and November after a likely slowdown in the outbreak's infection rate in the summer, the prime minister told state radio on Friday.

Britain may have hit its daily testing target: minister

Britain may have hit its daily testing target: minister
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Britain may have hit its daily target of 100,000 COVID-19 tests, or come close, putting in place the beginnings of a network to test, track and trace people through the pandemic, housing minister Robert Jenrick said on Friday.