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Clean Cooking: 33 Solutions For One Renewable Energy Problem
The latest energy report from the International Energy Agency describes how much more pants-on-fire activity is needed to pump up the clean power trend on the heels of the COVID-19 crisis. For starters, at this rate an estimated 620 million people still won't have electricity by 2030. That's nothing to sneeze at, but it's small
Batsa continues legal fight to lift tobacco ban
Group says it must stand up for its customers, suppliers and employees.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths recorded as confirmed cases rise to 24,841
A further nine people have died after contracting Covid-19 according to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Thursday. There have now been a total 1,639 Covid-19 relat...
An overzealous attack on renewables
It is unlikely that Moore will come out and apologise for his new documentary or take it out of circulation
Covid-19 cases in Asia-Pacific continue to rise as India reports biggest daily jump of 7,466 new cases
India's federal health ministry reported 175 more deaths and 7,466 new positive cases due to the Covid-19 pandemic
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new virus cases emerge
Coronavirus total cases is 11,402 with 269 deaths
Want Tom Cruise to inspire kids to be the next Elon Musk: NASA chief
Cruise’s upcoming film will be the first Hollywood project to be shot aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
Lessons from the pandemic crisis
The failure of an effective leadership at the global level to deal with the pandemic is a major lesson one can learn
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
Monkeys grabbed and fled with the blood samples of four Covid-19 patients, says doctor
Covid-19 infections rise dramatically in France
Fatalities continue to drop but dramatic rise in cases presents possibility of second wave
Virus deaths hit single-day high as BHC CJ tests positive
Justice Mandokhail and his family go into self-isolation
Russia sees highest Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in row
Highest deaths due to rise in patients suffering from more severe symptoms, says official
Coronavirus vaccine: Pfizer CEO claims COVID-19 medicine could be ready by October-end
American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is conducting clinical trials with German firm BioNTech on several probable vaccines in Europe and the United States
Monkeys steal coronavirus test samples at Meerut Medical College; create panic
Doctors collected the samples from the patients again but the incident has sparked fear in the area as the samples believed to be of coronavirus patients are still with the monkeys
COVID-19 tally in Dharavi goes up to 1,715 with 41 new cases
The tally of COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, Mumbai's largest slum, rose to 1,715 on Friday after 41 more people tested positive for the infection, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No new death was reported in Dharavi, due to which the toll remained unchanged at 70, the
Govt issues advisory to deal with locust attack
In order to deal with possible locust attack, the Delhi Government has issued advisory asking authorities to spray insecticides and pesticides on crops, vegetation, gardens and orchards. Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that in view of the increasing threat of locusts in north India,
IIT BBS serves stranded migrants
The IIT Bhubaneswar upon the initiative of Director, IIT Bhubaneswar Prof RV Raja Kumar, served 1,008 packets of cooked and packed food to stranded migrant workers. Besides, water bottles were provided by the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)of the Ministry of HRD. This apart, 2022 migrant workers
5 Covid patients discharged after treatment at BGH
Five Corona-positive patients, whose reports came out negative were discharged from Bokaro General Hospital on Wdnesday. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the district administration officials, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Pathak and the doctors and officials of BGH bid
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases takes tally to over 17,000
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000, authorities said. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Heath minister Satyendar Jain in a virtual joint press
Menstrual hygiene campaign launched
With an aim to create awareness about menstrual hygiene with the help of civil society organisations, Department of Women and Child and Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) launched “Menstrual Hygiene Campaign” on Thursday on the occasion of ‘Menstrual Hygiene
24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880
As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 24, 11 are from Goalpara, three each from Nalbari and Tinsukia, two from Dibrugarh and one each from Kamrup, Nagaon, Karbi
Provide biscuits, water to Shramik trains: Baghel
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wants biscuits and water pouches to be provided to migrant labourers when Shramik special trains carrying them stop at railway stations in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister has given instructions to this effect to the District Collectors of Raipur, Bilaspur,
84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die
With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood
‘True Nat' sample testing technique to increase capacity
In view of the increasing load of the samples at the existing testing facilities, the state health department has decided to start district level screening and testing facility. The mission director (MD) of National Health Mission (NHM),Yugal Kishore Pant, said that ‘True Nat’ sample testing
District hosp of Bageshwar to treat Covid patients
The Covid-19 patients of Bageshwar district would now be treated in the district itself. In an order, the secretary medical health and family welfare, Amit Negi said that district hospital (DH) Bageshwar would now function as dedicated Covid hospital. The trauma hospital of the DH has been notified
11 new Covid-19 cases surface in State
At least 11 new cases of COVID-19 infection surfaced in Jharkhand on Thursday, health officials said. The findings took the total number of COVID-19 cases in State to 469, as per a bulletin shared by the National Health Mission (NHM) by the time this report was filed. Out of the 11 patients, at
Maha continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; biggest single-day spike of 248 cases reported
Karnataka recorded a biggest Single-day spike of 248 COVID-19 cases with returnees from Maharashtra continuing to add to the state's tally, taking the virus count to 2,781 on Friday. One casualty was reported and with this the COVID-19 death toll has gone up to 48, the health department said. A
Mosquito breeding reported in 2,644 households, say civic bodies
Municipal Corporations have reported mosquito breeding in 2,644 households in the national Capital and 2,675 legal notices issued this year for various violations, according to data released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). The dengue breeding checkers have checked 3988968 houses
Uttar Pradesh reports 1 more COVID-19 death, total cases rise to 7,284
One more person died of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, while 114 fresh cases pushed the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 7,284, officials said. With one more death, the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 in the state has reached 198. "The total number of cases
128 fresh COVID-19 cases in J-K; number rises to 2,164
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 128 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising its tally to 2,164, officials said. "128 new positive cases of coronavirus were detected in the union territory on Friday," they said. While 36 of these cases are from Jammu, 92 are from Kashmir, the officials said. They said
NASA revives "worm" logo and debuts SpaceX spacesuits
NASA will use the Danne & Blackburn-designed "worm" logo for the first time since 1992 when the Demo-2 flight to the International Space Station launches tomorrow.
MASS Design Group outlines redesign strategies for restaurants following coronavirus
US architecture firm MASS Design Group has suggested that restaurants add barriers, remove bar seating and seek local produce sources to curtail infection and promote social distancing to allow patrons to safely eat out following the coronavirus lockdown.
Body of migrant worker ‘found in toilet of Shramik Special train’ in UP; none reported incident, clarifies Railways
Amid extreme heat, hunger and dehydration, at least 10 passengers have been found dead in Shramik Special trains since Monday.
Most Coronavirus patients with mild symptoms can stay home: Delhi CM
Till Thursday, there were 16,281 positive cases in the national capital Delhi with 8,470 active cases. Out of these, 4,227 are kept in home isolation.
UN Secretary General warns of loss of $8.5 trillion in global output due to pandemic
Addressing a virtual press conference along with Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Antonio Guterres said the world is afflicted by enormous fragilities: weak health systems; runaway climate change; unsustainable levels of inequality.
Record jump in Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand
The sudden jump of coronavirus patient number from 500 to 602 in 24 hours has created worry for Uttarakhand government.
S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19 -study
CHICAGO - Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were three times more likely to die within 30 days than those who got either drug alone, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
5205 recoveries, 1993 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths in Qatar on May 29
The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 1993 new confirmed cases of corona virus (Covid-19), with 5205 people having recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in the State of Qatar to 20,604 cases. The Ministry also announced 3 new deaths from the virus.
88-year-old Qatari man cured of COVID-19; family hails the care given at HMGH
An 88-year-old Qatari man, believed to be the oldest patient to recover from COVID-19 in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital, earlier this week. He has spent 11 days at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) and discharged after recovering.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
Seoul - South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic
Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.
A PIL to shorten the road to medical care
Filed before the HC, the PIL raises the issue of massive shortage of ambulances; patients resorting to private players as city has only 93 BMC ambulances
After multiple deaths on Shramik trains, Railways asks people with co-morbidities to avoid commute
After deaths of migrant labourers were reported on the special Shramik trains over the past few days, the Ministry of Railways on Friday issued an advisory asking people with co-morbidities to avoid travelling through the trains, unless necessary.
Maharashtra records highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,682 new COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths on Friday. With this, the state has recorded a total of 62,228 cases and 2,098 deaths so far.
Khar building that Shah Rukh Khan offered for Covid-19 patients lying unused
The four-storey building that Shah Rukh used as his office has been equipped with 22 beds, but the BMC has no staff to make it operational
Doc trapped in Fortune Hotel blaze rescues 3 colleagues
Fire department helped 25 doctors on Covid-19 duty who were lodged at the hotel to safety; they have been relocated to Taj Mahal Palace and Trident hotels
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.
No new car, no bouquets as Raj Bhavan goes on an austerity drive
Practice of offering gifts to VVIPs discontinued; measures aimed at cutting spending by 15%
How Maharashtra coped with COVID-19 in May
At the month of May, the COVID-19 outbreak only accelerated further in the state of Maharashtra.
‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’
India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.
Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides
Precautionary measures should be taken before the outbreak to prevent damage from this pest, said the collector.
15-year-old hit by brain tumour needs help
WESTERN BUREAU: Fifteen-year-old Anchovy High School student Kaylia Pinnock is in desperate need of help to get medical attention for a grade two brain tumour, which has left her facing an uncertain future and plunging her mother, Velma Latchman,...
Healthcare workers want dual coronavirus, hurricane plan
WESTERN BUREAU: With the 2020 hurricane season looming on the horizon and most of the nation’s healthcare workers absorbed in the fight to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders in the healthcare sector want the Government to make...
Dialysis and COVID-19, a scary mix for renal patients
Western Bureau: The advent of COVID-19 has created a new challenge for diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease as, despite their conditions, they are forced, at least twice per week, to operate within the restrictions as it relates to social...
Unexpected joy! - Families welcome Ignite IGL Foundation care packages
AS THE residents eagerly filed on to the compound at the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre, the overcast skies contradicted the buzz of excitement and the lively chatter on the ground. Representatives from the Jamaica Red Cross and the Ignite...
Coronavirus fears slow CRH blood donations – doc
WESTERN BUREAU: Fears emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic have caused concerns about blood donations to spiral at Cornwall Regional, the hospital’s senior medical officer has said. Dr Derrick Harvey made the observation during an interview with...
L.A. County Task Force to Present Guidelines on Tuesday For "Immediate Reopening" of Film And TV Production
In the latest COVID-19 press briefing for L.A. County, officials noted Tuesday would offer updates to reopen sectors such as theme parks, sports venues and film and digital media spaces.
Care home lockdown plan was rejected by ministers at the peak of the coronavirus outbreak last month
Downing Street received an 11-point plan proposing 'a further lockdown of care homes' from PHE on April 28. The moves were not included in the action plan unveiled by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
EXCLUSIVE: Harrowing video shows sick Iranians collapsing in the street as activists allege Iran's coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese embassy a month BEFORE its first official case
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked ambulance service records show three Iranian employees of the Chinese embassy went to hospital on January 28 with covid-19 symptoms, a month before first official case.
NASA-SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch has just a 50 percent chance of liftoff for Saturday and could be moved to Sunday if weather does not improve
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the second attempt at launching Falcon 9 Saturday There is only a 50 percent probability it will happen, but officials said it could be moved to Sunday.
Need a dental check-up? You'll have to wait until 2021! Huge backlog of urgent cases will mean patients will not get an appointment until next year, dentists warn
With clinics only able to see a few patients a day, even those with severe toothache will be left waiting up to two months, according to the British Dental Association.
Are Samsung phones exploding AGAIN? Samsung user shares footage of his Galaxy A20e in pieces after it burst into flames just four years after the Note 7 handsets randomly combusted
Kenji Yanase shared a video of a charred Samsung Galaxy A20e claiming it began sparking 'like fireworks' and burst into flames. The event echoes similarities to the 2016 Note 7 fiasco.
Moscow revises its coronavirus death toll for April to 1,561 – more than DOUBLE the 636 fatalities they originally claimed
Moscow was criticised for its original figures and has since included 756 people who had coronavirus but died of other causes and 169 people suspected of having the virus but who tested negative.
New iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'
The Southern Antilles iguana has a unique DNA profile and distinct bodily features including horns on its nose, a high crest and dark brown eyes. It had been misidentified as the common green iguana.
The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on the back of a flying eagle owl
This is the moment a black drongo appears to touch down on the back of an Indian eagle owl. The birds fly mere inches away from each other before the drongo prepares for landing.
Black people in England are 3.4 times more likely to test positive for Covid-19 than people from white British backgrounds, study shows
Minority ethnic groups in England have a bigger risk of testing positive for Covid-19, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow.
King Henry VIII's Mary Rose gets a £25,000 cash injection from Historic England to stop the iconic warship from falling into disrepair as income from visitors dries up during lockdown
The money will allow employees to continue to work to monitor, maintain and repair the complex environmental system that preserves the 16th century Tudor battleship kept in Portsmouth.
Looking good for his age! Face of a priest who died 900 years ago is recreated after his remains were found buried in Lincoln Cathedral
The excavation of a burial site for clergymen at Lincoln Cathedral has allowed experts to uncover the face of a medieval priest.
Bizarre moment seagull waddles around a car park with a 20inch-long arrow piercing its body
Worried onlookers tried but failed to catch the injured seagull walking around in Blackpool, Lancashire, with one end of an arrow sticking out of its breast and the other end sticking out under its tail.
Don't water your lawn and take showers not baths, Britons are warned as driest May on record raises fears of summer hosepipe bans
Yorkshire Water has asked its three million households to cut their water usage in the driest May in 124 years. Britain has only seen an average of 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain across so far this month.
Covid-19: India Now Ninth-Worst Hit Country In World With 1,65,799 Cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic
India Now Has More Virus Deaths Than China Where Pandemic Started
India is the latest country whose coronavirus death count has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started
Lockdown in West Bengal: CM Mamata announces relaxations from June 1
Banerjee, who has been criticising the railways for the past few days for ferrying a large number of migrant workers to the state without consulting her government, claimed that it is being done without following the norms of social distancing.
COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output, warns UN chief Antonio Guterres
He said the pandemic could usher in a loss of USD 8.5 trillion in global output the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka’s COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported
Other than returnees from Maharashtra, the 178 cases include five, who have come from Delhi, and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317
Meanwhile, a senior journalist died on Thursday due to the coronavirus in Peshawar, making him the first media casualty of the virus in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19
The sources suggested that there have been a few symptomatic cases of coronavirus among employees working in different secretariats and branches at Parliament and its adjoining buildings.
Lockdown extension? HM Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown 5.0
During the meeting, Shah briefed Modi about the suggestions and the feedback he received from the chief ministers during his telephonic conversations on Thursday, a government official said.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant bats for lockdown extension; wants malls, gyms to open
The chief minister said Goa will pitch for relaxations like allowing reopening of malls, restaurants and gyms in the state during the lockdown period.
COVID 19 and Latin America: Three months on, the struggle continues
Ecuador which became face of the epidemic and the epicentre in end March continues to have the highest number of death cases per capita in the region.
UN chief appreciates India’s assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: TS Tirumurti
India's seat as a non-permanent member on the 15-nation Council for the two-year term is assured as it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the Asia Pacific grouping.
COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info
After 22 days of filing the RTI application, Galgali received a response stating that the CPIO deals with matters related to HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Strawberry Moon Eclipse 2020: Timing, where to watch and all you need to know
A lunar eclipse only occurs during a Full Moon. The Earth, Moon and the Sun form a straight line during the lunar eclipse, with the Earth partially or completely hiding the Moon from the Sun.
Coronavirus pandemic: US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday, says Donald Trump
The US over the last few days has expressed concerns over the new Chinese law on Hong Kong and has indicated taking steps against it.
Lockdown extension: States to have more say in Lockdown 5.0, Centre likely to retain limited role
The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country.
Niti Aayog explains how India can access carbon credits worth $50-60 billion
In India, there has been a long history of farming that is based on traditional and environment-friendly practices. The state of Sikkim became the first-ever organic state in the world and was awarded the UN Future Policy Gold Award, 2018.
Delhi-NCR struck by earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter Scale
Delhi-NCR rocked by earthquake: The medium intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.5, had its epicentre in Haryana's Rohtak.
Former Miss World Manushi joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene
On May 28, which is observed as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Manushi participated in UNICEF global initiative called the Red Dot Challenge -- a symbol adopted by the world body to depict menstrual cycle.
Drones, planes to counter locust attack? Govt set to bring down crop-devouring locust swarm, details here
After swarms of immature locusts have wreaked havoc across at least 13 districts in four states in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has stepped in with a new plan that includes using aircraft and drones.
Locust attack on Delhi? Is capital under threat of locusts swarm anytime soon? Check details
Warnings of probable locust attack in Delhi have been issued by Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) which is a body under the Ministry of Agriculture.
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90, tweets Vijay Rupani
Bejan Daruwalla passes away: "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti...," Rupani said in a tweet.
Coronavirus pandemic: India’s death toll overtakes that of China
The country has registered 175 deaths and a record 7,466 fresh coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hrs till Friday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry.
Delhi Govt takes over 5 hotels for Covid wards
With a rise in the number of Covid-19 positive cases, the Delhi government on Friday took over five hotels, including Crowne Plaza in Okhla phase-I, and Surya in New Friends Colony to be converted into hospitals for treating coronavirus (Covid-19) positive patients
SpaceX loses another Starship prototype in massive explosion
The fourth Starship is no more
The United States will cut ties with the World Health Organization, says President Trump
The public health fallout could be significant
Here’s what to expect as SpaceX launches its first human crew to space
What you need to know about the first orbital launch from the US in a decade.
Two Cheers For Unfiltered Information
In the early hours of December 31st, 2019 weeks before the coronavirus was recognized as a budding pandemic, Taiwanese Centers for...
‘We had to overcome fear’: the unsung heroes caring for Americans as deaths pass 100,000
Doctors, nurses and millions of others are helping during the pandemic – by delivering food, making masks, and working at homeless shelters, in palliative care and at nursing homes
Dead 12-metre whale washes up on beach at Clacton-on-Sea
Creature is believed to be a juvenile fin whale, the world’s second largest mammal
Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers
Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky
Patients share beds as coronavirus cases overwhelm Mumbai’s hospitals
As India’s pandemic continues, in some areas the healthcare system is close to collapse
Large heath butterflies return to Manchester after 150 years
Lancashire Wildlife Trust has brought the species back to peatlands following a local extinction in the 19th century
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
'Something to hide': UK government accused over Covid-19 tests
Number of people tested for coronavirus for seventh day running has not been disclosed
Cyril Dix obituary
Other Lives: Research physicist who helped establish the standard definition of a metre
Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis
Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown
The problem with 'shielding' people from coronavirus? It's almost impossible
We can’t simply ‘cocoon’ our most vulnerable when they rely on others for care and services, say public health academics Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei
US south-west in grip of historic 'megadrought', research finds
Intensified by climate change, the current 20-year arid period is one of the worst on record, with wide-ranging effects
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
US anti-vaxxers aim to spread fear over future coronavirus vaccine
Anti-vaxxers’ influence and power could affect Americans’ willingness to take a Covid-19 vaccine, experts warn
Britain's double shame: coronavirus deaths and economic collapse
Lockdown is likely to go down in history as the UK’s most costly policy failure of modern times, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Shots fired at Denver protest over George Floyd as protesters block freeway
Shooting reported near Capitol but no immediate injuries as mayor calls on demonstrators to ‘leave weapons at home’
Covid-19 may cause hunger, famine, $8.5 trn loss in global output: UN chief
Guterres told the high-level meeting that the UN is asking for immediate, collective action in six critically important areas to deal with the crisis
India ninth on global Covid-19 list, overtakes China on death count
India added 7,466 cases, a record number in a single day, according to data shared on Friday morning. China has confirmed 84,106 infections and 4,638 deaths from Covid-19 so far
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, says report
The group will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China
Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania
Action News coverage of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
Kylie Jenner Hits Back at Forbes Taking Away Her Billionaire Title: 'I Thought This Was a Reputable Site'
She particularly took issue with their claims she likely forged her tax returns.
In-Depth: Is Herd Immunity our best bet in the fight against coronavirus?
With many countries easing lockdown restrictions, the debate on Herd Immunity has gained traction. What is Herd Immunity and is it achievable, here is all you need to know:
COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN chief Antonio Guterres
“We must avoid it. The pandemic has demonstrated our fragility. Despite all the technological and scientific advances of recent decades, we are in an unprecedented human crisis, because of a microscopic virus,” the UN Secretary General said on Thursday to the high-level event on Financing For Development.
Coronavirus pandemic | 2,682 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, 116 deaths; 8,381 recover
It took the total number of cases in the state to 62,228, death toll due to the pandemic so far to 2,098 while the number of recoverd patients jumped to 26,998, said a health official here.
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study
The preliminary results suggest doctors may want to refrain from prescribing the decades-old malaria treatment hydroxychloroquine with the antibiotic azithromycin for these patients until more study is done, researchers said.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
It was yet another casualty from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 4,500 people and infected more than 150,000 across India. While infection rates from the virus have begun to fall in many countries, in India they are still rising sharply, and epidemiologists warn peak is yet to come.
100 Million Android users are affected by this Chinese Spyware App
In recent Android builds, the operating system has offered its users an improved degree of control over what resources or areas an application has access to. However, this system is still abused by many applications that do not require many of the permissions they require to operate. Now, a Chinese developer’s apps have been labeled …
No Dining, No Wine-ing: Napa Winery Sues California Over ‘Unfair’ Reopening Rules
While wineries across California can reopen if they also offer dine-in meals to guests, a 1990 ordinance bars Napa County wineries from selling food in tasting rooms. Now one prestigious vintner has sued the state claiming unfair treatment.
Salon Chain Closes Outlets After Virus-Related Threats
The Great Clips hair salon chain has temporarily closed its outlets in Springfield, Missouri, after receiving threatening messages due to news that two of its hairstylists who tested positive for the coronavirus might have exposed 140 clients to the illness.
Doctor Says He Was Fired for Complaining About Hospital’s Covid Response
An emergency room physician who says he was fired for complaining about inadequate Covid-19 safety procedures at a Washington state hospital has sued for wrongful termination.
Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Government Request to Revive Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Program
The Ninth Circuit on Thursday denied a request from the Trump administration to revive a permit program for oil and gas pipelines, serving yet another blow to the feds in a legal battle that originated with the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska
(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,
Russia to keep self-isolation requirement in 14 regions
Russian authorities have decided to keep the requirement to self-isolate in effect in 14 of the country’s 85 regions at least by mid-June, while facial masks are mandatory throughout the country, Russian state news agency TASS reports.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Scientists around the world doubt the data integrity of the study which led to the WHO suspending trials on hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19
CIDG files complaint vs 2 Chinese over makeshift hospital in Clark resort
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 also files a complaint against the lessee of the villa at the Fontana Leisure Park that housed the underground hospital and pharmacy
New record high: PH confirms 1,046 more coronavirus cases
The Philippines has 16,634 coronavirus cases as of Friday, May 29
Data cleanup, backlogged cases cause delay in DOH's coronavirus updates
The health department hires more data encoders to help catch up with the testing backlog. Its Central Visayas office stops providing daily updates.
Sanofi says ‘no favoritism’ when COVID-19 vaccines become available
There are now 110 candidate vaccines for COVID-19, which the DOH is eyeing to be given primarily to 'vulnerable' sectors of the population
South Korea re-imposes some social restrictions to combat new virus cases
The new cases – mostly centered in the Seoul metropolitan area where half the South Korean population lives – prompts officials to strengthen social distancing rules that were eased on May 6
Russia reports record toll of new virus deaths
Health officials report a total of 4,374 deaths and 387,623 cases as of May 29, the third-highest number of infections in the world after the United States and Brazil
Number of health workers infected with coronavirus reaches 2,480
The Department of Health reports 28 new coronavirus cases among health workers
Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months
The health ministry confirms 2,819 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall total to 146,668
COP26 climate talks pushed back to November 2021
The UN's climate science advisory panel makes it clear that time is not on our side
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Using distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing, and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures Israel does to curb the spread of the coronavirus
Huawei's ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China, security expert says
Huawei Technologies Co.'s push to become a leading supplier of 5G technology in Canada appears to be in jeopardy after the Chinese tech giant's CFO suffered a legal setback in a B.C. court, prompting an angry response from Beijing.
What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them
We want to return to our lives and livelihoods without sacrificing the natural world that supports us in body and in spirit.
How to Build a Better Child Care System
The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.
Egypt repatriates 245 stranded nationals from Abu Dhabi
The plane landed in the airport on Thursday evening, coming from the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.
Millions vulnerable to poverty although world does not suffer food shortage: IFAD
According to the World Food Programme, 265 million people would suffer from hunger by the end of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Ministry: COVID-19 mobile app updated
The citizen will then be asked to answer some questions that determine the infection possibility, she added.
Egypt records 1,127 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths
Egypt recorded 1,127 new coronavirus, COVID-19 cases, Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in Egypt to 20,793.
Egypt repatriates stranded 245 nationals from Abu Dhabi
The plane landed in the airport on Thursday evening, coming from the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28.
Contacts of infected deputy Aswan governor test negative for coronavirus
Ehab Hanafy told Egypt Today that authorities continue their sterilization campaigns in the governorate’s office after Yehia tested positive for the pandemic.
Why ‘Critical Covid Patient’ Unattended By Govt Doctors For Hours At Gandhi Hospital In Hyderabad?
The official apathy towards Covid-19 patients makes the life hell before they get admitted in the hospital the Ordeal began when the Covid positive patient had to first struggle to get an ambulance from a private hospital, and then he was made to wait in the covid designated government hospital.
Explained: How desert locusts made its early arrival to India and how serious would it
Many know that desert locusts, also known as Schistocerca Gregaria, normally live and breed in desert regions. It is during this time, they require bare ground to lay eggs. With this keeping in mind, these locusts can breed in Rajasthan but not in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Railways issues guidelines for TTEs on board 100 pairs of special trains to run from June 1
Rlys issues guidelines for TTEs on board 100 pairs of special trains to run from June 1
With nearly 7,500 cases, India's tally crosses 1.65 lakh cases
India on Friday crossed yet another spike in coronavirus cases as the country reported 7,466 new infections in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 1,65,799.The death toll rose to 4,706 with 175 deaths reported in a day. While the active cases are 89,987, those cured and migrated ads up to 71,105.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking
Culture of silence around menstruation has become even more evident in COVID pandemic: UNICEF
The culture of silence around menstruation has become even more evident in the COVID pandemic, and breaking silence, raising awareness and changing negative social norms is more important now than
Gujarat: Infant twins recover from COVID-19 in Mehsana
Twin brother and sister from Mehsana district of Gujarat, who had tested positive for COVID-19 within few days of birth, have recovered from the deadly infection, an official said on Friday. The
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday. The attack occurred
Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98: CM Mamata Banerjee
The death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal has risen to 98, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday. "As per reports of the district magistrates, the toll due to cyclone Amphan has
Karnataka: Farmers fear locust menace in Madhurigi
Farmers around Gauribidanur Road and surrounding areas in the town have expressed apprehensions over the swarms of locusts found in the area.
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported
Karnataka reported 178 new cases of COVID-19 as returnees from neighbouring Maharashtra to continue to add to the state's tally, taking the total number of infections to 2,711, the health department
Plea in NGT seeks implementation of Centre's contingency plan to control locust attack
As the locust attack threat looms over Delhi and neighbouring states, a plea in the National Green Tribunal has sought the implementation of the Centre's contingency plan to combat the situation. The
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi
Strong tremors were felt across Delhi as a 4.6 magnitude temblor shook the national capital region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 14 km
Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky
Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
Concerns rise with the surge of 6,000 new infections being detected daily this week
Qatar launches drive-through COVID-19 test hubs
The new service will be offered to only those who were invited by a phone call
Why this Indian couple in UAE are smiling even after they, child, contracted coronavirus
Keralite parents of 3 kids, including newborn, say they are grateful they are in the UAE
Russia reports record toll of 232 new COVID-19 deaths
Country now has third-highest number of coronavirus infections after US and Brazil
Saudi Arabia to assess coronavirus spreading rate
Ministry launches 3rd phase of expanded checkup to assess coronavirus spreading rate
US hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
Early hopes were based in part on its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties
COVID-19: UAE announces 2 deaths, 638 new coronavirus cases and 412 recoveries
Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UAE is now 33,170
COVID-19: New UAE disinfection timings does not affect Dubai
UAE disinfection programme will run from 10pm to 6am, instead of 8pm to 6am
Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression
People urged to shun low areas, wadis
COVID-19: Oman confirms 811 new cases, tally at 9,820
Newly diagnosed cases include 315 Omanis, 496 foreigners
Bahrain reports 300 new COVID-19 cases
Total recoveries from the coronavirus rise to 5,491
Omotola Jalade reacts as her husband flies back Chinese nationals who arrived Nigeria weeks ago
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared photos of her husband, Captain Ekeinde flying out Chinese nationals who arrived Nigeria weeks ago. According to the beautiful actress, her husband was involved in flying back the Chinese
“You Mexicans, get out” – Hammer-wielding Texas woman arrested after racist rant
A hammer-wielding Texas woman has been arrested after being filmed using a hammer to threaten a Latina doctor and her husband whom she mistakenly referred to being Mexican during a profanity-laced rant in Houston. 60-year-old Constance
COVID-19: 325 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria
325 Chinese Nationals have been evacuated from Nigeria in a plane headed for Shanghai, due to the lingering Coronavirus pandemic. China has evacuated 325 of its citizens from Nigeria via an Air Peace flight that was
Man allegedly butchers hands of twin brother during fight over girlfriend in Imo
A man has allegedly butchered his twin brother with a machete in Imo state during a fight over his girlfriend. The man identified as Peter Ogbonna who is now in Police custody allegedly butchered his twin
UK pushes alliance to ditch Huawei tech
The UK government is looking at ways to reduce its reliance on Chinese technology, floating ...
UK joins COVID-19 High Performance Computing consortium
Consortium is attempting to use supercomputers in the quest to find cures for COVID-19.
NHS Test and Trace data will be stored for two decades
NHS will keep personally identifiable data of coronavirus patients and their contacts for a long duration, a move that has prompted concerns among security experts
'Anti-5G quantum machine' turns out to just be 128MB USB drive
5GBioShield USB Key claims to protect from "dangerous effects" of 5G networks - but is just a cheap USB drive and a sticker.
With 4,706 Covid-19 deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities
India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.
24 doctors rescued from South Mumbai hotel after fire mishap
The fire broke out at Fortune hotel near Metro Cinema late Wednesday night.
Coronavirus: 103yo US woman celebrates with a beer after beating COVID-19
Jennie Stejna defied the odds and celebrated in style.
Wellington sewage spill brings waste trucks back to street days after they were retired
A burst pipe sent human waste onto the footpath.
29,240 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 611
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 29,240 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
27,403 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 577
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 27,403 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
South Africa’s Covid-19 cases by age
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 Covid-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
The number of coronavirus tests done in every province in South Africa
New data presented by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reveals how many Covid-19 tests have been conducted in South Africa across all provinces to date.
40-foot dead whale washes up on beach in Essex
A 40-foot dead whale has washed up on a beach in Essex. The animal was spotted in Clacton on Friday morning and the area has since been cordoned off. Essex Police says it's working with other organisations, including the 'Big Blue Ocean Cleanup', to decide how to move the whale.
What the papers say – May 29
The Dominic Cummings saga takes a backseat as most of the nation’s papers lead with the news that lockdown restrictions are set to ease on Monday.The Daily Mirror, i and The Independent all lead with lockdown measures being eased to allow for groups of up to six people to gather outdoors.
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 324, bringing total to 38,161
A further 324 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 38,161.
1,018 patients discharged as MOH tweaks criteria; 373 cases yesterday
A total of 1,018 Covid-19 patients were discharged yesterday, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a change in its discharge criteria. All patients assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be sent home without having to...
Of the 13 pre-school staff who tested positive, 11 are old infections
Thirteen pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 since active screening for that group began this month, said the Health Ministry yesterday. However, subsequent testing showed that 11 of these were old infections and the staff had recovered - meaning they were no...
Over 96,000 COVID-19 tests yet to be processed in SA - Health dept
The department said this was the result of a lack of extraction kits as demand for testing increased globally.
7 more deaths take EC's COVID-19 fatalities to 77
The Eastern Cape government said that COVID-19 screening, contact tracing and testing would be bolstered in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, Chris Hani and OR Tambo municipalities.
It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban
Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.
UKZN graduate who survived a stroke beats the odds to get her degree
Nokubonga Sithole suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of her body in October 2018. She received treatment in hospital and was later discharged to begin her recovery at home.
Mkhize: We must accept new reality that COVID-19 will be here for long time
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and other Health Department officials briefed the country on the effectiveness of the lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic..
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
The WHO said cigarette firms were still trying out all manner of ways to get youngsters lighting up -- and it was no accident that the vast majority of smokers start before they turn 18.
Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil
The South American country has the world's second highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases - 438,238 - after the United States.
Govt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally
As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.
Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner
The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story
The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.
When Britain failed to protect America from a flu pandemic in China
Before Covid-19, British colonial authorities allowed a deadly flu virus to spread from Hong Kong in 1968 with devastating consequences for the US and the rest of the world – one million people died.
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
Pharma chiefs say coronavirus vaccine could be ready this year, but challenges 'daunting'
Pharmaceutical company executives say one or several COVID-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be 'daunting' as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic.
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency said Friday that its Solar Orbiter probe will pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days and scientists plan to switch on its instruments early to conduct some 'bonus science.'
Ontario's strict rules for reopening dental clinics differ from other provinces
For dentists in Ontario, reopening their clinics means fulfilling a long list of expensive safety requirements that could be challenging to meet.
Take 2 for SpaceX's first astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA -- a historic first for a private company -- but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in 'haunted' houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.
Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected COVID-19 patients in India
A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Feds extend cruise ship ban through the summer
Ottawa has announced that any cruise ship that carries more than 100 people will be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31, pushing off the possibility of a summer cruise ship season. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that the decision to extend the cruise ship ban has been taken to keep Canadians safe.
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France's national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan.
Russia struggles to keep up in race for virus vaccine
Russia is among the countries racing to develop a vaccine but is no longer the vaccine developer it was in Soviet times and it is struggling to match virus research being carried out elsewhere.
Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?
With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jets Blasted To 80% The Speed Of Light From A Black Hole Caught On Film
Jets blasted outwards from a stellar-mass black hole at 80 percent the speed of light have been caught on film by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. MAXI J1
A Gang Of Monkeys Mobbed A Health Worker And Escaped With Covid-19 Samples
A report from India details a bizarre incident where a group of monkeys decided to mob a health worker and escape with samples of Covid-19. The animals wer
First Bald Eagle Nest Spotted In Cape Cod In More Than 100 Years
The first bald eagle nest has been spotted in Cape Cod, Massachusetts since 1905 as wildlife experts celebrate the endangered species’ soaring population a
NASA And SpaceX Are About To Retry Their Historic Astronaut Launch. Here's How To Watch.
After weather conditions postponed the scheduled launch for Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX's historic launch to send two astronauts to the International Space
The Planet's Forests Are Becoming Younger And Shorter As Climate Change Bites
The world’s forests are dramatically changing. A destructive cocktail of deforestation and climate change are leading to younger and shorter forests across
Biological Warfare Expert Explains Why You Should Never Get In A Las Vegas Pool
A specialist in biological and chemical warfare has explained why he believes you should never get in a Las Vegas pool, and it's a rollercoaster. Author Da
Farming Community Network mark 25 years of supporting region's agriculture
Farmers across Devon have marked the 25th anniversary of the Farming Community Network (FCN), by walking 25 miles
Milestone for 4x4 drivers helping Devon's COVID-19 response
The group, DC4x4R have helped with nearly 200 deliveries of PPE, medicines, care boxes and various other tasks
County Announces COVID-19 Ambassadors to Assist Local Businesses
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.
Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out
Denmark, Finland and Norway mull whether to extend or relax regional travel restrictions, but their neighbor may not be included.
NDDC headquarters shut over director’s death - The Nation Nigeria
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) headquarters in Port Harcourt was shut on Thursday following the death of the agency’s ....
Fed Govt: many Nigerians dying of common ailments
Many Nigerians are dying of common ailments because hospitals refuse to attend to people as a result of COVID-19 fear, the government lamented ..
82-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus in Osun
The Osun Government says an 82-year-old woman recovered from the coronavirus disease in the state, against the belief that elderly people
School dormitories to be used as isolation/treatment centres
The Federal Government on Thursday hinted that hotels and schools will be considered for use as isolation and treatment centres for COVID-19 patient ...
More stimulus package for MSMEs coming, says FG
The Federal Government will soon roll out additional stimulus packages for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country....
Air Peace evacuates 301 Chinese from Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Air Peace has evacuated 301 Chinese from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Reps worried over strange death in Bonny Island - The Nation Nigeria
The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) to immediately identify the cause of strange...
Gov Bello endangering health workers, residents-NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has described the attitude and response of Kogi State Government towards the COVID-19 pandemic...
CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe
Governments of Nasarawa and Gombe States have inaugurated three new isolation centres equipped by the Private Sector-led ...
Baby born with two mouths due to 'extremely rare' condition - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
A baby girl has been born with two mouths due to a condition so rare that it has only been seen in 35 recorded cases since 1900.Doctors were...
Ekiti generates N2m from 100 lockdown offenders - The Nation Nigeria
The Ekiti State Government has generated a sum of N2 million from court fines imposed on over 100 individuals who defied government's directives...
NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now hits 6064
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...
NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 6064
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...
Why Nigerians must obey ban on inter-state travel - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria, like other countries across the world, is facing new realities. COVID-19 has forced us as individuals and countries to make difficult choices to...
Prop-Handling Rules? Trombone-Free Zones? A COVID Theater Think Tank Convenes to Plan Ahead
A Theater Think Tank Tries to Plan Ahead: Prop-handling rules? Dressing-room airflow checks? Trombone-free zones? What will it take to open safely?
BAT Sues Government Over Cigarette Ban As Smokers Turn To Smoking Rooibos
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it is suing the government over its decision to extend the ban on tobacco sales
Israeli Scientists Find Traces of Cannabis and Frankincense on 2,700-Year-Old Altars
Israeli researchers have analyzed organic residues from two altars of the 8th century BC shrine at the Biblical fortress of Arad and found that one of them contained frankincense that was mixed with animal fat for evaporation; on the other altar, cannabis substance was mixed with animal dung to enable its mild heating.
New Evidence Suggests Some Jurassic Theropod Dinosaurs were Cannibals
An analysis of the fossilized vertebrate remains from the Jurassic Mygatt-Moore Quarry in Colorado has revealed the bones of a theropod dinosaur called Allosaurus that bear tooth marks made by this and other large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs.
Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga
A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.
Study: Women with Neanderthal Progesterone Gene Have Higher Fertility
Almost one in three women with European descent inherited a genetic variant of the progesterone receptor called V660L from Neanderthals.
