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China study warns of possible new 'pandemic virus' from pigs

China study warns of possible new 'pandemic virus' from pigs

Researchers say 'G4' strain of H1N1 influenza virus found in pigs has 'all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus'.

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Amid pandemic, Asean nations warn of 'alarming' South China Sea incidents

Amid pandemic, Asean nations warn of 'alarming' South China Sea incidents

'Even as our region struggles to contain Covid-19, alarming incidents in the South China Sea occurred,' says Duterte.

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Scientists just beginning to understand the severe health problems caused by Covid

Scientists just beginning to understand the severe health problems caused by Covid

Even survivors of Covid-19 will continue to suffer from a vast array of health problems.

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45,000 new coronavirus cases, US reach biggest single-day increase

45,000 new coronavirus cases, US reach biggest single-day increase

Despite the grim news, Trump said the US was coming back from the coronavirus crisis.

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US sets one-day record for Covid-19 cases, Texas pauses reopening

US sets one-day record for Covid-19 cases, Texas pauses reopening

Cases rose across the US by almost 40,000 on Thursday, the largest one-day increase of the pandemic.

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Newborn Mexican triplets have coronavirus, but parents do not

Newborn Mexican triplets have coronavirus, but parents do not

'We specifically requested since yesterday ... that a group of experts investigates the case.'

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Many countries successful in Covid fight seeing resurgent cases: WHO

Many countries successful in Covid fight seeing resurgent cases: WHO

South Korea says for the first time on Monday it was in the midst of a “second wave” of infections around Seoul.

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Saudi Arabia to bar arrivals from abroad to attend the haj

Saudi Arabia to bar arrivals from abroad to attend the haj

Some 2.5 million pilgrims typically visit the holiest sites of Islam in Mecca and Medina for the week-long haj.

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Several US states see coronavirus infection spikes, Wall Street unnerved

Several US states see coronavirus infection spikes, Wall Street unnerved

Trump's Oklahoma campaign rally that will be America’s largest indoor gathering in months.

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China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market

China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market

Low temperatures and high humidity in the market could favour the survival of virus.

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COMMENT | Planetary consequences of pandemic PPE production

COMMENT | Planetary consequences of pandemic PPE production

COMMENT | What if production is designed with regeneration in mind so that the cycle starts with renewable biological and technical materials?

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Record spike in coronavirus cases in six US states as reopening accelerates

Record spike in coronavirus cases in six US states as reopening accelerates

Hospitalisations are also rising or at record highs.

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China's new virus outbreak caused by seafood? Just a 'hypothesis', says WHO

China's new virus outbreak caused by seafood? Just a 'hypothesis', says WHO

China, a major importer of seafood and meat, has halted purchases from European salmon suppliers.

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Hollow note: M'sia's live music scene muffled as Covid-19 battle drags on

Hollow note: M'sia's live music scene muffled as Covid-19 battle drags on

SPECIAL REPORT | Virtual performances can't replace live concerts, nor can these remove the feeling of isolation under MCO.

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Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second Covid-19 wave

Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second Covid-19 wave

Half a dozen US states said their hospital beds were filling up fast.

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US could reach 200,000 coronavirus deaths in September, expert says

US could reach 200,000 coronavirus deaths in September, expert says

'Even if we don’t have increasing cases, even if we keep things flat, it’s reasonable to expect that we’re going to hit 200,000...'

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Malindo staff decry unfair dismissal in wake of Covid-19

Malindo staff decry unfair dismissal in wake of Covid-19

About 100 Malindo Airways staff cry foul after their contracts were prematurely terminated.

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China, scientists dismiss study suggesting Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan in August

China, scientists dismiss study suggesting Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan in August

The study’s authors examined increased hospital traffic and symptom search data in Wuhan.

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Brazil restores detailed Covid-19 data after Supreme Court ruling

Brazil restores detailed Covid-19 data after Supreme Court ruling

The health ministry abruptly removed cumulative totals of coronavirus cases and deaths.

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Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of Covid-19 advice

Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of Covid-19 advice

'We have evidence now that if this is done properly it can provide a barrier ... for potentially infectious droplets.'

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M’sia, S’pore stocks mark best week in a decade on recovery hopes

M’sia, S’pore stocks mark best week in a decade on recovery hopes

Over the week, regional gov'ts reopened their coronavirus-stricken economies by easing mobility curbs.

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England to make face masks compulsory on public transport

England to make face masks compulsory on public transport

Evidence suggests that wearing face coverings offers some protection.

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After 42 days in coma, Sarikei MP wins battle against Covid-19

After 42 days in coma, Sarikei MP wins battle against Covid-19

The DAP lawmaker has been discharged from the Sibu hospital, where he was warded since March.

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Can you catch Covid-19 from delivered packages?

Can you catch Covid-19 from delivered packages?

'There has been no precedent of a global transmission so far from delivered packages.'

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