Today, WHO and our partners are publishing a detailed strategic plan and investment case for the urgent scale-up phase of the ACT Accelerator, building on the success of the start-up phase.

By the end of next year, the ACT Accelerator aims to deliver 2 billion doses of vaccine; 245 million courses of treatment; and 500 million diagnostic tests to low- and middle-income countries.

The number of countries joining the COVAX facility grows every day. As of today, 67 high-income countries have formally joined and another 34 are expected to sign, joining 92 lower-income countries who are eligible for financial support through Gavi.

Read more on who.int

All news from who.int

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

South Lanarkshire College has found news ways of learning during pandemic

areas. And students are being encouraged to book appointments to access support services including counselling, financial advice or IT support.

president 2020 pandemic

COVID-19: Delhi records 48 new deaths, highest since 16 July

New Delhi: The national capital reported 48 COVID-19 fatalities on Tuesday, the highest in over 70 days, as the toll climbed to 5,320, while 3,227 fresh cases pushed the tally to over 2.76 lakh, authorities said. This is the highest number of deaths reported in a day since July 16, when the city recorded 58 fatalities.On September 26, Delhi had recorded 46 deaths, 42 the next day and 37 on September 28.The fresh cases reported on Tuesday came out of the 59,102 tests conducted the previous day.Forty-eight new fatalities have been recorded, taking the death toll to 5320, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health department.The active cases' tally on Tuesday rose to 27,524 from 27,123 the previous day.The death toll from

city New Delhi city Delhi covid-19 death testing

Mint Lite | Covid vaccine, fuel demand, diversity data, pandemic blues & others

Demand up, oil firms import petrolWith the pandemic and lack of demand during lockdown, oil refiners have been operating plants below capacity, but now petrol sales are back at pre-virus levels as more people use personal vehicles to avoid the risk of getting infected on public transport. But, with fewer trucks and buses on the road and industrial demand yet to pick up, diesel use is still 8% lower than pre-covid times, so refiners are hesitant to raise production.

covid-19 death pandemic

New COVID-19 testing centre now open at former Barrie police HQ

COVID-19 testing centre is now open at the former Barrie Police Service headquarters at 29 Sperling Dr. as the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) plans to close the assessment site at the hospital.The new Sperling Drive site opened Monday for people who book appointments in advance, although later this week, RVH says the centre will begin to provide drive-thru testing from 8 a.m.

Victoria Regional Health covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Homemade masks: Study tests various fabrics

Extreme Mechanics Letters, reinforces current studies on the efficacy of homemade face masks for blocking aerosols that could transmit SARS-CoV-2.Until scientists produce an effective vaccine, researchers recommend that various behavioral changes are key to reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

covid-19 recommendations testing mask

Toronto to consider new COVID-19 limits on restaurants, bars

Toronto City Council will consider new limits for restaurants and bars when it meets on Wednesday. These recommendations by the medical officer of health is to reduce the number of new infections.

Matthew Bingley county Hall covid-19 recommendations infection

Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Sept. 29

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday:Ripley’s Aquarium says it had two part-time employees test positive for the virus. The first case was reported on Sept.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

As coronavirus cases spike, feds still ‘reviewing’ rapid testing applications

coronavirus testing sites surge at health clinics across Canada, so does the demand for more rapid results.There are around 12 point-of-care rapid tests awaiting review from Health Canada. One rapid test was approved on Friday — the Hyris bCUBE, which must be used in a medical setting.Health Canada has not yet approved any at-home test options.Health Canada said on Tuesday it is still reviewing many rapid testing applications and as soon as they meet the regulatory standards, more will be approved.

