CDC plans a dual Flu-COVID-19 test kit

The U.S. is developing a test kit that can simultaneously check for seasonal influenza and the novel coronavirus, a tool that could help health authorities more efficiently determine whether there is a second wave of coronavirus later this year. /Reuters

Reports say that the U.S. is developing a test kit that can simultaneously check for seasonal influenza and the novel coronavirus, a tool that could help health authorities more efficiently determine whether there is a second wave of coronavirus later this year.

According to the Bloomberg, Iran reported its highest number of daily cases, while Mexico and Brazil each had a record increase in deaths.

The European Central Bank intensified its response to the coronavirus recession with a bigger-than-anticipated increase to its emergency bond-buying program, and data showed Americans are still filing for unemployment benefits even as businesses reopen.

China will ease its ban on foreign airlines starting Monday and lessen quarantine requirements for official and business travelers, while Japan debated scaling back next year's Summer Olympics.

(With input from agencies)