UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date. In a press

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears

Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study shows

WHO temporarily halts hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine trials for coronavirus treatment pending safety review

The World Health Organization said it will temporarily halt global trials of hydroxychloroquine – the malaria drug President Trump said he is taking to prevent coronavirus infection – and chloroquine after a study showed that hospitalized coronavirus patients taking the drugs have a higher mortality rate.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The WHO has suspended testing hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns.

WHO pauses trial of anti-malaria drug in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine trial to review safety data

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it is temporarily stopping the hydroxychloroquine portion of a global study into experimental treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by the

UN trial for virus therapies pauses testing on Trump's drug

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine -- the malaria drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking -- from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

Covid-19 crisis: WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine on safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus

Covid-19: WHO halts trial of hydroxychloroquine, awaits more safety data

"It's important to continue to gather evidence on the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine," WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a press briefing in Geneva

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as...

WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trials

The World Health Organization is temporarily suspending the use of hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental treatments for the coronavirus.

WHO temporarily pauses hydroxychloroquine study, citing safety concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily halting a study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments due to safety concerns. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Monday, after a study published in The Lancet medical journal suggested COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die, CNN reports. The drugs were being reviewed as part of the WHO's Solidarity Trial — a coronavirus research effort involving more than 400 hospitals in 35 countries. President Donald Trump last week revealed he takes hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19, despite there being no evidence of its effectiveness and the FDA cautioning against the drug due to serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms. Meanwhile Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touting the other drug halted in the study, chloroquine. The Data Safety Monitoring Board will review data about the drugs to assess whether they should…

WHO pauses clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine 'as a precaution'

A study in The Lancet had indicated that using the drug on Covid-19 patients could increase their chances of dying.

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

A clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been ’temporarily’ suspended by the World Health Organisation

WHO Halts Trial Of Trump’s Anti-Malaria Drug After Study Finds Higher Mortality Rate In COVID Cases

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu announced on Monday that the organization is temporarily suspending its drug trial...

WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Trials Citing Safety Concerns

The WHO placed a temporary halt on tests of the controversial COVID-19 coronavirus treatment hydroxychloroquine on Monday, citing growing safety concerns described in a study spanning six continents.

WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO says it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organisation has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

Hydroxychloroquine trial suspended over safety fears

Donald Trump said he had been taking the anti-malarial drug which may have a benefit in treating Covid-19.

UN Trial for Virus Therapies Pauses Testing on Trump's Drug

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be "a temporary pause" on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical trial.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine drug in Covid-19 patients, says experts need to review

In a press briefing, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be “a temporary pause” on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical tria

WHO halts study of Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a p…

COVID-19: WHO suspends chloroquine trial

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, made

WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trial as Covid-19 treatment

The WHO stressed the need to keep up with physical distancing measures and to scale up efforts to test and detect cases.

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across

Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine, after study shows it increases mortality rate

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial was being suspended ‘while the safety is reviewed’.

Safety concerns: WHO halts clinical trial of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

Covid-19: WHO to pause hydroxychloroquine trial on safety concerns

The WHO DG added that the concern relates only to the particular anti-malarial drug and its potential use on covid-19 patients, and not to other drugs.In India, the trial is being conducted by ICMR and enrolment for the study at the 19 study sites started on 1 May, data on the government’s clinical trial registry showed

WHO suspends chloroquine trial as possible cure for Covid-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it has suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in trial for the treatment of COVID-19. The drug trial was suspended on grounds of safety concern following a report

WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO says it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Rest of World News: Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after

Japan lifts COVID-19 emergency but urges caution

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy ...

Japanese government panel says time right to lift emergency in five prefectures

The Japanese government was set to end its nationwide state of emergency by lifting the order for Tokyo, its surrounding areas and Hokkaido on Monday.

Japan to fully lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo area, Hokkaido

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama and Hokkaido were the last remaining areas under the measure among the country's 47 prefectures.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency but urges caution

Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 infections and 830 deaths

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.

Japan lifts state of emergency for Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy as government officials warned caution was still necessary to prevent another wave. "We had very stringent criteria for lifting the state of emergency. We have judged that we have met this," Prime…

Japan set to fully lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan is expected to end its coronavirus-related state of emergency Monday by easing curbs on economic activity in Tokyo and four other prefectures ahead of schedule, with the spread of infections under control. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to announce the decision at a 6 p.m. Monday news conference.…

Japan government to lift state of emergency across country

The Japan government on Monday decided to lift the state of emergency for COVID-19 in Tokyo and four other prefectures of the country, the only places where the measure implemented to curb the...

Japan COVID-19: Plans to fully lift the state of emergency in Tokyo

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews As of Sunday, 16,550 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Japan, including 820 deaths. Last Thursday, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the partial lifting of the state of emergency in much of Japan. “Based upon the assessment by the experts on the current situation such as the epidemiological situation and medical treatment …

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

TOKYO- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan and that the country managed to get the spread of the virus under control in under two months.

Virgin Orbit loses its first rocket shortly after engine ignition

“An anomaly then occurred early in first stage flight.”

Virgin Orbit terminates rocket launch after releasing it over the Pacific

May 25 (UPI) -- Virgin Orbit said it terminated the launch of a demonstration rocket Monday afternoon shortly after its release from the wing of a 747 jet over the Pacific Ocean.

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday in its first test launch of a new rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.

Virgin Orbit fails on 1st rocket launch attempt

The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX poised to make history with first private manned launch to orbit

Elon Musk’s SpaceX makes history on Wednesday — going where no private enterprise has gone before with the first nongovernment launch of humans into orbit. The Crew Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9

First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails in Attempted Rocket Launch From 747

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said a crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk’s SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

First test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails

US News: The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on

Branson’s Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl.

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails With First Rocket Launch After ‘Anomaly’ - But Is Already Preparing To Try Again

Virgin Orbit, a small satellite company that hopes to launch rockets to space from the wing of a plane, failed in its attempt to launch for the first time today – but says it is already building its next rocket to try again.

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt, 'next big test ASAP' for Richard Branson’s spaceflight firm

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed on its first rocket launch attempt, which took place out of the Mojave Spaceport in Southern California.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails to launch rocket from 747

A crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails in attempted rocket launch from 747

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said a crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk’s SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Virgin Orbit's First Test Launch Falls Short of Orbit

Virgin Orbit's first launch of the LauncherOne rocket failed to reach orbit immediately after release from the carrier jet. Elon Musk expressed his sympathies.

