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• Ex-Joint Chiefs Chairman 'Troubled' by Trump's 'Dangerous' Plan to Use Troops to Quell Protests Sputnik 05 Jun 2020 -- Cities across America are being rocked by massive protests in the wake of the Minnesota police killing of an unarmed black man accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill. The majority of the protests have been peaceful, but some have degenerated into violence, looting and arson, prompting governors in at least 25 states to deploy the National Guard.
• North Dakota Activates National Guard Ahead of George Floyd Protest in Fargo - Reports Sputnik 05 Jun 2020 -- The North Dakota National Guard has been sent to the border with Minnesota ahead of a George Floyd protest in the city of Fargo later in the day, ABC News TV channel reported on Friday.
• Ex-Joint Chiefs chairman: Trump's threat to use military on protesters 'very dangerous' Press TV 05 Jun 2020 -- Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey has slammed President Donald Trump for his handling of nationwide protests against police violence and systemic racism sparked by the recent police killing of unarmed, handcuffed African-American man George Floyd.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 137 WHO 05 Jun 2020
• WHO Emergencies Press Conference on coronavirus disease outbreak - 05 June 2020 WHO 05 Jun 2020
• G20 States Pledge Over $21 Billion to Fight COVID-19 Sputnik 05 Jun 2020 -- G20 member countries on Friday pledged more than $21 billion to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Demonstrators must protect themselves, and others, from COVID-19: UN health agency UN News 05 Jun 2020 -- Demonstrators who want to go into the street to make their voices heard, should take every precaution against catching or passing on the coronavirus, as the global pandemic is far from over, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
• WHO urges mask use in confined public areas, where coronavirus still spreads UN News 05 Jun 2020 -- Governments in areas with widespread COVID-19 transmission should encourage the use of non-medical masks on public transport, in shops and in other locations where physical distancing is difficult, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends, in updated guidance published on Friday.

United States

• Air Force update for COVID-19 US Air Force 05 Jun 2020
• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 05 Jun 2020
• California Public Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Update California Department of Public Health 05 Jun 2020

China

• US Military Claims China Using COVID-19 as Cover for Increased South China Sea Activity Sputnik 05 Jun 2020 -- The commander of the United States Forces Japan and the Fifth Air Force at Yokota Air Base has issued a warning, alleging that Beijing's increased maritime activity in the South China Sea will continue following the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic.
• Wuhan hospitals clear all COVID-19 cases, China to release white paper to declare success Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- As the last three COVID-19 patients in Wuhan have recovered and been discharged from the hospital, Central China's Hubei Province, the most affected place during the epidemic in China, declared zero existing COVID-19 patients as of Thursday.
• Beijing to significantly lift COVID-19 measures, adjust emergency response to lowest Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- Beijing adjusts its emergency response level to the novel coronavirus epidemic to the lowest and lifts restrictions on various sectors, including residential community management, outdoor activities, movement of people from outside the capital and tourism starting Saturday as the capital has seen zero new COVID-19 cases for 50 consecutive days.
• Last three COVID-19 patients in Wuhan recover; Hubei records seven 'zeros' after epidemic Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- The last three COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, have recovered and been discharged from hospital, the People's Daily reported on Friday.
• China stresses targeted COVID-19 containment measures, developing vaccines and drugs People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- Chinese authorities on Thursday stressed the need for targeted efforts to improve regular containment measures to prevent COVID-19, combined with further strengthening the development of vaccines, medicines and testing reagents.
• Beijing further lowers COVID-19 emergency response People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- Beijing will lower its emergency response to the novel coronavirus epidemic from the second level to the third one, a local official announced Friday.
• China's Hubei reports no new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- No new confirmed COVID-19 cases or asymptomatic cases were reported in central China's Hubei Province on Thursday, the provincial health commission said Friday.
• Chinese mainland reports no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Friday that no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported on the mainland Thursday.
• Chinese mainland reports 5 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported five new imported COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,768, the National Health Commission said Friday.
• Chinese mainland reports no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Friday that no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported on the mainland Thursday.
• Eight COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland People's Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- Eight COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland Thursday, the National Health Commission said Friday.
• Chinese PLA sends epidemic prevention supplies to militaries of 20 countries PLA Daily 05 Jun 2020 -- Approved by China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and at the request of armed forces of relevant countries, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) dispatched air force planes from June 2 to June 5 to deliver COVID-19 prevention and control supplies including protective clothing and surgical face masks to the armed forces of 20 counties.

