Coronavirus live news: Africa passes 1 million cases; deaths in US 'could reach 300,000'

WHO says milestone is a warning for each of continent’s 53 countries; interstate travellers face checks before entering New York; cases continue to surge in Europe. Follow the latest updates

Uber’s ride-sharing business recovered slightly from earlier in the year but booking still remained 75% down on the same period last year thanks to the pandemic, the company said as it revealed its second quarter figures.

However, it still aims to make a profit by the end of 2021 and will be helped by growing demand for its Uber Eats food delivery service as Americans stayed at home.

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Staying with the United States, a study from the University of Washington says that 300,000 Americans could be dead by December if the leaders of large cities fail to drive through counter measures such as mask-wearing

The team at the university’s respected Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation said 70,000 lives could be saved if more people wore face coverings during the pandemic.

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