Virgin Orbit first launch attempt fails

Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne failed to reach orbit in its first launch attempt May 25, with the mission “terminated” moments after the rocket’s release.

Branson's Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first launch attempt

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

Virgin Orbit’s air-launched rocket fails on first test flight

Making its first flight, a privately-funded air-launched rocket developed and built by Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed to reach space Monday after release from the company’s modified 747 carrier airplane over the Pacific Ocean.

Called 'Tianwen', the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land a rover to explore and analyse the planet's surface

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

Called 'Tianwen,' the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land the robotic rover to explore and analyze the surface.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING, May 25 — China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an...

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch the first Arab probe to the Red Planet on July 15

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

Beijing: China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China's space programme targets July launch for maiden mission to Mars

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project…

Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch

Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

It’s The Final Countdown For Launch Of First Crewed Mission From US Soil In A Decade

In less than 24 hours, astronauts are scheduled to soar to space from US soil for the first time since the last Space Shuttle departed almost a decade ago.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s — or

How SpaceX and NASA are launching astronauts into space during a pandemic

Kennedy Space Center is closed to the public for the launch

Trump to attend Wednesday’s NASA astronaut launch in Florida

Vice President Mike Pence, who is chairman of the National Space Council, also plans to attend Wednesday’s launch.

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX’s first astronaut launch. A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off Wednesday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center, carrying a Dragon capsule with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station. It will be the first time astronauts launch from Florida …

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth on Monday after some of the worst weather in a decade.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Around 50,000 customers were without power on Monday due to storm-related outages after remnants of Cyclone Mangga hit a cold front and brought squalling rain and emergency level storm warnings to the south of the state.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once-in-a-decade storm

MELBOURNE: Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning ...

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Wind speeds of up to 132 km/hour (82 mph) were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the state's most south-westerly points early on Monday, the strongest May gusts in 15 years, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corp.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

MELBOURNE, May 25 — Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth today after some of the worst weather in a decade. Wind speeds of up to 132 kph were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the...

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Emergency services began cleaning up in Perth on Monday as wild weather downed trees and left around 50,000 citizens without power

Big storm hits Western Australia

Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...

Big storm hits Western Australia

Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...

Astronomers see 'cosmic ring of fire,' 11 billion years ago

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy -- described as a 'cosmic ring of fire' -- as it existed 11 billion years ago.

Astronomers discover donut-shaped ‘cosmic ring of fire’ in early universe

Astronomers have captured images of a rare type of galaxy dubbed a “cosmic ring of fire” that existed about 11 billion years ago, according to a study published Monday. The galaxy, called

Cosmic 'Ring of Fire' 11 Billion Years Ago: How did structures in early universe form?

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy -- described as a 'cosmic ring of fire' -- as it existed 11 billion years ago.

Scientists discover giant fiery doughnut-shaped galaxy

(CNN) — A team of scientists has discovered a galaxy that looks like a “cosmic ring of fire” and could help us understand more about how galactic...

Astronomers Just Found an Extremely Rare 'Ring of Fire' Galaxy in The Early Universe

In the early days of the Universe, 10.8 billion years ago, astronomers have just found a galaxy wearing the battlescars of a cosmic brawl. It's not a blob or disc of stars, like most galaxies, but a giant doughnut - with a huge hole punched right t

WHO warns 'immediate second peak' of coronavirus threatens countries that reopen too soon

The World Health Organization said on Monday that parts of the world where coronavirus infection rates are declining may face an “immediate second peak” if they prematurely loosen restrictions to s…

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is declining

Says epidemics often come in waves, which means virus could come back later this year in places where first wave has subsided.

WHO warns of ‘second peak’ in areas where COVID-19 declining

Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organisation said on Monday.

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining – media

Many European countries and U.S. states have taken steps in recent weeks to lift lockdown measures.

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 declining

GENEVA, May 26 — Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an “immediate second peak” if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organisation said yesterday. The world is still in the middle of the first wave of the coronavirus...

WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is on a decline

WHO emergencies head Dr Mike Ryan said epidemics often come in waves, which means that outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided

Greece Restarts Ferries to Islands, Reopens Cafes, Restaurants

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands Monday and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage tourist season

More than 34 million visitors travelled to Mediterranean country last year

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.

Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.

In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries

Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands Monday, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.

In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ATHENS, Greece >> Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands today, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.

Ramaphosa: South Africa coronavirus lockdown to ease from June 1

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions from next month in a move that will allow most sectors of the economy to reopen fully under "strict health protocols" and "social distancing rules".

Adriaan Basson: Ramaphosa wins the day but it's up to us to keep the economy open

On Sunday night, Ramaphosa took charge of the crisis and showed the authoritarians in Cabinet that he is still the boss, writes Adriaan Basson.

Coronavirus: South Africa to see a spike in Covid-19 cases but govt to further ease curbs from June 1, says Cyril Ramaphosa

The President called on public universities to implement remote teaching and learning strategies from June 1 to ensure that all students are given a fair opportunity to complete the 2020 academic year.

South African president says lockdown to ease from June 1

JOHANNESBURG, May 25 — President Cyril Ramaphosa announced yesterday a further easing of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown from June 1, allowing the vast majority of the economy to return to full capacity. Africa's most industrialised economy has been largely shut down since late March, when...

S. Africa to ease Covid-19 lockdown

Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.

South Africa to lift ban on alcohol sales from June

The country had implemented one of the world's most stringent lockdowns after recording its first coronavirus-related death in March. The South African government banned the sale of tobacco and alcoho

South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases

Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.

South Africa to further ease lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a further easing of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown from June 1, allowing the vast majority of the economy...

South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases

Cape Town. South Africa will ease the Covid-19 lockdown from level four to level three beginning from June 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday amid a surge in confirmed cases.

Ramaphosa on SA moving to level 3 lockdown: ‘It is now in your hands’

But with more than 22,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, the president warned South Africans the worst was yet to come.

'You can drink, but you can't smoke,' Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africans as lockdown is relaxed

South Africans will be allowed to buy and sell alcoholic beverages on June 1 after a ban on liquor that lasted more than 60 days.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have attributed to climate change, hundreds of fires, some massive in size, burned across Australia's east coast for months before finally being extinguished in February.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, ...

