US vaccine expert Rick Bright who was fired for opposing the chloroquine treatment promoted by President Donald Trump as the cure of the coronvirus pandemic,&nbsp;is to file a whistleblower complaint, his lawyers say.

Under US law, a whistleblower complaint can be filed if a person believes their employer retaliated against them for exercising their rights as an employee.

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"In our filing we will make clear that Bright was sidelined for one reason only -because he resisted efforts to provide unfettered access to potentially dangerous drugs, including chloroquine, a drug promoted by the administration as a panacea, but which is untested and possibly deadly when used improperly," a statement from the doctor's lawyers said.

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Bright was&nbsp;the director of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the government agency for developing and procuring treatments and vaccines for&nbsp;against COVID-19.

However, he was removed from this position on Tuesday transferred to a lesser position in the National Institutes of Health.

Bright had claimed that the move was a direct response to his resistance to "misguided directives" to support the use of malaria treatments chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus.

However,&nbsp;Trump had denied the accusation and said that he had "never heard" of him.

US vaccine expert Rick Bright who was fired for opposing the chloroquine treatment promoted by President Donald Trump as the cure of the coronvirus pandemic, is to file a whistleblower complaint, his lawyers say.

US vaccine expert Rick Bright who was fired for opposing the chloroquine treatment promoted by President Donald Trump as the cure of the coronvirus pandemic, is to file a whistleblower complaint, his lawyers say. Under US law, a whistleblower complaint can be filed if a person believes their employer retaliated against them for exercising their rights as an employee. Also read: US vaccine expert removed by Trump for opposing chloroquine "In our filing we will make clear that Bright was sidelined for one reason only -because he resisted efforts to provide unfettered access to potentially dangerous drugs, including chloroquine, a drug promoted by the administration as a panacea, but which is untested and possibly deadly when used improperly," a statement from the doctor's lawyers said. Also read: Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine Bright was the director of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the government agency for developing and procuring treatments and vaccines for against COVID-19. However, he was removed from this position on Tuesday transferred to a lesser position in the National Institutes of Health. Bright had claimed that the move was a direct response to his resistance to "misguided directives" to support the use of malaria treatments chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus. However, Trump had denied the accusation and said that he had "never heard" of him.

US vaccine expert 'ousted' by Trump to file whistleblower complaint

Chinese agents stoked panic in US in&nbsp;the early days of COVID-19 outbreak by spreading fake warnings, according to a report published in the&nbsp;New York Times.

The report was based on interviews with&nbsp;six American officials who denied to reveal their identity.

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The study&nbsp;states that&nbsp;operatives helped spread messages claiming Trump administration would deploy national guard to enforce nationwide quarantine.

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According to the US Department of Homeland Security, a common&nbsp;message&nbsp;circulated&nbsp;in the early phase&nbsp;of the pandemic was: ''they will announce this as soon as they have troops in place to help prevent looters and rioters. He said he got the call last night and was told to pack and be prepared for the call today with his dispatch orders.''

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Since the disinformation appeared as text messages on the mobile phones of several Americans, the Department&nbsp;issued an announcement on&nbsp;Twitter declaring that they were all&nbsp;''fake''.

However, China has denied broader claims that it is involved in misinformation campaigns.

The tactic was especially alarming to intelligence officials because&nbsp;several of them said they had not seen before.

The findings appear to represent an escalation by foreign powers like Russia and China in trying to capitalise on the panic surrounding the pandemic to sow confusion in the US, and intelligence agencies are taking a new look at how operatives may have exploited the situation.

Chinese agents stoked panic in US in the early days of COVID-19 outbreak by spreading fake warnings, according to a report published in the New York Times. The report was based on interviews with six American officials who denied to reveal their identity.

