The number of people in England testing positive for coronavirus may be levelling off, according to a household survey by the Office for National Statistics. After a low in cases at the end of June, it estimated infections had been rising slightly in July. Restrictions have been introduced in recent weeks in a number of… Read More: Virus cases ‘may be levelling off’ in England »
Researchers are making “good progress” in developing vaccines against COVID-19, but their first use cannot be expected until early 2021, a World Health Organization expert says. The WHO is working hard to ensure fair distribution of the vaccines, but in the meantime it is most important to suppress the spread of the coronavirus, executive director… Read More: Virus vaccination unlikely until 2021: WHO »
SEOUL, South Korea — While China moved closer to containing a fresh outbreak in Beijing, the coronavirus took a stronger hold elsewhere, including the United States, where surging infections across southern states have highlighted the risks of reopening economies without effective treatment or vaccines. Another record daily increase in India on Friday pushed the country’s… Read More: Virus taking stronger hold in US, other populated countries »
Health leaders are calling for an urgent review to determine whether the UK is properly prepared for the “real risk” of a second wave of coronavirus. In an open letter published in the British Medical Journal, ministers were warned that urgent action would be needed to prevent further loss of life. The presidents of the… Read More: Coronavirus: UK must prepare for second virus wave – health… »