Health Canada Canada coronavirus news coronavirus canada covid-19 canada Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

29.09.2020 / 19:47

61%

406

More than 7,000 new UK confirmed cases and sharp death increase from coronavirus in 24 hours

coronavirus tests recorded in the last 24 hours - the highest ever amount recorded since the pandemic began.It is also 3,000 more than Monday's figure and topples the previous highest figure recorded on June 25 of 6,634.The number of deaths has also increased by 71 - the highest daily total of deaths since July 1.The government said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 7,143 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, taking the overall number of cases confirmed to 446,156.The figures showed further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday.This brings the UK total to 42,072.Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,600 deaths registered in

Britain covid-19 death testing Coronavirus

Casino New Brunswick reopens with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GC) announced that Casino New Brunswick reopened on Monday as part of New Brunswick’s COVID-19 recovery plan.According to the company, the reopening follows new operational plans and protocols, which include reduced facility guest capacity and slot machines, and the suspension of most amenities in an effort to follow physical distancing requirements issued by Public Health.Table games are currently not available, and the hotel is also not reopening at this time.The company also noted that plexiglass has been installed throughout the casino and masks are mandatory for all staff and guests.“Due to the current heightened health and safety guidelines – our Food & Beverage outlets will remain closed,” the

Public Health covid-19 Coronavirus

New Brunswick active coronavirus cases drop by 1 Tuesday

novel coronavirus cases on Tuesday as the province’s active case count dropped by one.There are now six cases of the virus in the province. 7 active coronavirus cases remain in New Brunswick as of Monday Since the pandemic began New Brunswick has reported 200 confirmed COVID-19 cases and has seen 192 people recover.Two residents of the Campbellton region have died as a result of the virus.The province says 76,108 tests have been completed thus far.The Atlantic travel bubble remains operational.

New Brunswick city New Brunswick region Campbellton covid-19 coronavirus New Brunswick Coronavirus

The Latest: Trump in debate prep before faceoff with Biden

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):12:30 p.m.President Donald Trump spent Tuesday morning in informal preparations for the first debate with Joe Biden. A longer, more formal preparation session was set for the afternoon once he arrives in Cleveland.Trump’s prep team includes former New Jersey Gov.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Mark Meadows Jared Kushner Kayleigh Macenany Kellyanne Conway Dan Scavino Chris Christie Rudy Giuliani Alyssa Farah Hope Hicks New York Washington state New Jersey county Cleveland 2020 information

Oakland Nature Preserve to host nighttime Pumpkin Glow hike

OAKLAND, Fla. – The Oakland Nature Preserve is inviting ghouls, goblins and you to an enchanted evening hike.The Pumpkin Glow, the preserve’s new fall event, will feature a winding wooded trail of decorated and hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns.People can walk among the jack-o-lanterns from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

state Florida county Oakland covid-19 mask donates Coronavirus

Yuli Gurriel takes pay cut to $7M to stay with Astros

HOUSTON – First baseman Yuli Gurriel and the Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year contract with an option for 2022 that guarantees $7 million, a cut of nearly 20% from his 2020 deal.The agreement was announced hours before the defending AL champions started their first-round playoff matchup against at Minnesota on Tuesday, an odd time to reach a contract for a future season.Gurriel’s 2020 contract called for an $8.3 million salary and wound up being worth $3,074,074 prorated.His new deal includes a $6.5 million salary for 2021 and an $8 million club option for 2021 with a $500,000 buyout.

state Minnesota city Houston 2020

Covid-19: Both Karnataka, Bengaluru see biggest single-day spike in new cases

Bengaluru: The health crisis in India's technology capital continues to spiral out of control as a record 4868 people tested positive for covid-19.The spike sees Bengaluru's total cases rise to over 2.28 lakhs of which 46,610 are active and 2912 have died including 67 who were added to the list of deceased on Tuesday.The spike in Bengaluru pushed the total cases reported in the state beyond 10,000 mark for the first time since the pandemic.Karnataka confirmed 10,453 new covid-19 positive cases on Tuesday marking the highest single day spike in the southern state which is also one of the worst affected regions in the country.This takes the total covid cases in Karnataka to 5,92,911 of which 1,07,737 are active and over 8,777 people have lost

India covid-19 crisis

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for Covid-19

NEW DELHI : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Releasing a statement, the office of the Vice President said that Naidu underwent a Covid-19 test today morning.As per reports, Naidu is asymptomatic and in good health.

Venkaiah Naidu city New Delhi India covid-19 president testing Coronavirus

Ottawa sets record with 105 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa has recorded its highest-ever daily increase in new COVID-19 cases, with local public health officials reporting 105 new cases on Tuesday and three new deaths.

