Friday 2 October 2020

Coronavirus live news: Australia tracks Sydney flight passengers; Trump in hospital; WHO approves rapid test

Health body gives green light to second test that gives results in up to 30 minutes; Madrid is Europe’s worst hotspot

Mexico’s confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 753,090 on Friday, according to updated data from the health ministry, along with a total reported death toll of 78,492.

Authorities reported 4,775 new cases and 414 deaths on Friday, but the true figures are likely significantly higher due to little testing.

The ongoing political stoush around Queensland border is heating up again in Australia as the federal government redeploys 110 soldiers from North Queensland to Western Australia.

For those who aren’t familiar with the situation, Australia’s Liberal federal government is urging states to open their borders with low case numbers everywhere in the country besides Victoria. Queensland’s Labor government has been steadfastly refusing. Several other states (Wa, Tasmania) have also declined, but with a state election coming up in Queensland this border fight has gotten a little dirty.

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