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June 1, 2020October 20, 2020 Corona Virus Health

Coronavirus news live: South Africa reverses decision to open schools; sharp rise in Iran’s infection rate

Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; Japan could allow overseas visitors; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown

Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions October 21, 2020
Ben Loke cycled 1,371km whilst under Melbourne's tough restrictions.
Covid: Bolsonaro says Brazil will not buy Chinese-made vaccine October 21, 2020
The health minister had announced the Sinovac vaccine would be included in the immunisation programme.
Many killed and wounded in Afghanistan visa stampede October 21, 2020
Chaos broke out when thousands gathered in a stadium in Afghanistan to apply for visas to Pakistan.
Trump maintains bank account in China, says NY Times October 21, 2020
The US president, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China.
India coronavirus: Four Modi claims fact-checked October 21, 2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been talking about his government's response to the coronavirus.
Cathay Pacific axes regional carrier and 8,500 jobs October 21, 2020
Hong Kong’s flag carrier is closing Cathay Dragon and cutting jobs as part of a restructuring plan.
India-China dispute: India hands over soldier who crossed border October 21, 2020
The PLA soldier was apprehended by India after he strayed across their contested border on Monday.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments October 21, 2020
The legendary fighter is launching PacPay to help streamline online payments for social media influencers.
Taiwan charges Chinese captain over killing of 'Somali pirates' October 20, 2020
Officials say the Chinese national ordered the killings while captaining a Taiwanese vessel in 2012.
Vietnam battles its deadliest floods for decades October 20, 2020
Floodwaters have killed over 100 and left homes submerged, crops destroyed and livestock swept away.
Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic October 20, 2020
The bags are an answer to the trail of potentially deadly plastic left by tourists each year.
Coronavirus: 'India must cut pollution to avoid Covid disaster' October 19, 2020
New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths.
Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food' October 19, 2020
Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits.
US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win? October 19, 2020
With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come.
Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country October 19, 2020
The country’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting taboos against women who want to sing.
India coronavirus: The woman who ferries patients in a school bus October 18, 2020
Bus driver Neelam Singh, who contracted the virus while working, says she is glad to help.
Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy' October 17, 2020
Young Thais are falling out with their parents over calls to reform an institution seen as untouchable.
Philippines: Environmentalists criticise artificial beach in Manila Bay October 17, 2020
There is controversy over a new artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila, made from crushed dolomite rock which some people say is bad for the environment.
Jacinda Ardern's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge October 17, 2020
Jacinda Ardern may find it hard to reconcile the demands of her disparate voters, says columnist Josh Van Veen.
India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open October 16, 2020
With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses.

Own goal gives injury-hit Liverpool win over Ajax October 21, 2020
Premier League champions Liverpool are helped by an own goal from Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico to get off to a winning start in the Champions League.
Aguero's 40th Champions League goal helps Man City fight back to beat Porto October 21, 2020
Manchester City get their 10th attempt at winning the Champions League off to a winning start after fighting back to beat Porto.
Covid: No safety concerns found with Oxford vaccine trial after Brazil death October 21, 2020
Oxford University says a review has found no safety concerns after the Brazilian volunteer's death.
Bayern Munich 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Champions League holders off to excellent start October 21, 2020
Champions League holders Bayern Munich extend their record run to 12 straight wins in the competition as they thump Atletico Madrid.
Coronavirus: Spain passes one million Covid-19 cases October 21, 2020
Spain is the first western European country and the sixth in the world to pass the landmark figure.
Real Madrid 2-3 Shakhtar Donetsk: Zinedine Zidane's side shocked at home October 21, 2020
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane takes responsibility as the 13-time European Cup winners are handed a humiliating defeat by a second-string Shakhtar Donetsk side.
France teacher attack: Macron hails murdered ‘quiet hero’ October 21, 2020
Samuel Paty was attacked after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class.
Purdue Pharma to plead guilty in $8bn opioid settlement October 21, 2020
The deal with the US Department of Justice settles some of the most serious claims against the OxyContin-maker.
Zambia: Anglo American sued for 'mass lead poisoning' October 21, 2020
A lawsuit seeks compensation from a subsidiary of Anglo American over alleged mass poisoning.
Woman rescued from burning car by police officer in California October 21, 2020
Police footage shows the driver being pulled out of the vehicle, which had caught fire following a crash.
Nigeria Sars protest: Unrest in Lagos after shooting October 21, 2020
Amnesty International says at least 12 people were killed on Tuesday during protests in the city.
Nasa's Osiris-Rex spacecraft successfully tags Asteroid Bennu October 21, 2020
Nasa scientists were elated as the spacecraft successfully touched down for just a few seconds to grab rocks and dirt.
Morgan's Knight Riders thrashed by RCB in IPL October 21, 2020
Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders make record low score in an eight-wicket thrashing by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? October 21, 2020
An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.
The Countdown: Avengers stars quiz Kamala Harris and what to wear to vote October 21, 2020
What can you wear when you vote, and who gets to ask Kamala Harris questions?
First baby male gorilla born at Boston zoo October 21, 2020
After a successful Caesarean section, mother gorilla Kiki welcomed a healthy baby.
Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex civil unions October 21, 2020
"They are children of God and have a right to a family," Pope Francis says in a new documentary.
Racing Point's Stroll tested positive for coronavirus after Eifel GP October 21, 2020
Racing Point driver Lance Stroll says he tested positive for coronavirus after the Eifel Grand Prix weekend.
England tour of South Africa in November to go ahead October 21, 2020
England's white-ball tour of South Africa, starting next month, will go ahead after being given the green light by the South African government.
Breonna Taylor: Officer in shooting says it 'was not a race thing' October 21, 2020
Louisville Police Sgt Jonathan Mattingly said Ms Taylor's case had "nothing to do with race".

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