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• CIB investigating alleged cyberattack on Presidential Office CNA 16 May 2020 -- Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) is investigating an alleged cyberattack on the Presidential Office, after some members of the country's media on Friday received what the Office said were altered documents pertaining to two April meetings between President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌).
• During COVID-19 crisis, Cal Guardsmen prepare for wildfires Army News 16 May 2020 -- As the COVID-19 crisis continues, so does the threat from wildfires that flare up across California, usually from summer through fall. Over the past few years, the state has seen a series of devastating fires that have destroyed communities and taken dozens of lives. In 2018, the Camp Fire in Butte County was the deadliest in California history, killing 86 people.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 117 WHO 16 May 2020

United States

• NYC expands COVID-19 testing capacity as reopening date still unknown Global Times 16 May 2020 -- Any person with COVID-19 symptoms in New York City (NYC) is now eligible for a test, as the city is trying to reach its daily goal of testing 20,000 people, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
• Trump announces new COVID-19 vaccine efforts People's Daily 16 May 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday two men will lead his administration's new effort for COVID-19 vaccine development.
• 'Trump puts US at risk of open-ended coronavirus infections' Press TV 16 May 2020 -- US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny for his scattershot approach toward the handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which puts the United States on the top of the list of the worst-affected nations across the globe.
• Obama Unsatisfied With COVID-19 Response: 'A Lot of Them Aren't Even Pretending to Be in Charge' Sputnik 16 May 2020 -- The United States remains the country worst affected by COVID-19, having registered over 1.4 million cases and over 88,400 deaths, the US-based Johns Hopkins University says.
• North Carolina Guard members distribute PPE across state Army News 16 May 2020 -- The North Carolina National Guard members have distributed 432,000 gloves, 44,000 face shields, 45,000 shoe covers, 88,800 procedural masks, and 2800 bottles of hand sanitizer split between two sites that support 112 facilities.
• Rush Transcript: Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo Announces Horse Racing Tracks Statewide and Watkins Glen International Racetrack Will be Allowed to Open Without Fans as of June 1st New York State 16 May 2020
• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 16 May 2020

China

• Successful vaccines against coronavirus as early as March 2021: Chinese experts Global Times 16 May 2020 -- A successful vaccine against the coronavirus can be administered to humans as early as March in 2021, and difficulties of vaccines research and development are beyond people's imagination, Chinese experts said, urging the US to let its defense down and stop irresponsible actions.
• China can conduct 1.5 mln COVID-19 tests a day: health official Global Times 16 May 2020 -- China is able to conduct 1.5 million nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 every day. Testing capabilities need to be further improved as work and production resume, said a Chinese health official Saturday at a press conference in Beijing.
• China eyes 'protracted battle' against virus, 2 officials ousted in a week for slacking off Global Times 16 May 2020 -- Due to slacking off on epidemic prevention and control, at least two local government and Party officials were ousted this week, which analysts believe, shows China's determination to contain the coronavirus and the country's highly-responsible attitudes toward people's health and safety.
• Plugging loopholes, Vice premier inspects Jilin's COVID-19 response Global Times 16 May 2020 -- Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan this week rushed to Jilin city in Northeast China's Jilin Province, demanding strengthened efforts to plug loopholes in the COVID-19 response while preventing importation and a domestic resurgence of cases.
• Chinese researchers find three Biomarkers to predict COVID-19 death risk Global Times 16 May 2020 -- A research team in Wuhan has built a machine learning model to predict individual mortality in COVID19 patients.
• 10 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital on Chinese mainland People's Daily 16 May 2020 -- Ten patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were discharged from hospital after recovery on the Chinese mainland Friday, the National Health Commission said Saturday.
• China Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases, Up From 4 A Day Earlier SPA 16 May 2020 -- Mainland China reported eight new confirmed COVID-19 cases for May 15, up from four the previous day, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement on Saturday, Reuters reported.

