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'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca
With spirit forged in flame, the young Nambucca Valley family refuse to yield after the Kian Rd bushfire.
Why the people rushing to get life insurance now are doing a smart thing
The pandemic has opened people’s minds about the need to protect dependants in case of an emergency
Wuhan wet market is the ‘victim’ of coronavirus outbreak, China’s CDC says
The Wuhan wet market believed to be the origin of the coronavirus pandemic has been unfairly made into a scapegoat for the pandemic, China’s top health official claimed. “At first, we assumed
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, ...
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Ford’s cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
Ford is ready to bring the heat to the coronavirus fight. The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to
Texas A&M at Qatar producing face shields for Qatar Red Crescent to aid in virus fight
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) will soon have 1,000 critically needed new face shields to protect its volunteers, thanks to the state-of-the-art 3D printing and manufacturing facilities and expertise in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university.
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts onboard. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due To Poor Weather Conditions
SpaceX is about to send two NASA astronauts into space for the first time, so here's how you can watch this event online.
Ivanka Trump wears face mask at delayed Nasa SpaceX launch after president mocked it as 'politically correct'
Ivanka Trump wore a facemask to the Nasa launch on Thursday a day after her father, Donald Trump, mocked the practice as being "politically correct". Ms Trump and her children wore the patterned
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
The launch date has now been moved to Saturday at 8:22 pm UK time.
SpaceX postpones manned mission to space station amid weather concerns
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX scrubbed plans to launch the first American astronauts into orbit from U.S.
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken's planned flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station will mark the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces
Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces
SpaceX Dragon DM-2 Launch Scrubbed – Next Attempt On May 30
Following poor weather conditions, SpaceX and NASA aborted the Dragon DM-2 mission today, with next attempt set for May 30, 2020.
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad
The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.
Masks Work.
A new perspective underscores the effectiveness of wearing a mask — even if you’re staying six feet apart
US astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of...
SpaceX is about to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what to expect.
Wednesday's SpaceX launch is set to send the company's first-ever passengers into space: NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
PARIS/LONDON/MILAN (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.
Fire kills five patients at United Hospital, three of them COVID-19 positive
A fire has burned down the isolation unit for COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms at the United Hospital in Dhaka, leaving five dead.
Approval rating for Modi govt 2.0 falls to 62% from 75% last year: Survey
The government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, got the highest approval rating
When will NASA and SpaceX try to launch again? New date for historic mission announced
NASA astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, were expected to take off from Florida at 16:33 EDT (21:33 BST), this evening, but the launch was cancelled due to poor weather conditions
21 people tested positive in Pulwama
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Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19
He becomes the minister to come out publicly.
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Dr. Arash Moradzadeh told Insider all of his patients must wear masks for the entirety of their appointments, whether in his office or house calls.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX Crewed Mission Postponed Due To Bad Weather Just Before Launch
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff.
Health ministry has criminals – Kagwe
“Like a marketplace, there are a few mad cases here," the CS said.
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths across Ireland
NINETEEN more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland, following "milestone" days earlier this week that saw no new fatalities.
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch at last minute due to poor weather conditions
SpaceX was set to launch two astronauts into space tonight
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn’t where coronavirus began
Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn’t originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a
SpaceX’s launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
SpaceX was set to launch astronauts for the first time on Wednesday, thereby restoring NASA’s human spaceflight program. But then storm clouds rolled in.
6 ways to watch SpaceX's historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX will broadcast live video of its first human mission, called Demo-2, but so will NASA, National Geographic, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
WATCH LIVE: Landmark SpaceX launch cancelled due to poor weather
UPDATED 21:17The landmark SpaceX crewed launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida has been 'scrubbed...
Coronavirus outbreak: India's lesson in health system preparedness from China
Due to its preparedness, China is being seen as a country that has moved into action faster than it used to earlier, investing more into healthcare and human resources to overcome the shortage of doctors, and arming itself with a better health surveillance system
Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal
A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private
LAUNCH DELAYED: Americans Back in Space - The Historic SpaceX and NASA Project
UPDATE: Due to weather issues, the launch has been delayed until Saturday, May 30 at 3:22 pm ET.
Why SpaceX's launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk's rocket company and the US as a whole, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If SpaceX successfully launches NASA astronauts to the space station, it will open a new era of commercial human spaceflight.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
McDonald's to reopen drive-thrus but with no breakfast items, no milkshakes and no wraps
LONG queues are expected next week when McDonald's reopens 924 branches across Britain and Ireland for drive-thru customers.
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers
As states begin to ease up on coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, doctors are reopening their offices and once again offering elective procedures, filler injections and plastic surgery included.
COVID-19: Disney World set to reopen in July
Disney World has announced that it would be reopening its gates to visitors in July towards ending months of shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gilead study shows shorter five-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day one
(Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug remdesivir, on Wednesday published results of a study showing no significant difference in outcomes between 5- and 10-day courses of the drug for patients with severe COVID-19.
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
SpaceX's first crewed mission to the ISS is scrubbed for today
The first attempt at launching US astronauts into space from American soil was delayed by weather conditions on Wednesday. NASA will take another shot Saturday.
6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online
Update: SpaceX scrubbed the launch due to potentially unsafe weather conditions. The next launch attempts are on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. We will update this story as new live broadcast schedules emerge for NASA TV, SpaceX, and other outlets.
SA scientist Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R10m French prize
Acclaimed HIV researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus, has been awarded one of France's top science prizes.
SpaceX-NASA Crewed Mission Postponed over Bad Weather
(AP) Bad weather postpones first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years. Next attempt is Saturday.
ESIC Hospital in Kandivali to become 300-bed dedicated COVID-19 facility
Kandivali’s ESIC Hospital is all set to be converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility with 300 beds. In a circular issued by the management on Wednesday, the employees were informed about this decis
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions
Why SpaceX’s launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk’s rocket company and the US as a whole
The last time the United States launched humans into space from American soil was in 2011, when the last space shuttle made its final voyage into orbit.
COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers
Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who
'Silent' COVID-19 More Widespread Than Thought
A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much higher than believed.
Chaos rocks Ministry of Health over new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health and Child Care is involved in a last minute effort to clean its image after there was a sharp increase of Coronavirus cases in the countr...
SpaceX is about to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what to expect.
Wednesday's SpaceX launch is set to send the company's first-ever passengers into space: NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.
Moderna rally loses steam over COVID-19 vaccine worries
(Reuters) - Shares of biotechs racing to make coronavirus vaccines, including Moderna Inc (MRNA.O), fell about 10% on Wednesday, as investor concerns grew about the prospects of the experimental products that are still in early stages of development.
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
A New Spacecraft Will be Launched Towards Mars This Summer
In Tanegashima, Japan, a spacecraft named Hope is being prepared for its launch towards Mars. If all goes to plan, the UAE's Mars Hope Probe (or "Al Amal" in Arabic) will blast off this summer, reaching the Red Planet in February 2021.
Two die after waiting in vain for ambulances to arrive
BMC Commissioner said on Tuesday number of ambulances has been increased
1,529 frontline BMC workers infected, 25 dead
The most recent casualty was a 56-year-old fireman posted at Gowalia Tank Fire Station on Grant Road, who died Sunday evening.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions
NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions
Parliament wants curfew hours reviewed
This comes after a number of Ugandans were yesterday arrested for failing to observe the curfew time due to traffic jam on different roads.
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad
Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment
COVID-19: J&K horse becomes first animal to be put under quarantine
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district had to put a horse under quarantine after it travelled through a COVID-19 red zone. The horse and its rider became the talk of the town when they
SpaceX delays first historic crewed launch to space due to weather
Just 17 minutes left on the clock.
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria
Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes
The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes
A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.
Becky Lynch breaks silence about possible WWE return after pregnancy
Becky Lynch addressed her WWE future and what could happen after she gives birth.
SpaceX’s first manned rocket launch called off
Storm forces postponement with just 17 minutes left on countdown
Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists
It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…
Regulators update health, safety directives for casino reopenings
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
Iran records 56 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - The Nation
Iran on Wednesday confirmed 56 additional fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,564....
Post-Covid Privatisation Will Push Labour Into a Deathtrap
Metaphorically the heart (hruday) represents human goodwill and helping nature toward the helpless and needy, whereas atma (soul) represents the non physical self which is disconnected from physical suffering. One can only take care of one’s own atma and never the atma of others.
COVID-19: New app launched to help monitor and report migrant workers’ health status
SINGAPORE: A new mobile app to monitor and report COVID-19 symptoms is among the new resources announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on ...
The Dutch PM Did Not Visit His Dying Mother to Obey Lockdown Restrictions
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night, his spokesman told CNN Tuesday. Rutte announced Monday that his mother, 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling, had passed away on May 13.
In lean times, fierce dinosaur Allosaurus resorted to cannibalism
The dreaded dinosaur Allosaurus was the scourge of the Jurassic Period landscape some 150 million years ago, an apex predator just as Tyrannosaurus rex was 80 million years later during the Cretaceous Period. The researchers unearthed 2,368 fossil bones including several different dinosaurs and other
Historic SpaceX Launch to ISS Scrubbed Over Bad Weather, Rescheduled for Saturday
The NASA and SpaceX launch, which was scheduled to take place from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, has been postponed due to bad weather.
Ministry Issues Advisory For Re-Use Of Goggles During COVID-19 Fight
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory for re-processing and re-using of eye-protection goggles used by healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight.
Canadian Armed Forces say seniors homes continue to struggle with reducing COVID-19 in Quebec
The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
In lean times, fierce dinosaur Allosaurus resorted to cannibalism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The dreaded dinosaur Allosaurus was the scourge of the Jurassic Period landscape some 150 million years ago, an apex predator just as Tyrannosaurus rex was 80 million years later during the Cretaceous Period.
Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders, law enforcement
Tennessee will stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders and law enforcement.
Indonesia to receive first delivery of COVID-19 ventilators from US in June
The donation of the ventilators is the result of a previous call between President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and President Donald Trump in April, during which the two leaders agreed to build cooperation to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in their respective countries, including finding ways to overcome shortages of medical equipment.
NASA SpaceX rocket launch cancelled over bad weather fears
Flight to International Space Station now put back until Saturday
Weather delays SpaceX’s first astronaut launch from Florida
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 27 (Reuters) - SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was forced by foul weather to scrub a planned launch on Wednesday of two Americans into orbit from Florida, a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in nine years.
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Just minutes away from take off, and SpaceX has had to call of its historic launch. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company was set to become the first private company to launch astronauts into…
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September
The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.
‘I will be hunted’: Broncos monster Payne Haas’ plan to avoid second-year syndrome
Boom Broncos enforcer Payne Haas is coming off a stellar season for club, state and country last year, but is hungry to ensure he avoids the dreaded second-year syndrome.
Half of Americans fear they won’t get their pre-coronavirus body back, survey shows
Many Americans, stressed out and anxious amid the coronavirus pandemic, are turning to junk food, alcohol and more carbohydrates while most gyms still remain closed nationwide. At least 49 percent of them are worried that they'll never get their pre-lockdown body back, a new survey reveals.
Malawi virus cases and suspects flee isolation sites after repatriation from South Africa
More than 400 repatriated Malawians, including a handful of COVID-19 patients, on Wednesday fled quarantine and isolation sites in the city of Blantyre, a local health official said.
Turns Out That ‘Active’ Object in Jupiter’s Orbit Is a Comet in Disguise
Astronomers were abuzz last week following the discovery of an active asteroid in Jupiter’s orbit, in what was thought to be a new type of celestial object. Follow-up investigations have revealed it to be a regular comet, albeit one in a misleading orbit.
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
NEW YORK - The U.S. is hitting a tragic milestone: 100,000 dead from the coronavirus. But is that number right?The accuracy of U.S. coronavirus death count
Best range cookers for 2020: all of your cooking needs in one
Cook everything to perfection, with the classic and super versatile kitchen must-have that is the range cooker. We found top picks including gas, electric and dual-fuel options
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe
Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority.
From COVID-19 quarantine, Prithviraj flaunts shredded physique
Prithviraj is currently quarantined to check for symptoms of coronavirus. He recently flew in from Amman to Kochi via Delhi along with the cast and crew of his film Aadujeevitham.
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...
Health ministry gets Madagascar drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
SpaceX set for its most important launch ever as skies, seas threaten delays
SpaceX remains on track for an inaugural NASA astronaut launch that will arguably be the most important single mission in the company’s history, although Florida’s summer weather continues to conspire to delay it. Heavily dependent on Atlantic Ocean weather conditions, skies (and seas) thankfully appear to be clearing up on the home stretch to Crew […]
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CCCC).
Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children
A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.
No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus
Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence
The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.
Health ministry gets Madagascar’s drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 …
How 'militarized' is Indonesia's COVID-19 management?
How local civilian and political institutions and leaders perform will determine whether the next generation of TNI leaders develops trust in those democratic-era institutions.
Covid-19: 7 new cases in China, 19 in South Korea
Overall count since the country's first case on January 25 is now up to 11,275, including 269 deaths
Coronavirus: NCDC announces 276 new cases, total soars to 8,344
Fresh 276 cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday, bringing the total infection to 8,344, with 16 new deaths.
COVID-19: The future of college is online
Continuation of virtual classes may be beneficial even after the coronavirus is over
Spain begins 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims
Spain has begun an official 10-day mourning period for the tens of thousands of victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya
Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday.
In vast Kenya camp, refugee journalists on coronavirus front line
For more than a decade, KANERE, the world's first fully independent refugee camp news outlet, has defied funding shortages and other challenges to publish investigations and reports about life in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp.
World coronavirus dispatch: Big Tech's big plans for the post-Covid world
From first drone deliveries in the US, to how South Korea crushed its second outbreak, and the impact of Covid-19 on militant activity in Africa - read these and more in today's world dispatch
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu
Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.
Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
Coronavirus deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
India is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions.On low mortality rate in India and possible reasons for it, he said we will know if the mortality is actually low when the epidemic ends
Doctor in SC questions Centre’s new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of health workers
As per the advisory, quarantine of healthcare workers, other than the two categories -- in case of high exposure to COVID-19 and in cases of health care workers showing symptoms of COVID-19 -- is not warranted, it said.
Tayside and Fife researchers study safe use of UV light in coronavirus fight
Ultraviolet light could be used in the fight against coronavirus, researchers have said.
Coronavirus company news summary – South Africa faces production hit – Poland faces outbreak among miners – Lithium producers struggle with demand slump
27 May The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that mining production in the country is likely to fall by...Read More...
Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded
After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.
'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats
Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...
Israeli Economy Shrinks By More Than 7 Percent Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Private spending dropped by 20.3 percent, investment in fixed assets by 17.3 and exports by 5.9 percent from January to March, according to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics.
3-month-old baby Olive born in ‘coronavirus period’ shows ANGRY FACE
A 3-month-old baby, Olive, has become a viral sensation expressing an angry face while taking passport photos. The Infant’s mum, Alice Tranfield stated that Olive as a UK and Australian citizen requires two passports so since
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States ...
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom
Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.
Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19
People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from virus in Qatar.
Explained: What is Tianwen-1, China’s Mars mission?
China’s Mars mission: China's previous ‘Yinghuo-1’ Mars mission, which had piggybacked on a Russian spacecraft, had failed after it could not leave the Earth's orbit and disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean in 2012.
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
COVID-19: FG, Shell, Eni await new date for $1.1bn Malabu court case in Italy — Investigation
BARELY, a week after the London court had dismissed the $1.1 billion Malabu case, involving the purchase of Oil Prospecting Licence
Early access to Bev Q app hints at mixed bag
Early access to Bev Q, the virtual queue management system developed for the Kerala State Beverages Corporation, on a trial basis, turned out to be a mixed bag going by the customer feedback.Many were
Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day
Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
55 Covid-related goods makers keen on investing in PH
Trade and Industry Sec. Ramon Lopez said 55 companies manufacturing products to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak have expressed interests to invest in the country.
Hospital staff with Covid-19 had protective antibodies in study
The research addresses a crucial question regarding the new coronavirus: whether people who had Covid-19, and especially those who didn’t get severely ill, develop antibodies capable of protecting them against reinfection.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission
US President Donald Trump will be among the spectators at Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive. He said daily visits to her window at Orchard Villa in Pickering, Ont.
Covid-19: Malaysia has sufficient supply of food and necessities, says minister
SERIAN, May 27 — Malaysia has sufficient supply of basic food and necessities to last during the current Covid-19 pandemic period, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the KPDNHEP, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food...
Brazil reports over 1,000 virus deaths, 16,000 cases
Total case count in world's second worst-hit country crosses 390,000, death toll nears 25,000
ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'
SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space
Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home
At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758
The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.
MLA irked over delay in shifting COVID-19 case
The Alleged delay in shifting COVID-19 positive cases lodged in a quarantine facility irked a legislator in Manipur who also drew the chief minister’s attention to the issue on Wednesday.
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules
DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths and 37 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
A further nine people have passed away from Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. There have now been a total 1,615 Covid-19 related deaths i...
Coronavirus trailer: Ram Gopal Varma bankrolls thriller around the disease
In the trailer spanning over four minutes, we see a family struggling to embrace the possibility that a family member might be COVID-19 positive. The manner in which the trailer has been cut gives it the feel of a thriller.
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
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.
SpaceX passenger brought down to earth by tax evasion allegations
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa set to be company’s first space tourist
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
The symptoms of MIS-C are similar to toxic shock and Kawasaki disease
Coronavirus: Carrefour launches ‘click and collect’ service in the UAE
Online customers can now collect their orders from select locations
COVID-19: Kaduna govt extends restrictions by two weeks
It added that according to the COVID-19 review report, "many of the cases recorded in Kaduna State have either been from persons with a history of
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
COVID-19: Gov. El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by 2 weeks
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai has extended the lockdown order in Kaduna State by another two weeks, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday.
Amid Covid-19 challenges for raising capital, gold M&As were a feature of Q1 2020
The mining deals decline was partially offset by a 26.4% increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&As), especially involving gold.
Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals
The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
Coronavirus: 'Short-lived' rebound in house hunter demand
Buyer demand leapt when curbs on the sector were lifted in England, but may not last long-term, analysis says.
Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19
US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.
Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'
A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief
New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...
Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump
Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303
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'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.He said daily visits to her win
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
UK will be 'virtually back to normal by August or sooner,' ex-WHO expert predicts
Professor Sikora said we should still prepare for the worst but hope for the best and said we have to safely get out of lockdown to get back to what is important
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
Labourer makes hats from coconut fronds
He picked up the skill from the Internet.
UK Care Homes 'Were Left Brutally Exposed' To COVID-19 By The State, Social Care Provider Says
Many care providers are still not seeing 'any financial support to help them survive', a care sector representative tells Sputnik. This is despite the fact that local...
Coronavirus UK hospital death toll increases by 209 in last 24 hours
The number of Covid-19 hospital deaths in England has increased by 183 on yesterday, bringing the total to 26,049, with Scotland reporting 13 new deaths, while Wales recorded 11
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...
Coronavirus: Odisha man shunned by villagers, forced to live in his car despite testing negative for COVID-19
India: Rise in cases of social boycott due to fear of coronavirus
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens
Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week
Physical distancing makes life harder for blind people – just ask my friend Dave
He certainly doesn’t need the pity or prayers strangers offer him – but he does occasionally need a hand or elbow to help him cross a road, writes Adrian Chiles
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.
Eleven more coronavirus deaths announced in Wales to bring total to 1,293
Public Health Wales' updated figures show 1,293 people in Wales have died after testing positive for coronavirus
Creating Artificial Gravity in Space to Explore Beyond our Moon
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Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
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New District Hospital turns out to be a boon for COVID-19 patients
Mysore/Mysuru: The New District Hospital on KRS road, Metagalli, has turned out to be a boon for COVID-19 affected patients of Mysuru district. Following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the district in March, the District authorities had turned Jayadeva Cardiology Hospital block in K.R. Hospital premises which was vacant after it...
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school
Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen
Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns
The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.
15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing
The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini
Future of English women's game faces threat due to COVID-19 says study
(Reuters) - The future of English women’s soccer faces an unprecedented threat as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decisive action must be taken to protect its future, researchers have said.
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus
With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to
HSA raises alert on 2 products, including coffee product with high levels of erectile dysfunction medicine
SINGAPORE: Members of the public have been warned against purchasing or consuming two products found to have "potent medicinal ingredients", the ...
Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27
Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus
Avoid The After School Rush
Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity.
When will driving lessons start again and what safety precautions will be taken?
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Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’
Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed stricter social distancing measures could be introduced in certain areas in the future as part of the NHS "test and trace" system...
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trn stimulus to combat Covid-19 economic fallout
The latest package includes 33 trillion yen in direct spending, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns
The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.
COVID-19 testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Health ministry
According to the guidance note, practices of physical distancing, hand washing, and respiratory hygiene need to be maintained at all service areas by all beneficiaries and service providers and facilities should follow a staggered approach.
Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund
A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund
Antibody drug tech firm AbCellera raises $105 million as it works on COVID-19
(Reuters) - Canadian drug discovery technology company AbCellera, which analyzes and identifies antibodies for pharmaceutical companies working on a coronavirus treatment and other medicines, said on Wednesday it had raised $105 million in funds.
With record 817 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 18,000-mark
The death toll in the state increased to 133 after six more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.Of the new cases reported, 138 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by one from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state
Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
(Reuters) - New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.
France bans hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment
May 27 (UPI) -- The French government on Wednesday barred the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27
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Virus Outbreak New York
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the
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Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths
The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.
Experts Explain Why You Should Continue to Take Precautions, Even If You've Had COVID-19
It's unclear whether those who have been infected with COVID-19 develop immunity to the virus and, if so, how long it lasts.
Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis
KRILO-JESENICE, Croatia (Reuters) - A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia’s picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the next six weeks.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.
Free childcare has shown the benefits of generous government subsidies
The impact of the coronavirus shutdown is set to leave a permanent scar across the entire childcare industry.
Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?
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Woman Delivers Baby Onboard UP-Bound Shramik Train In Madhya Pradesh
A 28-year-old woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a Shramik special train at Ratlam railway station in Madhya Pradesh today while she was travelling to her native place in Uttar Pradesh from Gujarat, an official said.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China
BWF releases updated qualifying regulations
For Olympic and Paralympics Games; IOC, IPC approve the amendments
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available
Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
2020 Kia Rio gets a fresh new look and mild-hybrid system
Kia has given the Rio a mild tweak on the outside and a major update under the hood
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.
Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.
Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by late June - UK scientists predict
Scientists have predicted that vaccine for coronavirus could be ready as soon as results of over 10,000 Covid-19 patients involved in a clinical trial is ready.
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Freight companies 'on their knees and will fail' due to coronavirus pandemic
Some hauliers are on their knees and will fail following the coronavirus lock down, an industry spokesman in Northern Ireland predicted.
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre
The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.
Here’s Why Esha Gupta Refrained From Shaking Hands With People Even Before The COVID-19 Outbreak
Amid the ongoing lockdown in the wake of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, actress Esha Gupta has quarantined herself in her house without any house help. However, the actress said that even though it has its own disadvantages, it’s been a blessing in disguise for her.
Pandemic Aftermath: Masks, Plastic Dividers, And Temperature Scans To Welcome Las Vegas Casinos' Guests In The New Normal
Las Vegas casinos will not be the same when the new normal starts after the pandemic. Masks, plastic dividers, and temperature scanners will welcome you.
New Google My Business features aim to help SMBs pivot and survive COVID-19
The new tools and capabilities mirror the expanding role of GMB as a gateway to both offline and online services.
Terengganu food poisoning victims climb to 99
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 27 — The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) has recorded an additional 25 new victims of food poisoning as of noon today. Terengganu Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this took the total number of food poisoning victims — believed to have been caused by eating...
Irish ports recorded pre-Covid dip in traffic levels
Main Irish ports handled 12.8m tonnes of goods in the fourth quarter of 2019
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
Grandma in tears as she sees her children for the first time since lockdown began
There were emotional scenes as 90-year-old Margaret was able to see her son John Yeoman, 62, and his 63-year-old wife Denise during a visit at Eothen care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions
A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.
Clarification to a Sunday Mail article dated 10/05/20: Scots banking tycoon accused of cashing in on coronavirus
We now accept that the source of the price increases was abroad and that Wright Cottrell had no control whatsoever of these market changes.
More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show
More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
EU plans a record-breaking $826 billion stimulus package to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a €750 billion (about $826 billion) stimulus package to help the European Union recover from ...
2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade
Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.
Thai parliament urged to pass record $60-billion virus stimulus bill
'To get the country back on track...we urgently need the budget of 1.9 trillion baht,' says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days
3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.
Covid-19: India is relying on flimsy evidence to expand use of HCQ despite concerns about dangers
Not a single study has shown any evidence of the anti-malarial drug working for prophylaxis.
People Coming in Goa are not Required to be Quarantined: CM Pramod Sawant -
The Goa government has changed its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for people entering the state. People entering the state through
Elon Musk rocket launch postponed due to bad weather
Craft was to be the first private enterprise vehicle in history to take humans into space
LOMBORG: Covid-19: Studies show cost of lockdown outweighs
For the amount a developing nation would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV programming.
Using deep learning to give robotic fingertips a sense of touch
Researchers at the University of Bristol have recently trained a deep-neural-network-based model to gather tactile information about 3-D objects. In their paper, published in IEEE Robotics & Automation ...
Irish adults walking and exercising more than ever before during lockdown
The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis
IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors
Cops say there were 4 patients in the illicit infirmary
Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections
WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...
2 Reasons Target Will Be a Post-Coronavirus Winner
Target’s earnings suffered in the past quarter, but two points in the report are reasons to smile.
Bullies branded man Batman villain and 'burns victim' because he has birth mark
James Shelby, 31, has bright port wine stain birthmarks that cover at least 30% of his body and led to him being teased by cruel bullies because of the way he looks.
Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…
UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours
Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).
Maternity Deaths at MCH Anantnag
If the district administration is really concerned about the health care system of district then they should take concrete steps to overhaul the health sector of Anantnag and priority should be given to the maternity and child care
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout.
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
Mathematics can save lives at sea
Hundreds of people die at sea every year due to vessel and airplane accidents. Emergency teams have little time to rescue those in the water because the probability of finding a person alive plummets ...
'Startling steps' tourist bridge in China closed after girl falls and breaks spine
The child and her family were visiting Tangli Happy Play Valley in Dalian, in north-eastern China's Liaoning Province, when her safety harness failed to protect her
Binoculars at the ready: Elon Musk rocket to be seen in Irish skies tonight
SpaceX craft will be the first private enterprise in history to take humans into space
COVID-19, Agric-business and food security - The Nation Nigeria
It was Martin Luther King. Jr. who famously declared that; "we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce
Survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID
TORONTO - A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to
Japan and EU back independent probe into WHO coronavirus response
In first online summit, leaders call 'global solidarity' crucial to fighting pandemic, but voice support for investigation into world health body.
Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery
WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Some experts have said Sweden's risky strategy will eventually yield positive results, while others have highlighted serious pitfalls.
WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Covid-19 package — World and India
Thomas Carlyle called economics “a dismal science”. Multiple opinion production by dismal economic scientists continued into the 21st century.
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 18,000; Centre says India’s recovery rate now 42.4%
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to identify private hospitals where coronavirus patients could be treated for free or at minimum cost.
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."
RSCC planning four satellites to cover Russia’s Far North
Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC’s chief executive, said the company wants to have the satellites in orbit in 2024 to provide Ku-band coverage to Russia’s Far North.
Makati City cops arrest 2 Chinese ‘doctors’ from illegal COVID-19 clinic
Two self-proclaimed doctors from China were arrested in Makati City yesterday for allegedly running a clinic that exclusively treated the suspects' compatriots, including COVID-19 patients Major Gideon Ines Jr, chief of the Makati police's...
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
SpaceX, NASA, astronauts making final preparations: 'We're go for launch'
SpaceX is making final preparations for the Demo-2 mission to launch NASA astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
COVID-19: 'Less Than Half' Of Positive Coronavirus Antibody Tests Are Accurate, CDC Says
Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, CDC warns.
Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools
Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Japan eyes fresh US$1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth US$1.1 trillion (RM4.8 trillion) that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed today. The stimulus, which will be...
Covid Impact: Over 4,400 jobs cut by 5 major Indian companies in 1 month
In total, five companies — Uber India and South Asia, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy and Cure.fit — have together announced the reduction of around 4,441 jobs in the last one month.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social
India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention
NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...
Private Labs, Take Note! ICMR Says Price Cap of Rs 4,500 For COVID-19 Test Not Applicable, States/UTs Advised to Negotiate
The ICMR has also asked states and Union Territories (UTs) to negotiate with private labs to fix "mutually agreeable" rates for the test.
US company begins vaccine trial on humans in Australia
World News: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccin
World Continues To Reel Under Relentless COVID-19 Attack As Overall Cases Top 5.4 Million, Death Toll Over 3.4 Lakhs: WHO
According to the WHO, the global case tally currently is reported at 5,404,512, a stupendous rise by 99,780 over the past day. The death count worldwide stands at 343,51, a major surge by 1,486.
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers
AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
Creating Miniature Maternity Photos in a Fantasy World Made of Fruits and Veggies
While stuck at home with his family, conservation and adventure photographer Benjamin Von Wong decided to create a series of “impossible” maternity photos for his adventurous sister, without leaving the comfort of their own home. How did he do it? Fruits and vegetables, of course…
Simulated sunlight kills SARS CoV-2 on surfaces in 7 to 14 minutes
Simulated sunlight could effectively kill severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is responsible for the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs
THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,
Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators
An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Coronavirus in India LIVE: COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh mounts to 7,024 cases
Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread
Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000
The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report
As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.
Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study
BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
MELBOURNE — Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
India’s Covid count set to cross 1.5 lakh, fresh cases dip to 5.5k
India News: India’s count of Covid-19 cases was set to cross the 1.5 lakh mark, even as the number of fresh infections reported on Tuesday dropped slightly to its
Cash payments declining as contactless methods become the norm - experts
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift away from cash.
More clusters of a rare condition are popping up in children across Canada
Doctors across Canada and the United States are finding new clusters of a rare and unusual inflammatory condition in children that could be somehow linked to COVID-19.
Today’s cache | NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 readies for launch, and more
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Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
Housing estates and hospitals 'will be put under local lockdowns to contain flare-ups'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that places where there is a spike in new infections could be made to go back into lockdown - meaning schools and businesses would have to close again
Coronavirus outbreak: CM Chouhan claims doubling rate of COVID-19 cases stands at 21 days
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the state was at 21 days, which is better than the national average.
Elgi Equipments to wind up Chinese subsidiary over economic downturn, Covid
The subsidiary is in the business of import, warehousing, selling and servicing. The winding-up activities are likely to begin shortly
Photo: Varun Dhawan is giving us major fitness goals; performs the Dhanurasana posture as he learns yoga
While many Bollywood celebrities have taken up baking and even exploring their artistic side in the lockdown phase, Varun Dhawan seems to have taken t
Yogi Prahlad Jani, Who Claimed to Survive Without Food or Water For 76 Years, Dies at 90 in Gujarat
He claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14, and survived only on air, because the Goddess sustained him.
"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Nokia shuts factory in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19
Earlier this month, Nokia shut down its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The company made the move after employees tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. While the official numbers weren’t given out, a source close to the situation claimed that the infected number of people reached 42. Back when the COVID-19 cases had initially …
During corona, overseas students prefer to be in Israel
With colleges worldwide worried about falling admissions due to Covid-19, Israeli universities have seen a heartening uptick in international interest.
Return of the Blob: Surprise link found to edge turbulence in fusion plasma
Blobs can wreak havoc in plasma required for fusion reactions. This bubble-like turbulence swells up at the edge of fusion plasmas and drains heat from the edge, limiting the efficiency of fusion reactions ...
It takes most foreign-trained doctors months to register in SA. How did Cuban health workers do it in 3 days?
The Health Professions Council of South Africa was supposed to have reviewed the curriculum of some international medical schools to help foreign-trained doctors register faster in the country. Two years later, there is still no list and some doctors are sitting idle amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Rise in new COVID cases attributed to Thai returnees
Health officials reported nine new COVID-19 infection cases today, the most since May 4 All involved Thai men returned from overseas who tested positive at government quarantine facilities: two from the United States, one from Qatar and six...
Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis
In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.
How exposure to negative feedback in influences goal-directed consumer behaviors
Threats to self-esteem and negative feedback are pervasive in today's society. Social media researchers, for example, have shown a link between frequent usage of social media websites and upward social ...
Beyond food rations: Six ways India can ensure nutrition security for its most vulnerable people
The country has adequate stockpiles of foodgrain. But how can it ensure a varied diet for its people during this crisis?
Doctor in SC questions Centre's new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of COVID-19 health workers
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah took the affidavit filed by doctor Arushi Jain in her pending petition on record and gave time to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to file the reply by next week.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Coronavirus: Karnataka wants to reopen religious places from June 1, Yediyurappa writes to PM Modi
The chief minister said lots of permissions are needed before opening up.
Karnataka to open temples, mosques and churches after May 31: CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after May 31.
Maharashtra: Man offers vegetables for free to poor during lockdown
Some look at it with curious eyes, while others appreciate the gesture of the vendor to offer vegetables for free at a time when many people are facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.
Reward the nation's medics
It is high time that the government accelerates the disbursement of financial incentives to medical workers, the unsung heroes in our battle against COVID-19.
California eases coronavirus restrictions
SACRAMENTO: California, the most populous US state, took another step on Tuesday (May 26) toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the ...
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand
The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
More testing as aged-care staff get coronavirus
Staff and residents at an aged care centre in Melbourne's inner east are undergoing further testing for COVID-19 after two workers at the facility contracted the virus.
Why do organisations need technologists to drive digital transformation strategies?
IT professionals are under immense pressure and need to be provided with the tools, leadership and support to deliver positive business outcomes in response to Covid-19
In Delhi, only 8 Covid ICU beds vacant in 7 private hospitals
To add to its bed strength, the Delhi government recently asked 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20% of their existing strength for Covid patients.
Nokia shutters manufacturing plant as employees test positive for Covid-19
Nokia is the second manufacturing company after Oppo in recent weeks to open up its plant and quickly shut down due to workers testing positive for Covid-19.
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June
Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World
Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.
Noida Authority launches 'doctor-on-call' facility; here's how to avail
With the help of the "doctor-on-call" facility, citizens will be able to reach doctors with just a phone call.
Bad weather delays Space X launch to send two NASA astronauts to ISS
This is the first time a private company launches a manned flight to the International Space Station
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India
The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far.
Woman with Covid-19 symptoms collapses in B&M but customers told to 'keep queuing'
Staff at the B&M in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, have claimed the store also wasn't properly cleaned after the woman was overheard telling paramedics she had coronavirus symptoms
Study reveals substantial quantities of tyre particles contaminating rivers and ocean
A major UK government-funded research study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores after physical-distancing trial
Customers allowed in store for first time since UK coronavirus lockdown started on 23 March
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka
Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June
The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus
Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
SpaceX to launch astronauts
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit today, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school
Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Fiscal Advisory Council warns debt will be 'almost at historic highs' after COVID-19 crisis
The acting chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the debt ratio here will be 'almo...
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou
India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown: Swedish health expert to Rahul Gandhi
Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, on Wednesday claimed that India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had a severe lockdown.
WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 trial over safety concerns
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on 188 countries and territories across the globe. With the increasing number of confirmed cases, scientists race to develop treatments and vaccines to fight the novel coronavirus.
Mixed reaction from spiritual leaders to relaxed rules for religious gatherings
Religious leaders are aware of the dangers - 'we don't want our churches to be gateways to the grave,' said one.
Coronavirus news live - 209 dead and care worker accused of 'spreading germs'
Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Most viruses, germs don’t spread on flights, says US public health agency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that physical distancing is difficult on flights which may increase a passenger’s risk to Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours
The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities
COVID-19: Kuwait debates ecological impact of coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis results in cuts in harmful emissions
Parts of north and southeast Delhi declared as new containment zones
Parts of north and southeast Delhi have been declared as containment zones after around a dozen Covid-19 cases were detected in the last two days, officials said on Tuesday.
Everything you need to know about artificial neural networks
Welcome to Neural Basics, a collection of guides and explainers to help demystify the world of artificial intelligence. One of the most influential technologies of the past decade is artificial neural networks, the fundamental piece of deep learning algorithms, the bleeding edge of artificial intelligence. TNW online events Our Couch Conferences bring together industry experts to […]
Photo of the Day: Stamps mark Taiwan's coronavirus fight
Taiwan's Chunghwa Post releases coronavirus prevention stamps
The vicious fight over the human cost of lockdown
The unexpectedly low COVID-19 death toll has triggered bitter, and public, arguments among Australia's top university economists.
Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus
The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.
COVID-19: I am finally back on court, Rafa Nadal says
Former world No.1 feels 2020 is ‘‘practically lost’’ to tennis
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...
Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje
A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Perth College Degree Show held virtually amid lockdown restrictions
The Perth College Degree Show is this year being held online amid the current lockdown restrictions.
Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body
The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.
Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.
4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony
All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school
Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask
He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance
IGNOU extends date of submitting assignments for term-end exams till 15 June, tests likely to be conducted in July
The student evaluation division of the university released a notice on 22 May (Friday) stating that the students can submit the assignments online for all Academic Programmes of IGNOU for the TEE, June 2020 till 15 June.
Hotels in Bali brace for travel-restriction relaxation, 'new normal'
The deputy chairman of the Bali Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA), Ketut Swabawa, said it was necessary to build a thorough new normal ecosystem before travel restrictions could be relaxed.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.
India underlines faith in HCQ: drug’s benefits outweigh risks
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: There is enough experience in the country of using HCQ, and sufficient data from observational and case control studies to warrant its use, the government said.
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days. Speaking to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, an ally, by video
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL (Reuters) - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
Revealed: The best-selling $48 blush that celebrities and makeup experts swear by for a natural rosy glow
Celebrities and makeup artists continue to rave about a $48 blush that has become a 'cult-favourite' due to its stand-out name and natural rosy colour.
Inside Celtic's Damien Duff replacement hunt as a 'number of options' are on the table
The Irishman is leaving Glasgow for family reasons and will take up a post within Stephen Kenny’s national-team set-up.
How the coronavirus lockdown has accelerated the challenges for our town centres
As part of our series linked to the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign, we look at the problems facing town and city centres on lockdown
Flood, COVID-19 double whammy in Assam: One death, 2.71 lakh affected in flood; 92 new COVID-19 cases in 24-hours
Flood in Assam claimed one life on Wednesday and affected over 2.71 lakh people in 11 districts as the state government stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the relief camps. A man
Honolulu shines in nationwide solar study released today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
For the seventh year in a row, Honolulu topped a list of 50 cities nationwide for solar PV installed per capita; it also placed third in total existing solar PV capacity installed to date, according to a survey of 5o large urban centers released today by the nonprofit organizations Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.
Karnataka ready to reopen malls, hotels & theatres after May 31
India News: The Karnataka government is in favour of opening up malls, hotels, restaurants and cinema halls after May 31, when Lockdown 4.0 ends, provided the Cen
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the coun
Las Vegas boy, 8, dies after drinking chemicals in soda bottle
A 8-year-old Las Vegas boy died in May days after he ingested chemicals that were stored in a soda bottle, according to a Clark County Department of Family Services report.
US death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000 as Americans emerge from lockdown
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans…
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are
COVID-19 only kills 1% of people in remote Papuan village with limited resources
A researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a tropical medicine expert who lives in Wamena, Indonesia have published a unique account of a village in the Papuan highlands of Indonesia that has experienced what was presumed to be an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
New York's Cuomo says Congress 'abusing' states worst hit by coronavirus
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Wednesday for the U.S.
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.
COVID-19: Nigeria may begin use of dogs for detections
A pilot study on the use of dogs, to diagnose the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic ravaging many countries, may start in Nigeria in July.
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war
The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month
“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
CMS parents question new, earlier start date of school
Parents voiced frustration on the CMS Facebook page, concerned about their planned vacations and the inconsistency of the new calendar. CMS would start school on 17 and then the next week they would be out of school doing remote learning.
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll
Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian
Health & safety: Fighting Covid-19 with sustainable healthcare solutions at a low cost
Applied Materials is working with startups and research institutes for tech innovations in PPEs and low-cost respirators
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Workplace norms after Covid-19 outbreak: Preparing for the new normal
The need of the hour is to rethink organisational transformation, ensure the safety of our employees and re-align operations to help our customers
Legendary Mexican beach resort Acapulco upended by coronavirus
ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Intensive care units in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco are close to capacity as the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm hospitals and leaves local authorities scrambling to dig more graves.
US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report
The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.
WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Reuters) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denied the move … WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight Read More »
US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States has surpassed 100,000, approximately doubling the death toll recorded in late April.
Coronavirus latest: Four more positive tests in Premier League
English football's top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
B.C. sees 9 new COVID-19 cases, one death as officials watch for new cases amid Phase Two
Number of confirmed active cases is at 244, with 37 people in hospital
‘I hope your son gets coronavirus’ – Watford’s Troy Deeney the latest victim of disgusting social media abuse
'I hope your son gets coronavirus' - Watford's Troy Deeney the latest victim of disgusting social media abuse
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US
The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone.
Police welcome doctors with roses in Kashmir
This comes a day after doctors held protests against harassment at the hands of policemen during lockdown
Troy Deeney reveals online abuse over refusal to return amid coronavirus
The striker has not returned to training.
It’s Official: 100,000 Are Dead of Covid-19 in America, and Their Blood Is on Trump’s Hands
Most of the coronavirus deaths could have been avoided if Trump had enacted social-distancing measures sooner.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Space Suits Sure Are Something
Elon Musk was set to launch humans (NASA astronauts) into space today, but the flight was delayed due to weather. The next potential windows are this Saturday and Sunday. We don’t know how that’s going to go. But look at this suit!
118 escape from isolation centres
A total of 118 people have so far escaped from Covid-19 quarantine and isolation centres countrywide in separate incidents while police have arrested 41 738 people for violating lockdown regulations and the Liquor Act.
'Modern Warfare' tracer rounds: How to get the guns included in purple pack
It's a purple party in
D.C. Mayor Lifts Stay-at-Home Order to Begin Phased Reopening
The nation's capital will begin a phased reopening on Friday, announced Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday.
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St.
Coronavirus pandemic exposes inequality in Ecuador's Guayaquil
When Victoria Sanchez and her mother, Eufemia Nicolaza Sanches Pin, showed up at their local public hospital in Ecuador's Guayaquil for Sanches Pin's weekly dialysis treatment last month, hospital staff refused to let the mother, a diabetic, in because she had a runny nose.
Afghanistan records 625 new positive cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours
The authorities in Afghanistan recorded 625 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours.
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
Level Ex upgrades surgery games to virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19
Level Ex, the maker of surgery games popular with medical professionals, has released new levels that virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19.
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Government has cancelled its former decision to resume lockdown of the capital city, comprising Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt ...
Covid effect: NITIE adopts 5 villages to aid adivasi communities in absence of livelihood
Since the beginning of a nationwide lockdown, the NITIE team has been coordinating with Pralhad Lokade, PESA Coordinator of Murbad, to explore ways and means to support the residents of these remote villages.
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane pushes for new safety measures in bars and clubs
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday he's working with owners of bars and clubs in Old Town's Entertainment District after videos and images showed packed spots over Memorial Day weekend.
Bath & Body Works Is Closing 50 Locations Nationwide, and Malls Just Won't Be the Same
Bath & Body Works announced it will be closing 50 stores across the country, mostly in malls.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.
Ohio counties sue major pharmacies for role in opioid crisis
May 27 (UPI) -- Two Ohio counties on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against several major U.S. pharmacies, stating they were complicit in perpetuating the opioid crisis.
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk
Nepal defers amendment on updating its map
The delay indicates a rethink on the disputed sites and proof that back-channels are in operation
Coronavirus: Las Vegas casinos to reopen with social distancing
Bellagio, New York-New York, Caesars Palace, Flamingo aim to bring strip back to life
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
More people are dining out as states reopen — but don’t expect more activity until there’s a coronavirus vaccine and Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears
Wednesday’s top personal finance stories
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and
Formerly homeless New Yorker gives back during coronavirus pandemic
A decade ago, Lisbon Black was squatting in an abandoned house in Brooklyn, fresh out of jail, panhandling for money and dealing with a substance abuse problem. But these days, Black is a star
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Louisa Raluy is suspended upside-down from a rope hanging from the ceiling, twisting and turning as her fellow circus performers encourage her on.
After COVID-19 lockdown, fitness fans reconsider returning to the gym
Like many Canadians, Erin Riediger cancelled her gym membership when the country went into lockdown in March.For the first few days of quarantine, the Winni
Maryland lifts more coronavirus restrictions, will allow outdoor dining
Maryland is set to lift additional statewide coronavirus restrictions, and restaurants will be allowed to begin outdoor dining this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced.
ICAI aims for transparency in Covid-era accounting
India Business News: Will the company be able to continue its operations? Or to paraphrase in accounting terminology — will it be a going concern? In the pre-pandemic era,
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.
Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus
The longtime Duterte aide, criticized for being 'epal,' is featured in almost every episode of Laging Handa PH, a public briefing supposed to be dedicated to COVID-19
Bangladesh reports 22 new virus deaths, caseload tops 38,000
Bangladesh has registered 22 new fatalities from the novel coronavirus in a daily count, bringing the death toll to 544.
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
Wuhan swabs 9 million people, tests 6.5 million for COVID-19 in 10 days
Proponents of the impressive effort say it will provide peace of mind.
Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases
Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.
Council has Zoom fatigue
Town of Oliver council is feeling fed up with meeting over Zoom and is itching to get back to in-person meetings, and staff will be looking at ways to make that happen while still allowing public access.
Day 64 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities
India News: NEW DELHI: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of Covid-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union ministry of .
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Acquired by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 38.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,401 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,213 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich […]
Gadelha and Ige reveal ‘inconclusive,’ ‘false positive’ COVID-19 test results from UFC Jacksonville
Claudia Gadelha and Dan Ige share how they’ve both been freaking out about their COVID-19 test results ahead of their UFC Jacksonville bouts.
Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients
CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.
France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns
The French government on Wednesday cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients..
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...
The CMS slashes telehealth restrictions for Medicare Advantage members
The CMS expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare Advantage (MA) members to include visits with a longer list of specialists.
Coronavirus: Aulas predicts financial difficulties for 'many French clubs'
The cancellation of the Ligue 1 season could cause "a real problem" for a number of clubs, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.
COVID-19 lockdown: Tourism ministry extends validity of approval, classification of hotels till June end
Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators.
ICMR asks states to revise cost of Covid-19 test; material cost may reduce
India has reported a total number of 1,51,767 cases of coronavirus, of which 64,425 have been cured/discharged while 4,337 have lost their lives
Simulations explain detonation properties in TATB
Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have discovered a new mechanism for ignition of high explosives that explains the unusual detonation properties of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene ...
France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.
What is SpaceX as today's launch makes history?
SpaceX is set to make history tonight.
Coronavirus fines in north drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The number of fines issued by the PSNI over social distancing rules dropped from nearly 400 to 30 in a month, it can be revealed.
Capacity could be reduced by 87% in pubs due to 2m social distancing rule
The typical bar or restaurant in Ireland could face an 87% reduction in capacity if the 2m social distancing advice remains in place when they re-open. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop...
California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens
SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Mexican workers in US are sending record money home despite coronavirus-related economic shutdowns
The migrant laborers who staff American meat plants, construction sites and delivery services are working through the pandemic – and sending more funds back home than ever.
EU proposes $825 billion COVID-19 'Recovery Plan for Europe'
May 27 (UPI) -- The European Union on Wednesday proposed a $825 billion stimulus plan to help stabilize member states amid a recession brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
NASA, SpaceX Gear Up for Historic Crewed Launch Today
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France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US President Donald Trump.
Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses
The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.
A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it
You can also watch the launch online
Lethal cobra bite leaves experts baffled
They are looking into various aspects of the alleged murder of a woman in Kollam
Restaurants, Pools Open in Israel as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …
Merck buys Themis as part of drive for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
Merck & Co/MSD has been conspicuous by its absence from the industry-wide effort to develop coronavirus therapies, but has now unveiled a broad effort across drugs and vaccines.
Drone service launches in US to deliver medical supplies by air
Drone start up Zipline has collaborated with a health network in North Carolina to deliver much-needed medical supplies to medical centres.
Covid-19 pandemic to accelerate digital adoption in India: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley said Covid-19 has relieved some apprehension relating to digital transactions
More people are dying in American prisons – here’s how they face the end of their lives
In the 10 years leading up to 2016, the rate of prisoner mortality rose by 15%. End-of-life options can be limited for inmates.
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body.Darlene
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention
India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.
How to see Comet SWAN above your house tonight
The comet is blazing brightly across the UK this week
Dundee retailer fully opens to the public for the first time in two months with extensive social distancing measures
A limited number of customers, queue marshals, cleaning stations and warnings not to handle products.
School buses may stay idle
Parents who choose to send their children back to school next week may have to find a different way to get them to and from class.
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: International Labour Organization
The outbreak also risks creating a "lockdown generation" of young people forced to play catch-up on the labour market for at least 10 years, the Geneva-based body said.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'
Wahab cautions people, says still not too late to be careful
AI identifies change in microstructure in aging materials
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have taken a step forward in the design of future materials with improved performance by analyzing its microstructure using AI.
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
When are department stores reopening and will you be able to try on clothes?
Retailers are poised to open their doors again.
GOP Gov. DeWine Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘This Is About Loving Your Fellow Human Being’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) pointed out on Tuesday night that wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is a...
While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’
While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’
Passengers On Multiple Domestic Flights Test Positive For Coronavirus After Operations Resume
Passengers of a Delhi-Ludhiana flight have been quarantined after a 50-year-old Alliance Air employee has tested positive for coronavirus.
That's a deal breaker! Grossed-out social media users share their partners' most unhygienic habits - from flossing with human hair to leaving toenail clippings on the floor
People from across the globe have taken to confession-sharing app Whisper to reveal their partners' worst habits - including re-using floss and leaving ear wax to build up.
Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".
Fauci: Data is "Really Quite Evident" Against Hydroxychloroquine For Coronavirus
Anthony Fauci told CNN Wednesday that the scientific data "is really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy" of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment. From a report: The comments came in response to news that France on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat the virus, ...
Homemade cloth masks can reduce COVID-19 spread: Study
Toronto - Cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, can reduce transmission of Covid-19 by blocking up to 99 per cent of infectious particles, say researchers.
Nasa SpaceX launch - as it happened: Historic liftoff cancelled moments before takeoff over weather
Nasa has postponed its first launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years due to bad weather, just minutes before lift-off.Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on a rocket and capsule system built by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's
More than 450 deaths across Tayside and Fife now linked to coronavirus
More than 450 Tayside and Fife deaths have now been linked to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.
Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests
The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space
"I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
Researchers date age of the oldest-known forest in West Junggar region, China
As one of the five major extinction events in Earth history, the Frasnian-Famennian boundary (FFB) crisis caused dramatic reductions in marine and terrestrial diversity.
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’
In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".
Coronavirus concentrations in sewage seen as leading indicator of COVID-19 outbreaks, study says
The proof is usually in the pudding, but for COVID-19, the proof might be in the poop.
Tawau Health Office seeking foreign worker for Covid-19 test
TAWAU, May 27 — The Tawau Health Office is in the midst of tracking down a foreigner believed to be working at an oil palm plantation here for a Covid-19 screening test. According to sources, the man, who did not possess valid documentation, had allegedly entered the country from Indonesia...
France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US Presid...
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths
This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541
COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE
A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.
Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19
The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus
First Nottingham city centre Covid-19 testing hub to open near Motorpoint Arena
It is the only dedicated virus testing facility in the city centre
Two-thirds of businessmen say cyber crime could occur more during Covid-19 than before: Survey
The CrowdStrike Work Security Index has said that there was a 100x increase in Covid-19 themed malicious files between February and March.A total of 4,048 senior decision-makers in India, Australia, F
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.
Americas will be hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses, says ILO
GENEVA, May 27 — The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said today. The outbreak also risks creating a “lockdown generation” of young people...
China to loosen flight restrictions
China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...
'We'll see where that goes,' says Eugenie Bouchard of dating in the age of coronavirus
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard agreed to go on a virtual date with comedian Bob Menery following a series of requests from him during an Instagram Live interview.
SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts tonight is 'a new era in spaceflight'
NASA and SpaceX have teamed up for the Demo-2 blast-off which will send two astronauts to the International Space Station in the Crew Dragon capsule atop the Falcon 9 rocket
The Response to Covid-19 Will Help to Defeat Opioid Abuse
Heavy-handed restrictions on treating addiction have been loosened during the pandemic, and that’s a good thing.
ARM Announces New Cortex CPU And Mali GPU For Future Smart Devices
ARM, the company that has its hands in almost every chipset on the current market, recently announced its next-generation lineup of products, designed for
Researchers conduct research to better understand why young adults choose to move to rural Montana
It's common to hear about young adults choosing not to live in rural Montana, but what often goes undiscussed are the reasons young adults do choose to move to rural parts of the state, according to Montana ...
Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In
India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order
“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic
3 more COVID-19 deaths, 280 cases in Rajasthan
The novel coronavirus toll in Rajasthan rose to 173 on Wednesday with three more fatalities, while 280 new cases took the tally to 7,816, the Health Department said. The three more deaths were in
COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day
In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat COVID-19 Amid Safety Concerns
It’s the first ban by a country since the World Health Organization said it was pausing a large trial of the malaria drug due to safety concerns.
European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
Paris - The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.
‘If it goes wrong, it’s my fault’: Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX’s historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has opened up about his nerves ahead of SpaceX’s first-ever launch of people into orbit on Wednesday – and said the blame lies with him if anything goes wrong.
123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...
Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking two NASA astronauts to orbit tonight. Here's everything you need to know
SpaceX has never taken people to space before.
Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19
The Volkswagen Secure and Power Lease initiatives provide customers the power and independence to purchase their favourite Volkswagen in a hassle-free, contactless and digitalised manner, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director Steffen Knapp said.
Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges
Researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as ...
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration's handling of the crisis. Lombardy, Italy's richest and most populous region and the motor
Skipping medical care amid coronavirus a troubling pandemic byproduct
A new study found 48 percent of American adults delayed or skipped medical care amid the coronavirus crisis.
Philippines: 260% Spike in Online Sex Abuse of Children amid Lockdown
In the Philippines, cases of online sexual abuse of children have risen by 260 percent during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry
Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.
In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight
Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.
New portable technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes, researchers say
New technology can detect an anti-virus antibody in just 20 minutes, according to researchers in Japan. If a suitable reagent is developed, they say that the tech could be used to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
People advised to use technology to seek medical advice
“GOGP+ is a Telemedicine application which enables video to video chat remotely connecting those in need of medical assistance with qualified doctors, in a trusted,...
Homeless Deaths Rise in San Francisco During Lockdown, But Not Due to Coronavirus
Deaths have soared among the homeless population in San Francisco during the coronavirus, but not due to the virus directly.
Research finds concerning drop in US colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
SAN FRANCISCO: New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as US physicians and patients halted ...
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
MILAN (Reuters) - The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration’s handling of the crisis.
Quantum simulators for gauge theories
To simulate in a laboratory what happens in particle accelerators has been an ambitious goal in the study of the fundamental forces of nature pursued by high-energy physicists for many years. Now, thanks ...
Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous
Coronavirus: Messi says resuming season will be 'like starting from scratch'
Lionel Messi recalled playing a Barcelona home game behind closed doors in 2017 as he discussed preparations for LaLiga's resumption.
How COVID-19 has changed the face of insurance industry and the role digital can play
The emerging trends post COVID crisis can be far-reaching. Pandemics can be short-lived, but the economic impact can be long-term.
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
NASA is rolling out the International Space Station's red carpet for Tom Cruise.
New Zealand Cricket to cut jobs by 10-15% to cope with economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic
New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZ$ 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the "challenges" posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Wuhan, swab samples are being mixed to carry out quick group tests
The mass testing is part of China’s efforts to fortify against a potential “second wave” after a cluster of cases emerged in a residential community earlier this month.
FSMA: Belgians Traded 5 Times More BEL 20 Shares amid COVID-19
According to the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian regulator, investors traded BEL 20 shares up to five times more.
Shropshire hospital services 'beginning to return to normal'
Regular services are starting to return to normal at Shropshire’s main hospitals now the coronavirus pandemic has “stabilised”, the trust’s chief executive has said.
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month
South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday — an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s
123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed
Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive
Minimising health risks under Covid – is easing the ban on alcohol the right move?
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) would have preferred to see the ban on both liquor and tobacco continue under Level 3. Second best would have been for the ban on liquor to remain and that on tobacco to be lifted.
Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic
Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.
Nationwide lockdown may shrink India’s GDP by this much in Q1; SBI gives hope for Q2
The contraction in the Q1 FY21 GDP may be as high as 40 per cent.
75 More Policemen in Maharashtra found Corona Positive in 24 Hours -
In Maharashtra, which is facing the highest impact of the Corona crisis in India, this deadly virus is rapidly catching
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history
A ZSL study published in Nature Communications today maps the evolutionary history of the world's terrestrial vertebrates—amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles—for the first time, exploring how ...
Saluting corona warriors: Cops offer roses to doctors, other frontline workers in Srinagar
After facing criticism for allegedly harassing doctors and medical workers over the past few days, cops on Wednesday offered roses to the doctors as a
Over 1,000 people caught drink or drug driving during coronavirus lockdown
The shocking figures show over 1,000 people were found to be driving under the influence during lockdown
Back in Business: NASA Is Set to Return to Human Spaceflight with Historic SpaceX Launch
Two astronauts will ride a privately built rocket and spacecraft to orbit, marking the first launch of humans from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
SBI gives covid relief, extends loan EMI moratorium; starts notifying borrowers via SMS
According to the PSU lender's press release, it has "proactively reached out to all of its eligible loan customers to obtain their consent to stop their Standing Instructions (SIs) / NACH mandate for the EMIs falling due in June, July and August 2020."
New type of coupled electronic-structural waves discovered in magnetite
An international team of scientists uncovered exotic quantum properties hidden in magnetite, the oldest magnetic material known to mankind. The study reveals the existence of low-energy waves that indicate ...
China reports 28 new asymptomatic covid-19 cases, mostly in Wuhan
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in China now stands at 82,993. The deadly virus has claimed 4,634 lives in the country so far.
Xiaomi alarm could prevent Windows from being a safety hazard for children
Xiaomi is currently crowdfunding a new product, an alarm informs the user if a window is opened beyond the designated safety limit.
Passenger on Alliance Air's Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests Covid-19 positive
According to the spokesperson, there were 36 passengers and five crew members in the flight.
UP eyeing post-covid investment from US, Japan, Korea: Industry minister
Admits labour migration posing a challenge to industrial revival; no special approval needed to start operations for new MSME units for next 3 years
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic
Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it
Biocon Biologics Gets DCGI Nod For Emergency Use Of CytoSorb To Treat Critical Covid-19 Patients
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients.
Covid-19 highlights importance of agri storage
Promoting storage capacity of food grains at the Gram-Panchayat level will go a long way in making villages and farmers self-reliant
Coronavirus: Deschamps backs Ligue 1 over cancellation, says others are prioritising money
Didier Deschamps has criticised the Bundesliga's return and insists other leagues are prioritising money if they also recommence.
Off the News: Don’t let your virus guard down | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The COVID-19 infections in Hawaii were seemingly squashed, so why not go out to the beach?
Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert
The British state, including the security forces, have been focusing on the threat from COVID-19 since it arrived in February. So does that mean the police are letting...
China to increase international flights if virus under control: regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media China News reported on Wednesday, citing the agency’s deputy director, Li Jian.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior level executives … Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19 Read More »
Anjana Harish’s Suicide Shows Why India Must End Practice of ‘Conversion Therapy’
India: Following the Anajana Harish case in Kerala, a ban must be issued on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQIA folks, say IACP & other mental health experts.
Staffing giants join forces to decode COVID-19 puzzle
Give a clarion call: ‘Help India Get Back to Work Safely’
2 Chinese operators of illegal COVID-19 clinic in Clark hunted
THE National Bureau of Investigation is now hunting down two Chinese who allegedly operated a clandestine medical facility treating COVID-19 patients mostly foreigners inside a leisure park in Clark, Pampanga.
Covid-19: Congress’ Randeep Surjewala seeks to intervene in SC’s migrants crisis case
Surjewala said he and the Congress were unable to raise the issue of migrant labourers in Parliament as no sessions have been held since March.
Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP
Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says
Coronavirus: What is involved in the EU’s recovery plan?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned
Israeli Institute Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Warns of Fake Shots Circulating in Latin America
Ampoules of a fake Coronavirus vaccine labeled with a forged Migal Institute’s logo in Hebrew are illegally being manufactured and circulated in several South American countries.
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
COVID-19: Oman reports 38 deaths of coronavirus today
Newly diagnosed cases include 166 Omanis, 89 foreign residents
Illegal Chinese COVID-19 clinic raided in Makati
AUTHORITIES raided a medical clinic being used as treatment facility for Chinese nationals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and arrested two Chinese doctors Tuesday afternoon in Makati city.
Man under treatment for COVID-19 in Chennai, ends life
The 57-year-old’s body was found in a bathroom of the Government Medical College Hospital, Omandurar Estate, early on Wednesday
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News
NEW DELHI: The health ministry has come out with a detailed guidance note on provision of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, … Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News Read More »
Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu
The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.
3 Ways Your Social Security Checks Could Be Reduced by COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic could result in smaller monthly checks.
Father Ready to Die for Infant as KNH Bill Surpasses Ksh530K [VIDEO]
The father disclosed that the hospital's decision to raise the cost of the treatment was a painful pill to swallow as...
U.N. calls meeting to boost pandemic support for developing countries
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.N. officials said they will meet on Thursday with over a dozen world leaders to discuss shoring up financial support for emerging economies, hit hard by the pandemic's economic fallout.
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights
Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App
EU to propose €750bn Covid recovery package for states
Ireland in line for grants of €1.9 billion in package weighted by how badly economies have been hit
State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.
As the death toll of Covid-19 reaches 100,000 in the US: these lives lost, and missed
Loved ones pay tribute to those they have lost to the coronavirus pandemic, from a grandmother of seven to a 16-year-old
'Disturbing' Ont. long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
When a bombshell report from the Canadian Armed Forces outlining a litany of problems at five long-term care homes released on Tuesday, family members say they're not surprised.
People out, rats move in
Vancouver business owners might be in for a squeaky surprise when they return to the workplace.
Sharp IT budget cuts expected in wake of COVID-19
Gartner and IDC see global IT spending dropping precipitously this year, with cloud services an exception as enterprises accelerate transformational strategies.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry
The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
Man gets hair transplant after woman on dating app snubs him for 'going bald'
He says he gets loads of dates now.
WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a US study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic
Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and
Appeal to State govt.
The Hassan district administration, on Wednesday, appealed to the State government to allow doctors and support staff stay put in hotels during the duty week and quarantine period. Hassan Deputy Commi
World Rugby study suggests scrapping scrum resets to combat Covid-19 spread
Scrum resets could be scrapped as part of World Rugby's plans to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission during rugby matches.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and Nasa officials say crew safety is the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Bangladesh orders all hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in separate units
The government has ordered all public and private hospitals in Bangladesh to provide treatment to COVID-19 and other patients in separate units.
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15
The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15 “As...
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids
Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Covid-19: Identify private hospitals for free or minimum cost treatment of patients, SC tells Centre
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked why the private hospitals, who have been given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat patients for free.
This is also time to nurse economies back to health
GCC showed a level of sophistication in combating COVID-19, but much still needs doing
Queensland man aged 30 dies from coronavirus
A 30-year-old man from central Queensland is believed to be Australia's 103rd coronavirus fatality. His partner is in hospital with symptoms of the virus.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria will continue with the solidarity trial of chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration ...
Coronavirus: Sharjah cracks down on erring salons
Those found to be violating precautionary measures asked to close
All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting
Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).
Poor Venezuelans protest as shortages stoke anger at Maduro
Lack of water and electricity adds to misery in slums caused by coronavirus
Medicare Recipients May Get Insulin at $35 Per Month
Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need insulin will be able to access the lifesaving medication for just $35 a month, according to a new plan announced by the White House.
Nokia Temporarily Shuts Down Its Manufacturing Unit Near Chennai After 18 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19
Nokia Temporarily Shuts Down Its Manufacturing Unit Near Chennai After 18 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
Doctor and nurse who cancelled wedding due to Covid-19 get married in the hospital where they work
A nurse and doctor who had to cancel their wedding because of the Covid-19 pandemic have tied the knot in the hospital where they both work.
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
ZURICH, May 26 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after safety concerns prompted the group to suspend the malaria drug's use in a large trial on COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
India Business News: Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of
Data shows men travel 48% more than women in face of COVID-19
According to the findings, since the lockdown began on 23 March, men have largely travelled further from home than women. Both men and women started to become more...
Karnataka to open temples, mosques, churches after 31 May; awaiting Centre’s guidelines on opening malls, theatres, says BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after 31 May
President Donal Trump to attend launch of NASA astronauts for the first time in nine years, from America
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are scheduled to blast off on Thursday, 2.00 am IST from launch pad 39A from the Kennedy Space Centre.
Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat coronavirus pain
The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month.
Argyle Community Trust have swapped balls and bibs for food and medicine supplies
Trust staff have been out and about in the community during the COVID-19 crisis
Amy Cooper's Former Dog-Walkers First Identified Her: 'We've Seen So Many Videos of People Being Shot or Killed for Less'
Lindsey Cork, 31, and Kyle Stover, 30, told the New York Daily News on Tuesday night that they felt compelled to identify Cooper after witnessing her calling the cops on Christian Cooper, 57, in a wooded area of Central Park known as “the Ramble.”
Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader
HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many
Brazil leads daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped ...
EU Commission proposes €750 billion recovery fund in wake of Covid-19 crisis
The European Commission is proposing a €750 billion recovery fund to reboot economies hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, EU officials said on Wednesday.
NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted
Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having ...
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
"A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed," the body said. "It is expected by mid-June."
Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited
THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.
Use of Nottingham’s food banks has surged during coronavirus pandemic
There's increased demand above normal levels by 33 percent or more
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...
Intuitive Surgical: The Growth Leader In Surgical Robotics
Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in surgical robotics. The company has produced outstanding growth rates in both revenue and cash flow over the years. In
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit
The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques
The Saudi Press Agency published a statement
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
US Policy Harms Int'l Covid Strategy as Collaboration Urged In 'Hyper-Connected World' - Scientist
Following the Trump Administration's threats to stop funding the World Health Organisation (WHO) and push to develop therapeutics and future vaccines for the ongoing...
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases
The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.
The Promise of Browser Isolation: A Panacea with a UX Problem?
Browser isolation sounds like the answer to many security questions. Why isn't its use widespread? Claudia Glover has more.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...
Agenus 1181 Is A Potential Cancer Game Changer
Agenus AGEN1181 may work better than Yervoy. More data is expected Friday, May 29, at ASCO. iNKT cell therapy also looks promising.
Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules
Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.
Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 ‘shook’ Bournemouth, says Howe
LONDON, May 27 — Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said. Ramsdale, who resumed non-contact training last week,...
COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah
Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic
Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
Beijing - A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of polyester yarn from 4 countries
India has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of polyester yarn, used in the garment industry, from China, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam, a move aimed at guarding domestic players from cheap inbound shipments. The probe was launched following a complaint by eight domestic manufacturers, including Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and Suryalata Spinning Mills.
Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding
Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who
Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...
May 27: 17 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria - Total Reached 2460
The National Operations Headquarters provided up-to-date data on the situation with the coronavirus in the country during the regular morning briefing. 17 new positive probes have been identified.
What this massive rotating disk galaxy tells us about our early universe
Current models of massive galaxy formation suggest that they evolve as part of a slow growth process, gradually increasing in size through mergers with smaller galaxies and the accumulation of clumps of hot gas. This means that most galaxies should have reached massive size relatively late in the course of the Universe’s 13.8 billion years […]
Halfords to fully reopen to customers in Dundee – but don’t handle the products
Halfords in Dundee is preparing to reopen to customers after a successful trial of physical-distancing measures on its shop floors.
AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post COVID-19 economies
Wamkele Mene was recently appointed Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. Due to the effects of COVID-19, free trading for countries that have ratified the agreement cannot begin on July 1, 2020 as was originally scheduled. He spoke to Kingsley Ighobor about the way forward. Describe the impact of COVID-19 on …
Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma
Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.
Kerala likely to resume sale of alcohol from May 28
The Kerala government has approved the resumption of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state beginning Thursday, said sources, even as the state is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases following the easing of restrictions and arrival of Keralites from abroad and other parts of the country.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt to file status report on arrangements and helplines to deal with COVID-19 patients
High Court has also asked the two governments to assess the adequacy of the helpline capacity and state whether the same is sufficient to deal with the present call traffic.
Chennai taxi driver ferries healthcare workers during lockdown
V Ramesh, an UberMedic driver, is on his feet during lockdown, ferrying doctors and people who are unwell from home to hospital and back
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
Young Irish women lonelier than others in EU - survey
Young Irish women are lonelier than others in the EU, according to research by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’
Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case
Human activity threatens 50 billion years of evolutionary history, study reveals
Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals.
'Put them in a spacecraft and fly them to Mars': Abigail Disney hits out at 'feral' billionaires, saying Bezos has transformed into Darth Vader, Elon Musk is a narcissist and Peter Thiel is a menace
Answering who the 3 most 'toxic billionaires' were, Abigail Disnet named Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. She said Bezos was like Vader.
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements
Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...
Kelowna Mounties catching more people doing drugs and driving
Drinking and doing drugs while driving seems to be on the rise, according to Kelowna Mounties.The Kelowna RCMP Municipal Traffic Section had a road check se
Investigators scour Pakistan air crash site for clues and cockpit voice recorder
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A team of Pakistani and French investigators on Wednesday sifted through the wreckage of a Pakistani airliner that crashed in the southern city of Karachi last Friday, searching for clues around what caused the worst airline disaster in the country in years.
Four positive Coronavirus tests from three Premier League clubs after latest testing
It's been reported that there have been four more positive Coronavirus tests in the Premier League...
Hyundai Australia extends warranties again due to COVID-19
Hyundai has extended its warranty for another month, as many cars spent less time on the road during coronavirus lockdowns.
'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6
Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.
I am being given psychiatric drugs unnecessarily, alleges Vizag doctor
He urges hospital Superintendent to shift him to a better medical centre; mother alleges political persecution
Watch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts to Space Live Right Here
The day has finally arrived. Today, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon and fly to the International Space Station. You can watch this historic launch live right here.
Covid-19: Kashmir records two deaths, JK toll reaches 26
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
15 police officers test positive for COVID-19
Police received a jolt of sorts when 15 of their colleagues — 12 in Hyderabad and three in Cyberabad police commissionerate offices tested positive for COVID-19. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani K
Reopened US car factories see coronavirus cases as production rolls on
In the week since US auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for COVID-19 but only Ford has temporarily closed plants. The US
Abayomi predicts decline in COVID-19 cases in 6 months
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday said he state will experience drastic decline in the number of COVID-19 cases by November this year.
Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday
Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments
Number doubling every 14 days, nearly 23,000 cases likely by June 30, says PMC
In areas under the PMC jurisdiction, of the 273 deaths will May 26, 80 deaths were in the age group of 60-70 years, 58 were in the age group of 50-60 years, 57 in the age group of 70-80 years and 37 in the age group of 40-50 years.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Every person in the UK with symptoms is now eligible for a coronavirus test
Matt Hancock said: 'From tomorrow, we are expanding eligibility for testing to include the under-fives, so that now every single person who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, no matter their age.'
SEZAD keeps project deadlines while ensuring COVID-19 safety
While taking all precautionary measures to combat coronavirus, the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) has also implemented its plan to complete the infrastructure projects for the zone, particularly Duqm Port, according to Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, SEZAD Board Chairman.
Three newest COVID-19 cases stem from 'irresponsible' traveller who failed to self-isolate: N.B. premier
New Brunswick has reported its third new case of COVID-19 in the last week and all are in a single cluster connected to a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital who failed to self-isolate after travelling to Quebec.
Infants unlikely to contract Coronavirus from breast milk – WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday says there is no current evidence to prove that infants can contract the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) from breast milk of infected mothers.
Fear, sadness and anger: The hidden impact of lockdown on children
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted children in some predictable and some less predictable ways. Kathryn Cleary spoke to experts and children to get a deeper understanding.
Delhi LG Office employee tests positive for Covid-19: Sources
The LG Secretariat spreads to two parts, which includes the bungalow where around 40 officials works.The bungalow where staff members sit is being disinfected by authorities, sources said
David Coverdale Questions ‘Arrogance’ of Ignoring COVID-19 Rules
Whitesnake singer David Coverdale expressed disbelief at people who ignore COVID-19 safety protocols in a May 2020 interview.
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
Nine new cases in Puducherry
Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment
A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
BREAKING US coronavirus deaths hit 100,000 with 1.7m people infected
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says
By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.
With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many
Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities
Coronavirus: Premier League records four new cases
Four new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League..................
New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations
New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient
Biz EOD: NHAI offers COVID loan; SBI cuts FD rates; Maha tops MSME registrations
Catch top stories from the world of business and economy with BusinessToday.In's Biz EOD report
Gru and Minions urge handwashing, fun at home in new coronavirus public service announcement
(Reuters) - Gru and the popular yellow Minions from the animated “Despicable Me” movie franchise are urging people to keep their distance to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus in a new public service announcement unveiled on Wednesday.
How co-working spaces can restart post Covid-19 lockdown
Many co-working spaces are already framing drastic measures to restart their business post lockdown, ensuring the safety of members and hygiene of premises at the highest level.
Man left with fractured skull after fight breaks out at Lichfield Walkabout bar
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms
Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.
Four more people at three Premier League clubs test positive for coronavirus
Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus
The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month
Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545
Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.
Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha
Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district
Virus acute in 5% patients with respiratory illness
Mortality rate in TS at 2.82% as against 2.86% nationally, expert committee tells CM
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says
Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department
The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.
Putrajaya defends detention of illegal immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has defended its decision to detain illegal immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that they cannot be ...
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country’s public prosecution service said on Wednesday.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Larry Kramer, who pushed the world to respond to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, has died of pneumonia at 84, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Galvanized by the AIDS epidemic that swept the United States in the 1980s, Kramer founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Safdarjung Hospital releases list of 52 virus-related deaths
Official figures show only 4 deaths at the hospital till May 13
NASA astronauts strap in for historic SpaceX rocket launch
Two NASA astronauts were being strapped in for a historic SpaceX rocket launch Wednesday afternoon — but the weather could still derail their trip. Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken rolled up inside
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
WHO launches foundation to put finances in better health
The World Health Organization on Wednesday launched a new foundation for private donations, as US President Donald Trump threatens to pull the plug over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle blood as coronavirus 'protection'
The baby girl's parents and her seven-year-old sister are also in hospital after drinking the blood which was reportedly recommended to them by a witch doctor as Covid-19 protection
Cheer's Gabi insists there's no bad blood with director over parent backlash
Gabi's parents caused controversy when the show aired.
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch history in the making
Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.
Over 100 doctors call for tax on junk food to handle obesity epidemic
A group of doctors have written to the government warning chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy diets are adding to the Covid-19 death toll and 'crippling' the NHS.
Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined
The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.
Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.
Need to make learning more interesting during isolation: Experts
Specialists in Oman’s education sector and psychologists have asked for lessons to be made more interesting, so that students will be more encouraged to study during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Krishna water release from A.P. resumes after a month
Supply expected to reach inter-State border in Tiruvallur by the evening
Newsom: California gyms could get reopening road map soon
Newsom said the state is prepared to release guidance in the "very, very near future" as California continues to incrementally restart its economy.
Four more positive coronavirus tests in the Premier League across three clubs
There have now been 12 positive tests
Why We Shouldn’t Trust The Official Covid-19 Data Anymore; Most States Are Fudging The Numbers
The centre would be better off not devising any policies based on these numbers.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection
A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on
Canada urged to lift Covid restrictions for NHL players
Canada's federal government has been urged to relax its coronavirus quarantine controls to boost Edmonton's chances of hosting part of the National Hockey League playoffs. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday as the NHL announced it is considering Edmonton…
10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod
3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Specify action taken against doctors in Gadwal case: HC
Young mother, along with newborn, died after being turned away by various hospitals
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
2 US astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch
With thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
Two passengers on Ahmedabad-Guwahati SpiceJet flights test Covid-19 positive
Passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) & SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati).'The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them,' the airline said
Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis
The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.
One more containment zone in the city
The addition is Ramamurthy Nagar ward
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report
A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report.
Covid-19 deaths in India could top 18,000 soon, says report
Covid-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert
Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 US Jobs Amid COVID-19, Thousands More Planned
Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 US jobs, including involuntary layoffs of 6,770 US workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Walsall Manor Hospital pays lasting tribute to five colleagues lost during coronavirus pandemic
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
New models use computer vision and AI to identify COVID-19 in X-rays
Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-rays.
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers
EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident
Huge Bestiary Update for Dead Cells goes live today
Highly acclaimed indie game, Dead Cells, has received a rather large update today for Nintendo Switch. The ‘Bestiary Update’ brings a whole host of tweaks and fixes to improve the playe…
Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients
Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...
Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?
What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out
NASA chief ‘all in’ for Tom Cruise to film on International Space Station
The International Space Station could become the set of Tom Cruise's next high-flying flick.
Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases
Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.
12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH
Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on ...
The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People
The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.
Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."
Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit Earth at Most 'Lethal' Angle, New Study Says
Around 66 million years ago a giant space rock hit the Earth hard destroying more than a half of life on our planet and presumably leading to the extinction of...
Sonny Quitlong, grocery store and Post Office employee who ‘saw the best in everyone,’ dies of coronavirus
Mr. Quitlong immigrated to the United States after serving in the Philippine Army. For decades, he worked as a checker at a Safeway on Rainier Avenue, and as a mail...
City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303
2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam
While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday; Railways says most had underlying conditions
While a few deaths on board the non-air conditioned trains were also reported earlier after they were launched on May 1 to ferry migrant labourers to their home states, the Railways on Wednesday said most of the deceased had pre-existing health conditions.
ED files cases over seizure of drugs
The Enforcement Directorate recently registered over 20 money-laundering cases in connection with the seizure of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The findings may be incorporated in th
These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS
University at Buffalo chemists have shown that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS—dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.
Florida's Disney, SeaWorld parks to reopen within weeks
May 27 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld announced plans Wednesday to reopen their Florida theme parks over the next two months.
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients
Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country's public prosecution service said on Wednesday. The Arab African country, which has reported 4,146 coronavirus cases and 184 deaths, released more than 4,000 prisoners
Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij
One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.
Challenger insurers are doing better than banks during COVID-19
In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has become a catalyst for digital solutions. One area where growth has been strongest is with challenger insurance startups, who are disrupting the traditional insurance market.
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.
Universities and commercial partners team up to develop new COVID -19 test kit
A new COVID -19 test kit, which can detect the presence of the virus in six different individuals simultaneously in under 30 minutes, is one step closer to coming to market following a partnership deal with leading electronic, robotics, and software companies.
France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid
PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Olympic chief Thomas Bach held a series of talks with IOC members on the potential consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it’s like to operate it
Nearly a decade ago, the space shuttle Atlantis landed in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the last time. Not a single American rocket-and-spaceship system has launched into space since.
CSOs reject controversial infectious diseases bill - Premium Times Nigeria
More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.
How Railways, Metro services plan to gather steam post-lockdown 4.0
Railways, Metro services plan: While Railways is set for the graded resumption of passenger train services from June 1, the Centre is yet to give the go-ahead for metro rail operations.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
14 die in northern Bangladesh after consuming ‘alcoholic drinks’
At least 14 people died in three days after consuming bootleg liquor in the neighbouring districts of Dinajpur and Rangpur during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
Text message tells vulnerable people they are dropped from shielding list
Outcry after some in England told they would lose government support without doctors being able to talk to them first
The Indispensable Mr. Kadyrov? Questions About Chechen Leader's Health Prompt New Questions About Region's Future
He’s been Chechnya’s strongman ruler more than 13 years. Reports that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 have prompted a new round of questions: What happens when he’s gone?
Cops bust homeless man who stole from Texas doctor fighting coronavirus
A homeless man was busted for swiping $11,000 worth of personal items from the Brooklyn hotel room of a Texas doctor in town to help with the battle against the coronavirus, police said. Ronaldo
CNBC's Kernen, Sorkin clash over coronavirus, Trump: 'You used and abused your position'
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen had a heated confrontation on the Wednesday edition of "Squawk Box," with Kernen accusing Sorkin of panicking over the coronavirus's impact on the
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK
NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.
US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?
America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.
'There is nowhere to run to' - Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance
"There is nowhere to run to … Life in my country is worse. People in my country are suffering more than us here who are in lockdown," a Cameroonian asylum seeker in Cape Town says.
COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...
NTB sees highest daily increase with 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 1-month-old baby
Of the 49 cases, 11 were children, including three babies and five toddlers.
James Carafano: China's coronavirus bullying – US must keep pushing back. Here's how
Oddly, the Chinese regime seems to think the best way out of their image nightmare is to make it worse.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.
Medical masks, gloves, PPE makers pitch for resumption of exports
Exporters want to attract buyers from US, Europe who are moving away from China
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
Beyond coronavirus: Dubai residents welcome the new normal as businesses reopen
A relieved lot, they say vigilance and caution will have to continue
Target is selling outdoor waterbeds with built-in sprinklers, and they're perfect for people who don't have a pool, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The outdoor water beds are rainbow-colored, and retail for $30. They can be purchased both online through Target's website and in stores.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
New Goal Of Zero Seabird Deaths On Fishing Boats
The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and nets has made a big leap forward, with a new goal of reducing seabird deaths to zero. However, Forest & Bird is warning that without cameras on boats the plan will not succeed.
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
A return to normal will likely take many months, warns France's national statistics agency
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission
NASA will be live-streaming the SpaceX launch via YouTube and on its website.
Teenager still in hospital after freak parachute accident in Washington over weekend
A 17-year-old is still in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of the accident on Saturday
Goodman company gets €19m judgment against Blackrock Clinic founder
Judge dismisses range of claims from Dr Joseph Sheehan
3 employees positive for COVID-19 at Cedar Bluff Kroger
Three Kroger associates at the Cedar Bluff location have tested positive for COVID-19, according to to an official statement from a company spokesperson.
ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.
Relief distributed to airport workers
TIRUCHI About 100 labourers, including trolley retrievers, canteen and other contract employees, working at the Tiruchi International Airport were given essential commodities worth ₹1,000 each in view
Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2
The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.
Emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities affected by COVID-19 launched
Those from BAME communities have experienced proportionately higher death rates due to COVID-19
Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser
A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.
34 coronavirus concerns raised by staff at Shropshire's main hospitals
Staff at Shropshire's main hospital trust raised concerns over coronavirus 34 times in two months, a new report says.
INFOGRAPHICS | Sharp drop in Covid-19 testing due to kit, reagent shortages
As an expected spike in Covid-19 cases looms, South African laboratories are facing a critical shortage of test kits and reagents needed to conduct coronavirus testing.
Researchers develop rapid electro-optical test to identify COVID-19 carriers
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Prof. Gabby Sarusi has developed a one-minute electro-optical test of nose, throat, or breath samples that will identify both asymptomatic and affected carriers of the COVID-19 virus in under one minute with greater than 90% accuracy.
Tamil Nadu reports 817 new positive COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 133
Six more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu took the death toll on Wednesday to 133.
Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June
EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.
Zoa Morani donates plasma the second time for COVID-19 treatment
Mumbai Producer Karim Morani's daughter, actress Zoa Morani, has donated her plasma for the second time for COVID-19 research and treatment at Mumbai's Nair Hospital today.
Anti-dumping duty likely on rubber imported from China, 3 other countries
Apcotex Industries Ltd has alleged that dumping of the product from these countries are impacting the domestic industry
Covid-19 Blows a $400 Billion Hole in Global Energy
Investment in oil and gas supply is in retreat, creating an opportunity to do things differently in the recovery.
The two things Kerr Neilson fears in pandemic
The fund manager knows his way through a crisis. This time he’s afraid of only two things: unlisted asset valuations and strongmen promises.
Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland
A further two people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
Visits to domestic abuse website increase by nearly 1,000% in lockdown
Charity Refuge wants victims to know 'you are not alone' and help is available 24/7.
Railway Ministry is ‘evacuating Maharashtra, spreading coronavirus to Bengal’, says Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal chief minister claimed the ministry was sending shramik special trains full of migrants to her state without intimation.
Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19
Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.
Coronavirus in Delhi: COVID-19 death toll in national mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257
The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
MP Board 12th Exam 2020: MPBSE releases revised timetable for pending papers, issues health guidelines in view of COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the revised time table for the pending MP Board Class 12 exams 2020
Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre
The bench was hearing an application filed in a plea which has sought a direction for regulating the cost of treatment of COVID-19 at private hospitals across the country.
7,376 calls handled by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.
Coronavirus lockdown: Kerala to open liquor shops from tomorrow
The Kerala government has lauched the BevQ mobile app for virtual queue management of the liquor sale.
Activists raise alarms over virus litter along French coast
A French environmental group is finding this virus-era detritus littering the Mediterranean floor near the French Riviera resort of Antibes and is trying to raise awareness and clean it up.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 'badass' astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX's first mission with people will be piloted by NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug "Chunky" Hurley aboard the company's Crew Dragon spaceship.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
81% of parents wouldn't travel for emergency childcare in lockdown, survey finds
Almost a quarter of parents surveyed found themselves in the same situation as Dominic Cummings - but had chosen to stay at home.
State Health Dept denies ordering Johor Baru shopping mall patrons to undergo Covid-19 screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has denied allegations that it ordered visitors to a shopping mall here to undergo Covid-19 screening, said its director Dr Aman Rabu. Instead, he said, JKNJ only directed the mall to be closed for not complying with the standard...
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX’s history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
SpaceX is on the cusp of making spaceflight history for both itself and NASA – that is, if the weather cooperates.
Bizarre moment bungling burglar almost falls through workshop roof sending debris crashing down onto couple making facemasks for NHS workers
James McConville and his girlfriend were working in Aintree when the roof began to fall in. Debris just missed Mr McConville partner's head and she was left badly shaken.
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths
The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
5 Reasons Why Razer’s Optical Switches Are Superior To Mechanical Ones
Exclusive Deal [Valid Till May 27, 2020]: Razer is running a promotion for all of our American readers. Not only are they offering a free Razer Viper mouse ($79 value) with the purchase of a Huntsman keyboard with their brand new optical switches but they are also giving a discount of up to $60 on …
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
LOS ANGELES - Along with hair stylists, camera operators and the hundreds of others who make magic happen for TV and film, Hollywood is counting on a new supporting member for future productions: COVID-19 consultants.