For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases
In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences
Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA
The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated
In Planet Formation, It's Location, Location, Location
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are finding that planets have a tough time forming in the rough-and-tumble central region of the massive, crowded star cluster Westerlund 2. Located 20,000 light-years away, Westerlund 2 is a unique laboratory to study stellar evolutionary processes because it's relatively nearby, quite young, and contains a large stellar population.
Distance from Brightest Stars Is Key to Preserving Primordial Discs
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope was used to conduct a three-year study of the crowded, massive and young star cluster Westerlund 2. The research found that the material encircling stars near the cluster's centre is mysteriously devoid of the large, dense clouds of dust that would be expected to become planets in a few million years.
NASA's AIM Spots First Arctic Noctilucent Clouds of the Season
Ice-blue clouds are drifting high above the Arctic, which means the Northern Hemisphere's noctilucent cloud season is here.
Fresh Antimatter Study Will Help Search for Dark Matter
The ALICE collaboration has presented new results on the production rates of antideuterons based on data collected at the highest collision energy delivered so far at the Large Hadron Collider.
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from the University of Groningen and Netherlands Institute for Space Research have now used a record-sized sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect on igniting AGNs.
Heat stroke deaths: Cities need to monitor all cause mortality, says expert
Extreme heat is a major health threat in the country. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include vomiting, headaches, dehydration and diarrhea. This year, the challenge is acute, said Dr Mavalankar.
Glimmer in Covid surge: Less than 5% of all patients require critical care
Of the total 83,004 active cases on May 27, less than 3500 needed any kind of intervention -- oxygen therapy, ICU or ventilators.
Delhi: More than 1,000 Covid cases reported second day in a row; 13 deaths in last 24 hrs
Jain said as many as 7,846 people, who had contracted the virus, have recovered, out of which 351 recovered in the last 24 hours.
Gujarat: 608 discharged —highest in a day; 372 new cases reported in state
Ahmedabad comprised nearly 70 per cent of the total new cases for the day with 253 more testing positive for Covid-19. These include 17 cases from the rural jurisdiction of Ahmedabad, two of whom died -- a 52-year old man from Dascroi and another 60-year old woman from Viramgam taluka.
COP26 climate talks in Glasgow to take place next year in Nov 2021, UN confirms
The development comes two days after the EU unveiled the EUR 750 billion green stimulus plan to shore up the sagging economy due to the pandemic while also making sure that the 27-nation trading bloc achieves climate neutrality by 2050.
Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall
The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.
Tremors in Delhi; seventh since April 12
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: The epicentre of the earthquake is near Rohtak in Haryana. There were no reports of damage to property yet.
Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients
The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
This year’s meeting, known as the COP26 summit, had been billed as the most important climate change summit since the 2015 talks that produced the Paris Agreement.
Migrant worker’s body found after 4 days in Jhansi
Officials said that the body had decomposed in the four days that it was lying unattended inside the train toilet. Officials said that a post mortem will be conducted on the body on Friday.
CM takes stock of Covid situation at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
The high court, in an order of May 22, had raised several questions on the mismanagement at the Civil Hospital, while also enquiring if the senior-most bureaucrats and the health minister were aware of the dire condition the hospital was in
Every hospital, nursing home need to work hard to tackle challenges ahead: Expert
“Be it an orthopaedic hospital or one catering to ENT or gynaecology patients, there is a need for every hospital to put their shoulder to the wheel to tackle the Covid-19 crisis,” Dr Kelkar, medical director at Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital – a dedicated Covid hospital told The Indian Express
Not far from the LAC, satellite picks up Chinese armour, artillery
India-China border: Highly placed sources said a detailed analysis of satellite images has shown extensive deployment of towed artillery and mechanised elements on the Chinese side, bringing Indian deployments within striking distance.
Ahmedabad BJP chief tests positive; state tally at 15,593
The state overall reported 361 cases on Thursday and 19 died, of which 16 were in Ahmedabad, taking the death toll in the state to 964. The state tally stands at 15,593.
With migrants returning, state records highest single-day jump in positive cases — 344
On Wednesday, the total number of positive cases was 4,192, while it rose to 4,536 on Thursday.
Govt says testing lab not possible in each district, Bombay HC expresses ‘displeasure’
On May 26, the high court had sought to know from the state government whether Covid-19 testing facilities are available in each district of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, and inquired if mobile clinics can be started across the state.
91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positive
The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.
Don’t overcharge for PPE kits, justify cost to patients: Panchkula civil surgeon to pvt hospitals
Speaking to The Indian Express, Kaur said, “I had received three such complaints. This is a serious issue.”
As fear delays funerals and deters families, Pune local group steps forward to carry out last rites of Covid and non-Covid patients
Mulnivasi Muslim Manch, an organisation headed by Anjum Inamdar, is one of the groups in Pune which have been performing the last rites of Covid-19 patients, as well as those who have died of other illnesses in the last two months.
In Sayajibaug zoo, lockdown has given privacy for tigers to mate
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, construction work on the new enclosures inside the zoo has been suspended since March end along with the suspension of visitors. Absence of visitors and workers has given the much needed privacy to the animals, especially the big cats that do not usually mate in full public view.
Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP
According to the state health bulletin, only four districts has active infection cases in triple digits – Jaunpur highest at 129, almost all are interstate migrants — followed by 118 active cases in Rampur, 115 in Noida and 110 in Basti. Only two districts — Agra with 95 active cases and Meerut with 93 active cases – are in the 90 to 100 bracket.
Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent
A test to check if the person is negative is only done if the patient has severe Covid-19 symptoms. Mumbai now has 16,008 recovered patients, and 19745 active cases.
Woman spots wolverine on Washington beach, but authorities refuse to believe her
The officials confirmed that the creature was wolverine after Jennifer Henry shared a picture of the creature captured on the beach.
Challenge to plasma therapy: Getting donors to come forward
According to sources, over 440 people were contacted by the Delhi government to donate plasma, out of which around 15 agreed. As many as 7,264 people have recovered/migrated/been discharged from hospitals as of May 27.
NCL team helps control leaked gas from tanker
The leaked gas was identified as acetic acid, which has a boiling point at 118 degrees Celsius, is highly corrosive and can be toxic when inhaled.
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State records 248 cases in 24 hrs; gram panchayat polls postponed
The total number of cases in the state has now reached 2,781, out of which 1,837 are active. The state has recorded 48 deaths and 894 people have been recovered and discharged.
Delhi: Cases up over past 10 days, so is positivity rate
The city's overall positivity rate is 8.7% with the authorities having carried out 1,99,626 tests until May 29, out of which 17,386 were found positive.
As it ramps up public healthcare, India must give more room to private sector
Only a healthy nation can grow. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented India with an opportunity. The Indian healthcare system can go through a radical overhauling, where it can be more sustainable as well as responsive.
Covid treatment at VS Hospital not feasible: AMC
Another reason cited was that those who opt for regular treatments and OPD services at VS Hospital, will face difficulties if beds are reserved here for Covid-19 treatment, “which can further increase the mortality rate.”
PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones
Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.
16 deaths in city, all from East Ahmedabad
247 new cases of Covid-19 reported in 24 hours, taking tally to 11,344 in the district; number of cases in Guj touches 15,572
HC reconstitutes bench hearing Covid pleas
Bench of J B Pardiwala and I J Vora that heard suo motu petition and other pleas on Covid-19 pandemic has been restructured. The bench of Chief Justice Vikram N
We will not change Covid-19 testing policy: Gujarat to HC
Says allowing unrestrained testing could lead to fear psychosis; also cites expert panel’s report, ICMR guidelines to support decision
India records highest single-day spike, surpasses China toll
NEW DELHI: India on Friday not only recorded its largest jump in new cases as it added 7,466 new Covid patients in 24 hours, emerging as the ninth worst-hit country in the world by pandemic, but it also surpassed China's toll of 4,638 so far as it r
Scientists analyse samples of Lukha river
SHILLONG: The samples of Lukha river are still being analysed pertaining to the mystery of the river turning blue.Member Secretary of Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, JH Nengnong told The Shillong Times that though there are no mining activit
WHO Foundation launched to support critical health needs
Geneva : The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges.WHO Director-General
Newborn boy survives after being found buried alive
Siddhartha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh): A newly born boy who was found buried alive in the Sunoura village of Siddhartha Nagar district earlier this week, has now been christened "Dharti Putra".The infant was first admitted to the local Community Health Ce
UN chief calls for attention to nuclear, cyberspace security
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that attention should be given to increasing risk of nuclear proliferation and the lawlessness of cyberspace, while the international community has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients
In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, reports India Today.
Logging in Hulu Muda threatens water supplies for three states, says Penang Water Supply Corporation
GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The proposed reopening of logging concessions in Ulu Muda, Kedah, announced by Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, is seen as leading to more deforestation activities in the most important water catchment area in the northern area in the future. Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau...
Necessity of planning a good exit strategy — Farhan Kamarulzaman
MAY 29 — While the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is still in progress, we hope the government can come up with a plan for a successful exit strategy at the earliest possible moment. This should not be delayed, as the ideal time to prepare, draft and formulate a successful exit...
Police to reopen Pudu area, remove barbed wires as MCO administrative control measure ends tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The movement control order (MCO) implemented under administrative control in areas around Jalan Pudu here, will end tonight, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said. With the administrative control lifted, he said police would reopen the areas and remove the...
Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening
WASHINGTON, May 30 ― US President Donald Trump yesterday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on. As Europe speeded along the path to reopening...
Coronavirus kills infant in Switzerland, say authorities
GENEVA, May 29 — An infant has died from the coronavirus in Switzerland, its first child fatality from the pandemic, authorities said today. Switzerland registered two new virus deaths in the past 24 hours, one of which was the infant, said Stefan Kuster, the new head of the country’s...
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes, 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey shows
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — One in five adults or about 3.9 million people aged 18 years and above in Malaysia, suffer from diabetes, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba when presenting the findings at the Health Ministry here...
27,403 cases of COVID-19 in South Africa
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 COVID-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
Software Bug In Bombardier Airliner Made Planes Turn the Wrong Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: A very specific software bug made airliners turn the wrong way if their pilots adjusted a pre-set altitude limit. The bug, discovered on Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft fitted with Rockwell Collins Aerospace-made flight management systems (FMSes), l...
NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight - Robertson
Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active...
Blood test to check for undetected cases in South
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit.
New blood test to check for undetected Covid cases
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
Seven straight days without a Covid case
New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...
U.N. Delays Climate Summit, Adds Second 'Warm-Up' Meeting to Plan
The U.N. will delay until late 2021 what it calls a "crucial climate summit" that had been scheduled for Scotland later this year.
Rep. Greg Steube: 'Some Left-Wing Democratic Governors Want Nothing More than to Destroy Their States' Economies'
Some left-wing Democrat governors want to damage their states' economies with extended coronavirus-related lockdowns, noted Rep. Greg Steube.
South Korea closes over 200 schools again after biggest COVID-19 spike in weeks
More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close -- barely a few days after they re-opened -- due to a dramatic spike in the COVID-19 cases.
4 Mombasa Patients Succumb To COVID-19 As Positive Cases Jump To 1,745
Kenya has recorded 127 newly detected infections after testing a 3,831 sample size.Addressing reporters at Afya House during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the tol
A big leap in new cases
Just two days before the ongoing nationwide shutdown is relaxed, 2,523 people tested Covid-19 positive in the country yesterday, the highest number yet in Bangladesh in a single day.
Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> The first California county to backpedal on its reopening plan wasn’t one of the urban areas that agitated to reopen or a coastal area where beaches draw crowds but a remote outpost that didn’t have a single known coronavirus case until last week.
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19. '38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic'
In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges
In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients
Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains
Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains. At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.
India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases
India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases. Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.
India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll
India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll. India also surpassed China's death toll with as many as 4,706 deaths, compared to 4,638, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles
At the atomic level, a glass of water and a spoonful of crystalline salt couldn't look more different. Water atoms move around freely and randomly, while salt crystals are locked in place in a lattice. ...
Data-relay satellite ready for service
The second node in the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed is ready to go into service.
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according to recent research ...
Evidence found of Kuroshio current strengthening due to intensifying tropical cyclones
A team of researchers from the Ocean University of China and Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, the Second Institute of Oceanography, the Southern Marine Science and Engineering ...
Climate scientists create model for global forest growth through 2060
When it comes to the fight against global warming, our forests offer a valuable service. Trees act as carbon sinks, capturing CO2—the main greenhouse gas heating up the Earth's climate—from the air ...
New study reveals long-term impact of disaster-related school closures
Interrupting schooling has deep and long-lasting effects on children, shows a study from Oxford, which is based on research, into the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that has relevance for other disasters, ...
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from SRON and RuG have now used a record-setting sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect ...
A non-destructive method of analysing molecules in cells
When investigating how tumors grow, or how pharmaceuticals affect different types of cells, researchers have to understand how molecules within a cell react—and interact. This is possible with modern ...
Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy
Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant ...
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas ...
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Southwestern ...
A community's fecal matter could give early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks, study finds
By studying sewage at a New Haven wastewater treatment facility, a team of Yale researchers has determined that genetic code embedded in feces could be used as an early warning sign of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Mercury levels in shark fins illegal and dangerous to human health
Shark fins recently sampled from markets in China and Hong Kong contained dangerously high levels of mercury.
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in ...
A majority in the US supports making mail-in voting easier, new study shows
A majority of United States residents supports measures to make it easier to vote by mail, according to new results from a national survey led by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Rutgers, and Northwestern ...
Climate could cause abrupt British vegetation changes
Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.
Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’
It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved’
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker
Mike Brown was known well around Southampton General Hospital for his love of spicy food and cheeky sense of humour.
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
No going back to normal way of working, Shropshire Council staff told
Permanent changes will be made to the way Shropshire Council operates when the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers
A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.
Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham
A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.
Quarantine could hit tourism, warns Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard
A Shropshire MP has called for more flexibility in the Government's quarantine laws for overseas visitors.
'Barking mad': Welsh 'five-mile' travel plan criticised by MP
Plans for people in Wales to be allowed to meet up with others up to five miles from home have been described as "utterly barking mad" by an MP.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Planned Tasley garden village could include doctors' surgery
A proposed garden village development near Bridgnorth could contain a small doctors' surgery.
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Grants for charities helping children hit by coronavirus
Two county charities have received grants of £2,500.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Biker seriously injured in Hinstock accident
A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an accident.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
NCDC cries out as rapid test kits black market rises
• FG to use hotels, schools as quarantine, isolation centres • Hospitals’ refusal to treat patients leads to more deaths – FG Kamarudeen Ogundele, Olaleye Aluko and Tobi Aworinde The Presidentia...
COVID-19: 82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers in Osun
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Osun State Government on Friday discharged an 82-year old widow who recovered from coronavirus, The PUNCH reports. The patient was said to have recovered after receivin...
Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...
FG to use hotels, schools as isolation centres
Our Reporters The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said the Federal Government would require hotels and school dormitories as quarantine and isolation centres because of shortage of hospit...
Masari lifts ban on Friday prayers, church services
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday congregational prayers in the state. The Secretary to the Stat...
Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts
WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.
RNC chairwoman proposes convention safety protocols amid feud with NC governor
The Republican National Committee sent a letter to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Thursday outlining safety protocols the party is ready to adopt so it can hold a full in-person national
Twin Cities area faces third night of protests after death of George Floyd
The Twin Cities area is facing its third consecutive night of protests Thursday evening in response to George Floyd’s death.
Burundi's First Lady airlifted to Nairobi after contracting Covid-19
VIP infected with Coronavirus
127 New cases of Coronavirus confirmed; total hits 1745
The new cases are all Kenyans
Monkeys steal samples of suspected COVID patients
AGENCIES Meerut In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from the Meerut Medical College in Uttar Prades
Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk
Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.
Life in lockdown: Coronavirus prompts half of French consumers to reappraise ‘value’ of food
During eight weeks of lockdown, or confinement, over half of French people report having changed their view of the social, economic and ecological value of food production.
SpaceX Starship Launch Insurance Requirement Jumps To $198 Million
Aerospace manufacturer SpaceX was granted a license for suborbital flights by the FAA yesterday, which included new insurance costs.
This USB key claims to provide “anti-5G protection” and it costs over RM1,500
Lately, there’s a lot of misinformation that links 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are incidents of people destroying mobile towers and now it appears that some scammers are cashing in on 5G radiation fears.
How behind is SA on Covid-19 testing? It depends on who you ask, but do not ask government
South Africa is anywhere between three and 10 days behind on testing, depending on whether you ask Health Minister Zweli Mkhize or his acting director-general, Dr Anban Pillay.
Covid-19: SA deaths rise to 577, National Health Laboratory Service employee dies
A total of 27 403 new positive Covid-19 cases and 25 additional deaths have been recorded in South Africa, according to Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize.
MAPPED | SA’s 14 Covid-19 hotspots – and the areas emerging as new hotspots
The number of Covid-19 hotspots has risen to 14, as seven new districts have shown higher numbers of coronavirus cases, leading to them being reclassified by the Department of Health.
Covid-19 | West Rand active cases jumped to 244 in 8 days - Makhura
A presentation by Gauteng Premier David Makhura has revealed the West Rand has seen a jump in active cases over the past eight days.
Covid-19: No agreement between private health sector and govt over treatment tariffs
Epidemiologists are expecting that thousands of Covid-19 patients will need hospitalisation, but private doctors and the government are still haggling over tariffs.
Covid-19: Cases rise to 29 240 as death toll hits 611
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in South Africa is now sitting at 29 240.
Covid-19 wrap | 1 000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil, India coronavirus death toll passes China's
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19: We should be your pride, not your shame - Cross River takes a swipe at FG
Cross River government has taken a swipe at the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic i
FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19
The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.
Coronavirus: Governor Abiodun finally lifts COVID-19 lockdown in Ogun state
The Ogun state government has lifted the lockdown order pronounced on the state, since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic to combat the spread of the disease.
COVID-19: China evacuates 325 of its citizens from Nigeria
France, the UK, and the US are among the countries that have also evacuated their nationals from Nigeria since the beginning of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Buhari issue an order for free access into Kogi - NMA
President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to issue an order for the granting of free access to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Kgo state.
NCDC says Nigerians now selling COVID-19 test kits in black markets
Reports have indicated that Nigerians have started selling COVID-19 diagnostic test kits in black markets. The disclosure was made by Ihekweazu, the DG of NCDC.
COVID-19: We should be your pride, not your shame - Cross River takes a swipe at FG
Cross River government has taken a swipe at the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic i
Coronavirus: FG asks hotels, schools to get ready for isolation of COVID-19 patients
Speaking at the briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Thursday, Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, asked schools and hotels to be prepared.
Zimbabwe records second highest daily coronavirus increase
Zimbabwe reported 17 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the second highest daily tally which took the country total to 149.
Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19
Four people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19.
Inslee wants nursing home residents, staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
What Is The United States Space Force?
The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.
Coronavirus: Transformed Headley Court Battles 'New Upsurge' In Aftercare Demand
The former defence rehabilitation facility re-opened as the NHS Seacole Centre in response to COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study
Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.
'Lockdown boredom led me to smoke more weed’
Reece had big plans for his time during lockdown but instead he has found himself smoking drugs.
The Latest Trends in Faucet Design
Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.
Next Steps in Regulating PFAS
In the U.S. EPA’s National PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Action Plan, published February 2019, the agency identified the water
The Latest Trends in Faucet Design
Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.
Indonesia's 'new normal' comes with infection risk
The Jokowi government is keen to get the country back to work but a surge in COVID-19 cases could be just around the corner.
EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU continued their fall in 2018, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog. Emissions fell by 2.1% compared with 2017, to a level 23% l...