Europe

• Coronavirus-linked rare disease kills 9-year-old in France, UK deaths at nearly 34,000 People's Daily 16 May 2020 -- Italy registered 242 new coronavirus fatalities on Friday, bringing the country's death toll to 31,610, out of total infection cases of 223,885, according to the latest data provided by the country's Civil Protection Department.
• Defense committee to probe armed forces' role in coronavirus crisis Press TV 16 May 2020 -- The House of Commons Defense Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the "nature" of the armed forces' "contribution" to the management of the coronavirus crisis.
• Spain Reports 102 Coronavirus Deaths Overnight, Lowest in 8 Weeks SPA 16 May 2020 -- Spain's overnight death toll from the coronavirus was 102 on Saturday, the health ministry said, marking the lowest 24-hour rise since mid March, according to Reuters.
• Italy Ready to Reopen to Travel, Tourists VOA 16 May 2020 -- The Italian government will begin lifting coronavirus limits on Monday, but tourists will face stringent rules in hotels, restaurants and on beaches.
• Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise By 620 to 173,772 SPA 16 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 620 to 173,772, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday, Reuters reported.
• France Calls for EU Unity on Border Reopening Amid Coronavirus Fears Sputnik 16 May 2020 -- The French interior minister warned EU nations on Saturday against setting their own schedules for reopening borders as Europe prepares for the summer tourist season.
• Prime Minsiter Conte Says Italy Facing 'Calculated Risk' in Easing Lockdown Sputnik 16 May 2020 -- The Italian government earlier announced it was soon restoring economic activity and lifting measures that have restricted citizens' movement within the country and from abroad.
• Fresh COVID Outbreak in Greek Roma Camp Sparks Violence VOA 16 May 2020 -- Greek police have reinforced security around a community of Roma in central Greece as government health officials prepare to enter the settlement today to remove 35 people infected with the coronavirus.
• Greece Reopens 500 Beaches as It Relaxes Lockdown Rules VOA 16 May 2020 -- Greece has opened up 500 of its beaches as the country eases lockdown restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russia

• US Donating 200 Ventilators to Russia VOA 16 May 2020 -- The United States will donate 200 medical ventilators to Moscow via U.S. military transport beginning next week, to aid against the worsening coronavirus outbreak in Russia.
• Russia Reports 9,200 New Coronavirus Infections SPA 16 May 2020 -- Russia reported 9,200 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday, down from 10,598 new cases reported the previous day, according to Reuters.

India

• Lockdown 4.0: What India Can Expect After 54 Days of COVID-19-Induced Social Distancing Sputnik 16 May 2020 -- Likely to Remain Shut in Lockdown 4.0
• Health Secretary interacts with 30 COVID-19 high case load municipal areas India PIB 16 May 2020 -- Ms Preeti Sudan, Health Secretary and Shri Rajesh Bhushan, OSD, MoHFW along with senior officers of the Health Ministry, held a high level review meeting with the Pr. Health Secretaries, Municipal Commissioners, DMs and other officials from the 30 municipal areas which are contributing almost 80% of the country's Covid-19 cases, here today.
• Iran: US hampering efforts to fight coronavirus IRNA 16 May 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi blasted the US for creating obstacles in the way of fighting coronavirus pandemic.
• Official: 35 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 16 May 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Saturday that some 35 more Iranians died from coronavirus over the past 24 hours to raise the number of the death toll to 6,937.
• India's Coronavirus Infections Surpass China, but Contagion Slowing SPA 16 May 2020 -- India's total novel corornavirus cases rose to 85,940 on Saturday, taking it past China, where the pandemic originated last year, though a strict lockdown enforced since late March has reduced the rate of contagion, according to Reuters.
• OP SAMUDRA SETU PHASE 2 - INS JALASHWA DEPARTS MALE WITH INDIAN NATIONALS EMBARKED India PIB 16 May 2020 -- Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa completed embarkation of 588 Indian citizens on 15 May 20, at the port of Male, Maldives as part of Operation Samudra Setu - the Indian Navy's contribution to India's national effort to bring home our citizens from foreign shores by sea. Her manifest of 588 includes six expectant mothers and 21 children.

Pakistan

• Iran exports serology test kits to Germany, Turkey IRNA 16 May 2020 -- Iran has exported two cargoes of serology test kits to Germany and Turkey during the past two weeks, Chief Executive of the Equipment and Medical Device Directorate Hossein Safavi announced on Saturday.
• Iran allocates $75 million to jobless benefits for coronavirus Press TV 16 May 2020 -- Iranian authorities say a new rescue scheme is available to the main pension fund in the country to pay for its unemployment benefits amid a coronavirus pandemic that has left many jobless.
• As Coronavirus Crisis Persists, Iran Tones Down Anti-Israeli Qods Day Events Radio Farda 16 May 2020 -- Three weeks after easing lockdown regulations and introducing "smart social distancing" in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is in a state of red alert due to more coronavirus cases.

Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Press: Saudi Arabia Exerts Efforts at Local and International Levels to Confront COVID-19 Impacts SPA 16 May 2020 -- Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional, and international arenas.
• COVID-19 Committee Holds 87th Meeting SPA 16 May 2020 -- Under the chairmanship of Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the COVID-19 Follow-up Committee held its 87th meeting today, in the presence of the members of the Committee representing a number of the relevant governmental entities.

Taiwan

• Taiwan records no new COVID-19 cases for 9th straight day CNA 16 May 2020 -- Taiwan reported no new COVID-19 cases for the ninth consecutive day on Saturday, keeping the number of those infected at 440, of whom 389 have so far recovered, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan holds virtual forum with 13 countries on COVID-19 CNA 16 May 2020 -- Taiwan on late Friday held a virtual forum with 13 like-minded countries including the United States, Japan and Canada to discuss COVID-19 prevention and control strategies.

Other Countries

• US, Russia, Britain Top List of COVID Infections VOA 16 May 2020 -- Nearly 4.6 million people worldwide have been infected with the coronavirus and more than 310,000 have died because of it, according to figures available Saturday afternoon from Johns Hopkins University.
• Egypt receives 3rd batch of anti-coronavirus medical aid from China Global Times 16 May 2020 -- The Egyptian authorities received on Saturday the third batch of medical aid from the Chinese government to help the North African country with its fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.
• Young Turks allowed outside after 42-day lockdown Global Times 16 May 2020 -- Turkish young people aged between 15 and 20 were allowed outside on Friday for the first time in 42 days as part of the government's COVID-19 normalization plan.
• Cuba not to reopen borders yet: ministry People's Daily 16 May 2020 -- Cuba will not reopen its borders for the moment, its Ministry of Tourism said Friday.
• Morocco announces 29 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths SPA 16 May 2020 -- Morocco announced today 29 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 6,681, while two deaths were reported as well, bringing the fatalities' toll up to 192, according to Morocco Press Agency (MAP).
• Philippines records 11 new coronavirus deaths, 214 more infections SPA 16 May 2020 -- The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 11 more coronavirus deaths and 214 additional infections, according to Reuters.
• Oman Reports 404 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 16 May 2020 -- The Omani Ministry of Health reported today 404 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Sultanate of Oman to 5,029.
• Malaysia Reports 17 New Coronavirus Cases with 1 New Death SPA 16 May 2020 -- Malaysia reported 17 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,872, Reuters reported.
• Singapore Reports 465 New Coronavirus Cases, Taking Total to 27,356 SPA 16 May 2020 -- Singapore registered 465 new coronavirus infections, its health ministry said on Saturday, taking the city-state's total to 27,356 cases, according to Reuters.
• Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths SPA 16 May 2020 -- Thailand on Saturday reported no new coronavirus cases or deaths as the country begins to reopen businesses and ease restrictions, according to Reuters.
• Cambodia Says All COVID-19 Patients Recovered, No New Cases for A Month SPA 16 May 2020 -- Cambodia's last patient with the new coronavirus has recovered and left hospital, leaving the Southeast Asian country with zero cases, the health ministry said on Saturday, while urging continued vigilance, Reuters reported.
• Zimbabwe Leader Extends COVID-19 Lockdown VOA 16 May 2020 -- Zimbabwe's leader has extended a lockdown to contain COVID-19, which has officially infected 42 people in the poverty-stricken nation. Public health experts say the extension is the right move, but jobless informal workers are asking the government to pay them.
• UN: Violence, COVID-19 Create Displacement Crisis in Central America VOA 16 May 2020 -- The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR reports worsening violence and hardship caused by COVID-19 are pushing people in Central America to flee their homes in droves, creating a displacement crisis in the region.
• For Many Cambodians, Debt Repayment Bigger Threat Than COVID-19 VOA 16 May 2020 -- Deep household debt might soon push Cambodia into a crisis as job losses caused by COVID-19 make it even harder for families repay loans, experts and debtors say.