Australia begins wide-ranging investigation into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began its first hearings into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 — Australia today began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea. Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have attributed to climate change, hundreds of fires, some massive in size, burned across Australia's east coast for months before finally being extinguished in February.

Inquiry begins into deadly bushfires

Australia has begun the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33...

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

More than 100 candidate vaccines are currently in various stages of development around the world, at least eight of which are in clinical trials with humans, according to the World Health Organization. 

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, a top researcher said Monday.

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

More than 100 candidate vaccines are currently in various stages of development around the world, at least 8 of which are in clinical trials with humans, according to the World Health Organization

Thailand begins COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, a top researcher said on Monday. More than 100 c...

Thailand races to produce cheaper vaccine, starts trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper COVID-19 vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021.

China decides to evacuate citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

India News: China has decided to evacuate its citizens, including students, tourists and businessmen, from India who are facing "difficulties" in the country and

China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rising coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights

China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.People opting to return China will have to accept all quarantine, epidemic prevention arrangements during the flight as well as after entering China

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights.

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights. The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.

Covid-19: China to evacuate its citizens from India

India was one of the first countries to evacuate its nationals mainly students from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, in January-February.The evacuation also comes at a time of high military tensions between India and China with Chinese troops transgressing into Indian territory

Mink infected two humans with coronavirus: Dutch government

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mink with the coronavirus have infected two people in the Netherlands in what are probably the first such cases of transmission during the epidemic, government and health authorities said on Monday.

A mink may have infected a second Dutch worker with coronavirus, agriculture minister says

A second farm worker in the Netherlands is likely to have been infected with coronavirus by a mink, but risk of further contagion is deemed “negligible.”

Dutch government finds second mink-to-human coronavirus transmission

The Dutch agriculture ministry on Monday said it had found what it believes to be a second case of a human becoming infected with the new coronavirus after coming in contact with a mink that had the

Two People Have Been Infected With COVID-19 by a Mink

A second fur farm worker in the Netherlands is now ‘extremely likely’ to have been infected with Covid-19 by a mink, farming minister Carola Schouten has told MPs. In addition, the minister said, she will announce later this week what measures are to be taken at the country’s mink farms on the basis of findings by veterinary experts.

Mink infected two humans with coronavirus: Dutch gov't

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - Mink with the coronavirus have infected two people in the Netherlands in what are probably the first such cases of transmission during the epidemic, government and health authorities said on Monday. Mink carrying the virus were found on four of the 155 farms in the country where they are bred for their fur, Agriculture Minister Carola Schouten said in a letter to parliament that detailed the two cases.

Dutch gov't: second case of mink transmitting coronavirus to human

AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The Dutch agriculture ministry on Monday said it had found what it believes to be a second case of a human becoming infected with the new coronavirus after coming in contact with a mink that had the virus.In a letter to parliament, minister Carola Schouten repeated that the country's National Institute for Health believes the risk of animal-to-human transmission of the virus outside the farms on which they are kept is "negligible."

Mink pass coronavirus to humans in the Netherlands

At least two people have caught the coronavirus from mink in the Netherlands, in probably the first mink-to-human transmission cases. The risk of infection outside mink farms is "negligible," Dutch officials said.

President Trump says he is no longer on hydroxychloroquine

President Trump said that he is no longer on hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug he has been taking for several weeks as a treatment to ward off the coronavirus. “Finished, just finished,”

Donald Trump says he has finished taking hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus therapy

Trump has spent weeks pushing the drug as a potential treatment or prophylaxis for COVID-19 against the cautionary advice of many of his administration's top medical professionals.

Trump says he's done taking hydroxychloroquine, unproven treatment for COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has completed a two-week course of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, after weeks of promoting it as a treatment for the novel coronavirus.

I am doing fine after taking a two-week course of hydroxychloroquine: Trump

Trump has spent weeks pushing the drug as a potential treatment or prophylaxis for Covid-19 against the cautionary advice of many of his administration's top medical professionals

Donald Trump says he has finished taking hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus therapy

Trump was addressing his disclosure last week that he was taking hydroxychloroquine and a zinc supplement.

The impact of COVID-19 on Africa

Global solidarity with Africa is an imperative.

The Special Challenge of Fighting COVID-19 in Africa

Western governments and NGOs are grappling with their own outbreaks, leaving African nations largely on their own

Coronavirus Pandemic: Africa mounts a robust response to COVID-19

The jury is still out as to whether the African states will be successful in containing the COVID- 19 pandemic.

OPINION | Africa Day: A continent united in its battle against Covid-19

There are a few examples that show that African institutions of higher learning and many other organisations can play their part in collectively helping fellow Africans face the pandemic head-on, writes Nico Elema.

Madagascar’s brew and the pandemic - The Nation Nigeria

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic across the world, one product that has been projected as coming out of Africa is Madagascar’s Covid-Organics....

Never let a good crisis go to waste: How our food sector can save NZ's economy

The world will always need food, and New Zealand is enviably positioned to capitalise on this, writes future foods expert Rosie Bosworth – but we need to take a few big steps first.  It’s a bittersweet moment for New Zealand. As a nation we’ve collectively worked hard to successfully flatten the

Locusts, Covid-19, bad weather: The anatomy of a food crisis

Millions of people could be “just one shock away from severe acute food insecurity”.

South Africa doctors fear spike in non-COVID-19 deaths

Health workers are worried that the focus on coronavirus will result in more deaths from the country’s usual killers – TB, HIV and diabetes.

Covid-19 in South Africa – perspective is needed

Covid-19 has caused us to lose perspective on various fronts. One main front is the burden of disease. In a country in which many thousands of people die each year from treatable diseases like TB and Type 2 diabetes, an exclusive focus on the mortal impact of Covid-19, while understandable, is misplaced.

How companies can prevent the spread of Covid-19 when returning to work level 3      

At the best of times, attaining and then maintaining compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act is a monumental task facing all South African business owners. Now, with the added pressure of additional Covid-19 workplace health and safety requirements, employers could be hard-pressed to meet all of the OHS Act requirements unless they take professional advice on board.

The latest coronavirus news: Ford urges anyone from large Toronto park crowd to get tested for COVID-19

Also: Quebec surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 death milestone; Trudeau seeks 10 days of paid sick leave for workers in bid for NDP support

The Latest: WHO to temporarily stop study of malaria drug

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 m

NIH Study Supports Wide Use Of Gilead's Remdesivir In COVID-19

The NEJM has published a detailed analysis of the NIH (NIAID) study of remdesivir, or RDV, in COVID-19, in follow-up of summary results released earlier. The la

South Africa coronavirus: Eased lockdown splits opposition, over 11K recoveries

From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the virus.

Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia

Rise In Gender-based Violence During COVID-19 Warrants A Gendered Response

Preventing sexual and other forms of gender-based violence (SGBV) before it happens and meeting the needs of all survivors should always be a priority - but it becomes even more of a compelling priority during pandemics and other emergencies. Such crisis situations might exacerbate already existing risks of SGBV. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has forced upon us a reality check on progress (or lack of it) made on the gendered responses to end SGBV.

From 'too late' to 'reckless and senseless' - opposition parties react to easing of lockdown

Political parties have varying reactions to government's decision to move South Africa from a Level 4 to a Level 3 lockdown.

Prepare for a Behavioral Disaster Wave If COVID-19 Returns

Use the four factors of resilience and you can have the tools to get past almost any obstacle. 

Prepare for a Behavioral Disaster Wave: Resilience If and When COVID-19 Returns

Use the four factors of resilience and you can have the tools to get past almost any obstacle. 

How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains

Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital

COVID-19 Live Updates: India toll is 101,139 while positive cases globally rise to 4,628,903

Stay tuned to our live updates for all the latest news on the current global COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' if restrictions eased too soon; global cases near 5.5M

May 25 (UPI) -- Amid a rash of countries and regions the globe over moving to reopen their economies and lift their people out from under lockdown measures, the World Health Organization on Monday warned there could be an "immediate second peak" of the coronavirus before there is a second wave.

Trudeau to push for 10 days paid sick leave for all Canadians; Tory apologizes for not wearing a mask in Trinity Bellwoods

Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus

10 lessons from the COVID-19 frontline for a more gender-equal world

Women play an outsize role responding to crises, including as frontline healthcare and social workers, caregivers at home, and as mobilisers in their communities.

South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – the weekend

This is a high-level summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and narratives related to social cohesion and division as identified from South African social media conversations on 23 and 24 May 2020.

COVID-19: With fewer tests, Nigeria ties with Ghana, Algeria in death burden

With a total of 221 COVID-19 deaths, Nigeria, with estimated population of 205.5 million recorded a total of 7,526 confirmed cases which

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a

US impressed by Zimbabwe coronavirus fight

THE coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc world-wide with countries such as the United States (US) being one of the most affected. Zimbabwe has so far recorded over 50 confirmed cases, 18 recoveries and four deaths.

Jharkhand's daily-wage labourers left out of PDS safety net fear starvation as employment dries up during COVID-19 lockdown

The white ration card has become a bane for many daily-wage workers in many districts of Jharkhand, especially Palamu, Simdega, West Singhbhum, and Bokar. More so, since the nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic has left them without any income for more than two months.

Air travel resumes with hiccups, schools to open in July as India reports 10th highest Covid-19 cases in world

Domestic air travel resumed on Monday after two months even as India entered the list of 10 countries worst hit by the novel coronavirus after record spike in the number of cases for four consecutive days.

Going viral: Day 57 of being in a COVID-19 lockdown

This is what life is like in social isolation in Ireland

Coronavirus: China to evacuate its citizens from India amid health crisis and border tension

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization suspended the trials of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, citing safety concerns.

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs three a day earlier

China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. The commission said in a statement all of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas. Ten of the new cases were in

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs three a day earlier

BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 3 a day earlier

BEIJING — China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 3 a day earlier

All of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas.

China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases versus 3 a day earlier

BEIJING: China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-Sunday (May 24), up from three a day earlier, the National ...

China reports 11 new mainland Covid-19 cases vs 3 a day earlier

BEIJING, May 25 — China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. The commission said in a statement all of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas. Ten of...

Delhi adds 117 private clinics to Covid list

Delhi reported 508 fresh cases on Sunday, taking the total to 13,418. Of the 1,886 patients currently in hospital, 1,379 are undergoing treatment in six government facilities. Ten private facilities have also been roped in.

Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully

Dr Ciarán Ó Riain says the current system is necessary if we are to maintain healthcare for all and protect patients in any future infection waves.

Ready to deal with situation if there is spike in cases of coronavirus: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said the situation is still under control in Delhi, even after several relaxations were given in the fourth phase of COVID-19-induced lockdown.

COVID situation in Delhi under control, says Kejriwal as govt readies more beds across private hospitals

The chief minister also said that the government is pushing to add 2,000 more beds across private hospitals as 75% of the beds earmarked for Covid-19 patients have already been occupied. He said that 509 out of 667 beds across private hospitals have been occupied so far.

COVID-19 outbreak in city under control: CM

‘We are prepared for surge in cases’

Delhi has Covid-19 under control, says Kejriwal as cases increase in city

Kejriwal also said there are 250 ventilators with the government and only 11 are being used

Slight increase in Covid-19 cases post relaxation but situation under control: Kejriwal

A week after Delhi government announced some relaxations in the lockdown conditions there has been slight increase in number of Covid-19 cases reported, but the situation seems under control so far, i

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Earlier in the day Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the COVID-19 situation is under control in Delhi even after lockdown relaxations.

COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control even after more lockdown relaxations: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal asserted that he would be concerned only if two things happened -- either there is a significant increase in fatalities or the city's health care system collapses due to spike in COVID-19 cases.

Govt directs pvt hospitals with 50 beds to reserve 20% of total capacity for virus patients

The Delhi Government has directed private hospitals and nursing homes with a capacity of 50 beds or more to reserve 20 percent of their total bed strength for coronavirus patients, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Sunday. Ten private hospitals have been declared as Covid-19 dedicated

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Delhi recorded 635 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 14,053 with 276 deaths so far in the national capital.

COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control, no unusual rise in cases due to relaxations: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government has managed to keep the situation in Delhi under control.

635 New Cases of Corona in Delhi, Total Patients are more than 14 Thousand -

Corona cases have increased to 14053 in Delhi, in the last 24 hours 635 new cases have been reported, while

Coronavirus update: Delhi private hospitals to reserve 20% beds for COVID-19 cases

The Delhi Chief Minister also said that coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased due to the relaxation in lockdown

20% beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that the coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased since lockdown norms were relaxed as the fourth phase of it was implemented to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Covid-19: Situation under control in Delhi, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal said despite the surge in cases in the past few days, hospitals are not stressed and a large number of beds remain unoccupied.Delhi has a recovery rate of approximately 48%

117 Delhi private hospitals to reserve 20% beds for COVID-19 patients, says Kejriwal, admits to rise in cases

Delhi has reported 13,418 positive cases of Coronavirus so far, out of which 6,540 people have recovered and 6,617 are active cases.

