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New Zealand records no new coronavirus cases for a second day

New Zealand records no new coronavirus cases for a second day
Reuters: Health
New Zealand recorded no new coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the outcome of her discussions with Australia on a travel bubble between the two countries would be announced later in the day.

Global coronavirus deaths exceed quarter of a million - Reuters tally

Global coronavirus deaths exceed quarter of a million - Reuters tally Globally, there were 3,062 new deaths and 61,923 new cases over the past 24 hours, taking total cases to 3.58 million. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazil health minister downplays need for new hospital in virus-hit Manaus

Brazil health minister downplays need for new hospital in virus-hit Manaus
Reuters: Health
Brazilian Health Minister Nelson Teich on Monday disputed the need to set up a new hospital to fight the coronavirus pandemic in hard-hit Manaus, even as the city's hospitals are overwhelmed and officials have resorted to burying COVID-19 victims in mass graves.

Mexico registers 1,434 new coronavirus cases, 117 deaths

Mexico registers 1,434 new coronavirus cases, 117 deaths
Reuters: Health
Mexico registered 1,434 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and 117 new deaths, a health official said, bringing the total in the country to 24,905 confirmed cases and 2,271 deaths.

China reports one new coronavirus case in mainland

China reports one new coronavirus case in mainland
Reuters: Health
China reported one new coronavirus case for May 4, down from three the day before, data from the national health authority showed on Tuesday.

Texas A&M Researchers To Lead Testing Of Tuberculosis Vaccine To Fight COVID-19: Scientists are recruiting hundreds of medical workers to test the existing vaccine's ability to mitigate the effects of the illness. Results are expected within six months.

Texas A&M Researchers To Lead Testing Of Tuberculosis Vaccine To Fight COVID-19: Scientists are recruiting hundreds of medical workers to test the existing vaccine's ability to mitigate the effects of the illness. Results are expected within six months.