Global COVID-19 cases top 4.8 mn: Johns Hopkins

Global COVID-19 cases top 4.8 mn: Johns Hopkins As of Tuesday morning, the total number of cases stood at 4,801,282, while the death toll increased to 318,465, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's coronavirus death toll reaches 100

Australia's coronavirus death toll reaches 100
Reuters: Health
Australia's death toll from the novel coronavirus reached 100 on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally of official data, a fatality rate much lower than in North America and Europe despite its earlier exposure to the outbreak.


Nicaragua reports more pneumonia deaths, some tied to COVID-19

Nicaragua reports more pneumonia deaths, some tied to COVID-19
Reuters: Health
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Monday that 309 people have died of pneumonia since January in the Central American country, 87 more people than in the same period last year, but that only some deaths were linked to the coronavirus.


India coronavirus infections surge past 100,000, deaths top 3,000

India coronavirus infections surge past 100,000, deaths top 3,000
Reuters: Health
Coronavirus cases in India reached 100,000 on Tuesday, matching the number of intensive care unit beds in the country, while the rate of growth of new infections showed little sign of slowing.


China reports six new coronavirus cases, including one in Wuhan

China reports six new coronavirus cases, including one in Wuhan
Reuters: Health
China reported six confirmed coronavirus cases for May 18, including a new case in Wuhan, the health authority said on Tuesday, compared to seven a day earlier.


Australia's coronavirus death toll reaches 100: local media/Reuters tally

Australia's coronavirus death toll reaches 100: local media/Reuters tally
Reuters: Health
Australia's death toll from the novel coronavirus reached 100 on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally of official data, a fatality rate much lower than in North America and Europe despite the Pacific country's earlier exposure to the pandemic.


Promising virus vaccine results reported as Trump takes anti-malaria drug

Promising virus vaccine results reported as Trump takes anti-malaria drug
Reuters: Health
The phased reopening of U.S. business and social life gained traction on Monday with more Americans emerging from coronavirus lockdowns and financial markets boosted by promising early results from the first U.S. vaccine trial in humans.