Coronavirus: Arvind Kejriwal says situation under control despite rise in infections

The chief minister said that 117 private hospitals across the Capital have been asked to keep 20% of their beds reserved for coronavirus patients.

Coronavirus cases rise to 13,418 in Delhi; Arvind Kejriwal says situation under control

Most of the coronavirus patients in Delhi are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.Over 500 people tested positive in the national capital in last 24 hours

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home.

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home.

Philippine leader answers call of workers begging to go home

MANILA, May 25 — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home. Thousands are aboard cruise vessels off Manila Bay or stuck in...

The death of Osama bin Laden

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home. Thousands are aboard cruise vessels off Manila Bay or stuck in hotels and crowded health facilities, some growing frustrated having tested negative for the

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-30: IMD

India News: Dust and thunderstorms are likely over several parts of north India on May 29-30, bringing the much-needed relief from the intense heatwave, the IMD s

Heatwave intensifies in northern India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

India News: NEW DELHI: Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.

Dust and thunderstorm to bring respite from heatwave in north India on May 29-30, says IMD

Weather Forecast Today, May 25: The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heatwave for east Uttar Pradesh, Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, told the PTI.

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C. The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.

Heatwave sweeps several Indian states, may subside from May 28, says expert

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in north India, the IMD has issued a

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-30: IMD

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.

Scorching Heat Sweeps Haryana, Punjab; Narnaul Hottest At 45.8 Degree Celsius

Stifling heat gripped Punjab and its neighbouring Haryana where Narnaul was the hottest place in the two states registering a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius, five notches above the normal.

Dust, thunderstorms in parts of north India on May 29-30 likely to bring relief from heatwaves

People living in north India are likely to get some relief as IMD has predicted dust and thunderstorms over several parts of north India on May 29-30.

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-29: IMD

The IMD had on Sunday issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak.Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius

IMD issues ‘red alert’ for North India as heatwave intensifies, warns people to stay indoors between 1-5pm

As the temperature in the Northern India is soaring high with each passing day the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave is likely to persist for the next few days in most parts of the northern India, Maharashtra and Telangana. While, the day temperature in the state capital is likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius by Tuesday.

Delhi heatwave to continue, temperatures will cross 45 degrees Celsius: IMD

The met department has issued a red alert in Delhi today due to the heatwave.

Heatwave: IMD issues 'red alert' for most North Indian states, asks people to stay indoors

The day temperature in Delhi is likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius by Tuesday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning that a heatwave would predominate most north Indian states, parts of Maharashtra and Telangana this week.

Don’t step out between 1-5 pm: Red alert for Delhi, north Indian states as heat wave intensifies

Heat is here to stay! The IMD has issued a red alert for Delhi, other northern states for today and tomorrow. The weather department has cautioned people not to step out during 1 pm to 5 pm,

Met Dept issues ‘red alert' for Pb, Hry, Chd

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in the region, the Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a “red” warning for Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital- Chandigarh for the next two days. Intense heat wave continued to swept Punjab and

Australia's severe bushfire season was predicted and will be repeated, inquiry told

Forecasts that turned out to be accurate were made available to governments and fire agencies in the middle of 2019

Fire season extends by almost four months in parts of Australia

The fire season in parts of eastern Australia has lengthened almost four months since the 1950s, with climate change a prominent driver in the trend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Bushfire conditions to worsen in future

Australia faces even more dangerous bushfire conditions in the future, say scientists who warn the devastating 2019-20 blazes are not a one-off event. The cor...

Fire season extends by almost four months in parts of Australia

The fire season in parts of eastern Australia has lengthened almost four months since the 1950s, with climate change a prominent driver in the trend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

CDC: As restaurants reopen, scavenging rodents could become aggressive

As restaurants closed nationwide, the supply of food for some rodents was cut off, especially in dense, commercial areas.

CDC: As restaurants reopen, scavenging rodents could become aggressive

As restaurants closed nationwide, the supply of food for some rodents was cut off, especially in dense, commercial areas.

CDC Warns Public To Prepare For ‘Aggressive Rodent Behavior’ As Lockdowns Ease

As lockdowns forced rodents to become more active searching for food, people need to be more prepared in dealing with them when restrictions lift.

COVID-19 Side-Effect: CDC Warns Rats Might Be More Aggressive During Pandemic; Rodent's Urine Can Cause Food-Borne Illnesses

CDC warned the public that rats might be more aggressive during the pandemic. Food-borne illnesses can be spread by rodents' urine, especially to children.

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

CDC warns of ‘aggressive rodent conduct’ as lockdowns lift

The post-coronavirus world could possibly be an actual rat race. With people […] More

Hospital in English tourist town stops taking patients due to COVID spike

LONDON (Reuters) - A hospital in southwest England has temporarily stopped admitting new patients, including to its emergency department, because of a high number of coronavirus cases, it said on Monday.

English hospital shuts its doors as coronavirus cases surge

Boris Johnson’s government expected to announce further loosening of lockdown curbs

Hospital forced to close A&E 'due to high number of patients with coronavirus'

The temporary stop at the A&E unit at Weston General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is being done as 'a precautionary measure' to 'maintain the safety of staff and patients'

Hospital closes A&E and stops accepting patients after new virus outbreak

Weston General Hospital in Somerset is treating a 'high number of patients with coronavirus' and cannot take on any new admissions.

Solving the space junk problem

Aging satellites and space debris crowd low-Earth orbit, and launching new satellites adds to the collision risk. The most effective way to solve the space junk problem, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is not to capture debris or deorbit old satellites: it's an international agreement to charge operators 'orbital-use fees' for every satellite put into orbit.

Could a space congestion charge clear up junk-ridden skies?

MILAN, May 26 — Countries should levy an “orbit congestion charge” on satellite operators to tackle the growing concentration of space junk cluttering the skies, researchers said yesterday, but with some doubting the practicalities of such a fee. From dead satellites to bits of rockets, the...