SpaceX's Starship SN4 Launch Vehicle Prototype Explodes After Static Engine Fire Test
SpaceX had just conducted yet another static fire test of the Raptor engine in its Starship SN4 prototype launch vehicle on Friday when the test vehicle exploded on the test stand in Boca Chica, Texas. TechCrunch reports: This was the fourth static fire test of this engine on this prototype, so it...
China’s Xpeng ‘copies’ Tesla’s website after allegedly ‘stealing’ Autopilot source code
Chinese carmakers copying western brands isn't a new phenomenon, but one China-based EV maker has zero-chill and is now even copying Tesla's web design.
OpenAI’s new text generator writes sad poems and corrects lousy grammar
OpenAI has quietly unveiled GPT-3, the latest incarnation of its headline-grabbing text generator, which comes with an enormous 175 billion parameters
Facing COVID Without a Home, Without Health Care
The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for homeless people, ripping through overcrowded shelters where many of the residents test positive.
Space Funerals: Celestis And Aura Flights Will Send The Ashes Of Your Loved Ones In Space
People can now send their loved ones' ashes across space. Aura And Celestis Flights offers space funerals.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Banned from Wearing Face Shield Despite Being Effective Protection Against COVID-19
A flight attendant claimed that she was not allowed to wear a face shield because it does not fit in with American Airlines' 'image standards.'
5G Conspiracy: Scammers Use Fear to Sell 128MB USB Sticks Saying It Protects The Home From Effects of 5G
Scammers are targetting people who believe 5G is harmful by selling a useless product. It has been established that 5G has no effect, harmful or otherwise, on the human body.
COVID-19 Update: Virus Found in Bats is 'Closest Relative' of SARS-CoV-2; 6 Feet Not Enough to Avoid COVID-19, Experts Say
Experts discovered a new virus in bats that is currently the closest relative of SARS-CoV-2. Medical experts claimed that 6 feet is not far enough to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus.
[HACKER] Super-CyberAttacker Who Stole 1 Million Private Data Exposed After a Facebook Mistake: Here's How He Got Caught
A super-hacker, who stole 1 million private data was exposed after making one Facebook mistake. VandaTheGod was caught after taking a screenshot of an account he hacked.
Dam Catastrophes Can Be Prevented
Crumbling infrastructure puts communities at risk. A disaster in Michigan shows what’s at stake.
Covid-19 cases now at 29,240, with 34 more deaths
The total deaths in SA due to Covid-19 is now 611.
West Rand active virus cases jumped to 244 in 8 days – Makhura
'The mining sector has contributed substantially to 21% of all the new cases in our province,' Makhura said.
Mkhize: The country will be split into 3 Covid areas, with ‘out of control’ being one
The health minister and his advisers briefed the country on what comes next for the health sector and the country in level 3 of lockdown.
As Covid figures grow rapidly in TN, CM calls for Collectors’ meet
With Tamilnadu witnessing 800 plus Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will today chair a video-conference with District Collectors. Continue Reading →
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
New Delhi: With the highest spike of 7,466 more COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths reported in the past 24 hours, India's COVID-19 tally reached 1,65,799 on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of...
COVID-19 test kits now being sold in black markets, NCDC raises alarm
abuja—Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, said yesterday Nigerians have started COVID-19
Children’s Day: Centre demands policy support for development of Nigerian child
To commemorate this year’s Children’s Day, Mothers and Marginalised Advocacy Centre, MAMA Centre, has called for sustained proactive policy environment for the adequate social, cognitive, and physical development of Nigerian children.
301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria through Lagos airport
301 Chinese nationals were on Thursday night evacuated from Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA
How VsKit live streaming video app is closing gap in social distancing
"One thing they did which got Nigerians intrigued, is the Live stream of the Infinix Note 7 launch that was done May 14 on VsKit."
Why WHO suspended chloroquine clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet.
Environmentalist makes case for wetland
An environmentalist, Mr. Adedamola Ogunsesan, Project Manager of LCF, has said wetland is more beneficial to the ecosystem than buildings.
Only 8 Newly Infected with COVID-19 in Bulgaria on May 29
Only 8 new cases of coronavirus were proven for the day, 3 of them were admitted to hospital. They were found in the districts of Sofia (5 cases), Vidin (1 case), Pazardzhik (2 cases).
Bulgaria Lifts 14-Day Quarantine, It Remains for 8 Countries Only
"We are removing the 14-day quarantine from 1st of June for the arriving Bulgarian and foreign citizens from the European Union, including Serbia and Northern Macedonia. However, for the eight countries in Europe with the highest number of COVID-19 patients, the imposition of a 14-day quarantine will remain, explained Assoc.
AFP: Bulgaria Pins Hopes on TB Vaccine Against the Coronavirus
In the worldwide battle against COVID-19, scientists are investigating whether a century-old tuberculosis vaccine might offer some additional protection against the novel coronavirus. And Bulgaria -- one of the world's leading manufacturers of the vaccine -- is holding out hope of new markets for the many millions of doses it produces each year.
Testing times: NHS Tayside scrambles to find contact tracers
NHS Tayside chiefs have been forced into a last minute scramble to redeploy staff to ensure they can roll out the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy.
Coronavirus: Sixth of Tayside care homes still closed to admissions as infection rates fall
Around a sixth of Tayside care homes are closed to new admissions as hard-pressed staff continue to battle the pandemic.
Golfers ‘champing at the bit’ to swing back into action on Fife courses
Golfers whose favourite pastime has been bunkered for the past few weeks are expected to swing into action on Friday.
Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services
A £25 million action plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis was drawn up by Fife’s health and social care chiefs as they prepared for the effects of the pandemic.
Shock after all 87 legal beaver killings in Scotland last year take place in Tayside
All 87 beavers shot legally in Scotland last year were killed in Tayside.
Boxes of PPE donated by China will support Perth charity PKAVS when lockdown eases
The Chinese Government has donated hundreds of facemasks to help protect staff, volunteers and clients at a lifeline Perth charity.
Coastguard patrols as people make most of sunshine and easing of lockdown restrictions
Coastguard officers will be on patrol around the shores of Courier Country as people enjoy a little extra freedom.
Coronavirus: How government plan will test and protect Tayside
Health chiefs have been sharing how the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy will work in Tayside.
Coronavirus: Palliative care patients rise to Ben Nevis lockdown challenge
Palliative care patients have almost conquered Ben Nevis twice in a lockdown challenge alongside their own personal health battles.
4.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the national capital on Friday night. The tremors were also felt in Gurugram and Noida.
Double storm activity over Arabian Sea picks up, depression likely to form near India coast
The India Meteorological Department is currently tracking two cyclonic disturbances over the Arabian Sea. The first one is near the African coast while the second one is expected to form opposite the Indian coast
Pregnant woman loses baby as Mangalore apartment denies her entry upon arrival from Dubai
A pregnant woman who arrived in Mangalore on a Vande Bharat flight was allegedly denied entry into her apartment by the residents’ association. She later lost the baby after failing to get help from hospitals or her locality.
Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients in Meerut, trigger panic
A troop of monkeys attacked a lab technician who was carrying samples of suspected Covid-19 patients for testing and ran away after snatching three samples.
Expectation vs reality: AAP takes subtle dig at Centre over hospital food
Taking a dig at the central government, the Twitter account of Kejriwal’s AAP shared photos of food served at hospitals run by the Centre and Delhi government.
SARS: How India tackled previous coronavirus outbreak
Like novel coronavirus, SARS coronavirus outbreak had happened during winters in China. But unlike Covid-19 pandemic, India largely remained insulated from coronavirus outbreak back then. A story to think it over
Delhi: Hospital bed crisis looms as Covid-19 cases rise in capital
The Delhi govt pushes home treatment solution for all non-severe patients, links some hotels with hospitals to increase capacity as infections spike.
Sappi donates essential items and products for Covid-19 relief
Sappi’s procurement department is also busy sourcing gloves and hand soap which will be added to the list of items to be donated.
Monkeys steal blood samples of Covid-19 patients from lab technician in India
Authorities said they were not clear if the monkeys had spilled the blood samples.
No immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown: govt
Zafar Mirza says NCC will meet on June 1 to review situation.
Lahore doctor in her 20s treating Covid-19 patients passes away from virus
According to the federal health ministry's data, Dr Sana Fatima is the first frontline medic in Punjab to die from the virus.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated...
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK (AP) — The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation...
Lauderhill residents near sewage main break can resume normal water use
LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Lauderhill residents previously told to limit their water usage after a sewage main break can now resume their normal usage. City...
World’s deepest octopus, complete with Dumbo ears, captured on film 4 miles below the surface
(CNN) — The deepest known sighting of an octopus has been captured on film, more than a mile deeper than the previous reliable sighting. The observations of...
North Carolina hospital turns to drones to aid Covid-19 response
(CNN) — Outside Charlotte, North Carolina, white drones that resemble tiny airplanes are being loaded with personal protective equipment and launched into the skies to...
Relaxation of physical distancing may increase the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario
If physical distancing measures in Ontario are relaxed too much or too quickly, the province could see hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients as well as exponential growth in deaths, concludes new research involving a University of Guelph infectious disease modeller.
Combination therapy does not show superior efficacy in newly diagnosed myeloma
The combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd) did not show superior efficacy in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma absent a high-risk disease prognosis, compared with the standard of care--bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd).
Study provides an ethical way to advance medical discovery and innovation
Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research participants could be worth millions of dollars to companies that would explore it for clues that could lead to new medicines, medical technologies, health apps, and more.
Nanoscope received NIH grant to advance ultrafast laser-based gene delivery to the retina
The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.
UW creates free, online course for contact tracing to help combat COVID-19
As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.
Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral
A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE releases featured materials
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting will be held June 1-4, 2020.
Survey provides baseline assessment of climate-health education among health professions institutions
An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members--health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health--offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula.
Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19
Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
CMSC announces virtual experience for healthcare professionals
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is pleased to announce a state-of-the-art virtual experience for healthcare professionals to learn about the latest products, innovations, and services from industry supporters and partners to optimize MS care.
Biophysicists reveal molecular mechanism behind light-driven sodium pumping
An international research team has for the first time obtained the structure of the light-sensitive sodium-pumping KR2 protein in its active state.
COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide
Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly, reveals the new Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), […]
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
Court rejects bid to revive permits for new oil and gas pipelines
A federal appeals court on Thursday turned down the Trump administration's request to revive a permit program for new oil and gas pipelines.
Brazil COVID-19 death toll hits 27,878, surpassing hard-hit Spain
Brazil on Friday reached 27,878 coronavirus deaths, official figures showed, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.
'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation
Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.
After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to virus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst industrial disaster, are now dying from coronavirus, with relatives and activists accusing the government of abando...
German virus 'guru' in crosshairs of lockdown critics
One of Germany's top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country's top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists' role in fighting the pandem...
Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organization, signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on.
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd': HRW and Johns Hopkins
Venezuela's low case count and death toll from the coronavirus are likely false and could in fact end up being thousands of times higher, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Johns Hopkins University.
The science behind the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch tomorrow
On Saturday, two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will make history by traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) in a privately funded spacecraft, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, and Crew Dragon capsule.
Trump Admin Edits CDC Guidance That Suggested Limiting Choirs At Church Services
The Trump administration edited the CDC’s public “Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith” to remove advice about choirs and the...
Minneapolis Mayor Imposes Citywide Curfew To Stanch Civil Unrest
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced a citywide curfew Friday and Saturday nights after days of civil unrest over the...
Watch: SpaceX prototype Starship rocket just exploded in a big fireball
SpaceX’s Starship SN4 prototype launch vehicle just exploded in a huge fireball during a static fire test in Boca Chica, Texas. While the Starship spacecraft is still early in development, th…
Top European Union diplomat calls China an 'ally' despite Hong Kong crisis
China is a necessary “ally” in global affairs due to its economic clout and capacity to influence major issues, according to the European Union’s top diplomat.
Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples
A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.
Summer of all fears
The lives of so many, locked down by the decisions of so few.
National Guard brings critical geriatric care to Pennsylvania nursing homes
When coronavirus lockdowns began across the nation, those most vulnerable were also seemingly those whom the military were least qualified to care for.
45 trees uprooted due to heavy rain in Bengaluru
Over 45 trees were uprooted on Friday, which also proves the fact that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has not pruned trees ahead of the monsoon season. Over the last one week, hundreds of trees fell due to heavy rain.
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. The Health
20 more positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ladakh
Twenty more positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ladakh on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases in the union territory to seventy
Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote
Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine
Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan
Chairperson, Union Waqf Development Committee, Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday appealed to J&K administration to take stern measures to stop “loot” of
Body of missing French snowmobiler found in Canada
Police announced Thursday they had identified a body as that of a French snowmobiler who went missing after his tour group crashed through an icy Canadian lake in January, with forensic analysis on another body presumed to be that of his companion set to be completed in coming days.
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Start-up nation Israel, on its way out of coronavirus lockdown, is seeking to export lessons that have allowed it to emerge as one of the least-hit victims of the pandemic.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
A tribute to the volunteers and stories of everyday philanthropy
In this time of uncertainty and fear, heroes rose to the occasion to lead the charge against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation
Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
India records more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases in country's highest single-day spike
India is now the ninth worst-affected country by coronavirus pandemic.
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74
Earlier in the day, the former CM suffered two cardiac arrests followed by which doctors termed his health as extremely critical.
Delhi records 82 deaths in 24 hours, Kejriwal govt alleges delay in reporting
Due to late reporting by the hospitals where the patients died, it appears that the deaths happened on a single day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia explained.
Alberta to distribute 20 million face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus
The Province of Alberta will begin distributing non-medical face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus across the province in early June, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday.
An emu is on the loose in the fields near Hartcliffe and no one knows why
It seems to be moving closer to the city
Boy raises more than £1k for hospital charity by singing ahead of Clap for Our Carers event
Josh Morton frequently receives treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital
Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol
Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim
Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
COP26 postponed till November 2021, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland says UN
Governments urged to boost renewable energy, conservation and other green measures as economies recover.
COVID-19: Maintain 20 feet distance from people to avoid infection
Maintaining a 6 feet distance from the next person to avoid COVID-19 infection may no longer hold true. A new study says that 20 feet is the new minimum.
Xbox gamers have spent more than $1.4 billion on ID@Xbox titles
The ID@Xbox program has made more than $1.4 billion since the program began back in 2013. Global strategic partnership management lead of the ID@Xbox program Agostino Simonetta revealed some interesting stats about the scheme.
With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546
The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.
Number Of Discharged Covid-19 Patients Surpasses Active Cases In Madhya Pradesh’s Indore
On Thursday, as many as 117 patients were discharged from three hospitals in Indore after recovering from Covid-19.
Global Covid-19 Tally Rises To Over 58.31 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.6 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increases to 24.3 lakh.
135-year-long streak is over: US renewable sources topped coal in 2019
Including wood and biofuels across all sectors, coal fell short last year.
CDC says its testing fail didn’t hurt US response. Experts disagree
Experts say better public health infrastructure, more testing would have helped.
Trump space speech in Florida likely to test apolitical nature of NASA
White House recognizes the role human spaceflight could play in Florida in 2020.
Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information Security
With states beginning to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, the conversation on COVID-19 has turned to questions of when and how we can return to work, take kids to school, or plan air
Team cracks the case of the universe’s ‘missing matter’
Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery of "missing matter"—material long predicted to exist in the universe but never detected—until now.
Tectonic plates are a lot older than we thought
Earth's underground network of tectonic plates was in place more than 4 billion years ago—about a billion years earlier than scientists had thought.
Over 1,200 Coronavirus Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report
The United States recorded 1,297 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, bringing its total to 101,573 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
Mumbai COVID-19 Patient Dies, Cremated. Quarantined Family Didn't Know
A Mumbai man, who died of COVID-19 earlier this month, was cremated by the civic authorities allegedly without informing his family, which had been in quarantine.
Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
No Decision On Next Launch Attempt For Historic SpaceX Crewed Mission
A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Center on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.
5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres
Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses - here's what it actually does, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Using copper ion technology, the paint can destroy viruses and bacteria on walls via "contact killing", Nippon Paint said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ministry of Health launches app for communities to send alerts about COVID-19 suspects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched a mobile app which can be used by people who develop symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) or suspected to be infected to alert the surveillance officials in the communities. The app dubbed ‘Call The Clinic’ short coded as MOH – CTC uses digital …
From the coronavirus frontline, doctors recall battling S.Africa’s HIV outbreak
Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | A deadly virus was ravaging South Africa when Belgian doctor Eric Goemaere first set foot in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township on a chilly southern hemisphere winter of 1999. By then HIV had infected more than 5.6 million South Africans, causing thousands of deaths from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) …
‘Africa is in mid-morning of COVID-19 crisis’
Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African governments will have to go slow on lifting some of the lockdown measures they instituted to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention have said. Speaking at a virtual press …
Vandals are repeatedly draining part of the Erewash Canal and nobody knows why
'I honestly can’t begin to understand what’s going through the vandals' minds'
Grieving mum's warning as children are spotted swimming in Beeston Weir where her son died
She doesn't want to see another life lost in open water
Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal
The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.
Ontario records another day with more than 300 new COVID-19 cases
For a second straight day, Ontario has recorded more than 300 new cases of COVID-19 after reporting a dip in patients earlier this week.
Ontario now considering regional approach to reopening the province
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is now considering a regional approach to reopening.
Toronto's mayor admits Ontario should take regional approach to reopening
Toronto's mayor believes that the Ontario government should take a more regionalized approach to restarting the economy.
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced on Friday that it was eyeing a regional approach to pandemic recovery.
Ontario mulls regional reopening due to expected increase in testing data
TORONTO — Ontario is implementing an expanded COVID-19 testing strategy, including targeting specific sectors and using mobile teams, and the increased data that's expected to follow is prompting the premier to consider a regional approach to reopeni
Feds provide more funds for Indigenous communities as GDP falls
The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll came into sharper focus on Friday, while the federal government announced new funding to help remote Indigenous communities cope with the virus.
Huawei's ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China, security expert says
TORONTO — Huawei Technologies Co.'s push to become a leading supplier of 5G technology in Canada appears to be in jeopardy after the Chinese tech giant's CFO suffered a legal setback in a B.C. court, prompting an angry response from Beijing.
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says newly released research.
50% of Indians will have Covid-19 by Dec, 90% will never know about it: Report
The number of cases of novel coronavirus will increase after Lockdown 4.0 ends, warned V Ravi, Head of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), and nodal
How to help the public overcome Covid-19 stigma
The government is moving to curb violence toward healthcare workers. But to dispel the fear and myths around the violence, community leaders, organisations, celebrities and the media must partake in responsible messaging
Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking
“With so many Kiwis now keen to quit smoking, the Government needs to press play on its long-promised public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. World Smokefree Day this Sunday provides the perfect platform,” says Ben Pryor, Co-director of Vapo and Alt New Zealand.
New Otago Community Trust Chair Appointed
Otago Community Trust has today announced the appointment of John Wilson as its new chair. John takes over the Trust’s chair role from Ross McRobie effective from 1 June 2020. Ross will remain on the board of Otago Community Trust as a trustee until such time that the Minister of Finance makes the new trustee appointments.
Urgent Need To Plug Information Gaps On Clinical Covid Infections
The lack of detail on the transmission of Covid-19 in clinical environments will send shudders through the health workforce, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
University Community Rises To The Challenge Of Creating Solutions For New Zealand’s Problems
COVID-19 disruption, microplastics disposal, pet data management and marine health are just some of the many problems tackled in this year’s Velocity Innovation Challenge competition.
Science News Briefs from All Over
Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about an incredibly well-preserved horned lark ( Eremophila alpestris ), like the one pictured, that lived 46,000 years ago.
5G and 6G: What Problems Should Solve Huawei To Continue Leading?
Though Huawei is a leader in the world and in China especially in terms of 5G, it has started pre-research of 6G as well.
