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US and UK suffer highest number of daily deaths since outbreak began, as glimmers of hope emerge elsewhere in the world.
People surging unmonitored over borders in a volatile part of the world has sparked dire warnings.
AP NEWS
NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus infections are spiking in Japan and creating hot spots in India's congested cities just as the U.S. and some of the hardest-hit European countries are considering when...
Al-Monitor
Iran hawks are doubling down on sanctions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and Democrats can’t agree on how much relief the United States should give Iran.
With countries still struggling to curb the outbreak Italy warns the EU could fail over its response.
British scientists have pushed back against an influential new coronavirus model that predicts the UK will be the worst-hit European country, with a death toll from Covid-19 possibly much higher than previously thought.
Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools.
Asia Times
Globally, about one in every four people lives in one of South Asia’s three most populous countries, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, which collectively occupy just 3% of the world’s tot…
The new coronavirus is posing an unprecedented election year challenge to candidates running for president.
NBC News
Does hydroxychloroquine cure coronavirus? Trump and Cuomo have promoted hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus COVID-19 treatment. Does HCQ work for coronavirus?
California's efforts to stem the spread of the virus have been bold and controversial -- but appear to be working.
www.nature.com
Doctors are reaching for drugs that dampen the immune response — but these also undermine the body’s own fight against the coronavirus. Uncertainty is hampering doctors’ ability to choose treatments.
Ban on the city where coronavirus emerged lifted as China outbreak eases, but global infections now exceed 1.4 million.
Singapore has banned all social gatherings as part of its latest restrictions to help combat Covid-19, according to a news release on the health ministry’s website.
More than 1,800 deaths were recorded on Tuesday including that of influential folk singer John Prine.
As the Chinese city lifts its quarantine, residents share lessons learnt from the outbreak.
NBC News
More than 10,000 people have died in the U.S. of COVID-19. Track which states are getting hit the hardest and which direction the country's death rate is going. Updated daily.
AP NEWS
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags or pay a small...
the Guardian
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Countries continue to battle the novel coronavirus as it infects more than 1.3 million around the world. Follow here for the latest news.
Higher number of daily deaths reported in Spain, as Japan declares state of emergency over COVID-19 pandemic.
www.nature.com
There are 78 confirmed COVID-19 vaccine candidates, 5 of which have already entered clinical trials. Plus: an engineered enzyme that dissolves one of the world’s most commonly used plastics, and giant dinosaur footprints found on the roof of a cave. There are 78 confirmed COVID-19 vaccine candidates, 5 of which have already entered clinical trials. Plus: an engineered enzyme that dissolves one of the world’s most commonly used plastics, and giant dinosaur footprints found on the roof of a cave.
The Christian Science Monitor
Catch me up on the weekend news: Three major European nations see progress against the pandemic, Britain's queen offers hope, and Canada takes high road.
The Straits Times
Worldwide government efforts from nationwide lockdown to social distancing aimed at ending the coronavirus pandemic have reaped varying results, with some promising ones. But a handful of governments have so far shied away from taking more drastic action.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
the Guardian
Germany believes public life can gradually resume, while Spain and Italy see glimmers of hope
11 Steps to Business SurvivalResponding to the Covid-19 Crisis
Communicate – every day!
Be positive – people gravitate to positive people
Know the cycles – we will move from this ‘Winter’ top a new ‘Spring’. Be prepared
Change – don’t wait! You need to act, now
Cut back – cash is king
Extend credit
Staffing changes – consider flexible work, reduce hours, extended vacations
Plan and test working from home – know what tech, people, process changes are needed and get help implementing them
Online of delivery – regardless of your industry, pivot to online customer service
Market and sell – now is not the time to stop marketing yourself. Customers need to know you are there to help them
Repeat business – profit comes from existing customers. Make sure they truly feel ‘loved'!
Chris Whelan is an organisational change leader, business coach and public speaker.
