Coronavirus live news: UK records 1,108 new confirmed cases as Myanmar reports biggest daily rise

Demonstration against coronavirus curbs gets go-ahead for German capital; Australian state records 18 deaths and 94 cases; India records 76,472 new cases. Follow all the updates liveRepatriating 100,000 stranded Australians could take six monthsLocals rediscover streets and beaches absent of foreign touristsUK businesses offer incentives to lure back office workers5.00pmBSTFrance reported 5,453 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, down from 7,379 on Friday.The health ministry said the cumulative number of Covid-19 deaths rose to 30,602 from 30,596.4.46pmBSTGerman police just addressed a crowd of protesters inBerlin, which still hasn ’t dispersed in parts of the capital, despite police having declared the march disbanded earlier.Live streams show protesters standing in squares and streets, surrounded by police.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 29, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Jedidajah Otte (now), Sarah Marsh, Lisa Cox and Naaman Zhou (earlier) Tags: World news Science Infectious diseases Medical research Source Type: news