How we helped Nigerian govt discover unremitted $55b from OICs — Trobell
Trobell International Limited, said it helped the Nigerian govt. recover over $55 billion in unpaid royalties from international oil companies
Coronavirus: FAO seeks $350 million to fight hunger
The FAO said some 820 million people around the world are experiencing chronic hunger – not eating enough caloric energy, to live normal lives.
One dead, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident
Shinola to Launch ‘The Champ’ Watch to Honor Health-care Workers
The multicolored, limited-edition timepiece was originally planned to launch during the Summer Olympics.
Symrise Creates Tribute Fragrance for Essential Workers
Symrise has made a custom fragrance to be given to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 100 patients were discharged to Perth and Kinross care homes without a COVID-19 test in first seven weeks of pandemic
The figures were obtained by Councillor Alasdair Bailey after he had requested them from the chief officer of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Gordon Paterson at a meeting last week.
Coronavirus: Five statistics that show how far Ayrshire has come in fight against COVID-19
Lockdown measures have been eased - but has much changed in Ayrshire?
Scots pensioner went for five days without food because she was scared to leave her flat during lockdown
Charity bosses have since stepped in and rescued the woman after she was found starving in her flat on the top floor of a tenement.
Care home resident, 98, is halfway through 100-day charity piano marathon for NHS
Rebecca Parker was inspired by Captain Tom Moore who raised more than £27m by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia
Fishers confirm immediate closure of its Perth laundry
“This has been an incredibly hard decision, closing a good laundry and losing great people, many with long service"
Stirling area recycling centres to reopen next week with reduced capacity
Household waste and recycling centres at Polmaise and Callander are to reopen to residents from Monday, June 1.
Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river
A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.
How Kibra has fueled surge of Covid-19 cases as 147 more test positive
Spike in cases in Kibra and Langata linked to lack of social distancing and heavy use of public transport.
Kenya records 127 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
17 patients have been discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours bringing the number of recoveries to 438
Brazil sees record number of Covid-19 cases, more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours
Brazil registered a new record in Covid-19 cases and more than 1,000 dead in a 24-hour period, according to official figures released on Thursday.
Monkeys steal COVID-19 blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel ...
Mosquitoes found breeding in 'hidden' containers placed in trees, says Hougang MP Png Eng Huat amid dengue concern
SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament for Hougang Png Eng Huat said on Friday (May 29) that mosquitoes were found breeding inside containers that were ...
COVID-19: Dutch ban transport of mink after farm workers infected
THE HAGUE: Dutch authorities on Thursday (May 28) announced a nationwide ban on the transport of mink after mink farm workers were believed to ...
COVID-19: Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of ...
City of Moscow revises up its COVID-19 death toll for April after criticism
The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling ...
France to open bars, beaches in second phase of easing lockdown
PARIS: France will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen from Jun 2, though with more restrictions in Paris than elsewhere, Prime Minister ...
Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug ...
India coronavirus death toll passes China's
NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's on Friday (May 29), with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to ...
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook children: WHO
GENEVA: Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization ...
Taman Jurong Shopping Centre's NTUC FairPrice among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious
SINGAPORE: The NTUC FairPrice supermarket at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre was on Friday (May 29) added to a list of public places visited by ...
Malaysia reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health ministry reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (May 29), bringing the national total to 7,732. For the ...
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, ...
After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to coronavirus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst ...
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI: It was barely noon on Thursday (May 28) when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in ...
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study
Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were ...
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
15 Toughest Kennections Quizzes, According to Ken Jennings
Two times per week, 'Jeopardy!' GOAT Ken Jennings runs 'Kennections,' a quiz featuring seemingly unrelated clues where the answers have one thing in common. See if you can unscramble 15 of his most challenging quizzes yet.
Nurse with COVID did not reveal trip to Malaysia
A nurse being investigated over a COVID-19 case in a Queensland town went to Malaysia in late March but didn't tell contact tracers, a representative says.
Work from home or face fines – Premier’s warning to Victorians
Victoria has toughened its stance on people returning to workplaces, flagging the possibility of fines for those who do not work from home if they can.
Child and Family Commission to examine alleged abuse cases
Two cases of alleged child neglect that have emerged in Brisbane this week will be independently investigated by the Queensland Child and Family Commission.
In three graphs: How bad is coronavirus pandemic in the US?
The coronavirus death toll in the United States has remained the highest in the world for nearly two months – and there is no sign it is slowing down.
National cabinet to shift focus from fighting virus to rebooting economy
While the health response to the coronavirus pandemic continues , the prime minister is hoping to elevate a debate on boosting productivity.
Asia Today: S Korea has another 39 cases linked to warehouse
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea on Saturday reported 39 new cases of the coronavirus, most of them in the densely populated Seoul area where officials have linked scores of infections to warehouse workers. Figures from South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought national totals to 11,441 confirmed cases and 269 deaths. …
Statues of lions in Chinatown vandalized with racist graffiti a second time
The Chinatown Lions in Vancouver have been vandalized with racist graffiti, again.
Deep Trouble: Russia Finally Moves To Raise Radioactive Debris From Arctic Waters
Nearly 17,000 items of radioactive debris are scattered throughout the Barents and Kara seas, dumped there over decades, mainly by the Soviet Navy. Now the Russian government has taken a major step forward toward cleaning up some of the most dangerous debris.
People will have to limit contact for a long time into the future – expert
People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
People socialising over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to keep track of who they meet.
The Human Cost of Climate Change
As climate change disasters become more frequent and the political will to combat climate change is insufficient, more efforts are needed to reduce the enormous human costs.
Does stress promote posting misinformation?
What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?
How the world's largest and fastest supercomputers are being used to understand the coronavirus | ZDNet
The UK is the first country outside the US to join the COVID-19 High Performance Computing consortium, which provides access to the world's fastest supercomputers for work on tackling the pandemic.
Covid-19: Sun Pharma gets approval for clinical trial of Nafamostat
Covid-19: Nafamostat was found to be the most potent drug and was able to inhibit virus entry at very low concentrations, consistent with findings from Japan and German labs.
COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi
AIIMS is planning to restore limited OPD and non-emergency services in a phased manner for which the talks are on with all departments, said a doctor.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the pandemic.
Smart windows that self-illuminate on rainy days
A research team develops self-powering, color-changing humidity sensors. Applicable to various fields including smart windows, health care and safety management.
'Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar, two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a new study.
Researchers discover new high-pressure material and solve a periodic table puzzle
In the periodic table of elements there is one golden rule for carbon, oxygen, and other light elements. Under high pressures they have similar structures to heavier elements in the same group of elements. Only nitrogen always seemed unwilling to toe the line. However, high-pressure researchers have actually disproved this special status.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Climate could cause abrupt British vegetation changes
Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.
Active material created out of microscopic spinning particles
Researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of 'microspinners,' which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice.
When dams cause more problems than they solve, removing them can pay off for people and nature
Thousands of dams across the US are aging and overdue for maintenance. Taking them down can revive rivers, restore fish runs and create new opportunities for tourism and outdoor activities.
With the coronavirus, where government stumbles, litigation will step in
American ambivalence about government has left the courts to play an outsized role responding to public health crises like lead poisoning, asbestos-related illnesses and now, the coronavirus pandemic.
Psychological Research Explains Why People Protest
History has shown us time and again that protests are the result of feelings like fear, frustration and helplessness. But what are the key ingredients for building an explosive environment? Here are a few emotional, environmental and societal factors that create and exacerbate protests.
Please, Keep Artificial Intelligence From Becoming Another Out-Of-Touch Bureaucracy
Successful companies thrive on spontaneity, serendipity and spirit — not mechanized, robotic decision-making, Seventy percent of all AI projects need to be about human collaboration.
'Elon Musk Is Not A Lunatic': Revisiting The Dawn Of SpaceX
With SpaceX’s historic private launch of astronauts into orbit, here is the first Forbes profile of Elon Musk from 2003, shortly after the company was founded—and five years before the first Tesla rolled off the line.
Ask Ethan: How Are Mega-Constellations Of Satellites Changing The Night Sky?
It's not just about SpaceX and Starlink. What we're deciding today will have a global impact for years and decades to come.
Cannabis Use While Pregnant Does Not Impair Children’s Cognition, Decades Of Studies Suggest
A review of research found fetal marijuana exposure isn't correlated with abnormal cognition; in rare cases where exposed kids scored lower or higher on tests, most stayed within the normal range, in fact.
Experts Fear Minneapolis Protests Will Trigger Spike In Coronavirus Cases
With the coronavirus-related death rate rising in the state, Minnesota health officials are greatly concerned that protests will result in a devastating surge of Covid-19 cases and fatalities.
SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth
This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.
'A lot of nurses don't have a work ethic': An Atlanta drug rehab clinic is accused of firing its nursing staff during the pandemic
The clinic's director described the staff as lazy and questioned why nurses were being hailed as heroes.
SpaceX's latest Starship rocket prototype just exploded during an engine test
SpaceX's previous Starship prototypes burst during fuel-tank testing, but the fourth prototype exploded during an operation to test-fire its engine.
New survey data reveals that nearly half of patients are forgoing care amid the pandemic
A Kaiser Family Foundation poll revealed that 48% of US patients have either deferred or skipped medical care as a result of the pandemic.
South Korea reports 58 new coronavirus cases
Rest of World News: Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun called for officials to examine working conditions at warehouses of online shopping companies, which have seen orders su
Covid-19: Five ways ahead as Tamil Nadu crosses 20,000 positive cases
As Tamil Nadu crossed 20,000 positive cases on Friday, here are five measures that can help the state overcome the coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19: The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
Rest of World News: The percentage of people who have been infected with Covid-19 across the world so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the
Covid 19: Star hotels to add 2,000 beds for viral fight
India News: With the number of coronavirus cases on a surge, Delhi government on Friday decided to take over five starred hotels for conversion into temporary hos
No threat to urban areas from locusts: FAO expert
India News: Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to R
India registers biggest single-day spike of 7,466 Covid-19 cases
India News: The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and
Five Delhi luxury hotels made extended Covid hospitals
NEW DELHI: To ensure sufficient beds to deal with the increasing coronavirus cases, the Delhi government on Friday directed that five luxury hotels in.
Fitness wearables provide early-warnings for Covid symptoms, study finds
US News: WASHINGTON DC: Preliminary research has found that constant stream of data from wearable devices such as Oura rings, Fitbits and Apple Watches reveal .
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD New Delhi: The southwest monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 1, thanks to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.The IMD, in its onset date forecast on May 15, had said the monsoon is likely to […]
Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div
Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div Highlights Cases include 3 pregnant women, hospital canteen worker With one death, COVID death toll in UT reaches 27 Dist Jammu reports 8 cases Total cases cross 2000 mark Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, May 28: Three pregnant women and a Canteen worker were among 115 […]
Pak fired explosive shells destroyed in Rajouri, Poonch
Pak fired explosive shells destroyed in Rajouri, Poonch Rajouri /Poonch, May 29: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army on Friday destroyed three high explosive mortar shells in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu region, officials said. Officials informed that an unexploded high explosive shell fired by Pakistan was found in Line of Control (LoC) village of […]
Tesla could build another Gigafactory in the UK: report
Tesla may have a new Gigafactory coming to the United Kingdom, according to recent reports. The UK Government is reportedly looking for a four-million square foot site to accommodate a new production facility for the electric car maker. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is heading the search for a plot of land that is […]
Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’
It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved’
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers
A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
UK’s largest solar farm to be built in Kent despite countryside concerns
Construction work on Cleve Hill solar park is due to begin in 2021, with the site operational by April 2022.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
TCC indoor track to reopen
The fieldhouse at the Tournament Capital Centre is scheduled to reopen on June 1, as part of a phased approach.
Local state of emergency
UPDATE 3:35 p.m. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board has declared a state of local emergency for the entire Boundary region.
Danger near waterways
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is reminding residents to be safe around waterways, with hot weather in the forecast plus an expected rainstorm towards the end of the weekend.
Adorable orphaned fawns
Two fawns have been rescued after a cougar killed their mother on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
$50k donation for healthcare
Kelowna Chevrolet has made a $50,000 donation to the Our Students, Your Health campaign.
Region prepares for floods
The potential of thunderstorms in the B.C. Southern Interior has forecasters expecting river levels in the Boundary region to rise quickly early next week.
Volcanos in space - Skywatching
Volcanoes are important things. They play a part in recycling the surface rocks of a world, and in building new land. For example, all the Hawaiian Islands are actually active or extinct volcanoes.
EU Commission aspires for treaty change on health
The European Commission has proposed a €9.4bn stand-alone programme dedicated to health known as EU4Health. The proposal is touted as a first step towards a possible Treaty change when it comes to health.
Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate
Iwastheone shares a report from Science Magazine: The end of the Devonian period, 359 million years ago, was an eventful time: Fish were inching out of the ocean, and fernlike forests were advancing on land. The world was recovering from a mass extinction 12 million years earlier, but the climate w...
ProBeat: Throw out all your pre-coronavirus surveys and start again
The coronavirus pandemic means your technology survey from earlier this year is useless. Your business needs to run the survey again.
The cities that could benefit most from the UK’s £500 million EV charging fund
According to new research from Uswitch.com, Stoke-on-Trent, Southend and Birmingham are among the cities that could benefit most from the Government’s £500 million ‘Rapid Charging Fund’.
Cash crunch hits PCB, as it seeks Rs 3cr from PMC
Cantonment board officials claim civic body authorities promised financial aid but the latter said only healthcare commitment was made for treating patients
Budhrani lab staff who hid details of kin being virus +ve dies due to COVID
Reports of woman, father-in-law showed patches; she went to work with fever and did not tell mgmt
Tesco apology after shocked family find exotic bug in broccoli
A Government official has collected the suspected red palm weevil which survived for two weeks in a fridge
Young men seen releasing balloons into the sea off Plymouth Hoe
Shocked bystander believes that as many as 50 were dropped into the water - posing a threat to marine life
Mandaluyong prioritizes safety of trikers, passengers
THE Mandaluyong City Government said it will only allow tricycle drivers to operate if they will test negative for COVID-19 to ensure their safety and the safety of passengers.
Home quarantine patients to be placed in Navotas CIF, hospital
THE Navotas City Government will place persons confirmed positive for coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 who were still under home quarantine to the community isolation facility (CIF) while those who have higher risk for severe complications due to certain health conditions will be admitted to Navotas City Hospital.
Double whammy
If this is the fate that awaits them for performing their already very perilous profession, our corps of medical and health professionals would surely dwindle as they would be forced to switch jobs or professions or, worse, go to greener pastures abroad.
Alumni association seizes chance to help amid crisis
WITH many areas in the country seemingly set to graduate or have graduated from an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the ongoing pandemic gave light as to how people reacted during a crisis.
Coronavirus Australia live updates: Virus protesters defy restrictions in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
Hundreds of anti-vaccination, anti-5G, conspiracy theorist protesters have blocked a highway in Brisbane as similar protests took place in Melbourne and Sydney.
Why 15 US states suddenly made masks mandatory
America’s 180 on masks, explained.
What we know about Covid-19’s impact on black Minnesotans
Black people make up a disproportionate share of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state, but not deaths.
Learn what type of COVID-19 testing is available, accuracy of tests as widespread testing comes to SC
Efforts to increase widespread testing are seen by mobile testing centers that have popped up across the state.
Trump takes aim at WHO as US economic outlooks worsens
In the U.S., the virus threw more than 2 million people out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses, stoking fears the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the world's largest economy.
Nearly 50% of people don't know they need to isolate with less common Covid-19 symptoms
The ESRI study suggested that there was a significant gap in people’s knowledge of when to isolate.
Greece to accept tourists from 29 countries from mid-June - but Ireland is not on the list
The Greek government imposed an early lockdown, which is credited with limiting the spread of Covid-19.
All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis
In a letter, the HSE informed nursing interns that they would all be guaranteed a job.
Irish-focused study finds no evidence that Covid-19 was transmitted in schools before government closures
The authors suggest that evidence of transmission among school children has yet to emerge.
Coronavirus: Six deaths and 39 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health provided the last figures at tonight’s briefing.
Government to negotiate new deal with private hospitals
The current deal to use private facilities during the Covid-19 crisis will not be extended beyond the end of June.
Young women in Ireland report being loneliest in EU, study finds
The findings were the first published from Eurofound’s living, working and Covid-19 online survey.
Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case
Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Angus Kebbell talks to a Hurunui River dairy farmer and DOC's chief scientist about how land use changes brought by irrigation are changing the river catchment water quality
Angus Kebbell talks to a Hurunui River dairy farmer and DOC's chief scientist about how land use changes brought by irrigation are changing the river catchment water quality
Scots mum, 28, who lost newborn baby tragically dies from lung inflammation weeks after cancer all clear
A MUM who lost her newborn baby and battled cancer twice has tragically died. Danielle Currie, 28, sadly passed away on May 11 – just weeks after being told she could leave Glasgow’s Be…
Gurgaon registers highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases, 115 test positive today
Gurgaon Civil Surgeon said the total cases have now jumped to 520, including 293 active cases. In the last 4 days alone, 236 cases emerged in the city.The doubling rate of cases is now one week in Gurgaon
Maharashtra govt hikes honorarium for doctors on bond and contract
According to the revised salaries, bonded doctors working in tribal belts will get ₹75,000 against ₹60,000 earlier.Maharashtra also announced a comprehensive personal accident cover of ₹50 lakh to all employees who are on active duty relating to survey, tracing, testing etc for covid-19
Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials amid safety concerns
The moves come after the WHO paused its hydroxychloroquine trial after The Lancet reported patients getting the drug had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats
Coronavirus update: India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.65 lakh, over 7,000 new cases in last 24 hours
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country increased to 165,799.Delhi saw its biggest spike in daily COVID-19 count as over 1,000 people had tested positive for the virus
Haryana minister bats for lockdown extension; curbs free movement at Delhi borders
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij also said if the central government will allow free movement of people after lockdown 4.0 ends, the state will follow the directions.He said Haryana would have been much better on the COVID-19 front had it not been impacted by Delhi
Tobacco industry pushing products that limit ability to fight Covid-19: WHO
WHO said that the tobacco industry has offered free branded masks and delivery to your door during quarantine and has lobbied for their products to be listed as ‘essential’.WHO launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them of tobacco industry tactics
Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000
As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases
Delhi registers record 1,106 Covid-19 positive cases in a day, tally hits 17,386
As per the Delhi health reports, 13 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours, total fatalities reached 398.At least 7,846 patients have recovered from coronavirus so far in Delhi while 9,142 cases are active, the health department said
Covid-19: With record 116 deaths in 24 hours, Maharashtra's toll crosses 2,000
The total number of cases also surpassed 62,000-mark after 2,683 more cases were reported since Thursday.A record 8,381 patients have been discharged after recovering from the highly contagious virus in the last 24 hours, said a health official
One more covid-19 death in Kerala, 62 new patients including two Air India crew
Except for one person infected through contact, 33 of Friday's new patients came from foreign countries and 23 came from other states, Vijayan said.With this, the state's recorded cases have reached 1,150
Coronavirus: Biggest spike in daily count, India at No. 9 among worst COVID-19-hit countries
The number of daily coronavirus cases in India hit a new high today.Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally inched towards 60,000-mark
India’s covid toll crosses China’s as cases rise steadily
The death rate in India has remained at 3.3%, while the global fatality rate hovers around 6%
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike in cases; tally past 20,000
The death toll in the state increased to 154 after nine more fatalities were reported since Thursday.A total of 11,313 patients have been discharged or cured of the highly contagious disease, including 765 such patients discharged today
France's coronavirus new deaths and cases slow down
France is to allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen from June 2 - though with more restrictions in Paris than elsewhere.The French health ministry said the number of fatalities rose by 52, or 0.2%, to 28,714, the fourth highest in the world
To avoid physical handling of tickets, TTEs to get magnifying glass: Railways
In order to prevent/reduce chances of infection, TTE staff may be asked to dispense with tie and coat.All the staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, hand gloves, head covers, sanitiser and soap so that they can perform their duty safely
Delhi govt converts five hotels into makeshift hospitals for Covid-19
Govt caps the price to be charged by the hotel for providing regular services like rooms, housekeeping, disinfection and food for the patients at ₹5,000 per day per person for five-star hotels
Covid-19 claims another doctor’s life in Lahore
A doctor in her 20s, who had tested positive for Covid-19 over 10 days ago, lost her life at a private hospital in Lahore after battling the infection for days.According to the health department,
Food security and sustainability during the pandemic
The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p
Trump says US 'terminating relationship' with WHO amid pandemic
US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has "total control" over it.
India victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy dying of coronavirus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst industrial disaster, are now dying from the novel coronavirus, with relatives and activists accusing the government of abandoning them and withholding treatment.
Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates
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Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?
In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.
'Why are we still struggling?' ask Australia bushfire victims
When the Australian bush went up in flames over the southern hemisphere summer, the world pulled together in support.
India's coronavirus death toll surpasses China's
India's coronavirus death toll overtook neighbouring China's on Friday, with 175 new deaths recorded in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to data from the health ministry.
Gyms in Kamloops, Okanagan adjusting to new normal; others never will
Some gyms in the Thompson-Okanagan are already filled with the sound of clanking weights and the hum of cardio machines, while some are still working out ho
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found e
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says
Condition in kids with possible COVID-19 link being studied in Canada
British Columbia and Alberta have become the latest provinces in Canada to investigate cases of an unusual syndrome in children, which doctors around the wo
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK - The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation hal
Coldstream closes boat launches on Kalamalka Lake due to high water
Due to continuously rising water levels in Kalamalka Lake, the District of Coldstream has closed all its boat launches.The District of Coldstream announced
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says
Six deadly lockdown sins
The lockdowns across the world will likely kill more people than they saved.
Tokyo hospital faces group infections as Japan fears second coronavirus wave
Infections in Tokyo rose to nearly 5,200 on Thursday, the highest among the country's 47 prefectures.
Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen
As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.
India’s virus deaths top China's as hot spots shift to poorer nations
India is the latest country whose coronavirus death toll has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started, as hot spots shift to de
Deep sea fishing ban periodreduced from 61 days to 47
The State government has reduced deep sea fishing ban period along coastal Karnataka from the earlier 61 days to 47 effective on June 15.Usually, the fishing ban is scheduled from June 1 to July 31. T
Four more test positive, five discharged in central region
Four patients hailing from the central region tested positive for COVID-19 here on Friday. Of the four, three hailed from Ariyalur district, while one belonged to Tiruchi district, according to the St
TTD to release white paper on all its immovable assets
Details to be uploaded on official website in order to usher in more transparency
Coronavirus | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat
State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic
Grand Anicut gets a fresh of lick of paint ahead of water release
The Grand Anicut (Kallanai), the ancient water regulator from where water is distributed for irrigation in the core delta districts, is being spruced up ahead of its opening next month.The Public Work
Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college
One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists
Health infra in Pune’s rural areas enough to cope with any emergency: authorities
Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Pune’s rural areas, the administration has the requisite medical infrastructure to cope with any sudden upsurge, authorities said on Friday. Five more deaths and over
ICMR-NIN to study community transmission tendencies in city
Rapid survey will be done in five containment areas from today: NIN director
India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China
This is the first time that the single-day spike crossed the 7,000 mark.
Five hotels to be extensions for private hospitals
This will increase number of beds that are available for COVID-19 patients, says Delhi government
Gas leak-affected people stage protest
They seek immediate shifting of LG Polymers plant
Backlog effect: Mumbai’s recovered cases jump from 8,650 to 16,008
1,447 fresh cases reported, taking city’s total COVID-19 cases close to 37,000-mark
GMR told to stop dredging in Kakinada
‘Dismantle bund close to mudflat’
Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district
Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised
Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe
Though the State government has extended the fishing season till June 14, the Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to end all fishing in the sea by the end of this month. The annual ban on fishing
COVID-19: Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine, says White House
The drug is not FDA-approved for the treatment of COVID-19 but it has been identified as a possible treatment for the infection
Coronavirus | India sees highest single-day increase in cases
Maharashtra, T.N. and Delhi account for over 56,000 cases
1,106 new coronavirus cases in Delhi in a day in record spike; death toll up by 82
Of the 82 deaths, only 13 have taken place in the past 24 hours, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said
Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation begins work on largest care centre
Facility in Pulianthope will house 1,728 patients; bed capacity to hit 10,000 soon
Odisha reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,723
63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th
Coronavirus | ICMR-NIN to take up rapid survey for COVID-19 in twin cities hotspots
The NIN director said this programme is being taken up in five containment zones or hotspot clusters selected randomly.
One more case in Shivamogga
One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie
Two cured in Kozhikode, one more tests positive
Two persons from Kozhikode district, who had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at the Government General Hospital, Kannur, were cured of the infection on Friday, while one more was tested positiv
People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal
Recent cases of deaths on trains were due to pre-existing medical conditions, says the Railways Minister
Worker’s body found in train toilet in Jhansi
It went undetected for four days after the Shramik Special left for Gorakhpur on May 23
Coronavirus lockdown | Punjab increases fines for norms violation
Penalty for not wearing masks raised to ₹500 from ₹200
Is there still a case for testing contacts?
Experts say targeted testing and limiting the number of deaths is the way forward
Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district
Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla
Coronavirus | Punjab Health Minister calls for fewer flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad
“Most of cases reported in Punjab are having travel histories in other States and countries,” Balbir Singh Sidhu said.
Quarantine costs a concern for Corporation
Authorities doubtful of sustaining services with depleting resources
Coronavirus | J&K sees spike in cases as locals return
128 new cases and one fatality recorded on Friday
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
At BIIRD, robots to turn physiotherapists
TTD-run orthopaedic hospital gets approval to purchase hi-tech equipment
Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers
There was no wire trap found on the field
Chief Minister says no community spread
‘TPR and CFR low in the State’
Coronavirus | Karnataka cases swell as 248 test positive
Maharashtra impact weighs heavily on case tally in the State; Kerala, Karnataka, A.P. register one death each
‘Circle of Love’ gathers steam in roti-for-migrants initiative
Informal group of volunteers who roused Mumbaikars into donating thepla rolls finds corporate support
Delhi records 1,000-plus cases second day in a row
Biggest single-day jump with 1,106 new COVID-19 infections
‘Handover used masks separately to conservancy workers’
Residents urged to use eco-friendly cloth masks instead of disposable ones
Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet
‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’
Webinar focusses on post-COVID scenario
'Government should spend more on science and technology'
Fresh spike of 874 cases takes T.N. past 20,000-mark
Chennai adds 618 patients to its tally
Only half of people with symptoms are self-isolating for a week, scientists warn
The worrying claim came to light as Sage released the minutes of more than 30 of their meetings to date
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
Monkeys 'ran away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician'
Locals filmed what they say is one of the monkeys sat in a tree chewing one of the sample collection kits
Expert suggests it could be too soon to lift lockdown - this is why
The government is 'taking some risk' in relaxing social distancing measures, according to Prof John Edmunds
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
Plan for stronger care homes lockdown to stop coronavirus spread 'was rejected'
A proposal put forward by Public Health England urging for a stronger lockdown of care homes was rejected by the Government, before 10,000 residents died of Covid-19
Police probe claims mum died after NHS staff gave her accidental paracetamol overdose
Laura Higginson, 30, was being treated for suspected pneumonia when she died at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside in April 2017. Her husband Antony said he only found out about the overdose when his GP gave him a copy of the post-mortem.
UK coronavirus death toll set to pass 38,000 as 177 more lives lost in hospitals
The UK's true coronavirus death toll is much higher - more than 47,000 in all settings, including hospitals and care homes - and is the second highest total in the world
HS2 bosses slammed for clearing ancient woodland during wildlife breeding season
EXCLUSIVE The Government gave the green light for construction work to start on the £106billion high-speed line between London and Birmingham despite fears over the spread of coronavirus on building sites
Two-thirds of Brits pledge to do more for their local community when pandemic ends
A survey of 2,000 adults suggests the pandemic has brought people together, with two-thirds of those wanting to continue the community spirit when the crisis ends
Russia sparks space race with the US by announcing plans for an orbital station
The plans revealed by the Kremlin will start after the International Space Station is scrapped in around 2030 and will allow it to launch “far-out” missions to the moon and Mars
Giant 40ft whale washes up on Essex beach as mission launched to move body
A 40ft whale has washed up on Clacton beach in Essex, with police and other organisations including Big Blue Ocean Cleanup now working out how to move the dead animal
Scientist warns it's not safe to have barbecues despite Boris Johnson's green light
Professor Sally Bloomfield, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, today warned that sharing cutlery and crockery at barbecues is "dangerous", despite the Prime Minister saying yesterday that people in England can hold garden gatherings from Monday
Monkeys run away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician
Alarms have been sounded as locals fear the infection might spread following the bizarre incident reported at the Meerut Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
'Frightened' NHS tracer slams 'dreadful' system while waiting to make first call
EXCLUSIVE An NHS contact tracer is scared of speaking to her first coronavirus case more than 24 hours on from the 'shambolic' launch of the Test and Trace system
Half of Brits with coronavirus symptoms 'have not self-isolated for a week'
Behavioural experts have warned the government's Sage committee of low compliance with the new track and test system to tackle coronavirus and ease the lockdown further
Coronavirus is 'still lurking so we must be prepared for new outbreaks,' WHO expert says
The World Health Organisation's Covid-19 special envoy, Dr David Nabarro warned the virus "has not gone away" as he urged caution after lockdown measures were eased in England
Enormous pod of dolphins frolic in sea 'thanks to coronavirus lockdown'
The animals can be seen jumping out of the water around a fisherman's boat as he worked in the Cacaluta Bay, in Huatulco, Mexico
Clumsy rhino at Edinburgh Zoo crashes into fence after getting head stuck in bucket
Qabid, Edinburgh zoo's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, was filmed by his keepers as he waited for his dinner to arrive
Village rocked by pandemic 354 years ago where Matt Hancock's ancestors perished
EXCLUSIVE: 354 years on from Eyam's 14-month plague hell, we speak to direct descendants of those who survived in the Peak District village to learn the lessons Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s ancestors could teach us all about lockdown
Wuhan wet market 'was not where coronavirus started but was super-spreader site'
The state-backed Chinese Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said genetic evidence proves coronavirus originated from bats before it jumped to humans
Newborn baby buried alive in mud survives after miraculous rescue by villagers
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The boy was only spotted after his tiny leg was seen poking out of the soil by some housebuilders who heard his faint cries
Anti-abortion protesters 'upsetting clients' as they return to picket Perth clinic
Marie Stopes' spokeswoman for the safe access zones campaign, Jacquie O’Brien, said picketers had no understanding of the harm they caused.
Attenborough to set out vision for future in new book
The book will reflect on the broadcaster's career, exploring and documenting the natural world, and the decline of the planet's environment and biodiversity he has observed.
'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19
Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.
Investigation launched into 'horrific' cases of alleged child neglect
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer announced the investigation on Friday after the death of Willow Dunn and discovery of two teenage boys at a home in Stafford.
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story
The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.
Revealed – Over 300,000 people in the East of England don’t have a ‘local’ park
While many people are learning to appreciate the outdoors more during the lockdown, environmental campaigners are warning of the threat population growth is posing to green spaces in the East of England.
Dentists warn of delays to reopening surgeries after surprise statement
Don’t expect to be back in the dentist’s chair on Monday week - that was the blunt warning from local surgeries after the government announced dental services could restart from June 8.
People Are Livid At The YouTuber Who Secretly ‘Rehomed’ Her Adopted Son With Autism
Myka Stauffer is in hot water after she released a video revealing that she secretly rehomed her adopted son with autism that she had built her brand on.
Globe editorial: Canada has to fix what ails the country’s nursing homes
Governments – particularly Ontario and Quebec – clearly need to do a better job of inspecting homes, and insisting on (and paying for) better levels of staffing, training and equipment
Shots fired during Denver protest of George Floyd’s death
No immediate reports of injuries; shots were reportedly fired as protesters leaving
WHO and 37 countries launch alliance aimed at sharing tools to tackle coronavirus pandemic
The effort aims to provide a one-stop shop for scientific knowledge, data and intellectual property amid a pandemic that has infected more than 5.8 million people and killed more than 360,000
Test backlogs hit record levels in South Africa as global supplies are rationed
South Africa, which has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the African continent, is at the mercy of global suppliers who arbitrarily allocate their test kits to the world’s continents and then to specific countries, according to health officials
Sweltering temperatures make life and work in nursing homes even more difficult
Inadequate cooling systems result in uncomfortable residents and staff who tire quickly and move more slowly
Monkeys run off with blood samples of four COVID-19 patients in India
A troop snatched test samples from a laboratory technician at a medical college, authorities say
B.C. hospice’s refusal to provide medical assistance in dying sparks criticism, questions about future
Angelina Ireland, who heads the Delta Hospice Society, said politicians at the municipal, provincial and federal level who disagree with the Christian basis of its stance against medically assisted death should build another facility to provide the service
Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
Researchers argue that points to Canada’s ongoing failure to protect endangered species
Connecting with nursing home residents with dementia a challenge for families during pandemic
As residents struggle to understand visitation ban, relatives turn to food delivery and video chats
ANU: Job and income losses halted, confidence rising
Average hours worked increased from 32.3 per week in April to 32.8 per week in May, according to a study by the Australian National University’s (ANU) Centre for Social Research and Methods.
MySejahtera App To Implement QR Code Support Next Month
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that the MySejahtera contact tracing application will implement QR code support on 1 June
A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs
Motorola may launch a phone called the One Fusion Plus soon. Its existing leak appears to show that it will, unlike its immediate predecessor, have a display with a waterdrop-style notch. Now, it seems to have surfaced on Geekbench 5 with a different SoC too.
Why US, Europe were hit harder by Covid-19? Scientists look at regional disparities, immune system
Researchers examined differences in genetics and immune system responses, separate virus strains and regional contrasts in obesity levels and general health.
WHO, 37 nations launch alliance to share tools to tackle Covid-19 pandemic
“WHO recognises the important role that patents play in fuelling innovation but this is a time when people must take priority,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online news briefing.
Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe Covid-19
Roche said in a statement that it had joined forces with Gilead for a global phase III clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of using tocilizumab combined with remdesivir in hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 pneumonia.
Six more people have died from COVID-19 as well as 39 new cases today
Health Officials have reported this evening that 6 people with COVID-19 have died bringing the total to 1,645 in Ireland...
Department of Agriculture issue Status Red forest fire warning
The Department of Agriculture has issued a Status Red forest fire warning that will remain in place across the June Bank Holiday weekend
Five drug companies told to recall diabetes medication amid cancer fears
Five US pharmaceutical companies have been told to recall their versions of a type of diabetes medication after tests found worrying levels of a chemical linked to cancer.Several batches of metformin, which is widely used to reduce excess blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, tested positive for unsafe
Puffy 'cotton ball' clouds are a rocket launch's most common nightmare. Here's why they delayed SpaceX's historic flight.
SpaceX and NASA delayed their historic astronaut launch on Wednesday after puffy clouds rolled in. They're the biggest threats to a rocket launch.
City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism
The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method. The city initially reported 636 coronavirus-related deaths for April, a figure
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use of shared communion cups. A federal health official on Friday said the Centers for Disease Control and
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, is one of
Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Taking 4th Place Globally, Mumbai COVID-19 Cases Rise by 1,437 on Friday
A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day.
Amid Surge in Coronavirus-related Death Toll, Delhi Govt Permits Use of Wood For Cremation of COVID-19 Patients
Further, directions have issued regarding providing protective personal equipment (PPE) kits to civic staff working at cremation ghats.
COVID-19: Over 7,400 Cases Reported in Last 24 Hours, Biggest Single-Day Spike so Far; Total Tally Crosses 1.65 Lakh | Key Points
However, the recovery and discharge rate in COVID-19 cases has accelerated. "A total of 67,691 people have recovered from coronavirus in the country so far and in the last 24 hours 3,266 patients were found to have been cured.
Lockdown in Gurugram: 18 More Areas Added to Containment Zones - Full List Here
Of the 123 cases reported yesterday, 92 of these were from Gurgaon, Faridabad and Sonipat alone. Gurgaon reported one more death, according to the state health department's daily bulletin.
'These problems are all of our problems:' Nick Collison donates to NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Nick Collison announced Friday that he donated $20,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in memory of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and "so many other people whose lives weren't valued because of the color of their skin."
Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW is headed to Verizon
The name has been revealed through a regulatory filing.
Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet Integrates With Gemini Crypto Exchange
Gemini, the crypto asset exchange founded by the Winklevoss Twins, has become the first exchange to partner with Samsung, the companies announced on Thursday. S
Europe divided on pace of lockdown easing says Euronews poll
The desire to ease restrictions in Italy, France and Germany is tempered by anxieties about the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection, an exclusive Euronews survey shows.
Irish-American priest set to be beatified may have died of coronavirus
A 19th Century Irish-American priest set to be beatified by the Catholic Church may have died from a form of coronavirus. Father Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, died in 1890 during the Russian Flu Pandemic that killed one million people globally and 13,000 people in the United States.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved’
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker
Mike Brown was known well around Southampton General Hospital for his love of spicy food and cheeky sense of humour.
MP Suzanne Webb backs plan to honour key workers
Plans to honour key workers for their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic have been backed by a Black Country MP.
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
12 more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire
A further 12 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games organisers to 'monitor' social distancing situation
Organisers of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have said they will be "monitoring the situation" around social distancing as part of their preparations for the event.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers
A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.
Coronavirus cash boost for Dudley transport workers
Transport workers will see their coronavirus funding quadrupled after council bosses backed down in a pay row.
The day the beef war broke out
The tabloids portrayed it as a re-run of the Battle of Waterloo.
Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham
A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.
Plea after nappies, tins of paint and food dumped in recycling bins
The wrong rubbish has been dumped in house recycling bins promoting a plea from councillors.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Communities show support during final Clap For Carers
People across the country marked the final weekly Clap for Carers.
Changes to road layouts being 'considered' in Walsall to help social distancing
Council bosses in Walsall are "carefully considering" measures to make social distancing easier for pedestrians, including widening pavements.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
US Leaves WHO in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says President Trump
U.S. President Trump said the country will leave the WHO, alleging the agency protected China in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Radiation Experiments Performed on US Citizens
During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted experiments with radioactive substances on men, women, pregnant women, children, and infants.
SpaceX's Prototype Starship Exploded In Giant Fireball Mid-Testing
SpaceX's Starship prototype exploded in a ball of fire during testing on Friday, one day before the company is due to jointly launch the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in nearly a decade.
Explore the history and future of America in space with Fox Nation
As the world awaits the launch of NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station, Fox Nation is giving its subscribers access to an extensive library of shows that explore America's history and future in space.
Possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C inflammatory condition reported in children at Texas pediatric hospitals
At least two children’s hospitals in Texas have recently treated pediatric patients for a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that experts have said is likely related to the novel coronavirus.
Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat
Border crossings continue despite the ban instituted by President Trump.
Minnesota coronavirus deaths hit new single-day mark at 35, officials say
Minnesota recorded the state's highest single-day total of coronavirus deaths Thursday, with 35 people succumbing to the virus, state Department of Health officials said Thursday.
