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A leading US public health official warned on Tuesday that a new wave of coronavirus hitting the US next winter could be “even more difficult” for America to deal with than the current outbreak.
And in a double blow for the prospect of ending the coronavirus pandemic, a US trial of the controversial treatment Donald Trump has referred to as “like a miracle” has produced poor results.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a $26bn relief package to support the economy and the vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic, AFP reports.
In a special address to the nation, Ramaphosa announced “a massive social and economic support package of R500bn ($26.3 billion), which amounts to about 10% of our GDP.” Continue reading...