What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Could the virus have spread in August? The coronavirus might have been spreading in China as early as August last year, according to Harvard Medical School research based on satellite images of hospital travel patterns and search engine data.

Use this resource to find out important updates on the coronavirus pandemic. As of now, U.S. hospitals have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a Covid-19 treatment, after several studies suggested it is not effective and may pose significant risks. Additionally, as of today, May 29, Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend their curbs on international flights until June 30th. Since March, China has drastically limited international travel to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Check out this resource to find more up to date news related to the pandemic.