Coronavirus Global Update Episodes Episode guide
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Trump lashes out at doctors
The US breaks its record for daily infections, as the presidential election approaches
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Trump defends US virus response
The president said his actions had saved hundreds of thousands of lives
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Trump creates committee aimed at ending US lockdown
The president says he wants coronavirus restrictions lifted in May
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Trump calls off stimulus package negotiations
US president cites Democrats' financial demands as a reason to end talks
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Trump calls for 鈥榣iberation鈥� of three states in lockdown
The president tweets his support for protests against stay-at-home orders
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Trump believes vaccine will be ready this year
Most experts say it will be at least 12 to 18 months before one can be developed
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Tougher restrictions take effect in Italy
Gyms, cinemas and theatres will close, while restaurants will finish service early at 6pm
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Tougher Covid rules begin for millions in UK
The restrictions are in response to a rise in cases linked to a new strain of the virus
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Tough new restrictions in Tokyo
Governor of Tokyo announces tough new measures including cinema closures
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Tough new restrictions for Germany and France
Chancellor Merkel and president Macron to announce new measures
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Tough new restrictions across Europe
Curbs for millions - as governments step up efforts to slow the surge in infections
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Tough new lockdown hits London
Countries ban flights from UK over new variant
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Top US virus expert disagrees with Trump
Anthony Fauci rejects the president's claim that the US has 'turned a corner'
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Top US doctor urges caution on easing restrictions
Anthony Fauci said there was no doubt coronavirus would return later in the year
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Tony Blair: 'Poor nations must prepare to vaccinate'
The former British PM is working with developing nations to access and promote vaccines
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Tokyo registers highest daily figure of new infections
More than 2,800 cases were registered in the Olympic host city
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Tokyo Olympics: fans to be banned
Japan declares state of emergency as cases rise
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Tokyo Olympics postponed
Japan delays summer games until 2021, and China prepares to loosen restrictions in Wuhan
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Tokyo Olympics hailed as a success despite pandemic
As the Games come to a close, there's praise for the organisers
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Tokyo Olympics begin a year late
Opening ceremony remembers all those who've died during the pandemic
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Tokyo Olympics ban international fans
Covid fears mean overseas spectators won't be allowed at the delayed event
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Thousands protest in Brazil against Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic
Last month, the number of Covid-19 deaths in Brazil passed 500,000
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Thousands protest across Canada against Covid measures
Thousands of people across Canada are protesting against the government's Covid measures
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Thousands of African children 'could die'
A charity says 70,000 children, already affected by Covid-19, could die from hunger
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Thousands leave Dhaka ahead of lockdown
Tough restrictions across Bangladesh begin on Monday
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Thousands defy lockdown to protest outside Israeli prime minister's home
Protestors angry over pandemic handling, pressure on China to close wet markets for good
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There's growing concern in Germany about the rapid rise in coronavirus infections
Hospitals might reach capacity next month if the situation doesn't improve
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The World Health Organisation says we should all wear face masks in public
Advice on face masks changes, the Brazilian president threatens to pull out of the WHO
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The WHO warns the pandemic is far from over
The UN agency says the virus has a "lot of room to move"
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The WHO warns that quarter of a billion Africans could catch Covid-19
WHO warns quarter of a billion Africans could get virus, surrogate babies left in limbo.
