Health & Science

• Saturday, July 11th 2020 - 07:48 UTC

  US welcomes WHO probe into the origins of coronavirus in China

  

  The United States welcomes the World Health Organization's W(HO) probe into the origins of the novel coronavirus in China, its ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Friday.

• Friday, July 10th 2020 - 08:55 UTC

  Bolivian interim president Jeanine Anez tested positive for Covid-19

  

  Bolivia’s President Jeanine Anez said on Thursday she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus Anez said in a tweet she was “well” and continuing to work while in isolation. “Together, we will come out of this,” she said.

• Friday, July 10th 2020 - 08:03 UTC

  Wales mirrors England and Scotland air bridges to safe countries, but includes Spain

  

  Welsh Government has amended its coronavirus regulations to allow people to travel to dozens of countries and overseas territories without having to quarantine on their return. The steps by the Government also means residents from those countries can now travel to Wales for summer holidays without having to self isolate.

• Friday, July 10th 2020 - 07:52 UTC

  WHO announces an independent evaluation of global COVID-19 response

  

  WHO announced on Thursday the initiation of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 09:55 UTC

  Argentina with a daily record of Covid-19 cases, 3,604

  

  Argentina posted a daily record of 3,604 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the country grapples with rising infections that are threatening its early success in stalling the spread of the virus.

• Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 09:49 UTC

  Bolsonaro vetoes provisions of a law to aid vulnerable indigenous communities

  

  Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday vetoed provisions of a law that obligated the federal government to provide drinking water, disinfectants, and a guarantee of hospital beds to indigenous communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 09:30 UTC

  Face masks in public at all times become mandatory in Catalonia

  

  Catalonia on Wednesday ordered all residents and visitors to wear face masks in public at all times, becoming the first Spanish region to toughen a national directive mandating their use when in close proximity to others.

• Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 09:28 UTC

  Brazilian retail sales jumped at an encouraging pace in May

  

  Brazilian retail sales jumped at a record pace in May, official figures showed on Wednesday, suggesting the economy could be on a recovery path as authorities gradually lift social isolation measures taken to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

• Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 08:34 UTC

  Scotland exempts quarantine period for arriving travelers from 57 countries and 14 UKOTs. List excludes Latam and Spain

  

  Passengers arriving in Scotland from 57 overseas destinations that have similar or lower levels of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection than Scotland will no longer need to quarantine. Travelers from the 14 UK overseas territories will also be exempt.

• Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 08:16 UTC

  Bayer's weed killer Roundup settlement delayed as new questions arise

  

  Bayer has agreed to delay part of a proposed settlement of allegations that its widely used weed killer Roundup caused cancer after a US judge questioned its plan to deal with future claims.