Philippines records 21 new coronavirus deaths, 268 more infections
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The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday recorded 21 more coronavirus deaths and 268 additional infections.
Russia suspends use of ventilator type after hospital fires: regulator
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Russia has suspended the use of Russian-made medical ventilators of a certain model manufactured after April 1, a state healthcare regulator said on Wednesday, following two hospital fires reported to involve two such machines.
Russia reports more than 10,000 new coronavirus infections
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Russia on Wednesday reported 10,028 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide tally to 242,271.
Slowly but steadily, China strives to make widespread virus testing the new normal
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Beijing resident Wang Yukun was happy to comply in April when the construction firm he works for told him he'd need to take a test for the novel coronavirus before he could come back to work, even though he was at low risk of having the disease.
Singapore's health ministry confirms 675 new coronavirus cases
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Singapore's health ministry said on Wednesday it has confirmed another 675 cases of coronavirus infections, taking the city-state's tally to 25,346.