Japan allows saliva-based coronavirus tests

Japan allows saliva-based coronavirus tests
Reuters: Health
The Japanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday it now allow saliva-based coronavirus tests, to help boost the number of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.

India witnesses highest ever spike of 8,392 COVID-19 cases, total mounts to 1,90,535

India witnesses highest ever spike of 8,392 COVID-19 cases, total mounts to 1,90,535 The country reported 230 more deaths caused by the infection in the last 24 hours. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mexico's coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000

Mexico's coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000
Reuters: Health
Mexico's death toll from the novel coronavirus on Monday surpassed 10,000 after the health ministry reported an additional 237 deaths in the country.

Australia lowers COVID-19 death toll after 'youngest victim' found not to have virus

Australia lowers COVID-19 death toll after 'youngest victim' found not to have virus
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A man thought to be the youngest person to have died from coronavirus in Australia did not have the virus at the time of his death, officials said.

Brazil registers 11,598 additional cases of coronavirus, 623 new deaths on Monday

Brazil registers 11,598 additional cases of coronavirus, 623 new deaths on Monday
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Brazil registered 11,598 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 623 additional deaths in the last 24 hours, the nation's Health Ministry said on Monday evening.

China reports 10 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases for June 1 vs 16 a day earlier

China reports 10 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases for June 1 vs 16 a day earlier
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China registered 5 new coronavirus cases on June 1, down from 16 a day earlier, the National Health Comission said on Tuesday.

Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again

Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again
Reuters: Health
Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States.