Christine Elliott city Ottawa county York Ottawa covid-19 death

UK coronavirus cases soar by 7,000 in record daily rise since pandemic began

Another 7,143 new coronavirus cases have been reported across the UK - the highest ever daily increase.

Britain Ireland Scotland covid-19 death Coronavirus

Titans have NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak, with 8 positives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five other personnel tested positive for the coronavirus.The NFL issued a statement Tuesday saying both the Titans and Minnesota Vikings suspended in-person activities following the test results.

state Minnesota state Tennessee city Nashville, state Tennessee city Minneapolis covid-19 outbreak testing

CareerSource using CARES Act money to help Orange County residents get jobs, training

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County residents who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are urged to contact CareerSource Central Florida for help getting work placement, job training or a paid internship.CareerSource was awarded $7 million in federal CARES Act money to help struggling Central Floridians get back on their feet.Pam Nabors, the president and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, said the local unemployment rate remains at 16% even as many businesses have reopened.[TRENDING: Officials investigating possible coronavirus superspreader events | ULA set for Tuesday rocket launch | Local coronavirus mask mandates remain in effect]“That is very high.

Central Florida state Florida county Orange covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus

How stigmatizing disease—from COVID-19 to HIV—creates a vicious cycle of sickness

Joel Goldberg, Annalise PasztorAs India is becoming the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety about the disease has at times descended into violence against the sick, and even health care workers. The problem isn’t limited to India—people in countries from Nepal to Mexico to Italy have stigmatized individuals connected to COVID-19, making it harder for them to go about their daily lives and get much-needed care.

Joel Goldberg India Nepal Italy Mexico covid-19 pandemic isolate

Coronavirus: 1 million COVID-19 deaths ‘a very sad milestone,’ WHO says

World Health Organization (WHO) Spokesperson Margaret Harris on Tuesday called the COVID-19 death toll, which surpassed 1 million worldwide, a “very sad milestone,” but added that “it’s not too late to turn this around” as the virus is “suppressible.”

Margaret Harris covid-19 death Coronavirus

UK records highest ever daily increase in Covid infections as cases rise by more than 7,000

coronavirus cases.An further 7,143 cases of Covid-19 were recorded on Tuesday, compared with 4,044 on Monday.The previous highest increase was 6,874 cases which were reported on September 25.The Government also said a further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday.This brings the UK total to 42,072.Separate figures published by the UK's statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.The overall number of cases confirmed in the UK as of 9am on Tuesday is 446,156, according to the Government's coronavirus dashboard.England reported another 5,651 cases, Scotland 806, Wales 366 and Northern Ireland 320.On

Britain Ireland Scotland covid-19 infection Coronavirus Infections

Couple ‘pull off the unimaginable,’ move wedding to next day due to Manitoba COVID-19 restrictions

Winnipeg wedding industry ‘devastated’ by Monday’s new restrictions With the help of their parents and other family members, the couple reorganized their entire wedding,which ended up taking place in a West St.

covid-19 coronavirus in manitoba Weddings Coronavirus

Trump gets third 2020 Nobel Peace Prize nomination

President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at Central Wisconsin Airport on September 17, 2020 in Mosinee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) President Trump received his third 2020 Nobel Peace Prize nomination in September, this time from a group of Australian law professors.“What he has done with the Trump Doctrine is that he has decided he would no longer have America involved in endless wars, wars which achieve nothing but the killing of thousands of young Americans and enormous debts imposed on America," Australian legal scholar David Flint told Sky News Australia on Sunday.

Donald Trump Scott Olson Usa Australia state Wisconsin president 2020 peace

Economic hit from Covid less than expected but Brexit to impact next year - Finance

The Department of Finance has significantly revised upwards its outlook for the economy this year.

Paschal Donohoe business

Special physiotherapy course for post-Covid patients

A special physiotherapy course has been set up to treat post-Covid patients where their fatigue is so severe that they cannot take part in standard rehabilitation courses.

Coronavirus Rehab

Toronto man travelled to China right before the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how he got home

Author Ethan Lou talks about his travels though COVID-19 hot spots in his new book, ‘Field Notes from a Pandemic.’

