Healthcare workers in the UK will begin taking part in a University of Oxford-led international trial of two anti-malarial drugs to see if they can prevent Covid-19, Al Jazeera reports. "The best way to find out if they are effective in preventing Covid-19 is in a randomised clinical trial." In the UK, Europe and Africa, participants will receive either hydroxychloroquine or a placebo for three months. Singapore uses robot dog to ensure people observe physical distancingA yellow robot dog called Spot which found fame online for dancing to hit song Uptown Funk has been deployed to patrol a Singapore park and ensure people observe physical distancing, AFP reports. As it trots through the park, Spot - who has the same name as the popular fictional puppy - uses cameras to estimate the number of visitors.

Source: News 24 May 21, 2020 15:00 UTC