Joe Biden says he would return the US to the WHO if elected; WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of Covid-19; Jair Bolsonaro tests positive. Follow the latest updates
- WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread
- US officially notifies World Health Organization of its withdrawal
- Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
- Australia: Melbourne returns to six-week lockdown
2.12am BST
On Tuesday in Brazil, as President Jair Bolsonaro announced he had tested positive for coronavirus, he took off his mask in front of journalists and said: “Just look at my face. I’m well, fine, thank God … Thanks to all those who have been praying for me … and to those who criticise me, no problem, carry on criticising as much as you like.”
VIDEO: Brazil’s Bolsonaro removes face mask after testing positive for virus.
Bolsonaro removes his face mask while talking to the media in Brasilia’s Alvorada Palace, after announcing that he tested positive for COVID-19https://t.co/7wuacxt67T pic.twitter.com/hjkA79R3nb
1.59am BST
The premier of the beleaguered Australian state of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, has announced 134 new cases in the state, down from yersterday’s record of 191.
Andrews says only 11 of the new Covid-19 cases are connected to known outbreaks.
Continue reading…Joe Biden says he would return the US to the WHO if elected; WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of Covid-19; Jair Bolsonaro tests positive. Follow the latest updatesWHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spreadUS officially notifies World Health Organization of its withdrawalBrazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirusAustralia: Melbourne returns to six-week lockdown 2.12am BSTOn Tuesday in Brazil, as President Jair Bolsonaro announced he had tested positive for coronavirus, he took off his mask in front of journalists and said: “Just look at my face. I’m well, fine, thank God … Thanks to all those who have been praying for me … and to those who criticise me, no problem, carry on criticising as much as you like.”VIDEO: Brazil’s Bolsonaro removes face mask after testing positive for virus.Bolsonaro removes his face mask while talking to the media in Brasilia’s Alvorada Palace, after announcing that he tested positive for COVID-19https://t.co/7wuacxt67T pic.twitter.com/hjkA79R3nb 1.59am BSTThe premier of the beleaguered Australian state of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, has announced 134 new cases in the state, down from yersterday’s record of 191. Andrews says only 11 of the new Covid-19 cases are connected to known outbreaks. Continue reading…