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Russia's coronavirus case tally passes 430,000

Russia's coronavirus case tally passes 430,000
Reuters: Health
Russia reported 8,536 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing its nationwide tally to 432,277, the third highest in the world.

China rejects report that it delayed COVID-19 information sharing with WHO

China rejects report that it delayed COVID-19 information sharing with WHO
Reuters: Health
China said on Wednesday a news report that said it delayed sharing COVID-19 information with the World Health Organization (WHO) is totally untrue.

Singapore reports 569 new cases of coronavirus infection

Singapore reports 569 new cases of coronavirus infection
Reuters: Health
Singapore's health ministry said on Wednesday it confirmed 569 new cases of coronavirus infection, taking its tally to 36,405.

India approves Gilead's remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 cases

India approves Gilead's remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 cases
Reuters: Health
India's government has approved Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use for five doses in treating COVID-19 patients.

South Korea says kids with suspected COVID-19 syndrome had another disease

South Korea says kids with suspected COVID-19 syndrome had another disease
Reuters: Health
Two children suspected to be South Korea's first cases of a life-threatening syndrome linked with the coronavirus were found to have contracted Kawasaki disease, a similar but separate infection, health authorities said on Wednesday.

Study shows coronavirus antibodies in 5.5% of Dutch blood donors

Study shows coronavirus antibodies in 5.5% of Dutch blood donors
Reuters: Health
A study of Dutch blood donors has found that around 5.5% of them have developed antibodies against the new coronavirus, blood donation firm Sanquin said on Wednesday.