Novavax Is Beginning Clinical Trials Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine

Novavax announced it's beginning clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

How Singapore, India are contributing to a coronavirus vaccine race

Singapore has started to re-open some but limited businesses and social activities ahead of the official "circuit breaker" end date of June 1

US plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline

The project will compress what is typically 10 years of vaccine development and testing into a matter of months, testimony to the urgency to halt a pandemic that has infected more than 5 million people

Latest update on COVID-19 vaccine I TheHealthSite.com

Currently, more than 100 vaccines are in different stages of development. India is working on 14 COVID-19 vaccines, 4 will enter clinical trial soon.

In the race for a coronavirus vaccine, first doesn’t mean best

A vaccine is seen as the Holy Grail of coronavirus research, but the first vaccine out to market may not be the one you want to take.

COVID-19 vaccine: Top 5 Indian biotech firms developing antigens for the world

Your COVID-19 vaccine could come from one of these Indian biotech giants

Opinion: Our current approach to COVID-19 won’t work as well for a second wave. We must prepare now

If coronavirus cases around the world surge again – and experts say that’s highly likely – our leaders must work in new ways right now, in the post-emergency period

This Thyroid Disorder May Be A Marker For Covid-19 Infection

While many people may now be familiar with loss of smell or taste or ”Covid toes” (red and sore toes) as markers of Covid-19 infection, there is now another possible clinical condition to consider: subacute thyroiditis, otherwise referred to as "SAT".

My working week: 'If I take a patient to hospital, it could save them. But it might kill them'

As a paramedic I’m working harder than ever, and constantly double-guessing whether to risk exposing patients to Covid-19

Paradise Seychelles is Covid-19 free

After 9 weeks of battling tirelessly the deadly Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Seychelles- the small island holiday destination in the Indian Ocean with a population of less than a hundred thousand inhabitants- is now Covid-19 Free. The country, which reported a number of 11 cases in total, has announced the last infected patient tested negative for a continuous number of days and is now considered to be healed from the Covid-19 virus.  The Covid-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Seychelles in March

Between two devils: Why hospitals must act fast to prevent health worker deaths from Covid-19

A new investigative report details the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease in St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban, and how it could have been prevented.

How Will Our Bodies Change from Being Inside for Months?

According to multiple ads I’ve seen, we are in this thing together. “Together we will prevail,” the ads say. You lay there – alone, in a shirt stained with who can say what – and think: nothing. What is there to think? If you were going to have an interesting thought, you would’ve had it weeks ago. Better to wreck yourself with caffeine and awful snacks, is my take, which diverges somewhat from the advice in our latest Giz Asks – an investigation into what exactly this quarantine might be doing to our bodies, and how we might mitigate some of those effects.

Children with COVID-19 presenting with sudden severe lung disease

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to seek out new victims, puzzling new presentations are further confusing the situation. A new study published online in The Lancet Rheumatology in May 2020 reports a case of severe COVID-19 in a child who rapidly developed acute respiratory distress symptoms without prior respiratory symptoms. This case should alert clinicians to consider this diagnosis in children as well.

3 reasons why India's current Covid-19 strategy should change

Combating Covid-19 is like fighting a war. And, wars are won with up-to-date strategy. Fresh researches on coronavirus tell that India's Covid-19 strategy must change.

The Surprising COVID-19 Public Health Crisis That Africa Now Faces

For surgeons and their patients, the coming months could have devastating consequences. Thus far, elective surgical cases have been canceled or delayed in most countries. In Africa, patients are particularly vulnerable because they often seek care when their diseases are more advanced.

Cyril Ramaphosa | The solutions to Africa’s problems reside within Africa itself

This Africa Day we are reminded once again that the solutions to Africa’s problems, be they overcoming disease or eradicating poverty and underdevelopment, reside within Africa itself, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa Day: Leaders must continue to work towards Agenda 2063

Monday, 25 May marks Africa Day. What does that mean in practice? Our experiences as social accountability practitioners in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa oblige us to do more than merely celebrate the shiny ideals of Pan-Africanism on this day.

57th Anniversary of Africa Day: India Unites with Africa to Fight Corona

It’s the 57th Anniversary of Africa Day! Commemorated every year on 25th May, the day asserts Africa’s dignity and contributions to human civilisation. On this day, Africans pay tribute to their founding fathers who established the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union.

Ethiopia records highest daily virus cases

Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: COVID-19 has revealed Africa's strengths

The continent's experience with communicable diseases such as Ebola and TB has put it in a strong position to deal with COVID-19.

Ethiopia records highest daily Covid-19 rise with 88 new cases

Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.

Coronavirus: United States bans travel from Brazil

Latin American country has nearly 350,000 Covid-19 cases with 22,000 deaths

President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil over Coronavirus Concerns

President Trump suspended travel from Brazil to the United States on Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in South America.

Covid-19 wrap | Trump bars travel from Brazil, Japan to lift nationwide state of emergency

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

Trump extends coronavirus travel bans to hard-hit Brazil

Brazil, easily Latin America's hardest-hit country, has the world's second-highest infection tally and one of its highest death tolls, at more than 347,000 and 22,000, respectively.

White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil

President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil.

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, FAO warns of more attacks till early July

Pests engulf 18 districts in state, apart from infesting large parts of UP and MP; Young juveniles will become voracious adults in June just as farmers begin to harvest, warns FAO

When flying pests raided Jaipur for a day

Most of the localities in Jaipur witnessed locust swarms on Monday morning. The pests, which entered Rajasthan from Pakistan on April 11, have been tr

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Locusts normally affect districts in western Rajasthan but this time the swarms have travelled as far as Jaipur city. The swarms later headed towards Dausa district.

India faces worst locust swarm attack in decades: What does it mean for agri economy?

So far, locusts have been controlled in more than 14,000 hectares of land in Rajasthan and Punjab, says Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Swarms of locusts ravage north India

Three of India’s northern states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, have been overrun by an army of locusts in the last few days that, by some accounts, have spanned a 2.5 to 3km track. Swarms were previously reported in multiple districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and had reached Uttar Pradesh by the weekend. 

What's going on 2020? Amid coronavirus and Cyclone Amphan, locust plague hits Rajasthan

Swarms of locusts enter in Jaipur residential areas

Swarms of locusts entered some residential areas of the city on Monday, presenting the local people with an unusual sight. Locusts normally affect districts in western Rajasthan but this time the swarms have travelled as far as Jaipur city. The swarms later headed towards the Dausa district.

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19, Dr. Kamran Khan, says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks.

