Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. The scientists found that at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), the virus was "extremely robust" on smooth surfaces. "I passed the highest test, the highest standards, and I'm in great shape," Trump told "Sunday Morning Futures." -REUTERSWHO says 180-plus countries including China committed to vaccine effortMore than 180 countries have committed to participate in the World Health Organisation's (WHO) effort to finance Covid-19 vaccines to be distributed fairly to both rich and poor countries, the group's chief scientist said on Monday. -REUTERSBritain's Johnson says cannot take Covid-19 vaccine for grantedBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday there were some hopeful signs that a vaccine would be secured for Covid-19 but he warned that the country must be realistic because it could not be taken for granted.

Source: News 24 October 12, 2020 17:03 UTC