Coronavirus live news: Brazil deaths exceed known China toll as US infections pass 1 million

Russia extends non-working period; Germans urged to stay home; streamed films to be eligible for Oscars. Follow the latest updatesCoronavirus latest: at a glanceFrance announces ‘progressive and controlled’ lockdown exit planGermans urged to stay home amid fears infection rate is rising againAustralia coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 2.50am BST The Guardian’s Denis Campbell and Caroline Bannock report: Almost 18,000 more people with cancer in England could die after the coronavirus pandemic led hospitals to suspend treatment and deterred patients from seeking NHS care, research has found. Related: Extra 18,000 cancer patients in England could die in next year – study 2.41am BST US President Donald Trump said Tuesday his administration is considering requiring travelers on certain incoming international flights to undergo temperature and virus checks to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, AP reports. “We’re looking at doing it on the international flights coming out of areas that are heavily infected,” Trump said at the White House. We will be looking into that in the very near future.”Trump said it has not been determined yet whether the federal government or the airlines would conduct the testing. “Maybe it’s a combination of both,” he said.Trump’s comments came during an event showcasing a loan program designed to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program. He said the Small Business Administration has processed more loans in 14 days than it has in the previous 14 years. Continue reading…
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