Chinese agents stoked panic in US in the early days of COVID-19 outbreak by spreading fake warnings, according to a report published in the New York Times. The report was based on interviews with six American officials who denied to reveal their identity. Also read: US coronavirus timeline shifts three weeks earlier in wake of new disclosure The study states that operatives helped spread messages claiming Trump administration would deploy national guard to enforce nationwide quarantine. Also read: China's asymptomatic cases increase to over 980 According to the US Department of Homeland Security, a common message circulated in the early phase of the pandemic was: ''they will announce this as soon as they have troops in place to help prevent looters and rioters. He said he got the call last night and was told to pack and be prepared for the call today with his dispatch orders.'' Also read: Two pet cats in US test positive for COVID-19 Since the disinformation appeared as text messages on the mobile phones of several Americans, the Department issued an announcement on Twitter declaring that they were all ''fake''. However, China has denied broader claims that it is involved in misinformation campaigns. The tactic was especially alarming to intelligence officials because several of them said they had not seen before. The findings appear to represent an escalation by foreign powers like Russia and China in trying to capitalise on the panic surrounding the pandemic to sow confusion in the US, and intelligence agencies are taking a new look at how operatives may have exploited the situation.

Chinese agents fuelled panic in US by spreading fake warnings, says report

The coronavirus death toll in the United States, the country with the most fatalities in the pandemic, has climbed by 2,751 in the past 24 hours, the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday.

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The US has recorded more than 800,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Baltimore-based university, with 44,845 deaths.

Nearly 40,000 new cases were reported between Monday at 8:30pm local time, and Tuesday at the same time, the university said.

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;US President Donald Trump announced partial curbs on immigration Tuesday to "protect American workers" amid the economic carnage of the coronavirus pandemic.

The US Senate approved a bipartisan, nearly half-trillion-dollar coronavirus relief package Tuesday, with funding earmarked for devastated small businesses, overwhelmed hospitals, and a ramp-up of testing nationwide during the pandemic.

Also,&nbsp;US failed to block UN virus vaccine resolution.&nbsp;

The coronavirus death toll in the United States, the country with the most fatalities in the pandemic, has climbed by 2,751 in the past 24 hours, the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday.

The coronavirus death toll in the United States, the country with the most fatalities in the pandemic, has climbed by 2,751 in the past 24 hours, the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday. Also read: No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study The US has recorded more than 800,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Baltimore-based university, with 44,845 deaths. Nearly 40,000 new cases were reported between Monday at 8:30pm local time, and Tuesday at the same time, the university said. Also read: Trump suspends issuing of new Green Cards for 60 days Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced partial curbs on immigration Tuesday to "protect American workers" amid the economic carnage of the coronavirus pandemic. The US Senate approved a bipartisan, nearly half-trillion-dollar coronavirus relief package Tuesday, with funding earmarked for devastated small businesses, overwhelmed hospitals, and a ramp-up of testing nationwide during the pandemic. Also, US failed to block UN virus vaccine resolution.

More than 2,700 dead in US from coronavirus in last 24 hours

The US state of Missouri on Tuesday sued China's leadership over the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeking damages over what it described as deliberate deception and insufficient action to stop the pandemic.

The first-of-a-kind state lawsuit comes amid calls in Congress to punish China and a campaign by President Donald Trump to focus on Beijing's role, amid criticism of his own handling of the crisis.

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Missouri, led by Trump's Republican Party, filed a lawsuit in a federal court seeking an unspecified amount in damages and an injunction on continuing actions by China that are alleged to include hoarding of protective equipment.

"The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers and did little to stop the spread of the disease," Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said.&nbsp;

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"They must be held accountable for their actions," he said.

The lawsuit's chances of success are far from certain as US law, under the principle of sovereign immunity, generally forbids court action against foreign governments.

Missouri addressed the issue by suing the ruling Communist Party, arguing that it is not formally an organ of the Chinese state.

Citing an estimate that Missouri may lose tens of billions of dollars due to the virus and action to prevent it, the lawsuit accused the Chinese Communist Party of being in "knowing, willful and in reckless disregard of the rights of the state and its residents."

The lawsuit pointed to Chinese authorities' early suppression of news of the virus when it broke out in Wuhan, including detentions of whistleblowers.

It also noted that China initially said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission.

Despite Trump's heavy criticism of China, his administration has been lukewarm about efforts to take action against Beijing, mindful that the Asian power is a major source of masks and other medical supplies desperately needed by the United States.

Under its conservative leadership, Missouri has imposed fewer COVID-19 restrictions than most US states, including allowing businesses to&nbsp;remain open as long as they limit the number of people present and ensure space between them.

