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BBC News: Coronavirus: Severe mental health problems rise amid pandemic

An NHS Confederation report predicts a 20% increase in demand for services in the coming months...

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Delay routine dental checkups in areas of COVID spread: WHO – Reuters

(This August 11 story corrects headline to show that WHO advises delaying check-ups in areas with...

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White House to unveil new anti-coronavirus steps for reopening U.S. schools, aide says – Reuters

The Trump administration will unveil eight new measures on Wednesday for U.S. schools to follow as...

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PM says schools must open in September – Reuters

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said reopening schools in September was a social, economic and moral...

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Philippine reports 61 more coronavirus deaths, biggest spike in three weeks – Reuters

The Philippines on Sunday recorded 61 more coronavirus deaths, the highest daily increase in fatalities reported...

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Australia’s Victoria reports deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic – Reuters

Australia’s second-most populous state, Victoria, reported its deadliest day of the COVID-19 outbreak on Sunday, with...

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Coronavirus case emerges at second mine in Papua New Guinea – Reuters

The novel coronavirus has been detected at a second mine in Papua New Guinea, after an...

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China reports 23 new COVID-19 cases in mainland, vs 31 day earlier – Reuters

China reported 23 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Aug 8, down from 31 a...

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Vietnam reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, one death – Reuters

Vietnam’s health ministry on Sunday reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and an additional death, taking the...

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New Zealand records 100 days without domestic virus case but warns against complacency – Reuters

New Zealand marked 100 days without a domestic transmission of the coronavirus on Sunday, but warned...