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Coronavirus live news: Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive as White House outbreak spreads	Coronavirus live news: Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive as White House outbreak spreads
2020-10-07 04:36:10 UTC	2020-10-07 05:08:14 UTC (32 minutes later)
Brazil sees highest cases in almost a month; Facebook and Twitter take action against Trump for suggesting that Covid-19 was just like the flu; Italy to require masks indoors. Follow the latest updates	Brazil sees highest cases in almost a month; Facebook and Twitter take action against Trump for suggesting that Covid-19 was just like the flu; Italy to require masks indoors. Follow the latest updates
	American physician Dr William Foege, a leading epidemiologist who played a central role in eradicating smallpox, sent a letter to CDC director Robert Redfield on 23 September, following reports that the White House had directly interfered with the coronavirus guidelines on the CDC website, calling on Redfield to expose the White HOuse’s mishandling of the pandemic,
	In the letter to Redfield, published by USA today, Foege writes, “You and I both know that Despite the White House spin attempts, this will go down as a colossal failure of the public health system of this country”. He says that the Trump administration’s handing of the pandemic will be taught in textbooks as “a lesson on how not to handle an infectious diseases pandemic.”
	Foege urges Redfield not to “shy away from the fact this has been an unacceptable toll on our country. It is a slaughter and not just a political dispute.”
	The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 2,828 to 306,086, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday.The reported death toll rose by 16 to 9,562, the tally showed.
	Yesterday saw Germany’s highest toll since 17 April, with more than 3,100 new cases confirmed, according to Johns Hopkins University. Today’s toll is the third-highest since then.
	A Chinese experimental coronavirus vaccine being developed by the Institute of Medical Biology under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences was shown to be safe in an early stage clinical trial, researchers said.Reuters reports that a Phase 1 trial of 191 healthy participants aged between 18 and 59, vaccination with the group’s experimental shot showed no severe adverse reactions, its researchers said on Tuesday in a paper posted on medRxiv preprint server ahead of peer review.The most common adverse reactions reported by the trial participants were mild pain, slight fatigue and redness, itching and swelling at the injection site.The candidate also induced immune response.“All the data obtained in this trial support the safety and immunogenicity of this inactivated vaccine and are encouraging with regard to further studies of its efficacy in the future,” the paper said.China has inoculated hundreds of thousands of essential workers and other groups considered at high risk with other vaccines, even as clinical trials had not been fully completed, raising safety concerns among experts.China has at least four experimental vaccines in the final stage of clinical trials.
George Washington cardiologist and CNN Medical Analyst Dr Jonathan Reiner has given an interview in which he says that he believes the White House is concerned that Trump might be “patient zero” in the outbreak among administration staff and others.	George Washington cardiologist and CNN Medical Analyst Dr Jonathan Reiner has given an interview in which he says that he believes the White House is concerned that Trump might be “patient zero” in the outbreak among administration staff and others.
Reiner also says the thinks Trump is “the superspreader”.	Reiner also says the thinks Trump is “the superspreader”.
In the interview, Reiner says: “I think the reason the White House will not have the CDC do a formal check and review every single case is that they’re concerned that the patient zero might be the President of the United States.”	In the interview, Reiner says: “I think the reason the White House will not have the CDC do a formal check and review every single case is that they’re concerned that the patient zero might be the President of the United States.”
Speaking of exorbitant wealth, authorities have poured cold water on an audacious plan to fence off a chunk of Bondi beach over summer for an exclusive “Euro beach chic” club aimed at surgeons, bankers and models.	Speaking of exorbitant wealth, authorities have poured cold water on an audacious plan to fence off a chunk of Bondi beach over summer for an exclusive “Euro beach chic” club aimed at surgeons, bankers and models.
The Amalfi Beach Club is proposing to erect a private area on southern end of the iconic beach, where 100 guests, each paying $80 for two hours of entry, would be served food and drinks.	The Amalfi Beach Club is proposing to erect a private area on southern end of the iconic beach, where 100 guests, each paying $80 for two hours of entry, would be served food and drinks.
But Waverley council, in response to media coverage of the plan, has clarified that it received and rejected the Amalfi Beach Club’s first proposal, which was lodged in May.	But Waverley council, in response to media coverage of the plan, has clarified that it received and rejected the Amalfi Beach Club’s first proposal, which was lodged in May.