China covid-19 pandemic travelers Coronavirus

Hospitalizations surge in Quebec as province reports 799 new COVID-19 cases

novel coronavirus Tuesday as the health crisis once again bears down on the province.Seven more deaths linked to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, were also recorded. Health authorities say two people died in the last 24-hour period, while the other five deaths occurred earlier in the month.The caseload, the highest in the country, stands at 73,450.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

1 active case of COVID-19 remains in Nova Scotia as of Tuesday

COVID-19 on Tuesday, with only one active case remaining in the province.According to Public Health, the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 841 Nova Scotia tests the day prior.To date, Nova Scotia has 93,644 negative test results, 1,087 positive cases of the coronavirus and 65 deaths.

Nova Scotia covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

How are people getting COVID-19 in the second wave? One doctor weighs in

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins The Morning Show to talk about why Ontario and Quebec are now seeing their highest numbers yet.

Isaac Bogoch covid-19 experts doctor

Canada’s deficit to hit $330B as coronavirus lands ‘permanent’ economic impact

parliamentary budget office says the federal deficit for the year is on track to hit $328.5 billion as a result of COVID-19 and the “permanent impact” it is having on the economy.That figure released this morning reflects measures announced as of the start of the month, including an estimated $225.9 billion in emergency aid in response to the pandemic.

Canada covid-19 coronavirus canada covid-19 canada Coronavirus

Maharashtra records 14,976 new COVID-19 cases, 19,212 recoveries

MUMBAI : Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally rose to 13,66,129 on Tuesday with the addition of 14,976 new cases, the state health department said.As many as 430 more patients succumbed to the infection, taking the fatality count in the state to 36,181, it said.Also, 19,212 patients were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, raising the tally of recovered people to 10,69,159, the department said.With this, the state now has 2,60,363 active cases.Mumbai city reported 1,713 positive cases during the day, which pushed its overall count to 2,02,614, while its toll rose to 8,883 after 49 more patients died due to the disease, the department said.Pune city added 1,005 COVID-19 cases, raising its tally to 1,54,344, while 25 fresh deaths took the

city Mumbai city Pune covid-19 death Department patient

House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 24: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during her weekly news conference in the Capitol in Washington on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020.

Steven Mnuchin Usa Washington city Washington covid-19 pandemic bill Coronavirus

Nursery linked to Covid-19 cases shuts in South Ayrshire

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAn Ayr nursery has closed over links to coronavirus cases. Doonfoot Primary’s nursery will stay shut for 14 days after two staff members reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.The early years centre underwent a deep clean on Sunday but bosses decided to close the doors as a precaution. Children and staff at risk of catching the virus have been contacted by the NHS and told to stay at home for two weeks. Doonfoot Primary remains open despite the nursery being closed today, the council has confirmed. Lynne McNiven, Director of Public Health, said: “NHS Ayrshire Arran’s Health Protection Team, along with South Ayrshire Council, can confirm that

Public Health Lynne Macniven covid-19 testing Coronavirus

Covid-19: Schools in Andhra Pradesh to re-open from 2 Nov, says CM

AMARAVATI : Schools in Andhra Pradesh would be re-opened for the 2020-21 academic year on November 2, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced here on Tuesday. "We wanted to open the schools on October 5, but in view of the prevailing situation, we have now decided to re-open them on November 2," the Chief Minister told district Collectors during a video conference.Schools remained shut due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic in the current academic year.

covid-19 pandemic guidelines Government

Covid-19: IATA expects full year air traffic to be down 66% in 2020 against 2019

New Delhi: Aviation industry lobby group International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday downgraded its world wide traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery, it said in a statement.IATA now expects full-year 2020 traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019, it said.August passenger demand continued to be hugely depressed against normal levels, with revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) down 75.3% compared to August 2019, it added."This was only slightly improved compared to the 79.5% annual contraction in July.

city New Delhi covid-19 outbreak 2020 travelers

Canada pledges $400M in global humanitarian aid to help combat coronavirus

Justin Trudeau says Canada will commit an additional $400 million in development and humanitarian spending to combat COVID-19.Trudeau says the new money will go to trusted partners that are fighting COVID-19 around the world.

