UK furlough scheme extended by four months
The scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus has been extended to the end of October. BBC News – UK
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Coronavirus: Fauci to warn Senate of ‘needless suffering and death’
The US’s top infectious diseases doctor will warn senators of the risks of re-opening too soon. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: Madagascar President Rajoelina hits out at tonic ‘detractors’
Madagascar’s President Rajoelina calls critics of his untested coronavirus herbal tonic condescending. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: High Streets see ‘fastest ever’ footfall drop
Springboard says the fall in the number of shoppers visiting UK High Streets was “unprecedented”. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases
Just days after Angela Merkel loosens restrictions, the estimated virus reproduction rate rises. BBC News – Europe
Colombian airline Avianca files for bankruptcy in US court
The firm said its income has dropped 80% since grounding its fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean