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Life-saving coronavirus drug 'major breakthrough'
Patients should be given the cheap drug without delay, after "fantastic" trial results, experts say.
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Life-saving coronavirus drug 'major breakthrough'
Patients should be given the cheap drug without delay, after "fantastic" trial results, experts say.

Flushing 'can propel viral infection 3ft into air'
Flushing the toilet with the lid up creates a cloud of spray that may spread infection, study finds.

US withdraws use of malaria drug for coronavirus
President Trump defends promoting hydroxychloroquine as the FDA says there is no evidence it works.

Blood clots targeted in Covid-19 treatment trial
Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.

France lifts curbs for 'summer unlike any other'
President Emmanuel Macron proclaims that France has won its "first victory" against coronavirus.

Warning over adolescents' lack of social contact
Neuroscientists call for urgent attention to the well-being of young people isolated from friends.

Fracas on Copacabana beach over Covid-19 'graves'
A symbolic monument to Brazil's coronavirus victims is mocked by Bolsonaro supporters, organisers say.
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Life-saving coronavirus drug 'major breakthrough'
Patients should be given the cheap drug without delay, after "fantastic" trial results, experts say.

Flushing 'can propel viral infection 3ft into air'
Flushing the toilet with the lid up creates a cloud of spray that may spread infection, study finds.

US withdraws use of malaria drug for coronavirus
President Trump defends promoting hydroxychloroquine as the FDA says there is no evidence it works.

Blood clots targeted in Covid-19 treatment trial
Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.

France lifts curbs for 'summer unlike any other'
President Emmanuel Macron proclaims that France has won its "first victory" against coronavirus.

Warning over adolescents' lack of social contact
Neuroscientists call for urgent attention to the well-being of young people isolated from friends.

Fracas on Copacabana beach over Covid-19 'graves'
A symbolic monument to Brazil's coronavirus victims is mocked by Bolsonaro supporters, organisers say.

Flushing 'can propel viral infection 3ft into air'
Flushing the toilet with the lid up creates a cloud of spray that may spread infection, study finds.

US withdraws use of malaria drug for coronavirus
President Trump defends promoting hydroxychloroquine as the FDA says there is no evidence it works.

Blood clots targeted in Covid-19 treatment trial
Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.
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