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The Latest: Birx says rich nations caught off guard by virus

WASHINGTON — Dr. Deborah Birx, a member of the Trump administration’s White House task force on COVID-19, says experts have been surprised by the impact the virus has had on high-income and upper-middle-income countries. She says public health experts never thought that 80 percent of the cases and probably 90 percent of the deaths would… Read More: The Latest: Birx says rich nations caught off guard by… »

The Latest: PM Johnson’s father flies to Greece despite ban

LONDON — The father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism for travelling to Greece despite U.K. government advice against international travel and a Greek ban on flights from Britain. Stanley Johnson posted videos on Instagram taken from a plane with the words “Arriving in Athens this evening!” as well as a photo… Read More: The Latest: PM Johnson’s father flies to Greece despite ban »

Coronavirus latest: Mouthwash could destroy COVID-19 and protect people from infection

Coronavirus is covered by a fatty layer that is vulnerable to certain chemicals. Now scientists want to explore whether mouthwash could break down the virus’s outer layer. A research team led by Cardiff University have stated oral rinses are an “under-researched area of major clinical need”. The team have based their investigation on the premise… Read More: Coronavirus latest: Mouthwash could destroy COVID-19 and protect people from… »

Coronavirus latest: US estimates between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths

By Sam Wong , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool US president Donald Trump said at a press conference that the death range would indicate his administration had “done a very good job.”Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP | usage worldwide Latest coronavirus news as of 6 pm on 1 April Deaths in… Read More: Coronavirus latest: US estimates between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths »