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'Something to hide': UK government accused over Covid-19 tests
Number of people tested for coronavirus for seventh day running has not been disclosed
Cuomo must respond to Long Island strip club seeking to open amid coronavirus, judge says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has to respond by early June to a federal lawsuit by a Long Island strip club that has sought to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak, a judge ruled
Adorable train set sandbox Tracks gets free suburban-themed expansion
And there's space-themed paid DLC on the way.
Nigeria yet to receive Trump’s ventilators, says minister
The Federal Government is yet to receive the ventilators promised by U.S. President Donald Trump. Minister of Information and Culture
From the coronavirus frontline, doctors recall battling S.Africa’s HIV outbreak
Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | A deadly virus was ravaging South Africa when Belgian doctor Eric Goemaere first set foot in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township on a chilly southern hemisphere winter of 1999. By then HIV had infected more than 5.6 million South Africans, causing thousands of deaths from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) …
Health infra in Pune’s rural areas enough to cope with any emergency: authorities
Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Pune’s rural areas, the administration has the requisite medical infrastructure to cope with any sudden upsurge, authorities said on Friday. Five more deaths and over
Pending SSC exams to be conducted in 75 centres in Wanaparthy says Collector Sheik Yasmin Basha
The district administration is taking all measurers to make sure that SSC pending exams will be completed in a peaceful and safe manner by adhering to all Covid-19 norms laid down by the State and...
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
Men charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin
Two men have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Haverhill area after arrests made by the Metropolitan Police in Essex yesterday.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he and wife had coronavirus
The Foxes manager was ill in March and April.
Canada bans cruise ship visits until October
The Canadian government on Friday extended by three months a ban on cruise ships entering Canadian waters because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ban, which began in April and will now run to October, has been tightened to include passenger boats and other vessels with more than 100 passengers and…
Blantyre man rushed to hospital with head injury after hit-and-run as cops hunt driver
A MAN was rushed to hospital earlier today after falling victim to a hit and run in Blantyre. Police are appealing for information after a 47-year-old male was knocked down by a motor at Anderson G…
Photo: Three US Intel Satellites Will Launch From New Zealand in June After COVID-19 Delay
The launch of three US intelligence satellites from New Zealand has been rescheduled for June 11 after it was delayed by more than two months due to the COVID-19...
Need To Scale Down Flights From Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Punjab Minister Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday said there is a need to reduce domestic flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad where a large number of coronavirus cases have been found.
TRAI Moots "0" Prefix For Fixed-To-Mobile Calls To Create Numbering Space
Regulator TRAI on Friday said migration to a unified numbering scheme for fixed line and mobile services is not required for now and that sufficient numbering space can be created by various methods, including prefixing "0" for all fixed-to-mobile calls.
Migrants now returning in fewer numbers to Uttarakhand
An Uttarakhand Transport Corporation official told The Indian Express that 100 buses were sent to Delhi on May 25, and the people who registered to return were given information in advance.
L.A. County Task Force to Present Guidelines on Tuesday For "Immediate Reopening" of Film And TV Production
In the latest COVID-19 press briefing for L.A. County, officials noted Tuesday would offer updates to reopen sectors such as theme parks, sports venues and film and digital media spaces.
Cardi B Urges People to Vote in Order to See Change with Race Relations in America
The rapper continues to be one of the few celebrity voices of reason in the midst of America's current cultural climate.
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
Govt likely to allocate Rs1,000b for Covid-19
Prepares draft for federal budget 2010-21 with a total outlay of Rs7,570 billion
Madhuri on her children helping with debut single: “They gave their expert advice”
Madhuri Dixit Nene has been recently doing the media rounds as she released her first music single titled, ‘Candle.’ The song revolves around hope and some much needed optimism amid the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. The song itself has received a good response from critics and fans alike. And although her kids do not usually […]
Backlog effect: Mumbai’s recovered cases jump from 8,650 to 16,008
1,447 fresh cases reported, taking city’s total COVID-19 cases close to 37,000-mark
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
Parliament recommends suspending payment of R22m to Ingonyama Trust
When the trust tabled its strategic and annual performance plans at a committee meeting, no budget information was included.
Congress demands white paper on COVID-19 expenditure
Opposition Congress in Karnataka on Friday urged the government to bring out a "white paper" on the expenditure towards COVID-19 measures including the purchase of PPE kits, sanitizers and masks.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on residents not to become complacent as the province moves to Level 3.
Prop-Handling Rules? Trombone-Free Zones? A COVID Theater Think Tank Convenes to Plan Ahead
A Theater Think Tank Tries to Plan Ahead: Prop-handling rules? Dressing-room airflow checks? Trombone-free zones? What will it take to open safely?
Obiano signs COVID-19 Prevention Bill into law - The Nation Nigeria
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday signed into the Anambra State COVID-19 and Other Dangerous Diseases Prevention
No. 2 HVI caught with shabu in Tondo
THE Manila Police District-Station 1 arrested a male suspect tagged as the ‘Number 2 High Value Individual (HVI)’ and said to be a drug pusher, in Tondo, Manila.
Home quarantine patients to be placed in Navotas CIF, hospital
THE Navotas City Government will place persons confirmed positive for coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 who were still under home quarantine to the community isolation facility (CIF) while those who have higher risk for severe complications due to certain health conditions will be admitted to Navotas City Hospital.
UK PM unveils ‘limited’ easing of lockdown
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled some “limited” and “cautious” easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures.
Coronavirus company news summary – Sibanye-Stillwater reports outbreak – Axora launch smart mining platform – South Africa to lift restrictions on miners
29 May Sibanye-Stillwater has reported 51 positive Covid-19 cases at its Thembelani shaft located in Rustenburg. The company tested employees...Read More...
La Liga 2020-21 to begin from September 12
The 2020-21 season of Spanish top-flight football league, LaLiga, will commence from September 12, according to President Javier Tebas. He also confirmed that the current football season will resume from June 11 after being suspended since March due to coronavirus pandemic.
Women’s Tour to go virtual after coronavirus forces race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
German airline Lufthansa to double flights to Athens from Frankfurt and Munich
Lufthansa Group said that the extension of its June timetable responds to the growing interest of customers in air travel as Covid-19 travel restrictions are
Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF
Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...
StatCan expected to report GDP down nine per cent in March, 10 per cent in Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is expected to report today that economic growth swung negative in March and the first quarter as a whole due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arsenal: 3 ways to avoid repeating last January transfer window
Per reports, Arsenal will not be spending a dime this summer, due to the financial impact of the coronavirus. This is a familiar situation for the Gunners,...
Nokia foldable phone project is still alive
Nokia Anew, a very good and usually reliable source of all things about Nokia phones, tweeted information that might define the state of Nokia Mobile, a project which HMD Global has been running fo…
East Tender expects increasing 5G optical filter shipments in 2H20
Thin-film optical filter maker East Tender Optoelectronics has seen its shipments begin gaining momentum in the second quarter of 2020 and expects its revenues to grow quarter by quarter in the second half of the year.
Trump's executive order cracking down on 'online censorship' has nothing to do with free speech
The move could scare social media giants away from even modest moderation of disinformation — an outcome that serves Trump's political aims.
Burundi's First Lady Airlifted to Kenya After Contracting Covid-19
The emergency evacuation was conducted despite Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta announcing that the borders had...
MeECL oppose Electricity Bill, to supports protest
Employees and engineers of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has extended its support to the call of “national protest day” on June 1 against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and proposed privatisation of DISCOM.
NIA charges one more in Attari drug seizure case
Investigations revealed evidence of generation of funds though the sale of narcotics. The narcotics were smuggled from across the international border. The proceeds from the sale of these drugs were used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA's supplementary chargesheet also said.
Bharti Singh Delays Family Planning Due To COVID-19 Pandemic; Says 'Can’t Plan Baby In Such Tension'
Bharti Singh revealed that she has postponed her plan to extend their family due to COVID-19 pandemic. She said that she can’t plan a baby in such tension.
Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services
A £25 million action plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis was drawn up by Fife’s health and social care chiefs as they prepared for the effects of the pandemic.
Arrowhead and Exemplar deliver better than expected results
But Covid-19 presents risks for the property sector.
Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.
Netflix new arrivals: ‘Space Force’, Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Choked’, ‘Dark’ Season 3 and more
A new show from the creators of ‘The Office’, several favourites return and an Oscar-winning director’s war drama are all part of the offerings to come
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
The Supreme Court of Canada says an unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha 3 patch to be released today, more invitations on the way
This week's Flight Simulator news update brings information regarding a patch for Alpha build 1.3.11.0, the finally released Feature Discovery Series Episode 8 on instrument flight rules, and more.
Coronavirus: Pubs with beer gardens likely to be the first hospitality venues to reopen
The government said pubs would not be able to reopen until 4 July at the earliest because of the difficulties of socially distancing
Delhi High Court seeks report from govt on lack of facilities to cremate COVID-19 patients' dead bodies
Observing that this was violative of the rights of the dead, the court has sought a detailed status report from the Delhi government.
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths recorded as confirmed cases rise to 24,841
A further nine people have died after contracting Covid-19 according to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Thursday. There have now been a total 1,639 Covid-19 relat...
Lisa Kudrow's 'Space Force' Character Will Remind You Of Phoebe Buffay
Light spoilers for Space Force Season 1 ahead. Steve Carell may be the heart and soul of his new Netflix series with The Office creator Greg Daniels, but Lisa Kudrow’s Space Force character Maggie Naird adds an unexpected level of mystery to the…
Novavax to buy Serum Institute plant to produce 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses
While experts have predicted that a shot will likely take 12-18 months to develop, vaccines are seen by world leaders as the only real way to restart their stalled economies after months of sweeping lockdown
India poised to play first overseas D/N Test at Adelaide Oval
The BCCI has agreed to tour Australia for the Test series, but with the Covid-19 pandemic providing the backdrop, the Indian board will go by the Government of India’s directive with regards to foreign travel.
EXCLUSIVE: Harrowing video shows sick Iranians collapsing in the street as activists allege Iran's coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese embassy a month BEFORE its first official case
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked ambulance service records show three Iranian employees of the Chinese embassy went to hospital on January 28 with covid-19 symptoms, a month before first official case.
Burundi's First Lady airlifted to Nairobi after contracting Covid-19
VIP infected with Coronavirus
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency says its Solar Orbiter will unexpectedly pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days.
Mirzapur Actor Pankaj Tripathi Puts A Full Stop To ‘OTT VS Theatres’ Debate!
With many films opting for a digital release amid lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi doesn't see it as a right or a wrong decision. He says the aim is to reach
Scientists revise timelines for coronavirus spread
The first confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and the United States, discovered in January, did not ignite the epidemics that followed, according to a close analysis of hundreds of viral genomes.
COVID-19: Banks to open again in Saudi Arabia
Financial facilities to comply with health precautions
Coronavirus: Sixth of Tayside care homes still closed to admissions as infection rates fall
Around a sixth of Tayside care homes are closed to new admissions as hard-pressed staff continue to battle the pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pandemic break a blessing in disguise, allowed me to reassess my game, says golfer Shubhankar Sharma
Sharma, a 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, believes he will be in better form when he tees up for what will be his first professional tournament in four months.
Amazon Sellers Are Marking Products As 'Collectible' To Get Around Price Gouging Rules
Amazon has suspended thousands of third-party sellers for price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sellers have found a loophole to avoid detection when raising prices: labeling their products as "collectibles," even if there's no conceivable way they could be. The Verge reports: Take this B...
Medical certificate required to reenter S. Korea from June
From June, foreign residents of South Korea have to provide a medical certificate showing they do not have symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, to reenter the country. The ministry said the new disease control policy applies to people leaving the country after June, including long-term residency permit holders. The certificate has to be issued within the...
Federations To Receive Kshs20 Million COVID-19 Support Fund From Caf
Caf has approved Kshs 1.1billion Coronavirus pandemic support fund to be distributed to its member associations.Each of the 54 members of Caf, the Africa's football body, including the Football Ke
Women’s Tour to go virtual after coronavirus forces race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen amid lockdown in Delhi
Former Indian opener and Member of Parliament (MP) from East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir, became the latest victim of theft amid the coronavirus enforced lockdown
With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546
The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.
UN chief calls for attention to nuclear, cyberspace security
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that attention should be given to increasing risk of nuclear proliferation and the lawlessness of cyberspace, while the international community has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on May 29: Donald Trump
Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease.
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already
Covid-19: SA deaths rise to 577, National Health Laboratory Service employee dies
A total of 27 403 new positive Covid-19 cases and 25 additional deaths have been recorded in South Africa, according to Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize.
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
Football mentor has hands full during virus lockdown
Fitness coach and mentor Wayne Richardson has had his hands full dealing with footballers' mental health issues in a period of unprecedented uncertainty during the coronavirus lockdown.
IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine
Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.
GDP: 3.1% for March quarter, 4.1% for year. But it is not due to coronavirus
GDP growth rate for March quarter slipped to 3.1% from 4.7% recorded during the previous quarter. The economy grew by 4.2% in 2019-20 for year. The coronavirus lockdown will have more impact in June quarter.
Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples
A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.
'Support the lesser privileged': Yuvraj Singh urges countrymen to 'show humanity' during COVID-19 lockdown
Yuvraj Singh urges countrymen to 'show humanity' during COVID-19 lockdown
Here’s what to expect as SpaceX launches its first human crew to space
What you need to know about the first orbital launch from the US in a decade.
Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown
All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...
FY20 fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP, higher than budget aim of 3.8%
This would mean that the government will have limited space to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals hit by coronavirus crisis.In absolute terms, total receipts of the government were ₹17.5 lakh crore against the estimate of ₹19.31 lakh crore
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The court asked the Delhi government and the three municipal corporations to file a detailed status report and listed the matter for further hearing on June 2.
No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel
Social distancing restrictions enforced by a national lockdown in the United Kingdom are slowly being lifted as the spread of the coronavirus pandemic begins to slow...
GSK plans to produces one billion doses of vaccine adjuvant for COVID-19
GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
Troubled Izaia Perese back in union after securing Top 14 deal
Izaia Perese was on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar before he switched to NRL… now after a drugs charge, he is back in union and moving to the Top 14.
Hotel Siddhartha readies a COVID-secure wedding hall
Mysore/Mysuru: While the State and Union Governments have released guidelines on how to conduct marriages in COVID times limiting the number of attendees to 50 and imposing restrictions like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, even wedding managers and wedding venue hosts are gearing up to face a new reality and are modifying their venues...
What Lockdown 5.0 will likely look like: Restrictions to end, focus on 13 Covid districts
As India prepares to exit Lockdown 4.0, recommendations from states and special panels give us a glimpse of what Lockdown 5.0 could look like. Read on to know what is likely to remain closed and what will reopen from June 1.
Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission
A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine, set out to find more
Online Seva begins at MM Hills Temple
Devotees can perform various Sevas to the deity and have darshan via www.mmhillstemple.com Chamarajanagar: Male Mahadeshwara Temple, one of the prominent temples in the State, located atop Male Mahadeshwara Hills at Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district, has commenced online seva to devotees from Wednesday. Following COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, all places of worship were closed...
Covid-19: The race for self-sufficiency
For many people, Covid-19 has triggered a yearning for change: a slower pace, a lighter footprint and an existence more connected to nature. And now – perhaps the first time – a life more resilient t…
Staffordshire NFU hosts virtual show reception
Farmers raised a glass via their webcams to toast food production and the NFU after their county show was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Using distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing, and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures Israel does to curb the spread of the coronavirus
Evidence found of Kuroshio current strengthening due to intensifying tropical cyclones
A team of researchers from the Ocean University of China and Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, the Second Institute of Oceanography, the Southern Marine Science and Engineering ...
Over $100,000 Goes To Support Whanganui Businesses Through COVID
Whanganui & Partners has distributed over $100,000 to Whanganui businesses to support them in adapting to challenges caused by COVID-19.
5205 recoveries, 1993 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths in Qatar on May 29
The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 1993 new confirmed cases of corona virus (Covid-19), with 5205 people having recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in the State of Qatar to 20,604 cases. The Ministry also announced 3 new deaths from the virus.
Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet
‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’
Evaluation of all II PUC papers begins in city
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Divisional evaluation of Second PUC (2019-20) answer scripts of all subjects of all the three streams —- Arts, Science and Commerce —– began in the city this morning under tight Police security. The evaluation is taking place at nine centres namely Sarada Vilas College in Krishnamurthypuram, St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap, Marimallappa...
Nearly half of the Twitter accounts discussing 'reopening America' may be bots
Encountering a bot account while scrolling through Twitter is more likely to occur in the era of COVID-19. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have discovered that much of the discussion around the ...
No ban, but reduction of flights: J.C. Madhuswamy
Bengaluru: The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to Karnataka in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases prevalent there. In a clarification issued to media, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs J.C. Madhuswamy has said that...
Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy
Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant ...
‘Criminal Minds’ Cast Members Reveal They Would Return For A Revival: It’s A ‘No Brainer’
'Criminal Minds' cast members Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness, and A.J. Cook reveal they would do a revival and open up about the show.
Boney Kapoor: Optimistic about Indian film industry bouncing back post COVID-19 pandemic
The film and TV production is expected to resume operations after a brief shutdown. While there's no clear timeframe for it to resume, the Producer’s Guild of India has submitted safety measures for recommencing on-set shoots to the government this week.
The UK made just 197 cars last month, a drop of 99.7% as coronavirus tanks factory output
The UK produced only 197 cars in April, 99.7% lower than its output in April 2019, with production almost entirely stopped by coronavirus, the S...
Statistics Dept: Malaysia should redeploy its unemployed surplus labour to essential services industries
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia needs a dynamic labour market policy in order to address a labour market disequilibrium which was the result of the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO) put in place to control the disease’s infection rate. The Department of Statistics Malaysia...
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, is one of
GoodChips expands certification to global market with Azwood Energy
A leading energy supplier within New Zealand is enabling GoodChips® to grow its international base.
Energy Commission to hold competitive bidding process for LSS photovoltaic plant development
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Energy Commission (EC) will hold a competitive bidding process to select a company or a consortium for the development of a large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic (PV) power plant costing RM4 billion in Peninsular Malaysia with a target capacity of 1,000MWac. The EC, in a...
COVID 19 and Latin America: Three months on, the struggle continues
Ecuador which became face of the epidemic and the epicentre in end March continues to have the highest number of death cases per capita in the region.
Amid coronavirus lockdown and migrant crisis, SC to hear petition to change name from India to Bharat
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on June 2 seeking direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and change the name of the country from India to 'Bharat'. The plea claimed that this will help citizens of the country get over the colonial past and instil a sense of pride in their nationality.
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says
TOKYO: Curbs in Japan's capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday (Jun 1), Governor Yuriko Koike said, ...
Maharashtra To Soon Announce Covid-19 Package To Tide Over Crisis: Ajit Pawar
“We’re facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says.
‘Africa is in mid-morning of COVID-19 crisis’
Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African governments will have to go slow on lifting some of the lockdown measures they instituted to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention have said. Speaking at a virtual press …
Indian Railways News: Demand For Shramik Specials Going Down But Trains Will Continue, Says Chairman
Indian Railways Latest News: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is blaming the Railways for the increased number of coronavirus cases in the state. On Friday, Mamata said the Railways is running Corona Express.
Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%
At present there are three clinical trials underway to test nafamostat in Covid19 patients around the world
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla loses battle to coronavirus at 88 in Ahmedabad
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, a regular columnist, was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after he experienced symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Greece bans Britons from going on holiday in the country when it reopens its borders on June 15 due to high level of UK coronavirus cases
While citizens of 29 other countries will be allowed to travel when Greece's airports reopen to tourists on June 15, the UK's number of coronavirus cases is still too high. Pictured, Mykonos.
British, Australian MotoGPs cancelled over Covid-19
The British and the Australian MotoGPs have both been cancelled as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport.
Space Force isn’t Netflix’s answer to The Office, but there’s hope
The new Steve Carell sitcom struggles to find its footing
COVID-19 committees struggle to get alternative centres
Geoffrey Okiswa, the Resident District Commissioner for Serere, who also doubles as the chairperson of the district Covid-19 task force, says they were given up...
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries from June 15, but not UK
Greece listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki.
Uddhav Thackeray: Centre, state must consult, cooperate to tackle Covid situation
The chief minister, who completed six months in office on Wednesday, was speaking at the Loksatta interactive web series programme, Sathicha Gazhal Maharashtracha.
The Alternate Universe: Mets at Phillies 5-28-20
We’re all depressed about what’s going on in the world regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and baseball has become collateral damage. We all need to escape, and now you can read this blog in the alter…
A tribute to the volunteers and stories of everyday philanthropy
In this time of uncertainty and fear, heroes rose to the occasion to lead the charge against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Boston Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19
More sports News: The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been cancel
Sanwo-Olu urged to avert post COVID-19 food crisis
The Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been urged to pay more attention to agriculture to avert food crisis in the Stat
Children’s Day: Centre demands policy support for development of Nigerian child
To commemorate this year’s Children’s Day, Mothers and Marginalised Advocacy Centre, MAMA Centre, has called for sustained proactive policy environment for the adequate social, cognitive, and physical development of Nigerian children.
Coronavirus hits Coalition seats the hardest, upping pressure on PM
Nine of the 10 seats with the biggest jobless increases are held by the Coalition, raising internal pressure on Scott Morrison to extend the JobKeeper allowance.
COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 3,185 after 149 more people have test positive
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 3,185 after 149 more people have tested positive for the infection, officials said on Thursday.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Artesian Online Art Market showcasing Chickasaw and Southeastern Indian art
The Chickasaw Nation announced last month that it was canceling its in-person 2020 Artesian Arts Festival out of an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful
Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.
Costa Group CEO Harry Debney to bow out
After a volatile decade including a public float in 2015, a profit wipeout in 2019 and steady navigation through COVID-19, the boss is departing.
36th National Games in Goa Postponed Indefinitely Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Goa was to hold the much-delayed Games in October-November.
Mark Cuban lays out his plan to boost post-COVID economy: 'Give people checks that they have to spend'
Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told "Hannity" Thursday that the issuing of pre-loaded, federally funded debit cards is the best way to spur consumer demand and boost the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Singaporeans can expect to eat out, hit the gym, shop by end-June
Singaporeans can look forward to hitting the gym, eating out and shopping again when the second phase of the “circuit breaker” exit plan happens, which is expected to take place before June ends if COVID-19 transmissions remain low.
COVID-19 in live updates: India sees highest single day jump as cases cross 1.65 lakh; recovery rate hikes to 42.88%
Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with nearly 60,000 positive cases of infection and close to 2,000 deaths.
COP26 climate talks pushed back to November 2021
The UN's climate science advisory panel makes it clear that time is not on our side
COVID-19 in India live updates: Gurugram adds 18 new containment zones as cases increase, total 63
Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with nearly 60,000 positive cases of infection and close to 2,000 deaths.
Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
Coronavirus: Murrays bus services wait for green light to resume
Temperature checks and masks will be mandatory as the bus company puts in new measures to protect against COVID-19 spread.
Nissan Shares Fall as Turnaround Spending Leads to Massive Loss
Nissan Motor Co. shares fell as much as 7.7% after the Japanese automaker posted a 671 billion yen ($6.2 billion) net loss for the latest fiscal year due to new restructuring measures and the coronavirus pandemic.
Adah Sharma On What She Learned During Lockdown: “From Slicing Watermelons…”
Actress Adah Sharma has no idea about how or when shooting will resume amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and is hoping that once they go on sets everyone acts responsibly and take necessary precau
COVID-19 Informer: Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
Odisha reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,723
63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report
BEIJING (Reuters) - Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic, according to a report from a business group.
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated on Thursday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by Saturday.
Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19
Four people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Delhi to allow use of wood for cremating patients as bodies pile up in morgues
Using wood for the cremation of bodies was not permitted earlier for the fear of increasing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Australian Pubs to Offer Free Beer as Breweries Rolling Out Free Kegs
It's been two months since pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to shut their doors in Australia due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a lockdown, which the...
Coronavirus news live - 377 more dead in the UK and lockdown latest
Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Alleged Daesh Tape Calls COVID-19 Divine Retribution for Enemies
Daesh has ramped up attacks on both security forces and civilians in remote rural areas of Iraq while the local government is focusing its efforts on tackling the...
Science News Briefs from All Over
Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about an incredibly well-preserved horned lark ( Eremophila alpestris ), like the one pictured, that lived 46,000 years ago.
Xbox Family Settings app for Android ready to download
In an effort to help parents manage their households in this time of COVID-19, Microsoft’s Xbox team has introduced a new app. The Xbox Family Settings App which is still in preview mode on t…
Five percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 cases are children: Ministry
According to the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, around 5 percent of all people found to be COVID-19-positive in Indonesia are children below 17 years of age.
Govt moves to halt crude export in natural state - The Nation Nigeria
In its bid to sustain the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government (FG) is putting plans in motion to implement ways to halt...
Bristol City, Leeds United and rest of Championship set for financial help to pay for COVID-19 tests
All 24 clubs in the Championship are believed to be facing bills estimated at £200,000 for testing
COVID-19: ICPC commences investigation into distribution of funds, palliatives
The anti-graft agency, ICPC, says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds and palliatives.
We’ll probably lose 1-2 years of our economic life to Covid: Indranil Sengupta
‘Indias GDP may contracts 1.3 per cent in benign case, and go up to minus 5 per cent in worst case
Coronavirus: Palliative care patients rise to Ben Nevis lockdown challenge
Palliative care patients have almost conquered Ben Nevis twice in a lockdown challenge alongside their own personal health battles.
Thailand to further ease restrictions, shorten curfew hours
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low numbers of locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus.
USA Rugby outlines protocols for clubs on return to play
USA Rugby has released guidelines for clubs to follow as they consider returning to play in the wake of relaxed US coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home regulations.
Latest OxygenOS update brings Epic Games to OnePlus devices in India
OnePlus is pushing out a new OxygenOS update to its last-gen devices which adds Epic Games to the Game Space. The update also brings several other improvements.
University Community Rises To The Challenge Of Creating Solutions For New Zealand’s Problems
COVID-19 disruption, microplastics disposal, pet data management and marine health are just some of the many problems tackled in this year’s Velocity Innovation Challenge competition.
Impact of coronavirus on consuming sport: Keeping fans engaged is key to bouncing back from pandemic
Whether you view it on-ground, in-stadia or consume it at home, sports will play an integral role in integrating the sense of togetherness.
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317
Pakistan News: The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964 in Punjab, 8,842 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,928 in B
Taiwan analog IC firms to post revenue growth in 2020
Taiwan-based analog IC suppliers, pinpointed as among the beneficiaries of US-China trade tensions, are expected to post impressive revenue results for 2020 despite coronavirus headwinds, according to industry sources.
Sonu Sood On A Migrant Woman Naming Her Newborn Son After Him: That Was So Sweet; I Was Touched
Amid the nationwide lockdown owing to the Novel Coronavirus, Sonu Sood has been arranging food and buses for stranded migrants to reach their native places. Recently, the actor helped a pregnant migrant woman reach her village safely during the lockdown.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI: It was barely noon on Thursday (May 28) when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in ...
Cinema in the time of COVID-19: Martin Scorsese makes new short film about isolation
'What I look forward to in the future is carrying with me what I have been forced to learn in these circumstances,' says Scorsese.
UK automotive production at lowest level since WW2, to cost industry $15B
With auto factories closed due to coronavirus, it's clear that production was going to take a hit. Now we know just how big an impact it had in the UK.
MBBS fee hike in Punjab: ‘It seems govt wants to make studying medicine unaffordable for the poor’
The critics also lashed out at the decision to increase the fee at a time when doctors are at the frontline fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, calling the move "shameful".
Students protest cuts to Sydney University's arts and social science faculty
About 8 per cent of courses across the university's arts and social sciences faculty will be cut according to early estimates.
Digital Transformation: Only 40% of Consumers Expect to Visit Physical Bank Branches After COVID-19, a Survey by Fintech Novantas Reveals
The month of April 2020 saw a dramatic 200% surge in the number of new mobile banking registrations, meanwhile, mobile banking traffic increased by 85%, accordi
Rajasthan SDO performs last rites of infant
According to officials, the family returned to the village from Mumbai earlier this month, and the girl’s father tested Covid-19 positive on May 23. However, the child, who died of diarrhoea, had tested negative for the virus.
Will Telangana Schools Re-Open To Combat With Covid Pandemic?
Questions around the reopening of schools in Telangana are causing concerns among both parents as teachers, even as the state government’s Education Department remains silent on the opening date for schools or how they will manage physical distancing in the classroom amidst the pandemic.
Stablecoins Could Reach $1 Trillion Market Cap in 5 Years, According to Experienced Venture Capitalist focused on Blockchain Space
Lou Kerner, an advisory board member at Blockchain Coinvestors, a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-focused venture capital fund of funds that makes strategic
Environmentalist makes case for wetland
An environmentalist, Mr. Adedamola Ogunsesan, Project Manager of LCF, has said wetland is more beneficial to the ecosystem than buildings.
Los Angeles restaurants reopen as virus lockdown eases
Los Angeles restaurants and hair salons were granted permission to reopen immediately Friday, as restrictions were eased despite fears the city has become a coronavirus hotspot. Restaurants in Los Angeles county -- which has suffered more than half of California's virus deaths -- will be allowed
Summerlin Fourth of July parade to go virtual
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summerlin Council, organizer of the annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade that typically draws more than 40,000 parade-goers and now in its 26th year, will tra...
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking
Launch owners told to follow health safety rules, fare to remain unchanged
Launch owners have been told to resume services throughout Bangladesh from Sunday enforcing social distancing measures between the passengers and following health safety guidance amid the coronavirus outbreak.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries, including Bangladesh, and the World Health Organisation appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.
The Ferguson Report: Hydroxymorons, and rugby scratches its tackle
A gullible dingtwerp has incorrectly blamed his gormless thugwittery upon the drug hydroxychloroquine, reports titan of titters Tim Ferguson
Jailed poet Varavara Rao, 81, admitted to hospital
Hospital authorities said he is currently stable. "His swab was collected for Covid-19 test on Thursday and the report is likely to come on Saturday," said an official.
Record jump in Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand
The sudden jump of coronavirus patient number from 500 to 602 in 24 hours has created worry for Uttarakhand government.
Germany, Brussels seal pact on Lufthansa rescue plan: sources
Germany and the European Commission have reached agreement on a giant Berlin-funded rescue plan for coronavirus-hit Lufthansa, a Commission spokeswoman and a source close to the negotiations said Friday.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Neighborhood Arts programs at Metro Library System going online
Neighborhood Arts is a summertime staple in Oklahoma County. The program provides performances for families across the metro that are fun, free and interactive.
'Eyewitness to a Pandemic' docuseries captures how COVID-19 changed New York region
It's the story that has upended life around the world, but the impact has been the greatest here, in the New York area. Eyewitness News will tell the story in the way that only New York's No. 1 News can in our new docuseries, "Eyewitness to a Pandemic."
Ladakh LG meets Home Minister Amit Shah
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Jamaica records 20% decline in road fatalities due to COVID-19 - NRSC
The National Road Safety Council is reporting that Jamaica recorded a 20% reduction in road fatalities islandwide compared to the corresponding period in 2019 due, in part, to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The council...
Supreme Court rules vague tip is not enough keep police call to suspected drug dealer from being entrapment
Narrow majority of Justices finds ‘random virtue testing’ is too low a bar to protect public
JK reports 128 new positive cases, 875 recovered so far
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Coronavirus began spreading in US as early as late January, CDC says
Coronavirus began slowly spreading in the US as early as late January or early February — and went undetected for a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
Covid-19: Cases rise to 29 240 as death toll hits 611
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in South Africa is now sitting at 29 240.
Coronavirus: Serie A to resume with games in hand, Coppa Italia final on June 17
The leftover games from matchday 25 will get Serie A back underway, while June 17 has been chosen as the date of the Coppa Italia final.
Printing machinery maker launches UV system to disinfect everything from keys to shoes, fish, vegetables and even malls
In the wake of COVID-19, the global UV disinfection equipment market is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $5.3 billion by 2025
Singapore, China to launch 'fast lane' arrangement with COVID-19 measures for essential business, official travel
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed to launch a "fast lane" arrangement in early June to facilitate essential travel for business and ...
Twitter's web app now supports saved drafts and scheduled tweets
What began as an experiment last fall is rolling out to all web app users.
The Planet's Forests Are Becoming Younger And Shorter As Climate Change Bites
The world’s forests are dramatically changing. A destructive cocktail of deforestation and climate change are leading to younger and shorter forests across
Coronavirus: Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India
Sun Pharma said the pancreatitis drug, nafamostat mesilate, has been identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany
Marvel's Avengers will "reflect the diversity of the real world" says Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics has shared more information on accessibility and inclusion in their upcoming Marvel's Avengers, including accessibility features and their goals for post-launch accessibility improvements.
Fashion retailer PAS group goes into voluntary administration
Australia's retail climate has claimed another scalp with the owner of fashion brands Review, Black Pepper and Yarra Trail sinking in to administration.
Why ‘Critical Covid Patient’ Unattended By Govt Doctors For Hours At Gandhi Hospital In Hyderabad?
The official apathy towards Covid-19 patients makes the life hell before they get admitted in the hospital the Ordeal began when the Covid positive patient had to first struggle to get an ambulance from a private hospital, and then he was made to wait in the covid designated government hospital.
Trump Considers Mass Expulsion of Chinese Grad Students
The Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials in the latest signs of tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.
With the coronavirus, where government stumbles, litigation will step in
American ambivalence about government has left the courts to play an outsized role responding to public health crises like lead poisoning, asbestos-related illnesses and now, the coronavirus pandemic.
The 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Fill Up On Now
Due to the devastation of the coronavirus, cheap stocks are a dime a dozen. However, these nine ideas may offer significant upside.
Space Funerals: Celestis And Aura Flights Will Send The Ashes Of Your Loved Ones In Space
People can now send their loved ones' ashes across space. Aura And Celestis Flights offers space funerals.
Amid the coronavirus, human rights defenders need more protection
On May 1, I took up the mandate of the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders (HRDs). As part of my new role, I have been talking online to HRDs on a daily basis.
Fighting Covid-19 and building the future Human Resource Capital
Companies must use the pandemic to prepare for a post Covid-19 world
Covid-19 impact: India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in March quarter
Growth was 4.2% in the fiscal year through March 2020 as compared to 6.1% in FY19.The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more visible in the June quarter
Reading fest to be held online from June 19
The 25th edition of the P.N. Panicker Memorial National Reading Day – Reading Month Celebration will be observed across the country in the online mode this year on account of COVID-19. In an official
NHS Test and Trace data will be stored for two decades
NHS will keep personally identifiable data of coronavirus patients and their contacts for a long duration, a move that has prompted concerns among security experts
Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0
The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
Monkeys grabbed and fled with the blood samples of four Covid-19 patients, says doctor
How to keep supply chains reliable when the world's upended
In March, as COVID-19 cases spiked across the United States, hospitals faced a harrowing shortage of crucial medical supplies, from face masks and ventilators to the nasal swabs and chemicals needed for ...
No better time to show your humanity: Yuvraj Singh urges everyone to join fight against Covid-19
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged everyone to stay safe with cases on the rise in India.
New York coronavirus tracing program falls behind on hiring goals
The joint initiative between Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office and Bloomberg Philanthropies has successfully trained and hired just 2,164 tracers.
Third of child grooming cases involve Facebook apps says UK charity
In more than half of child grooming cases in England and Wales where police recorded information about how the child was groomed, a Facebook-owned app was used.
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK
Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
Shuttered Canada-US border highlights different approaches to the pandemic – and differences between the 2 countries
The US and Canada have had a long, supportive relationship. But the recent closure of the US-Canada border because of the coronavirus underscores a growing divide between the two countries.
Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance
LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.
How COVID-19 Became Britain's Newest Religion
It’s become almost impossible to have a rational debate about Covid-19 and the policies that governments have brought in in its wake, as the virus has gone from being a...
Covid lockdown: Mamata Banerjee announces slew of relaxations, shrines to reopen from Monday
India News: CM Banerjee on Friday announced a series of relaxations in the state from June 1 and claimed that the number of Covid-19 cases is increasing due to th
A tight squeeze! Developers are building tiny flats the size of a disabled PARKING SPACE - as they cram a kitchen, bathroom and bed into just 180 square feet
Developers have brushed off criticism over their 182-square foot apartments and insist the micro-homes in Cambridge are 'a perfectly reasonable size'.
Covid-19 to have ‘very significant impact’ on Coillte
The chief executive of Coillte, Imelda Hurley, has said the coronavirus pandemic will have “a very significant impact” on the business for at least this year.
Planning for major projects at industrial and residential development underway
More than a fifth of the 170 hectares of commercial land available at the country’s largest industrial and residential development have now been sold as businesses look to establish large scale local operations in a post-COVID environment.
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment, Supreme Court says
In a pair of related rulings today, the high court says police must take sufficient steps to verify such tips to avoid entrapping suspects
Functioning of Delhi HC, subordinate courts to remain suspended till June 14
The Delhi High Court has extended the suspension of its functioning, along with that of its subordinate courts, till June 14, keeping in view the prevailing situation regarding the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19.
NASA And SpaceX Are About To Retry Their Historic Astronaut Launch. Here's How To Watch.
After weather conditions postponed the scheduled launch for Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX's historic launch to send two astronauts to the International Space
Coronavirus impact: Daimler India offers free vehicle check-up to BharatBenz customers
Daimler Indian Commercial Vehicles has rolled out a new vehicle checkup and sanitisation campaign for BharatBenz customers and it is free of cost.
EasyJet to cut 30% of staff and reduce fleet
THOUSANDS of easyJet staff are to lose their jobs, the airline has announced as it restructures following the coronavirus pandemic.
In Senegal, the struggles of a small airline during coronavirus
Launching an airline in Africa is a notorious challenge in a continent and sector where opportunities are often crimped by regulations and national champions are dominant.
4 Mombasa Patients Succumb To COVID-19 As Positive Cases Jump To 1,745
Kenya has recorded 127 newly detected infections after testing a 3,831 sample size.Addressing reporters at Afya House during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the tol
The Daily Chase: GDP shrinks 7.2% in March; one-on-one with RBC's CEO
This morning we’ll find out how sharply Canada’s economic output collapsed in the early days of COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Coronavirus | ICMR-NIN to take up rapid survey for COVID-19 in twin cities hotspots
The NIN director said this programme is being taken up in five containment zones or hotspot clusters selected randomly.
Drought adds to Belgian farmers' coronavirus misery
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - As coronavirus lockdowns disrupt food supply chains and shuttered restaurants curb demand for some of their produce, Belgium’s farmers are grappling with another crisis - drought.
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise.
Court sentences Czech man to 26 months in prison for stealing pancakes during lockdown
A court in the Czech Republic has sentenced a man to 26 months in prison for shoplifting during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown, Czech media reported on Friday.
Clean energy is outperforming fossil fuels in America, UK and Europe
Renewable power is outperforming fossil fuels in US and European markets, according to a new report published by Imperial College Business School.
Maharashtra govt announces pay hike for doctors on contract and bond amid the fight against COVID-19
The doctors serving their bonds in tribals areas will get Rs 75,000 instead of Rs 60,000
Australia cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook
Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be immune, board chief Kevin Roberts said on Friday. Cricket
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
India and the US could strike a “smaller” trade deal in the coming weeks, India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said while acknowledging that the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19
George Floyd killing: Violent protests rock Minneapolis, other US cities
Protests over the death of the unarmed black man in custody amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has escalated into mayhem as reports emerged of buildings and vehicles being set ablaze and local businesses being looted.
Lady Gaga: Chromatica review – Gaga rediscovers the riot on her most personal album
Returning to the sound of her maximalist electro-pop heyday, Gaga explores buried trauma, mental illness and the complexities of fame on this return to form
Sappi donates essential items and products for Covid-19 relief
Sappi’s procurement department is also busy sourcing gloves and hand soap which will be added to the list of items to be donated.
COVID-19: UAE announces 2 deaths, 638 new coronavirus cases and 412 recoveries
Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UAE is now 33,170
Tiruvarur to get 405 solar-powered farm pumpsets
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allocated 405 solar-powered farm pumpset connections to Tiruvarur district under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PMKUSUM) Sc
Bulgaria Lifts 14-Day Quarantine, It Remains for 8 Countries Only
"We are removing the 14-day quarantine from 1st of June for the arriving Bulgarian and foreign citizens from the European Union, including Serbia and Northern Macedonia. However, for the eight countries in Europe with the highest number of COVID-19 patients, the imposition of a 14-day quarantine will remain, explained Assoc.
With rooms, flights going empty, here’s how airlines and hotels are making money
Two of the worst hit sectors due to coronavirus -- aviation and hotel industries -- are eyeing alternate revenue streams as lockdown dries up revenues.
Covid-19: No agreement between private health sector and govt over treatment tariffs
Epidemiologists are expecting that thousands of Covid-19 patients will need hospitalisation, but private doctors and the government are still haggling over tariffs.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Covid-19: Sun Pharma gets approval for clinical trial of Nafamostat
Covid-19: Nafamostat was found to be the most potent drug and was able to inhibit virus entry at very low concentrations, consistent with findings from Japan and German labs.
New Zealand down to one active coronavirus case
New Zealand health authorities have reported no new virus cases for a week.
Dave Bidini on why artists are well equipped to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Musician and writer Dave Bidini believes artists may be at a bit of an advantage in confronting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.While many
Culture of silence around menstruation has become even more evident in COVID pandemic: UNICEF
The culture of silence around menstruation has become even more evident in the COVID pandemic, and breaking silence, raising awareness and changing negative social norms is more important now than
COVID-19: Maintain 20 feet distance from people to avoid infection
Maintaining a 6 feet distance from the next person to avoid COVID-19 infection may no longer hold true. A new study says that 20 feet is the new minimum.
GU-Q scholars examine most pressing issues of COVID-19 crisis
Top scholars from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) in the fields of history, political science, ethics, Gulf studies, and theology have come together to examine the most pressing issues of the COVID-19 crisis through a series of virtual panel discussions hosted by GU-Q’s Dean, Dr. Ahmad Dallal.
Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Indian Railways Appeals To Vulnerable Persons To Avoid Non-Essential Travel By Trains
The Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country.
'That's got to be a breach of the travel restrictions!': Dominic Cummings is spotted at rugby match in AUSTRALIA after cheeky fan paid £12 to have his cardboard cut-out placed in the stands
The government adviser was criticised for making a 260-mile trip to Durham in April to see his parents while his wife had coronavirus symptoms and refused to apologise for doing so.
Hawaiian Electric suspends rate increase due to COVID-19 pandemic | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaiian Electric announced Thursday that it will no longer seek an increase in its rates on Oahu, due to the hardship to customers presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
What COVID-19 means for the Japan-U.S. alliance
With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can Japan and the U.S. keep deterrence robust?
Foreign returnee, another test positive in Mysuru
A foreign returnee and an inter-State traveller tested positive to COVID-19 in Mysuru on Friday.This is the first case of an international traveller contracting the disease on return to Mysuru.The 28-
Covid-19 Reinforced Our Coffee Addiction
JDE Peet's benefits from having the right timing and business mix to ride out the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Delhi adds 69 virus-related deaths in last 34 days to toll, total 398 deaths now
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed the deaths were reported late.
FALSE: Malunggay and kamias tea cure for COVID-19
While some home remedies may alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, WHO says there is still no registered cure for the disease as of May 29
Ileana D'Cruz continues to experiment with new fun filters; takes to social media to share a new picture
Ileana D'Cruz is one of the best actresses in the industry, who has been entertaining the audience with back to back stellar performances on the silve
MDEC: Online business set to stay post-Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) expects the change in behaviour of consumers and local traders from conventional method to online business concept will be maintained even after Covid-19 ends. Its chief executive officer, Surina Shukri, said the main players in...
Officer in Rajya Sabha secretariat tests positive for Coronavirus; second case in Parliament
The COVID-19 scare has now reached Rajya Sabha Secretariat as an officer and his family members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a source confirmed on Friday.
Dave Bidini on why artists are well equipped to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO — Musician and writer Dave Bidini believes artists may be at a bit of an advantage in confronting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
88-year-old Qatari man cured of COVID-19; family hails the care given at HMGH
An 88-year-old Qatari man, believed to be the oldest patient to recover from COVID-19 in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital, earlier this week. He has spent 11 days at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) and discharged after recovering.
Pontins open: Holiday park confirms dates for summer 2020 holidays and new rules
The company's six holiday parks have been shut for several weeks but are now set to reopen until the end of August as coronavirus lockdown measures are relaxed
Want Tom Cruise to inspire kids to be the next Elon Musk: NASA chief
Cruise’s upcoming film will be the first Hollywood project to be shot aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources
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COP26 climate talks in Glasgow to take place next year in Nov 2021, UN confirms
The development comes two days after the EU unveiled the EUR 750 billion green stimulus plan to shore up the sagging economy due to the pandemic while also making sure that the 27-nation trading bloc achieves climate neutrality by 2050.
EA can make Madden games until 2026 after renewing its NFL deal
Electronic Arts and the National Football League have agreed to extend their partnership for the Madden NFL series until 2026.
Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia
Several European countries including France and Britain on Thursday moved to further lift crippling coronavirus lockdown measures, but fresh restrictions in parts of Asia signaled the crisis is far from over.
US anti-vaxxers aim to spread fear over future coronavirus vaccine
Anti-vaxxers’ influence and power could affect Americans’ willingness to take a Covid-19 vaccine, experts warn
With 232 deaths, Russia records highest single-day coronavirus toll
Russia's comparatively low mortality rate continues to raise questions among experts both in Russia and in the West, with some suggesting that the country's government may be underreporting.
The Regulatory State Is Failing Us
Tyler Cowen suggests how to address some of the biggest obstacles to fighting COVID-19.
'I don’t want to give my press officer a heart attack': Leo Varadkar defends two metre social distancing ahead of Bank Holiday
Mr Varadkar thanked the public for their response to the guidelines to date and said if they had not been introduced there could have been 30,000 deaths from Covid-19.
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
LONDON (Reuters) - This year’s British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday.
Coronavirus pandemic: US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday, says Donald Trump
The US over the last few days has expressed concerns over the new Chinese law on Hong Kong and has indicated taking steps against it.
Break due to Covid-19 helped me reassess my game and mental state, says golfer Shubhankar Sharma
Sharma, a 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, believes he will be in better form when he tees up for the European Tour in July.
Anil Vij bats for lockdown extension, says free movement at borders will lead to surge in COVID-19 cases
Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the Haryana districts adjoining Delhi during the past week, Vij had on Thursday issued orders for sealing borders with the national capital.
Maha Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad requests Centre for 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons
Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad has written a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and has requested for 12-hour air time on national TV and two-hour radio slot for school lessons amid the lockdown enforced due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
More than 38,000 doctors volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
On March 25, the government had made an appeal to doctors, including the retired ones, to come forward and join the efforts to fight the pandemic. "38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic," an official said.
CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19
This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata.
U.N. Delays Climate Summit, Adds Second 'Warm-Up' Meeting to Plan
The U.N. will delay until late 2021 what it calls a "crucial climate summit" that had been scheduled for Scotland later this year.
Nearly 1.5m payment holidays handed out by banks and lenders
UK Finance, the banking trade body, said it has now helped 30 million customer accounts during the coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
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Romanian Pickers Arrive in Private Jet to Save Italy Vineyard
Italy's vines have not stopped growing during the country's long coronavirus lockdown, but without their usual foreign grape-pickers, winemakers are now fearing for their harvests.
Saudi Arabia to assess coronavirus spreading rate
Ministry launches 3rd phase of expanded checkup to assess coronavirus spreading rate
Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania
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Coronavirus: Six more deaths in Republic of Ireland brings death toll to 1,645
The coronavirus death toll in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 1,645 after a further six deaths were reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Lockdown extension: States to have more say in Lockdown 5.0, Centre likely to retain limited role
The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country.
Applicants find chaotic hiring process at NYC coronavirus tracing program
The Big Apple’s giant new program to trace and contain coronavirus infections has been marred by a chaotic hiring process, leaving applicants who thought they were hired twisting in the wind and
France's coronavirus new deaths and cases slow down
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus deaths rose by less than 100 for the ninth day running on Friday and new confirmed cases slowed again as the country gears up for easing lockdown.
Trump’s fossil fuel agenda gets pushback from federal judges
BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal courts have delivered a string of rebukes to the Trump administration over what they found were failures to protect the environment and address climate change as it
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month
Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Delhi Updates: Two More Hospitals Declared As Covid-19 Facilities
These hotels shall provide regular services, including rooms, food, housekeeping and disinfection, to patients at a price not more than Rs 5,000 for five-star hotels and Rs 4,000 for four-star or three-star hotels per person per day, the order said.
The top summer plans families canceled due to coronavirus
Children are going to be completely bored by July 2 — as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. Three in four parents agreed that keeping their child entertained this summer
Limited impact on Vedanta operations due to coronavirus lockdown: Crisil
The COVID-19-induced lockdown has had a limited impact on the operations of Vedanta Ltd, rating agency Crisil has said. Also, increase in export offset decline in domestic demand during the
B.C. tourism seeks relief as businesses wait for COVID-19 restrictions to ease
Mid-June earliest for more in-province travel to be authorized
Street vendors want to resume business
With their livelihood affected in the past two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown, street vendors in the Erode Corporation limits has urged the officials to permit them to resume their businesses. In
Limited impact on Vedanta operations due to coronavirus lockdown: Crisil
Also, increase in export offset decline in domestic demand during the lockdown, supported by its low cost position in key businesses, it said.
As China's coronavirus shutdowns end, air pollutants rise to traditional levels
As economic activity resumes in China following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are rising to traditional standards for the first time this year.
Private hospital care expected to resume in July but bitterness over State deal remains
State will take control of facilities again if future Covid surge appears imminent
Chartered Flights: Sohail Rahman, Morshed Khan, wives off to UK
Beximco Chairman Sohail F Rahman and former BNP leader M Morshed Khan along with their wives left for the UK on chartered planes amid coronavirus travel restrictions.
Five drug companies told to recall diabetes medication amid cancer fears
Five US pharmaceutical companies have been told to recall their versions of a type of diabetes medication after tests found worrying levels of a chemical linked to cancer.Several batches of metformin, which is widely used to reduce excess blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, tested positive for unsafe
Six more coronavirus-related deaths and 29 cases announced
Six more coronavirus patients have died in Ireland taking the death toll to 1,645.A further 29 c...
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border.
Adah Sharma on pandemic: Hope we come out of this as kinder people
Actress Adah Sharma has no idea about how or when shooting will resume amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and is hoping that once they go on sets everyone acts responsibility and take necessary...
Lockdown measures not being eased in ‘reckless’ way, Chancellor says
The Department of Health and Social Care could not immediately confirm the coronavirus alert level.
China reveals plan for ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station to rival ISS
China has outlined plans to build an orbiting science lab by 2023. The “Heavenly Palace” station will house six people and serve as a test bed for experiments on astronomy, technology and
Gemini Exchange Brings Crypto Trading to Over 4 Million Samsung Users in U.S., Canada
Winklevoss brothers-backed Gemini cryptocurrency exchange has inked a partnership with South Korean multinational conglomerate Samsung Electronics Co. Per the terms of the partnership, as reported by Bloomberg on May 28, 2020, Gemini’s app will integrate with Samsung’s blockchain wallet to allow users to trade and store digital assets on mobile phones.
England Tests could include coronavirus replacements
Coronavirus replacements could be allowed in England's summer Test series with West Indies and Pakistan.
Exclusive: Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials
PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi has temporarily stopped recruiting new COVID-19 patients for two clinical trials on hydroxychloroquine and will no longer supply the anti-malaria drug to treat COVID-19 until concerns about safety are cleared up, it said on Friday.
Covid-19 | West Rand active cases jumped to 244 in 8 days - Makhura
A presentation by Gauteng Premier David Makhura has revealed the West Rand has seen a jump in active cases over the past eight days.
U.K.'s Johnson, Trump, discuss potential of G7 meeting
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility Friday of meeting in person at the upcoming G7 gathering in the United States -- a session called into question by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Truck catches fire, multiple LPG cylinder blasts trigger panic in areas along highway
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Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day
The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.
FG secures 1,295 convictions in one year - The Nation Nigeria
An 82-year-old hypertensive patient has recovered from coronavirus in Osun State.She was discharged from Isolation and Treatment Centre...
Disinfect to Protect: Lysol’s P36 million funding to help Philippine Red Cross battle COVID-19
Lysol Philippines has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for Disinfect to Protect, a joint mission to ensure everybody is protected from illnesses, by breaking the chain of infection.
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day
The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
This year's British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers said on Friday.
Why WHO suspended chloroquine clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet.
3 questions SMBs should ask to maximize their COVID-19 Google Ads credit
Your business got a Google Ads credit to spend this year, now what? Before you spend it, consider these questions first.
NASA revives "worm" logo and debuts SpaceX spacesuits
NASA will use the Danne & Blackburn-designed "worm" logo for the first time since 1992 when the Demo-2 flight to the International Space Station launches tomorrow.
Winter solstice nude charity swim in Lake Burley Griffin down to two swimmers due to coronavirus
This year's swim honours its founder Ian Lindeman, who passed away last year
Corrie’s Andy Whyment speaks out on what the Covid-19 pandemic means for the soap’s future
"We won’t be able to do big group scenes where everyone is in the Rovers, and if pubs haven’t reopened by then we won’t be able to do any scenes in the Rover at all"
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day
The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
Lockdown measures not being eased in ‘reckless’ way, Chancellor says
The Department of Health and Social Care could not immediately confirm the coronavirus alert level.
As fear delays funerals and deters families, Pune local group steps forward to carry out last rites of Covid and non-Covid patients
Mulnivasi Muslim Manch, an organisation headed by Anjum Inamdar, is one of the groups in Pune which have been performing the last rites of Covid-19 patients, as well as those who have died of other illnesses in the last two months.
Delhi HC seeks RBI’s reply on expired cheque due to covid-19
The case of the petitioner was that he is aggrieved by the act of bank in refusing to honour a cheque dated 16 January 2020 for an amount of Rs.10 lakhs on the ground of instrument being staled
Mkhize: The country will be split into 3 Covid areas, with ‘out of control’ being one
The health minister and his advisers briefed the country on what comes next for the health sector and the country in level 3 of lockdown.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
ZURICH (Reuters) - Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.
The White House's coronavirus postcards cost the struggling Post Office $28 million
It's yet another complication for President Trump's strained relationship with the federal agency, which receives no taxpayer funding.
Bio-Rad: A Very Interesting Short-Term Investment Thanks To Gains On Sartorius Holding
Bio-Rad's 2 Core business divisions: Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics posted so-so results in Q120 delivering net profits of $74m. Although both divisions
Nearly 40% of flyers at Chennai Airport opt for physical forms instead of Aarogya Setu app
The form asks for the passenger’s health status, recent travel history, destination and residential details.
Austria to loosen face-mask requirement, scrap table-size limit in bars
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria will no longer require shoppers to wear face masks and scrap a limit of four adults at a table in bars and restaurants, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday, outlining the next loosening of the country’s coronavirus restrictions.
Nepali Sherpas wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to COVID-19
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to ...
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
12 more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire
A further 12 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.
COVID-19 recasts internet as a utility for every home
Jorg Welters explores how the telecommunications sector has grown amid the COVID-19 crisis after broadband is perceived to be essential to surviving lockdown
Dundalk Shoppers: New 'Traffic Light' queue system to be rolled out at Lidl stores
Lidl Ireland are introducing a new Covid-19 queue management system designed to control the number of customers entering and exiting the store at any one time, in order to maintain social distanc...
Top news of the day: India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China's; those with serious ailments, pregnant women told to avoid Shramik Specials, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Cryptocurrency Exchange & Custodian Gemini Announces New Partnership With Samsung
Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini), a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, announced on Thursday it is collaborating with Samsung Electronics to power the Sam
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency said Friday that its Solar Orbiter probe will pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days and scientists plan to switch on its instruments early to conduct some 'bonus science.'
State gaming win down 99.6% in April with coronavirus closures
Clark County win was down 99.5 percent from a year ago with the only win coming from scattered bets from companies with sports betting apps and online poker.
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
Pakistan to resume outbound international flights as COVID-19 spreads
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan will allow outbound international flights to resume from Saturday, an aviation official said, after largely closing its airspace to commercial flights to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Boston Marathon Is Canceled Amid COVID-19 — the Race Is Going Virtual Instead
The Boston Athletic Association and mayor Marty Walsh announced that the 2020 Boston Marathon is canceled. A virtual race will take place instead.
BREAKING 'No further action' after train ticket collector spat at by passenger dies of Covid-19
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Handicraft exporters to attract global buyers virtually amid Covid curbs
More than 200 exporters to participate in online exhibition from June 1-4
The Good Fight Season 5 Will Carry Extra Episodes To Make Up For A Shorter Season 4
Fans were left disappointed when the makers announced that The Good Fight Season 4 will be cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. But...
Credit card, personal and MSME loans fall up to 10% during coronavirus lockdown
This is despite the borrowers opting for loan moratorium, which ideally increases the outstanding loan book because the deferred interest and principal get added to the loan amount
Government to negotiate new deal with private hospitals
The current deal to use private facilities during the Covid-19 crisis will not be extended beyond the end of June.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers could ‘hardly walk’ whilst battling Coronavirus
Brendan Rodgers has revealed to BBC Sport Leicester that he had the Coronavirus and has since recovered...
The man leading the fight for Australia's second airline
Virgin Australia has been the highest-profile victim of COVID-19. And its collapse has thrown the formerly under-the-radar Vaughan Strawbridge into the spotlight.
Dueling models: One says Florida’s COVID-19 peak has passed, another says worst to come
Florida could see nearly 8,000 COVID-19 deaths by September, including more than 2,000 in August, according to a “cumulative death forecast” by an independent model that is among 16 aggregated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County
Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.
Coronavirus latest: Women's Tour to go virtual following race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
Singapore to set up 'travel bubbles' with countries where COVID-19 is under control; cases reach 33,860
Singapore is planning to establish
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses - here's what it actually does, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Using copper ion technology, the paint can destroy viruses and bacteria on walls via "contact killing", Nippon Paint said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Covid-19 rise in video calling inspires TSB Virtual Bank
TSB Virtual Bank has launched today giving New Zealanders based anywhere in the country an online branch where they can discuss their home lending needs via video call, join the Bank and open accounts.
Interview and video: Oklahoma singer-songwriter Kat Lock releases coronavirus quarantine album 'an existence'
With so many significant life changes, the independent musician was able to release this month her latest album, "an existence," a seven-track solo collection that has her tapping into her deepest roots, from her longtime admiration of Fiona Apple to her childhood spent performing with Norman's Sooner Theatre.
Farm sector grows by 5.9% in Q4 of 2019-20; future uncertain due to Covid
As the data relates to pre-Covid lockdown period it does not reflect the real picture of distress which unfolded from April onwards in the sector
EU regulator wants more data on malaria drug's use for COVID-19
(Reuters) - Healthcare professionals should closely monitor COVID-19 patients receiving malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for serious side effects, the European health regulator said on Friday, stressing the need for in-depth clinical data on benefits and risks.
3M: Don't Buy This Dividend King And No, COVID-19 Is Not To Blame
MMM is a Dividend King with a 61-year streak of increasing dividends and has been a dividend growth investor favorite. First-quarter results were acceptable and
What lessons can Canadian educators learn from Swedish schools?
The Scandinavian country kept primary schools open during the pandemic, but didn’t track COVID-19 cases among students and staff
'I am angry': New Brunswick premier says COVID-19 setback is a wake-up call
In an interview with CTV Atlantic anchor Steve Murphy, New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs says he feels angry about the province's recent setback, and says it is a wake-up call for all New Brunswick residents.
BATSA taking government to court again over cigarettes sales ban under level 3
British American Tobacco SA (BATSA) is heading to court again to challenge government’s not to lift the ban on the sale of tobacco products under level 3 of the Covid-19 coronavirus regulations.
IOI Properties’ Q3 profit falls due to Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) net profit in the third quarter (Q3) ended March 31, 2020, fell 63 per cent to RM71.36 million from RM194.70 million a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter declined to RM401.43 million against RM487.74 million previously. The property...
Bulgarians Amongs the Citizens with the Biggest Financial Lost amid Pandemic
The citizens of Hungary, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece and Spain suffered biggest financial loss amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
China rejects Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India
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To avoid physical handling of tickets, TTEs to get magnifying glass: Railways
In order to prevent/reduce chances of infection, TTE staff may be asked to dispense with tie and coat.All the staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, hand gloves, head covers, sanitiser and soap so that they can perform their duty safely
Delhi Favours Places That Have Large Gatherings To Remain Closed: Minister
Delhi Government is of view that places, where large gatherings take place, should remain closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Friday.
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus as ex-Swansea City, Liverpool and Celtic manager opens up on his suffering
Rodgers has spoken about the symptoms he experienced after testing positive for Covid-19
Colombia ELN rebels would back U.N. ceasefire, urge government to join
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be willing to participate in a global three-month ceasefire being discussed at the United Nations to contain the spread of coronavirus, the head of its negotiating team said.
Experiment into fake online reviews shows how easy it is to be misled
Fake reviews experiment shows how shoppers are likely to buy poor goods
Nigerians to pay stamp duties on ATM printouts, some WhatsApp messages – FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) revealed that Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on some WhatsApp messages, SMS, and messages via any electronic platform acknowledging receipt of funds. Stamp duties will also be paid by
THE ONLINE GROCERY REPORT: The coronavirus pandemic is thrusting online grocery into the spotlight in the US — here are the players that will emerge at the top of the market
This report looks at the state of online grocery adoption before the shopping method became vital to many consumers amid the pandemic.
Walkers urged to keep off Dundee’s Caird Park Golf Course as it prepares to reopen
Walkers have been urged to keep off Caird Park Golf Course as it prepares to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.
The new lockdown rules on sunbathing in parks or on beaches in Wales
The latest coronavirus guidelines on relaxing outdoors and in groups of how many
Urgent Need To Plug Information Gaps On Clinical Covid Infections
The lack of detail on the transmission of Covid-19 in clinical environments will send shudders through the health workforce, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
Coronavirus kills infant in Switzerland, say authorities
GENEVA, May 29 — An infant has died from the coronavirus in Switzerland, its first child fatality from the pandemic, authorities said today. Switzerland registered two new virus deaths in the past 24 hours, one of which was the infant, said Stefan Kuster, the new head of the country’s...
US floats plan to expel thousands of Chinese college students
In the latest sign of tensions between the United States and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong, the Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at universities in the US and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials.
Covid-19 could Lead to Loss of $ 8500 Billion in Global Output: Secretary General -
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic may cause unimaginable catastrophe and may lead to severe
National cabinet to shift focus from fighting virus to rebooting economy
While the health response to the coronavirus pandemic continues , the prime minister is hoping to elevate a debate on boosting productivity.
Of the 13 pre-school staff who tested positive, 11 are old infections
Thirteen pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 since active screening for that group began this month, said the Health Ministry yesterday. However, subsequent testing showed that 11 of these were old infections and the staff had recovered - meaning they were no...
Free access to e-newspapers via NLB extended until further notice
Readers who have been enjoying free access to electronic newspapers through the National Library Board (NLB) can continue to do so past the circuit breaker period. The free access for library patrons to the digital editions of eight Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) newspapers...
Plan for stronger care homes lockdown to stop coronavirus spread 'was rejected'
A proposal put forward by Public Health England urging for a stronger lockdown of care homes was rejected by the Government, before 10,000 residents died of Covid-19
India using public digital infra to achieve economic goals at home, connect globally: Jawed Ashraf
India's High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf further noted that building digital connectivity and partnerships with Singapore and ASEAN countries, is a priority for India and highlighted how technology has been used effectively to achieve public policy goals in the country during COVID-19 disruptions.
Coronavirus: FG asks hotels, schools to get ready for isolation of COVID-19 patients
Speaking at the briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Thursday, Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, asked schools and hotels to be prepared.
Australian domestic tourism and coronavirus pandemic: A unique travel opportunity is being ruined by border skirmishes
It’s often remarked that one of the principal differences between Americans and Australians is that the former prefer to see their country first and the latter elect to see their nation last.
Budget deficit hits $40b and still rising
The federal budget deficit had blown out to $40 billion by the end of April, as coronavirus emergency spending began to kick in and tax revenue was squeezed.
Energy Transfer: Showing The Strength Of The Midstream Model
Energy Transfer saw its results impacted by the coronavirus outbreak but they overall held up okay. The company has a reasonably strong customer base that shoul
US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China today: Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Trump has been very critical and vocal of China’s inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory.
MAPPED | SA’s 14 Covid-19 hotspots – and the areas emerging as new hotspots
The number of Covid-19 hotspots has risen to 14, as seven new districts have shown higher numbers of coronavirus cases, leading to them being reclassified by the Department of Health.
Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate
Iwastheone shares a report from Science Magazine: The end of the Devonian period, 359 million years ago, was an eventful time: Fish were inching out of the ocean, and fernlike forests were advancing on land. The world was recovering from a mass extinction 12 million years earlier, but the climate w...
Japan's disaster plan revised in light of coronavirus and typhoons
The government's revisions address the reality of the virus, as well as the damage caused by typhoons Faxai and Hagibis last year.
Did Xi Jinping create tension in Ladakh to mask domestic troubles, strengthen grip on Hong Kong?
Ladakh tension engineered by aggressive Chinese military has got the attention of the UN and the US among others. It also shifted the focus from coronavirus-induced problems of China and Hong Kong protests as Xi Jinping regime passed a law to change its character.
Strict safety measures in place for staff and shoppers: Supermarkets
Supermarkets and wet markets have emerged as potential hot spots in the effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 as several people who tested positive for the virus over the past week had visited these places for 30 minutes or more, according to the authorities. The Ministry...
GDP growth likely be at 3.6% in Jan-Mar quarter, says Care Ratings; govt to release data today evening
The country's GDP growth is likely to be at 3.6 percent in January-March 2020 as economic activity came to a complete halt due to the countrywide lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, says a report
Watford captain Troy Deeney says his family were abused online after decision to not return to training
Watford captain Troy Deeney said his family have suffered personal and online abuse, after his decision not to return to training last week. Deeney, 31, has declined to take part in the resumption of training, after the stoppage due to the Covid-19 pandemic, citing his...
Morning top 5: COVID-19 latest; Brexit memo; and Women's Aid calls
The two-week quarantine period for people arriving into Ireland from abroad may be lifted for som...
Virus tolls surge in Americas as Europe reopens
The death toll from the coronavirus has spiked again in the United States, and Latin America's pandemic crisis deepened, as Europe's reopening from lockdown continued.
WTI struggles to cheer USD weakness, drops 1.40% in Asia
WTI seesaws around $33.35/40 during the early Friday’s trading session. The energy benchmark seems to fail in cheering the US dollar weakness amid fea
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment.
Kiara Advani reveals her ‘takkar’ moment with Varun Dhawan in a BTS bloopers video
Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani had recreated the hit number ‘Sun Saathiya’ from ‘ABCD 2’ and their chemistry in the throwback video was truly charming.
Families to be reunited as Wales eases coronavirus lockdown from Monday
First Minister Mark Drakeford will confirm the lifting of some restrictions when he gives an update at lunchtime
SMEs need a tech upgrade to survive in the Covid-19 economy
Promoted | Strict lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) shut down businesses and limited human movement.
COVID-19: China evacuates 325 of its citizens from Nigeria
France, the UK, and the US are among the countries that have also evacuated their nationals from Nigeria since the beginning of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
Huge congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon road after Haryana seals borders over Covid spread
Videos from the Delhi-Gurgaon border showed many cars and vehicles stranded on the Delhi-Gurgaon connecting road after Haryana sealed the borders with Delhi.
Daughters pay tribute to 'football mad' dad who died of coronavirus
Shaun Brady spent six weeks on a ventilator in intensive care before his death this month
French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims
The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...
COVID-19 Update: Virus Found in Bats is 'Closest Relative' of SARS-CoV-2; 6 Feet Not Enough to Avoid COVID-19, Experts Say
Experts discovered a new virus in bats that is currently the closest relative of SARS-CoV-2. Medical experts claimed that 6 feet is not far enough to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus.
Silent 'doctors not martyrs' protest held outside No10 during Clap for Carers
A group of doctors in scrubs and masks held a 'Doctors not martyrs' banner outside Downing Street in a show of support for the over 200 NHS staff who have died from coronavirus
1,018 patients discharged as MOH tweaks criteria; 373 cases yesterday
A total of 1,018 Covid-19 patients were discharged yesterday, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a change in its discharge criteria. All patients assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be sent home without having to...
Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park
Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.
Employers say the interpretation of state of emergency regulations a threat to businesses
-Senior Council Raymond Heathcote arguing on behalf of the group of employers says there's no doubt that President Hage Geingob declared the COVID-19 State of Emergency with good intentions but was ill-advised ending up making irrational decisions.
COVID-19: Planning For Major Projects At NZ’s Largest Industrial & Residential Development Underway
More than a fifth of the 170 hectares of commercial land available at the country’s largest industrial and residential development have now been sold as businesses look to establish large scale local operations in a post-COVID environment.
England to allow groups of six to meet outdoors as UK's COVID-19 lockdown eases
The changes come in over two months after the UK went into lockdown to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus on March 23 and has resulted in a death toll of over 37,800.
Media literacy lessons a must for schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.
Coronavirus vaccine: Pfizer CEO claims COVID-19 medicine could be ready by October-end
American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is conducting clinical trials with German firm BioNTech on several probable vaccines in Europe and the United States
Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....
Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in Covid-19 patients in India
Sun Pharma it has initiated manufacturing of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the finished product of the drug using technology from its unit, Pola Pharma Japan.
Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Space Force review – Steve Carell parody fails to reach orbit
Unfunny, nowhere near as bonkers as the real thing and saved only by John Malkovich, who knows what planet the makers of this Trump-adjacent satire were on
7 5G Stocks to Buy for the Future of Telecom
Sure, many investors are still obsessing over the coronavirus, but it's time to invest in the future. That's why these 5G stocks are buys now.
Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases
The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.
Nepali Sherpa wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to coronavirus
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to add another feather in his cap - a ninth ascent. But
Coronavirus: Pilot flew to Anglesey 'to go to the beach'
Airfield staff thought the pilot made an emergency landing but he came to enjoy the coast, a report says.
COVID-19 quarantine centres brace storms of complaints
All of the 1463 stranded returnees from Chennai who arrived Dimapur on May 22, were despatched to various quarantine centres at Dimapur and Kohima.
Rodney Scott talks barbecue, new Alabama restaurants, overcoming COVID-19
Those who ordered Rodney Scott’s barbecue at the Market at Pepper Place Memorial Day weekend may not have realized it was the James Beard Award-winning chef and Barbecue Hall of Fame semifinalist himself loading their cars with ribs and pulled pork.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Ministry of Health refuses to reveal money spent on COVID-19 equipment
Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali had filed an online application on the central government's portal seeking to know steps taken by it to control the spread of COVID-19, name of equipment and material purchased for the purpose and the amount spent on them.
P2P Lender Archover to Begin Offering New Secured Lending Again, According to Charlotte Marsh, MD at ArchOver
Charlotte Marsh, managing director at ArchOver, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform supporting SMEs business borrowing, has argued that the COVID-19 outbreak
Covid-19 cases in Pak cross 64,000-mark, death toll 1,317
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Greece bans Brits when it reopens to tourists due to poor coronavirus record
Greece has released its latest travel advice and told millions of Brits hoping for a summer holiday to Greece that they're not welcome when the country reopens to tourists next month
Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian Open stays on course in 2020 calendar; European Tour comes up with modest schedule
Though Keith Pelley, CEO of the European Tour, did not reveal any dates – he released dates only for the initial UK swing of six events and four Rolex events - the Hero Indian Open could come onto the calendar sometime in late October-early November.
UN chief appreciates India’s assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: TS Tirumurti
India's seat as a non-permanent member on the 15-nation Council for the two-year term is assured as it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the Asia Pacific grouping.
Covid-19: India vs Australia Test series schedule may change, says CA
Cricket Australia on Thursday announced that India will play the Tests at Brisbane (December 3-7), Adelaide (December 11-15), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7)
Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000
As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases
SkipTheDishes has seen an 89 percent jump in new restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic
SkipTheDishes has revealed new data regarding how its business has been faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indonesian minister attacked for comparing wives to COVID-19
An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archi...
Priority to Chennai returnees for test: APC
Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema, who is also the over all in-charge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 related activities, Friday said that priority for swab test would be given to Chennai returnees.
COVID-19 Watch: Hotels, airlines look for new revenue streams, hold on to cash to tide over liquidity crunch
Other steps like drastic cost control and a sharp reduction in future supply addition are also in the offing.
Really Australia, it's not that hard: 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future
Australia's latest greenhouse gas figures released today show national emissions fell slightly last year. This was by no means an economy-wide effort—solar and wind energy did most of the heavy lifting.
Efforts taken to ensure safety of Sabah people amid Covid-19 pandemic, not to curb freedom, says CM
KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The various efforts taken by the state government to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Sabah were not meant to limit the freedom of the people in celebrating any festivals, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. Instead, he said, those measures were taken to...
George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US
Kayode Oyero The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a joint statement on Thursday, the US Atto...
Coronavirus: MotoGP cancels Australian and British races in 2020
There will be no MotoGP races at Silverstone and Phillip Island this year, as the 2020 season continues to be affected by coronavirus.
One more case in Shivamogga
One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie
Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts
WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.
Seoul Museums, Theaters to Close Again As New COVID-19 Clusters Discovered
SEOUL (Sputnik) - Museums, theatres and other national cultural institutions in South Korea’s Seoul and surrounding areas will temporarily close again due to a surge in...
Volkswagen Looks East To China, Pledges €2bn To Boost Beijing's Electric, New Energy Vehicle Market
The world's largest automaker group is set to enter the Chinese market as rival motor companies compete for a top spot in the world's largest car market, the company...
Coronavirus Outbreak: England's FA Cup gets green light to resume on weekend of 27 June
The semi-finals and final of the FA Cup will all take place at Wembley behind closed doors over the weekend of 11-12 July and 1 August respectively.
Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19
News-Medical spoke to Lewis Spurgin about a new study that looked at 'real world' movement data and social contact to understand the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP
According to the state health bulletin, only four districts has active infection cases in triple digits – Jaunpur highest at 129, almost all are interstate migrants — followed by 118 active cases in Rampur, 115 in Noida and 110 in Basti. Only two districts — Agra with 95 active cases and Meerut with 93 active cases – are in the 90 to 100 bracket.
S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus
Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A pharmaceutical company in Pakistan plans to import the antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating coronavirus patients, from neighbouring Bangladesh, it said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.
UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs
The University of Limerick has announced that rent paid by students who then had to vacate their student accommodation because of the Covid-19 health crisis, will be refunded to them.
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law
US, Britain succeed in securing an informal discussion at the UNSC as Canada and Australia too criticise planned law.
Modi’s Rs 21 lakh cr package not enough; industry says govt needs to do this for companies to survive
Given the major disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the industry has asked for increased government spending, direct cash transfers to consumers, and deferment of taxes.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
How to develop accurate and efficient methods for audiovisual content management
Audiovisual media content is not only an essential tool for communication and entertainment, it is also seen as a useful source of modern history. To enable everyone to benefit from such informative documents, ...
Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Friday it has received Indian regulatory approval to start clinical trials of a pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients.
Fast-track construction of S.African hospital in response to COVID-19
In South Africa, the construction of a R3 billion hospital, originally scheduled for completion by November, has been fast-tracked to open by June.
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions
Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers
Demand for touchless products is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus says chief design officer at brand LIXIL.
Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers
Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.
Coronavirus pandemic: India’s death toll overtakes that of China
The country has registered 175 deaths and a record 7,466 fresh coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hrs till Friday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry.
Bus owners, drivers want curfew time lifted
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus owners and drivers have asked government to lift curfew times for buses and also allow buses ply border districts through a standard operating procedure. The bus drivers and owners were today appearing before the National Economy of Parliament which is scrutinizing the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic …
'I could hardly walk' - Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers reveals he has recovered from Covid-19
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he and his wife have recovered from Covid-19, as he revealed he 'could hardly walk' as the virus struck him down.
Covid-19 cases in Asia-Pacific continue to rise as India reports biggest daily jump of 7,466 new cases
India's federal health ministry reported 175 more deaths and 7,466 new positive cases due to the Covid-19 pandemic
EPA orders Merck to address persistent problem of bad odours from east Cork plant
The State environmental watchdog has instructed a leading medical science and technology firm to take “significant action” to address the persistent problem of bad odours coming from its plant in east Cork.
Gujarat: Infant twins recover from COVID-19 in Mehsana
Twin brother and sister from Mehsana district of Gujarat, who had tested positive for COVID-19 within few days of birth, have recovered from the deadly infection, an official said on Friday. The
Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces virus 'hurricane'
Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus pandemic.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.
For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases
In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences
Brazil GDP shrinks 1.5% in Q1 2020 due to pandemic
The 1st quarter drop in Brazil's gross domestic product only reflects the early effects of the coronavirus crisis, with 2nd quarter numbers expected to be much worse
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, ...
Round Three! Boxer Amir Khan ignores Covid lockdown rules AGAIN to host family party for his daughter's sixth birthday
The boxer and wife Faryal Makhdoom held the surprise bash for Lamaisah at their home in Bolton and he could not resist posting a video of events to his 1.3 million Instagram followers.
U.S. hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals said they 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.
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies of pneumonia in Ahmedabad; 84-year-old had predicted early end to COVID-19 pandemic
Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He was 89.
Feds looking at ways to reunite families amid COVID-19 border restrictions with U.S.
Some families with members of dual-citizenship have become separated due to the pandemic
India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy
In the services sector, growth in the hotels and financial services sectors fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the fourth quarter
BMW PH opens their latest showroom... and it's online
The coronavirus situation is making visiting dealerships difficult, so BMW Philippines launches an online showroom
Trump space speech in Florida likely to test apolitical nature of NASA
White House recognizes the role human spaceflight could play in Florida in 2020.
Google Docs used by hackers in 65% of attacks to steal login credentials
Amid the global pandemic, cybercriminals are increasingly using coronavirus as a lure to trick unfocused users by capitalising on their fear and uncertainty
Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol
COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise, allowed me to reassess my game: Golfer Shubhankar Sharma
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma says the coronavirus-forced break has been a blessing in disguise as it helped him reassess his game and mental state ahead of the resumption of action at the European
COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, has written Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i led government of Kaduna State, asking...
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.
COVID-19 Impact on Online Lending: Report
The online lending industry has probably suffered more than any other sector of Fintech during the COVID-19 crisis. Borrowers, both businesses and consumers hav
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Quarterly growth slides to 3.1 per cent, more pain feared
Worries centre around Covid surge, slow recovery
Greece to accept tourists from 29 countries from mid-June - but Ireland is not on the list
The Greek government imposed an early lockdown, which is credited with limiting the spread of Covid-19.
Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm
Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, releases today on Steam
Jujubee has announced that its new real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, will release today on Steam.
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
This year's British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday.
Thailand to further ease COVID-19 restrictions, shorten curfew hours
Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low ...
Coronavirus ravages strategic Russian region
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is sweeping through some of the mountain villages of Russia’s far-flung Dagestan region and they are struggling to treat patients properly, protect medics or even count the dead, five local officials said.
COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info
After 22 days of filing the RTI application, Galgali received a response stating that the CPIO deals with matters related to HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Change is never easy, the birth of a new nation comes with pain – Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari has put Nigeria on an irreversible road
Australia faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook
Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be ...
WWE: Seth Rollins Breaks Silence On Roman Reigns’ Extended Absence From The Ring
The 'Big Dog' Roman Reigns has been missing from the action for almost three months in order to protect himself and his children from the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, his Shield brother Seth Roll
MCMC warns businesses not to misuse personal data collected for Covid-19 contact tracing
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — All business premises allowed to operate during the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) must comply fully with the operating procedures with regards to the collection, processing and storing of personal data, as set by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry...
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire preparing for local coronavirus lockdowns in event of outbreak
They say they have received initial guidance
Essential Properties: E-Commerce-Resistant Real Estate For The Long Term
Since EPRT focuses on service and experience tenants, it has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, but it should also fare well in the e-commerce dominated wo
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported
Karnataka reported 178 new cases of COVID-19 as returnees from neighbouring Maharashtra to continue to add to the state's tally, taking the total number of infections to 2,711, the health department
Dungeons and Dragons movie writers considering big changes due to COVID-19
COVID-19 may be forcing the latest attempt at a Dungeons & Dragons movie to scale back significantly.
OYO sales down to half amid COVID-19; Ritesh Agarwal explains why future holds little respite too
Coronavirus has put a spanner in the growth of the otherwise stellar performing unicorn startups of the world with homegrown OYO now saying that the sales of the company have come down to half in the past few weeks.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in 'haunted' houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.
COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info
The Central government's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has denied to share the information related to the expenses incurred to combat the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, saying that it has no
Maharashtra records highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,682 new COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths on Friday. With this, the state has recorded a total of 62,228 cases and 2,098 deaths so far.
Shopian man’s sample returns Covid-19 positive after death, toll in JK 28
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Peet's Coffee raises $2.5 billion in an IPO despite the coronavirus pandemic
Peet's Coffee raised $2.5 billion in its initial public offering, one of the largest this year despite the coronavirus pandemic. The company an...
Bill would add 15 to 35 years in prison for COVID-19 scam artists
The legislation, introduced late Thursday, would temporarily boost federal criminal penalties by 15 years for pandemic-related fraud and by 35 years for COVID-19-linked counterfeit goods.
Four nations, four lockdowns: How different rules now apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (so who's following what science?)
Long-awaited changes are being made to the UK's coronavirus lockdown with the four Home Nations now adopting different approaches to the loosening of draconian rules.
Coronavirus latest: FA Cup plans return, tennis to come back in June
More sports are announcing plans.
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka’s COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported
Other than returnees from Maharashtra, the 178 cases include five, who have come from Delhi, and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
WHO scales up support to fight COVID-19, as Borno discharges 135 patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Manager in Northeast, Dr Collins Owili has said that the UN health agency has been providing technical support to ministries of health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes
Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.
Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK
Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown
5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres
Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.
What Is The United States Space Force?
The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.
Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis
Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown
Coronavirus: Six deaths and 39 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health provided the last figures at tonight’s briefing.
Brendan Rodgers says he was ‘really knocked’ by coronavirus
Leicester manager and his wife felt the effects of virus for three weeks before recovering
How will gyms and leisure centres look when coronavirus lockdown lifts?
Ireland Active is the national association for the leisure, health and fitness sector which represents over 350 publicly and privately owned leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools, exercise studios, fitness education providers and recreation facilities nationwide.
Dave Bidini on why artists are well equipped to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
Musician and writer Dave Bidini believes artists may be at a bit of an advantage in confronting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fertilizer supplies, prices remain low and stable amid coronavirus concerns
If your soil test levels are low, low fertilizer prices provide a good opportunity to rebuild phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels.
WATCH LIVE | Mkhize outlines Covid-19 interventions as SA moves to level 3
Health minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize on Friday was expected to hold a press briefing on Covid-19 health interventions as the country moves to lockdown level 3.
COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide
Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly, reveals the new Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), […]
Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano airports to reopen in ‘few days’
Major airports in the country will in the “next few days” roar into life after weeks of inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.
Man Tests Covid-19 Positive After Death, J&K Toll At 28
A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Shopian district came out to be positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death count due to the deadly disease in Jammu and Kashmir to 28, officials said
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Corporation orders closure of 150 shops in T Nagar; 30 Puzhal inmates test positive
While inspecting the shops on Friday, authorities found that the shops were not following social distancing and sanitation norms and claimed that some of the shops did not even have sanitizers to provide to the customers.
Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece
UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check
Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of Covid-19 fear
The woman on Friday returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives' house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house.
Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey
A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.
Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of COVID-19 fear
The woman today returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house, said Edla Ashok, a division member of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation.
'This breaks my heart' Piers Morgan on Kate Garraway's update on husband as he fights coronavirus
Kate Garraway's wrote an emotional Instagram post this week on her husband Derek Draper's condition in hospital as he battles Covid-19
PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones
Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.
One more covid-19 death in Kerala, 62 new patients including two Air India crew
Except for one person infected through contact, 33 of Friday's new patients came from foreign countries and 23 came from other states, Vijayan said.With this, the state's recorded cases have reached 1,150
Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Radiation Experiments Performed on US Citizens
During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted experiments with radioactive substances on men, women, pregnant women, children, and infants.
Finance secretary urges BRICS nations to share covid-19 related tax measures
Since March, the government slew of measures to help the industry tide through the covid-19 crisis, including deferring several compliance requirements.The meeting of the heads of tax authorities from five large emerging economies of the world on Friday was hosted by the Federal Tax Service of Russia
All dressed up, no prom to go to
BOSTON - Like Cinderella, Emily Appleton dreamed of going to the ball and dancing with her Prince Charming. But the coronavirus spoiled everything.
Virus highlights gov't secrecy
Canadians have been denied information about COVID-19 and details about government responses to the pandemic, say a group of Canadian accountability experts.
South African tobacco firms, associations seek court action over cigarette sales ban
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A raft of South African tobacco companies, activists and associations are seeking legal action over the ban on cigarette sales during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Covid can cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN chief Antonio Guterres
UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause unimaginable devastation, usher in hunger and famine of historic proportions and lead to a loss of $8.5 trillion in
County Announces COVID-19 Ambassadors to Assist Local Businesses
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.
US Prez Donald Trump to rebuke China over Hong Kong friction, Covid-19
Trump said he would announce on Friday what the administration would do “with respect to China,” though there’s no indication he’s planning to focus on the legislation. The White House has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.
Afghan Citizens: 'COVID-19 No Longer a Priority for the Govt'
Residents in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday strongly criticized the Afghan government over what they described as a lack of concentration in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying fighting
Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college
One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists
‘Packed in, shoulder to shoulder, hugging’ in Spokane: Is America too rebellious to beat the coronavirus?
To reopen from the shutdown, which Spokane now is doing, requires "cautious, burdensome measures to protect safety," such as widespread, mandatory mask-wearing. Are Americans even capable of rule-following like that?
Army to run mobile coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre
The unit will be in place in the borough from Sunday, May 31 until Tuesday, June 2.
India Coronavirus Update, May 29: India becomes ninth worst-hit country; Goa, Haryana bat for lockdown extension
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 29 May: A record jump of 7,466 infections and 175 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours from across the country, the health ministry said. Of the total, 4,704 are the number of casualties, 89,987 are active cases and 7,1105 people have been treated and discharged so far.
UK EV Owners Got Paid To Charge Their Cars Over The Holiday Weekend
Last weekend, some UK EV owners were paid to charge their cars during a period when the price of renewable energy turned negative.
South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus
Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State records 248 cases in 24 hrs; gram panchayat polls postponed
The total number of cases in the state has now reached 2,781, out of which 1,837 are active. The state has recorded 48 deaths and 894 people have been recovered and discharged.
Pilot Lands At Closed RAF Base 'To Go To The Beach'
North Wales Police said they are “considering” whether there were “potential breaches” of the COVID-19 legislation.
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on crops and orchards in Pakistan
The damage poses a threat to food security in an impoverished nation already struggling to tackle a coronavirus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths
Neighbours applaud in the street as coronavirus survivor finally comes home
It was a moment his family thought they might never see
Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening
A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks following the reopening.
Housing sector faces its worst ever crisis due to Covid-19
Credai chief says Central government should offer a two per cent interest subsidy on home loans
EU economy to rebound ‘quite strongly’ next year says Dombrovskis
The European Commission’s proposed €750-billion coronavirus recovery fund should also help make the bloc’s economy more green and fit for the digital age, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis tells Euronews.
Inside a coronavirus hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI – It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning
‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister
The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday. The attack occurred
Lessons from recent regional developments
DESPITE the significant challenges posed by Covid-19 particularly along the lines of sociopolitical repercussions and economic impact to locals, the Malaysian government should also pay attention to the aspect of foreign affairs – namely the developments in Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Bulgaria to end quarantine on travel from most of EU
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will lift an obligatory 14-day quarantine from June 1 for travellers from most European Union countries, but not those states with the biggest coronavirus outbreaks, the government announced on Friday.
Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?
With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pro boxer’s memorable repayment to hospital
Hassan N’Dam, a former middleweight world boxing champion, wanted to repay the French hospital that cared for his father-in-law through his bout with COVID-19. Perhaps with Champagne? Or chocolate? No
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
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No govt approval needed for Covid-19 tests: Gujarat HC
The issue raised by the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (AHNA), which had moved an application seeking a recall of the court’s earlier orders, directing the state government and the AMC to ensure prices are capped at the private hospitals to ensure no exorbitant billing for Covid-19 treatment, was taken up.
Coronavirus in Mumbai: IIT-Bombay reports first fatality due to COVID-19
The first death due to COVID-19 on the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) campus was reported on Thursday after an employee with the Institute's transport department succumbed to the deadly virus.
WHO, 37 nations launch alliance to share tools to tackle Covid-19 pandemic
“WHO recognises the important role that patents play in fuelling innovation but this is a time when people must take priority,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online news briefing.
Trump will claim coronavirus success but first must define it
For President Trump to win a second term in the White House, strategists in both parties agree voters must have the perception he successfully managed the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout. But that first means a pitched battle with supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to define success.
Amit Shah speaks to CMs on way ahead after Lockdown 4.0
India News: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to all chief ministers on the lockdown enforced to contain the spread of Covid-19 amid indications tha
Russia Postpones BRICS Summit to Later Date
The summits of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have been postponed from July to a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin press service said on May 27. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, brings together China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]
Coronavirus: 103yo US woman celebrates with a beer after beating COVID-19
Jennie Stejna defied the odds and celebrated in style.
Coronavirus: Serie A gets Italian government’s green light to resume on June 20
Officials will meet on Friday to examine the different calendar hypotheses for the remaining Serie A and Italian Cup matches, amounting to 127 in total.
Priest 'sacrifices' man to end coronavirus in Odisha
A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha's Cuttack district to appease the goddess and end
One more COVID-19 death in Kottayam; Kerala’s toll climbs to 8
The deceased is a Thiruvalla native who was employed in Sharjah.
This USB key claims to provide “anti-5G protection” and it costs over RM1,500
Lately, there’s a lot of misinformation that links 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are incidents of people destroying mobile towers and now it appears that some scammers are cashing in on 5G radiation fears.
Modi 2.0 Anniversary: The Crisis Managers In The BJP-Led NDA Government
While PM Modi, himself is skilled in handling every crisis, the decision of abrogation of Article 370, SC's decision on Ayodhya, and the Coronavirus pandemic introduced us to the crisis managers of the Modi 2.0 government.
Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe Covid-19
Roche said in a statement that it had joined forces with Gilead for a global phase III clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of using tocilizumab combined with remdesivir in hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 pneumonia.
After fact-checking Donald Trump, now Twitter flags Chinese spokesman's claim that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about COVID-19.
COVID-18 Watch: Hotels, airlines look for new revenue streams, hold on to cash to tide over liquidity crunch
Other steps like drastic cost control and a sharp reduction in future supply addition are also in the offing.
TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Report
ByteDance has quietly made a series of moves in recent months to transfer global decision-making and research capabilities out of its home country. The changes come at a time of heightened tension between the United States and China over trade, technology and the COVID-19 pandemic.
S&P cuts Rolls-Royce credit rating to junk on COVID-19 hit
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's cut engine maker Rolls-Royce's credit rating to junk on Thursday, citing the disruption caused to global air ...
NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic
Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.
Pan Pacific Swimming Championships pushed back from 2022 to 2026
The 2022 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships will be "deferred" to 2026 to accommodate changes in the international calendar due to the COVID-19 p
School dormitories to be used as isolation/treatment centres
The Federal Government on Thursday hinted that hotels and schools will be considered for use as isolation and treatment centres for COVID-19 patient ...
Covid takes toll on core sector, output slumps 38% in April
India Business News: Output of eight core sector industries plunged 38.1% in April — probably the steepest ever — led by an over 80% slump in cement and steel production d
Van Jones: Every White Person Has ‘Virus’ in Brain, It’s ‘Too Late to Be Innocent’
CNN host says even liberal, well-intentioned white people
World needs answers from China: Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO
As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Trump accused the UN agency of being a 'puppet' of China and had already suspended funding in mid-April.
New comprehensive I-T form to come in handy for taxman
Tax authorities will now have information regarding taxpayers' transactions in stocks and property, along with other financial transactions, in any given year after the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the new form 26AS — an annual information statement — on Thursday.
League-by-league guide to the return of football around Europe
With Switzerland on Friday following Italy's Serie A in setting a date for its return from the coronavirus shutdown, and the English Premier ...
'Lockdown boredom led me to smoke more weed’
Reece had big plans for his time during lockdown but instead he has found himself smoking drugs.
Over 1,000 cases recorded in four days as Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll surpasses 9,000
Three months after Nigeria confirmed its index COVID-19 case, more than 9,000 cases have now been recorded. Between May 26 and May 29, the country recorded a total of 1,234
Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim in June; North Rim to open
The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock next month after it shuttered temporarily over coronavirus concerns.
Gujarat: 608 discharged —highest in a day; 372 new cases reported in state
Ahmedabad comprised nearly 70 per cent of the total new cases for the day with 253 more testing positive for Covid-19. These include 17 cases from the rural jurisdiction of Ahmedabad, two of whom died -- a 52-year old man from Dascroi and another 60-year old woman from Viramgam taluka.
Reality for Malaysia’s university students: Online learning challenges, stress, workload; possible solutions for fully digital future until Dec
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Universities in Malaysia may already have practised online learning for students before the Covid-19 pandemic struck as a supplement to lectures, but the government’s plans to completely do away with physical classes and go fully digital for lessons until the end of this...
Coronavirus sinks US consumer spending; savings hit record high
U.S. consumers cut spending by the most on record for the second straight month in April while boosting savings to an all-time high, and the ...
CM takes stock of Covid situation at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
The high court, in an order of May 22, had raised several questions on the mismanagement at the Civil Hospital, while also enquiring if the senior-most bureaucrats and the health minister were aware of the dire condition the hospital was in
Covid effect? Debt Mutual Funds to face multiple headwinds
Since the lockdown was imposed in India to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, weak liquidity of underlying assets and redemption pressures have been a risk to the debt mutual funds.
Renters more likely to struggle in coronavirus crisis than homeowners, says study
The analysis was carried out by the Resolution Foundation and underlines the difficulties faced by those who do not own their property
Coronavirus in Bhopal: After Jamaatis and Jehangirabad, new areas become hotspot
Earlier, residents in Jeharingabad were blamed for the spread of the disease, because they did not follow social distancing norms.
U.S. high court rejects church challenge to Illinois pandemic rules
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to Illinois’ restrictions on religious services during the coronavirus pandemic, noting that the state had lifted the limits in question.
U.S. high court rejects church challenges to state pandemic rules
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges on Friday to curbs on religious services in California and Illinois during the coronavirus pandemic. In the California dispute, the nine justices split 5-4 in rejecting a bid by South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista to block the rules issued by
Germany, Brussels seal pact on Lufthansa rescue plan, say sources
FRANKFURT, May 30 ― Germany and the European Commission have reached a pact on a giant Berlin-funded rescue plan for coronavirus-hit Lufthansa, a Commission spokeswoman and a source close to the negotiations said yesterday. Since the pandemic hit Europe, the Lufthansa group ― which also...
Test backlogs hit record levels in South Africa as global supplies are rationed
South Africa, which has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the African continent, is at the mercy of global suppliers who arbitrarily allocate their test kits to the world’s continents and then to specific countries, according to health officials
Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces COVID-19 'hurricane'
Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus ...
Twin Cities simmer as curfews imposed to counter riots go into effect
An 8 p.m. CT curfew for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., went into effect Friday following three nights of violent, chaotic demonstrations following the death of George Floyd that climaxed Thursday night with rioters setting a police station ablaze.
Brazil COVID-19 death toll hits 27,878, surpassing hard-hit Spain
Brazil on Friday reached 27,878 coronavirus deaths, official figures showed, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.
Delhi Govt takes over 5 hotels for Covid wards
With a rise in the number of Covid-19 positive cases, the Delhi government on Friday took over five hotels, including Crowne Plaza in Okhla phase-I, and Surya in New Friends Colony to be converted into hospitals for treating coronavirus (Covid-19) positive patients
GPs and home visits
A chara, – I hope that the ongoing deliberations of our Oireachtas Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response will also include an examination of how GPs deliver medical care to patients confined to their homes.
Learn what type of COVID-19 testing is available, accuracy of tests as widespread testing comes to SC
Efforts to increase widespread testing are seen by mobile testing centers that have popped up across the state.
COVID-19 patient on oxygen support says United Hospital is asking him to leave
In what is the latest in a string of complaints against the United Hospital, a coronavirus patient has said the private facility is asking him to move to "some other hospital".
MASS Design Group outlines redesign strategies for restaurants following coronavirus
US architecture firm MASS Design Group has suggested that restaurants add barriers, remove bar seating and seek local produce sources to curtail infection and promote social distancing to allow patrons to safely eat out following the coronavirus lockdown.
Quarantine debates in Zanzibar conjure memories of colonial racial segregation
In light of Zanzibar’s complex history of racial segregation in the name of public health, social distancing and quarantine measures have been controversial in the fight against COVID-19.
FDA asks drugmakers to recall several diabetes drugs over contaminants
US health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The Food
Ontario mulls regional reopening due to expected increase in testing data
TORONTO — Ontario is implementing an expanded COVID-19 testing strategy, including targeting specific sectors and using mobile teams, and the increased data that's expected to follow is prompting the premier to consider a regional approach to reopeni
'Boris Johnson has presided over a broken Kingdom in which Covid-19 has been able to flourish'
Peter Flanagan says Johnson’s failure to sack Dominic Cummings is just another in a long line of disastrous moves for the UK.
Italy wants independent probe into origin of pandemic, backs India’s call for reform of WHO: Italian minister
With Italy and India set to take on the presidency of the G20 in 2021 and 2022, Amendola said the two countries would also play a key role in helping shape the post-Covid-19 world order, including global supply and value chains and ways to recover from the economic crisis created by the pandemic.
MotoGP races in Britain, Australia canceled amid pandemic
The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be canceled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers on Friday said COVID-19 pandemic “and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events.” The British Grand Prix had been scheduled for Aug.…
The science behind the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch tomorrow
On Saturday, two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will make history by traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) in a privately funded spacecraft, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, and Crew Dragon capsule.
Chilean student hits the roof for online classes during pandemic
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - To keep from falling behind in her studies amid the coronavirus pandemic, first-year Chilean college student Paulina Romero climbs onto her roof each day in search of a cell signal strong enough to transmit her online classes.
PGA Tour Canada cancels 2020 season due to COVID-19
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada said on Friday it had decided to cancel its 2020 season due to border restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic that also requires mandatory quarantines for those entering the country.
Monkeys steal COVID-19 blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel ...
How to beat COVID-19, by Buhari - The Nation Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the support of developed countries and international financial organisations to poorer countries ...
Covid-19: Here are the rules and dates for grades going back to school
The Department of Education has released rules and guidelines as the country gears up to reopen schools.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
The Western Cape's new scenario planning 'has indicated that we expect to experience our peak at the end of June or beginning of July'.
Coronavirus: Hughton welcomes Premier League return and pressures of 'mini-tournament'
Chris Hughton is delighted the Premier League has been cleared to resume after months of being suspended.
Rep. Greg Steube: 'Some Left-Wing Democratic Governors Want Nothing More than to Destroy Their States' Economies'
Some left-wing Democrat governors want to damage their states' economies with extended coronavirus-related lockdowns, noted Rep. Greg Steube.
Johnson Invites Trump to Attend Virtual Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June
LONDON (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson invited US President Donald Trump during phone talks to take part in a virtual Global Vaccine Summit scheduled for 4...
Trump cuts World Health Organization ties over COVID-19 response
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government's imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
Greece bans Irish tourists from visiting due to poor coronavirus record
Greece has released a list of 29 countries from where it will accept tourists - and Ireland does not make the list
City police begin booking drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
The city police have begun booking habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, a law under which preventive dete
Online resources for kids and families during COVID-19
Google has many products and programs to help families create healthy digital habits and help them stay safe online.
Eight US companies will manufacture NASA’s COVID-19 ventilator
Eight US companies will manufacture the ventilator designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and fast-tracked by the FDA.
Mackenzie Tour cancels 2020 season due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions
The Mackenzie Tour, Canada's men's professional golf circuit, has cancelled its season.A stepping stone to the top-tier PGA Tour, the Mackenzie Tour had to
Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts
People love their electric cars. But not so much the bulky batteries and related power systems that take up precious cargo space.
China's cover-up of Covid-19 led to global pandemic and loss of a million lives: Trump
China has total control over WHO despite only paying $40 million a year compared to what US has been paying, which is approximately $450 million a year, says Trump
Covid Lockdown may be confined to 13 cities; hotels & malls could open
The national directives on new lockdown are likely to be issued on May 31 for next fortnight.
Quebec says 41 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening
A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks after the reopening
2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift – New Videos and Footage
We put together all the information you might crave, including some videos and footage showcasing the BMW 5 Series Facelift.
Covid-19: New York City 'on track' to begin reopening week of 8 June, says Cuomo
New York City has already met guidelines surrounding falling deaths and declining hospitalizations and is expected to meet criteria concerning hospital and testing capacity next week, Cuomo told reporters
Greece will reopen to tourists from 29 countries beginning June 15, will conduct random testing
Greece will begin lifting its coronavirus lockdown for business and travel ahead of the peak summer tourism season, officials announced Friday.
Islamic State: The Coronavirus Pandemic is a Punishment for Our Enemies
CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State (IS) said the coronavirus pandemic was divine punishment for its enemies, according to an audio broadcast on Thursday, where the jihadists also vowed more attacks. The person on the tape, which was posted on one of the militants’ websites but could not be verified by Reuters, identified himself as IS spokesman Abu Hamzah al-Quraishi.
Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent
A test to check if the person is negative is only done if the patient has severe Covid-19 symptoms. Mumbai now has 16,008 recovered patients, and 19745 active cases.
Congress alleges corruption in PPE purchase
Accusing some Ministers of indulging in corrupt practices in the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and other medical appliances for COVID-19 treatment, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee wor
Federal judge demands ICE explain why it can’t immediately begin testing NW immigration detainees for coronavirus
Judge tells ICE to explain by Tuesday why it isn't testing immigration detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in SeaTac. The ACLU and Northwest Immigration Rights Project argue that medically...
European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
By Carl O'Donnell and Pushkala Aripaka European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.
Pandemic could spur more states to approve sports, online betting
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits.
Condition in kids with possible COVID-19 link being studied in Canada
British Columbia and Alberta have become the latest provinces in Canada to investigate cases of an unusual syndrome in children, which doctors around the wo
Trump has one of his most authoritarian weeks yet as president as the US surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths
In free, democratic societies, it's not normal for leaders to threaten deadly violence against their citizens in any context.
Tenants plan suit against NYCHA officials for coronavirus response
Distraught public housing residents plan to sue the New York City Housing Authority after 1241 tenants died of COVID-19 and thousands more were sickened because the buildings were not properly
Couple finds new way to celebrate after destination wedding canceled
COVID-19 canceled their destination wedding, but it didn't stop this couple from expressing their love, social distancing style.
New Set Of Reforms Will Help Transform Agriculture From A Bottomless Pit Of Subsidies To An Enterprising Industry
Tech-enablement of the agricultural value chain and information dissemination among stakeholders is important.
Five hotels to be extensions for private hospitals
This will increase number of beds that are available for COVID-19 patients, says Delhi government
Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3
South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.
Redesigning business processes for contactless operations
Blog » As the world fights against Covid19, businesses are desperately struggling to cope and sustain in the rapidly evolving commercial landscape. Long-lasting
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as protests erupted for a second day in Spain on Friday against layoffs by French carmak
Muslim Judicial Council urges mosques not to reopen yet
The MJC said it believed the decision to reopen places of worship such as mosques should not be made hastily while the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise.
Govt needs to focus especially on youth
The extended lockdown in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 has acted as a trigger causing spike in number of people experiencing stronger forms of mental health issues which were earlier mild. According to experts, this is the time when the government should focus especially on the youth in a
ICMR-NIN to conduct rapid Covid survey in Hyderabad
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a rapid survey
COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN chief Antonio Guterres
“We must avoid it. The pandemic has demonstrated our fragility. Despite all the technological and scientific advances of recent decades, we are in an unprecedented human crisis, because of a microscopic virus,” the UN Secretary General said on Thursday to the high-level event on Financing For Development.
Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools
New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19
Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts
Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.
New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim global hold
New Zealand on Friday had all but eradicated the coronavirus from its shores with just one person in the nation of 5 million known to be still infected, but developments elsewhere were generally grim,
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated on Thursday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by Saturday.
MCD unlikely to resume property tax collection from June 1
The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) will not resume property tax collection from June 1. The tax section of the corporation was closed for the public since the middle of March due to Covid-19 pandemic due to which many property tax payers of the city have not submitted their property
Non-contact federations ask govt to reconsider impact of restricting sport
For the sake of the survival of the sports economy during the Covid-19 lockdown, these federations appealed to government to consider the economic and health impact of restricting organised sport in South Africa.
Colombian rebel group ELN open to UN global cease-fire: Report
Colombian rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) on Friday said they would be willing to participate in a three-month global cease-fire in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Doc trapped in Fortune Hotel blaze rescues 3 colleagues
Fire department helped 25 doctors on Covid-19 duty who were lodged at the hotel to safety; they have been relocated to Taj Mahal Palace and Trident hotels
Texas Turns It Around After a Spike in Coronavirus Cases
Texas has seen a steady decline in the seven-day average of new Chinese coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and test positivity.
Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots
Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.
StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus
StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus
The Human Cost of Climate Change
As climate change disasters become more frequent and the political will to combat climate change is insufficient, more efforts are needed to reduce the enormous human costs.
Covid treatment at VS Hospital not feasible: AMC
Another reason cited was that those who opt for regular treatments and OPD services at VS Hospital, will face difficulties if beds are reserved here for Covid-19 treatment, “which can further increase the mortality rate.”
SAHRC urges Motshekga to postpone reopening of schools by a week
Teachers returned to school this week and already there've been several COVID-19 infections confirmed at a number of schools.
David Attenborough Is Releasing A New Netflix Film And Book On Climate Change
David Attenborough is releasing a new book and film called ‘A Life on our Planet: My Witness Statement and Vision for the Future.’
COVID-19 impact | Blackberrys to align physical stores with digital capabilities
Premium menswear brand Blackberrys is gearing up to restart its business after the COVID-19-led disruption.
Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur
Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Scouts pushing forward during pandemic
Like all groups and clubs, Ballarat's Scout groups have been forced to make huge adjustments over the past two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an...
No rodeo festival dashes Wyoming city's hopes amid COVID-19
The Just Dandy women's clothing store in downtown Cheyenne has endured fire, flooding, recessions and so far the coronavirus pandemic, but will this year's cancellation of the city's famous cowboy-and
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise
Walvis Bay residents, leaders welcome lockdown
RESIDENTS and leaders at Walvis Bay have applauded the president for what they describe as swift action to curb the spread of Covid-19 at the harbour town.
Turkey to partially lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that a series of restrictions, which were previously imposed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 tally in Dharavi goes up to 1,715 with 41 new cases: BMC
Of the 41 new patients, as many as seven were found in Matunga Labour Camp locality of Dharavi alone, he said.
Saeima supports reducing restrictions for sports and culture activities
On Thursday, 28 May, Latvia’s Saeima approved the government’s approved decision retarding lifting certain restrictions imposed on education, hobby groups, sports and culture activities during the COVID-19 state of emergency, BNN was told by Saeima press-service.
Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus
The game will be a drug development simulator
128 fresh COVID-19 cases in J-K; number rises to 2,164
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 128 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising its tally to 2,164, officials said. "128 new positive cases of coronavirus were detected in the union territory on Friday," they said. While 36 of these cases are from Jammu, 92 are from Kashmir, the officials said. They said
South Africa’s diesel shortage to last several weeks
A shortage of diesel fuel in South Africa will ease up in a few weeks when about 30% of its refining capacity, idled because of a drop in demand spurred by the Covid-19 lockdown, will return to service.
COVID-19 tally in Dharavi goes up to 1,715 with 41 new cases
The tally of COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, Mumbai's largest slum, rose to 1,715 on Friday after 41 more people tested positive for the infection, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No new death was reported in Dharavi, due to which the toll remained unchanged at 70, the
Central University cuts fees by 50% over Coronavirus
Central University has reduced its fees for the 2020-2021 academic year for as much as 55% in some programmes in order to provide support to parents and students post COVID-19.
Around 7,800 hospital beds required in WC for COVID-19 peak, estimates show
The peak of the infection was expected to be around the end of June and beginning of July.
The pandemic has tightened Putin's economic grip but spells trouble for the future
The coronavirus has allowed Vladimir Putin to expand the Russian state's involvement in its economy, but it creates some long-term issues.
France to reopen cafes, end domestic travel limit
PARIS, May 29 ― France yesterday announced the long-awaited nationwide reopening of bars, restaurants and cafes from June 2, albeit with restrictions, and lifted limitations on domestic travel in time for the summer holidays. In the capital Paris, where the risk of coronavirus spread remains...
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases takes tally to over 17,000
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000, authorities said. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Heath minister Satyendar Jain in a virtual joint press
Care home lockdown plan was rejected by ministers at the peak of the coronavirus outbreak last month
Downing Street received an 11-point plan proposing 'a further lockdown of care homes' from PHE on April 28. The moves were not included in the action plan unveiled by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Adah Sharma on pandemic: Hope we come out of this as kinder people
Actress Adah Sharma has no idea about how or when shooting will resume amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and is hoping
Lockdown entire country for 10 days rather than easing restrictions – CEGA to Akufo-Addo
Center for Ethical Governance and Administration (CEGA) has called on President Akufo-Addo not to ease restriction as the number of Coronavirus cases has surged to over 7000.
Home Education in the Age of Coronavirus
Parents are now having to weigh their fear of the threat of coronavirus infection in traditional classrooms with the challenges of educating their child at home.
Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends
Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
Addressing the virtual West Coast Summit of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Sandhu said that India's supply of antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the US has given the two countries enough confidence and have played an important foundation.
Gauteng's spike in COVID-19 cases due to Merafong mine infections - Makhura
Over the last week, there has been an increase of 921 cases, the biggest weekly jump since the virus hit Gauteng.
Blood test to check for undetected cases in South
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases
Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases. During his talks with the chief ministers, Shah sought to know the areas of concern of the states and the sectors they want to open up further from June 1, the official said.
Chaos and jams at Delhi borders
Chaos and jams at Delhi borders. The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.
Safety fears over drug hyped to treat the coronavirus spark global confusion
A study that suggested using hydroxychloroquine — a malaria drug — to treat people with COVID-19 could be dangerous has slowed clinical trials, but the study itself has also been questioned.
Govt employees asked to donate one-day salary
SHILLONG: After the state government restored the deferment of salary for May, the Meghalaya State Government Employees Federation, has urged its members to contribute one-day salary to help the government in the fight against COVID-19.Earlier, the F
Peshawar's Hayatabad hospital forced to turn COVID-19 patients away over shortage of beds
The HMC has seen a rise in COVID-19 patient admitting themselves for treatment as the complex is the only one offering plasma therapy for the infections
Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk
Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood
Be transparent about MPs coronavirus infections – Mahama to Parliament
Former President John Mahama has called for transparency following the confusion over the state of COVID-19 infection in Parliament.
Erin O'Toole promises increased childcare support as part of COVID-19 economic recovery plan
Both frontrunners in the Conservative leadership race, O'Toole and Peter MacKay, have now released their plans for leading Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis
NYPD: Man shot by officers later dies of coronavirus
NEW YORK — A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.
A new dawn in Afghanistan
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment. The median forecast from a Reuters poll of economists
Marc Thiessen: Trump must threaten China with 'brain drain' and 'capital flight' amid Hong Kong crackdown
Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen previewed President Trump's Friday announcement dealing with China on "The Story" Thursday, predicting that the president would "impose sanctions" on the Beijing government in response to its moves to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy.
Austrian leaders Linz docked six points for breaking coronavirus rules
Austrian league leaders LASK Linz have had six points deducted for breaking coronavirus rules regarding training sessions, the APA news agency and ...
FMG appoints Claire Owens as new managing director
Huddersfield-based incident management and recovery business FMG, appointed Claire Owens as a new managing director in March, at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.
Coronavius pandemic | 2,211 police personnel found COVID-19 positive in Maharashtra; 25 dead
Of the total number of police personnel who succumbed to the infection, 16 are from Mumbai. Three others are from Nashik rural, two from Pune and one each from Solapur city, Solapur rural, Thane and the Mumbai ATS, the official said.
Cruz, Lee on Next Virus Legislation: Recovery, Not Relief Legislation
Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee said tax cuts and deregulation are needed to help small businesses recover in the wake of coronavirus.
CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe
Governments of Nasarawa and Gombe States have inaugurated three new isolation centres equipped by the Private Sector-led ...
How Will Africa Fare After COVID-19? By Haleed Sulemana
The African Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) that would see African countries trade within its borders without priority to Western countries should be fast-tracked and made operational. This will allow the African Union and other African sectors to easily assert their agency globally.
Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0
The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 percent of the positive cases in the country.
Pak Govt has no immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown
Islamabad : The Pakistan government has said that it has no immediate plan to go for a stricter lockdown, despite thousands of new COVID-19 cases, as well as deaths, it was reported on Friday.Speaking to Dawn news on Thursday, Information Minister S
Sun Pharma gains 5% on DGCI nod to initiate clinical trial of drug on COVID-19 patients
Nafamostat is approved in Japan for improvement of acute symptoms of pancreatitis and treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
We will not change Covid-19 testing policy: Gujarat to HC
Says allowing unrestrained testing could lead to fear psychosis; also cites expert panel’s report, ICMR guidelines to support decision
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from the University of Groningen and Netherlands Institute for Space Research have now used a record-sized sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect on igniting AGNs.
DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for COVID-19 posthumously
According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that the employee had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death. However, when they learnt that he had died due to coronavirus, the areas he may have accessed were sanitised.
FTSE 100 up as AstraZeneca, GSK climb on vaccine hopes
LONDON, May 29 ― UK shares ended higher yesterday, helped by drugmakers AstraZeneca and GSK as markets looked for more progress in the development of a Covid-19 vaccine, while optimism over the reopening of the economy persisted. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose another 1.2 per cent after ending...
Used Car Seller Billionaires Ernie Garcia II And Son Accused Of Insider Trading In Lawsuit
The father and son team behind Carvana, the online used car seller, along with the company’s directors and investment firms controlled by the Garcias, allegedly traded on coronavirus fears to buy up shares at “bargain basement prices.”
HC reconstitutes bench hearing Covid pleas
Bench of J B Pardiwala and I J Vora that heard suo motu petition and other pleas on Covid-19 pandemic has been restructured. The bench of Chief Justice Vikram N
Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful: Sources
Rosneft has told the energy ministry it would be difficult to maintain cuts to the end of the year, as it has had to cut shipments to major buyers, such as Glencore and Trafigura, despite good demand, two sources close to the talks said on condition of anonymity.
7 more deaths take EC's COVID-19 fatalities to 77
The Eastern Cape government said that COVID-19 screening, contact tracing and testing would be bolstered in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, Chris Hani and OR Tambo municipalities.
On June 1, Coronavirus Restrictions in NSW Will Ease Even More – Here’s What You Need to Know
Not only will you be able to holiday within the state (good news: the ski season officially begins on June 22), you’ll also have an even greater chance of scoring a table at your favourite restaurant.
Layoffs, pay cuts and shutdowns as major South African hotels count R1.7 billion in losses
South African hotel and gaming group Tsogo Sun has recorded R1.7 billion in exceptional losses for the full year ended March 2020, after a nationwide Covid-19 lockdown led to a near-complete closure of its hotels.
Ennerdale police station closed after officer tests positive for COVID-19
The station was evacuated for deep cleaning and decontamination, while members who had come into contact with the infected officer were undergoing screening and testing.
IIT Roorkee to conduct research for identifying antiviral to tackle COVID-19
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct research on the identification of antiviral to treat COVID-19.
Seven straight days without a Covid case
New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...
UN chief appreciates India's assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: T S Tirumurti
Tirumurti, who assumed charge as India's Permanent Representative to the UN last week, presented his credentials virtually as telecommuting arrangements are in place at the UN headquarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Lockdown was not the way to battle Covid-19’
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi government of enforcing a nationwide lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic without any proper planning. Under the Speak Up India campaign, Baghel said the pathogen came from Arab and European countries. As only 500
Darlington MP admits to taking train 225 miles from London to the North East while showing signs of coronavirus infection
Peter Gibson, the Conservative MP for Darlington, County Durham revealed on social media over the weekend that he travelled from London to self-isolate in the North East in March.
Does Gap Inc Have Enough Cash To Survive Covid-19 Demand Shock?
With most retail stores shut and people holding off on discretionary spending, chains such as Gap Inc may be looking at an existential crisis - a big change from typical growth issues they tackle every day. The company’s stock has fallen 50% this year reflecting the demand shock that may push it...
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Gov't committed to making Internet access a right, says minister
MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams says COVID-19 has brought into...
Doug Liman to direct Tom Cruise film shot in space
Doug Liman will direct Tom Cruise in the first narrative feature film to be shot in space.
Inside How Monster Energy Supercross Is Running The Last Seven Events In Utah
Monster Energy Supercross returns this weekend after being shut down due to the pandemic. When it returns, all remaining races will be in Utah and without fans. Here's an inside look.
The number of coronavirus tests done in every province in South Africa
New data presented by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reveals how many Covid-19 tests have been conducted in South Africa across all provinces to date.
In-Depth: Is Herd Immunity our best bet in the fight against coronavirus?
With many countries easing lockdown restrictions, the debate on Herd Immunity has gained traction. What is Herd Immunity and is it achievable, here is all you need to know:
Maha continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; biggest single-day spike of 248 cases reported
Karnataka recorded a biggest Single-day spike of 248 COVID-19 cases with returnees from Maharashtra continuing to add to the state's tally, taking the virus count to 2,781 on Friday. One casualty was reported and with this the COVID-19 death toll has gone up to 48, the health department said. A
Flight operations to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by Diwali: Hardeep Singh Puri
Domestic flight operations resumed in a staggered manner after a gap of two months on May 25.
Vermont barbers, stylists reopening as restrictions ease
Hair stylists and barbers are back in business Friday as part of the latest round of business reopenings in Vermont from COVID-19 shutdowns.
Veterans help UK children keep calm, cope with virus stress
Hula hoops, camouflage mats and tires aren't typical supplies needed during the coronavirus pandemic. But they’re useful props as British army veteran Mike Hamilton prepares to lead children in a mili
Goa CM bats for lockdown extension; wants malls, gyms to open
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the current phase of lockdown, slated to end on May 31, should be extended till June 15 considering the overall COVID-19 scenario in the country, where the case count has crossed the 1.6 lakh-mark. Sawant, who spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Probe opens into B’desh hospital fire
Dhaka : The Bangladesh Fire Service has formed a four-member panel to investigate a fire that burned down the isolation unit and killed five patients, including three COVID-19 positive, at the United Hospital in Dhaka, it was reported on Thursday.The
US major airlines roll out more options to avoid staff lay-offs
The top three U.S. airlines, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are rolling out fresh programs to induce tens of thousands of employees to ...
COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: non-citizens have a right to protection too
Arbitrary differentiation between citizen and non-citizen is causing migrants to suffer the worst of the pandemic.
Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral
A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.
Uttar Pradesh reports 1 more COVID-19 death, total cases rise to 7,284
One more person died of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, while 114 fresh cases pushed the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 7,284, officials said. With one more death, the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 in the state has reached 198. "The total number of cases
Mkhize: We must accept new reality that COVID-19 will be here for long time
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and other Health Department officials briefed the country on the effectiveness of the lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic..
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs
Carmaker Renault said on Friday that it would cut nearly 15,000 jobs, including 4,600 at its core French operations, as it seeks to steer out of a cash crunch exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
Instructions issued for 20-21 grant to MP’s urban bodies
The Tied Grant will be distributed to the cities with a population more than one million on the basis of the performance standard set by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. The basic
'Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar, two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
Maha has 116 COVID deaths, highest 24-hr toll
Mumbai/Nagpur: With 116 deaths reported on Friday, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day. “As many as 2,682 more people have tested positive of coronavirus today, taking the total count in the state to 62,228. One hundred and sixteen people have succumbed to the disease today. Till now, 2,098 deaths have […]
District hosp of Bageshwar to treat Covid patients
The Covid-19 patients of Bageshwar district would now be treated in the district itself. In an order, the secretary medical health and family welfare, Amit Negi said that district hospital (DH) Bageshwar would now function as dedicated Covid hospital. The trauma hospital of the DH has been notified
11 new Covid-19 cases surface in State
At least 11 new cases of COVID-19 infection surfaced in Jharkhand on Thursday, health officials said. The findings took the total number of COVID-19 cases in State to 469, as per a bulletin shared by the National Health Mission (NHM) by the time this report was filed. Out of the 11 patients, at
29,240 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 611
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 29,240 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
PPE manufacturers complain about lack of clarity on standardisation guidelines
Hula Global, a Noida-based company which is into manufacturing and distribution of personal protection equipment, was counting on the huge windfall opportunity post-COVID-19 outbreak.
Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19
Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
Canada GDP in April fell a record 11% as COVID-19 shutters economy
Gross domestic product in March fell by 7.2 percent from February, the most severe month-on-month plunge ever, although the decline was less than the 9 percent predicted by analysts. Statscan said the March and April decreases were likely the largest-ever consecutive monthly declines.
5 Covid patients discharged after treatment at BGH
Five Corona-positive patients, whose reports came out negative were discharged from Bokaro General Hospital on Wdnesday. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the district administration officials, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Pathak and the doctors and officials of BGH bid
Jawa returns, this time as a breath of life
In mid-March, it was felt that India would probably require lakhs of ventilators when Covid-19 cases would rise in May. Pre-empting this and the need for ventilators, a team
Hyderabad steps up efforts to keep cops safe
After a few of its personnel tested positive for Covid-19, the Hyderabad City Police is intensifying its efforts to keep its men,
Over 96,000 COVID-19 tests yet to be processed in SA - Health dept
The department said this was the result of a lack of extraction kits as demand for testing increased globally.
OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, 7T get Epic Game Store via new OxygenOS update
A new OxygenOS 10 update is rolling out for the OnePlus 6, 6T, 7 and 7T. It brings several improvements and Epic Games Store to the Game Space.
Immorality: A threat bigger than Corona
Long before COVID had sabotaged Pakistan, and had influenced the government to impose emergencies in hospitals and lockdowns to restrict
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers, including over the status of Hong Kong and the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Harvard Medical Students Partner With Crowdsolving Platform Groopit To Launch Yelp-Like Covid-19 Testing Review Platform
First-year med students Dylan Cahill and J.C. Panagides were intent on giving people first-hand insight into testing sites across the country.
The pandemic has tightened Putin's economic grip but spells trouble for the future
The coronavirus has allowed Vladimir Putin to expand the Russian state's involvement in its economy, but it creates some long-term issues.
Coronavirus: Hughton welcomes Premier League return and pressures of 'mini-tournament'
The return of the Premier League is "brilliant news" and the remainder of the season could be an int...
The pandemic has tightened Putin's economic grip but spells trouble for the future
The coronavirus has allowed Vladimir Putin to expand the Russian state's involvement in its economy, but it creates some long-term issues.
Covid-19 crisis and India’s next government
The Covid crisis has politicised a new crop of leaders who are young, smart, and committed to the country
Experts Fear Minneapolis Protests Will Trigger Spike In Coronavirus Cases
With the coronavirus-related death rate rising in the state, Minnesota health officials are greatly concerned that protests will result in a devastating surge of Covid-19 cases and fatalities.
Qualcomm, Qorvo & Jabil: Apple Suppliers Have Been Left Behind From The Rally. Time To Buy?
Apple stock is up about 5% year-to-date, despite the Coronavirus pandemic, driven by its strong balance sheet and fast-growing services business, which makes it a safe haven of sorts. However, most of Apple’s suppliers have not fared as well. Our indicative list of 6 key suppliers for the iPhone...
24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880
As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 24, 11 are from Goalpara, three each from Nalbari and Tinsukia, two from Dibrugarh and one each from Kamrup, Nagaon, Karbi
New blood test to check for undetected Covid cases
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
Declare your coronavirus status to help fight stigmatisation – Maurice Ampaw to MPs
Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has added his voice to the ongoing debate about whether public office holders, particularly members of Parliament must disclose their coronavirus status or otherwise.
Muthoot Capital Q4 profit falls 40% to Rs 14 crore on auto sector woes
The company attributed the poor set of numbers primarily to the troubles in the auto industry arising from the switchover to BS-VI emission norms and also the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last 15 days of the quarter.
Tracking Covid-19: Govt must add more features to drive Aarogya Setu adoption
Making Aarogya Setu open-source great for building trust, but the govt must add more features to drive adoption
Finance Ministry statement on controversial Covid-19 tender
PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, has been in the eye of a storm amid reports he authored a letter to the Health Ministry pushing for the payment of funds to suppliers of Covid-19 equipment.
What Kind Of Innovation Will We Apply To Build Our Post-COVID Food System?
As we imagine our Post-COVID food system, I want to discuss how we will unleash innovation to modernize a massive, brittle food production system and its support structures. Fundamentally, how can we innovate to better match food supply with demand?
Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in Bengal: CM
KOLKATA: As the fourth phase of Covid-19 lockdown draws to a close in India, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that all government and non-government offices will resume their operations from June 8 across the state.Addre
27,403 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 577
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 27,403 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
'Elon Musk Is Not A Lunatic': Revisiting The Dawn Of SpaceX
With SpaceX’s historic private launch of astronauts into orbit, here is the first Forbes profile of Elon Musk from 2003, shortly after the company was founded—and five years before the first Tesla rolled off the line.
Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi
FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.
First Solar Stock Set To Surge To Pre-Covid Peak Of $57?
Comparing the trend in First Solar stockover recent months with its performance during and after the Great Recession of 2008, we believe that the stock can potentially gain around 20% once fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak subside, to touch pre-crisis highs of around $57...
OPPO may be closer than ever to having its own Kirin-esque series of chips
According to a new report, the mobile device OEM OPPO is making progress with its dream of constructing a team to rival Huawei's HiSilicon division. This would enable it to build its own in-house chipsets, as this company and Samsung do. The move may enhance OPPO's efficacy as a global electronics player.
US major airlines roll out more options to avoid staff layoffs
The top three U.S. airlines, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are rolling out fresh programs to induce tens of thousands of employees to ...
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, tally 291
Nine more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, taking the number of coronavirus cases in the state to 291, officials said. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Hamirpur and four from Kangra, they said, adding that all of them had recently returned from other
Linwoood mosque prepares to welcome back worshippers
From noon today, gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed as Covid-19 rules are relaxed a little further. It comes just in time for Muslims...
What Could Go Wrong: FinTech Vs. Healthcare Covid-19 Crisis Innovation Series
The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the healthcare industry to catapult forward, make fundamental changes, and adopt new innovation. But will they take advantage of this opportunity, or will the need to keep the status quo get in the way?
Lawsuit seeks early, easier voting during COVID-19 pandemic
A lawsuit is seeking to ease Alabama’s restrictions on absentee ballots and in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, including to allow early voting as a way of mitigating transmission risk at t
'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'
'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'
Rice sowing not progressed much after April 10: Agriculture Ministry data
It may be noted that sowing of rice and other kharif crops is being undertaken amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Although farm activities are exempted from lockdown rules, the reasons are not known yet for slow area coverage under rice.
Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools
New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19
Social-media man who instigated attack against President granted bail
Bless Amedegbe, the man who instigated the public on social media to burn the house of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and also kill police officers enforcing COVID-19 measures has been granted bail in the sum of GHC100,000, with two sureties.
GST Council to meet next month; FinMin not for raising rates on non-essential items
The nationwide lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 for 21 days in the first leg in a bid to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.
West Virginia governor moves to allow youth sports with fans
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday said he will allow youth sports to resume games with spectators in the stands this summer as he moves to continue lifting coronavirus restrictions.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a new study.
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19. '38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic'
2020 British and Australian Grands Prix cancelled
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events
Judge rules against news agencies over nursing home stats
The state of Arizona doesn’t have to publicly reveal the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents of nursing homes, long-term facilities and retirement homes, a state judge ruled on Friday.
Chinese companies in India dither to join country’s fight against Coronavirus; Make negligible contributions for the sake of optics
The major Chinese companies including Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Oneplus whose annual revenue is approximately INR 60710 crore, have just contributed INR 24 crore (0.04%) for India’s fight against coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Universities plan to limit student access to campuses
Third-level institutions preparing for hybrid online and in-person approach
84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die
With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported
Coronavirus: Seville derby to relaunch LaLiga season on June 11
LaLiga will return with the derby between Sevilla and Real Betis on Thursday, June 11, it has been c...
France's Louvre Plans to Reopen on 6 July as Lockdown Eases
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Louvre, one of France's most famous museums, which closed on 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to reopen on 6 July, the museum...
Covid-19 lockdowns stimulate condom demand
Worldwide annual production of condoms is said to be approximately 25 billion. The world's largest manufacturer is Karex Berhad, which was founded in Malaysia in 1988. The condoms it produces are marketed under a variety of brand names in dozens of countries. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Karex temporarily halted…
VVIP choppers case: ED attaches Rs 385 crore asset of middleman Rajiv Saxena
The ED had contended before the HC that Saxena withheld information very strategically and has not disclosed full and true facts which were within his knowledge, relating to the commission of the offence. The matter is expected to be heard next on June 3.
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
OTTAWA — An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey
(Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to accept a shipment of ventilators from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the height of the coronavirus outbreak, the White House did not alert the FDA as it headed to New York and New Jersey, Reuters has learned.
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
OTTAWA - An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme C
A Roadmap to Our Coronavirus Summer and Fall
As lockdowns end, we still don’t know what to expect.
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
The information will help with contact tracing if a Covid-19 infection is later detected, officials said.
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in ...
Need to scale down domestic flights to contain Covid-19: Punjab health minister
Presiding over the review meeting of health department, Sidhu said that most of cases reported in Punjab are having the travelling history from other states and countries so as to prevent the community spread level, there is need to put focus on passengers especially coming from high risk states and countries.
Man electrocuted few weeks to wedding - The nation Nigeria
A middle-aged man identified simply as Chukwudi has reportedly died after he was electrocuted.The incident was said to have occurred at Opobo...
Puffy 'cotton ball' clouds are a rocket launch's most common nightmare. Here's why they delayed SpaceX's historic flight.
SpaceX and NASA delayed their historic astronaut launch on Wednesday after puffy clouds rolled in. They're the biggest threats to a rocket launch.
The Fort Detrick horror: a closer look at the US’ largest biochemical weapons research center
The Trump administration seems to turn a blind eye to growing international appeals for an investigation into an infectious disease research lab under the US Army, which once again shows its irresponsibility and arrogance on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, observers said.
JOHN HUMPHRYS: End these degrees of greed. As even the richest universities plead for Covid cash, it's an outrage many offer only debt and disappointment in return
JOHN HUMPHRYS: What they so often deliver is debt and disappointment. Something has gone horribly wrong in the past couple of decades and it's time to put it right.
Amazon Echo Look discontinued: Turns out having a camera watch you dress was too creepy after all
Way back in 2017 Amazon introduced a new experimental product, the Amazon Echo Look. Designed to bolster Amazon’s clothing business, the camera was intended to give you fashion advice by recording what you were wearing each day, rating its attractiveness using AI and also real human fashion experts, and suggesting purchases which could enhance your […]
Sohail F Rahman, wife fly to London by chartered plane amid pandemic
Sohail F Rahman, the chairman of one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates Beximco Group, has left Dhaka for London on a chartered plane as normal flight operations are suspended due to the coronavirus crisis.
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?
The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.
Wike to residents: lockdown will return if... - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said his administration would reintroduce the lockdown strategy of fighting the Coronavirus...
Student loan borrowers say the government is unfairly taking their tax refunds — here’s what they are doing about it
Other borrowers say their paychecks are being garnished during the coronavirus outbreak, even though the CARES Act was supposed to prohibit the practice.
States might turn to legalized gambling with budgets rocked by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the US as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can
Covid 19: Star hotels to add 2,000 beds for viral fight
India News: With the number of coronavirus cases on a surge, Delhi government on Friday decided to take over five starred hotels for conversion into temporary hos
Kurnool: 3 security guards sacked as Covid-19 patient attempts to flee
Following the missing of Covid-19 patient from the Kurnool Government General hospital, the hospital authorities have suspended three security guards.
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use of shared communion cups. A federal health official on Friday said the Centers for Disease Control and
COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has written Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i to consider reopening of worship places
Baldur's Gate 3 news to come throughout June
The Guerilla Collective Showcase will be home to new information on the upcoming RPG.
Tokyo Skytree to reopen June 1 after 3-month closure
The operator of Tokyo Skytree, a popular tourist destination in the Japanese capital, said Friday it will reopen the landmark tower on Monday after a three-month closure due to the spread of coronavirus infections. Tobu Tower Skytree Co said the 634-meter tower will reopen for shortened business hours from 9…
Roy Cooper and RNC remain at odds over convention as whispers about move to Tampa begin
A standoff over the Republican convention deepened after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ignored a GOP ultimatum to greenlight the gathering and demanded the party provide more details for its plan to mitigate health risks posed by the coronavirus.
Opioid overdoses on the rise in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s opioid-related deaths have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic began, the country’s chief public health officer said on Friday.
2 Mumbai schools to house Byculla, Arthur Road jail inmates
Earlier, the state home department had issued notification authorising district collectors to take provisional possession of government-owned or private buildings to designate them as temporary prisons to isolate inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic.
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?
The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?
The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.
Canada 'needs' airline industry, is monitoring day by day: minister
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is closely monitoring the slumping airline industry and extended a ban on large cruise ships to Oct. 31 to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said on Friday.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies. While the push by mostly developing nations, called the…
Coronavirus impact: Govt needs to act before COVID-19 slaughters the Rs 1 lakh crore Indian poultry industry
Poultry industry supports over 25 million farmers and employs over five million directly and indirectly in allied fields
Karnataka: No test if you are in institutional isolation for 7 days and show no symptoms
Any person who has completed seven days of institutional quarantine will undergo a medical check-up and will be sent for seven days of home quarantine. “If the person develops symptoms during home quarantine, health department staff will guide her to the hospital,” education minister S Suresh Kumar said in Covid-19 briefing on Thursday.
India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump
India Business News: From call centers to hotels to airlines, India’s key services industries have come to a standstill during the coronavirus outbreak, dragging the econo
Biden's head-turning comments on Asians resurface amid former VP's attacks on Trump 'xenophobia'
Republicans are highlighting Joe Biden's past head-turning comments concerning Asian Americans after the former vice president co-authored an op-ed this week accusing President Trump of "needlessly" and "cruelly" scapegoating foreigners during the coronavirus pandemic.
Half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms and understood need to self-isolate
Almost half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms, in a controlled experiment conducted by the ESRI.
Over 100 patients were discharged to Perth and Kinross care homes without a COVID-19 test in first seven weeks of pandemic
The figures were obtained by Councillor Alasdair Bailey after he had requested them from the chief officer of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Gordon Paterson at a meeting last week.
Nearly 50% of people don't know they need to isolate with less common Covid-19 symptoms
The ESRI study suggested that there was a significant gap in people’s knowledge of when to isolate.
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
New Delhi: With the highest spike of 7,466 more COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths reported in the past 24 hours, India's COVID-19 tally reached 1,65,799 on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of...
Aidan O’Shea fears club GAA may have to wait longer to return
Mayo footballer Aidan O’Shea would love to see the club game be the first to return when coronavirus restrictions are lifted but he believes that intercounty activity may be easier to control.
Relaxation of physical distancing may increase the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario
If physical distancing measures in Ontario are relaxed too much or too quickly, the province could see hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients as well as exponential growth in deaths, concludes new research involving a University of Guelph infectious disease modeller.
Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -
In Punjab, two more people died due to Covid-19 infection on Thursday while 19 new cases of Corona virus infected
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says
TOKYO — Curbs in Japan’s capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, citing the recommendation of an advisory panel.
Dialysis and COVID-19, a scary mix for renal patients
Western Bureau: The advent of COVID-19 has created a new challenge for diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease as, despite their conditions, they are forced, at least twice per week, to operate within the restrictions as it relates to social...
All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis
In a letter, the HSE informed nursing interns that they would all be guaranteed a job.
The wealthy will be on governments' radars in COVID-19 response
Taxes will be an obvious route for governments, and so will appropriation, says Citi
Christchurch woman launches The Teddy Project to gift toy bears to refugee children
Ditta came up with the idea after seeing children hunt for bears during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Supreme Ventures, PSOJ team up to assist Gregory Park residents
SUPREME VENTURES Group (SVG) Executive Chairman Gary Peart led a team through the streets of Gregory Park, St Catherine, as part of COVID-19 relief efforts orchestrated by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to support struggling...
India Q4 GDP data to be out today: Brokerages expect growth to reflect COVID-19 pain
Lockdown that began in last seven days of March is expected to have taken a toll on economic growth; economy is likely to have entered a recessionary phase with some agencies even estimating a contraction of over 5 per cent in FY21
EU agency: tracing apps must respect fundamental rights
A report on Thursday by the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) urges EU governments to respect fundamental rights when using contact-tracing apps to curb the spread of the coronavirus. It also calls for open-source solutions to enhance transparency and confi...
UN chief appreciates India's assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: Ambassador Tirumurti
India has sent essential drugs, testing kits and other medical assistance to many countries around the world, including to the US, to help fight the coronavirus that has infected over 5.8 million globally. The death toll from the pandemic has surpassed 358,373.
Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. — Sparsely populated Lowndes County, deep in Alabama’s old plantation country, has the sad distinction of having both the state’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
Roland Garros planning for fans not empty seats
The postponed French Open plans to return this September with fans still attending but practicing physical distancing
Lagos reforming physical planning to boost services
Lagos State has said it will institute reforms to boost physical planning and instil public confidence as part of the ease of doing business...
S&P: Indian economy will shrink by 5% in FY21 due to coronavirus crisis
In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings predicted India’s economy to contract 5% in the current fiscal year (FY2021), as the coronavirus pandemic con
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Trump
The US would announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US,...
Origin turns to gaming to fend off disruption
Origin Energy has teamed up with a computer game platform to offer customers rewards, one of several innovation strategies to keep ahead of a rapidly changing market.
Golf-PGA Tour's John Deere Classic cancelled due to COVID-19
REUTERS: The John Deere Classic scheduled for July in Illinois, which was supposed to be the fifth event of the circuit's revamped schedule, has ...
Mira Road: 12-year-old commits suicide for not being allowed to step out in lockdown
In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old boy from Mira Road killed himself after he wasn't allowed to step outside the house owing to the coronavirus scare and lockdown.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell answers your questions
Small businesses are hurting, but stepping up to play their part in the nations post-COVID recovery. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell was online today to answer readers questions.
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
What's the cost of Covid lockdown? Today’s GDP data will give an idea
To be sure, Indias growth was already at a six-year-low during the pre-lockdown period.
Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19
A total of 11 prisoners behind bars in Scottish prisons have returned to the Perth and Kinross
Safari park's luxury lodges opening delayed until Easter 2021
The opening of West Midland Safari Park's new luxury lodges has been delayed until next year due to coronavirus.
Kia Motors to invest additional $54 million in Andhra plant despite COVID-19 pandemic
Kia had earlier said the company has a long-term commitment to the Indian market and invested USD 1.1 billion in the manufacturing plant at Anantapur
In Senegal, the struggles of a small airline during coronavirus
Launching an airline in Africa is a notorious challenge in a continent and sector where opportunities are often crimped by regulations and national champions are dominant.
Staff test positive for corona : Southern Railway closes headquarters for 2 days
The Southern Railway has announced that the office of its headquarters in the city would be closed here two days following reports that some officers and staff members have tested positive for coronavirus. Continue Reading →
Covid-19 lockdown providing ideal environment for abusers as Women's Aid reports jump in calls during pandemic
Experts say Covid-19 restrictions are providing the ideal environment for abusers to exert their power and that partners are using the lockdown as a “weapon” against wives and girlfriends
AP 2020 2nd Inter exam dates announced; to be conducted on June 3rd
The exam for Modern Language II and Geography II were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q4FY20 GDP estimates out today: What's in store for India's economy
Economists and analysts indicated that the GDP figures released today will only offer an assessment of the early damage caused by Covid-19 outbreak. They also expect a sharp economic decline in upcoming quarters.
Some couples unfazed as registry weddings fall
COVID-19 has put many significant events on hold, but many couples have remained determined to tie the knot. The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) offers registry weddings at 10 locations islandwide and has been an ideal option for scores bound...
Caution needed on cross-country Covid-19 comparisons
Countries across the world currently report widely different mortality experiences with Covid-19 and this results in apparently very different disease impacts being reported in different countries.
Mayor Andy Street does not think Dominic Cummings acted within 'spirit of the law'
The Mayor of the West Midlands has said he does not think Dominic Cummings acted in the "spirit of the law" after driving to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.
Tories press First Minister as she confirms patients leaving hospitals and prisoners up for release will not be routinely tested for coronavirus
Patients leaving hospitals and prisoners awaiting release will not be tested for coronavirus as standard, the Scottish Government has reaffirmed.
North Sea green-hydrogen project welcomes a new partner
Neptune Energy (London) and DEME Group (Zwijndrecht, Belgiujm) have announced that DEME Offshore is joining the PosHYdon offshore hydrogen pilot as partner
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Use of distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures credited with giving the Jewish state an official COVID-19 death toll of around 280, equivalent to 31 per million inhabitants.
Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions
OSLO/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Norway and Denmark will allow tourists to travel between the two countries from mid-June, their governments announced on Friday, although border crossings with Sweden, where the number of COVID-19 infections is higher, will remain restricted.
Soros Reportedly Suggests Reviving 18th Century Bond Scheme to Help EU Weather COVID-19 Cost
The billionaire also described the coronavirus as a threat to "the survival of our civilization", which "moves very fast and in unpredictable ways".
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd': HRW and Johns Hopkins
Venezuela's low case count and death toll from the coronavirus are likely false and could in fact end up being thousands of times higher, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Johns Hopkins University.
Be careful in dealing with material info disclosure to investors: Sebi warns TCS
The regulator has asked the IT major to provide adequate and timely information.
Virgin Media Stores Set to Stay Shut for Good Post-Lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has seen UK high streets shut down completely, but as the lockdown measures ease up and non-essential stores get ready to open, Virgin Media has announced that it won't be reopening its door - ever again.
Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials amid safety concerns
The moves come after the WHO paused its hydroxychloroquine trial after The Lancet reported patients getting the drug had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats
Kenya records 127 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
17 patients have been discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours bringing the number of recoveries to 438
Coronavirus crisis could fuel the rise of terrorist organisations in Asia and Africa
In the face of rising unemployment and food scarcity, these groups may step in to fill the void left by governments.
Sebi warns TCS over disclosure of material information to investors
Sebi has also asked the company to ensure that disclosures provide adequate, accurate, explicit and timely information to the investors
All dressed up, no prom to go to
BOSTON (Reuters) - Like Cinderella, Emily Appleton dreamed of going to the ball and dancing with her Prince Charming. But the coronavirus spoiled everything.
Lai: Buhari taking Nigeria to the next level of irreversible change
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari is taking the country to the next level of irreversible change.
Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening
MONTREAL — Quebec's education department says a total of 41 students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 since elementary schools outside the Montreal area opened on May 11.
Contact tracing indicates Campbellton COVID-19 cluster might have spread to other parts of N.B.
New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said the Campbellton cluster of COVID-19 cases might have already spread to other parts of the province.
Banned driver led cops on Glasgow chase after being caught leaving lover’s home at 4am
A DRIVER banned for life who broke coronavirus measures and went on a five-mile police chase was jailed today for 16 months. Malcolm Hutcheon, 50, drove on three wheels in the latter part of the ch…
GoPro Labs gives users access to experimental features
The official GoPro Labs sandbox gives users access to tricks GoPro is testing behind the scenes.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights problems of women entrepreneurs in letter to FM
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Member of Parliament, Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman pointing out the challenges that the Women Entrepreneurs are facing.
Alfa Romeo to cover finance payments on new cars if you lose job due to coronavirus
The car manufacturer has become the first in the UK to cover finance payments for owners of new vehicles for up to seven months at no cost to the driver if they lose their job due to Covid-19
Over 150 Maharashtra Returnees Among 178 New Cases In Karnataka, State’s Covid-19 Tally Rises To 2,711
Among the Covid-19 cases in the state, 1,793 are active, 869 discharges and 47 deaths.
Chancellor extends coronavirus support for self-employed but for the final time
Rishi Sunak confirmed the scheme would not be coming to an end and that the self employed would be able to claim a grant for the second and final time
Facebook's rolls out 'Venue' app that acts as a 'second screen' where users can get commentary and content about live events in real-time
The app, called Venue, which was created by Facebook's New Product Experimentation team, acts as a 'second screen' for when users are watching sports or other live-streamed events.
Spain lifeguards banned from giving kiss of life because of coronavirus risk
The Spanish life-savers hired to keep foreign tourists and other beachgoers safe on their summer holidays will instead be told to stick to chest compressions and a cardiac balloon pump
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs
France's Louvre museum to reopen July 6, Versailles June 6
PARIS (Reuters) - The Louvre museum in Paris will reopen on July 6, it said on Friday, as France’s historical and cultural sites emerge gradually from the coronavirus lockdown.
EU promises billions to help companies weather the impact of Covid-19
Investment will focus on healthcare, space, defence, digital and green technologies
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
The best new songs of the week, featuring Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Freddie Gibbs and the Alchemist, and more.
Irishman’s love letter to New York during COVID
An Irish musician living in New York has produced a touching visual love letter to the silent city in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prominent Dublin violinist Gregory Harrington set the video to "The Nearness of You" and the powerful imagery shows the City That Never Sleeps in the middle of a giant slumber.
Watch Elon Musk and Jay Leno drive the Cybertruck through a tunnel beneath SpaceX's headquarters
Elon Musk stood on the back of the Cybertruck's retractable bed cover to show how sturdy it is.
Pakistan to setup national locust control cell to combat insects swarms
Speaking to reporters here, Information Minister Shibli Faraz said the efforts to control locusts were going on under a national strategy as there was a dire need to deal with it.
Europe divided on pace of lockdown easing says Euronews poll
The desire to ease restrictions in Italy, France and Germany is tempered by anxieties about the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection, an exclusive Euronews survey shows.
PSEB 10th result 2020 out on pseb.ac.in: How to check class 10, 8, 5 marks
PSEB result 2020: For students who have been promoted without conducting exams, the mark sheets will have 'promoted due to coronavirus' written on them
Premier League yet to make key decision which affects Aston Villa's survival hopes
The date of the Premier League’s return remains a provisional one for the time being, however; should a second spike of Covid cases emerge, then the threat of the league being curtailed will return
Shopian resident's sample tests positive for Covid-19 after death; J&K tally rises to 28
A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Shopian district tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death
Russia struggles to keep up in race for virus vaccine
Russia is among the countries racing to develop a vaccine but is no longer the vaccine developer it was in Soviet times and it is struggling to match virus research being carried out elsewhere.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
Milestone for 4x4 drivers helping Devon's COVID-19 response
The group, DC4x4R have helped with nearly 200 deliveries of PPE, medicines, care boxes and various other tasks
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas ...
Pakistan’s efforts to target India at OIC foiled by Maldives, UAE
An attempt by Pakistan to create an informal group of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Islamophobia has been thwarted by Maldives and UAE.
Black people in England are 3.4 times more likely to test positive for Covid-19 than people from white British backgrounds, study shows
Minority ethnic groups in England have a bigger risk of testing positive for Covid-19, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow.
Modi Sarkar 2.0 first anniversary: BJP’s core agenda fulfilled, but COVID-19 throws bigger challenges
Article 370 was nullified by the government with Parliament passing a resolution to this effect as well in August, and the state was bifurcated into union territories.
Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete: Forbes
Tennis News: Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete for 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic knocked soccer's Lionel Messi off top spot, according to Forbes. T
EXCLUSIVE: Benny the Butcher on Shady Not Signing Him, Shannon Sharpe Beef, Tekashi (Full)
Benny the Butcher came through for yet another VladTV interview, and this time around, he reacted to the impact of the coronavirus. He revealed tha...
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two meters to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.
NASA-SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch has just a 50 percent chance of liftoff for Saturday and could be moved to Sunday if weather does not improve
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the second attempt at launching Falcon 9 Saturday There is only a 50 percent probability it will happen, but officials said it could be moved to Sunday.
European Tour’s restructured 2020 schedule may be “a glimpse into the future”, says chief executive Keith Pelley
The restructured European Tour schedule for 2020 might be less of a temporary arrangement to rescue events from the coronavirus but “a little bit of a glimpse into the future”, says Chief Executive Keith Pelley.
Trump's feud with Twitter, explained in 30 seconds
The scuffle involves fact-checking, misinformation, and an executive order.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
(Reuters) - European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences’ (GILD.O) potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.
'Frightened' NHS tracer slams 'dreadful' system while waiting to make first call
EXCLUSIVE An NHS contact tracer is scared of speaking to her first coronavirus case more than 24 hours on from the 'shambolic' launch of the Test and Trace system
The return of Serie A: What's at stake
Italy's Serie A has been given the all-clear to return on June 20 after a three-month enforced absence in one of the epicentres of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ars verdict is in: Space Force is the best new series of 2020 (so far)
After checking its space-tech accuracy, we're back to review its comedy, bingeability.
Middleby's Premium Is Gone, But Longer-Term Demand Destruction Is A Real Concern
Covid-19 is hammering the foodservice industry, leading to a 9% organic decline in Commercial Foodservice revenue in Q1, and orders have declined sharply in Apr
Wife of JK Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest
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Global Covid-19 Tally Rises To Over 58.31 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.6 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increases to 24.3 lakh.
De Blasio says New Yorkers ‘have to improvise’ their way around town
New Yorkers will "have to improvise" how they get around town during the next phase of the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday.
Domestic Flights Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Cases Are Getting Detected Because... Read What Hardeep Singh Puri Says
"I say that these COVID-positive passengers were detected because we have the right systems in place and they are functioning efficiently," the minister said in an interview.
Coronavirus: Death of Belly Mujinga 'not linked to spit attack'
Police decide to take no further action over the death of Belly Mujinga, who died with coronavirus.
Trump And Twitter Continue Battle Over Free Speech
Trump and Twitter are at it again in a battle over Free Speech. Who get's to decide what is and is not censorship or misinformation? That depends on your
No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon
Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action
India urges for wider information sharing under tax treaties within BRICS
The tax heads of other BRICS nations shared the measures taken by their respective tax administrations and their thoughts on other agenda items like tax challenges posed by digitalisation and exchange of information.
Report: US considering charges against Venezuela's first lady
Four years ago, a minor player in the Venezuelan leadership was arrested in Colombia and extradited to the United States to face drug charges. He proved to be an important catch.
S.Africa: Update on DMRE interventions to combat the spread of COVID-19
South Africa's Department of Mineral and Energy Resources issued an update of the sector’s response to lockdown measures.
Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal
The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.
U.S. FDA asks five firms to recall diabetes drug with high levels of probable carcinogen
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
ISIS says coronavirus is 'God's divine punishment' and they are pleased the outbreak hit their enemies
In an audio broadcast posted on one of the militants' websites yesterday, the person on the tape identified himself as IS spokesman Abu Hamzah al-Quraishi.
Jason Kenney faces criticism for incorrectly referring to COVID-19 as ‘influenza’
Alberta premier repeatedly said the novel coronavirus is a minimal threat to most people, while experts disagree
Bolsonaro urges Brazil's Supreme Court to shelve 'fake news' probe
President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign ...
Covid-19: Form special cell for students, HRD Minister tells universities
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that a task force has been created in UGC and NCERT to resolve the different issues of students
Grunge survivor Mark Lanegan on new memoir Sing Backwards and Weep and why Liam Gallagher is 'not a bad person'
EVEN in the drug-filled, debauched annals of the rock and roll memoir, Mark Lanegan's Sing Backwards And Weep stands out.
Number of FDI projects in Northern Ireland fell last year, but report finds US investors largely unfazed by Brexit
THE number of foreign direct projects in Northern Ireland fell by 15 per cent last year, but a new survey from EY suggests overseas investment should remain relatively resilient despite the impact from coronavirus.
MPIC aid to help fight Covid-19 hits P348 Million
Infra conglomerate shows compassion via “Tulong-Kapatid” Makati, Philippines, 26th May 2020 - Donations of key anti-Covid 19 goods and initiatives, namely, food, water, medicines and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and its subsidiaries, reached P348 million this week.
Vancouver’s restaurant patios to expand onto sidewalks, curbside street spaces
The move is intended to help restaurants, now allowed to open with restrictions as part of British Columbia’s coronavirus pandemic plan, survive with less indoor seating
ACLU Exploits Pandemic to Promote Abortion
The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging an FDA rule that requires women to have an in-person clinic visit to obtain drugs to induce an abortion.
Why Nigerians must obey ban on inter-state travel - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria, like other countries across the world, is facing new realities. COVID-19 has forced us as individuals and countries to make difficult choices to...
7 in 10 Australian businesses have seen revenue loss due to the coronavirus, according to new ABS figures
The coronavirus has had a massive impact on Australian businesses.
Coronavirus: More retailers to reopen in plan to further ease lockdown
A REOPENING of more retailers and small outdoor weddings will be permitted from June 8 if the coronavirus infection rate remains under control, the first and deputy first minister have said.
Tory MP took train from London to North East after displaying coronavirus symptoms
Darlington MP Peter Gibson said he travelled the 250 miles prior to lockdown on advice from the virus helpline because he "had no London address" and had been sleeping in someone's spare room
North Carolina hospital turns to drones to aid Covid-19 response
(CNN) — Outside Charlotte, North Carolina, white drones that resemble tiny airplanes are being loaded with personal protective equipment and launched into the skies to...
AFP: Bulgaria Pins Hopes on TB Vaccine Against the Coronavirus
In the worldwide battle against COVID-19, scientists are investigating whether a century-old tuberculosis vaccine might offer some additional protection against the novel coronavirus. And Bulgaria -- one of the world's leading manufacturers of the vaccine -- is holding out hope of new markets for the many millions of doses it produces each year.
Live-house culture won't cede the stage to COVID-19
Seiichi Yamamoto, founder of Osaka live music venue Namba Bears, is employing a range of methods to keep his stage open to touring musicians.
Co Armagh mum's death 'robbed' family after cancer treatment halted due to Covid-19
THE family of a Co Armagh woman who died following a battle with cancer have said she will be remembered as a "real lady".
BookMyShow lays off, furloughs 270 employees
Online ticket booking platform BookMyShow has laid off or furloughed 270 employees as it expects its revenue to be "greatly reduced" in the coming months, hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Migrant crisis in SC: SG Mehta invokes vultures, prophets of doom, Sibal says don’t make it personal
“Some High Courts”, Mehta said, “are running a parallel government”, alluding to the fact that many High Courts had questioned the governments at the state and the Centre on their handling of the Covid crisis.
Dining in Europe after coronavirus: Restaurants get creative to lure tourists back
Restaurateurs want to adhere to social distancing rules while also trying to serve as many customers as health and safety measures will allow.
"Shocking": Court On Video Of Baby Near Dead Mother At Bihar Station
The video of a baby trying to wake its mother, lying dead at a train station in Bihar, horrified the nation and emphasized, once again, the appalling state of migrants making their way home after being stranded by the coronavirus lockdown. On Thursday, the Patna High Court took up the case, calling it "shocking and unfortunate".
COVID-19: Over 7,400 Cases Reported in Last 24 Hours, Biggest Single-Day Spike so Far; Total Tally Crosses 1.65 Lakh | Key Points
However, the recovery and discharge rate in COVID-19 cases has accelerated. "A total of 67,691 people have recovered from coronavirus in the country so far and in the last 24 hours 3,266 patients were found to have been cured.
How Nail Salons Are Planning to Reopen Amid COVID-19
Nail salons across the country are re-opening with new preventative measures in place.
As it ramps up public healthcare, India must give more room to private sector
Only a healthy nation can grow. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented India with an opportunity. The Indian healthcare system can go through a radical overhauling, where it can be more sustainable as well as responsive.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
Trump to Rebuke China on Muslims After Hong Kong Friction
President Donald Trump is poised to sign a measure that would punish Chinese officials for imprisoning more than one million Muslims in internment camps, as he looks to rebuke Beijing over its crackdown in Hong Kong and its response to the coronavirus.
COVID-19: Lagos govt reviews BRT occupancy to 42 passengers
The Lagos State Government has given approval to operator of BRT, to carry 42 passengers seated with no standing as against earlier directive
RIT scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics.
COP26 postponed till November 2021, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland says UN
Governments urged to boost renewable energy, conservation and other green measures as economies recover.
After Inserting Fact-Check Labels to Trump's Tweets, Twitter Flags China Official's Post on COVID-19
"When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!" Zhao said in a tweet posted on March 12.
Covid-19 crisis to cause FDI investment to the Republic to fall by 20% this year
The State is now in eighth spot in a ranking of most attractive European locations for FDI
Tom Cruise's SpaceX Movie in Space May Actually Be Impossible to Do
The director of the supposed first space movie said an action-packed blockbuster shot in space may be impossible to do.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures
What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?
[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques?
"I support that FG should reopen churches and mosques. At least we go to market everyday and people move from one place to the other."
'Space Force' Review: It's not 'Boots on the Moon' but brickbats for Steve Carell & John Malkovich's sitcom
Here's the review of Netflix original show 'Space Force' created by Steve Carell and Greg Daniels.
Covid-19 crisis to trigger 20% fall in FDI
The State is now in eighth spot in a ranking of most attractive European locations for FDI
Delta provides EV charging system to Kansai Electric for experiment
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics has recently cooperated with Japan-based Kansai Electric Power for an advanced validation experiment aiming to instantly control the frequency and manage the power resources of the power grid in response to transient load changes.
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas where they were planted and have become invasive. They now are reducing the region's biodiversity and the habitats available for wildlife.
7 of the best Squarespace templates for your blog
Whether your passion is travel, food, fashion, or more, these templates are your best bets.
Software Bug In Bombardier Airliner Made Planes Turn the Wrong Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: A very specific software bug made airliners turn the wrong way if their pilots adjusted a pre-set altitude limit. The bug, discovered on Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft fitted with Rockwell Collins Aerospace-made flight management systems (FMSes), l...
Covid-19 pandemic may create opportunities to deepen India’s engagement with Africa
India could also create a new fund for Africa and adapt its grant-in-aid assistance to reflect the current priorities. This could include support for new investment projects by Indian entrepreneurs especially in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Africa.
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for US business in China, says report
BEIJING, May 29 ― Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the fallout of the Covid-19 epidemic, according to a report from a business group. Ninety per cent of the 100 or so respondents said they were...
With nearly 7,500 cases, India's tally crosses 1.65 lakh cases
India on Friday crossed yet another spike in coronavirus cases as the country reported 7,466 new infections in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 1,65,799.The death toll rose to 4,706 with 175 deaths reported in a day. While the active cases are 89,987, those cured and migrated ads up to 71,105.
SwRI receives $1.9 million to identify potential treatments for COVID-19
Using Department of Defense supercomputers, Southwest Research Institute is virtually screening millions of drug compounds to search for and test possible treatment options for the novel coronavirus 2019.
HRD Minister asks universities to form special cells to address academic issues of students due to COVID-19
Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday interacted with heads of more than 45,000 Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) across the country through a webinar hosted by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru.
Merkel Is Seizing Her Chance to Revolutionize Germany's Economy
(Bloomberg) — On a gloomy Friday in March, with the devastation of the coronavirus becoming clear, senior officials in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government realized that extraordinary measures were needed to shore up Europe’s largest economy.
Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
Mortgage repayment cliff beckons
A Senate committee has been told that businesses and households have now deferred around $250 billion worth of loan repayments due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) chairman Wayne Byres conceded that some customers will not be able to repay their loans when they are required to resume repayments:
300 Indian nationals stuck in Pakistan to return home on Saturday
Around 300 Indian nationals, who are stuck in Pakistan due to coronavirus outbreak, will be coming back home on Saturday.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Paid sick leave (PSL) mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study by health economists at Georgia State and Tulane universities.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
This week in the journal Frontiers, researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
EDITORIAL: Emerging virus numbers identify the truly vulnerable
Forty-two percent of all COVID-19 deaths are taking place in facilities that house 0.62 percent of the U.S. population.
US To Announce "Certain Decisions" On China On Friday: Donald Trump
The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source.
Limits on evolution revealed by statistical physics
What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity.
The fate of 2021 Elections
Electoral Commission should give guidance because any talk of extension of elections must consider what our laws say COMMENT | MUKALAZI DEUS MUBIRU | The recent unprecedented Covid19 control measures, which included suspension of public meetings like political rallies, conferences and other related meetings, disrupted the core activities of the Electoral Commission (EC). Roadmap activities …
National Guard brings critical geriatric care to Pennsylvania nursing homes
When coronavirus lockdowns began across the nation, those most vulnerable were also seemingly those whom the military were least qualified to care for.
Feds to provide more funds to help remote Indigenous communities cope with pandemic
The federal government is to spend millions more to help remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
The federal government has announced the details of $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities cope with the pandemic, after months of First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders saying the previous amount was inadequate.
Film production and exhibition will dramatically change post Covid: Mani Ratnam
Ace film maker Mani Ratnam on Thursday said that the film production and exhibition business will see a dramatic change in the post-Covid world.“The film industry has witnessed changes in earlier days
Piers Morgan sends emotional message to tearful Kate Garraway as she gives update on husband
The Good Morning Britain presenter said his 'heart breaks' for Kate who's husband Derek Draper remains critically ill with coronavirus
Mandaluyong prioritizes safety of trikers, passengers
THE Mandaluyong City Government said it will only allow tricycle drivers to operate if they will test negative for COVID-19 to ensure their safety and the safety of passengers.
Pubs with beer gardens will be first to reopen
Venues with outside spaces will likely be the first to reopen with strict social distancing measures, a minister has said.
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases
The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.
How to Build a Better Child Care System
The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.
Congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway after Haryana seals borders of 4 other districts over Covid-19 spread
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Thursday directed that main as well as interior roads connecting Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar with the national capital be sealed.
India-dedicated funds attract zero investments in April due to Covid-19
This is the first time since August 2016 that a month has reported nil fundraising in India-dedicated schemes
Extended crematorium hours: Govt on disposing Covid-19 victim's bodies
. The Delhi government told the court that the LNJP hospital is being authorised to divert bodies to crematoriums at Panchkuian and Punjab Bagh, as opposed to only Nigambodh Ghat
Freddie Gibbs And Tyler, The Creator Spit Bars On "Something To Rap About"
Freddie Gibbs and Tyler, The Creator unite to spit some bars on 'Alfredo' collab 'Something To Rap About.' Last night, Freddie Gibbs came through with his first official follow-up to Freddie, a classy album produced entirely by The Alchemist boasting the decadent title of Alfredo. As expected the al...
Why 'Bake Off' Judge Benoit Never Guessed His Job Would Land Him A Role On TV
Bake Off: The Professionals’ new series is well under way, and has been tiding us over until the next series of actual Bake Off arrives (which may not even be this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic). The show, which sees pairs of professional…
Two more positive cases in Mandya
Two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Mandya district on Friday, taking the district’s total figure to 257.The new patients, P-2548 and P-2549, a 10-year-old boy and a 50-year-old
Student, 25, hacked to death in Nasarawa
Umar Muhammed, Lafia A 25-year-old student of the College of Health Science and Technology, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Yusuf Adi, has reportedly been hacked to death at Ugah, in Lafia, the state capit...
British MotoGP at Silverstone cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions
The British MotoGP scheduled to be held at Silverstone in August has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Over half of NI Covid deaths were care home residents
More than 700 people in Northern Ireland have died as a result of coronavirus, over half of whom were residents of care homes, according to figures released today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
EXCLUSIVE: Staff to be made redundant at Tayside manufacturer after slump in orders
A Tayside manufacturer is to make dozens of people redundant as Covid-19 has resulted in a slump in orders.
Lockdown shopping: Chocolate chips, frozen pizza up, energy bars nosedive
Americans bored at home during the coronavirus lockdown are rediscovering their love of baking and cooking, reversing a decades-long trend that has reshaped the grocery store experience.
Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients
The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.
Cuomo’s coronavirus halo begins to fade
New York's take-charge governor turns defensive as pandemic-response scrutiny mounts.
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
PARIS/LONDON/MILAN, May 27 (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
'Overwhelming' response as thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in online book of remembrance
'It reminds us that every person who has died as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is not merely a statistic in a health crisis'
Coronavirus effect: UK car production likely to drop to lowest level in decades
Full-year production could fall to as low as around 870,000 vehicles, according to a forecast by AutoAnalysis for the SMMT, far below a recent nadir of 999,460 cars in 2009, during the financial crisis
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Curbs in Japan’s capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, citing the recommendation of an advisory panel.
Coronavirus: What to expect when hairdressers reopen
Prepare for a quick in and out with masks, screens and hand gel - don't expect magazines or coffee.
Lockdown 5.0: After discussing future course of action with state CMs, Amit Shah meets PM Modi
According to sources, the two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in India and the next course of action in this regard.
Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi
KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...
Authorities report 13 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from Pakistan
Hong Kong reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of them imported cases from Pakistan Among the infections are a family cluster of five, which includes a mother and her three kids who went to Pakistan in January to attend a relative's wedding...
KL cops nab six individuals, seize drugs worth nearly RM1m
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police arrested six individuals, including four women, and seized various types of drugs, worth nearly RM1 million, in a two-day operation in the federal capital since last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the suspects, aged between 28 and 54,...
Softbank-backed Coupang becomes central to new South Korean COVID-19 outbreak | ZDNet
Over 100 new cases have been linked to Coupang facilities.
Merger of three state-owned general insurers on back burner due to Covid-19
Notably, the boards of the three firms had approved the merger in January and had appointed management consultant firm EY to chalk the road map for the exercise last year
Invest India holds virtual panel discussion for global investors
During the discussion, Ajay Prakash Sawhney, secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the government, including the production linked incentive scheme and scheme for promotion of manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors.
Consumer confidence and economic climate partially recover in May
Consumer confidence and economic climate indicators “partially recovered” in May in Portugal, after having recorded “strong reductions in April” due to the covid-19 pandemic, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported
50% of Indians will have Covid-19 by Dec, 90% will never know about it: Report
The number of cases of novel coronavirus will increase after Lockdown 4.0 ends, warned V Ravi, Head of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), and nodal
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning relatives looked on, as a body bag was loaded into an ambulance and taken away to a cemetery.
Nurse with COVID did not reveal trip to Malaysia
A nurse being investigated over a COVID-19 case in a Queensland town went to Malaysia in late March but didn't tell contact tracers, a representative says.
File report on plea against declaring pvt hospital as COVID-19 institute: HC to Delhi govt
The plea was filed by Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) Residents Welfare Association (RWA) and others challenging the May 16 order of the Delhi government declaring Ujala Cygnus Orthocare Hospital - with 40 isolation wards- as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital.
Students May Attend Only 100 Days of School in New COVID-19-Induced Normal in India, Sources Say
New Delhi (Sputnik): Schools and universities were closed in India even before the first lockdown was announced on 24 March. The schooling system then moved to virtual...