16 test positive in central region
TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
SC asks Centre to identify private hospitals for free Covid-19 treatment
Three-judge bench led by CJI says there are private hospitals that have been given land either free of cost or at nominal rates, so they should treat coronavirus-infected patients for free
COVID-19 task force members not campaign officials – Anambra govt
APGA, controlled by Anambra State government insisted Wednesday that the COVID-19 task forces set up in the 21 local government areas
ED begins probe into 20 drug trafficking cases in Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate has registered 20 money-laundering cases in connection with seizures of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The probe findings may be incorporated in the repor
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX was on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel.
SpaceX Ready To Launch NASA Astronauts, Back On Home Turf
It's set to be the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Desperate single dads form long queue outside food bank so they can feed their kids
Shocking footage shows the men inside Elephant and Castle shopping centre in a long line leading up to the office of the Dad's House food bank in south east London
WHO Temporarily Suspends Hydroxychloroquine Tests for COVID-19, Nigeria Goes On with the Trial
Testing of the malaria drug as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Trials in several countries are being "temporarily" suspended as a precaution, the agency said on Monday.
NCC announces indefinite suspension of 2018 spectrum trading guidelines
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The position was taken at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission and urged all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public to take note. In aRead More
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m.
Britain could be out of lockdown and 'back to normal' by August, expert suggests
We certainly hope he's right…
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
Boots reveals how stores will change from June to prevent second wave of coronavirus
Dedicated social distancing wardens will patrol stores at all time
Coronavirus: Health authorities warn against returning to offices too soon
The ACT deputy chief health officer says people should still work from home where possible
Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report
Telecom players recently renewed their demand and asked Trai to move forward quickly on the issue of fixing floor price for tariffs
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast
PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this
Fauci says 2nd wave of COVID-19 is ‘not inevitable’ in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci seems more optimistic regarding the chances of a “second wave” of COVID-19 hitting the US by the fall.
Why SMSFs shouldn't attempt to perform their own surgery
With volatility and financial advice costs both at historic highs, a fintech start-up has pioneered a new way for self-managed investors to find help.
Researchers use drones and AI to detect Soviet ‘butterfly’ landmines
Scientists have developed a method of automatically detecting hidden landmines by using AI to scan images captured by drones
Today marks the return of human spaceflight from US soil
When NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blast off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Crew Dragon Wednesday, it will be the first time Americans once again will launch from U.S. soil since 2011.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths
Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other
26 arrests made in connection with Essex lorry deaths
Twenty six suspected members of a major smuggling gang have been arrested in Belgium and France as part of the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in a lorry trailer in England last year.
UTB to market Uganda as safest destination after COVID-19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unveiled plans to aggressively market Uganda as the safest destination to visit after the COVID-19 but also re-brand destination Uganda. UTB Chief Executive Officer Lilly Ajarova said that the COVID-19 pandemic has put the world tourism sector back to the same level and …
South African mines record 320 COVID-19 cases ahead of lockdown easing
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa’s mining industry has so far recorded 320 cases of the new coronavirus, the Minerals Council said on Wednesday as underground mines prepare to ramp up output when Africa’s most industrialised economy eases lockdown measures next week.
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
SpaceX NASA launch: Weather forecast for best viewing spots across UK tonight
Weather conditions for SpaceX and NASA rocket viewing tonight look promising for much of the UK, and especially in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - but Scotland may miss out
NASA/SpaceX launch day: Liftoff time, how to watch, HBO Max, and more tech news
It's launch day for NASA, SpaceX, and Astronauts in just a few hours time, here's what you need to know, plus launch day for HBO Max, and more tech news today.
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
Johnny Vegas spotted smoking six months after quitting
He kicked the habit in November.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.
7,376 calls handed by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info
Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.
US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?
This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Canada army reports horrific conditions in nursing homes hit by COVID-19
Conditions at Ontario nursing homes hard-hit by COVID-19 outbreaks, as described by Canadian soldiers helping out there, are "deeply disturbing," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world
The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.
Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Shropshire hospitals
Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to at least 271.
'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks
Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .
School campus upgrades, new primary school in Tampines North delayed by COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Infrastructure projects at some schools have been delayed by safe distancing measures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the ...
‘Zimbabwe working on COVID-19 herbal remedies’ – Minister
Health minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday said the country was carrying out a research on COVID-19 cure which includes herbal remedies.
EU launches €750bn stimulus package to kickstart economies devastated by Covid-19
It is described as the biggest ever stimulus package and will be comprised mainly of loans and grants for businesses.
Mega COVID-19 lockdown puts India’s 'animal spirits' to sleep in April
Government data will probably show expansion slowed in January-March to 1.5%
Gravity-defying glass observation deck jutting out from China's 'horizontal skyscraper' at 820ft high will welcome visitors (but would you dare to stand on it?)
The vertigo-inducing platform is part of an impressive corridor which spans across the top of four towers and is billed as a 'horizontal skyscraper'. It will welcome visitors on Saturday.
Carnegie struggles with being a virus refugee
Venture capitalist Mark Carnegie loves his new New Zealand property but needs to get back to Australia to see the kids.
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said.
Out of containment, Sector 38 people say ‘went through hell’
The sector was sealed off for a period of 28 days and is being opened as no new case has been reported in the area since April 29.
Tom Cruise’s Space Movie With NASA & SpaceX Finally Gets Its Director?
The never heard before news of Tom Cruise planning to shoot a film in the outer space created a huge buzz in the past few weeks. While all further updates about the project are highly awaited, grape
Lockdown period allowed me to work on my body and myself, asserts Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has insisted that the ongoing nation-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed him to work on his body a little more than usual. Gill has further added that he is eagerly waiting to don that shiny Kolkata Knight Riders jersey and play the thirteenth edition of the IPL.
Covid-19: how the mining industry is responding
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, companies have been forced to adjust their practices; we profile some of the mining industry’s responses to the outbreak.
ICTU warns against 'cliff edge' removal of COVID-19 payments
The head of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) says income supports, such as COVID-19 pay...
New Rochelle, home to NY’s first Covid-19 cluster, slowly reopens for business
The New York suburb of New Rochelle, home to one of the first coronavirus clusters in the US, began to slowly reopen for business on Tuesday.
Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness
The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...
Mild coronavirus illness may confer some immunity: study
Over 5.5 million cases reported across the world.
Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research
He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today
Govt considers resuming lockdown amid SOPs violations
Stops clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as possible cure of coronavirus.
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.
COVID testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Govt
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were
Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected
The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...
Study reveals factors that affect COVID-19 incidence on American Indian Reservations
Early in the pandemic, American Indian Reservations have experienced a disproportionately high incidence of COVID-19 infections: four times higher than in the US population reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.
French parliament approves Covid-19 tracker as privacy watchdog gives green light
French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus.
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East
PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives approval from USFDA to market generic drug for muscle pain in American market
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health regulator to market Chlorzoxazone tablets, used to treat muscle pain, in the American market
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites
MTD Bus Capacity Increases, Face Masks Required
[Since] Friday, Santa Barbara MTD increased the number of passengers allowed on board all MTD buses.
Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa
ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.
Girls Stuck in Empty School After Uhuru's Closure Order
President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered schools to be shut down after the first Coronavirus case was reported in Kenya in March 2020...
Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb device to treat Covid-19 patients
CytoSorb therapy reduces cytokine storm and the inflammatory response in Covid-19 patients through blood purification so that injury to organs may be mitigated or prevented
WHO suspends trials of drug promoted by Trump to fight coronavirus
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended trials of the drug that US President Donald Trump promoted as a coronavirus defence. WHO said the suspension of clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 is a precautionary...
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month
But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.
No Deadly Space Collision! The U.K. Pays Experts $1M to Clean Space From Debris
Can you clean the outer space from all the debris surrounding it? If yes, the United Kingdom space agency pays you over $1 million to make this happen and turn space into debris-free!
One million new masks collected on Day 1 of latest distribution exercise
Collecting the new and improved reusable face masks was fuss-free for many, with about a million picked up on the first day of the latest nationwide distribution exercise yesterday. The third such exercise in recent months also saw 400 mask vending machines placed at all...
U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus
The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen.
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
Biocon gets DCGI nod for device to treat critical COVID-19 patients
US FDA recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients
What makes this Notts home care agency 'outstanding' as inspectors praise staff
'We want to treat our clients like they are our family members, like they are our loved ones'
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year
Woman with schizophrenia uses experience to help others
When Ms Valerie Liu was in her early 20s, she thought she was a deity with superpowers that allowed her to talk to the radio and her television set. The voices in her head kept telling her that her neighbours were watching her and conspiring with her mother against...
Bright Eyes Share Another New Single, ‘One and Done’ Featuring Flea
Once again it features Jon Theodore and Flea as the rhythm section
Of course billionaires like Elon Musk love outer space. The Earth is too small for their egos
This week, Musk’s SpaceX will launch the first US astronauts into space in nine years. We’re meant to be inspired, but back on the ground the workers are struggling
‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits
“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said.
Majority of US small businesses optimistic in face of coronavirus pandemic, study says
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says.
Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, blighted by coronavirus, ancient Roman city wants to rise again
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed, is ready to rise again from the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic.
Andrea Bocelli confirms he tested positive for coronavirus
The classical singer performed a live-streamed concert weeks later.
Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%
Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.
CDC Warns of Increasingly Aggressive Rodents Looking For New Food Sources
New submitter Way Smarter Than You shares a report from The Seattle Times: Humans aren't the only ones hankering for the days they could dine out at their cities' restaurants: Some rats that miss feasting on the scraps are becoming increasingly brazen to find new food sources, the Centers for Disea...
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility
Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense
Returning students to see smaller class sizes, strict health measures
One-way corridors, exterior doors used by set groups and the optional wearing of masks are some of the things that Greater Victoria School District students can expect if they choose to return to . . .
Raising IC self-sufficiency increasingly difficult for China
US vendors remain dominant players in the global front-end semiconductor equipment market segment, which will be a critical factor blocking China's ambition of raising self-sufficiency for ICs, according to industry observers.
Commentary: Multibillion-dollar wizards – how COVID-19 is exposing what’s behind the curtain
Platform giants should be thriving where the coronavirus have pushed consumers and merchants to embrace e-commerce, yet many are laying off staff, ...
Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing
Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.
French consortium steps up plans for saliva-based COVID-19 screening test
PARIS (Reuters) - A French consortium said on Wednesday that it was stepping up its previously announced plans for a saliva-based screening test to detect COVID-19, by joining up with medical laboratory and diagnostics group INOVIE.
After decade of work, Victoria firm submits lupus drug to FDA for approval
Victoria pharmaceutical firm Aurinia is one step closer to bringing to market its treatment for lupus nephritis after submitting a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration in the . . .
Royal B.C. Museum to begin reopening plan next month
The Royal B.C. Museum will begin a multi-phased reopening plan next month that is expected to return it to full operation by Labour Day. “With a big organization, there’s still a lot to work . . .
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
New era begins as US space agency NASA uses private company for mission
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts
Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000
More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.
Rappler Talk: Johanna Son on how Thailand contained the coronavirus
On Wednesday, May 27, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to journalist Johanna Son to discuss what other countries can learn from Thailand
Coronavirus: WHO suspends chloroquine trial for treatment
World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has suspended the solidarity trial of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 treatment as the world faces coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19 lockdown: Indian economy to contract 5% in 2020-’21, predicts Fitch Ratings
The contraction is mainly because of the sharp slump in consumer spending and fixed investment amid a ‘very stringent’ lockdown policy.
Australian researchers warn coronavirus vaccine not a cure all
The coronavirus threat won't end with a vaccine, Australia's COVID-19 research team has warned. But, with luck, the vaccine may be delivered under our nose.
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine is approved
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine has been approved by regulators. The drug, according to reports, was initially intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time for Covid-19 sufferers by an average of
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.
Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.
Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend funerals: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend the funerals of their immediate family members without having to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as it is considered an emergency, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. He said...
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Uttar Pradesh: 40 held for defying lockdown on Eid
It is to be noted that following the extension of lockdown till May 31, certain restrictions were lifted. But the UP government has not allowed congregation of religious gatherings.
Covid-19 and Persons with Disability
It has been a challenge for children with special needs, most of them wondering why they can’t play outside and not go to school.
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.
Preview: A Youth Dialogue with ECB’s Lagarde on the COVID-19 response
The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s speech will be closely eyed ahead of the European Union (EU) Summit to reach an agreemen
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.
Changing balance across LAC trigger for stand-off, says China expert Taylor Fravel
China is likely responding to what it sees as a challenge to its position, he opines
COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?
Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors
Agencies on front lines of Covid-19 battle to get extra funding: DPM
Agencies on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get extra funding under the $33 billion supplementary Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. This will go towards boosting Singapore's clinical management of cases as well as its...
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark
US has most confirmed cases, highest death toll in world, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University
India's COVID-19 Count Cross 1.5L Mark
NEW DELHI: In the last week of fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, India on Wednesday crossed 1.5 lakh mark of total COVID-19 cases so far. With nearly 6,387 new cases, the country's tally reached
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.
How NASA’s astronauts became SpaceX’s customers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
It took work across three presidencies, those of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, but the United States is at last prepared once again, after nearly a decade, to launch American astronauts into orbit from American soil on an American-built rocket.
Covid-19: Death Toll Rises To 4,337; Total Cases Reach 1,51,767 In India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities
MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...
Coronavirus lockdown | Girl dies of snakebite at quarantine centre in Uttarakhand
People lodged in quarantine centres in hilly areas have been complaining about dirty washrooms and shortage of water supply.
FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today
The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels
Man ripped from bike by barbed wire trap 'targeting lockdown cyclists'
Similar wood and wire traps have been found blocking paths across the UK over the weekend, as people flocked to public places to enjoy the warm weather.
Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children
SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...
Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov
Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing.
Coronavirus: Dundee Uni develops online art initiative to keep senior school pupils on course for higher education
Dundee University is in the midst of a creative online project to keep senior school pupils on course for art and design in higher education.
Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America
Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only...
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 40,321 Shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. reduced its holdings in AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,520 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,321 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. owned approximately 0.15% […]
Tick Saliva Proteins Created by Scientists for the First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have recreated the anti-inflammatory protein found in tick saliva. This will open up options in therapeutic treatments.
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,629 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,617 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned about 0.08% […]
Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister
Extensive focussed testing aids Theni keep COVID-19 numbers controlled, says Collector
Theni district ranks second in the State in terms of tests per million population
To beat Covid-19, find today’s superspreading ‘Typhoid Marys’
A more informative factor than R is the ‘dispersion parameter’ known as k
Police powerless to stop 300 people enjoying lockdown rave
Police say the 'sheer volume of intoxicated people' meant they couldn't break it up safely.
'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..
Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers
Worms’ viscosity is controlled using temperature and alcohol
Patches to Measure Temperature for COVID-19 Developed
A group of tech companies is working on a patch about the size of small bandage that could be worn to monitor for the elevated body temperatures that can sometimes signal the onset of COVID
Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande
Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said
Covid-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual, says D-G
SEPANG, May 27 — Immigration officials from three immigration detention centres in Bukit Jalil, Semenyih and Sepang who are undergoing quarantine at home have been replaced by personnel from the Immigration headquarters and other state offices, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk...
Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May
For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.
UK Fintech SumUp Launches Payment Tools to Help Businesses Conduct Operations while Observing Social Distancing Measures Due to COVID-19
UK-headquartered payments service company SumUp has launched an online payment tool to help businesses conduct operations while observing social distancing meas
RBC profit falls 54% as loan-loss provisions spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s biggest bank set aside $2.83-billion in provisions for credit losses, up 558 per cent from $426-million a year ago
Technician shoots dead three colleagues in Thailand
BANGKOK, May 27 — A technician shot dead three of his male colleagues at a state-run radio station, including the director, and wounded another in northern Thailand today, according to police. In the incident at 11am, the 58-year-old man, armed with two handguns, a 9mm and .38, killed the...
Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9
TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus
(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave
AI robots, automated popcorn dispensers: Cinemas in South Korea go contactless
SEOUL, May 27 (UPI) -- As South Korea continues to loosen its social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 outbreak, hard-hit movie theaters are trying to find ways to lure customers back.
Novavax launches its first coronavirus vaccine test on humans
US biotech company Novavax Inc has joined the race to test coronavirus vaccine candidates on humans and said it was targeting production of over a billion doses of its vaccine candidate next year.
Historic SpaceX launch delayed by poor weather about 20 minutes before takeoff
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff. The next launch window is on Saturday.
What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.
Ford heats police cars to 133 degrees to break down coronavirus
The heat is on.
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC
Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.
Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests
The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.
Food company promises related to healthy eating are rarely met
B Popkin, The Global Food Research Program, shares the global experience with food industry self-regulation and reflects on how healthy eating promises are rarely met
Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases
Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections.
COVID-19: Taj trust distributed more than 1.6 million meals to doctors, migrant workers
For the meals, the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust has partnered with chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
The EU plans a record-breaking new stimulus package of $826 billion to soothe Europe’s economic pain from the coronavirus
The European Commission unveiled a planned deployment of 750 billion euros ($826 billion) on Wednesday as part of its new long-term budget and recovery plan to help fight the impact of the coronavirus on the continent’s economy.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
From spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites, Chinese residents of Canada's third largest city -- who make up 26 percent of its population, according to the last census in 2016 -- say they feel increasingly unsafe and unwelcome.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior-level vacancies amid Covid-19
Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: What's it like for an Abu Dhabi doctor who lives at a hotel away from his family as he treats COVID-19 patients?
Anaesthesia specialist, Dr Pulak Puneet, works closely with COVID-19 patients at an ICU
Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief
Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.
How to Watch SpaceX’s Historic Astronaut Launch Live
SpaceX is about to make company history when it launches its first crewed spacecraft for a mission to the International Space Station. Here are the best places to stream the event.
Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown
Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed
There are no public health risks associated with this case.
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says
New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.
Patches to Measure Temperature for COVID-19 Developed
A group of tech companies is working on a patch about the size of small bandage that could be worn to monitor for the elevated body temperatures that can sometimes signal the onset of COVID
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Mums are 'taking on more housework than dads' during lockdown
Mums are also more likely to have quit or lost their job, or to have been furloughed, since the start of the lockdown, it is suggested
792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -
There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Football News: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Greggs is reopening branches next month after successful trials
Greggs fans will once again be able to get their breakfast or pasty fix
COVID-19 exposed structural deficiency of Nigeria
In the preceding editions, much of the focus has been on the medical response to the novel coronavirus disease, both in Nigeria .
Covid-19: Gujarat HC refuses to give state clean chit in its handling of hospital with 400 deaths
The judges said that they will make a surprise visit to the hospital to put an end to all controversies surrounding its functioning.
Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning starting Wednesday for the nearly 27,000 people who have died with the novel coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's 4-decade-old democracy.
Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly
While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.
Working mothers interrupted more often than fathers in lockdown - study
Mothers are more likely to have lost jobs and are doing more childcare and housework
People become ‘steadily less lonely’ as they age – study
Young men are the most vulnerable to frequent and persistent loneliness, the global research found.
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment
Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »
Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19
Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;
Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
COVID-19: IGNOU further extends last date for submission of June TEE application
The last date for submission of application form has been extended to June 15
Actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for Covid-19, says family in isolation
The actor said his third coronavirus test has come negative, but his family members continue to be in isolation as a precautionary measure.
Sam Champion's NASA/SpaceX weather forecast for the Kennedy Space Center
Sam Champion has the latest forecast on a line of storms predicted to move through the Cape Canaveral at the time of the launch.
The EU plans a record-breaking new stimulus package of $826 billion to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The European commission aims to fund its recovery plan by raising unprecedented sums on the financial markets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control
Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.
Who are the NASA SpaceX astronauts in tonight's historic rocket launch
The NASA astronauts crewing the SpaceX rocket launch, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, hail from humble roots but will shoot for the stars tonight as they prepare for an historic lift-off in the Falcon 9
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...
South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days
More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning on Wednesday.
Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy
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Masks on for earnings conference calls, COVID-19 style
Sneeze shields, contactless drop-offs, and now cloth masks for all employees. The pandemic has changed practices for businesses such as lab giant ALS.
Can coronavirus survive on fabric?
With clothing stores getting ready to reopen in the UK, is it safe to be handling clothes during the pandemic?
Jose Mourinho reveals how transfer window will change due to coronavirus crisis
The Portuguese coach has suggested the summer window will be extended this year.
COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait
New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
FALSE: COVID-19 is bacteria, can be cured by aspirin
COVID-19 is caused by a virus. The Italian Medicines Agency also does not include aspirin in its list of drugs made available for COVID-19 patients.
UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative
Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Coronavirus: Loyal dog in China waits at hospital for three months for elderly owner who died of COVID-19
Xiao Bao refused to leave the hospital premises till a dog shelter got a hold of him
Major bacon shortages expected as a result of 'unstoppable' African swine fever
The pandemic is expected to kill millions more pigs in 2020.
How Rich Are You? Richer Than You Think
Take a look at how much money other people have and live on, and your situation might look better than you thought.
Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths
The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
The places in Wales which have received the most money from Welsh Government business grants during coronavirus crisis
£639m has been given to businesses in Wales
ENSF, WYH slam govt over sending returnees violating SOP
Accusing the state government of “discriminating” the returnees of Eastern Nagaland and forcefully despatching them to Tuensang violating all standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols of COVID-19, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has cautioned that the state government would be held solely responsible in the event of outbreak of law and order and widespread infection.
Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information
State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.
Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi
Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.
Astronomers spot blue 'beast' of an explosion in the universe
There's a 'new beast' lurking out there in the universe.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases
Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...
COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Coronavirus Test Not Mandatory For Newborn, Maternal Services: Health Ministry
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
Prestwick OAP's fury as South Ayrshire Council brand his garden's astroturf a "health and safety risk"
Officials have ordered the removal of the fake turf from outside the bungalow of Ken Gilbertson.
'In these uncertain times': The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we speak
The COVID-19 pandemic has more than changed the way we live our lives – it has also affected the way we speak.
UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus
MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.
Two More Examples Of New Class Of Cosmic Explosions Discovered
A few years ago, researchers discovered a cosmic explosion like no other. It looked like a supernova but it was brighter and shorter-lived compared to prev
France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19
Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.
2 out of 3 MSMEs are well-placed in lockdown
IANS New Delhi Two out of three micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are well-placed to surge through the lockdown while 30 per cent are very stron
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the ...
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 mil
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
If you’ve ever lived in a hot climate, you know what it can be like to enter a car that’s been parked for a while in the sun, and find that the steering wheel is smoldering to the touch and the cabin feels like a blast furnace.
How private firm SpaceX is in charge of sending NASA astronauts in orbit
A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space
Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to launch its manned space mission; check when, where to watch it live and other details
The Demo-2 mission is the latest mission to be certified by NASA for operational crew missions to and from the International Space Station on SpaceX's human spaceflight system-- Dragon.
Irish firm donates hundreds of face-shields to homeless and healthcare workers
The face-coverings were given out to homeless shelters, grocery stores, healthcare workers, gardai and communities
LSU Health Shreveport trailblazing research into using nitric oxide as a COVID-19 treatment
LSU Health Shreveport is the first site in Louisiana and one of only five sites in the world to test nitric oxide as a possible treatment for coronavirus patients.
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
Starkest failure of Indian govt's strategy has been the devastation it imposed on country’s workers, reads the...
Crisis Looming Over Handlooms: Six Relief And Revival Measures That Can Help The Sector Tide Over The Impact Of Covid-19
Since mills are under lockdown, yarn supplies have come to a grinding halt, hitting the handloom sector severely.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.
Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine
PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to
Police arrest 26 people in U.K. truck deaths of 39 Vietnamese
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
The coronavirus crisis will be 'hugely beneficial' to Amazon and other tech giants, billionaire investor Bill Ackman said, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - To the extent that investors are driving up stocks to reflect tech's bright prospects, the market "doesn't seem wrong to me," Ackman said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A 'capital war' is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "We're in a world where capital wars matter," Michael Howell, CEO of Crossborder Capital, said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US are from long-term care facilities: Report
The COVID-19 virus death rate is highest among residents of long-term care facilities.
Activists Raise Alarms Over Virus Litter Along French Coast
Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves.
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19
34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence
Indian Railways to use 50% of isolation coaches converted for COVID-19 patients to run Shramik Special trains
Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said that so far, 5,000 such coaches have been converted and 80,000 beds are available. These converted train coaches can be deployed wherever the states desire.
HSE exams resume with strict COVID-19 protocol
3,39,951 of 3,44,409 registered students turn up
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown
Along with suggesting sex positions which allow for a maximum distance between faces during intercourse, the new rules also include a 15-minute time limit on a client's...
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.
Experts calls for creative approaches to boost child learning during pandemics
Education experts have urged the government to further fund research institutes to come up with innovative approaches to increasing child learning during pandemics. She said although schools have come up with technology applications such as zoon, Google classrooms, among others, for those who do not have access technology, there is need to come up with […]
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence that the anti-malarial drug is harmful.
Lane Neave Advises MIE Pay On Australian Listing
Lane Neave has advised financial and technology company MIE Pay Limited on the New Zealand aspects of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of Australia.
Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary
1,500 scientists call for voice at Cabinet to stop Ireland becoming science 'backwater'
More than 1,500 scientists, including many leading the fight against Covid-19, are calling for a voice for science at the Cabinet table.
Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri
Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri
SpaceX-Nasa to launch new era in space with private human spaceflight mission, take-off tonight
For the first time in history, a private company will attempt transporting humans to space. US aerospace company SpaceX will launching two Nasa astronauts into space. Take-off is scheduled to take place a few minutes after 2am Thursday, Indian time
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
Pakistan registered 1,446 new coronavirus infections during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 59,151, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The death
System designed to improve database performance for health care, IoT
Sometimes it is best to work smarter and not harder. The same holds true when it comes to peak performance for databases.
India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest in the world: Health Ministry
India has about 0.3 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 of population which is amongst the lowest in the world, against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per 100,000 population for the world, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tuesday
Sports clubs gearing up for return when coronavirus lockdown is eased
A number of Stirling area sports clubs have expressed relief as it looks like they will be allowed to reopen as part of the gradual easing of lockdown.
A ‘capital war’ is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated a trade, technology, and capital war between the US and China, according to Michael Howell, CEO of CrossBorder Capital.
Covid-19, HIV Use Same Tactics to Evade Immune Systems – Chinese Researchers
Study finds more traits shared by Wuhan virus, HIV
How Microsoft's Azure Is Helping In The Fight Against COVID-19
Microsoft's cloud business, Azure, along with artificial intelligence is being used by companies and the CDC to battle COVID-19. Microsoft is likely to be a hig
Meet the "Medicine Man" of Pune police
In an extraordinary humanitarian gesture during the lockdown period, which has crippled supplies of goods and services across the country, an officer from the Pune police rose to the occasion to deliver life saving medicines to two special children of a Solapur resident.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.
Scientists are collecting big data to expedite the fight against COVID-19
A nationwide collaboration of clinicians, informaticians and other biomedical researchers aims to turn data from hundreds of thousands of medical records from coronavirus patients into effective treatments and predictive analytical tools that could help lessen or end the global pandemic.
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has made it clear that use of essential workers’ stickers and Resident District Commissioners – RDC letters will not be allowed during curfew hours. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala metropolitan traffic police commander said police will not spare vehicles and drivers with …
COVID-19 slowing down railway projects - Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of transportation, has expressed worry over the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Nigeria's existing railway projects.
Biocon gets nod for use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID patients
IANS New Delhi Biocon Biologics has received DCGI approval for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients. The US Food and Drug Admi
Coronavirus: Punjab Govt to Decide on Lockdown Extension on May 30
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a review meeting with the departments concerned on the overall coronavirus situation in the state on May 30 and then will announce the government's decision on lifting or further extending lockdown for a longer period.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil after nine years with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of
Fauci says second wave of coronavirus infections is 'not inevitable': 'We can prevent this'
Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said Wednesday that a second wave of coronavirus infections is "not inevitable" if people are vigilant about proper mitigation efforts.
Mumbai's GSB Ganesh mandal postpones celebrations due to corona pandemic
if the situation remains the same during next year, the mandal will take a decision again, said the chairman of the mandal.
Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths
Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...
Stringent lockdown further reduced GDP forecast: Fitch
IANS New Delhi India’s stringent lockdown norms have lasted longer than expected, said Fitch Ratings as it further reduced India’s GDP forecast to (-)
Kent RO withdraws ad, apologises for depicting helps as Covid-19 carriers
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media
'I think we owe it to the public:' Peel residents could soon have access to neighbourhood-specific COVID-19 data
Peel Region residents could soon have access to geographic data that will show which neighbourhoods have become the biggest hotspots for COVID-19.
Source of infection for Australia’s youngest virus fatality a mystery
A 30-year-old Queensland man found dead by his partner in their home is Australia's latest and youngest coronavirus fatality.
CDC: Antibody tests not to be used for decisions on returning to work
Antibody tests that determine if someone has had the coronavirus in the past should not be used for making decisions about people returning to work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What flying might look like under new Covid guidelines
We now have a good idea of what flying will look like this summer, after the publication of new aviation protocols by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for the Prevention for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460
A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.
Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3
Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion
SpaceX, NASA closely monitoring weather prior to historic astronaut launch
SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the weather ahead of the historic launch of the Demo-2 mission, which is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT Wednesday.
Watch live as SpaceX launches NASA astronauts [UPDATE: Scrubbed]
UPDATE: The launch has been scrubbed for today because of weather. The second attempt will come on Saturday. The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Cr
Novavax aims to make 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses after buying plant
The U.S. company said on Wednesday it would buy Czech Republic-based Praha Vaccines, a unit of India's Cyrus Poonawalla Group, which also owns Serum Institute, for $167 million in cash. Novavax is one of several companies in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel
Urgent medical aid shipment from Qatar arrives in Ukraine
QNA In implementation of the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a cargo plane loaded with urgent medical aid provided by Qatar through Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has arrived in Ukraine, in support of the efforts of Ukraine to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Two coronavirus-related deaths reported in North
Number of fines for breaches of social distancing guidelines drops by 90%
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -
BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He
Coronavirus Travel: What to Expect The Next Time You Fly
As lockdowns start easing a little, flights are resuming and may even become quite busy this summer. Airlines are sharing their new procedures to ensure everyone's safety as much as possible.
Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.
UK official coronavirus death toll jumps by 412 - almost double hospital fatalities
The tragic figure released by the Department of Health is nearly double the 209 fatalities earlier reported in UK hospitals by health authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Why the Math Doesn’t Work for Chesapeake Energy
When you’re competing in an overly saturated market with extremely poor financials, it will never end well. That’s why you must avoid CHK stock.
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
Get a package you didn't order? It could mean you're getting scammed
People are getting packages delivered to their homes they didn't order.
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism
Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.
EU to Propose €750bn Covid Recovery Package to Tackle 'Unprecedented Crisis'
The plan comes as the 27-member bloc faces the prospect of a deep EU-wide recession. Nearly all member states have breached EU deficit limits as they have rushed to...
Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.
Watch SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch live
SpaceX is readying for a historic launch, and you can watch the whole thing live.On Wednesday, SpaceX will for the first time launch astronauts into orbit. NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are headed to the International Space Station and will become the first astronauts to launch from the U.S.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The company described the layoffs as "the first," with more expected later in the year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Piyush Goyal asks industry to start working for post-Covid period; says worst for economy is over
India Business News: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asked the industry to start working for the post-COVID period with good ideas and firm implem
Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust
Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope
China's Takes U-turn, Says Covid-19 Virus Had 'Multiple Origins'
A newspaper of China wrote on Wednesday, "Chinese scientists have discovered a novel coronavirus clade that is different from that shared among patients connected to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, which provides new evidence that the market may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic."
Eymael: My methods worked at Leopards
Luc Eymael admits that while a number of Black Leopards players weren't happy with his arrival at the club last season, he ultimately helped their careers.
Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game
Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health. Now, researchers reporting ...
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees
With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S
READERS’ LETTERS: ‘UK Government is treating us as fools’
Sir, – I am dismayed by the behaviour of Dominic Cummings.
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
Clinical trials to accelerate adoption of new drug treatments in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia could speed up the adoption of new drugs locally, a pharmaceutical executive has told Arab News. “Clinical trials have two very big benefits for the Kingdom. Firstly, they provide data in the long run with respect to safety and efficacy, catered specifically to the Saudi population. Secondly, they impact local investment and build
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
Creating the first 3D map of the heart's 'brain'
The heart has its own mini-brain called the intracardiac nervous system (ICN), which fine tunes external autonomic signals and keeps the heart pumping smoothly. The ICN consists of a layer of neurons distributed around the heart that control various cardiac functions.
Fake Salesman Gets Decades of Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Woman Who Had an Intellectual Disability
Benjamen Gilbert, 37, may well spend the rest of his life in prison unless he gets paroled. Gilbert was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who had an intellectual disability.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter
Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of "missing matter," long predicted to exist in the universe, but never before detected. The researchers have determined ...
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
More For Some, Less For Others
The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.
A 'capital war' is accelerating between the US and China, and the coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse, according to one investor
"We're in a world where capital wars matter," Michael Howell, CEO of Crossborder Capital, said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC.
Three-year-old boy slips into borewell in Telangana village as rescue efforts continue
A three-year- old boy fell into a just made 150-feet-deep borewell in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. Efforts are on to rescue the child.
Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic
Boeing said on Wednesday that it will lay off 6,770 US employees, “the first” wave of an expected round of job cuts as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the aerospace sector.
Ford designs software to kill viruses in police SUVs
May 27 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Company unveiled new software Wednesday it says will kill germs inside vehicles by heating the interior to more than 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone
The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 million this fiscal year.
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97
SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients
The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government
Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites
Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University ...
Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu
He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.
India conducts over 1.16 lakh COVID-19 tests in 24 hours; Highest in a single day
A number of 1,16,041 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country which is highest in a single day so far.Whereas, the total number of 32,42,160 samples have been tested in India for coronavirus.
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds
A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
France bans the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorizing hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to treat the disease.
Lost hikers found alive 18 days after vanishing in foggy forest
The hikers got lost in a forest covered in fog, but were miraculously found alive 18 days later with only minor injuries.
What’s the Allure of Hydroxychloroquine?
There’s a growing body of clinical evidence that hydroxychloroquine (alone or with an accompanying antibiotic) not only has no therapeutic...
How will we receive signals from interstellar probes like Starshot?
In a few decades, the Breakthrough Starshot initiative hopes to send a sailcraft to the neighboring system of Alpha Centauri. Using a lightsail and a directed-energy laser array, a tiny spacecraft could ...
SpaceX rocket carrying astronauts to the ISS will be visible over the UK tonight
Stick your head out the window at about 9.50pm tonight and look up
Number of people who have died in UK after testing positive for coronavirus hits 37,460
The death toll has increased by 412 in the last 24 hours according to the latest Department of Health figures
Tamil Nadu registers 817 new Covid-19 cases, 139 came from other states
Chennai alone accounted for 66 per cent of the total cases on Wednesday, reporting 559 cases. Six people fell to the virus on Wednesday as the death toll went up to 133.
SpaceX launch: How NASA astronauts will escape if historic launch goes wrong
The mission will see astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launched into space on board a Falcon 9 rocket, on a 400 kilometre journey to the International Space Station
Dad's heartbreak as son, 12, takes his own life after struggling during lockdown
Brad Hunstable says his son Hayden died of coronavirus "but not in the way you think" after he struggled to cope without his friends and normal routine
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.
Patients of Nenagh’s Injury Unit applaud treatment
The Injury Unit at Nenagh Hospital, along with its sister units in St John’s Hospital Limerick and Ennis Hospital, is proving its worth as a reliable and safe care provider for patients with min...
Has COVID-19 worsened or improved Jamaican family dynamics?
The COVID-19 restrictions in Jamaica have diminished some families' already limited economic power while heaping additional responsibilities on parents. How are different types of families coping?
China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits
China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.
Northumberland Roman site gets rescue package to help it through coronavirus crisis
Vindolanda Trust gets loan from Lloyds Bank to help mitigate huge loss of visitor income
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate
The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing
CLP demands white paper on Covid-19, demands special assembly session
NT NETWORK Margao The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at its meeting on Wednesday demanded that the state government prepares and submits a white p
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery
The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.
Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.
Iron Mountain: Strong Operating Results Despite COVID-19
Iron Mountain recently declared its dividend in line with the previous, which is excellent news in a difficult economic environment such as the one we are curre
Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government
HARARE (Reuters) - The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has more than doubled to 132 over the past 24 hours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids
The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood
Zoa Morani donates blood plasma for the second time
When we asked about her health, Bollywood actor Zoa Morani said that she is feeling “very strong.”
COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland
A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.
Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands
The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters
Charru mussel has in many places replaced the Asian green mussel
BMC issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing: Pregnant women likely to deliver in next 5 days to be tested
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday issues revised testing guidelines for COVID-19. According to the new guidelines, the COVID test will not be mandatory for emergency surgery.
CISF Personnel Deployed At Delhi Airport, DMRC Test Positive For Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours
A total of 22 new coronavirus cases were reported among CISF personnel in the last 24 hours, taking total such cases in the central force across the country to 95.
Britain's new covid queen who will lead test and trace scheme: Baroness Dido is Tory MP's wife who was raised on a pig farm (and thinks there is too much maternity leave)
Baroness Dido Harding, 53, was raised on a Somerset pig farm and will lead the UK's test and trace scheme to tackle the coronavirus, set to launch tomorrow.
Poor weather scrubs SpaceX’s historic launch attempt [Updated]
Anyone who followed the space shuttle program will remember a lot of scrubs.
Aniruddh Dave On COVID-19 Lockdown: ‘I Have Learnt To Live Happily With Minimal Things’
Like most of us, Aniruddh Dave is spending time indoors during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a recent interview, the Patiala Babes fame actor opened up about the new normal whilst voicing his opinion on celebrities posting home videos. Aniruddh said, “ I have learnt that we can live our life happily, with our family
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive
The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.
In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky
With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...
Scientists are using AI to predict which lung cancer patients will relapse
A new AI tool could predict which lung cancer patients will suffer a relapse by analyzing genetic data and pathology images
Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment
Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.
Mum orders nappies for her baby, Tesco delivers incontinence pants instead
Tesco trying to say something here?
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Quest Diagnostics offers U.S. employers coronavirus testing as workers return
(Reuters) - Quest Diagnostics Inc on Wednesday started offering blood tests, temperature monitoring and other tailored services to U.S. employers as they attempt to reopen factories and offices after months under coronavirus-led lockdowns.
Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive for coronavirus
The flight was operated on May 25, when domestic flight services resumed after remaining grounded for two months due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent spreading of coronavirus infections.
Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.
Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother
Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools
The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.
'Go for launch': SpaceX, NASA set for milestone mission
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station—the first crewed mission to blast off from US soil in almost a decade and a first for the commercial sector—was set to proceed on time Wednesday, ...
Sydney braces for rat ‘plague’ after Covid-19 forces hungry rodents to turn to cannibalism
Suburban rat infestations surge after city-dwelling rodents run out of food
US Firm Aims To Make 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses After Buying Plant
Novavax Inc is buying a manufacturing plant from privately held Serum Institute of India, the world's largest maker of vaccines by volume, as the U.S. company aims to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate next year.
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle's blood to drink to protect her from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic
The five-month-old girl from the Dominican Republic died after drinking turtle blood to protect her from coronavirus. Her relatives are said to be 'serious but stable.'
Exact times to see the SpaceX Nasa CrewDragon rocket over UK
You can watch a live stream of the launch and - if you're lucky - see the real thing too
Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system
Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.
Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral
Shared over 29,000 times in 30 hours
Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.
India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.
Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting
A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Rise in fake posts spreading COVID-based canards: CM
Fake social media posts targeting individuals in the name of having contracted COVID-19 is on the rise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.In Alappuzha, a set of miscreants attempted to
KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad
The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown
SpaceX Launch: 40% chance of good weather for historic flight, forecasters say
Today, America will see its first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade -- if the weather allows it.
India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of polyester yarn from 4 countries
The probe was launched following a complaint by eight domestic manufacturers, including Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and Suryalata Spinning Mills.
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha
The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f
Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity
NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe
All Covid-19 tests at four League of Ireland clubs return negative
FAI confirm no positive cases as Bohemians, Dundalk, Derry City or Shamrock Rovers
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon
A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...
Emotional Scots mum thanks schoolmates for rallying around 5-year-old battling rare cancer
Ace Ward has no immune system and almost died after catching a cold last week.
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed
Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management
As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.
How to change or cancel cruise reservations as coronavirus continues to ravage the industry
Cruise companies like Royal Caribbean and Carnival are changing their cancellation, rebooking, and refunding policies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic
Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.
‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19
Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene
SpaceX and NASA will broadcast live radio chatter from the astronauts on Wednesday’s historic launch. Here’s how to listen.
SpaceX is preparing for its first crewed launch ever: Its Crew Dragon spaceship is scheduled to carry two NASA astronauts into orbit on Wednesday, starting at 4:33 p.m. ET.
The Reason Some People Never Return Shopping Carts, According to Science
Leaving a cart abandoned in a parking lot is a social nuisance. What drives people to practice poor supermarket etiquette?
Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons
Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.
Zoa Morani donates plasma the second time for COVID-19 treatment
Earlier this month, Zoa, a COVID-19 survivor, had donated her blood for plasma therapy trials for COVID-19 treatment.
Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report
A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...
NCC suspends Spectrum Trading guidelines - The Nation Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Wednesday suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines (2018) for the nation's telecommunications industry.
All three Detroit automakers have had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
The U.S. auto industry reopened many plants last week after a two-month shutdown due to the global pandemic
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus impacts travel industry
A Boeing spokesperson said Wednesday's actions represent the largest number of job cuts, but several thousand additional jobs will be eliminated in the next few months
Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach
‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.
COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad
Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...
After WHO, France puts ban on hydroxychloroquine
Under the new French rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against coronavirus
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding
What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees
As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey
The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system
CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.
Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers returning to Bihar jump off trains to flee isolation
Most of those returning to Bihar want the government to allow them to isolate themselves at home
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Football: Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 'shook' Bournemouth, says Howe
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club ...
India backs hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 prevention despite WHO suspension
Indian Council of Medical Research says it should be continued because there is no harm
UAE: Human Resources Ministry revises working hours of service centres
Precautionary measures remain in place to curb the spread of COVID-19
Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed
South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s first Covid-free country
Kotor, Montenegro – Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks,...
Inhalers, blood pressure meds top list of drug shortages reported by Canadian pharmacists
Canadian pharmacists say they continue to face drug supply challenges and are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to obtain medications their patients need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki
The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.
Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots
The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma
They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.
“I still go to hospital everyday due surgery complications” – Omohtee calls out Med Contour for wishing her a happy birthday
Popular Twitter user, Omohtee has called out Med Contour for uploading her picture to wish her a happy birthday amid claims she is still suffering from complications gotten from plastic surgery carried put in the
COVID-19: Denmark develops robot to conduct coronavirus tests
It uses a 3D-printed disposable arm that is automatically swapped after every patient
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.The space agency's administr
2 More Covid-19 Deaths In Valley, J&K Toll Rises To 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease in the Jammu and Kashmir to 26
Free dialysis for patients
For those with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh
Gas leak tragedy: one more dies in hospital
P. Venkayamma (73) of Venkatapuram, who was affected by the styrene monomer vapour from the LG Polymers plant, died while undergoing treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) on Tuesday night.While
BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...
Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity
Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
SpaceX-Nasa launch scrubbed due to poor weather
The first crewed flight from US soil since 2011 was called off 16 minutes before lift off; the next opportunity is on Saturday
Scots mum loses cancer battle aged just 34 after raising over £65k to fight disease
Dionne McIntosh was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 30th birthday but turned her efforts to supporting others who were also battling the disease.
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims
27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.
TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew
As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service
Patients flee Soroti hospital after admission of 4 corona cases
Doctors in Soroti regional referral hospital are in a dilemma as patients are secretly escaping from their wards following the admission of COVID19 patients last...
Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown
A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows
The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal
Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive
The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Dundee pair offer 100 uniform bags to keep care home staff safe after making 1,000+ for NHS workers
Care home staff are being offered 100 uniform bags to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic after a Dundee pair made more than 1,000.
COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure for the people entering the state, making it mandatory
America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen
White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts
Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations
Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.
France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote
If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday. The government committed to honoring the result of the non-binding parliamentary vote.
Chyawanprash sales jump 4 times due to coronavirus, says Dabur; key takeaways from Q4 results
As the coronavirus pandemic hit billions of lives, consumers’ renewed focus on immunity boosting and healthcare brands has led to FMCG major Dabur witnessing an exponential growth in the sales of its chyawanprash range.
Probe into complaints by patients ordered
Deputy Commissioner S.B. Bommanahalli has ordered an inquiry into complaints by some persons isolated in the district designated COVID-19 hospital and other quarantine centres. The primary complaint w
India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more
Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday, Railways says most had underlying conditions
Nine passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday and they included a woman whose toddler son was seen trying to wake her up in a heart wrenching scene at a railway platform in Bihar.
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over.
Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday
Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
You could get a call from 9am telling you to isolate for 14 days
The self isolation request could become mandatory if not obeyed.
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
Wuhan, Chinese researchers have debunked widely reported view that deadly COVID-19 virus originated from a wet market selling live animals.
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
NASA and SpaceX Launch From Cape Canaveral Today – How To Watch
Today marks the first time since 2011 that American astronauts have lifted off from American soil in an American made space craft.
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?
This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Appeal for tributes for NHS and care workers who died fighting coronavirus
Boris Johnson revealed last week that more than 300 NHS and social care workers across the UK have died with the virus.
43-yr-old cleaner dies in ‘elevator mishap’ at hospital; probe on
According to police, hospital officials suspect Waghela either tried peeping out or spitting out tobacco from the window when her hair got entangled between the lift and the shaft.
Three more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts
Novel antiviral, antibacterial surface can reduce hospital-acquired infections
The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings.
Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi
LIVESTREAM: SpaceX’s NASA astronauts board Falcon 9 for historic launch debut
SpaceX and NASA remain on track for the private launch company’s astronaut launch debut, set to be broadcast live from start to finish. Weather continues to be the biggest challenge threatening delays to the historic mission, itself an incredible achievement for a vehicle, rocket, and system as complex as the Crew Dragon spacecraft, Falcon 9 […]
How schools will look when they reopen with parents dropping kids off in 'pens'
Schools in Gloucestershire have outlined the steps they're taking as headteachers and staff work out ways of bringing back Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from Monday as lockdown restrictions are eased
Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back
In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend
2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures
A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..
Watch out for SpaceX rocket in the skies tonight
A rocket from Elon Musk’s SpaceX may be visible above Suffolk and north Essex later tonight - if the skies remain clear.
Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018
Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7
As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues
'We also have to think about the larger issue at hand': Vicky Kaushal on resuming work amid coronavirus lockdown
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal said that he misses work but also yearns for things to move towards normalcy.
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus
With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.
IIT develop lighter, breathable PPE kit to fight COVID-19
The new PPE kit developed by IIT Delhi free of bacteria or virus penetration.Priced at ₹905 (including GST), the PPE overall would cost around ₹300 for one time given the option to reuse
Pro athletes with underlying conditions remain extra cautious of COVID-19 threat
Professional athletes may seem invincible, but like anyone else they can suffer from serious conditions that make them vulnerable to the coronavirus.
DBKL to keep up inspection of KL Wholesale Market to ensure compliance with Covid-19 mitigation measures
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to monitor the area around the walls of the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market to ensure that no foreigners use it to enter the market. In a statement issued today, DBKL said patrols and surveillance will be carried out to...
Kulgam sees rise in cases
There has been a sudden spike in Covid19 cases in this southern district in past 16 days since the stranded people started arriving from outside J&K.
Doctors test positive for coronavirus in Cuttack, Odisha – Firstpostofindia
For the first time in Odisha, a doctor has tested positive for coronavirus infection here, a senior official said here on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness
It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.
Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies
Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.
‘Chennai may witness over 2 lakh Covid-19 cases if spread is not controlled’
While suggesting staggered exit from the lockdown, health experts have reportedly urged Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to intensify testing in Tamilnadu, especially Chennai where Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise. Continue Reading →
Fewer cancellations on second day of domestic flights
The second day of resumption of domestic flights witnessed fewer cancellations as more passengers took to the skies on Tuesday. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said airports across the
Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now
Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.
Coronavirus outbreak: ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests
The Indian Council of Medical Research has removed the price cap of Rs 4,500 for the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test used to detect COVID-19, asking states and the Union Territories to negotiate with private labs to fix 'mutually agreeable' rates for the test.
Experts seek review, sustainability measures as airports reopen Friday
Aviation stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to constitute a committee to review the aviation sector and its sustainability
Ex-Collingwood doctor banned after giving drugs to patient lover who later died from overdose
A former chief doctor at Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive
Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered
Tom Cruise and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Are On a Mission: To Shoot a Movie in Outer Space
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX and NASA are reportedly working on an action movie to be shot in space.
'Asterix' creator who died from coronavirus leaves drawings to hospitals
Four original drawings by the creator of comic book 'Asterix the Gaul' Albert Uderzo sells for nearly 400,000 euros to benefit Paris hospitals
Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness
Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police
Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding
Deakin Uni's timely cloud prep helps 62,000 students move online during COVID-19 | ZDNet
Online learning never seemed so seamless for the Melbourne-based university.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY – The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
High Court for strict observance of child visitation rights
The High Court has directed J&K State Legal Service Authority (SLSA) to report whether courts in J&K are “applying the arrangements” as urged by
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
Study offers new insight into how cells fuse
Scientists have known for a decade that cells that fuse with others to perform their essential functions - such as muscle cells that join together to make fibers - form long projections that invade the territory of their fusion partners.
Coronavirus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile: WHO
WASHINGTON, DC: International health authorities expressed concern on Tuesday (May 26) over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still ...
US agency says most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights
It also do not recommend following social distancing between two passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied
COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June
'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh, death toll at 4,337. State-wise tally
The number of COVID-19 fatalities in India increased to 4,337 today.At present, there are 83,004 active coronavirus patients in India
Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon
Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.
IndiGo grounds crew for 14 days after passenger on Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests Covid-19 positive
This is the first case of a passenger testing positive after domestic flight services resumed on Monday.
Mesa Public Schools weighing three options for reopening schools in August
The state is set to release its recommendations for reopening schools June 1 but districts are not waiting to come up with their contingency plans.
Brazil leads daily Covid-19 deaths - VIDEO
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: India Continues To Fare Much Better Than The Rest Of The World
10.7 cases per lakh population have been reported in India as compared to 69.9 cases per lakh globally.
‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month
After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.
Crew Dragon ready for historic launch as NASA looks ahead to next mission
As NASA and SpaceX complete final preparations for the first Crew Dragon mission with astronauts, the agency is already looking ahead to its next mission.
COVID-19 response: DIFC to gradually reopen businesses from Wednesday
Offices and retail outlets will operate with certain restrictions and health protocols
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Swedish officials praised the success of the country's controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy on Tuesday, saying that the relaxed policies have helped slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Coronavirus | Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools opened their doors on Wednesday for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January.
LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has given those that have corpses in its morgue to collect them within two weeks, or the co...
Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.
90-year old dies of COVID19, toll 24
A COVID19 positive elderly man from Kulgam died at SKIMS here today, taking the toll of the viral illness in J&K to 24. Dr Farooq Jan, medical
Facilitate movement of doctors, paramedical staff: IGP directs police
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Tuesday directed district police chief of Kashmir to facilitate the movement of doctors, medical
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Nurse who led efforts to tackle Edinburgh's 'Trainspotting' HIV explosion dies
Heather Black dedicated her work to supporting those with drug addiction.
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
Covid is a ripe opportunity to strengthen the public health and social security system
It is not yet too late for India’s response to COVID-19 to recalibrate so that it serves community health and the public good in just this manner.
Florida Government Decides To Fire Its Data Chief Rather Than Be Honest About Its COVID Numbers
We were promised no more deaths by May 15th, but that hasn't happened. With no one 100% sure what the best options are going...
Researchers to study the ability of optical radiation to disinfect surfaces
Now and in the months to come, hospitals and commercial buildings will be tasked with sanitizing large indoor environments to prevent the transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.
Coronavirus in Ballarat: call to check online alcohol amid COVID-19
ALMOST three in four Victorians are receiving home delivered alcohol while drunk during COVID-19 lockdowns while one in three accepting orders did not have ag...
Allow us to train or let us go home: Athletes at NIS Patiala
More sports News: The Sports Authority of India's SOP lists permitted activities in 11 sports — athletics, hockey, weightlifting, archery, badminton, boxing, cycling, f
Nobel Prize winner: Coronavirus lockdowns cost lives instead of saving them
Coronavirus lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved, according to a Nobel laureate who accurately predicted when China would peak in the crisis.
Newsom: Hair salons, barbershops may reopen in most California counties
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in 2nd stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY — The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Vertex Energy's Transformation Continues
Vertex Energy began migrating its end-products toward higher-margin markets in 2018 - higher-purity base oils and IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. The company re
Brazilian nurse with Covid reunited with her baby after giving birth on ventilator
Brazilian nurse Rusia Goes was finally released from the hospital after two weeks and first met her daughter in person on May 20 - some 26 days after giving birth.
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre
Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir
Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported
Dutch leader did not visit dying mother for weeks to comply with coronavirus lockdown
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night.
Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day
Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard
A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h
Combating economic downturn post Covid-19 pandemic: Sync trade and FDI policies
Revise the existing institutional mechanisms for trade and investment policymaking to make policies more coherent and inclusive
A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene
Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices
CNBC Hosts Get Into Shouting Match Over COVID: '100,000 People Died!'
"100,000 people died, Joe, and all you did was try to help your friend, the president," Andrew Ross Sorkin yells at "Squawk Box" cohost Joe Kernen
William reveals how poor eyesight helped him overcome public speaking anxiety
The Duke of Cambridge appears in a BBC documentary on men’s mental health.
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Job numbers plummet by 37,500 in April as COVID-19 economic impact cripples businesses
COVID-19 impact and restricted trading is heavily impacting the economy.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday by a city task force.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
First spaceflight of NASA astronauts from American soil in nine years.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...
COVID-19 could cost Serie A over €700m – Italy FA Chief
Serie A could lose over €700m in revenue if plans to restart the league do not come to fruition, according to Italian Football Federation
Covid-19 has forced us into the fast lane of the 4IR super-highway
Amid the global Covid-19 pandemic that has seen entire countries locked down, we can no longer dismiss the Fourth Industrial Revolution as mere rhetoric. Keeping economies functioning while curbing the spread of the virus has hastened the shift towards the 4IR.
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Brits are encouraged to donate their unwanted gadgets to help disadvantaged families who have no way to connect to the internet during the coronavirus lockdown
UK device owners are being encouraged to donate working tablets and smartphones that they no longer need to help those without access to technology in lockdown.
Coronavirus outbreak: UK unrolls test and trace system in next stage of COVID-19 fight
The aim of the system is to move from lockdown for all towards more targeted measures with trained NHS contact tracers track each infected person going forward.
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals?
India News: NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre why s.
Coronavirus | 20,000 women from SHGs to be trained in Odisha
Mission Shakti has been started to check community spread of the infection.
COVID-19: Aston Villa coach Dean Smith’s father dies
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith's father Ron has died after contracting coronavirus, the Premier League club have confirmed.
Peter Andre fears wife Emily will catch coronavirus as she battles on frontline
Peter has launched a new reality show during lockdown.
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Post Covid-19 lockdown, hospitality sector to see steep credit stress: Icra
“The demand has declined to the lowest levels that the industry has ever witnessed; it is clear that this is the biggest crisis ever by the sector,” Icra said.
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...
Girl Brain launches YouTube channel to deliver their comedy during quarantine
A popular Edmonton sketch comedy troupe has put their heads together to come up with a new way to deliver their comedy.
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked … SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News Read More »
How South Africa can best balance controlling Covid-19 and avoiding economic disaster
There is intense pressure on the government to lift the lockdown and open the economy. Sustainably lifting out of the lockdown is critical. But there is no roadmap.
How is the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from overseas changing?
People arriving must say where they will stay or face a €2,500 fine and six months in prison
ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.
Medical Student Graduates Still Unsure of How a Period Works, Exactly
Dan Honsfeld has officially received his Doctor of Medicine this spring without ever fully grasping the concept of womanly bleeding as part of the
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says
So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.
Number of children caught in school with drugs including HEROIN is up by more than a quarter in four years, new figures show
Rising numbers of children have been caught in school with drugs that include heroin, an investigation reveals. Between 2016 and 2019, 2,600 cases were reported in England and Wales.
Covid-19 Locator Form mandatory for overseas arrivals from today
From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Total coronavirus cases in Gulf Arab states surpass 200,000, tally shows
DUBAI, May 28 — The number of coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states doubled in less than a month to surpass 200,000 yesterday, according to a Reuters' tally, at a time the region's two biggest economies move to resume activity. Coronavirus infections in the energy producing region, which...
Here's When You Can Expect Tattoo Parlors to Open Back Up in Each State
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but nearly all states in the US have officially introduced plans to reopen their economies after several weeks
Experts: Just beating Covid-19 is not enough to return consumer confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Economic observers think it will take more than just overcoming the Covid-19 threat in the country to restore consumer and investor confidence. They predict that it will only see a resurgence if the government can roll out a sustainable post-Covid-19 economic plan to help...
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic
It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2,000 cancers are going undiagnosed EVERY WEEK because of the coronavirus crisis, leaving the UK facing a 'ticking time bomb', charity warns
In England and Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support analysis of official data showed there were at least 500 more deaths from cancer than average in March and April.
B.C. extends state of emergency, prepares for week of potential new cases post economic restart
B.C.’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, making it the longest period that emergency orders have been in place.Premier John
Hikers, 23, who spent 19 DAYS lost in the bush reveal how they survived - and why finding a footprint saved their lives
Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor, both 23, went camping at Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, in New Zealand's South Island, on May 9.
Chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and customs by imitating each other, researchers reveal
Researchers have found new evidence that chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and communities, and pass on certain behaviors to their offspring to ensure they'll fit in with local customs.
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says
Bad weather threatens SpaceX's first crewed mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Inclement weather threatened on Wednesday (May 27) to postpone SpaceX's launch into orbit of two NASA astronauts, a ...
Health Ministry worried over possible Shavuot coronavirus outbreak - Inside Israel
Ministry officials concerned over 1-day doubling in number of new coronavirus infections, public behavior over extended holiday weekend.
Remdesivir Trial of Over 1,000 Patients Shows Drug Speeds Recovery From COVID-19 - Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A report based on partial data from a ten-nation trial of more than 1,000 patients hospitalised with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
Reflecting on Two Years in the Sony Alpha Ecosystem
The third of this month marked two years since I took my first foray into the Sony Alpha Ecosystem. I thought it would be a good idea to look back to see how I’m liking the system and if my views have changed since my 12 month a7 III review.
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Next Attempt on May 30
An artist’s illustration of the second stage separation of the Falcon 9 rocket, with the Crew Dragon manned module at … SpaceX Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Next Attempt on May 30 Read More »
'We're trying to survive': Seniors grow frustrated over slow rollout of COVID-19 financial aid
More than two weeks after the government first announced its plan to give seniors up to $500 to help with their rising costs amid COVID-19, seniors still have no timeline for when they're actually going to receive those funds.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA: The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ...
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...
Pay social carers fighting coronavirus a Real Living Wage, say campaigners
The Citizens UK pressure group has issued the call as the country gears up for tonight's Clap for Carers
Historian Douglas Brinkley predicts SpaceX launch will begin a 'new era of space' exploration
Historian Douglas Brinkley told "The Story" Wednesday that the upcoming launch of a manned, privately built SpaceX rocket will mark the beginning of a new era for American space exploration following the demise of the "elongated" shuttle program.
All three Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...
FairPrice supermarkets at Hillion Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious
SINGAPORE: FairPrice supermarkets at Bukit Panjang Plaza and Hillion Mall have been added to a list of public places visited by COVID-19 cases ...
BJP accuses Digvijaya Singh of flouting social distancing norms, party MLA alleges him of helping Jamaatis to spread coronavirus in Bhopal
Congress lashed at the BJP for making unnecessary political issue out of a social service extended to needy people during the lockdown.
Covid-19 and governance: What should be govt’spriorities?
Across the world, Covid-19 has brought with it incredibly sad realities of deaths and illnesses unimaginable almost a year ago-altering significantly
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavir
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the…
Another death in Mumbai Police ranks; toll now 13
A 54-year-old head constable posted in central Mumbai became the 13th COVID-19 fatality in the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.The head constable, who was just a few months short of falling in the high-risk
Watch SpaceX's first astronaut launch live
At 6.33am Australian Eastern Standard Time, Elon Musk's company Space Exploration Technologies is set to launch its first humans into space, weather permitting.
4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights
Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800
Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.
UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs
Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers in south Bristol
Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas
PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town
A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]
Many Americans say the pandemic changed their spending habits for the better, but experts are skeptical it will last
As state and local economies begin to reopen, Americans will be putting their newfound spending habits to the test.
Dad jumped to his death months before birth of first child
Oliver Dinsdale, 23, had recently discovered a friend was pregnant with their baby when his body was found in a construction site in November 2018.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives
2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark
After COVID-19 lockdown, fitness fans reconsider returning to the gym
Like many Canadians, Erin Riediger cancelled her gym membership when the country went into lockdown in March.For the first few days of quarantine, the Winni
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.
Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...
Watch SpaceX rocket launch LIVE stream as astronauts are launched into space
How you can watch a live stream of the rocket launch which is expected to take place just after 9.30pm
Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19
Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal
Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.
Scots super granny who beat coronavirus at 100 says 'I'm free'
Isabel McCarron held a sign stating 'I'm free' to celebrate being rid of the killer bug.
Your evening longread: The very strange tale of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth
Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
COVID-19: Nigeria temporarily suspends evacuation of citizens abroad
FG has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad. Geoffrey Onyeama, said the decision is to allow take-off
China to increase international flights if COVID-19 under control: Regulator
China's aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media ...
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll
More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top
The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.
Floor price issue may not figure on Trai’s radar for at least 2 months amid COVID-19 crisis: Source
This is not an "opportune moment" to address the issue, and in any case, telecom operators are free to take decisions on tariff matters, the senior Trai official said.
Coronavirus lockdown has driven dairy consumption in homes up to 20%, says Amul MD
However, categories such as ice-cream has seen a 80 per cent dip in sales. Amul is also sitting on huge inventory of milk powder, with HOREKA sales coming to a halt
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19
The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Fla., in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.
Gauteng health dept repurposes AngloGold hospital as a Covid-19 facility
A hospital being renovated to specifically handle coronavirus cases is expected to be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Health at the end of June.
Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots
Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.
Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued
The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.
COVID-19: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training
Ahead of June resumption of matches, the Premier League (PL) clubs have unanimously voted a return to contact training.
Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons
Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.
Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Coronavirus could cost Serie A over €700m – FIGC chief Gravina
Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina warned an economic crisis could irreparably damage Italy's passion for football.
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
Minister breaks ranks and calls for social distancing rules to be relaxed
A sitting government minister has said he is “baffled” as to why the Government has not moved to reduce the social distance rules from 2 metres to 1 metre, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg in July, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
5 killed in fire at Bangladesh coronavirus treatment tent
Fire swept through a tent set up outside a hospital in an upscale area of the Bangladeshi capital to treat people infected with the coronavirus, killing five people, an official said Wednesday.
B.C.’s essential grocery, hardware store employees should get pandemic pay: retail group
Only B.C.’s social, health and corrections workers are eligible for top-ups
Ontario to take over management at more long-term care homes
Premier Doug Ford says province is prepared to pull operating licences and shut down facilities if necessary
All should ensure implementation of the menstrual hygiene policy
Kebs should ensure the safety and standardisation of menstrual products.
Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19
Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE
Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 shook Bournemouth: Howe
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the English Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said. Ramsdale, who resumed non-contact training...
Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges
The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.
Tooth-Marked Bones Suggest Famished Jurassic Dinosaurs May Have Resorted To Cannibalism
In a resource-scarce ancient Colorado hungry dinosaurs would go to extreme lengths for food, even if that meant eating one of their own, a new study has fo
Rahul Gandhi trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to "weaken" the country's resolve to fight COVID-19, the BJP on Wednesday said that the Congress leader has been acting in a "most irresponsible" manner and is trying
21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai
Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin
Used car sales recover after COVID-19 lockdowns
Many wholesalers either weren’t trading-in cars, or were making low offers amid market uncertainty, but the used market is now showing signs of recovery.
COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators
In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff
New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
More than 17,000 parked planes: Visualizing the pandemic’s impact on air travel
The coronavirus pandemic has brought commercial air travel to a near standstill, and the empty skies mean airlines around the world are facing some tough questions about how long their planes will be parked and what a longer interruption to air travel could mean for the industry as a whole.
Dinosaurs resorted to cannibalism when food was scare, study claims
It was a dino-eat-dino world back then
Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter
Scientists don't yet know what causes them, but it must involve incredible energy, equivalent to the amount released by the sun in 80 years
Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15
A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over COVID-19 fallout
LAUSANNE: Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday (May 27) held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential ...
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Wednesday, May 27
Major developments in the Premier League and netball.
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
SpaceX, NASA close to historic launch: 'The hatch is closed'
SpaceX and NASA are in the final stages of preparations for the historic launch that will send astronauts back to space from American soil for the first time since 2011.
Trump on hand to watch historic SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump arrived in Florida Wednesday afternoon to watch the historic SpaceX rocket launch — which is set to send the first Americans into orbit from US soil in nearly a decade. Trump
Zimbabwe Records 76 Cases of Coronavirus in One Day
The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”
Covid impact: Big restaurants may walk out of malls to high streets
Some marquee brands are looking at moving back to streets from malls because of Covid-19.
9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts’ kids, ‘we’ve done everything we can to make sure your dads come back ok’ ahead of the SpaceX launch
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemed to get emotional on Wednesday when discussing the astronauts his company is about to launch into space.
Shops to buses: Telangana govt allows further relaxations to lockdown norms
KCR held separate meetings with ministers and officials on the COVID-19 situation and implementation of lockdown, among others and took decisions on several issues.State-run RTC buses have been exempted from night time curfew restrictions and will be allowed to ply to their destinations
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross
The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.
U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board plans to hold next month’s quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board’s chairwoman told member states on Wednesday.
How Europe’s CHEOPS satellite will improve the hunt for exoplanets
The primary objective of CHEOPS is to better understand the planets that we’ve already found. And its mission is now in full swing.
Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip
Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.
What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?
Egypt Today provides information on this support.
League says players should expect daily COVID-19 testing if play resumes
NEW YORK — National Hockey League (NHL) players can expect daily COVID-19 testing if a proposed 24-team playoff competition is able to go forward this year, league officials said.
Global COVID-19 cases cross 5.6 million: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases have crossed 5.6 million, while the death toll increased to 350,876, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Coronavirus pandemic | 30,000 weddings cancelled in Gujarat amid COVID-19
March and April are considered the peak season, when maximum number of weddings take place in the state, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Gujarat) spokesperson Abhijit Deshmukh said.
10 new Covid cases in HP, tally reaches 234
Ten more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases to 234 on Tuesday, a Health Department official said. There are 161 active cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state and 61 people have recovered so far, Additional Chief
Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs
President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
NO RESPITE FROM COVID
The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in India. With sharp rises in infection rate at 1.50 lakh and death toll of over 4,000 – what is clear is that the lockdown has had a limited impact while Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi keeps the nation on edge. With
ANALYSIS: Vegan boom is heading for a meat-fuelled bust
Vegan companies were struggling with increasing costs even before the coronavirus pandemic.
India must plan implementation of COVID-19 vaccine when it comes: Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi
India must have a plan for implementing it as it needs 50 to 60 crore vaccines, said Jha.
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome
14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce
Algeria backs use of malaria drug despite WHO dropping trials
Algeria's coronavirus outbreak is one of the worst in Africa.
Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage
The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.
Unhappy unions to urge KZN teachers not to return to schools
Sadtu's Nomarashiya Caluza said that unions were not satisfied with the efforts of the KZN Education Department in preparing schools ahead of teachers’ scheduled return on Thursday.
Home is where the accidents are
Surgeons are seeing almost 15 to 20 cases in a month as compared to just 1-2 freak accident cases previously While road traffic accidents drastically dropped during lockdown period, there was a spike .
Some Irish backpackers in Australia say they feel vulnerable and desperate
‘It was just a proper scam, a major major scam. He just wanted girls on his farm to look at’
Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus
Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.
Lufthansa says 'unable to approve' coronavirus rescue over EU conditions
Airline giant Lufthansa said it cannot approve a German state rescue over fears that conditions imposed by Brussels would be too harsh. The aid package must still be cleared by the European Commission's competition arm.
Astronomers create cloud atlas for hot, Jupiter-like exoplanets
Giant planets in our solar system and circling other stars have exotic clouds unlike anything on Earth, and the gas giants orbiting close to their stars - so-called hot Jupiters - boast the most extreme.
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial
Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.
Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too
Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19
Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...
COVID-19 Update: Hydroxychloroquine Trials Continue Despite Suspensions from World Health Organization
The British coronavirus trial of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine will continue despite studies of the drug being suspended by the World Health Organization due to concerns and fears that it may raise the risk of deaths globally.
25,937 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 552
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 25,937 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota
An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.
Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place
A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.
Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000
Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380
Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639
Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
Breaking: SpaceX Scrubs Historic Launch Due to Bad Weather
SpaceX and NASA had to scrub their historic launch to the International Space Station this afternoon due to severe weather hitting the coast.
Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?
India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi
Here's How You Can Watch SpaceX's Historic First Launch of NASA Astronauts Live
On Wednesday at 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX plans to rocket its first people into orbit since Elon Musk founded the company 18 years ago.
Three dead in state prisons due to Covid, reveals govt affidavit
The prisoners were lodged in Taloja, Yerawada, and Dhule; only those showing symptoms are tested in prisons
Madrid join minute's silence for COVID-19 victims
Before starting their training session on Wednesday, Real Madrid held a minute's silence for the coronavirus victims. According to the figures, more than 27,000 people have now passed away in Spain.
Researchers use drones, machine learning to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines
Using advanced machine learning, drones could be used to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines in remote regions of post-conflict countries, according to research.
Study finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.
Lockdown Impact: As states lose revenue, here's why they turn to alcohol
Indian states have been wanting to lift ban on the sale of liquor since the implementation of lockdown in the country. The state governments have been running out of money to sustain their fight against novel coronavirus.
Why Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks
Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.
LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul
LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test
PMC health dept reels from medical staff crunch as more than 50% posts not filled
With permanent recruitments stuck at GB level, not many docs want temporary posts; flu OPD staff deployed in maternity ward
Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu
There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.
Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned
COVID-19: Recovery Rate Now Up To 41.61 %, Fatality Rate Down To 2.87 %
India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population, which is amongst the lowest in the world.
The number of people who clean their phones in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19
Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.
Calling on divine intervention: Sunday to mark Day of Prayer against COVID-19
The president said as South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown, we needed all the help we could get and that included divine intervention.
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander
Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
1,044 new COVID-19 cases in Mumbai; 32 more patients succumb
With 1,044 new COVID-19 cases, The tally in Mumbai rose to 33,835 on Wednesday, while the toll increased to 1,044 after 32 more patients succumbed to the viral infection, the city civic body said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a release, said 240 more patients were discharged
COVID-19 impact | IDFC First Bank announces pay cuts for senior management
IDFC First said its senior management has volunteered to take a 10 percent cut in compensation for 2020-21.
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
Can you guess who are the most pressured athletes in the World?
Just an observation. Is too much expected of the children of athletes? Michael Jordan’s sons both followed in his footsteps but neither managed to become basketball legends like their dad. Jeffery Jor...
Four pregnant women among 96 fresh cases in JK, tally rises to 1759
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Egypt to see upcoming COVID-19 peak: health official
Egypt still uses the malaria drug, chloroquine, in treating coronavirus patients, according to a health protocol nationwide supervised by a scientific committee.
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas, meanwhile, had jumped from being the least affected region in labour market terms in the first quarter to being the most affected, with an expected 13.1 percent drop in working hours in the second, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, told a briefing.
Not yet, but “not too long” till we’re ready for a trans-Tasman bubble, says PM
Report from RNZ A group of government and business representatives will early next month deliver a blueprint on how a trans-Tasman bubble could work.
Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns
Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Serie A's Bologna face quarantine threat with potential positive virus case
Serie A club Bologna announced on Wednesday a member of their coaching staff might have tested positive for coronavirus which could lead to quarantine.
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
No community transmission in state yet: Hek
SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all
Lockdown restrictions on SA Post Office relaxed
Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Jackson Mthembu has lessened the regulations that were imposed upon the Post Office.
Britain to provide anti-viral drug remdesivir to some COVID-19 patients
LONDON: Britain will provide the anti-viral drug remdesivir to certain COVID-19 patients that it is most likely to benefit as part of a ...
DA demands details on UIF’s COVID-19 relief payments
The party’s Michael Cardo said the UIF was failing to pay through the employee relief scheme and its website was constantly offline.
What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health
As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.
Can Cannabis Cure COVID?
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5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya
Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.
Woman killed – hit by train at Tawa level crossing
Wellington.Scoop A woman has died after she was hit by a train at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.
Best of BS Opinion: India-China relations, the Covid curve, and more
Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19
It’s compulsory to test for coronavirus – Speaker Oquaye cautions
The Speaker of Parliament, Reverend Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, on Tuesday said it is mandatory for all Members of Parliament (MPs), journalists covering activities of the House, and staff to test for the COVID-19.
New infrared telescope to help find Universe's "hidden treasures" in real time
A new infrared telescope, to be designed and built by astronomers at The Australian National University (ANU), will monitor the entire southern sky in search of new cosmic events as they take place.
Coronavirus crisis | With hospitals stretched to capacity, housing societies in Mumbai are renting oxygen cylinders: Report
With Mumbai facing an acute shortage of ICU beds in private hospitals, there have been situations where patients have been asked to wait.
Major markets in Sekondi-Takoradi to be closed over surge in coronavirus numbers
Major markets in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis are expected to be closed down today for disinfection due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region.
WHO: Virus spread ‘still accelerating’ in Brazil, Peru, Chile
WASHINGTON, May 27 — International health authorities expressed concern yesterday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still accelerating in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the...
SevenHills Hospital launches nationwide hunt for 600 doctors
Job portals in the country are prominently displaying vacancies advertised by SevenHills Hospital. One of Mumbai’s largest Covid facilities with 1,004 beds, the Andheri hospital has been struggling for staff almost from the time it was reopened more than two months.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
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Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra reports 105 COVID-19 deaths and 2,190 new cases
This is for the first time that Maharashtra has reported deaths in three digits, the official said, adding that they included 32 fatalities from Mumbai.
Panic at PMC after a leader’s spouse tests +ve for virus
Office-bearer had attended an all-party meeting on Monday and was involved in activities requiring public interaction in her constituency
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?
The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.
Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help
The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.
Some MPs have tested positive for coronavirus – Muntaka disputes Parliament’s claim
Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disputed a claim by Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate that no Member of Parliament or staff of Parliament has tested positive for the Covid-19.
Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty
5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification
Scientists Have Used Fast Radio Bursts to Find The Universe's Missing Matter
One of the biggest cosmic mysteries has just been used to investigate another huge mystery. Astronomers used powerful bursts of radio waves traced back to distant galaxies to probe the space between the stars - and revealed where the Universe's mis
Dominic Cummings added mention of coronavirus into a year-old blog post about ebola in April - before saying he warned about pandemics 'last year'
The PM's special adviser said on Monday at a Downing Street press conference that he had written about the 'urgent need for planning' for a coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.
All the Musicians Who Have Spoken Out About Having Coronavirus
With the confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States rising each day, musicians aren't staying quiet about their diagnoses. Here's what they're saying.
Children’s hospital sees increase in trampoline injuries and household falls
Nearly 60% fewer children in hospitals in some areas during Covid-19 peak, says consultant
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.
Assam to have 4 more labs; eyes 5000 COVID tests per day
GUWAHATI: Assam is poised to have four more laboratories for conducting COVID-19 tests by the first week of June, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Wednesday.As it is, with the surge in the number of COVID-posit
Food prices in South Africa have spiked – particularly these items
Families in South Africa living on low incomes may be spending 30% more on food than they did two months ago, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PEJDG) says.
Big companies to get bigger after Covid: BofA Securities
The infrastructure and real estate sector could witness the emergence of new asset owners such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and private equity players.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
What's Next for Global Citizen's COVID-19 Efforts After Success of 'One World'?
One World is hardly the final word from Global Citizen regarding COVID-19 relief.
Arogya Sanjeevani: Low-cost insurance, but a regular health cover works better
Existing health insurance plans offer far more features and benefits, but come with higher premiums
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn
The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19
Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.
Titan Company shares down 2% as COVID-19 hits businesses
The company said the lockdowns posed challenges to all its businesses.
Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300
Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Pre
As Schools Consider Reopening, Many Kids Say “No Thanks"
A lot of kids will struggle with returning to camps and school. The time is now to prepare and plan for this transition.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers' unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
Again, El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by two weeks
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has extended the lockdown it imposed on the state to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another two weeks. But the two weeks lockdown woul...
Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922
Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines like calcium, iron/folic acid and zinc tablets
NASA adding new television views for SpaceX crew launch
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect a scrub of the May 27 launch attempt.
Mystic who claimed survival without food and water dies
Prahlad Jani popularly known as Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian monk who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morn
Updated: SpaceX Historic First Launch With NASA Astronauts Is Happening Right Now
Today is the day. At 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX is on track to become the first private space company to deliver NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”
Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387
Bokaro reports 2 new Covid cases
Two new positive cases of Coronavirus infection have been found in Bokaro district, they have returned from Mumbai, informed Mukesh Kumar Deputy Commissioner Bokaro on Tuesday. Aged about 40 years, both are residents of Nawadih block, were admitted at COVID Hospital at Bokaro General Hospital
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive
This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.
Parliament incensed over media reports of MPs contracting coronavirus
Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has described as speculative and untrue, media report that 2 Members of Parliament and 13 staff have tested positive for Covid19 following the mass testing last week of MPs and staff for the virus.
Coronavirus pandemic | 18 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, count rises to 1,639: BMC
No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the official said.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas
COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases
In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities
Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days
South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is
South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science faces review
Decisions about the country’s research flagship will signpost national priorities.
Landlords threaten health workers with ejection
Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.
Body of little girl, 4, was 'attacked by rats as she lay dead in cot for two days'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Mark James Dunn, 43, of Brisbane, Australia, has been charged with the murder of his daughter Willow, who police believe was left to rot in her crib with rodents eating her decomposing body
COVID-19 crisis | 'Massive increase' in youth unemployment, women particularly hard-hit: UN
The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in unemployment worldwide but it has hit young workers hard, the United Nations said on May 27, noting that more than one in six people aged under 29 were forced to stop working due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas
70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai
Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for “crazy numbers”.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.
Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases
The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry
Costa Rica Is Now The First Central American Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage, Reuters reported. The journey to marriage equality in Costa Rica has been a long one. After decades ...
EUR/USD Flat in Wild Trading as EU Proposes €750B Covid-19 Stimulus Package
EUR/USD Flat in Wild Trading as EU Proposes €750B Covid-19 Stimulus Package
Hyderabad-based firm develops Favipiravir bulk drug
Hyderabad-based Raghava Life Sciences (RLS) said it has developed Favipiravir bulk drug (active pharmaceutical ingredient).
PIA plane crash: Sindh health minister says process of collecting DNA samples complete
Dr Azra Pechuho says that 43 out of 97 bodies have so far been handed over to families after identification
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo
The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.
US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight
The overall death toll is now 98,875.
Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches
The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Coronavirus: Don’t keep results of MPs a secret - Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment in how the testing of MPs and parliamentary staff has been managed.
Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine
People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.
How India can develop its health ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector
By streamlining development and regulatory processes, and lending more support so our innovators can compete on a global platform, India can develop its health innovation ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector
COVID-19 council's briefing on level 3 regulations postponed again
This was the second time the briefing- aimed at clarifying questions around how level 3 lockdown will all work - had been postponed at short notice.
'We shouldn’t be in a hurry to name coronavirus-affected MPs – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said nobody can unilaterally disclose the health status of another except the individual voluntarily does so.
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business.
I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak
Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.
Covid-19 being dealt with effectively in Haryana: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that with the people exercising restraint while following the rules of lockdown, the Covid-19 outbreak in the State is being dealt with effective management by the Government. He said that the global corona epidemic is an unprecedented
Palamu SP visits check posts, rural areas
SP Palamu Ajay Linda visited check posts in rural areas where the pedestrian hungry and thirsty get food and water. On Monday Linda was at Chando ( notorious for communal disturbances), Bansdeeh ( infamous for migrants’ sneaking in) and Osaney where a multi-crore road bridge is coming up and his
Astrophysicists capture new class of transient objects
Move aside, AT2018COW. There is a new astronomical transient in the universe, and it is faster, heavier and brighter at radio wavelengths than its mysterious predecessors.
Fauci: ‘We Might Have A Vaccine By The End Of The Year’
Dr. Fauci’s timeline would be one of the shortest in history for vaccine development.
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS
The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.
Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Volkswagen India introduces leasing, flexible financing options to drive sales amid COVID-19
Under its omni-channel mobility solutions, the company has integrated 'Power Lease' -- a 'pay-for-usage' model complete with zero down payment scheme -- with Volkswagen Secure which allows customers to purchase a Vento or a Tiguan Allspace model with flexible down payment and low EMI, including insurance coverage for a tenure of three or four years.
GP's notes could provide vital clues to help manage COVID-19 crisis
GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises - like COVID-19.
Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13,685 dead if action wasn’t taken
Given that in Greece less than 1% of the population was infected with coronavirus, the country's Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert
4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366
Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,
Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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Catch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts Into Space For The First Time
The first launch window is set at 4.33pm ET on Wednesday, 27 May 2020.
Poor weather delays SpaceX launch at Cape Canaveral
The first launch of NASA astronauts from US soil in almost a decade has been postponed until Saturday afternoon, just a few minutes before the scheduled lift-off. Possible lightning strikes prompted the delay.
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises US$346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission
Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Tuesday that it raised US$346.2 million in a new round of funding, a day before it launches two American astronauts to ...
COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions
Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
ZURICH: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (May 26) promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after ...
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
New ARM Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 cores announced, will power 2021 flagships
ARM has announced its new Cortex-A78 architecture that will power most Android flagship smartphones in 2021. Interestingly, it has also branched out into extra-performance cores with the launch of its new Cortex-X1 borne out of its new Cortex-X Custom Program.
Design Firm Creates Futuristic Protective Suits For Concerts After COVID-19 Era
The futuristic suits aim to provide a “solution for bringing people together safety.”
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All
'Significant' health questions remain about in-person G7 meeting: Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Trump in March cancelled the Group of Seven leaders meeting scheduled for June 10 as the coronavirus outbreak was spreading around the world and international travel was curtailed.
Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening
Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.
COVID-19 likely to deepen salary crisis in GHADC
TURA: With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic crisis in the state, agony of the employees of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) who are yet to be paid their pending dues for over 24 months, is likely to get compounded as there is no certa
How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar
With solar being a popular choice for those looking to save on their energy costs, it's no surprise that schools are taking advantage of it as well. Furthermore, many more schools could save money by going solar. [caption id=
Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery
Full recovery from Covid-19 will take time, especially with a looming second wave of infections. Nature will not relent. Leaders hoping to reduce the devastation can control only the human response, which starts with strategy. Here are six fallacies to avoid.
Mission Control Is Socially Distancing During Today’s SpaceX Launch
Launching a historic rocket launch during a pandemic looks a little different. Mission control is spread out. NASA execs have to sit six feet apart.
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'
Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina
Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.
Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab
The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.
Floor trading resumes at NYSE, with masks and plexiglas
New York Stock Exchange, the symbolic heart of Wall Street, reopened its floor Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus, with traders donning masks and separated by plexiglas.
NW Health MEC Sambatha ‘impressed’ with Impala Mine’s COVID-19 compliance
Sambatha has been monitoring the levels of compliance at the mine in Rustenburg.
144 at all quarantine centres
The Gajapati district administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC near all temporary medical camps (TMCs) and quarantine centres to prevent gathering of locals and possible untoward situations over facilities. Gathering has been restricted within100 metre
No SpaceX T-shirts for tourists at Cape Canaveral
NASA begged tourists to watch the SpaceX launch online, but space fans are still showing up in Florida. It would have been pretty good news for Brenda Mulberry -- if she'd had some SpaceX T-shirts to sell them.
Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester
Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly
Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.
How Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca Turned An Idea To Help Families Pay Rent During COVID-19 Into A $1 Million Fund
The #FirstOfTheMonth Fund was started with a $1 million goal in mind, which would help close the financial rent gap for close to 150 families, and would see the disbursement of funds to those families in need within 48 hours of qualifying for the aid.
The biggest test of the government will be whether it can prevent a second Covid-19 wave
Can ministers ease the lockdown without a new spike in infections?
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported
XpresSpa Pivots To Coronavirus Testing At New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport
The pilot concept paves the way for the company to enter the medical sphere and widen its reach within the health and wellness segment.
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Minuscule tracking devices give unprecedented peek into how cells change with time
For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened
Expert group to guide health dept
Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly
Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.
Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.
MPs have not tested positive for coronavirus - Kate Addo
The Director of Public Affairs at Ghana’s Parliament, Kate Addo has denied reports in a section of the media that some Members of Parliament and staff of the House have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19
Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.
Hairdressers head to court today over level 3 restrictions
With level 3 regulations set to come into effect next week, those in the hair and beauty industry are still not being allowed to fully operate.
Some MPs opted for private testing for coronavirus – NDC MP
Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have opted to undergo private testing for coronavirus instead of what Parliament House is offering for them and other staff.
Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167
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Americans want China to pay for COVID-19 pandemic
With more than 90,000 dead and nearly 1.5 million sick, the American people have decisively judged the country that created this crisis: Communist China.
Enter only if you test -ve
State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.
No Country for Old People
Sweden did not set out to kill thousands of its older citizens. Nor did any country as COVID-19 swept across the globe. But Sweden’s…
Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows
Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.
Electric vehicle makers battle the COVID-19 pandemic
Global EV sales will shrink this year, falling 18% to about 1.7 million units, according to BloombergNEF.
SpaceX Delays Launch Of Historic Crew Dragon Spacecraft For NASA After Bad Weather
SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft on a historic mission to the ISS, after poor weather finally halted launch preparations.
A milestone in human genetics highlights diversity gaps
Landmark study identifies the genes that it seems people can and cannot live without and highlights ongoing challenges in making data sets more representative of the world’s population.
Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions
Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families
Govt responsible for misery in quarantine centres: Cong
Expressing grave concern over the mismanagement of the quarantine centres and problems faced by the people kept there, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Pritam Singh has held apathetic attitude of state government responsible for it. Singh said that situation of quarantine centres in
Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients
The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Elon Musk: “It’s My Fault” If Launch Goes Wrong
"I'm the chief engineer of the thing," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told CBS during a Tuesday interview. "Goes wrong, it's my fault."
Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi
Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death
Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
US company trials vaccine candidate in Aus
Canberra: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.Novavax will inject 131 volunteers in the first phase of the trial testing the
Thousands of human sequences provide deep insight into single genomes
A catalogue of genetic variation in humans.
The “Yeah, Sure” Theory Of Business Success: Entrepreneurship After COVID.
We can emerge from the Coronavirus economic bust stronger than ever if we follow the lead of those who entered the current economy with eyes wide open.
Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases
As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
2 fire cases, no casualty; 1,000 jhuggis gutted
In last 24 hours, two incidents of fire were reported in the National Capital. In first incident, over 1,000 shanties were gutted in fire, leaving hundreds of people homeless, after a massive fire broke out in the slums of South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad area late on Monday night. According
BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19
Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums
Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic drug for muscle pain
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has been granted final approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Chlorzoxazone tablets USP, in strength of 375 mg and 750 mg, the drug maker said in a statement.
13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital
A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.
Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
Oman Air takes additional pandemic safety measures
Cabin crew will wear disposable full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, face shield and gloves over their uniforms…
UIF compliance no longer a requirement for COVID-19 financial aid
Previously only workers who were registered and declared on the system by their employers could qualify for the benefit.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
Are children visitation rights applied by JK courts: HC asks JKSLSA
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Stockholm-based Doktor.se nabs €45 million for its ‘digi-physical’ care
Today Swedish e-health startup Doktor.se, which offers digital consultations to patients through its smartphone app, announces that it has secured €45 million in a Series C round led by Carnegie and Handelsbanken. Many of Doktor.se's existing investors, as well as new investors, are participating in
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic
Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.
COVID-19: Still no deaths in Mpumalanga, SA cases at 24,264
The virus has not claimed in Mpumalanga, with the province's confirmed cases at 103.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax coronavirus curbs
Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe's 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP
KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday
Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
What will happen to “hotspots” when South Africa moves to level 3
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified the government’s decision around the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the classification of “hotspots”.
Coronavirus misinformation needs researchers to respond
Researchers must be transparent and acknowledge what is known and what isn’t.
Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.
Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.
Researchers Create Map of Electric Currents in Magnetosphere of Mars
Using five years of magnetic field data obtained by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft, a team of scientists has created the first-ever map of the electric current systems in the Martian induced magnetosphere.
IPS officer plays angel to Covid positive constable, family
Police constable, his nurse wife and their children get private hospital treatment after DGP Surolia intervenes; three of them are now back home
How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad
Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes
Confusion in Parliament over MPs’ coronavirus test results
Parliament seems to have shifted its position that no Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliament Service tested positive for COVID-19 during a mass testing exercise.
MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.
4 new coronavirus cases in 3 Premier League clubs
The Premier League tested 1008 players, coaches, and staff between Monday and Tuesday, and the results have produced 4 new cases, shared out amongst 3 teams.
Covid-19: Catch up to trend-GDP difficult in three years
However, this time around, things could be different, the agency said, alluding to the fact that the loss of GDP this time around could be much steeper.
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death
Prathiba Yajaman-Puttappa was waiting in the carpark for her husband when she was asked by the others in his group if he had made it down from the...
As COVID19 situation goes out of hand, MVA govt in Maharashtra comes with a gag order to curb social media criticism
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown
Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation
A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.
Stigma makes it impossible to disclose identities of persons who'll test positive - Majority Leader
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said the stigmatisation associated with testing positive to the coronavirus makes it impossible to disclose the identities of any MP or staff of parliament who will test positive to the virus.
Iata appeals for govt financial relief as COVID-19 takes toll on aviation sector
Since government implemented the nationwide lockdown, no airline has been allowed to fly locally or internationally.
SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones
Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students
The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...
Arthritis company Promisia pivots into Chch aged care sector
Medical company Promisia Integrative hopes to turn its core business to the aged care sector and acquire three facilities in the North Island and...
Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils
Researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper, which is roughly the same size as US legal paper.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde
According to available information, the company has about 500 staff
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans
More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
B'pur NGO takes slew of Covid relief measures
Voluntary organisation PREM has taken a slew of initiatives to effectively contain corona virus to save precious human lives and to ensure the livelihood of the poor migrant workers at Bharat Mata Resource Center in village R Sitapur near Paralakhemundi under Gajapati district. Significantly, the
EU unveils huge aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
The massive European plan follows other unprecedented emergency measures introduced around the world to rescue economies shattered by the disease, which has claimed more than 350,000 lives as infections top 5.6 million.
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan
Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.
No need to panic about virus: KCR
CM KCR said people need not panic about coronavirus as the spread was not on alarming scale despite relaxing the lockdown restrictions.
How countries are using genomics to help avoid a second coronavirus wave
Scientists in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and other places are using sequence data to track new infections as lockdowns ease.
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health Ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
Food vender, boyfriend quarantined for coronavirus in Saboba
A food vendor and her boyfriend have been quarantined in Saboba in the Northern region after she tested positive for Covid-19.
Map Highlights Arsenic in Groundwater Contamination
As many as 220 million people around the world may be at risk of drinking groundwater contaminated with arsenic, according to a new study published by
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules
The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.
COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family - his mother, his siblings, their children - sitting on the floor together around a mat laid with food on the ca
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers post COVID-19
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".
Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus
Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.
PML-N lambastes govt for 'allowing sugar export when there was shortage' in country
The opposition party's leaders reiterate demand for prime minister's resignation
Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus
Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.
JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.
875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal
The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures
While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.
Coronavirus: How childminders are caring for children in their own home
'Lots of soap' is crucial, say childminders who have stayed open for key workers' children.
CSIRO using GPS to monitor Australia's wild bovine from space | ZDNet
Australia's scientific research organisation has launched a AU$4 million satellite herd-tracking program.
The lockdown can hurt ISPs – Depending on the impact in the coming months
The ISP industry is one of the least impacted by the lockdown, but concerns remain over the long-term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red
At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.
40 fresh cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally breaches 1,000 mark
The COVID-19 Tally in Kerala crossed the one thousand mark on Wednesday, with 40 people,including 37 returnees from abroad and other states, testing positive for the coronavirus. The aggregate of cases nowhas touched1003,while presently445 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals
New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available
Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.
Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.
New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers
An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.
Global cases top 5.5 mn
Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases on Tuesday surpassed the 5.5 million mark, while the deaths have increased to more than 346,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, the total number of cases stood at 5,508
Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus
Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Using tree chemistry maps, high-resolution topography data, and computer models, researchers have uncovered new insights into the processes behind how life coevolved with our planet.
Improving 3D Printed Supports With A Marker
Anyone who’s spent some quality time with a desktop 3D printer is familiar with the concept of supports. If you’re working with a complex model that has overhanging features, printing a…
Nationwide rolls out online mental health tools for staffers
Nationwide Building Society has built an online tool that helps employees who are experiencing mental health issues during the Covid-19 outbreak get access to support.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel
Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program
Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert said.
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte
Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the series being aired on Congress social media channels.
ANALYSIS: How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area
Africa is more vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19 because it is highly dependent on imports for its medicinal and pharmaceutical products and on commodity exports.
Data leak on UIF COVID-19 relief scheme website
The Unemployment Insurance Fund has made changes to the website for its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme after a security researcher reported a data leak.
SpaceX to make history launching NASA astronauts on a private rocket
On 27 May, NASA astronauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first time a private company has flown humans into orbit
Ask the expert: how can I improve my success rate creating partnerships?
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Dangerous blood clots
NEW HAMPSHIRE, United States (AP) — First came a high fever, drenching sweats, and ...
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask
Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.
27% of total cases in mountainous districts
The nine mountainous districts of the State which were almost free from contagion of Covid-19 till second week of May, now constitute 27 per cent of the total patients of the disease. These districts now have 107 cases of Covid-19 which is an alarming situation for the state health authorities. As
Coronavirus: Messi says resuming season will be 'like starting from scratch'
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi said resuming the 2019-20 LaLiga season will feel like "starting fr...
China’s openness to spot COVID-19 source lauded
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus, and that such a scientific mission should consist of "the right mix of s
Airbus wins ESA contract to construct third European Service Module for NASA's Orion spacecraft
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus for the construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft. The contract is worth around euro 250 million.
Alberta’s high number of kids with COVID-19 could aid Calgary research on the virus
University of Calgary researchers studying the genes and immune responses of children with COVID-19 say they have a huge opportunity in Alberta because of the relatively high number of confirmed cases.
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
The Minster of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made this known during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus
SIKINOS, Greece — Using dinghies, GPS and a portable refrigerator, doctors deployed by Greece’s national public health agency have launched a coronavirus testing drive on the country’s Aegean
US tops 100,000 coronavirus deaths with no end in sight
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, a staggering wave of death that has brought the world's largest economy to its knees as the federal government struggles even now to mount
Weather delays SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida
The next launch window is set for Saturday afternoon, when SpaceX will make a second attempt to send the astronauts into orbit.
Srinagar admin forms committee to ensure smooth movement of essential services during lockdown
The Srinagar district administration has constituted a committee to prevent occurrence of issues and ensure quick redressal of concerns surrounding
When you have to bluff, even three cannot accomplish the task: Devendra Fadnavis takes on govt
On Tuesday, Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that the state did not have the potential to encash Maharashtra's share under various direct and indirect financial Covid-19 welfare schemes – worth Rs 28,104 crore – which it had received from the Centre.
Private sector complains about frosty treatment over Covid-19
Tension between private-sector doctors and the government is coming to a head over a dispute about payment and legal immunity when it comes to treating Covid-19. The conflict could foreshadow the battles that lie ahead involving the implementation of the National Health Insurance.
Brain Freeze: Biden Misstates Dates of D-Day, Delaware Independence
Joe Biden told supporters during a campaign livestream on Wednesday that D-Day occurred on "December the 7th." | Politics
Thai parliament urged to pass record US$60 billion coronavirus stimulus bill
Thailand's premier on Wednesday urged parliament to approve the kingdom's biggest-ever stimulus package to revive an economy battered by ...
Boris Johnson challenged over 'unequal impact of coronavirus on women'
Senior MPs also grilled the prime minister about topics including Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham at the height of lockdown and the new test and trace system.
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.
Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll
As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...
SpaceX, NASA will reattempt historic astronaut launch on Saturday, May 30th
Stormy Florida weather has forced SpaceX to delay its historic NASA astronaut launch debut attempt, pushing the mission’s next attempt to Saturday, May 30th. Unfortunately, the possibility that weather would improve forced SpaceX and NASA to wait just 16 minutes before launch to call of Crew Dragon’s Demo-2 inaugural astronaut flight test. Thankfully and far […]
Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe
The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.
Coronavirus couples risk meeting to see if sparks fly in person
Singles have been forced to get creative with dating during the pandemic.
Orange Farm residents reject testing: ‘I won’t believe virus exists here until someone dies from it’
Health workers’ efforts of going door to door mobilising community members to screen and test for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Orange Farm yielded nothing as only few turned up.
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs
In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.
Rain Scrubs Space X Launch of First Crewed Mission to Intl Space Station, First Time US Astronauts Launch Into Orbit from American Soil Since 2011
If successful on Saturday, it will be the first time since the last flight of the Space Shuttle in 2011, that US astronauts will go into orbit from American soil.
Galway woman's heartbreak after daughter (7) had to get leg amputated
Saoirse Ruane came home from school with a sore leg last November - but it turned out to be something much worse than the family had feared
Ontario says more health providers can reopen including dentists, optometrists
The change comes as a result of a new order from the province’s chief medical officer of health
Vulnerable people in care homes dying three times normal rate during pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: From April 10 to May 8, 3,161 deaths of people receiving domiciliary care were reported to the Care Quality Commission – nearly three times the three-year average for the same period
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that has seen the Tokyo Games pushed back a year to 2021, sources said. Bach was to address the 100 IOC members in three different sessions…
Rahul in conversation with global experts: ‘India should adopt soft lockdown, pandemic to stay here until year-end’
During a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prof Johan Giesecke, a member of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards, also said India should lift the lockdown in steps.
We should unlockdown on trial basis: Uddhav Thackeray
At the epicentre of Covid-19 infections in India, Mumbai has seen 33,835 cases and 1,097 deaths. On Wednesday, senior ministers met at the Chief Minister’s official residence in south Mumbai to discuss the strategy for the state post May 31 when the fourth phase of the lockdown would end.
When is it safe to see friends again as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on?
As lonely, stir-crazy Americans wait for a coronavirus vaccine to materialize in the distant future, some might be wondering if it’s safe to hang out with friends or rope extra family members into
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.
Life has become unbearable for migrants in SA amid coronavirus lockdown
Even as a strict lockdown to slow the coronavirus pandemic is eased, many foreigners living in South Africa have no work and are hungry.
Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared
Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared
Nancy Pelosi: 'Every Crisis' Including Coronavirus Is an Opportunity to Advance Leftist Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during a press conference on Wednesday that "every crisis" is an opportunity to advance a leftist agenda.
Future of English women's game faces threat due to COVID-19 says study
REUTERS: The future of English women's soccer faces an unprecedented threat as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decisive action must be taken ...
A pharmacist known as ‘the Mask Man’ has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
A New York pharmacist known as “the Mask Man” hoarded $200,000 worth of N95 masks that he purchased shortly before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, and sold them at a roughly 50% markup, prosecutors alleged.
Whitmer unveils COVID-19 dashboard, says boat request is 'failed attempt at humor'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new interactive dashboard website to display COVID-19 data by region and county visually.
Ford's software update for police interceptors combats Covid-19 by cranking the heat
Ford on Wednesday announced it is piloting a software solution to help law enforcement curb the spread of Covid-19 inside police interceptor utility vehicles.
Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19
India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika
Is this really the elixir of youth? It took scientists years to develop, it costs £34 - Oh, and it’s got a ‘waiting list’ of 100,000 people
Claire Coleman examines the research behind No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate as the anti-ageing night serum launches at Boots stores across the UK.
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000
More than 100,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US, according to the latest data. The country passed the grim milestone Wednesday, with more than 1.6 million testing positive for the
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
Thredbo ski resort reopening in June with new social distancing rules
The snow season will look very different this year with capacity halved to allow for physical distancing.
SpaceX launch from Florida delayed by weather
Mission would have marked first spaceflight of Nasa astronauts from US soil in 9 years
Maharashtra: 105 deaths recorded in a single day in state
Maharashtra is currently testing 3,142 people per million population. While the number is higher than the national average which stands at 2,363, it is still lagging behind Tamil Nadu which is testing 6,140 per million population, double than Maharashtra
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989
Rush Limbaugh says cancer treatment ‘kicking my ass,’ may take him off air
Rush Limbaugh says his latest round of cancer treatment is “kicking” his “ass” — and that it will likely take him off the airwaves soon. “There have been many
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
COVID-19: WHO can’t dictate to us, says FG
Olorunnimbe Mamora, minister of state for health, says the World Health Organisation cannot dictate to Nigeria on the steps to take in the fight against COVID-19. On Monday, WHO had
NASA-SpaceX launch called off due to bad weather, next attempt on Saturday
Tropical storm Bertha also formed off the coast of South Carolina earlier in the day, adding to the weather concerns
‘He Can Become The Second Percy Tau’
Lesedi Kapinga touted to succeed in his next career move.
More Netcare staff test positive for Covid-19, this time in Boksburg
All individuals who work at the East Rand health facility, who tested positive for Covid-19, will be re-tested once their quarantine period is finished.
Bangladesh hospital fire kills five COVID-19 patients
Five people were killed in a top Bangladesh hospital on Thursday after a fire swept through a makeshift coronavirus isolation unit, officials said. The blaze occurred in Dhaka
Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?
Navajo Nation leaders announced last week that it had the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States, outpacing hot spots like New York. The grim statistic highlights the historical failings of the US government, Navajo leaders say.
Novant Health launches first emergency drone operation for pandemic response in the country
The venture marks the first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response in the country.
NYC man accused of stealing from doctor fighting coronavirus released without bail
A 29-year-old vagrant accused of swiping $11,000 worth in various items from an out-of-state volunteer coronavirus doctor is back out on the streets, authorities said Wednesday. Ronaldo Lewis was
Coronavirus Scotland: Couples separated by lockdown should be allowed to meet for sex, health expert says
COUPLES who live apart should be allowed to meet for sex as lockdown is relaxed, a public health expert says. Professor Linda Bauld’s plea came as Nicola Sturgeon is set to say pals can meet outdoo…
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record
Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency
COVID-19: Ondo sets date to reopen worship centres
Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House.
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
People who test negative for coronavirus should still isolate for two weeks, says Irish GP
Exclusive: Dr Illona Duffy was out of work for three weeks battling the disease which she described as 'a scary time'
Elon Musk's SpaceX chases history with launch while bigger hurdles loom
SpaceX's first flight with humans aboard is spurring the competitive space industry to new heights, with Boeing also preparing to carry people to orbit
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.
Conglomerate of health workers in Akwa Ibom begin streets and markets sensitization
As part of measures to check and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state, the Conglomerate of Health Professionals in the state has commenced street and market sensitization.
Chevron Corp sees up to 15% reduction in positions amid Covid-19 crisis
Most of the reductions will take place this year, according to an internal memo said.
Health minister caught between politics and medicine
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.
Piyush Goyal asks industry to start working for post-COVID period; says worst for economy is over
The minister said that "worst for the economy is over. Things are looking up, and revival is in the air".
No screams please: Japanese amusement parks prepare to reopen
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan's fun fairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released joint guidelines on how to operate safely under…
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
COVID-19: Longest viability period of virus in patient is 10 days — NCDC
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
Opinion: Canada’s soldiers have provided a wake-up call for our long-term care system
Reports from the military on conditions in homes in Quebec and Ontario should be the last reform warnings we receive
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather
Lift-off was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon
Launch of Nasa astronauts in Elon Musk's Space X rocket postponed due to bad weather
Bad weather has prevented the first launch of Nasa astronauts from US soil in nine years, with the SpaceX capsule now due to attempt lift-off on Saturday.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed just moments before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer."
Coronavirus News: 'Miracle preemie' born to mom in coma goes home from Long Island hospital
A "miracle preemie" born during the COVID-19 pandemic to a mother who was in a coma went home from the hospital Wednesday to a rousing ovation from doctors, nurses and other staff members.
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
Disney has announced July reopening dates for its theme parks, complete with expected social distancing and cleanliness guidelines.
Maternity ward nurses are filming videos of newborn babies in their care to send to parents after visiting hours were slashed due to coronavirus crisis
Despite the increased pressures, nurses have taken on a wonderful new duty on the maternity ward. Staff at a hospital, in Surrey, have been making videos of newborn babies to send to their parents.
Tourists to Ibiza must have 'Covid-19' free certificates to visit, president says
Vicent Mari said people visiting the popular holiday island will have to prove they do not have coronavirus before being allowed to visit, in a bid to prevent a deadly outbreak
Medical investigator still puzzled by Brittany's Murphy death
The star died of 'natural causes' back in 2009.
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care system in light of reports of neglect and abuse of seniors in facilities in Q
Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 In The US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the...
Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold -cenbank
CARACAS — Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the only
Coronavirus recovery rate in India rises to over 42%, nearly 65,000 cured from COVID-19
Punjab showed one of the best recovery rates in India, over 90% people were cured from the disease.India registered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world, the health ministry said
Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic
As talk of a so-called “new normal” begins to creep into the national discourse here in Indonesia, tourism players in Bali are reportedly drafting guidelines for health protocols with views abound that the time after COVID-19 will establish a...
Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths
Russia said on Tuesday 174 people with the coronavirus had died in the past 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 3,807.
JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown
According to Mumbai-based think-tank, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), more than 122 million Indians — mainly daily wage … JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown Read More »
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
New Fortress Energy Foundation gives students 200 care packages
WHEN THE principal of Old Harbour High School placed a call for help to provide meals for students on the school’s PATH programme, New Fortress Energy Foundation immediately responded by delivering close to 200 care packages to the school last week...
PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment
Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon
COVID-19: WHO Warns Of ‘Second Peak’ In Countries Where Coronavirus Is Declining
Outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided.
'We need to talk more about mental health': Karan Kundrra condoles Preksha Mehta's suicide
Preksha has been a part of several television shows such as Crime Patrol, Meri Durga, and Laal Ishq, among others.
Coronavirus updates: Cases climb to 1,51,767, death toll now 4,337
MP Raj Bhavan declared containment zone as 6 test positive; Mizoram churches offer halls as quarantine facilities
Investigational antiviral superior to standard of care for treating COVID-19 patients
The investigational antiviral remdesivir is superior to the standard of care for the treatment of COVID-19, according to a report published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.
First astronaut launch since 2011 still a go despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio
What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?
The Evidence Against Her
When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a…
Reading players accept wage deferrals to help soften COVID-19 blow
REUTERS: Reading's first-team players have agreed to defer a "substantial" portion of their wages for three months to help negate the economic ...
Crafty Market Drayton veteran Clive raises more than £1,200 for NHS by making rainbow gifts
A blind veteran who has been making rainbow gifts at home to support the NHS has now raised more than £1,200.
Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012
Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average
Popular Irish woman who embraced Shrewsbury dies aged 94
An girl who was a family friend of the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins and settled in Shrewsbury more than half a century ago has died.
Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another
A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
Israel's Bank Leumi moves to Q1 loss due to coronavirus outbreak
TEL AVIV, May 27 (Reuters) - Bank Leumi, one of Israel’s two largest lenders, swung to a loss in the first quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak.
ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for COVID-19 tests, asks states to negotiate with private labs
The ICMR has said, since the production of indigenous test kits like ELISA which was developed by National Institute of Virology, India is no more solely dependent on imported testing kits.
Reading the Blueprints for Our Future After the Virus
From the Bible to ‘Epidemics and Society’ to ‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,’ these works map out our post-pandemic future
House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.
Hell for Heaven! - Elderly woman rues deaths of two sons months apart 11 years ago
For 72-year-old Carmel Heaven, things are a far cry from the days when Jermaine Spence, her customs broker son, was completing a construction project at her home in Zambia, St Catherine, with the promise of a better future. Zambia is located on the...
BJP’s cynical drive to topple Maharashtra government amidst Covid crisis fits the Amit Shah playbook
Shah built the party only to seek power, no matter how opportunistic the path.
Family learns of NY nursing home resident’s death of coronavirus from funeral home
More than half the nursing home residents and 10% of the workforce have tested positive for COVID-19, according to New York state data.
MP district Burhanpur: More beds ready, need doctors
One month, 293 cases and 13 Covid deaths later, the main government healthcare facility has got more beds, but is still short of key equipment and doctors.
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19
Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.
How NSW released COVID data by postcode
NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.
Andy Richardson: 'We must not forget medical staff as we take baby steps on long road back to normal'
Lockdown died in the Rose Garden.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.
5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -
The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing
After recovering from COVID-19, Zoa Morani donates blood plasma for the second time
Almost two months after recovering from coronavirus, Zoa Morani, daughter of renowned film producer Karim Morani, donated her blood plasma to help the patients who are currently battling the virus.
'I tried to be too precise, I should have smashed it home'
The Republic of Ireland have never won in six visits to Wembley. Brendan O'Brien looks back to the famous European Championship qualifier in March of 1991 when Ray Houghton had the chance to break that duck for this week's 'Moment In Time'
African American survivors of COVID-19 talk about bias, solutions
An organization of African American women says the health care system is failing the black community and that their own experiences are evidence of bias.
Pools and holiday parks among range of Tweed facilities set to reopen!
Tweed residents can rejoice, with the announcement that a range of facilities are finally set to reopen to the public after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the facilities set to…
Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO
With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE: Gray skies loomed over Florida's Atlantic coast on Tuesday (May 26), just one day before two astronauts were set to blast ...
Chicago to reopen trading floor with masks
New York stock exchange floor traders had to sign a waiver that prevents them from suing the exchange if they are infected there.
IEA: Covid-19 crisis causing biggest fall in global energy investment in history
In a report published on Wednesday, the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighted that the coronavirus crisis causing biggest fall in
Primark's new rules for when stores reopen
Shops will be allowed to welcome back customers in England from June 15
Cognizant offers voluntary separation package for US staff as Covid hits biz
New Jersey headquartered Cognizant has announced a voluntary separation package (VSP) for its US employees. Due to the slowdown in demand and fewer contracts, the company is shedding the number of employees without active projects.
Russia reports 101 medic deaths from virus
Russia said Tuesday that at least 101 medics have died from coronavirus in the first such official announcement, while an online tally compiled by doctors gives a far higher figure. "Last Friday 101
Darvel group serving up food and friendship during lockdown
The Darvel Dinner ladies sprung into action before the pandemic took hold.
Strokes in Covid-19 patients: Four studies capture trends
How frequent, and how severe, are strokes among Covid-19 patients? A series of papers in the journal Stroke, published by the American Heart Association, examines trends from four countries.
SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test
The starkest failure of the Indian government’s coronavirus strategy has been the devastation it imposed on the country’s workers.
Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic
University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Impact: Boeing expected to announce job cuts in US after aviation sector rocked by plunging travel demand
In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent through a combination of voluntary layoffs, natural turnover and involuntary layoffs as necessary.”
Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response
From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis
One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.
Covid-19 fallout: Lower capex by states to weigh on EPC sector
As a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19, States staring at huge revenue deficits could reduce capital expenditure, thereby impacting the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) sector
COVID-19: Jonathan tasks Africa to look inward for solutions
AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has tasked African
Otago dairy farming company fined $270,000 after worker suffers spinal injury
It was also ordered to pay the worker more than $45,000.
Durban family shares their heartache after dad dies of Covid-19
Durban resident Anton Harman lived a good, normal life before he succumbed to Covid-19 after nearly a month on a ventilator in hospital.
Banks plan for arrears; retailers push to open; and watchdog counts Covid cost
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SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented
Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.
Explained: What next for HCQ after enrolment freeze?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: A recent study in The Lancet had cautioned that the use of a regimen containing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine (with or without a macrolide) was associated with no evidence of benefit.
Covid-19: ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for tests, states free to fix cost now
The decision was taken due to availability of indigenous testing kits and other supplies in India now.
Global pandemic: Through the eyes of the world's children
CHICAGO — These are children of the global pandemic. In the far-north Canadian town of Iqaluit, one boy has been glued to the news to learn everything he can about the coronavirus.
Covid-19 lockdowns: California eases pandemic restrictions, NYSE reopens
While lifting the ban on services at places of worship, the California governor limited the number of people who can gather at one time to 25 percent of a building's capacity
People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey
1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed
A person’s age, gender, culture interact to predict loneliness
Young people, men and people in "individualistic" societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
Nurse describes 'frightening' experience of contracting Covid-19
An NHS staff worker who has recovered from Covid-19 has returned to the frontline at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.
'He was not just a number, he was a person' - Durban family's heartache after dad dies of Covid-19
Durban resident Anton Harman lived a good, normal life before he succumbed to Covid-19 after nearly a month on a ventilator in hospital.
Radio appeal helps raise funds for Compton Care
A radio fundraising broadcast to help a city care service has shown the generous spirit of the public.
States need to Raise 20 Lakh Crore rupees to Fight Coronavirus -
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that in the wake of the crisis arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic,
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report
Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
Missing New Zealand hikers found alive after 19 days in ‘hostile’ wilderness, rescuers say
Two hikers lost in the “hostile” wilderness of New Zealand have been found alive with only minor injuries after 19 days despite running out of food, rescuers said.
COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
SpaceX, NASA Abort Demo-2 Due to Inclement Weather, Next Attempt May 30
SpaceX and NASA had to abort the launch of the Demo-2 mission due to inclement weather on Wednesday.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
"We're launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. We haven't done this really since 2011, so this is a unique moment in time," Bridenstine told The Associated Press.
Letters: Readers write about ease in restrictions, frontline workers and living in a pandemic
People write about community issues in the UAE
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing
Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Around 10,000 students are yet to sign up to calculated grades
Around 10,000 Leaving Cert students have yet to sign up to receive calculated grades. The deadline for registering is Thursday May 28th at 10pm, and Ministe
British bodybuilder beats 1% chance of surviving Covid-19
A British bodybuilder who was given just a 1% chance of surviving coronavirus has made a miracle recovery after 50 days on a ventilator. Burly bodybuilder S
Boris says 'sorry for pain and anxiety' but won't add more about Cummings
The prime minister has denied that his chief adviser's actions have had an effect on the British public sticking to lockdown rules.
IHCL goes for enhanced safety and hygiene for opening hotel post lockdown
As part of its strategy to open its hotels after lifting of lockdown, Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has decided to use industrial strength disinfectants at common and high-touch areas of hotels li
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new wave of infections.
Children with severe asthma advised not to return to schools when they reopen
Health charity Asthma UK has told parents not to send their children back to school on June 1 if they are shielding as they are classed as “clinically extremely vulnerable”
The virus of fear has to be fought as strongly as the virus of Corona
As we start travelling, it’s important to start reposing faith in brands that are taking precautions
Positivity in times of panic
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Mapusa-based Ashish Kumar is on a mission to inspire and spread hope. NT BUZZ gets you the scoop ANNA FERNANDES | NT BUZZ With
Free COVID-19 testing under PMJAY: NHA to empanel ICMR approved labs
COVID-19 has infected over 1.5 akh people in the country and led to unfortunate deaths of over 4000 people.