Missouri as of Tuesday had reported 189 COVID-19 deaths, half of them in St. Louis.

The US state of Missouri on Tuesday sued China's leadership over the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeking damages over what it described as deliberate deception and insufficient action to stop the pandemic.

The US state of Missouri on Tuesday sued China's leadership over the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeking damages over what it described as deliberate deception and insufficient action to stop the pandemic. The first-of-a-kind state lawsuit comes amid calls in Congress to punish China and a campaign by President Donald Trump to focus on Beijing's role, amid criticism of his own handling of the crisis. Also read: Trump using COVID-19 pandemic to advance anti-immigration agenda? Missouri, led by Trump's Republican Party, filed a lawsuit in a federal court seeking an unspecified amount in damages and an injunction on continuing actions by China that are alleged to include hoarding of protective equipment. "The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers and did little to stop the spread of the disease," Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said. Also read: 'Worst' of the coronavirus is still to come, says WHO chief "They must be held accountable for their actions," he said. The lawsuit's chances of success are far from certain as US law, under the principle of sovereign immunity, generally forbids court action against foreign governments. Missouri addressed the issue by suing the ruling Communist Party, arguing that it is not formally an organ of the Chinese state. Citing an estimate that Missouri may lose tens of billions of dollars due to the virus and action to prevent it, the lawsuit accused the Chinese Communist Party of being in "knowing, willful and in reckless disregard of the rights of the state and its residents." The lawsuit pointed to Chinese authorities' early suppression of news of the virus when it broke out in Wuhan, including detentions of whistleblowers. It also noted that China initially said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Despite Trump's heavy criticism of China, his administration has been lukewarm about efforts to take action against Beijing, mindful that the Asian power is a major source of masks and other medical supplies desperately needed by the United States. Under its conservative leadership, Missouri has imposed fewer COVID-19 restrictions than most US states, including allowing businesses to remain open as long as they limit the number of people present and ensure space between them. Missouri as of Tuesday had reported 189 COVID-19 deaths, half of them in St. Louis.

US state sues China's leaders over coronavirus

US President Donald Trump's golf company,&nbsp;Trump Golf has retweeted a video of golfer John Daly’s coronavirus video which claims vodka as the cure of COVID-19.

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The World Health Organization&nbsp;has already warned&nbsp;that excess alcohol consumption may weaken the body’s immune system and render people vulnerable to contracting coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

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In a video posted on YouTube, Daly&nbsp;begins the video by praising Trump Golf courses and then says that he's&nbsp;''got a cure for this (coronavirus),''&nbsp;after which he grabs&nbsp;a frosted bottle of the Polish vodka, Belvedere.

The two-time major championship-winner then goes ahead and says that he himself consumes one drink of vodka every day and ''that’s the way you kill this coronavirus, I believe.''

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The company&nbsp;tweeted&nbsp;“a big thank you” to Daly, calling him ''one of our biggest fans''

In the process, it reposted the golfer’s video making no reference to his irregular remarks about vodka.

Previously, Belarusian President&nbsp;Alexander Lukashenko had also listed&nbsp;vodka among the cures of the deadly virus.

Daly is one of the biggest fans of Trump. In August last year, he said&nbsp;&nbsp;''I’m proud to be an American, especially with this man leading our country''.

US President Donald Trump's golf company, Trump Golf has retweeted a video of golfer John Daly’s coronavirus video which claims vodka as the cure of COVID-19. A big thank you to @PGA_JohnDaly who has always been one of our biggest fans.

