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Optimism in NZ at lockdown halfway point

New Zealand has recorded just 50 new virus cases, the lowest daily total under lockdown, and for the third-straight day, a lesser number than the previous day.

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5 hours ago

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US folk singer John Prine dies from virus

American folk singer John Prine, who had been in the hospital with the coronavirus since last month, has passed away at the age of 73.

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6 hours ago

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NYC virus deaths past 4000, more than 9/11

COVID-19’s toll in New York City is now more than 1000 deaths higher than that of the deadliest terror attack on US soil on 9/11.

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7 hours ago

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NYC virus deaths past 4000, more than 9/11

COVID-19’s toll in New York City is now more than 1000 deaths higher than that of the deadliest terror attack on US soil on 9/11.

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7 hours ago

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China’s Wuhan lockdown ends

A two-month coronavirus lockdown has ended in the Chinese city of Wuhan but China is maintaining strict screening protocols to stop a resurgence of the disease.

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9 hours ago

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Trump criticises World Health Organisation

Donald Trump says he will put a hold on US funding to the World Health Organisation, saying it ‘called it wrong’ about the coronavirus.

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9 hours ago

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Cyclone Harold’s devastation revealed

Tropical Cyclone Harold continues to rage through the Pacific, now lashing Fiji after hitting the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

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11 hours ago

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Signs virus easing; NYC deaths exceed 3200

There are some signs the coronavirus crisis is easing in parts of Europe but health officials say people should not let their guard down.

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11 hours ago

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Critic of China’s Xi ‘under investigation’

Ren Zhiqiang, who went missing after calling China’s leader Xi Jinping a “clown” in an essay following a speech about the coronavirus, is under investigation.

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12 hours ago

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Vatican welcomes Pell High Court decision

The Vatican has welcomed the ruling of Australia’s High Court and praised Cardinal George Pell for having “waited for the truth to be ascertained”.

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12 hours ago

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French COVID-19 death toll passes 10,000

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says outdoor physical exercise will be forbidden in the French capital between 10am and 7pm amid a tightening of restrictions.

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13 hours ago

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UK PM stable after second night in ICU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care with COVID-19 but is said to be in “good spirits”.

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13 hours ago

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UK reports another 786 coronavirus deaths

The UK’s coronavirus-linked death toll has increased by 786, taking the country’s total number due to the virus to more than 6000.

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14 hours ago

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Italy infections lowest since March 13

Numbers from Italy’s Civil Protection Agency point to more evidence that the country’s coronavirus contagion curve is flattening.

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14 hours ago

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Most on Antarctica cruise ship have virus

The Australian operator of an Antarctica cruise ship says nearly 60 per cent of people onboard the Greg Mortimer have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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14 hours ago