Justin Trudeau Antonio Guterres Canada Jamaica covid-19 United Nations Coronavirus

Quebec City police investigating online threats targeting mayor

Officials accused the station of promoting “opposition” to COVID-19 sanitary measures and of constituting a “danger to public health.”RNC media, the owner of the radio station, issued a statement Monday saying that it wants to continue to inform listeners while maintaining a critical sense of the news.The company said it does not accept “any tendentious and spurious association with the conspiracy movement.”

city Quebec covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Ontario reports 554 new coronavirus cases, most in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region

reporting 554 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,085.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday which saw 700 cases and marked a new record for daily infections.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 251 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 106 in Ottawa, 79 in Peel Region, and 43 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 38,400 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

Doug Ford Christine Elliott county Ontario city Ottawa county York covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

What can Canada learn from Australia’s second wave?

Epidemiologist Timothy Sly breaks down how Australia handled their second wave of COVID-19, and the lessons Canada can take from it.

Timothy Sly Australia Canada covid-19 epidemiologist

Ottawa reports more than 100 new coronavirus cases for first time

coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the largest single-day increase in the city since the pandemic began.Ontario’s daily COVID-19 update also shows three new deaths linked to the novel coronavirus in Ottawa, raising the city’s death toll of the pandemic to 285.This is the highest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases, surpassing the spike of 93 cases last Tuesday.Ontario added 554 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, a decrease from the 700 new cases reported on Monday.Ottawa Public Health will release its more fulsome report on the novel coronavirus, with updates on active cases and outbreaks in schools and long-term care homes, around 12:30 p.m.

city Ottawa covid-19 Coronavirus Cases Ottawa Coronavirus Coronavirus

Jim Parsons Had COVID-19, Reveals the Symptom That 'Defied the Descriptions'

Big Bang Theory‘s Jim Parsons reveals he had COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus during the beginning of the pandemic.

Todd Spiewak covid-19 pandemic symptoms Coronavirus

Titans, Vikings close facilities after Titans players, staff test positive for COVID-19

Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans speaks to his teammates during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Adam Schefter state Minnesota state Tennessee city Nashville city Minneapolis, state Minnesota virus covid-19 testing

Mum's before-and-after-Covid picture on LinkedIn profile goes viral

mum has shared her before-and-after-Covid profile picture on LinkedIn - and the internet is obsessed. Lauren Griffiths changed her LinkedIn profile picture from a suited, smart and serious-faced woman with a sharp bobbed haircut and barely a smile to a more relaxed, "slightly frazzled", smiling woman wearing a hoody with her hair wavy, long and relaxed.

A look at some of the most memorable presidential debate moments in history

LOS ANGELES - In the past decade or two, debates haven't been thought to largely impact the results of a presidential election. But when it comes to the annals of presidential debate history, singular moments on the debate stage seen by millions of Americans can impact a candidate’s political fortunes. RELATED: Presidential debates: The history of the American political traditionHere are some of the most memorable moments in presidential debate history:The first televised debateThe 1960 presidential election saw the country’s first televised debate. It’s remembered less for what was said than for what viewers saw.AdvertisementPresidential candidates, Senator John F.

John F.Kennedy Usa Los Angeles hospital president 2020 bill

Empty dance floors: Will clubs survive?

Dance floors have been empty for months, as nightclubs remain closed.

covid-19 business Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

29.09.2020 / 17:31

81%

333

Police called after 'hundreds' of mourners turn up to funeral in breach of Covid rules

Rochdale after 'hundreds' of mourners turned up in breach of Covid-19 restrictions. Pictures show a large crowd of people gathered for a funeral at Denehurst Cemetery on Monday (September 28) afternoon.Under current coronavirus rules, the maximum number of people allowed at a funeral is 30.But Rochdale Council said the 'large gathering' at the cemetery yesterday breached this restriction, with mourners turning up after the funeral had taken place.The family of the deceased 'were prepared to follow the restrictions in place' but extended family and friends showed up, the council said.The crowd then spilled over onto the car park of Rochdale AFC's ground nearby.

covid-19 gatherings Government Coronavirus

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 25 September 2020

Related News