US President Donald Trump's golf company, Trump Golf has retweeted a video of golfer John Daly’s coronavirus video which claims vodka as the cure of COVID-19. A big thank you to @PGA_JohnDaly who has always been one of our biggest fans. John thank you for the friendship. Everyone at @TrumpGolf truly loves you! #StaySafe #AmericaTogether pic.twitter.com/coWifMSa3W — Trump Golf (@TrumpGolf) April 9, 2020 × The World Health Organization has already warned that excess alcohol consumption may weaken the body’s immune system and render people vulnerable to contracting coronavirus pandemic. Also read: I will be temporarily suspending immigration in the US, says Donald Trump In a video posted on YouTube, Daly begins the video by praising Trump Golf courses and then says that he's ''got a cure for this (coronavirus),'' after which he grabs a frosted bottle of the Polish vodka, Belvedere. The two-time major championship-winner then goes ahead and says that he himself consumes one drink of vodka every day and ''that’s the way you kill this coronavirus, I believe.'' Also read: US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000 The company tweeted “a big thank you” to Daly, calling him ''one of our biggest fans'' In the process, it reposted the golfer’s video making no reference to his irregular remarks about vodka. Previously, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko had also listed vodka among the cures of the deadly virus. Daly is one of the biggest fans of Trump. In August last year, he said ''I’m proud to be an American, especially with this man leading our country''.

Trump Golf company shares video claiming drinking vodka can ‘kill’ COVID-19

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

"Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country."

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His announcement came hours after new data showed job losses from the pandemic fallout in the world's number one economy had reached 22 million in the past month.

New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams warned it will probably take "a year or two," if not longer, for the US economy to recover its strength, as other figures showed dire damage to the home building market and manufacturing.

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Trump had been campaigning for reelection in November largely on record low unemployment and a surge in US output.

So for the Republican, the battle to stop the coronavirus and lift social distancing and the paralysis of entire industries is also a race against the political clock.

However, the recommendations issued from the White House, in conjunction with medical advisors, were a far cry from Trump's previous hopes for a sudden, widespread end to social distancing measures.

Instead Trump described a cautious approach in which state governors, not the White House, will take the lead -- also a retreat for Trump who had insisted he could dictate the pace of reopening.

"Our approach will outline three phases&nbsp;in restoring our economic life," he said. "We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others."

Some states, Trump said, are already free from the impact of the coronavirus and therefore can open "literally tomorrow."

If state governors "need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that. If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do," he said.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. "Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country." Also read: New York governor Cuomo extends lockdown as COVID-19 deaths continue to rise His announcement came hours after new data showed job losses from the pandemic fallout in the world's number one economy had reached 22 million in the past month. New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams warned it will probably take "a year or two," if not longer, for the US economy to recover its strength, as other figures showed dire damage to the home building market and manufacturing. Also read: Trump administration fails to cope as COVID-19 pandemic takes heavy toll Trump had been campaigning for reelection in November largely on record low unemployment and a surge in US output. So for the Republican, the battle to stop the coronavirus and lift social distancing and the paralysis of entire industries is also a race against the political clock. However, the recommendations issued from the White House, in conjunction with medical advisors, were a far cry from Trump's previous hopes for a sudden, widespread end to social distancing measures. Instead Trump described a cautious approach in which state governors, not the White House, will take the lead -- also a retreat for Trump who had insisted he could dictate the pace of reopening. "Our approach will outline three phases in restoring our economic life," he said. "We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others." Some states, Trump said, are already free from the impact of the coronavirus and therefore can open "literally tomorrow." If state governors "need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that. If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do," he said.

Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop

President Donald Trump said he will announce Thursday the first plans for lifting coronavirus lockdowns across the United States after the country passed the pandemic's "peak," mirroring a gradual easing in Europe.

His comments came shortly before the number of US fatalities, already the world's highest, reached a new daily record and became the heaviest one-day death toll of any nation.

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"It is clear that our aggressive strategy is working," he told a news conference late Wednesday in Washington. "The battle continues but the data suggests that nationwide we have passed the peak on new cases."

Trump said he would be announcing guidelines for a reduction in the lockdown in some states, possibly taking effect before the end of this month.

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Earlier, Germany also unveiled its plans for cautious reopening, becoming the first major European nation to take on the delicate task of restarting its economy without triggering a new wave of infections before a vaccine can be developed.

Facing a difficult reelection in November, Trump predicted that the US economy, the world's largest, would "come back quickly" from the paralysis induced by measures taken to slow the virus.

Around the world, the total number of COVID-19 cases soared past two million, according to an AFP tally, and the death toll topped 134,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.

The US saw 2,569 deaths over a 24-hour period, data from Johns Hopkins showed, with total US deaths above 28,300

President Donald Trump said he will announce Thursday the first plans for lifting coronavirus lockdowns across the United States after the country passed the pandemic's "peak," mirroring a gradual easing in Europe.

President Donald Trump said he will announce Thursday the first plans for lifting coronavirus lockdowns across the United States after the country passed the pandemic's "peak," mirroring a gradual easing in Europe. His comments came shortly before the number of US fatalities, already the world's highest, reached a new daily record and became the heaviest one-day death toll of any nation. Also read: US sets another grim milestone, records over 2500 coronavirus deaths in 24 hrs "It is clear that our aggressive strategy is working," he told a news conference late Wednesday in Washington. "The battle continues but the data suggests that nationwide we have passed the peak on new cases." Trump said he would be announcing guidelines for a reduction in the lockdown in some states, possibly taking effect before the end of this month. Also read: Trump says US likely 'passed the peak' of coronavirus cases Earlier, Germany also unveiled its plans for cautious reopening, becoming the first major European nation to take on the delicate task of restarting its economy without triggering a new wave of infections before a vaccine can be developed. Facing a difficult reelection in November, Trump predicted that the US economy, the world's largest, would "come back quickly" from the paralysis induced by measures taken to slow the virus. Around the world, the total number of COVID-19 cases soared past two million, according to an AFP tally, and the death toll topped 134,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US saw 2,569 deaths over a 24-hour period, data from Johns Hopkins showed, with total US deaths above 28,300

US to ease lockdown after virus passes 'peak'

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is past the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and that he will announce guidelines for reopening the economy on Thursday.

"It is clear that our aggressive strategy is working," he told a news conference. "The battle continues but the data suggests that nationwide we have passed the peak on new cases."

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Trump added that "these encouraging developments have put us in a very strong position to finalize guidelines for states on reopening the country."&nbsp;

He said he would discuss this in a news conference on Thursday, "announcing guidelines."

Facing a tough re-election in November, the Republican president has been bullish on reopening the world's largest economy as soon as possible.

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On Monday, he threatened to invoke his "total" power to force state governors to follow his directives on reopening, prompting an outcry.

He backpedaled on the comment the following day, saying he was not going to put "any pressure" on governors to reopen.

"We'll be opening up states, some states much sooner than others," Trump said during his Wednesday briefing. "We think some of the states can open up before the deadline of May 1."

"We'll be the comeback kids, all of us."

Anthony Fauci, the veteran US pandemic expert, said in a televised interview Sunday that parts of the country could begin easing restrictions in May, but cautioned that reopening would not work like a "light switch."

The US has been battered by the coronavirus, with nearly 633,000 confirmed cases, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University, by far the highest number in the world.

The virus has claimed almost 28,000 lives throughout the country -- also the world's highest.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is past the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and that he will announce guidelines for reopening the economy on Thursday.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is past the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and that he will announce guidelines for reopening the economy on Thursday. "It is clear that our aggressive strategy is working," he told a news conference. "The battle continues but the data suggests that nationwide we have passed the peak on new cases." Also read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus Trump added that "these encouraging developments have put us in a very strong position to finalize guidelines for states on reopening the country." He said he would discuss this in a news conference on Thursday, "announcing guidelines." Facing a tough re-election in November, the Republican president has been bullish on reopening the world's largest economy as soon as possible. Also read: No time to waste, singular focus stopping the coronavirus pandemic: WHO On Monday, he threatened to invoke his "total" power to force state governors to follow his directives on reopening, prompting an outcry. He backpedaled on the comment the following day, saying he was not going to put "any pressure" on governors to reopen. "We'll be opening up states, some states much sooner than others," Trump said during his Wednesday briefing. "We think some of the states can open up before the deadline of May 1." "We'll be the comeback kids, all of us." Anthony Fauci, the veteran US pandemic expert, said in a televised interview Sunday that parts of the country could begin easing restrictions in May, but cautioned that reopening would not work like a "light switch." The US has been battered by the coronavirus, with nearly 633,000 confirmed cases, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University, by far the highest number in the world. The virus has claimed almost 28,000 lives throughout the country -- also the world's highest.

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