Exclusive: In Navy study, 60 percent of carrier volunteers have coronavirus antibodies

Exclusive: In Navy study, 60 percent of carrier volunteers have coronavirus antibodies
Reuters: Health
A U.S. Navy investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier has found that about 60 percent of the roughly 400 sailors tested had antibodies for the virus, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday.

Delhi cases near 30,000, positivity rate of Covid 27%

Delhi cases near 30,000, positivity rate of Covid 27% The positivity rate of Covid-19 in Delhi is as high as 27%, government data shows. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mexico reports nearly 3,000 new coronavirus cases, total infections at 120,000

Mexico reports nearly 3,000 new coronavirus cases, total infections at 120,000
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The Mexican government reported 2,999 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing total confirmed infections to 120,102, according to data from the health ministry.

University of Washington forecasts 145,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths by August

University of Washington forecasts 145,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths by August
Reuters: Health
University of Washington researchers estimated on Monday that 145,728 people could die of COVID-19 in the United States by August, raising their grim forecast by more than 5,000 fatalities in a matter of days.

Closing in on all sides: Cuba nears declaring coronavirus victory

Closing in on all sides: Cuba nears declaring coronavirus victory
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Reina Paula, a saleswoman at Havana's La Epoca supermarket, said the same day that a worker tested positive for the coronavirus, local authorities sent the rest of the staff in a fleet of state vehicles to isolation facilities for testing.

Brazil reports 679 new coronavirus deaths amid controversy over data

Brazil reports 679 new coronavirus deaths amid controversy over data
Reuters: Health
Brazil reported 679 new COVID-19 deaths and 15,654 additional confirmed cases on Monday, as controversy grew over the country's official coronavirus data amid allegations of manipulation from a senior lawmaker.

England launches study of coronavirus spread in schools

England launches study of coronavirus spread in schools
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Health minister Matt Hancock launched a study to find out the prevalence and spread of the coronavirus among school children and teachers in England on Tuesday to help inform the phased reintroduction of education after a lengthy national lockdown.