Fujifilm shares tumble after report Avigan not showing apparent efficacy in coronavirus treatment

Fujifilm shares tumble after report Avigan not showing apparent efficacy in coronavirus treatment
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Shares of Fujifilm Holdings Corp tumbled more than 4% in early trade on Wednesday after a report its anti-flu drug Avigan was not showing apparent efficacy in coronavirus treatment in clinical trials so far.

China reports five new COVID-19 cases for May 19 vs 6 day earlier

China reports five new COVID-19 cases for May 19 vs 6 day earlier
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China recorded five new coronavirus cases for May 19, down from six a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported on Wednesday.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan set to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan set to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI) Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to take charge as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board on May 22, sources said on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan set to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI) Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to take charge as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board on May 22, sources said on Tuesday.

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Mexico coronavirus cases hit new daily record of 2,713

Mexico coronavirus cases hit new daily record of 2,713
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Mexico registered 2,713 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the health ministry said, its biggest daily increase yet in infections, bringing its overall tally to 54,346 cases.

Brazil suffers record coronavirus deaths, Trump mulls travel ban

Brazil suffers record coronavirus deaths, Trump mulls travel ban
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Brazil's daily death toll from the new coronavirus jumped to a record 1,179 on Tuesday as President Jair Bolsonaro doubled down on chloroquine as a possible remedy and U.S. leader Donald Trump said he is considering a travel ban from Brazil.

Nicaraguan government says coronavirus deaths rise to 17

Nicaraguan government says coronavirus deaths rise to 17
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Nicaragua's Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed a total of 17 people had died in the country from the novel coronavirus, while there were 254 cases in the past week, compared with a previously reported total count of eight deaths and 25 cases.