(Reuters) – Australia on Wednesday recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic, while New Zealand again imposed restrictions while investigating its first cases in more than 3 months.
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Germany recorded the largest daily buildup in new cases in more than 3 months, and the Minister of Health warned of epidemics in almost every region of the country due to holiday returnees and revelers.
German Health Minister Jens Spahn said the Russian COVID-19 vaccine had not been sufficiently tested, adding that the purpose was to have a product rather than being the first to vaccinate people.
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said allegations that the vaccine is harmful were unfounded and motivated by competition.
Armenia has extended the state of emergency until 11 September despite a mini-use mini-infection.
The FC Barcelona player tried after returning to pre-season training.
This year’s Paris Marathon has been cancelled as France is fighting for a resurgence.
The mask dress is mandatory in all public squares in Brussels, as the number of contagions has reached a point of government alert that places the town among the highest affected in Europe.
The Brazilian state of Paraná is in talks with Russia to produce a COVID-19 vaccine, the National Research Institute.
Mexico won 41% fewer foreigners in the first six months of 2020.
Ecuador expects a quick settlement of an industrial dispute with China over coronavirus lines in an exported shrimp container that has led to Beijing’s suspension of imports from 3 companies.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her wardrobe would explain on Friday what are the next steps in the new restrictions imposed across the country.
South Korea and the United States will launch their annual joint army training this week, but mobilize U.S. troops after the program shrinks.
The Philippines reported 93 more deaths, the largest accumulation since July 18, bringing the death toll to 2,404.
The Philippine president praised Russia’s efforts to expand a vaccine and is willing to participate in the trials.
Israel will review the Russian vaccine and begin negotiations to buy it if it turns out to be a “serious product,” the Israeli fitness minister said.
Lebanon announced on Tuesday a record number of COVID-19 infections and seven deaths as the country grappled with the aftermath of the Beirut harbour explosion.
The United States has reached an agreement with Moderna Inc to obtain one hundred million doses of its possible COVID-19 vaccine for approximately $1.5 billion.
Vir Biotechnology Inc. on Tuesday announced its goal of launching a complex mid-stage trial of its COVID-19 drug candidate in August.
Mexico aims to conduct complex clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines in progression through U.S. and Chinese companies, two of which may be the basic component of their production in the country.
European stock markets remained stable Wednesday after doubts arose about a new US stimulus, as it seemed like a crazy day for Turkey’s troubled gold, silver and lyre. [MKTS / GLOB]
New Zealand’s central bank trades on Wednesday through the expansion of its bond-buying program and forecasts negative interest rates.
Compiled through Anita Kothroughlinska, Ramakrishnan M and Devika Syamnath; Editing via Arun Koyyur and Nick Macfie
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