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Canadian coronavirus deaths rise by almost 12% in a day: official data
The total number of people killed by the coronavirus in Canada rose by just under 12% to 1,506 in a day, official data posted by the public health agency showed on Sunday.
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UK reports 596 COVID-19 deaths as total tops 16,000
Britain reported 596 deaths from COVID-19 in hospitals in its daily update on Sunday, raising the country's total to more than 16,000 as a senior minister said the government's testing target remained 100,000 per day.
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Amazon to extend French warehouse closures after union dispute
Amazon will keep its six warehouses in France closed until at least April 22 after a stand-off with unions over sanitary conditions amid the coronavirus outbreak, it said on Sunday.
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Mnuchin says Congress close to deal on coronavirus bill
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that senior Republicans and Democrats in Congress are close to reaching agreement on a new coronavirus response bill.
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South Korea relaxes some social distancing rules as new virus cases fall
South Korea extended its social distancing policy for another 16 days on Sunday but offered some relief for churches and sporting fixtures, as it reported just eight new coronavirus infections, the lowest in two months.
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Dutch report lowest daily corona death rate in over 3 weeks
The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the Netherlands has risen by 83, Dutch health authorities said on Sunday, which was the smallest reported daily increase since March 26.
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Swiss coronavirus death toll rises to 1,135, confirmed infections hit 27,740
The Swiss death toll from the novel coronavirus has reached 1,135 people, the country's public health agency said on Sunday, rising from 1,111 on Saturday.
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Delivery of protective healthcare equipment to UK delayed
A delivery of protective equipment for British health workers that was due on Sunday from Turkey has been delayed, a British government official said, as medics on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak increasingly report shortages of gear.
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China's new coronavirus cases fall, eyes on northeastern province
China on Sunday reported 16 new coronavirus cases but no deaths while authorities remained on guard against a major resurgence and monitored the spread of cases in Heilongjiang province.
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'I thought I would never wake up,' Belgian doctor says after surviving COVID-19
A Belgian urologist has spoken of his "incredible" experience, having survived COVID-19 and been discharged from intensive care after three weeks in a coma.
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Australia demands coronavirus enquiry, adding to pressure on China
Australia on Sunday added to growing pressure on China over its handling of the novel coronavirus, questioning its transparency and demanding an international investigation into the origins of the virus and how it spread.
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Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases
Russia on Sunday reported a record rise of 6,060 new coronavirus cases over the previous 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 42,853, the Russian coronavirus crisis response center said.
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Indonesia confirms 327 new coronavirus cases, total 6,575
Indonesia reported 327 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the total number of infections to 6,575.
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Malaysia reports 84 new coronavirus cases; one new death
Malaysian health officials reported 84 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the country's total to 5,389.
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Philippines records 12 new coronavirus deaths, 172 more cases
The Philippines' health ministry on Sunday reported 12 new coronavirus deaths and 172 new infections.
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Cognizant hit by 'Maze' ransomware attack
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp on Saturday said it was hit by a "Maze" ransomware cyber attack, resulting in service disruptions for some of its clients.
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Exclusive: Amazon deploys thermal cameras at warehouses to scan for fevers faster
Amazon.com Inc has started to use thermal cameras at its warehouses to speed up screening for feverish workers who could be infected with the coronavirus, employees told Reuters.
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UK government faces mounting criticism over protection clothing shortages
Doctors and health workers criticised the British government on Saturday for suggesting that personal protective equipment (PPE) worn while treating patients infected with coronavirus could be re-used, as supplies run low across the country.
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Britain has to do more to get equipment to health workers: minister
Britain needs to do more to get personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers on the frontline, housing minister Robert Jenrick said on Saturday after criticism about shortages in hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.
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U.S. stay-at-home frustration spreads; coronavirus-battered New York says may be past the worst
Demonstrations to demand an end to stay-at-home measures that have pummelled the U.S. economy spread to Texas on Saturday as the governor at the epicentre of the U.S. coronavirus crisis said his state of New York may finally be past the worst.
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