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’
But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”
NAF unveils locally produced emergency ventilators
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled emergency ventilators produced by its researchers to support government on the..
Why Arcturus Therapeutics Stock Is Plunging Today
Blame it on Moderna. Sort of.
Andrea Bocelli calls his Covid-19 experience a 'nightmare'
Rome – Renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli said Tuesday he had caught the novel coronavirus but was now recovered, describing the experience as “a nightmare”. Bocelli, who has been blind since age 12, raised spirits in Italy during the pandemic, which has killed...
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
Concern over neglect of mask
Health workers and police personnel, who have been playing a crucial role in averting the community spread of COVID-19, have raised concern about people’s neglect to wear masks.The number of people no
SpaceX, NASA Abort Demo-2 Due to Inclement Weather, Next Attempt May 30
SpaceX and NASA had to abort the launch of the Demo-2 mission due to inclement weather on Wednesday.
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State
The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades
From cheaper cars and houses to cleaner air and better financial decisions, there are some glimmers of hope amid the gloom.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Covid19: Huawei ICT Academy hosts online training for students
Huawei Technologies has not relented on its efforts to ensure Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy are trained in core ICT skills in the face of the Covid19 pandemic. The company moved its classes online, engaging hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their […]
CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead
Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time
Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services
Woman pictured hugging friends in lockdown says 'if people die, they die'
'We can chose to do what we want. This is bulls**t, we don't live in a jail.'
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant ...
Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs
Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases
The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - From cheaper cars and houses to cleaner air and better financial decisions, there are some glimmers of hope amid the gloom.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Watch Live As SpaceX And NASA Launch Two Astronauts To The ISS Today
Today, Wednesday, May 27 at 4.33 pm EDT two NASA astronauts might fly to the International Space Station (ISS) onboard a private spacecraft in a historic l
How RuneScape is helping Venezuelans survive
For years, Venezuelan players have been making a living by playing RuneScape
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed
The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.
Public Meetings At COVID-19 Alert Level 2 - What Happens Now
At Alert Levels 4 and 3, Nelson City Council held all of its public meetings remotely, via Zoom, to comply with Government rules around gatherings of people.
Watch live: NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking the first time the U.S. will send humans into space since the retirement of the space shuttle in
Number 10 'didn't notice' that officials stopped publishing the number of people being tested for Covid-19 each day as figure hasn't been announced since Friday last week
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said the suspension of reporting the number of people tested each day was 'not something I have noticed' when asked today.
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
‘We’ll let you know how it works out’: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about
Ever since the first US astronaut visited space, 59 years ago, NASA has struggled to find clean, comfortable ways to get people restroom facilities in space.
'Suicides, snakebites, electrocution': Chhattisgarh lists reasons for Covid-19 patients' death
The state, which sees spurt in cases for the last 5 days, says it has 'zero Covid-19 casualty'.
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19
Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.
2 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode
Two more SARS-CoV-2 cases were reported from Kozhikode district on Wednesday. District Medical Officer V. Jayasree said in a release that they were a 53-year-old from Naderi in Koyilandy and a 55-year
France, Italy, Belgium act to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for covid-19 on safety fears
France's cancellation, which effectively bans the drug for covid-19, was confirmed by the health ministry.The WHO said a safety panel would act by mid-June to evaluate the drug's use in its multi-country trial of potential covid-19 treatments
'We'll let you know how it works out': SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about
"I don't know the potty answer to the potty question," SpaceX's vice president of mission assurance said, providing no details about the commode.
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A care home opened for the first time in weeks to allow socially-distanced visits from family members, while the Duchess of Cornwall has joined an all-star line-up for a retelling of Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax virus curbs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe’s 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
Covid testing not necessary for maternal services: Govt
Critical services for women, children should be provided irrespective of their covid status.Denial of service can impact maternal and newborn mortalities, the health ministry says
SpaceX Launch: How Has the World Changed Since the Atlantis Landed?
Today's SpaceX launch marks the first time the US has sent men into space in almost a decade. How has the world changed since?
COVID-19 crisis: IT employees union writes to CM over lay-offs
National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) in the letter written to CM on Tuesday said several IT/ITeS/BPO/KPO companies across Maharashtra have started terminating services of their employees without any reasonable cause and withholding or deducting their salaries.
Shop talk: Covid test centres could be opened on high streets to help public with accessibility
Empty shops on Scotland's high streets could be turned into coronavirus testing centres, as the nation moves into the next phase of tackling the virus.
Post COVID-19: We're determined to pass local content bill to boost Nigeria's economy - Reps
The widely expected Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Bill 2020, passed second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives recently.
Three more fines issued to COVID-19 rule breakers
All were handed out at homes in Waterloo
COVID-19's Final Act And Epilogue
COVID-19 is winding down. MLPs and MLP closed end funds are a bargain. The stock market has upside but there are many risks.
30,000 weddings cancelled in Guj amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has severely hit the wedding industry in Gujarat, which has witnessed approximately 30,000 cancellations and postponements in the last two months. At
New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital
New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to
Bad weather threatens SpaceX’s first crewed mission
For the moment, takeoff remains scheduled for 10.33pm SA time from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.
Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus
Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.
Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 'shook' Bournemouth: Howe
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said.
'We'll let you know how it works out': SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I don't know the potty answer to the potty question," SpaceX's vice president of mission assurance said, providing no details about the commode.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
COVID-19: Ondo lifts ban on religious gatherings
Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has lifted the ban on religious gathering which was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu made this known at a press briefing earlier
Why shut nurses out of decision-making?
Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19
Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.
Hollyoaks stars show us all how to smash lockdown workouts
Just when we thought they couldn't be any more amazing!
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.
Uplifting news: Visits return to care home and Camilla joins starry Dahl reading
A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
Covid-19: France bans treatment of coronavirus patients with hydroxychloroquine
Under new rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against the coronavirus.
COVID-19: ICU beds in Delhi’s private hospitals filling fast, less crunch at govt hospitals
The Delhi government recently directed 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20 per cent of their current strength for Covid-19 patients to add to their bed size.
Effective test, track and tracing 'can reduce lost working hours by 50%'
UN research shows strong systems can reduce public fear and minimise workplace disruption
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
NASA is rolling out the International Space Station's red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
For Covid patients: Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital board members seek HC help to use health facility to full strength
The hospital’s request comes at a time when several private hospitals have refused to come on board to treat Covid patients or continue to negotiate with the AMC on the treatment charges.
NSAC approves UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC 250 for UFC APEX, approves new COVID-19 protocols
The UFC has a green light to resume business in its backyard.
Borders creep open across central Europe as pandemic eases
Serbia bars Montenegro Airlines after perceived snub over free movement
COVID-19: Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
Air travel within the US tumbled 96% by mid-April, to fewer than 100,000 people on a day
Archaeologists find Roman mosaic floor beneath a row of vines in Italy
May 27 (UPI) -- Archaeologists have uncovered the remarkably well preserved mosaic floor of an Ancient Roman villa dating to the 3rd century A.D. The floor was found beneath a row of vines near Verona, a city in northern Italy.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC has released new guidance on antibody tests, warning that they can be wrong half the time and shouldn’t be used to inform important policy decisions.
Trinity Biotech expects Covid-19 immunity test to be authorised shortly
Irish life sciences company also at advanced stage in developing 12-minute diagnosis test
Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad COVID-19 examples
Leaders from the US, France, Mexico bend safety rules they drafted during the pandemic
Walt Disney World Plans to Begin a Phased Reopening Starting in July
Orange County in Florida has approved plans of Walt Disney World Reopening in July after a presentation from the theme park's vice president.
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
Maharashtra COVID-19 Tracker: Maharashtra reports over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases; state tally climbs to 56,948
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,190 COVID-19 new cases and 105 deaths on Wednesday . With this, the state has recorded 56,948 cases and 1,897 deaths so far.
SpaceX to add sunshades to all future Starlink satellites
SpaceX has decided to add sunshades to future Starlink satellites to reduce their impact on astronomy, having opted for constellation-wide implementation of the reflective hardware.
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades
By all measures, the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the United States economy: Unemployment is at record highs, lines for food banks circle entire city blocks, and the rate of business bankruptcies has accelerated.
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered
The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.
COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27
Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon toilet is on the ceiling of the spaceship — and no one wants to talk about it
"That toilet? Ah, we'll let you know how it works out," NASA astronaut Doug Hurley said. "We'll try it out, and we'll let you know when we get back."
COVID-19: EU aims to back struggling south with fiscal shock and awe
Blueprint will form central plank of EU’s response to coronavirus pandemic’s impact
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow
The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case
How can any scientists stand by this government now?
The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton
Breaking: No more evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad for now — FG
Federal Government has on Wednesday said that it has stopped evacuating stranded Nigerians abroad. Giving Geoffrey Onyeama,
Montage Resources: Swearing Off Debt Addiction
Current management knows first hand what too much debt can do to a company's survival chances. The EBITDAX ratio of 1.9 will creep upward during the current fis
Texas Bar Says Patrons Wearing Masks Will Not Be Allowed Inside
It is possible you could see a ' No Mask, No Service' sign at a particular business. At this place, it's 'Mask On, No Service'.
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19
Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.
Moral Choice Machine: AI May Replicate Human Values to Make Decisions, Study Finds
A neural network has “read” religious texts, books and news articles from different periods in history to make human-like moral choices. Scientists believe that their...
French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery
Economic activity in France is making a clear if cautious recovery after lockdown measures were relaxed earlier this month but the country is still heading for a roughly 20 percent contraction this quarter, the national statistics agency said Wednesday.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Amazon provides free COVID-19 health insurance for its sellers
Amazon has partnered with Acko General Insurance (Acko) to manage the policy delivery and handling of claims and reimbursements.
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
Indore: Doctors fear coronavirus, only 20 per cent clinics open in city
Due to the less number of clinics being operated currently, people have to travel more in the city during lockdown to reach clinics.
A (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago—at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally ...
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC says the results of these antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions about re-opening.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Tropical forests contain some of the most biodiverse and dynamic ecosystems in the world. Environmental conditions such as precipitation, temperature, and soils shape the biota of the landscape. This ...
Virus could cost SA five years of potential output
Reserve Bank ready to step in with a ‘variety of additional tools’.
Himachal BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigns amid health scam row
In a resignation letter sent to BJP president J P Nadda, Bindal stated that he was tendering his resignation on high moral grounds as some people were dragging the party's name in the alleged corruption case.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Researchers incorporate computer vision and uncertainty into AI for robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics or exoskeletons to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types ...
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business. The defense and space division is stable and will help blunt the impact of the decline in air travel and demand for passenger jets.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Study uncovers gender roles in physics lab courses
A robust body of research examines and addresses gender discrepancies in many fields, but physics is not one of them, Cornell researchers have found.
Cancer Vaccine Herbalist Fronts Covid-19 Cure
A herbalist, who a few years ago made waves with a purported cancer vaccine is now claiming to have concocted a...
Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed
The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.
Halsey broke her ankle in a freak household chore accident
"After, you know, 2,000 live shows, where I’m jumping around for two hours, I finally fractured my ankle. In the kitchen. At my house.”
Rowan Public Health Director concerned after five new deaths reported in one day at veteran’s facility
The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?
Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain
Co Tyrone mother (21) who tried to take own life speaks out about mental health
A young Co Tyrone mother has spoken out about her mental health struggles in a bid to break down stigmas and help others.
With quarantine norms revised, Indian returnees must be refunded part of their advance by hotels: Centre
India News: NEW DELHI: Indian returnees from abroad who had paid hotels in advance for their 14-day quarantine stay but can now leave after seven days under revis.
The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic
The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.
Fallout 76 Intestine Shortage Delays Big Masked-Parade Event
Fallout 76’s much anticipated Fasnacht Parade went live yesterday, but not for long. It was quickly taken offline after players discovered a bug that made it too hard to complete the event’s requirements. It’s the latest piece of Fallout 76 content to be derailed by a slew of recent technical problems....
Retailers add COVID-19 surcharge for services to help offset costs of pandemic
VANCOUVER - Among the many changes that returning customers to Hatz Hair Studio in North Vancouver may notice is a $5 charge on their bill to help offset co
U.S. nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> In the rubble of buildings and lives, modern U.S. presidents have met national trauma with words such as these: “I can hear you.” “You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything.” “We have wept with you; we’ve pulled our children tight.”
New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown
Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past
Amtrak requests additional $1.5B in federal funding for coronavirus relief
May 26 (UPI) -- Passenger railroad service Amtrak on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $1.5 billion in federal funds to help it maintain operations amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500
Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.
'Our greatest challenge': How to rebuild the ACT's virus-struck economy?
As business start to reopen and the ACT takes its first tentative steps on the road to recovery, The Canberra Times canvassed the views of politicians, academics, economists and industry groups on the best approach to rebuilding the economy.
Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces
A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.
Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning
SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states
Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.
ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis
The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.
Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'
Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone
UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die
Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.
Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants
The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.
Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans
Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.
Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims
A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
NASA is finally ready to go – or as ready as they can be to strap two people on top of a 500-ton rocket filled with combustible fuel
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins
President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people
TV actor Arjun Bijlani's building sealed off after resident tests positive for coronavirus
The one thing Arjun said he is thankful for is that his mother is staying with his younger brother.
Italy records 78 new coronavirus deaths, 397 new cases
ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Tuesday (May 26), against 92 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, ...
Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths
NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".
Aussies are heading back to shopping centres in high numbers as coronavirus restrictions start to ease, according to new data
More people are heading into shopping centres as coronavirus restrictions ease in Australia.
Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown
Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .
Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined
A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.
Watch SpaceX Launch People To Space For the First Time Live [Updated]
SpaceX is set to mark a huge milestone in its own company history, with a first-ever crewed spaceflight set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida later today. From a report: The mission is Commercial Crew Demo-2, the culmination of its Crew Dragon human spacecraft development program, which wil...
Coronavirus update: Why WHO put a pause on hydroxychloroquine trials
Coronavirus crisis: WHO is currently assessing the use of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients within the Solidarity Trial. The hydroxychloroquine arm of the trial has been paused as a precaution while the safety data is being reviewed.
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Concern over ‘silent’ oxygen deprivation prompts new approach to virus
Health officials in Brazil order mass monitoring of patients’ blood
Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'
Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant
NC coronavirus cases surge as Trump demands full-capacity GOP convention
North Carolina is grappling with a steady surge in new coronavirus cases as President Trump demands the state to accommodate a full-capacity Republican convention. The number of infected residents
The “Future Is Bright” for Qatar’s Fintech Firms that can Survive COVID-19 and Partner with Incumbents, According to Financial Services Professional
The "future is bright" for Qatar's Fintechs that can survive COVID-19 & partner w/ incumbents, according to financial services professional.
Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe A man, identified simply as Joel, has lost his life after he was allegedly refused treatment by the Isolo General Hospital in Lagos State over fear of being a COVID-19 patien...
Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, Mass General researchers have found.
1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours
With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.
WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight
WHO Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19
In Uttar Pradesh, 52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes on Tuesday
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday, he informed the forest officials. By the time the forest team arrived, more bats dropped dead from the trees and the tally had gone up to 52.
'Coronavirus tip of the iceberg,' says leading Chinese virologist
In the English translation of the text of her interview published by state-run channel, there was no reference to her mysterious absence and her tweets denying rumours of her defection
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh
Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi
One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian study of critically ill patients with COVID-19 found lower death rate
A Canadian case series of all patients with COVID-19 admitted to six intensive care units (ICUs) in Metro Vancouver found patient outcomes were substantially better than reported in other jurisdictions. The paper is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/early/2020/05/27/cmaj.200794.full.pdf.
PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter
May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.
Reps accuse NDDC IMC of spending billions despite COVID-19
The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will not succumb to blackmail in its quest to unravel the corruption allegations rocking the ...
Health workers not ready to deal with virus
As the coronavirus spreads, the spotlight now shifts to preparedness in hospitals across the country.
Researchers incorporate computer vision and uncertainty into AI for robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics or exoskeletons to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types of terrain. The new framework incorporates computer vision into prosthetic leg control, and includes robust artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that allow the software to better account for uncertainty.
Covid-proof Equity MF
The disruption across sectors demands a review of your equity mutual fund schemes
Digital contact tracing for COVID-19: an analysis of strengths and limitations
An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) analyzes the strengths and limitations of digital contact tracing for people infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to help governments decide if and how they might adopt this technology.
Astronomers capture image of a galaxy described as a “cosmic ring of fire”, as it existed 11 billion years ago
It is two billion times longer than the distance between the Earth and the Sun and makes stars at 50 times the rate of the Milky Way.
How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks
The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening
People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning
With 6,387 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
With 6,387 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark on Wednesday.India's tollay tally now stands at 1,51,767. This number includes the 4,337 people who have lost their lives and 64,425 people who have been treated and discharged.
7 Big Little Lies Of The Modi Government’s Coronavirus Economic Relief
HuffPost India spoke to experts and read the fine print to find the Modi government has failed to put its money where its mouth is.
Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic
With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.
Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'
Young people, men and people in 'individualistic' societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
'Knowing how' is in your brain
A new study has found the brain programs that code the sequence of steps in performing a complex procedure.
Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks
An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.
Covid-19: China’s industrial firms profits fall in April but at slower pace
Profits at China’s industrial firms in April fell 4.3% year-on-year to 478.1 billion yuan ($67 billion), after plunging 34.9% in March, the statistics bureau said on Wednesday.
Drug wars: how AstraZeneca overtook GSK in UK pharma
With new cancer drugs and a vaccines partnership with Oxford university, AZ’s turnround has boosted the industry in Britain
Prevalence of 'silent' COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought
The prevalence of 'silent' symptomless COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought, reveals a study charting the enforced isolation of cruise ship passengers during the current pandemic, and published online in the journal Thorax.
12 policemen among 33 new cases reported in Gurugram
Thirty-three fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Gurugram on Tuesday, taking the total to 317. This is the highest single-day jump in cases in the city so far. Among the newly infected are 12 police
Karnataka mandates week-long institutional quarantine for passengers from 7 states
A week-long institutional quarantine will have to be undergone by passengers arriving by domestic flights in Karnataka from seven particular states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu, where COVID-19 cases are high, the state government has said.
Yale finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.
How is Mumbai, COVID-19 hotbed, handling the crisis?
Notably, Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases is nearing the 33,000-mark while the death toll has crossed the 1,000-mark as well.
Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.
Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70
According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas
Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter
Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of 'missing matter', long predicted to exist in the Universe but never detected -- until now. The researchers have now found all of the missing 'normal' matter in the vast space between stars and galaxies, as detailed today in the journal Nature.
These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS
A study shows that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS -- dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing
The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports
New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis
The new approach from Northwestern Engineering could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level.
AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case
AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
Karnataka set for reboot, but Covid rise a worry
The spike in Covid-19 positive cases over the last few days has become a cause for concern for Karnataka which is preparing to exit the lockdown and restart all economic activities.
Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels
Device simulates filtering and ion transport functions of human kidney
University of Arkansas researchers have developed a device that simulates the blood filtering and ion transport functions of the human kidney. The technology could transform treatment options for people in the final stage of renal disease.
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment
A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1.51 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, over 4,300 deaths; recovery rate 42.45%
As many as 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours
Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers
O’Leary says Republic should follow other EU countries and lift restriction from July 1st
Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19
New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.
MultiChoice makes DStv, GOtv customers offer to cushion COVID-19 impact
With the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ravaging the world currently, the global populace is being inundated with a new forced reality. Loved ones have fallen ill with some, sadly, passing away, businesses have been shut and social movement and interaction have been greatly limited.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
New Delhi: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 170 people have also...
Women's health services adapting well to COVID-19, but concerns remain for long-term
The majority of women's healthcare units in the UK, including services such as maternity and gynaecological cancers, have adapted well to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by University of Warwick researchers.
Think Tanks Need To Take COVID-19 As An Opportunity To Evolve
A need exists for challenging the status quo and integrating socially distant interaction more deeply into their work culture.
Paramedics down to $2/hr
For paramedics stationed at 39 urban and rural communities around British Columbia, the days of being guaranteed more than just $2 per hour for on-call shifts will soon be over.
Covid-19: Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor government has urged employers to register under the state’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) so that their foreign migrant workers can be screened for Covid-19. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor Socso has been asked to...
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus
They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.
Coronavirus testing not mandatory for maternal, newborn services, says Centre
The Union health ministry said that the government could now home deliver drugs for mother and child care and contraceptives in containment zones.
Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times
Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic
Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Every child care provider in La. to receive free supplies to ensure safe reopening
Louisiana has 1,649 licensed child care providers who will receive supplies.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday. . .
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo
Husband's coronavirus symptoms mistaken for heartbreak after wife of 76 years dies
Nicky Guest-Walmsley, from Market Weighton, East Yorks, said her 95-year-old dad lost his appetite and died from Covid-19 just two weeks after losing his wife
Lockdown: Mixed reaction from religious leaders to relaxed rules for gatherings
There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.
ChurchAppsNZ Offers Free Covid-19 Contact Tracing And Visitor Register To New Zealand Churches
ChurchAppsNZ by Snapp Mobile has released a new service in its app that gives Churches a free and easy way to track and register members who want to visit the Church during Alert Level 2.
Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police
A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening
Sonu Sood: ‘Migrant workers built our homes; I couldn’t watch them being homeless’
The actor, who is being hailed as a hero for all the relief work he has taken up voluntarily, talks to us about his 'Ghar Bhejo' campaign
How and what time you can see the Space X rocket launch over Ireland tonight with astronauts headed for space
The clear skies will make for perfect viewing of the rocket tonight
China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic
Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic astronaut launch
The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission called Demo-2.
China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier
China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.
Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister
Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide
AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark
One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State
Two households CAN meet from next week: Lockdown loosening could see socially-distanced family reunions - but how many people can gather and will barbecues be banned?
Ministers are said to have parked proposals for people to be able to mix freely in social 'bubbles' after expert modelling suggested it could lead to a spike in coronavirus .
Rahul trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Prasad cited comments made by Gandhi since the threat of coronavirus emerged in the country to allege that all Gandhi has done is to demoralise people and indulge in politics while seeking publicity.
Watch - Wrecked car inside police cordon as Mary Street in Balsall Heath is sealed off
Detectives and a search team were at the scene as the road remained closed for several hours following late-night incident
Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents
A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.
I just lost my close girlfriend to coronavirus – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to announce the passing of a close girlfriend he allegedly lost to Coronavirus in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the aggrieved man, with the handle @SalmanDuke on the
More than 1600 Corona Infected Patients reported in Chennai -
There is a continuous increase in the cases of corona virus in the country and new cases of corona virus
Maharashtra SSC Geography paper to be marked based on average scores of other subjects
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Wednesday said that the Class 10 Geography examination, which was cancelled, will be marked based on average scores in other subjects
Covid-19 wrap | Brazil leads daily virus deaths, Montenegro first corona-free European country
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19
Using strong words, two-judge bench tells state government to release data on tests on guest workers
Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup
The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.
Strict rules Primark fans will need to follow when stores reopen
Primark stores will look very different with changes to how customers shop and browse items
France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports
On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified
Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
Africa’s COVID-19 cases now over 115,000, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa as at Tuesday, had risen to over 115, 000....
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Black, Asian and minority ethnic people are 54% more likely to be fined under coronavirus lockdown rules than white people, police figures reveal
It has been revealed that black, Asian and minority ethnic people in England are 54 per cent more likely to be fined than white people under the coronavirus laws.
Nokia Suspends Operations at Its Tamil Nadu Plant After 42 Employees Test COVID-19 Positive: Report
Notably, the plant had been operating in a restricted manner over the past few weeks ever since the Centre announced the easing of the restrictions to fix the economy.
Is Trump going to cruise to re-election on a partial coronavirus recovery?
He might win, but it will be in spite of a horrible economy
COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO
After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.
Gov’t to assist family of OFW in UAE who died of COVID-19
CABANATUAN CITY – A Novo Ecijano overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates who died on May 11 after contracting COVID-19 will be given assistance by the provincial government through its Malasakit OFW Help Desk, it was learned here Wednesday.
First-Ever 3D Map of the Heart's Neurons
Scientists have collaborated to build an unprecedented 3D map of the heart's neurons, something that may prove extremely useful in understanding heart attacks and other cardiac conditions in more depth.
Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?
But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?
Johor police bust syndicate that sent drugs to Singapore via courier
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor police have crippled and seized RM1.03 million worth of illicit drugs from a syndicate that specialises in using the services of a courier company for its distribution in Singapore. It is understood that the syndicate was known to have been active for the past three...
Queen Allows Boris Johnson to Jog in Buckingham Palace Grounds After Coronavirus Battle
The British Prime Minister, a regular jogger, has been exercising in the gardens of the royal palace after security concerns ruled out the use of public places to...
Scots mum dies of cancer after raising thousands for son who tragically passed from same disease
A MUM who raised thousands of pounds in memory of her eight-year-old son who died from cancer has sadly passed away from the same disease. Susan Hey, from Nairn, Inverness-shire, was diagnosed with…
Coronavirus lockdown: Registered to return, migrants in Punjab start backing out
Only 20% sent back in three weeks, special trains on track, but district authorities say rush is starting to fizzle out.
‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted
Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
Clotting has been seen in other coronavirus infections, including SARS, but on a much smaller scale.
Peloponnese on alert for malaria cases due to illegal immigrants
Health services in the Peloponnese region are on "red alert" for the summer, due to the fear of the rise in malaria cases as a result of the increased
Covid-19 to drive €4bn loan losses in Irish banks
Pandemic will wipe out capital due to be returned to shareholders
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June
The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June
Armed psychiatric patient ends Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot
AN armed psychiatric patient ended a Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot. Firearms officers rushed to the State Hospital after the man, from Tayside, threatened to …
Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'
Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.
Harvest Health: Licking Its Wounds
Focus on core markets. Cost-cutting and liquidity. Disappointing growth prospects.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
Home collection offers salve as Covid poses testing times for diagnostics companies
It’s testing times for the Indian diagnostic industry, which has witnessed a 80 per cent fall in patient visits and revenue. The operating loss in the short term, is pegged at ₹600- 2,200 crore this q
Concerns for port workers aboard virus-struck ship
WA port workers boarded a live export ship before a COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed, and there are concerns they and their families have been exposed.
Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms
104 out of 128 people who tested positive were asymptomatic.
Brits will be able to host small outdoor gatherings next month and kids can FINALLY see their grandparents
Ministers are currently discussing new measures
Whole towns could be put in lockdown 'from tomorrow'
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How Britons can watch Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket shooting overhead at 9.50pm TONIGHT – if rain does not halt the historic launch
Britons will be able to see the stunning spectacle if they look west, said British astronaut Tim Peake. The Met Office said the UK should anticipate 'clear skies' this evening.
Amid COVID-19, Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Antivirus Antibody in Just 20 Minutes
Researchers hopeful of detecting coronavirus antibodies in just 20 minutes after THIS tool conducts rapid on-site bio tests
Vancouver biotech firm AbCellera raises US$105-million as it focuses on COVID-19 research
It is the second financial boost this month for AbCellera, which has partnered with several of the world’s largest drug companies, as well as the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand
HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them
They took good care of me: 9-yr-old after solo flight back from Mumbai
Shiven had left for Mumbai on March 15 with his grandmother after his exams were cancelled on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. His holiday was unexpectedly extended when on March 24, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.
South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
Four patients test positive even after 14 days of isolation, treatment
The Hassan district administration is worried as four patients, who were found positive to the COVID-19 infection on May 12, remained infected even 12 days after they were hospitalised. Five people, w
Mothers are nearly 50% more likely to have lost jobs due to Covid crisis than fathers - and are doing lion's share of childcare and housework in lockdown, UK study of 3,500 families shows
In families where both the parents were employed, women spent more time simultaneously trying to work and care for children compared with their partners, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Genomics and public health: A patent attorney’s perspective
Dr Titmus, Partner and UK and European Patent Attorney, Mathys & Squire, turns the spotlight on genomics and public health from a patent attorney’s perspective
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664
The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified
Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre
This comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states
World Rugby's Covid law recommendations: 'It's not going to be forced upon people'
Chief medical officer Martin Raftery is confident of rugby’s safe return with major recommendations for playing in the Covid-19 era due before World Rugby.
Astronauts ready for new era US launch
CENTRE SPATIAL KENNEDY, Etats-Unis, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
India puts Covid-19 tracing Aarogya Setu code on Github - offers bugs bounty
The Aarogya Setu app received accolades from the WHO and tech influencers but has caused some concerns over data and privacy, which is what the government is now addressing.
India coronavirus dispatch: 'Infodemic' is as dangerous as the virus itself
From Kerala's smart testing and community care, to hospitals putting off elective surgeries, and the progress with solidarity trials so far - read these and more in today's India dispatch
The right economic response to the COVID-19 crisis
Extraordinary measures are needed.
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572
According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.
There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks
Persuasion works better than compulsion.
Hospital outbreak over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is now over, according to Richmond's medical health officer Dr. Meena Dawar.