While it is now considering a subsequent proposal, the initial concept was previously deemed “unsuitable” by council officers for a number of reasons, including concerns about mixing drinking with swimming during the peak beach season, as well as the alcohol-free status of the site.	While it is now considering a subsequent proposal, the initial concept was previously deemed “unsuitable” by council officers for a number of reasons, including concerns about mixing drinking with swimming during the peak beach season, as well as the alcohol-free status of the site.
According to the proposal, the Amalfi Beach Club would target “high net worth” individuals between 25 and 45, with “high disposable income”.	According to the proposal, the Amalfi Beach Club would target “high net worth” individuals between 25 and 45, with “high disposable income”.
Its organisers expect typical male patrons to be “aspirational professionals such as doctors, surgeons, members of the finance industry”, while it expects women who visit the club to “occupy a similar high-end platform in areas of publishing, advertising, fashion, beauty and modelling”.	Its organisers expect typical male patrons to be “aspirational professionals such as doctors, surgeons, members of the finance industry”, while it expects women who visit the club to “occupy a similar high-end platform in areas of publishing, advertising, fashion, beauty and modelling”.
Speaking to Guardian Australia, Janek Gazecki, the Bondi-based organiser of Urban Polo events who is behind the proposal, said while it was inspired by Mykonos, Capri and St Tropez, Amalfi Beach Club was mostly an attempt to “boost local morale” and help businesses recover from the impact of Covid-19:	Speaking to Guardian Australia, Janek Gazecki, the Bondi-based organiser of Urban Polo events who is behind the proposal, said while it was inspired by Mykonos, Capri and St Tropez, Amalfi Beach Club was mostly an attempt to “boost local morale” and help businesses recover from the impact of Covid-19:
As Trump is treated to taxpayer-funded healthcare, AP reports that one of Congress’ most obscure functions may have put Trump’s taxes, among the most coveted documents in the world in recent years, into the hands of congressional staff – which may be how they landed up with the Times, who reported that Trump paid only $750 in federal income takes in 2016 and 2017.	As Trump is treated to taxpayer-funded healthcare, AP reports that one of Congress’ most obscure functions may have put Trump’s taxes, among the most coveted documents in the world in recent years, into the hands of congressional staff – which may be how they landed up with the Times, who reported that Trump paid only $750 in federal income takes in 2016 and 2017.
The audit of Trumps taxes, the Times reported, has been held up for more than four years by staffers for the Joint Committee on Taxation, which has 30 days to review individual refunds and tax credits over $2 million. When JCT staffers disagree with the IRS on a decision, the review is typically kept open until the matter is resolved.The upshot is that information on Trumps taxes, which Democrats are now suing to see, has almost certainly passed through the JCT’s hands, putting it tantalizingly close to lawmakers.Key members of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee defended the JCT after the Times report and were emphatic that that the panel does not have copies of tax forms pertaining to Trump.	The audit of Trumps taxes, the Times reported, has been held up for more than four years by staffers for the Joint Committee on Taxation, which has 30 days to review individual refunds and tax credits over $2 million. When JCT staffers disagree with the IRS on a decision, the review is typically kept open until the matter is resolved.The upshot is that information on Trumps taxes, which Democrats are now suing to see, has almost certainly passed through the JCT’s hands, putting it tantalizingly close to lawmakers.Key members of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee defended the JCT after the Times report and were emphatic that that the panel does not have copies of tax forms pertaining to Trump.
The world’s billionaires “did extremely well” during the coronavirus pandemic, growing their already-huge fortunes to a record high of $10.2tn (£7.8tn).	The world’s billionaires “did extremely well” during the coronavirus pandemic, growing their already-huge fortunes to a record high of $10.2tn (£7.8tn).
