COVID-19: International Media Update, 8 May 2020
08 May 2020
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COVID-19: Worldwide news
- COVID-19: Study suggests coronavirus spread swiftly around world in late 2019 – Gulf News
- Coronavirus World Updates – The New York Times
- The Covid Riddle: Why does the virus wallop some places and spare others? – The Economic Times
COVID-19: Africa news
COVID-19: Asia news
- India coronavirus: Massive evacuation operation to begin from 12 countries – BBC News
- Combating coronavirus: Seniors, kids must strictly #StayHome in UAE – Khaleej Times
- Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, no new deaths – Reuters
- Malaysia could face second wave of Covid-19 infections after lifting restrictions, warns Aussie healthcare provider – Malay Mail
- COVID-19: China reports 2 new coronavirus cases, both imported – Gulf News
- Singapore landmarks turn blue to raise awareness of mental health during COVID-19 – CNA Lifestyle
- India now has 52,952 cases of coronavirus, death toll 1783: health ministry – Reuters
- India coronavirus: Massive evacuation operation to begin from 12 countries – BBC News
- Saudi Arabia records its highest daily COVID-19 recovery total – Arab News
COVID-19: Europe news
- Coronavirus: Lockdown bites poor as France eases grip – BBC News
- Italy nursing home ravaged by COVID-19 discloses 300 dead – Gulf News
- 3 Russian doctors fall from hospital windows during pandemic – WSET
- Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,284 to 166,091: RKI – Reuters
COVID-19: North America news
- ‘COVID parties’ spreading virus in southeastern Washington – WBMA
- 5 signs your coronavirus anxiety has turned serious, threatening your mental health – CNN
- Doctors to study possible COVID-19 link to kids with rare disease – The Globe and Mail
- Mexico coronavirus infections rise to 27,634 cases and 2,704 deaths – Reuters
COVID-19: Oceania news
COVID-19: South America news
- Brazil hits new daily record for COVID-19 cases, deaths – CNA
- Brazil hits record for coronavirus deaths, raising chances of lockdowns – Reuters
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