2 firms get govt nod to produce desi swabs for cheaper Covid-19 test kits

2 firms get govt nod to produce desi swabs for cheaper Covid-19 test kits The swabs — used for collection of oral and throat samples from patients — will cost one-tenth of the imported swabs currently in use, bringing down the cost of Covid-19 testing. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia allows foreign athletes entry as coronavirus cases pass 280,000

Russia allows foreign athletes entry as coronavirus cases pass 280,000
Reuters: Health
The Russian government said on Sunday it would allow foreign athletes competing in its domestic sports leagues to enter the country as the number of cases of the novel coronavirus passed 280,000.

Indonesia reports 489 new coronavirus cases, 59 new deaths

Indonesia reports 489 new coronavirus cases, 59 new deaths
Reuters: Health
Indonesia reported 489 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking the total to 17,514.

Malaysia reports 22 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Malaysia reports 22 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Reuters: Health
Malaysia's health ministry reported 22 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,894.

China reports five new coronavirus cases, adviser says risk of second wave remains

China reports five new coronavirus cases, adviser says risk of second wave remains
Reuters: Health
Mainland China reported five new confirmed COVID-19 cases for May 16, down from eight the previous day, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement on Sunday.

Philippines records 208 new coronavirus cases, seven more deaths

Philippines records 208 new coronavirus cases, seven more deaths
Reuters: Health
The Philippines' Department of Health on Sunday reported 208 new cases of coronavirus infections and seven more fatalities.

Remdesivir vs Favipiravir & other repurpose drugs for Covid-19

Remdesivir vs Favipiravir & other repurpose drugs for Covid-19 There are at least 50 different drugs, from HIV protease inhibitors to anti-virals to ACE inhibitors, anti-inflammatory, pneumonia, respiratory, malaria, TB, arthritis, leprosy, alcohol dependence, immune modulators, and anti-diarrhoea that are being tested. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J