Brazilian doctors medevac indigenous COVID-19 cases to Amazon city

Brazilian doctors medevac indigenous COVID-19 cases to Amazon city
Reuters: Health
The novel coronavirus is spreading so fast among the indigenous people in the furthest parts of Brazil's Amazon rainforest that doctors are now evacuating critical COVID-19 patients by plane to the only intensive care units in the vast region.

Indonesia reports 496 new coronavirus infections, 43 deaths

Indonesia reports 496 new coronavirus infections, 43 deaths
Reuters: Health
Indonesia reported on Monday 496 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 18,010, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto

U.S. likely to back call for independent evaluation of WHO's handling of coronavirus: envoys

U.S. likely to back call for independent evaluation of WHO's handling of coronavirus: envoys
Reuters: Health
Health ministers from around the world are expected to call for an independent evaluation of the World Health Organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a WHO meeting on Monday.

Malaysia reports 47 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths

Malaysia reports 47 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths
Reuters: Health
Malaysian health authorities on Monday reported 47 new coronavirus cases, bringing the cumulative total to 6,941 cases.

Remdesivir close to EU's initial authorisation as COVID-19 treatment

Remdesivir close to EU's initial authorisation as COVID-19 treatment
Reuters: Health
The head of the European Union's medicines agency Guido Rasi said on Monday an initial authorisation for U.S. pharmaceutical company Gilead's remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment could be granted in coming days.

Philippines records seven novel coronavirus deaths, 205 more cases

Philippines records seven novel coronavirus deaths, 205 more cases
Reuters: Health
The Philippines' health ministry on Monday reported seven new coronavirus deaths and 205 additional infections.

Teva Pharm gets approval in China for Huntington's treatment

Teva Pharm gets approval in China for Huntington's treatment
Reuters: Health
China has given the greenlight to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' Austedo treatment for Huntington's disease, the company said on Monday.