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China-Australia rift deepens over virus inquiry calls
U.S. intelligence agencies say there is no evidence the virus was man-made or engineered in a lab. "I'm very confident that authoritarian regimes are poorly created to deal with the kind of crisis that this pandemic has engendered", he said. [Full Article...]
As Germany lockdown eases, coronavirus cases increase
Earlier on Tuesday, the institute said Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 1,144 to 156,337. Hours later, that became a legal requirement nationwide as capital city Berlin became the last state to make masks compulsory in shops from Wednesday. [Full Article...]
Brazil's top court allows investigation of Bolsonaro
The controversy over the appointment of Alexandre Ramagem and allegations by outgoing Justice Minister Sergio Moro of improper interference in the police force triggered talk of impeachment and a criminal investigation approved by the Supreme Court , as the country grapples with the coronavirus epidemic, which has now killed 5,017 people in Brazil, hundreds more than in China. [Full Article...]
Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends COVID-19 state of emergency amid armed protests
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On the same day the MI capitol building was flooded with protesters, some of whom openly carrying guns and tactical gear, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended a state of emergency for MI. Gretchen Whitmer. As the event began around 9 am under steady rainfall, some protesters chanted "USA" and "lock her up", referring to Whitmer, a Democrat, but alluding to a refrain often chanted at 2016 Trump rallies... [Full Article...]
Minister admits Government could miss 100,000-a-day testing target
It comes after the country jumped to second in Europe for fatalities from Covid-19. And Chris Hopson, its chief executive, said what is needed more than hitting a number is clarity on how the testing regime will be developed for the next phase. [Full Article...]
Britain now has Europe's second-highest COVID-19 death toll
The United Kingdom now has Europe's second-highest official death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to new figures on Wednesday that cover fatalities in all settings, including in nursing homes. "Far from success, these latest figures are truly terrible", he added, referring to previously published data. Although global comparisons are difficult, the new figures confi... [Full Article...]
United Kingdom is 'past coronavirus peak', says Johnson
Johnson promised to set out next week a "menu of options" on how the lockdown could be relaxed, but said the exact dates of any change would be driven by scientific advice and data. The statistics have put pressure on the government, alongside the growing death toll from the disease, fueling caution over lifting restrictions on movement. [Full Article...]
Two new cases of COVID-19 in northern B.C., testing expanding
She added that negative tests are "not necessarily helpful" because it is possible to be exposed to somebody with COVID-19 that is still in the incubation period and could test negative today and develop symptoms and test positive tomorrow. [Full Article...]