'Egregious and unacceptable' alligator incident being investigated in South Carolina
A South Carolina town is investigating how a massive alligator was removed from a mini-golf course this week, according to local officials.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid created massive magma chamber that lasted millions of years, study shows
The asteroid that slammed into Earth some 66 million years ago and wiped out the dinosaurs also produced a gigantic pool of magma many times larger than the crater at the center of Yellowstone National Park, new research reveals.
As China's coronavirus shutdowns end, air pollutants rise to traditional levels
As economic activity resumes in China following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are rising to traditional standards for the first time this year.
Police probe claims mum-of-two died after hospital gave her paracetamol overdose by accident and ‘didn’t tell family’
A POLICE probe has been launched over claims a mum-of-two died after NHS hospital doctors gave her a paracetamol overdose by accident and did not tell her family. Laura Higginson, 30, died during t…
Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown
As part of the I’m In campaign, Leeds City Colleage have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support
Anxiety mounts over COVID-19 spread in Kogi after index cases
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced two cases of the coronavirus in Kogi. Although those were the state's index cases,
Lai: Buhari taking Nigeria to the next level of irreversible change
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari is taking the country to the next level of irreversible change.
82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers from COVID-19 in Osun
An 82-year-old woman in Osun state has recovered from coronavirus. Rafiu Isamotu, commissioner for health in the state, broke the news on Friday evening. Isamotu said the woman recovered after
Over 1,000 cases recorded in four days as Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll surpasses 9,000
Three months after Nigeria confirmed its index COVID-19 case, more than 9,000 cases have now been recorded. Between May 26 and May 29, the country recorded a total of 1,234
REVEALED: Kogi’s index case is chief imam of Kabba
The community in Kogi from which the index case of the coronavirus was recorded says the virus was contracted within the state.
Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases
The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.
Delhi High Court seeks report from govt on lack of facilities to cremate COVID-19 patients' dead bodies
Observing that this was violative of the rights of the dead, the court has sought a detailed status report from the Delhi government.
COVID-19 in live updates: India sees highest single day jump as cases cross 1.65 lakh; recovery rate hikes to 42.88%
Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with nearly 60,000 positive cases of infection and close to 2,000 deaths.
COVID-19 in India live updates: Gurugram adds 18 new containment zones as cases increase, total 63
Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with nearly 60,000 positive cases of infection and close to 2,000 deaths.
Car Spins Out Of Control And Hits Police Officer Who Was Directing Traffic On Jalan Kuching
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Sanwo-olu marks first year in office with frontline health workers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu marked his one year in office with awards for some healthcare workers who have contributed to helping the state managing the Coronavirus pandemic.
1 dead, 8 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday.
Cross River takes a swipe on FG over COVID-19, we should be your pride, not your shame
Cross River state government has taken swipe on the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state as regards the coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in The Lancet
First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport
Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.
WHO scales up support to fight COVID-19, as Borno discharges 135 patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Manager in Northeast, Dr Collins Owili has said that the UN health agency has been providing technical support to ministries of health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
The Recipe for Efficient Protein Synthesis
Scientists have studied more than 30 thousand variants of genetic sequences encoding two fluorescent proteins in order to determine which characteristics of mRNA can increase the efficiency of translation.
Caution needed on cross-country Covid-19 comparisons
Countries across the world currently report widely different mortality experiences with Covid-19 and this results in apparently very different disease impacts being reported in different countries.
Six more deaths from Covid-19, 39 additional cases
Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 1,645.
Over half of NI Covid deaths were care home residents
More than 700 people in Northern Ireland have died as a result of coronavirus, over half of whom were residents of care homes, according to figures released today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
Virus tolls surge in Americas as Europe reopens
The death toll from the coronavirus has spiked again in the United States, and Latin America's pandemic crisis deepened, as Europe's reopening from lockdown continued.
Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue
A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.
SpaceX gets FAA approval for Starship flight tests
SpaceX has received an FAA license allowing the company to carry out suborbital flight tests of its Starship next-generation launch vehicle.
Bust of Luke Kelly in Dublin vandalised again
The bust of Dubliner Luke Kelly has been vandalised again.It's the fifth time the art piece on G...
Six more coronavirus-related deaths and 29 cases announced
Six more coronavirus patients have died in Ireland taking the death toll to 1,645.A further 29 c...
Morning top 5: COVID-19 latest; Brexit memo; and Women's Aid calls
The two-week quarantine period for people arriving into Ireland from abroad may be lifted for som...
More than 38,000 doctors volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
On March 25, the government had made an appeal to doctors, including the retired ones, to come forward and join the efforts to fight the pandemic. "38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic," an official said.
Anil Vij bats for lockdown extension, says free movement at borders will lead to surge in COVID-19 cases
Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the Haryana districts adjoining Delhi during the past week, Vij had on Thursday issued orders for sealing borders with the national capital.
1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths
A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.
The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
In new studies that test the population more broadly, the percentage of people who have been infected so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the threshold known as herd immunity, at which the virus can no longer spread widely.
File report on plea against declaring pvt hospital as COVID-19 institute: HC to Delhi govt
The plea was filed by Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) Residents Welfare Association (RWA) and others challenging the May 16 order of the Delhi government declaring Ujala Cygnus Orthocare Hospital - with 40 isolation wards- as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital.
Facial reconstruction provides glimpse of priest who died 900 years ago
Experts in the U.K. have reconstructed the face of a priest who died 900 years ago. The priest’s skeleton was discovered at Lincoln Cathedral in England earlier this year. Analysis of the remains
Cuomo must respond to Long Island strip club seeking to open amid coronavirus, judge says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has to respond by early June to a federal lawsuit by a Long Island strip club that has sought to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak, a judge ruled
Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission
A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine, set out to find more
Coronavirus began spreading in US as early as late January, CDC says
Coronavirus began slowly spreading in the US as early as late January or early February — and went undetected for a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis’ gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the
Murder hornets resurface in Washington state and Canada
Murder hornets have resurfaced in Washington state and appear to have reached British Columbia in Canada, officials said.
FDA asks drugmakers to recall several diabetes drugs over contaminants
US health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The Food
Family of public defender strangled to death on Turks and Caicos files wrongful death suit
The family of the Long Island public defender found strangled to death at Club Med on Turks and Caicos two years ago has filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit, according to a new report. The son
George Floyd protests could spark coronavirus surge in Minnesota
Health officials warn that the mass protests roiling Minneapolis in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death could have the unintended consequence of a spike in coronavirus cases in Minnesota,
Bald eagle nest spotted in Cape Cod for first time in 115 years
Bald eagle numbers in Massachusetts have soared so far in 2020, according to state wildlife officials. They described the ascension as “a dramatic uptick,” with more than 70 active nests located
New York’s nursing home horrors are even worse than you think
Patricia Castillo remembers when the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center, where her mother lived, notified her that a patient had just been admitted from a nearby Niagara County hospital with
Building a better boot camp: How to make Marines during the pandemic — and beyond
Picture Marine Corps boot camp. You probably see a huge drill instructor screaming directly into the face of a determined young recruit. Well, all that’s on hold for now. Roughly 2,000 new recruits
Healthy people should wear masks only if caring for coronavirus patients, WHO says
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don’t exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the
Dormant ‘zombie fires’ are burning in the Arctic again
Fierce fires that have lain dormant for months are igniting once again across the Arctic region. The so-called “zombie fires,” which are remnants of record blazes seen last year, may be
China reveals plan for ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station to rival ISS
China has outlined plans to build an orbiting science lab by 2023. The “Heavenly Palace” station will house six people and serve as a test bed for experiments on astronomy, technology and
Inside a coronavirus hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI – It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning
South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus
Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples from lab worker
A mob of monkeys stormed a lab worker in India and snatched several coronavirus-positive blood samples — causing outbreak-fearing neighbors to go ape, according to a report Friday. In the totally
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.
Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm
Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
While India is easing a more than two-month long nationwide lockdown that was aimed at reining in the spread of the disease, the battle against the virus rages within its strained hospital system.
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Use of distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures credited with giving the Jewish state an official COVID-19 death toll of around 280, equivalent to 31 per million inhabitants.
Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil
According to Health Ministry data, 26,417 new cases were confirmed in a 24 hour-period ending late Thursday.
Surge in rats across UK as 45 per cent more of us call pest control
According to Rentokil Pest Control, there was a 79% increase in traffic to its “signs of rats” webpage in April
The lost lidos of Wales, the history behind them and the one that's been transformed
Many lidos in south Wales were built by unemployed miners during the depression in the 1930s
Pontardawe-based care recruitment company finds 100 extra staff in 10 weeks
One care manager stated that the without the National Bank of Medical & Care Professionals they would have been 'up a creek without a paddle'
Tributes to woman found dead in park
Emergency services were called out to Springfield Park in West Derby at around 6.30am today
5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration
The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area
Trading standards agency goes after $346 "anti-5G" USB stick that's really a $6 thumb drive
A firm called BioShield Distribution is offering a product called the 5GBioShield, which "provides protection for your home and family, thanks to the wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser, which can be worn or placed near to a smartphone or any other…
IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine
Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.
GSK plans to produces one billion doses of vaccine adjuvant for COVID-19
GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
Maha has 116 COVID deaths, highest 24-hr toll
Mumbai/Nagpur: With 116 deaths reported on Friday, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day. “As many as 2,682 more people have tested positive of coronavirus today, taking the total count in the state to 62,228. One hundred and sixteen people have succumbed to the disease today. Till now, 2,098 deaths have […]
Corona takes big leap in Nagpur : 46 cases in single day, Naik Talao new hot-spot
Nagpur: As many as 46 people including a Mahadula resident man who returned from Bihar, tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Most of them belonged to Naik Talao vicinity, where 15 members of a family tested positive for the virus borne disease. Besides, several cases from Pachpaoli quarantine centre, Tanga Stand, Seva […]
Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur
Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]
Watch live: The World Health Organization holds a press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic
WHO is holding a press briefing on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Xi replies to letter from scientific, technological workers
President Xi Jinping on Friday encouraged scientific and technological workers across China to make new and greater contributions to building China into a global power in science and technology.
The Fort Detrick horror: a closer look at the US’ largest biochemical weapons research center
The Trump administration seems to turn a blind eye to growing international appeals for an investigation into an infectious disease research lab under the US Army, which once again shows its irresponsibility and arrogance on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, observers said.
With 4,706 corona deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities
India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.
Now, a new record every day: Telangana records 158 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths
Telangana's toll in the pandemic has now risen to 67
Covid19 cases in Karnataka hit double century mark as 248 test positive on Friday
While neighboring Maharashtra contributed over 90% of the positive cases, Bengaluru city is slowly showing dangerous trends
No community transmission in Kerala so far, says state health minister
The number of virus tests has increased and nearly 3000 tests are being done per day, she said.
Highest per-day spike of 827 positive cases in Tamil Nadu, death toll up to 145
Migrants and returnees account for more than 100 positives on Thursday
Economists must collaborate courageously
To navigate pandemic trade-offs, policymakers need syntheses.
Safety fears over drug hyped to treat the coronavirus spark global confusion
A study that suggested using hydroxychloroquine — a malaria drug — to treat people with COVID-19 could be dangerous has slowed clinical trials, but the study itself has also been questioned.
WATCH LIVE | Mkhize outlines Covid-19 interventions as SA moves to level 3
Health minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize on Friday was expected to hold a press briefing on Covid-19 health interventions as the country moves to lockdown level 3.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Attenborough to set out vision for future in new book
The book will reflect on the broadcaster's career, exploring and documenting the natural world, and the decline of the planet's environment and biodiversity he has observed.
Investigation launched into 'horrific' cases of alleged child neglect
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer announced the investigation on Friday after the death of Willow Dunn and discovery of two teenage boys at a home in Stafford.
Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner
The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story
The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.
Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death
DENVER — Shots were fired and protesters blocked traffic during a demonstration in downtown Denver to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. — Sparsely populated Lowndes County, deep in Alabama’s old plantation country, has the sad distinction of having both the state’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
Contact tracing indicates Campbellton COVID-19 cluster might have spread to other parts of N.B.
New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said the Campbellton cluster of COVID-19 cases might have already spread to other parts of the province.
'I am angry': New Brunswick premier says COVID-19 setback is a wake-up call
In an interview with CTV Atlantic anchor Steve Murphy, New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs says he feels angry about the province's recent setback, and says it is a wake-up call for all New Brunswick residents.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121
Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.
Bangladesh reports 2,523 new virus cases, a daily record; deaths hit 582
Bangladesh has reported a record 2,523 new coronavirus cases in a day, bringing the tally of infections to 42,844.
Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful
Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.
Move over James Bond: India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan
Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.
COVID-19 patient on oxygen support says United Hospital is asking him to leave
In what is the latest in a string of complaints against the United Hospital, a coronavirus patient has said the private facility is asking him to move to "some other hospital".
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries, including Bangladesh, and the World Health Organisation appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.
Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts
Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.
Scientists revise timelines for coronavirus spread
The first confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and the United States, discovered in January, did not ignite the epidemics that followed, according to a close analysis of hundreds of viral genomes.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning relatives looked on, as a body bag was loaded into an ambulance and taken away to a cemetery.
Body of Kanna Lakshminarayana's daughter-in-law handed over to family after post-mortem
The body of Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Kanna Lakshminarayana's daughter-in-law was handed over to the family after post-mortem.
Global coronavirus cases top 5.8 mn
Russia records 30% rise in daily fatalities; 3,503 recoveries in 24 hrs take Italy total to 150,000, death toll at 33,142
Andhra Pradesh government doctors association treat all doctors equally
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Government Doctors Association (APGDA) appealed to the State government to treat all the doctors equally by paying equal salaries and providing equal perks.Dr Pidakala Shyam...
Kurnool: 3 security guards sacked as Covid-19 patient attempts to flee
Following the missing of Covid-19 patient from the Kurnool Government General hospital, the hospital authorities have suspended three security guards.
With 232 deaths, Russia records highest single-day coronavirus toll
Russia's comparatively low mortality rate continues to raise questions among experts both in Russia and in the West, with some suggesting that the country's government may be underreporting.
ICMR-NIN to conduct rapid Covid survey in Hyderabad
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a rapid survey
One more COVID-19 death in Kerala; 62 new cases reported
A health worker, two cabin crew of Air India Express and two prisoners were among the 62 who tested positive in Kerala on Friday, taking the total tally of infections in the state to 1,150.
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000.
West Bengal reports 7 more COVID-19 fatalities, death toll crosses 300
West Bengal reported seven more COVID-19 fatalities on Friday, pushing the death toll due to the disease in the state beyond the 300-mark.
Adilabad geared up to tackle locust menace
Agriculture, horticulture and other department officials are prepared to tackle a possible invasion by locust swarms.
Govt plan new deal with private hospitals before second wave of coronavirus
The government will seek to negotiate a new deal with private hospitals from the end of June.
Majority of those who died with Covid-19 had underlying condition, figures reveal
The median age of those who died after contracted the coronavirus is 83, the figures reveal.
Half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms and understood need to self-isolate
Almost half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms, in a controlled experiment conducted by the ESRI.
Quarantine will cease within fortnight, Ryanair CEO claims
Michael O’Leary criticises handling of reopening and says ‘thousands’ booking flights
Covid-19 contact-tracing calls fell more than half during May
Calls fell from 8,000 a week at start of month to 3,800 as incidence of virus diminished
Coronavirus: Three more deaths, 17 new cases reported in North
New statistics show care home residents account for more than half of region’s Covid-19 deaths
Coronavirus: HSA says 800 workplace inspections carried out since May 18th
Authority claims ‘high level of compliance’ is part of the return-to-work safety protocol in meat plants
Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June
Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity
GPs and home visits
A chara, – I hope that the ongoing deliberations of our Oireachtas Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response will also include an examination of how GPs deliver medical care to patients confined to their homes.
Private hospital care expected to resume in July but bitterness over State deal remains
State will take control of facilities again if future Covid surge appears imminent
33% of medication errors missed by electronic health records systems, study finds
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
1,000-year-old Viking boat found buried on Norwegian island
May 29 (UPI) -- Officials in a Norwegian county announced a 1,000-year-old Viking ship has been found buried on the same island where a ship of similar vintage was found six months earlier.
Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand
May 29 (UPI) -- As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.
CVS opens 1,000 drive-through COVID-19 testing sites across 30 states
May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. pharmacy chain CVS on Friday opened 1,000 additional COVID-19 drive-through test sites at locations across more than 30 states and in Washington, D.C.
Uber introduces $50 Hourly rate option
May 29 (UPI) -- Uber launched a new feature called Hourly that allows riders to book trips by the hour and add destinations within that time frame as needed, the company announced Friday.
Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds for world record
May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man turned a sour taste into a sweet achievement when he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record.
Emergency health transport can carry surprise big bills
Money is the last thing on anyone's mind during a medical emergency, but new research shows many patients could be hit with huge bills for that ambulance drive or helicopter flight to the hospital.
VA to reopen hospitals for compensation and pension exams
May 29 (UPI) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs, with a backlog of 114,000 cases, announced that it will resume in-person disability examinations at some VA medical centers.
World's largest electric plane takes 28-minute first flight
May 29 (UPI) -- The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.
Astronomers share video of black hole outburst
May 29 (UPI) -- Scientists with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new video Friday showing a pair of jets exploding from a black hole located 10,000 light-years from Earth. Chandra recorded the jets approaching speeds of nearly 80 percent the speed of light.
33% of drug errors missed by electronic health records systems
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
Prescriptions for anti-malarial drugs rose 2,000% after Trump support
A new study finds that prescriptions rose sharply for two anti-malarial drugs that President Donald Trump claimed could help prevent or treat COVID-19.
Midlands Air Ambulance lands on Cannock Park Golf Course as golfer collapses and dies
Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)
Pasadena family mourns death of father from COVID-19, six days before 65th birthday
Antelmo Garcia was always careful about protecting himself, his family says. At work in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, he asked to wear a mask and was told no. He died days before his 65th birthday.
Ding dong... treat! Chicago area neighbors bring back prank with a positive twist
A new version of ding dong ditch, where you leave gifts for families, is bringing neighbors together in Elgin and South Elgin, Illinois.
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses – here’s what it actually does
The world is in the middle of a global pandemic, and for many people, germs and bacteria have become the number one enemy in everyday life.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
J&J's Ebola vaccine wins EU regulatory panel backing
(Reuters) - A panel of the European health regulator on Friday recommended approving Johnson & Johnson’s two-dose experimental vaccine for Ebola in the European Union.
South Africa conducts tests to curb African swine fever outbreak
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is conducting extensive testing and investigations to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after it was detected in the country’s Eastern Cape province, the third known outbreak this year, government said on Friday.
Factbox: Who's involved in Libya's war and why
(Reuters) - The conflict between Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), recognised by the United Nations, and the eastern-based forces of Khalifa Haftar has become a cauldron for foreign rivals.
Opioid overdoses on the rise in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s opioid-related deaths have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic began, the country’s chief public health officer said on Friday.
Norway plans $369 million green industry investments
OSLO (Reuters) - The Norwegian government proposes spending 3.6 billion Norwegian crowns ($369 million) on investments to make its economy greener as it gradually emerges from coronavirus lockdowns, the government said on Friday.
Some medics say they are muzzled in Egypt’s coronavirus response
CAIRO (Reuters) - At dusk on April 10, police entered an apartment in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, and arrested ophthalmologist Hany Bakr.
City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
ZURICH (Reuters) - Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.
Exclusive: Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials
PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi has temporarily stopped recruiting new COVID-19 patients for two clinical trials on hydroxychloroquine and will no longer supply the anti-malaria drug to treat COVID-19 until concerns about safety are cleared up, it said on Friday.
Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.
