Russia's new coronavirus cases rise at lowest in six weeks

Russia on Thursday reported 7,790 new cases of the novel coronavirus, its lowest daily rise in infections in six weeks, bringing the nationwide total to 561,091.

Novacyt shares jump after launch of new COVID-19 testing products

Healthcare and clinical diagnostics company Novacyt, whose shares have surged on the back of its COVID-19 testing products, on Thursday announced the launch of three new products to support testing for the presence of the virus.

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: