China's Wuhan says it has tested almost a third of its citizens for coronavirus

China's Wuhan says it has tested almost a third of its citizens for coronavirus
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China's Wuhan said on Friday it has tested over 3 million of its 11 million citizens for the coronavirus, as it seeks to test all residents after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave of infections.

Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 300,000: Reuters tally

Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 300,000: Reuters tally
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Global deaths linked to the novel coronavirus passed 300,000 on Thursday, while confirmed cases of the virus are approaching 4.5 million, according to a Reuters tally.

Vietnam reports 24 new coronavirus cases, all imported; cases pass 300

Vietnam reports 24 new coronavirus cases, all imported; cases pass 300
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Vietnam reported 24 new coronavirus infections on Friday, all of which were imported cases involving Vietnamese citizens returning from Russia who were placed under quarantine on arrival, the country's health ministry said.

COVID patients given malaria drug didn't see significant improvements: studies

COVID patients given malaria drug didn't see significant improvements: studies
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Patients given the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a potential treatment for COVID-19 did not improve significantly over those who did not, according to two new studies published in the medical journal BMJ on Thursday.

Mexico reports record one-day coronavirus surge with 2,409 new cases

Mexico reports record one-day coronavirus surge with 2,409 new cases
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Mexico's health ministry on Thursday confirmed 257 additional coronavirus deaths and 2,409 new infections, the biggest one-day rise in cases since the pandemic began.

China reports four new coronavirus cases, up from three a day earlier

China reports four new coronavirus cases, up from three a day earlier
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China reported 4 new coronavirus cases for May 14, up from 3 cases a day earlier, the country's health commission said.

Brazil coronavirus cases hit daily record as Bolsonaro pressures CEOs

Brazil coronavirus cases hit daily record as Bolsonaro pressures CEOs
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Brazil registered a daily record 13,944 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, as President Jair Bolsonaro urged business leaders to push for lifting lockdown orders in financial center Sao Paulo to help the economy.