A report by Swiss bank UBS found that billionaires increased their wealth by more than a quarter (27.5%) at the height of the crisis from April to July, just as millions of people around the world lost their jobs or were struggling to get by on government schemes.	A report by Swiss bank UBS found that billionaires increased their wealth by more than a quarter (27.5%) at the height of the crisis from April to July, just as millions of people around the world lost their jobs or were struggling to get by on government schemes.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, UK’s richest person, moves to tax-free MonacoRead more	Sir Jim Ratcliffe, UK’s richest person, moves to tax-free MonacoRead more
The report found that billionaires had mostly benefited from betting on the recovery of global stock markets when they were at their nadir during the global lockdowns in March and April. UBS said billionaires’ wealth had hit “a new high, surpassing the previous peak of $8.9tn reached at the end of 2017”. The number of billionaires has also hit a new high of 2,189, up from 2,158 in 2017:	The report found that billionaires had mostly benefited from betting on the recovery of global stock markets when they were at their nadir during the global lockdowns in March and April. UBS said billionaires’ wealth had hit “a new high, surpassing the previous peak of $8.9tn reached at the end of 2017”. The number of billionaires has also hit a new high of 2,189, up from 2,158 in 2017:
Here is the full story on Stephen Miller testing positive:	Here is the full story on Stephen Miller testing positive:
Stephen Miller, a top aide to Donald Trump, has tested positive for Covid-19, joining a growing a growing list of figures close to the president who have contracted the virus as the White House scrambles to contain a growing outbreak.	Stephen Miller, a top aide to Donald Trump, has tested positive for Covid-19, joining a growing a growing list of figures close to the president who have contracted the virus as the White House scrambles to contain a growing outbreak.
“Over the last 5 days I have been working remotely and self-isolating, testing negative every day through yesterday. Today, I tested positive for Covid-19 and am in quarantine,” Miller said in a statement.	“Over the last 5 days I have been working remotely and self-isolating, testing negative every day through yesterday. Today, I tested positive for Covid-19 and am in quarantine,” Miller said in a statement.
More than a dozen White House officials and others in the president’s orbit have tested positive for the virus. Earlier this year, Miller’s wife, Katie Miller – who is Mike Pence’s press secretary – contracted the virus.	More than a dozen White House officials and others in the president’s orbit have tested positive for the virus. Earlier this year, Miller’s wife, Katie Miller – who is Mike Pence’s press secretary – contracted the virus.
Miller, who has served as a policy adviser and speechwriter for Trump, was among the most ardent defenders of the administration’s policy to separate children from parents:	Miller, who has served as a policy adviser and speechwriter for Trump, was among the most ardent defenders of the administration’s policy to separate children from parents:
Earlier on Wednesday, the New York Times endorsed Joe Biden for president.	Earlier on Wednesday, the New York Times endorsed Joe Biden for president.
The paper’s editorial board has just published an opinion piece in which they argue, without once mentioning Trump by name:	The paper’s editorial board has just published an opinion piece in which they argue, without once mentioning Trump by name:
In the last hour, Trump has tweeted (many of these retweets) eleven times.	In the last hour, Trump has tweeted (many of these retweets) eleven times.
In the last two hours, he has posted 42 tweets.	In the last two hours, he has posted 42 tweets.
His scorn has leapt from what he claims will be the “most corrupt Election in American History!” to Nancy Pelosi, from Hillary Clinton to Obama.	His scorn has leapt from what he claims will be the “most corrupt Election in American History!” to Nancy Pelosi, from Hillary Clinton to Obama.
A reminder of that bit from the Times report on what is happening inside the White House:	A reminder of that bit from the Times report on what is happening inside the White House:
New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, saying the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to the hot spots.Set to take effect no later than Friday, the new rules will affect parts of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, sections of Orange and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley, and an area within Binghamton in the Southern Tier.The planned restrictions include school and business shutdowns in some areas; others will see limitations on gatherings and restaurant diners.	New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, saying the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to the hot spots.Set to take effect no later than Friday, the new rules will affect parts of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, sections of Orange and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley, and an area within Binghamton in the Southern Tier.The planned restrictions include school and business shutdowns in some areas; others will see limitations on gatherings and restaurant diners.
In non-Trump questions: Does Sweden have the answer to living with Covid-19?	In non-Trump questions: Does Sweden have the answer to living with Covid-19?
Podcast: The Swedish example is regularly raised by libertarian-minded Conservatives when protesting against government restrictions aimed at quelling the spread of the virus in the UK. But what did the Scandinavian country do differently and could it be applied elsewhere?	Podcast: The Swedish example is regularly raised by libertarian-minded Conservatives when protesting against government restrictions aimed at quelling the spread of the virus in the UK. But what did the Scandinavian country do differently and could it be applied elsewhere?
Trump’s official schedule once again lists no public events.	Trump’s official schedule once again lists no public events.