What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Reuters: Health
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:


Singapore plans a coronavirus contact tracing device for all to wear

Singapore plans a coronavirus contact tracing device for all to wear
Reuters: Health
Singapore plans to soon launch a wearable device for novel coronavirus contact tracing that, if successful, it will distribute to all of its 5.7 million residents, the government said on Friday.


Hitachi, Toshiba, Miraca to set up factory for coronavirus antigen tests

Hitachi, Toshiba, Miraca to set up factory for coronavirus antigen tests
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Japanese industrial conglomerates Hitachi Ltd and Toshiba Corp will join with Miraca Holdings to increase production of antigen-based coronavirus tests, aiding in the country's effort to screen more people for the new virus.


Thailand reports one new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand reports one new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
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Thailand on Friday reported one new coronavirus infection and no new deaths, taking its total confirmed cases to 3,102, of which 58 have been fatalities.


Official reiterates faith in HCQ, says use recommended after assessment

Official reiterates faith in HCQ, says use recommended after assessment The pharmacovigilance programme also monitored the use of HCQ for highrisk healthcare workers in the counrty Prophylaxis refers to treatment given to prevent a disease. YK Gupta, who is also a member of ICMR, said HCQ, an anti-malarial drug, had even less toxicity than chloroquine. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J