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Drop in Brazilian coronavirus cases prompts herd immunity questions

An unexpectedly positive turn for Brazilian cities once plagued with the coronavirus pandemic is raising fresh questions about herd immunity. A new report in The Washington Post described how the impoverished city of Manaus saw hospitalizations plummet even though it had never imposed a lockdown or taken the other drastic containment measures imposed in Asia… Read More »

Asia Today: Masks mandatory as cases rise in Australia state

After a one-day respite, COVID-19 cases in the Australian state of Victoria have risen again, prompting a move to make masks mandatory in metropolitan Melbourne and the nearby shire of Mitchell By The Associated Press July 19, 2020, 7:00 AM 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article MELBOURNE, Australia — After a… Read More »

COVID-19 outbreak: 18 new cases linked to nail salon in Kingston, Ont.

Article content continued “This is one example of how COVID-19 could sneak into our community,” Moore said. Among the people infected is an employee of the Amherstview Golf Club, who came into contact with someone who is believed to have contracted the virus at the salon, according to a message posted by the golf club.… Read More »