Europe

• Face coverings must be worn on public transport from 15 June, government has announced Press TV 05 Jun 2020 -- More than 10 weeks after the pandemic took hold in the UK, Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday that face coverings must be worn in England on buses, trams, trains, coaches, aircraft and ferries from 15 June.

India

• UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 05 Jun 2020
• India Reports 9851 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 05 Jun 2020 -- Health authorities in India reported 9851 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the previous 24 hours, taking the total number of the confirmed infections to 226,770 cases.

Pakistan

• Pakistan to take strict actions against violators of COVID-19 SOPs Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- Pakistan decided on Thursday to take strict administrative actions for the implementation and enforcement of the standard operating procedure (SOPs) formed by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19 amid a surge in new virus cases across the country, officials said.

Iran

• Official: 63 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Jun 2020 -- Head of Iranian Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Friday that 63 more Iranians have passed away from coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths in the country to 8,134.

Japan

• Japan Announces Plans for COVID-19 Vaccinations by June 2021 VOA 05 Jun 2020 -- Japan intends to roll out coronavirus vaccines to the public by June 2021, the country's health minister said Friday.

Saudi Arabia

• 2591 New Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Reported, Recoveries over 70,000, in KSA SPA 05 Jun 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced here today that 2591 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported, raising the toll in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to 95,748 cases, with 24,490 active cases, undergoing medical treatment, however the majority are reassuring, but 1412 cases are critical.
• Interior Ministry: Re-imposing Strict Precautions in Jeddah for 2 Weeks from Tomorrow, Saturday SPA 05 Jun 2020 -- An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that, based on what was announced in the statement published on Monday, May 25, 2020, that all the measures contained therein shall be subject to periodic evaluation and review, to consider extending any stage or not to take strict precautionary measures, as required by health data, and according to the health assessment submitted by the competent health authorities after reviewing the epidemiological situation and the high occupancy rates of the intensive care departments, it was decided to take strict health precautions in the city of Jeddah for two weeks; starting from tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, 2020, until the end of Saturday, June 20, 2020.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports no new COVID-19 cases Friday CNA 05 Jun 2020 -- No new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus were reported in Taiwan on Friday, leaving the total number of cases at 443 since the pandemic emerged late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan approves 1st domestic COVID-19 antibody reagent CNA 05 Jun 2020 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a domestically-developed and produced antibody reagent for the COVID-19 coronavirus disease, the first of its kind licensed in Taiwan, an FDA official said Friday.
• Close to 40 percent of imported COVID-19 cases found at border: CECC CNA 05 Jun 2020 -- Close to 40 percent of the country's COVID-19 coronavirus cases were found by Taiwan's border control officials, reflecting the country's success at keeping the virus at bay, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
• Mask requirement on Taipei metro, buses to be conditionally eased CNA 05 Jun 2020 -- People using Taipei mass rapid transit (Taipei metro) and public bus services will no longer be required to wear face masks all the time when they are at stations, in metro cars or buses from June 7, the city's deputy mayor announced Friday.

Brazil

• Brazil COVID-19 death toll surges to third highest in world Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- Brazil's total COVID-19 deaths have surged to 34,021 after its health ministry on Thursday reported 1,437 new deaths in the last 24 hours, making its overall toll the third highest in the world, according to local media.
• Brazil coronavirus death toll surges to third-highest in world Press TV 05 Jun 2020 -- Brazil's death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed Italy's making it the third-highest in the world while the UN's secretary-general has called for a "people's vaccine" to stem the pandemic.

Yemen

• KSrelief Delivers Chinese Government Aid to Yemen to Combat COVID-19 SPA 05 Jun 2020 -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has delivered aid provided by the Chinese government to Yemen to combat the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), in coordination with the forces of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy, in Yemen.
• KSrelief Delivers 3rd Batch of Medical Aid to Yemeni Health Ministry to Confront COVID-19 SPA 05 Jun 2020 -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered yesterday the third batch of medical aid to the Yemeni Ministry of Health to combat the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in various governorates of Yemen.

Other Countries

• Sudan seeks to learn from China's success in controlling COVID-19: official Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- A senior Sudanese official on Thursday said that China's success in controlling the COVID-19 represents a model Sudan is seeking to utilize to confront the disease.
• COVID-19 pandemic still threatening Canadians' health, Trudeau says Global Times 05 Jun 2020 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Thursday that the COVID-19 pandemic remains serious in Canada.
• Cameroon Patients Flee Hospital as COVID-19 Cases Increase VOA 05 Jun 2020 -- Cameroon says hundreds of hospital patients have fled health facilities after a jump in cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.