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Scientists hunt pandemic hotspots in race to test vaccines

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The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be waning. For vaccine developers, that could be a problem. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3gKv83k

AstraZeneca-Merck Lynparza gets EMA's positive recommendation

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Drugmakers AstraZeneca Plc and Merck & Co Inc said on Monday their blockbluster cancer drug, Lynparza, has received positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as a maintenance treatment for a form of pancreatic cancer. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2XmwWYg

South Korea's Celltrion aims to start in-human COVID-19 drug trial in July

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South Korea's Celltrion Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment of COVID-19 demonstrated an up to 100-fold reduction in viral load of the disease in animal testing, saying it aims to start in-human clinical trials in late July. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3eD7408

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

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Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3dnwjTY

Armed with disinfectant and admonishments, South Korean robot fights coronavirus spread

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A self-driving robot equipped with cameras and an LED screen greets visitors at the lobby in the headquarters of South Korea's largest mobile operator, checking their temperature, dispensing hand sanitiser and disinfecting the floor. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3cm3sya

Thailand reports one new coronavirus case, no new deaths

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Thailand reported one new coronavirus case on Monday and no new deaths, taking the total number of infections to 3,082, of which 57 were fatalities. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2ZWMuUG

Hong Kong reports first local COVID-19 cases in two weeks

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Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3gG5f4E

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 333 to 181,815: RKI

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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 333 to 181,815, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2XhYD4G

South Korea's Celltrion says COVID-19 drug shows drop in viral load in animal testing

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South Korea's Celltrion Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment of COVID-19 demonstrated a 100-fold reduction in viral load of the disease in animal testing. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3cmZgye

South Korea's Celltrion says COVID-19 drug shows 100-fold reduction in viral load

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South Korea's Celltrion Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment of COVID-19 demonstrated a 100-fold reduction in viral load of the disease in animal testing. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/36N7fmZ

China reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly three weeks

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China reported the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases in nearly three weeks with 16 new infections discovered on May 31, as the number of so-called imported cases jumped in southwestern Sichuan province. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2yQucct

FOX NEWS: George Floyd protests put COVID-19 and social distancing on the backburner

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George Floyd protests put COVID-19 and social distancing on the backburner Dr. Marc Siegel says he's very concerned about the spread of COVID-19 amid the nationwide protests. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dmMeC6

China reports 16 new coronavirus cases vs two a day earlier

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China reported 16 new coronavirus cases for May 31, the highest since May 11 and up from 2 cases reported a day earlier, the country's health commission reported. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2AuizrT

Mexico registers 9,930 total coronavirus deaths, 90,664 accumulated cases

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Mexico's Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Sunday there were 151 new coronavirus deaths and 3,152 new cases, for an accumulated total of 9,930 fatalities and 90,664 cases. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3gA2z8B