France's coronavirus new deaths and cases slow down
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus deaths rose by less than 100 for the ninth day running on Friday and new confirmed cases slowed again as the country gears up for easing lockdown.
Coronavirus carers left 'in limbo' as Italian region vetoes budget rise
MILAN (Reuters) - Authorities in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the centre of one of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, have rebuffed requests to top up health service budgets to cover huge increases in services from homecare operators.
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
EU regulator wants more data on malaria drug's use for COVID-19
(Reuters) - Healthcare professionals should closely monitor COVID-19 patients receiving malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for serious side effects, the European health regulator said on Friday, stressing the need for in-depth clinical data on benefits and risks.
Coronavirus ravages strategic Russian region
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is sweeping through some of the mountain villages of Russia’s far-flung Dagestan region and they are struggling to treat patients properly, protect medics or even count the dead, five local officials said.
U.S. hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals said they have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment, after several studies suggested it is not effective and may pose significant risks.
In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.
Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance
LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
(This May 28 story, adds dropped word “Smart” in paragraph 4 and corrects designation in paragraph 12 to nurse, not doctor)
UK science advisory board publishes minutes of meetings in push for transparency over virus
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) published minutes from its first meetings on Friday as part of a pledge for transparency around discussions over the government’s guidance on dealing with COVID-19.
Russia reports record one-day rise in coronavirus deaths
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday reported 232 deaths from the new coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 4,374.
French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic
PARIS (Reuters) - Fewer people died in France in early May than in the same period in the two previous years following high excess death rates during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in March-April, statistics agency INSEE said on Friday.
Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.
Great, Now Murder Hornets Are Turning Up in New Places
The fucking murder hornets are spreading.
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck Earth at ‘Deadliest Possible Angle,’ New Research Suggests
When the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth, it struck at an angle that maximised its destructive potential, according to new computer simulations of the catastrophic event.
900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast
The government has given a controversial plan for a solar farm the go ahead, with the mammoth 900 acre site set to be the country's largest array of panels by some margin; and requiring the biggest battery we've ever seen too.
Greece Will Open to International Tourists but Ban Travellers From Covid-19 Hotspots
The Greek government announced today that it will open up to international tourists from 29 different countries on 15 June, according to the English-language Greek news outlet Ekathimerini. People from countries with high infection rates for the coronavirus, including the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, and Brazil, will not be allowed to enter Greece.
Managers weigh weather odds in deciding next Crew Dragon launch attempt
Mission managers are weighing a motley mix of weather models, safety criteria and astronaut workload considerations as they decide when SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft might have the best chance to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX Starship test vehicle explodes moments after test-firing
A full-size prototype of SpaceX’s Starship violently exploded in South Texas moments after a test-firing of its Raptor engine Friday, dealing a setback to the company’s next-generation reusable rocket program.
Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest
The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect
Newly Discovered Pygmy Seahorse Species Is the Size of a Fingernail
This tiny creature is the first of its kind discovered near the continent of Africa
Chinese CDC Now Says The Wuhan Wet Market Wasn't The Origin of The Virus
Experts still don't know where the new coronavirus came from.
How New Zealand Used Evidence-Based Policies to Beat The Pandemic
The day the US mourned reaching a tragic milestone - 100,000 novel coronavirus deaths - people on the other side of the world in New Zealand celebrated a much more hopeful one: No new coronavirus cases over the prior five days.
Study Reveals Why Large Groups of Humans Are Hopeless in a Crisis
Humans are social animals and that's usually a good thing. But while there might be safety in numbers under some circumstances, new psychological research suggests human connection isn't always a good thing.
Boys End Up in Hospital After Trying to Gain Superpowers From a Black Widow Bite
Three boys from Bolivia let a black widow spider bite them in the hopes of gaining Spider-Man's powers, but they ended up in hospital instead.
Prosecutor: Officer laid on George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes
The officer held a knee to Floyd's neck for nearly three minutes after he became unresponsive.
4 more COVID-19 deaths in Telangana; 117 fresh cases, tally now 2256
4 more people succumbed to the coronavirus in Telangana pushing the death toll to 67, while 117 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday taking the tally to 2,256, authorities said.
NZTA negotiating on new cost of Transmission Gully – paying advance of $14m
News from NZTA Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency is making an advance payment to the builder of the Transmission Gully project to reflect the costs of the Covid-19 work shutdown.
300 per cent increase in library members during lockdown, and record online access
News from WCC Wellington City Libraries’ online services broke every record in the book during the covid-19 alerts. As the lockdown started in March, the Libraries welcomed over 1,110 new members, a 300% increase compared to 2019.
A Tokyo Hospital Is Livestreaming Surgeries in Virtual Reality
The Tokyo Women's Medical University started livestreaming surgery in virtual reality as a COVID-19 safety measure that may make education more accessible.
Fashion Magazine Roasts SpaceX’s Dorky Space Suit
Not everybody is happy with the glamorous, yet not-quite-catwalk-ready design of SpaceX's space suit, shown off at this Wednesday's launch attempt.
Interstellar Visitor May Be One of Rarest Objects In Universe
A team of scientists think the interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua might actually be a hydrogen iceberg. The unusual idea could explain its stranger properties.
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The agency clarified Friday that the surprising new figures were the result of a new accounting method, and not linked to a much-feared second…
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies. While the push by mostly developing nations, called the…
Kitakyushu declares it is in 2nd wave of coronavirus
The city of Kitakyushu in Japan's southwest said Friday it has been hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections following a recent surge in the number of new cases. "I recognize that we are in the middle of the second wave," Mayor Kenji Kitahashi told a meeting of the…
EXPLAINED: 447 Missing Covid-19 Cases in Total Tally
Dr. Patrick Amoth further stated that there were 140 individuals who'd been classified under the critical group because of...
Judge rejects restraining order in chloroquine regulation lawsuit
A Washoe County judge has rejected the Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association’s request for a temporary restraining order against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency regulation.
105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County
Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.
EDITORIAL: Emerging virus numbers identify the truly vulnerable
Forty-two percent of all COVID-19 deaths are taking place in facilities that house 0.62 percent of the U.S. population.
Migrant crisis: Patna HC takes note of video of child trying to wake dead mother, calls it shocking
The court asked whether the postmortem was conducted and the cause of death ascertained.
‘Are we animals?’: Patients in UP Covid-19 hospital protest against lack of water, food
The incident took place at the L1 category hospital in the state’s Kotwa Bani area after authorities reportedly failed to restore water supply.
After several deaths on special trains, Piyush Goyal urges people to travel ‘only when necessary’
The Railways sought cooperation from all passengers, saying safety is their biggest concern.
Covid-19: ‘Not worried about virus, but government apathy,’ say AIIMS healthcare workers
Over 206 healthcare workers have tested positive at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
Coronavirus: Delhi to allow use of wood for cremating patients as bodies pile up in morgues
Using wood for the cremation of bodies was not permitted earlier for the fear of increasing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus crisis could fuel the rise of terrorist organisations in Asia and Africa
In the face of rising unemployment and food scarcity, these groups may step in to fill the void left by governments.
Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news
It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.
Migrant crisis: Labourer’s body found lying in toilet of special train four days after he boarded it
The Jhansi-Gorakhpur train left Jhansi on May 23 and reached Gorakhpur on May 24. However, the worker’s body was found on May 27 in the railway yard.
Covid-19: Delhi adds 69 virus-related deaths in last 34 days to toll, total 398 deaths now
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed the deaths were reported late.
Sourdough tips from Fermilab, anti-5G USB stick does nothing, tracing a message in a bottle
Excerpts from the Red Folder
Solitons from new fibre laser could improve eye surgery
Short and powerful pulses are held together by high-order dispersion
Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000
There are 1,265 people being treated for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals as of Friday, down 66 from the 1,331 reported Thursday. Of those in a hospital, 172 are in intensive care, down six from the 178 reported 24 hours earlier.
7 More New Corona cases in Nagaland, Total number of Patients are 25 now -
So far more than 1 lakh 65 thousand people have been infected due to dangerous corona virus infection in India,
7466 New Cases with 175 Deaths reported in last 24 hours -
New cases of corona virus are increasing in the country very rapidly and the number of people who lost their
Corona Havoc Continues in Karnataka, 178 New Cases reported in last 24 hours -
In Karnataka, cases of corona virus infected are increasing very rapidly, in the last 24 hours, the report of 178
Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -
In Punjab, two more people died due to Covid-19 infection on Thursday while 19 new cases of Corona virus infected
102 New Corona Cases in 24 Hours, 602 Infected so far -
The havoc of the global epidemic corona virus continues in Uttarakhand, within the last 24 hours, 102 new Corona positive
NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19
Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...
Authorities report 13 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from Pakistan
Hong Kong reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of them imported cases from Pakistan Among the infections are a family cluster of five, which includes a mother and her three kids who went to Pakistan in January to attend a relative's wedding...
Return to Pattaya’s beaches starting Monday
Beach-goers will have a rare window to catch the sparkling clear waters of Pattaya when its beaches reopen Monday Swim, sun-bathe and chill at the beach again, where months of going undisturbed by humans have seen the normally bracky waters...
RIT scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics.
Limits on evolution revealed by statistical physics
What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity.
Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction
Researchers surveyed nearly 500 attendees at the 2019 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to learn about cannabis enthusiasts' awareness of cannabis harm reduction strategies. The results indicate a need for better public health campaigns.
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
This week in the journal Frontiers, researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas where they were planted and have become invasive. They now are reducing the region's biodiversity and the habitats available for wildlife.
Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
Human traffickers kill 26 Bangladeshis in Libya
DHAKA: Bangladeshi authorities are struggling to recover the bodies of 26 nationals after they were killed in a gunfight by human traffickers in Libya on Thursday. A group of 42 migrants, including 38 Bangladeshis, was held captive by traffickers in Mizdah, around 180 kilometers from the capital Tripoli, the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya said, quoting one of the survivors.
Judge rules against news agencies over nursing home stats
The state of Arizona doesn’t have to publicly reveal the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents of nursing homes, long-term facilities and retirement homes, a state judge ruled on Friday.
Police: COVID-19-positive woman walks way from nursing home
Police have filed an elder abuse complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health after a nursing home resident with dementia who had tested positive for COVID-19 apparently climbed out a
Latinos increasingly affected by COVID-19 in rural Idaho
New data shows a recent spike in coronavirus cases has hit Latinos in rural Idaho, an already disproportionately affected community that makes up a third of the state's cases where the race is known.
Kansas man charged $50K in medical bills after accident
Alvin Letner doesn’t remember signing the form where he promises to pay a medical bill of nearly $50,000 he hadn’t yet seen.
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Sout
The Latest: Russia has highest daily spike in virus deaths
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise
Arrest made after California homeless fed poisoned food
One person was arrested after eight homeless people were given poisoned food that sent several to the hospital, Southern California authorities said Friday.
Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions
It may be days or weeks before some Texas water parks reopen, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing many to reopen Friday.
MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County
The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.
Vermont barbers, stylists reopening as restrictions ease
Hair stylists and barbers are back in business Friday as part of the latest round of business reopenings in Vermont from COVID-19 shutdowns.
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as protests erupted for a second day in Spain on Friday against layoffs by French carmak
Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief
Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to prot
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use
Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill
The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution.
Asia Today: S Korea has another 39 cases linked to warehouse
South Korea on Saturday reported 39 new cases of the coronavirus, most of them in the densely populated Seoul area where officials have linked scores of infections to warehouse workers.
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.
NJ horse racing, child-care centers, sports reopening
More sectors of New Jersey's economy will soon be opening up from restrictions stemming from COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
Elon Musk vs. Bay Area officials: These emails show what happened behind the scenes in the Tesla factory fight
Emails detail what took place as Musk took public his fight with Bay Area officials and threatened first to reopen the factory without permission and then to...
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
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JK reports 128 new positive cases, 875 recovered so far
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COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
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Experts warned Cameron's government the Lansley reforms would hobble Britain's epidemic response
Documents from 2010-12 show that senior public health figures believed NHS reforms would leave Britain vulnerable in a pandemic.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
That means anyone in the U.S. who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said.
Coronavirus in Bhopal: After Jamaatis and Jehangirabad, new areas become hotspot
Earlier, residents in Jeharingabad were blamed for the spread of the disease, because they did not follow social distancing norms.
Coronavirus in Ujjain: Death toll reaches 56, cases tally 660, 286 under treatment
The death toll reached 56 as a report of a 50-year-old woman, reportedly resident of Rami Nagar, who died on Tuesday, came positive on Friday.
Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead
Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.
Migrant labourers needn't pay for Sharmik train, states will pay: Railways
Migrant workers do not have to pay for tickets of Shramik Special trains as sending and receiving states are coordinating with each other for the fare of these trains, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Friday.
Lockdown 5.0 in Bhopal: People with sweet tooth look tickled pink after two months
The pandemic has also drilled into the mind of everyone the importance of wearing mask.
Madhya Pradesh: Samples of 1,700 people taken for ICMR's COVID-19 survey
Samples of people collected from four districts in Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Dewas, Ujjain and Gwalior, who have not shown any symptoms of this disease.
Indian-origin doctor Rajesh Gupta who worked during coronavirus pandemic found dead in UK hotel
An Indian-origin doctor Rajesh Gupta was found dead in a hotel in the United Kingdom on Monday where he was staying with his family to protect them from the novel coronavirus pandemic, reported HT.
Massive chaos at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana govt orders sealing borders with capital over COVID-19
Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases during the past one week in Haryana districts adjoining Delhi, Haryana government sealed the state borders with Delhi.
White-eared kob returns to Uganda
Previously, all UWA had of the treasured white-eared kob was a blurred photograph shot in haste without good light. The same species has lately been seen grazing...
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids
Ahead of its World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, the World Health Organisation says 44 million children aged 13 to 15 are smoking.
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
PARIS (AP) — France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The...
Coronavirus: Government urged to roll out ICT programmes to address job losses
Youth Rise International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on poverty eradication through education and decent work has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency roll out a national ICT for Work programme for the youth.
4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho
The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.
Six districts in UE restricted from fertilizer distribution this year
Six districts in the Upper East Region have been restrained from dealing with sales and distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers due to incessant reported cases of smuggling.
Elephant poachers arrested at Vamboi
Elephants form part of the endangered species in Ghana, despite several efforts by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission to protect these animals, activities of poachers continue to prevail in some parts of the country.
Stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks – Meteo cautions households
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has advised people to stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks in their homes.
Coronavirus: Gov’t urged to roll out ICT programmes to address job losses
Youth Rise International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on poverty eradication through education and decent work has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency roll out a national ICT for Work programme for the youth.
Ghanaian landlords threatening health workers with ejection over virus fears
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.
Bole District: Hot rush for Brazilian grown mango that cure sicknesses
The Bole District Chief Farmer Alhaji Abdulai Allahkabo has grown a mango variety called “Pama” on his farm at Bole and there is a rush for the mango he is currently harvesting with people from all walks of life who heard of the mango moving to Bole to buy the mango, said to be medicinal.
The UK is cracking down on sales of fraudulent ‘anti-5G’ USB sticks
Police in the UK are attempting to stop the sale of a £283 USB key that claims to protect against the supposed dangers of 5G spectrum.
Podcast: Why do people think 5G makes them sick?
In this episode of the Engadget Podcast, we explore why some people think 5G (and lots of other wireless tech) makes them sick. Omer van den Bergh, a tenured professor of Health Psychology, breaks down his research for us,.
Panic Grips Residents of Indian City of Meerut as Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Blood Samples - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been under a lockdown since March due to the fear of COVID-19 spread. As the restrictions are easing in their fourth phase, India’s...
US Suspends Entry of 'Certain' Chinese Students, Researchers Over Suspicion of Intellectual Theft
A new proclamation from the White House has ordered the suspension of entry for "certain students and researchers" from China over their alleged operations to collect...
French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims
The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...
France's Louvre Plans to Reopen on 6 July as Lockdown Eases
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Louvre, one of France's most famous museums, which closed on 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to reopen on 6 July, the museum...
'We Must Have Answers': Trump Terminates Ties to World Health Organization
US President Donald Trump has announced the US is "terminating" its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) after he accused the United Nations agency of...
Delhi Gears Up For 'First-Ever Locust Attack' as Indian States Battle Swarm With Drone Fleet
New Delhi (Sputnik): Locust invasion is not a new phenomenon in India, however the intensity and the early onset of the wave in the country has never been this severe...
'Fleet of Underwater UFOs' Spotted off the Greek Coastline by Alien Hunter
Google Earth can prove to be a valuable tool for those UFO enthusiasts who like to scroll over the detailed images of our planet in a bid to spot some evidence for the...
Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm
New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...
Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...
Evidence of Cannabis Use Reportedly Found at Ancient Israelite Temple Altar
The researchers argued that the practice of burning pot might've been employed by the priests at Jerusalem as well.
Photo: Three US Intel Satellites Will Launch From New Zealand in June After COVID-19 Delay
The launch of three US intelligence satellites from New Zealand has been rescheduled for June 11 after it was delayed by more than two months due to the COVID-19...
Soros Reportedly Suggests Reviving 18th Century Bond Scheme to Help EU Weather COVID-19 Cost
The billionaire also described the coronavirus as a threat to "the survival of our civilization", which "moves very fast and in unpredictable ways".
NHS Test and Trace Programme Hit by Further Technical Problems on Second Day
The United Kingdom's new track and tracing program has been introduced in order for users to report symptoms in order to more effectively identify new cases of the...
Psychologist on Mental Health After Covid: Online Sessions ‘Equally as Effective’ as Face to Face
Prince William has stated that the mental health of NHS workers could be affected by the pressures brought on by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.
Brave bird hitches ride on unsuspecting eagle owl midflight
The eagle is three times the size of the black drongo.
Mum died 'after being given too much paracetamol by accident'
Police have launched a criminal investigation into the death of Laura Higginson, 30, who died at Whiston Hospital.
Worshippers at Jewish temple dating back 2,700 years 'took cannabis'
The discovery of cannabis in the form of hashish has shocked Biblical scholars
Antarctic ice sheets retreated at a faster rate in the past, study suggests
Scientists analysed wave-like ridges on the Antarctic seafloor
Donald Trump 'feels perfect' after taking potentially fatal hydroxychloroquine
Side effects include fatal heart problems, nausea, stomach pain, skin rash, itching and hair loss.
Sweden now has highest deaths per head worldwide after rejecting lockdown
Sweden has pulled ahead of Brazil, which as at the heart of the current global pandemic, although most countries now have similar death rates per head.
Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus
The game will be a drug development simulator
Carcass of 40 foot whale washes up on Essex beach
Officers and marine experts are trying to work out how the move the giant mammal's carcass.
I won't believe Boris Johnson is following scientific advice until he proves it
If this Cummings crisis has taught us anything, it's that it is vital that we the public are informed of the science as soon as it is available.
Monkeys run off with coronavirus samples after attacking medic
They attacked a medical official while he was walking through a college in India.
Baby with two mouths has operation to remove one of them
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‘Indonesia, whatever’: Frontline staff express frustration over COVID-19 response
"We risked our lives, but are paid less than is adequate. Hundreds of nurses faced pay cuts and their 13th-month salary was withheld."
Coronavirus: Six more deaths in Republic of Ireland brings death toll to 1,645
The coronavirus death toll in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 1,645 after a further six deaths were reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
More than half of coronavirus victims were care home residents
Care home residents made up more than half the number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland, accoring to new figures.
Coronavirus: People 'will have to limit contact for a long time into the future'
People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.
Coronavirus: 3 more lives lost as deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients reach 521
A further three people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
Co Armagh mum's death 'robbed' family after cancer treatment halted due to Covid-19
THE family of a Co Armagh woman who died following a battle with cancer have said she will be remembered as a "real lady".