U.S. issues first coronavirus workplace guidance to nursing homes

U.S. issues first coronavirus workplace guidance to nursing homes
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The U.S. Department of Labor issued its first workplace guidance to nursing homes on Thursday since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country and ravaged care facilities, saying residents, staff and visitors should keep 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart.

Americans bulk up on home gym equipment to stay fit while staying at home

Americans bulk up on home gym equipment to stay fit while staying at home
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Once the coronavirus pandemic forced her Orangetheory gym to close, Chiaki Osaka was eager to stay in shape while staying inside her home in Cupertino, California.

Brazil registers record 13,944 new coronavirus cases on Thursday

Brazil registers record 13,944 new coronavirus cases on Thursday
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Brazil registered a daily record 13,944 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and 844 additional deaths, according to health ministry data.

U.S. gives doctors guidance on how to spot rare COVID-linked syndrome in children

U.S. gives doctors guidance on how to spot rare COVID-linked syndrome in children
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday issued guidance to doctors on how to recognize and report cases of a rare, life-threatening syndrome in children associated with the new coronavirus.

Health groups ask India to rescind Gilead's patents for COVID-19 drug remdesivir

Health groups ask India to rescind Gilead's patents for COVID-19 drug remdesivir
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Two health advocacy groups have written to the Indian government asking it to rescind patents given to Gilead Sciences for the drug remdesivir so it can be distributed more fairly to coronavirus patients around the world, particularly in poorer nations.

Spain's daily coronavirus death toll rises above 200 on Thursday

Spain's daily coronavirus death toll rises above 200 on Thursday
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Spain's daily coronavirus death toll rose on Thursday above 200 for the first time since May 8, the health ministry reported.

Indonesia reports 568 new coronavirus infections, 15 deaths

Indonesia reports 568 new coronavirus infections, 15 deaths
Reuters: Health
Indonesia reported 568 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 16,006, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said.