Markets were also boosted by reports the Trump administration was preparing another round of stimulus, worth about $US1 trillion, to build infrastructure.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq lifted by 1.9 and 1.8 per cent respectively.
Also lifting the market was news that a cheap and widely used steroid called dexamethasone had become the first drug shown to be able to save the lives of COVID-19 patients, in what scientists said was a "major breakthrough" in the coronavirus pandemic.
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First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19, trial showsResearchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalised patients Good old Dex! Have they carried out a series of experiments or is this just heresay? Great news! I hope the worlds' doctors and hospitals implement these drugs and even hear about them. There is hope!
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Coronavirus update: 'Major breakthrough' as trial shows cheap steroid can reduce COVID-19 death ratesOxford University scientists are hailing the use of cheap and widely used steroid Dexamethasone as a 'major breakthrough' in the treatment of coronavirus after it is found to reduce death rates in COVID-19 patients. Dexamethasone is a potent anti-inflammatory drug. It should be emphasised that it doesn’t kill viruses so people don’t start using it indiscriminately like they did with hydoxychloroquine.
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Love Machine nightclub fined $10,000 for COVID-19 breachA weekend party at Prahran's Love Machine nightclub breached the orders of Victoria's Chief Health Officer. Fair they decided to allow people to endanger others , just like the protesters which shows the hypocrisy again How much have recent protesters been fined DanielAndrewsMP VictorianCHO , your hypocrisy is showing Rules for the many and better rules for the few ...
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‘Extremely frustrating’: Funding issues, contractual disputes and COVID-19 hit major NT projectsA prawn farm and a luxury hotel are hit by financial roadblocks as coronavirus fallout threatens the major northern Australia infrastructure projects. Darn those pesky ‘forces’. They ruin everything. you're a Mega prawn.. How big is a mega prawn?
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NSW virus detectives hunt for mystery COVID-19 sourceThe man is the third community transmission detected in three days, confirming NSW Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant’s repeated warning that the virus is still circulating undetected in the community | kaubo Kaubo I don't know why people allow themselves to be violated in this way. Kaubo context on the pic? Kaubo Any chance we can stop importing cases from overseas
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Second Melbourne protester tests positive for COVID-19 | Sky News AustraliaA second protestor who attended the Black Lives Matter protest in Melbourne has tested positive to the coronavirus. \n\nVictoria Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton confirmed the case on Monday but said it was “unlikely” that the infected person contracted the disease from the protest as they were wearing protective equipment. \n\nMr Sutton also stated health authorities did not fear the most recent case would spark an outbreak as the person was low symptomatic and the state had conducted thorough testing. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia I prefer this byline. Less sensational and not as misleading MarieCo92176893 '... but said it was “unlikely” that the infected person contracted the disease from the protest as they were wearing protective equipment ...did not fear the most recent case would spark an outbreak as the person was low symptomatic and the state had conducted thorough testing' 9 days - counting down to 14 days let’s see if it’s a wave or a farce.
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