Coronavirus reaches maximum intensity in Mexico, health official says

Coronavirus reaches maximum intensity in Mexico, health official says
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Mexico's deputy health minister said on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus had reached its maximum intensity in the country after the ministry reported a record increase in daily cases.

Mainland China reports one confirmed, four asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

Mainland China reports one confirmed, four asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
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China reported one new coronavirus case and four new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in the mainland on June 2, the country's health commission said.

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against COVID faces new questions

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against COVID faces new questions
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British medical journal the Lancet on Tuesday said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the medicine championed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

South Korea expects human trials of Celltrion's potential COVID-19 treatment in Europe

South Korea expects human trials of Celltrion's potential COVID-19 treatment in Europe
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South Korea expects clinical trials of Celltrion Inc's experimental COVID-19 treatment to begin in Europe next month and aims to secure sizable supplies of the drug by the first half of next year, a senior health official said on Tuesday.

Singapore reports 544 new coronavirus cases: health ministry

Singapore reports 544 new coronavirus cases: health ministry
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Singapore confirmed 544 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, its health ministry said, taking the city-state's total to 35,836.

Explainer: Can you catch COVID-19 from delivered packages?

Explainer: Can you catch COVID-19 from delivered packages?
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An outbreak of COVID-19 at a logistics centre run by one of South Korea's largest online shopping companies has raised concerns over whether the virus can be transmitted by package deliveries.

Novacyt sees more wins for coronavirus test product

Novacyt sees more wins for coronavirus test product
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Healthcare and clinical diagnostics company Novacyt announced more contract wins for its 'Primerdesign' product aimed at testing for the presence of the coronavirus, although the company suffered a minor setback in France.