President Donald Trump has argued it is “a badge of honour” that the US has the world’s highest number of confirmed COVID-19 infections. “I look at that…
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COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect the lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to the sense of smell or taste.
Wednesday 20 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 20 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic.…
Up to 60m people will be pushed into extreme poverty by the economic consequences of the Coronavirus crisis, and current recovery efforts are not enough,…
President Trump says he’s taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine, as Nancy Pelosi says she fears for the ‘morbidly obese’ president.President Trump has said he is taking…
Countries in the Gulf region will emerge “weaker, poorer and damaged” from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the UAE’s Minister of State, Dr Anwar Gargash.…
A Chinese laboratory has developed a drug that it believes has the power to end the Coronavirus pandemic. It will not only shorten the recovery…
UK unemployment rose by 50,000 to 1.35 million in the three months to March, as the effects of the coronavirus lockdown slam the economy. The…
Tuesday 19 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 19 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic.…
Many European countries will be further easing their Coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday including Italy and Spain who were among the hardest hit. Most businesses…
The health system in Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo could collapse as demand grows for emergency beds to deal with Coronavirus cases, city mayor warned.…
Monday 18 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 18 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic.…
The prime minister has admitted his government’s plans for easing the Coronavirus lockdown is causing “frustration”, as he faces a growing revolt from doctors, nurses, teachers…
The UK’s Coronavirus crisis has reignited one of the country’s most bitter political debates: Can the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland survive as a union…
All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily this week, a further step in the government’s plans to ease restrictions that aimed to contain the spread…
Children returning to schools in England next month will be taught in “protective bubbles” of no more than 15 and kept apart from others in…
Coronavirus Latest – The race for a SARS-COV-2 Vaccine By Dyna Fayz More than 90 vaccines are being developed against SARS-CoV-2 by research teams in…
According to two separate reports, Covid-19 can infect other organs. The reports suggest the virus goes far beyond the lungs and can attack various organs.…
Friday 15 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 15 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic.…
Dr Nishath Ahmed Liyakat and Dr, Unmi Nair, who are both doctors at Zulekha Hospital in Dubai, said they are both back to work after…
A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest living person in Spain, survived the Coronavirus and is “doing fine,” according to her nursing home. Maria…
The Middle East has many reasons to fear the coronavirus pandemic, but it has one big advantage when it comes to resisting it. Most people…
Lebanon has imposed a “total” shutdown after experiencing a resurgence in reported Coronavirus cases. Lebanon will go under full shutdown for four days, Cabinet said…
Coronavirus cases in the UAE topped 20,000 with 725 new confirmed cases as the Emirates continued its mass testing program for residents and citizens. So…
The Government procurement budget of medical equipment and drugs used in treating Covid19 has been cancelled. Government departments will now have to set an expenditure…
Thursday 14 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 14 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic.…