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U.S. FDA clears version 2.0 of Abbott's low-cost glucose monitor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday cleared a new version of Abbott Laboratories' continuous glucose monitoring device, FreeStyle Libre, helping the company build upon the success of its fastest-growing diabetes product.
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Mutation in new coronavirus increases chance of infection: study
A specific mutation in the new coronavirus can significantly increase its ability to infect cells, according to a study by U.S. researchers.
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Crowds gather for coronavirus tests in Beijing amid new outbreak
On a sweltering Beijing afternoon, police vehicles blocked roads near the Guangan Sports Center complex and security guards warned the public to stay clear as residents filed in for testing amid the city's COVID-19 outbreak.
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Explainer: Europe steps up tech battle vs. coronavirus with German app
Germany on Tuesday becomes the latest European country to launch a smartphone app that seeks to break the chain of coronavirus infection by tracking encounters between people and issuing a warning should one of them test positive.
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Germany takes 300 million euro stake in vaccine developer CureVac
Germany will take a stake of about 23% in unlisted biotech firm CureVac by backing a 300 million euro ($337 million) capital increase to fund the company's further development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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EU governments to pay 750 million euros for 300 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine: Italy
Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and France will pay 750 million euros ($843.1 million) for 300 million doses of AstraZeneca's potential COVID-19 vaccine as part of a European deal to secure supplies of the drug, a spokesman for Italy's health ministry said on Monday. [nL8N2DQ0GG]
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Up to 17 infected, 11 dead in new Ebola outbreak in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded up to 17 Ebola cases in a new outbreak of the deadly virus in the western province of Equateur, and 11 of those infected have died, medical authorities said on Monday.
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Eli Lilly starts trial of rheumatoid arthritis drug in COVID-19 patients
Eli Lilly and Co on Monday said it was launching a study of its rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib in patients hospitalized for COVID-19.
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Eli Lilly starts late-stage study of arthritis drug in COVID-19 patients
U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday it has started a late-stage trial testing its rheumatoid arthritis drug Olumiant in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Norway to halt COVID-19 track and trace app on data protection concerns
Norway will halt its COVID-19 track and trace app and delete all data collected so far after criticism from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) said on Monday.
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Beijing steps up coronavirus measures as dozens of cases emerge from a food market
After weeks with almost no new coronavirus infections, Beijing has recorded dozens of new cases in recent days, all linked to a major wholesale food market, raising concerns about a resurgence of the disease.
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China reports 49 new COVID-19 cases for June 14; 36 in Beijing
Mainland China reported 49 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for June 14, down from 57 a day earlier, the national health authority said on Monday.
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Philippines reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 490 more infections
The Philippine health ministry on Monday confirmed 10 more novel coronavirus deaths and 490 additional infections.
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Montenegro reports first new coronavirus case since May 5
Three weeks after declaring it was free of the coronavirus, Montenegro has reported a new COVID-19 case -- a person who arrived from neighbouring Bosnia.
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Tajikistan starts easing COVID-19 restrictions
Tajikistan announced on Monday the first easing of restrictions introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic, as it allowed malls, bazaars, restaurants, hotels and other service providers to reopen after a two-month shutdown.
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Coronavirus resurgence forces Beijing to reinstate isolation measures
Several districts in Beijing reinstated security checkpoints, ordered residents be tested and closed schools on Monday in response to an unexpected resurgence of the coronavirus in the Chinese capital.
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French health minister: Worst of epidemic behind us, but virus not dead
The worst part of the coronavirus epidemic is behind France, but people must remain vigilant as the virus continues to circulate, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Monday.
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Russia's coronavirus death toll passes 7,000
Russia on Monday reported 8,246 new cases of the coronavirus, taking the nationwide tally of infections to 537,210, the country's coronavirus crisis response centre said.
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Thailand ends curfew, marks 21 days with no local coronavirus cases
Thailand on Monday lifted a nationwide curfew after more than two months and allowed restaurants to resume selling alcohol as the coronavirus crisis eased, with 21 days since a recorded case of local transmission.
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