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Lilly COVID-19 treatment could be authorized for use as soon as September: Chief scientist 11 Jun 2020 - 09:08 am
An apheresis machine separates and collects convalescent plasma from the whole blood of a recovered coronavirus (COVID-19) patient at the Central Seattle Donor Center of Bloodworks Northwest during the outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020.
Covid pandemic is far from over, Anthony Fauci warns 10 Jun 2020 - 01:24 pm
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Wayward whale that swam 400km upriver to Montreal found dead 10 Jun 2020 - 09:57 am
The body of a young humpback whale is lifted out of the water during the evening of June 9, 2020 in Sorel (90 km east of Montreal), Quebec, where it was towed after being found east of Montreal in the morning hours. AFP / Eric THOMAS
What are antibody therapies and who is developing them for COVID-19? 09 Jun 2020 - 02:32 pm
A paramedic takes a blood sample from a medical worker, during an antibody testing program at the Hollymoor Ambulance Hub of the West Midlands Ambulance Service, operated by the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, in Birmingham, Britain
New York starts reopening as WHO says virus 'worsening' worldwide 09 Jun 2020 - 02:13 pm
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 08: People wait for the train at Times Square during rush hour on the first day of phase one of the reopening after the coronavirus lockdown on June 8, 2020 in New York City. New York City enters phase one one hundred days after the fi
Thousands mourn George Floyd ahead of hometown funeral 09 Jun 2020 - 10:34 am
The Houston community gathered for the final public viewing of George Floyd at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, Texas, United States on June 08, 2020. Montinique Monroe - Anadolu
Obama urges 2020 graduates to vote for change in November 08 Jun 2020 - 01:21 pm
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Man shot after car driven into George Floyd protest in Seattle 08 Jun 2020 - 10:20 am
A man flashes, what is said to be a gun, after exiting a car, during a protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 7, 2020, in this still image taken from
Mexico stays on maximum virus alert entering second week of 'new normal' 08 Jun 2020 - 10:06 am
A woman kneels as she participates in a demonstration against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in front of the U.S embassy in Mexico City, Mexico June 4, 2020. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
Minneapolis council members say they will "end" police department after Floyd death 08 Jun 2020 - 08:25 am
People attend a candle light vigil in memory of George Floyd and others who were killed by police on June 7, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFP
New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protests 07 Jun 2020 - 02:56 pm
Park Avenue is seen devoid of traffic after the 8 p.m. curfew continued in response to looting during the Black Lives Matter's protests in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., June 6, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
In warning sign for Trump, Republicans growing pessimistic about country's direction 07 Jun 2020 - 02:07 pm
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other Republicans speak to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 2, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott
Brazil takes down COVID-19 data, hiding soaring death toll 07 Jun 2020 - 10:05 am
Health professionals work at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward where patients infected with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, are being treated at the Doctor Ernesto Che Guevara Public Hospital in Marica city, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 5, 2
Protests continue in NYC amid lingering tensions over curfew 07 Jun 2020 - 08:54 am
Security guards stand outside Saks Fifth Avenue after the 8 p.m. curfew continued Saturday night in response to looting during the Black Lives Matter's protests in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., June 6, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups 06 Jun 2020 - 11:48 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 24, 2020 former NBA star and owner of Charlotte Hornets team Michael Jordan looks on as he addresses a press conference ahead of the NBA basketball match between Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets at The Acco
Gargling with bleach? Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent coronavirus, survey finds 06 Jun 2020 - 11:37 am
FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Clorox bleach are displayed for sale on the shelves of a Wal-Mart store in Rogers, Arkansas June 4, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi/File Photo
Bolsonaro threatens WHO exit as COVID-19 kills 'a Brazilian per minute' 06 Jun 2020 - 11:25 am
Health professionals take care of a patient at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward where patients infected with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, are being treated at the Doctor Ernesto Che Guevara Public Hospital in Marica city, state of Rio de Janeiro, Br
Biden clinches Democratic nomination for 2020 race against Trump 06 Jun 2020 - 11:22 am
US Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden takes off his face mask during a campaign event about the U.S. economy at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware, U.S. June 5, 2020. REUTERS/Jim Bourg