Coronavirus live news: cases climb in Victoria, Australia, amid record infections globally

WHO reports 284,196 new cases; France discourages travel to Catalonia region; South Africa shuts schools for a month‘Wicked enemy’: how Australia’s success unravelledUS cases pass 4m cases, states dial back reopeningTrump cancels Republican convention events in Florida5.50amBSTWestern Australia has reported no new active cases of coronavirus for the seventh straight day.The state ’s total case number rose by two, however, to 656 after historical cases were identified through serology testing - one woman in her 20s and one woman in her 40s, both linked to overseas travel, with one being a former passenger on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.5.42amBSTSpeaking of Vietnam, AP reports Australia has welcomed the decision of Vietnam to ban wildlife imports and close wildlife markets over threats posed by diseases that jump from animals to humans, like Covid-19.Agriculture MinisterDavid Littleproud said Vietnam ’s crackdown was a huge win for global public health.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 25, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Josh Taylor Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news Infectious diseases Science Source Type: news