COVID-19: International Media Update, 8 June 2020
08 Jun 2020
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COVID-19: Worldwide news
COVID-19: Africa news
COVID-19: Asia news
- Covid-19: India’s tally increased from 2 lakh to 2.5 lakh in five days – Hindustan Times
- Indian state of Maharashtra’s COVID-19 cases outnumber China’s tally – Gulf News
- COVID-19: Pakistan hospitals warn they are running out of beds – Gulf News
- COVID-19: Private hospital in Saudi Arabia shut down after doctor dies of coronavirus – Gulf News
- Fewer flights, more protection in phase 3 of Indian repatriation from UAE – Gulf News
- How Covid-19 patients are treated at Abu Dhabi assessment centre – The National
- India eases lockdown even as virus cases jump in capital – Arab News
- Health Ministry announces only seven new Covid-19 cases today, Malaysia’s lowest since March – Malay Mail
- Philippines reports eight new coronavirus deaths, 579 more infections – Reuters
- Japan to adopt selective approach in COVID-19 tests – CNA
- Singapore reports 386 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 community infections – CNA
- Pakistan cracks down on safety breaches, coronavirus cases top 100,000 – Reuters
COVID-19: Europe news
- Lockdowns may have averted 3 million deaths in Europe by curbing COVID-19: study – Reuters
- Russia’s Coronavirus Deaths Approach 6,000 – The New York Times
- Poland plans no new restrictions despite hike in coronavirus infections – Reuters
COVID-19: North America news
- Mexico stays on maximum virus alert entering second week of ‘new normal’ – Reuters
- When 511 Epidemiologists Expect to Fly, Hug and Do 18 Other Everyday Activities Again – The New York Times
COVID-19: Oceania news
- New Zealand lifts all Covid restrictions, declaring the nation virus-free – BBC News
- New Zealand clears its last Covid-19 case – Times of India
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