Covid pandemic: South Korea sees record rise in daily cases

The country has introduced new restrictions amid a rise in cases South Korea has recorded a new high in the number of coronavirus ... between 500 and 600 new daily infections. Read More

Coronavirus: Outbreak at 'decisive point' as WHO urges action

The coronavirus outbreak has reached a "decisive point" and has "pandemic potential", World Health Organization ... South Korea saw new cases bringing its total infections to 1,261 with 12 deaths. Read More

Coronavirus: 'Narrowing window' to contain outbreak, WHO says

Chinese health authorities reported a decrease in deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday. But cases are on the rise in ... told the BBC: "It feels like my daily life is collapsing." ... Read More

Coronavirus: Swift and dangerous turn in Texas cases, says governor

"We have the worst record of any country in the world ... New coronavirus cases have been swiftly rising in more than half of US states and experts are worried. The number of daily cases had ... Read More

Coronavirus: US health official warns of dangerous second wave

The US has reported the most coronavirus cases in the world A second wave of coronavirus ... California had its highest one-day rise in new cases on Monday while New Jersey, the worst-hit US ... Read More

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By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News The FBI's watchdog found it committed multiple failures when informed of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse. By Brandon Drenon BBC News ... Read More

Coronavirus: Victoria records fewest new infections in a month

But despite reporting its deadliest day on Monday, Victoria has seen new infections decline in recent days. Tuesday's increase of 222 was the lowest daily total since 18 July. There were 17 more ... Read More

Coronavirus: Cases jump in Iran and Italy

Iran has confirmed almost 6,000 coronavirus infections and 145 deaths as the ... Europe's worst hit-country Italy also reported a steep rise in cases. Leading Italian politician Nicola Zingaretti ... Read More

Coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

The institute cited isolated outbreaks, such as the Tönnies meat processing plant in Gütersloh district, North Rhine-Westphalia, for the rise. Coronavirus ... BBC's Damien McGuinness reports ... Read More

New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported

"We can see the seriousness of the situation we are in," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a news conference ... seeing a drop in new cases have also seen infections rise again. Read More

Coronavirus: Lebanon begins 'total' shutdown as cases increase

Lebanon has begun a "total" lockdown for four days, following a rise in the number of coronavirus cases ... responded to a drop in the number of new infections by easing restrictions on businesses ... Read More

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Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health. Information ... Read More