WHO in conversation with Russia for more vaccine information: expert 

Aug 14,2020
A senior expert of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that it is currently in conversation with Russia to get additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine that Russia will start production soon.
Caracas mayor, 70, dies from COVID-19 
Aug 14
The mayor of Venezuela's capital Caracas, Dario Vivas, died on Thursday at the age of 70 after suffering from COVID-19 for more than three weeks.
Mexico hits over 500,000 COVID-19 cases, to produce vaccine
Aug 14
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Mexico has surpassed the half-a-million mark, as the government announced Thursday that the country will help produce a vaccine that could be distributed in Latin America next year.
France sees most new daily virus cases since May
Aug 13
More than 2,500 new coronavirus cases were registered in France in 24 hours in the sharpest increase since May, government data showed on Wednesday, as officials said indicators were "clearly worsening".
New Zealand races to track origin of new cluster as cases jump
Aug 13
A coronavirus cluster in Auckland has risen to 17 cases, New Zealand health officials said Wednesday, raising the prospect of an extended lockdown in the country's biggest city to battle the resurgent virus.
Mongolia reports 4 new COVID-19 cases
Aug 13
Mongolia reported four new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking its total tally to 297, the country's National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said Thursday.
UN: 43% of schools lack handwashing facilities
Aug 13
A UN report says 43 percent of schools worldwide lacked handwashing facilities with soap and water last year. It says these resources must be secured so that schools can safely reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.