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‘No evidence’ people who have survived Covid-19 have immunity
UK reports 596 COVID-19 deaths as total tops 16,000
Prof Costello, giving evidence to the Commons Health and Social Care Committee, said we "should not have any blame at this stage" but that "we can make sure in the second wave we're not too slow". "Those healthcare workers who are on the front line again should know that we completely understand their anxiety and we are doing all we can to try and get them the equipment that they need as quickly a... [Full Article...]
Seventh Tas virus death, national toll 64

No Guarantee Of Covid-19 Vaccine But Prospects Good, UK Scientist Says
A two-year clinical trial is planned to be completed within two months. The first phase of the clinical trials is expected to begin in mid-May with results in July. "If we don't get a scientific breakthrough, then I think that looks very unrealistic". "If we do get a vaccine within the next year then actually I think that (Olympics) is realistic". [Full Article...]
`No way`: Wuhan lab director rejects coronavirus origins from its facility

Pregnant Ghanaian nurse dies of COVID-19 but baby ‘well’ after birth
Ms Agyapong's husband is now self-isolating and has also been tested for Covid-19. The chief executive of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, David Carter, said he was sad by the nurse's passing. 'We are devastated by her death and offer our honest condolences to her family and friends'. Renai Mcinerney wrote: "Sister Mary was my colleague, I worked alongside her for a few years". [Full Article...]
COVID-19 KY | 2,522 case, 137 deaths

Two more outbreaks at Ontario's long-term care homes
