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Jimbuna · 08-03-20, 12:46 PM

New tests for Covid-19 and flu that can give results in 90 minutes are to be rolled out in the UK next week.

While hopes for a vaccine are strong, there may never be a "silver bullet" for the coronavirus, the WHO warns.

The pandemic is likely to be "lengthy", the UN health agency says, and response fatigue is a risk.

Infections in the Australian state of Victoria are surging - many businesses to close under new lockdown.

UK firm Hays Travel has said up to 878 employees out of 4,500 may lose their jobs because of the pandemic.

Diners at UK restaurants to get 50% off meals as "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme launches.

Manchester, in northern England, declares a major incident after a rise in the infection rate.

Globally, more than 18 million infections and 689,000 deaths have been recorded - Johns Hopkins University.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,374 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	New tests for Covid-19 and flu that can give results in 90 minutes are to be rolled out in the UK next week. While hopes for a vaccine are strong, there may never be a "silver bullet" for the coronavirus, the WHO warns. The pandemic is likely to be "lengthy", the UN health agency says, and response fatigue is a risk. Infections in the Australian state of Victoria are surging - many businesses to close under new lockdown. UK firm Hays Travel has said up to 878 employees out of 4,500 may lose their jobs because of the pandemic. Diners at UK restaurants to get 50% off meals as "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme launches. Manchester, in northern England, declares a major incident after a rise in the infection rate. Globally, more than 18 million infections and 689,000 deaths have been recorded - Johns Hopkins University. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!