Reuters Health Report: Madrid region reports new jump in coronavirus cases

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Reuters Health Report Your Daily Briefing       Tweet       Share Madrid region reports new jump in coronavirus cases Madrid health authorities reported 10 new deaths linked to the coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday, with the total number of fatalities in the region reaching 31. U.S. FDA approves Bristol Myers' liver cancer therapy Bristol Myers Squibb said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drugmaker's combination of Opdivo and Yervoy to treat a common type of liver cancer. Italy to ramp up spending on coronavirus, further restrictions possible Italy will ramp up spending to help the economy cope with the impact of the coronavirus, earmarking 25 billion euros ($28.3 billion) to tackle the growing crisis, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday. Germany confirms third death related to coronavirus Germany on Wednesday confirmed its third death case related to the coronavirus as another patient in the badly affected district of Heinsberg in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia died, local authorities said. As pressure for coronavirus vaccine mounts, scientists debate risks of accelerated testing Drugmakers are working as quickly as possible to develop a vaccine to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 people worldwide. Malaysia tracking 5,000 people possibly exposed to coronavirus at religious event Malaysian authorities are tracking around 5,000 citizens across the country believed to have been potentially exposed to the coronavirus at a religious event in the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur, the health ministry said on Wednesday. What you need to know about the coronavirus today Here are today's developments on the coronavirus epidemic: U.S. may see blood shortages as coronavirus cancels office blood drives U.S. blood banks are concerned about potential shortages as Americans concerned about catching the new coronavirus avoid donation sites and companies with employees working from home cancel blood drives. Iran's coronavirus death toll rises to 354: ministry Iran's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak reached 354, a rise of 63 in the past 24 hours, a health ministry spokesman said on Wednesday. Factbox: The economic remedies for the coronavirus Policymakers have taken a range of approaches to deal with the economic fallout from the coronavirus, from emergency interest rate cuts and big spending packages to a wait-and-see-stance and pledges of action if required. China's coronavirus-induced supply chain woes fan concerns of possible drug shortages Chinese manufacturers and sellers of drug ingredients say logistical hurdles and labor shortages due to the coronavirus epidemic are delaying some production and shipments, adding to concerns about the potential for drug shortages globally as the virus spreads. Related Videos Game off: Coronavirus fears limit global sports events Health Prisons riot over Italy's coronavirus restrictions Health Introducing the all-new Reuters News app The new Reuters News app is here, redesigned from the ground up to fit your busy life. Get it now on iOS Your world. Your news. More Newsletters Get Reuters News App Get Reuters TV App               © 2020 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036 Email Preferences    |   Privacy Policy    |   Terms and Conditions