Covid

“Appropriate measures are being taken to control the pandemic in coordination” with the regions, the government said in a statement, after experts questioned its policies. “The data shows that we are being very active in tracking and detecting the virus.”  … [Read more...] about Spain Overtakes Britain for Most COVID-19 Cases in Europe

Bloomfield said the infections were confirmed after a person in their 50s went to their doctor Monday with COVID-19 symptoms and was swabbed twice, testing positive both times.  Six other people in the person's household were then tested, with three more positive results. … [Read more...] about New Zealand Reports First New Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Cases in 102 Days

A surge of coronavirus cases across Cuba prompted authorities to re-impose some restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus, including closing beaches, restaurants, bars and restricting travel across the island and prohibiting international flights.   … [Read more...] about Cuba Re-imposes Partial Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Surge in Havana

“This is about Victorians, particularly those under stage four restrictions, but also those under stage three restrictions, getting reward for their efforts and when we do see it, I think we will all be very happy to see that curve inflect downwards again,” he said. … [Read more...] about Australia Equals Its Deadliest Day of COVID-19 Pandemic

Concerns about coping with the onslaught deepened Friday, when a network of women community health workers known as Accredited Social Health Activists or ASHA (hope), who have been assisting local authorities in contact tracing and tracking people under quarantine, started a two-day strike.   … [Read more...] about With Fastest Global COVID-19 Growth, India Races Past 2 Million Cases