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks. Dr. Kamran Khan set out to make a “smoke alarm” that would detect disease outbreaks around the world when he created his …

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks.

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

OTTAWA - The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks. Dr.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite COVID-19 outbreaks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BERLIN >> Germany’s federal government and state governors squared up today for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's federal government and state governors squared up Monday for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.The country has seen a steady decline in the overall number of COVID-19 cases thanks to measures imposed 10 weeks ago to limit personal contacts.But as restrictions have slowly been lifted there have also been case spikes across Germany linked to slaughterhouses, restaurants, religious services, nursing homes and refugee shelters.The country's current raft of coronavirus measures is due to expire on June 5.

WHO fears 'silent' virus epidemic unless Africa prioritizes testing

(Reuters) - Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but the World Health Organization is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders do not prioritize testing for it, a WHO envoy said on Monday.

WHO fears 'silent' virus epidemic unless Africa prioritizes testing

The WHO's director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Africa was the region with the fewest diagnosed coronavirus cases, accounting for less than 1.5% of the global total and just 0.1% of deaths. The WHO regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, said some countries had taken measures

WHO fears ‘silent’ COVID-19 epidemic in Africa

Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritise testing fo...

WHO fears 'silent' virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing

“My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa. So we must continue to push leaders to prioritize testing,” special envoy Samba Sow told a news conference.

Virus Outbreak Brazil

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media. Confronted with a travel ban imposed on Brazil by the U.S. because

Brazilian president blames health minister, mayors, media for COVID-19 crisis

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.

Bolsonaro’s populism is leading Brazil to disaster

If life were a morality tale, the COVID-19 antics would turn Brazilians against the populist president. But it's not that simple.

COVID-19 deaths in Sweden top 4,000: Public Health Agency

The death toll from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Sweden has topped 4,000, statistics published by the Public Health Agency showed on Monday. The data published on the agency's website showed that deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, had risen to 4,029 from

COVID-19 deaths in Sweden top 4,000: Public Health Agency

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The death toll from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Sweden has topped 4,000, statistics published by the Public Health Agency showed on Monday.

COVID-19 deaths in Sweden top 4,000: Public Health Agency

The death toll from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Sweden has topped 4,000, statistics published by the Public Health Agency showed on ...

Citi warns that coronavirus may push 31 million women into unemployment and knock $1 trillion from world GDP

Global GDP could shrink as much as $1 trillion if a predicted 31 million women lose their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, Citi has warned....

Iditarod champ Thomas Waerner stranded in Alaska due to coronavirus issues

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway. Waerner and his 16 dogs have been stranded in

Pandemic strands Norway racer in Alaska after Iditarod win

Thomas Waerner and his 16 dogs are waiting to return to his home in Norway after winning this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March.

Virus restrictions leave Norwegian winner of Iditarod stranded in Alaska

Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway. Waerner and his 16 dogs have

The winner of the Iditarod and his 16 sled dogs have been stuck in Alaska since March

Iditarod winner Thomas Waerner and his 16 dogs have been stranded in Alaska by travel restrictions and flight cancellations caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic strands Norway racer in Alaska after Iditarod win

Thomas Waerner and his 16 dogs are waiting to return to his home in Norway after winning this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March.

Virus strands Norway racer in Alaska after Iditarod win

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway.

California Reopens In-Store Retail Shopping as COVID-19 Restrictions Loosen

Individual counties' public health departments have the final say on whether the change can be implemented in their areas.

California Reopens Places of Worship, In-Store Retail Businesses

California, which has seen some of the most serious restrictions introduced due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, started to gradually reopen its economy...

California to allow places of worship to reopen, in-store retail shopping to resume

California will allow houses of worship to open for in-person services at reduced capacity and let retailers open for in-store shopping, state officials announced Monday.

Coronavirus: California opens places of worship, in-store retail

Churches, synagogues, and mosques can reopen at 25% occupancy

California opens places of worship, in-store retail businesses -health officials

California retail with in-store shopping and places of worship that were closed under one of the most restrictive coronavirus containment rules in the United States may now open, health authorities announced on Monday.

'A significant milestone': There are no new confirmed deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland today

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures in its daily update.

Coronavirus Ireland update: No new deaths linked to Covid-19 in Republic of Ireland

This is the first day since the country hasn't recorded a death linked to Covid-19 since March 11

Covid-19 update: No new Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland

There were no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Monday meaning the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland stands at 1,606. As of 11am Monday 25 May t...

Brazil BRF meatpacking plant hit with more than 300 coronavirus cases

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Nearly 340 meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Monday.

Brazil BRF meatpacking plant hit with more than 300 coronavirus cases

Nearly 340 meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Monday. Brazilian meatpacker BRF said in a statement that 6.6% of its 5,132 workers at its Concórdia plant in Santa Catarina state had tested positive for the

Brazil's BRF says most workers back at Concórdia meat plant after coronavirus tests

SAO PAULO, May 25 (Reuters) - More than 93% of workers at Brazilian food company BRF SA's Concórdia meatpacking plant returned to work on Monday after testing negative for the novel coronavirus, the company said.BRF said it has tested all of its 5,132 workers at that plant. The company noted the 6.6% who tested positive for the virus were preemptively suspended from work and would be required to take a further test. (Reporting by Ana Mano Editing by Paul Simao)© Copyright Thomson Reuters 2020. Click For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp

Egypt under fire over coronavirus deaths among healthcare workers

Egypt's medical union blamed the government for the rise in coronavirus infections and deaths among healthcare professionals, warning of a "complete collapse" of the country's health system.

NHL plans to open small-group workouts in June as Phase 2 of return

The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions.

NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

The NHL, which was forced to pause its season March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a memo Monday announcing it's targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice rinks and allowing small, voluntary group workouts on and off the ice.

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

TORONTO >> The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with plenty of precautions.

NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

TORONTO - The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with plenty of precautions.The league, which was forced to pause its season March 12

NHL release details of their Phase 2 training rules

This covers the return of players to small-group workouts and the rules for use of the facilities, but does not come with a firm date.

Alan Shepard, first US astronaut to travel to space, being collected by helicopter after his landing in the Atlantic Ocean on May 5, 1961

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. Less than a month later, on May 5, American Alan Shepard carries out a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury, launched

Here are the milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.   On April 12,

Milestones of US human spaceflights

PARIS, May 25 — Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. First American in space On April 12, 1961, the United States is upstaged by the Soviet Union, when...

Milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.

China’s ‘bat woman’ researcher warns coronavirus is just ‘tip of iceberg’

China’s “bat woman” researcher warns that the deadly coronavirus surfacing now is “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of what humans may soon face without a global

Chile's hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases near 70,000, president says

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile’s healthcare system is under strain and “very close to the limit,” President Sebastian Pinera said on Sunday, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections approaches 70,000 after a rapid increase in recent days.

Chile's hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases near 70,000: President Pinera

SANTIAGO: Chile's healthcare system is under strain and "very close to the limit," President Sebastian Pinera said on Sunday (May 24), as the ...

Chile's hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases near 70,000, president says

SANTIAGO, May 25 — Chile's healthcare system is under strain and “very close to the limit,” President Sebastian Pinera said yesterday, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections approaches 70,000 after a rapid increase in recent days. The Ministry of Health reported 3,709 new...

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Representatives of a group including GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson are on the body that rejected the proposal, The Guardian reported.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak

The world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies blocked a 2017 EU proposal that could allow vaccines against viruses like the novel coronavirus to be developed before an outbreak begins, The Guardian reported.

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak

Representatives of a group including GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson are on the body that rejected the proposal, The Guardian reported.

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak

A 2017 proposal that would speed up vaccine production in the EU was blocked by major pharmaceutical companies, The Guardian reported .

Window to file for government health insurance approaching for coronavirus filers

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

First deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

WASHINGTON — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but industry officials and independent researchers say few people seem …

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

WASHINGTON — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

WASHINGTON - Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage unde

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines approach for laid-off workers to get health insurance

The nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that nearly 27 million workers and family members had lost job-based health coverage as of the start of this month.

India and Israel join forces to develop rapid testing system to fight Coronavirus

India News: NEW DELHI: India and Israel have decided to join forces to develop rapid testing systems that can conduct Covid-19 tests at under a minute, in the hig.

India, Israel plan to jointly develop rapid testing tools for covid-19

DRDO and CSIR are likely to partner with Israel’s Directorate of R&D in its ministry of defence to develop the rapid testing tools.Israel recently claimed it had developed a monoclonal antibody that may ’neutralize’ SARS-CoV-2

India, Israel to conduct join R&D for rapid coronavirus testing

'India and Israel to conduct joint R&D for rapid testing to allow normalisation of life under COVID-19,' Avigail Spira, the spokesperson of the embassy, also tweeted.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.

White House goal on testing nursing homes for Covid-19 within 14 days unmet

Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days. It's not going to happen. A review by

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

RICHMOND, Va. >> Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.

White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days.It’s not going to happen.A review by The Associated Press found that at least half of the states are not going to meet White House’s deadline and some aren’t even bothering to try.Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window. Some say they need another week or so, while others say they need much more time.

Delhi-Ghaziabad border to be resealed, only essential services allowed

However, the district administration said that those providing essential services, including doctors, paramedical staff, police, bank employees and media personnel are allowed to move across the two cities after showing identity cards. No special pass will be required, it said.

Ghaziabad DM issues order to seal border with Delhi; essential services to be allowed

On Monday, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has issued an order to seal the border with Delhi due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Record-high data transmission using a soliton crystal

Australian and Canadian researchers led by Prof David J. Moss at Swinburne University of Technology and honorary professor at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) was able to achieve world record-high data transmission over 75 km of standard optical fibre using a powerful class of micro-comb called soliton crystals.

Scientists set new record for data transmission over 75 km of optical fibre

Telecommunication networks use many different frequencies, or colours, to transfer as much information as possible, the researchers said

Record-high data transmission using a soliton crystal

Researchers have achieved world record-high data transmission over 75 km of standard optical fiber using a powerful class of micro-comb called soliton crystals.

Covid-19 update: India registers another big spike in cases with 6,977 new infections

However, the number of active Covid-19 cases is 77,103, while 57,720 people have recovered from the virus, the Union Health Ministry said

1,38,845 coronavirus cases, 4021 deaths; highest-ever spike of 6,977 cases

The number of active Covid-19 cases climbed to 77,103 while 57,720 people have recovered and one patient has migrated

1,38,845 coronavirus cases, 4021 deaths; highest-ever spike of 6,977 cases

The number of active Covid-19 cases climbed to 77,103 while 57,720 people have recovered and one patient has migrated

Record 6,767 new COVID cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll 3,867

Infection count now stands at 1,31,868; active cases 73,560 New Delhi, May 24 COVID-19 cases in India saw the biggest spike for the third consecutive day on Sunday with 6,767 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 1,31,868, while the death toll due to the disease rose to 3,867 […]

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,977 cases

India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections

Covid-19: Recovery rate improves to 41.57%, says govt

A total of 57,720 people have been cured so far in India, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

80 Million Children at Risk as Pandemic Disrupts Global Vaccination Efforts

The coronavirus pandemic is putting tens of millions of children's lives at risk by disrupting routine immunisation programmes, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said Friday.

Health organisations say children under one at risk of diseases amid COVID-19

GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — Several health organisations are warning that children ...

Dr. Rashid Chotani: Coronavirus vaccine at warp speed – Will it be ready in 2020?

President Trump's Operation Warp Speed aims to have a completed vaccine for the novel coronavirus by the end of 2020. 

80 Million Under-Immunized Children

Childhood immunization services have been disrupted on a global scale

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 …—COVID-19 in Canada …OTTAWA — The House of Commons is meeting today to decide, again, how it’s going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 …

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma

US faces Memorial Day like no other; Greek islands reopen

Americans prepared to mark a Memorial Day like no other as the coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations, while Greece

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

The Political Fix: What has India’s stringent Covid-19 lockdown actually achieved?

A weekly newsletter on Indian policy and politics from Scroll.in.

COVID-19: India felt a big jolt due to Markaz incident says Harsh Vardhan

In an interaction with BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao, Vardhan said that the state governments, the IT department, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Home Minister Amit Shah played an important role following the Tablighi Jamaat incident.

U.S. Memorial Day Kicks Off Amid Lockdowns As Some Countries Begin Reopening

President Trump was scheduled attend honorary ceremonies as America braced for a Memorial Day like no other.

Live Coronavirus Updates: Delhi Coronavirus Cases Cross 14,000-Mark

Delhi recorded 635 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the tally to 14,053 with 276 deaths so far in the national capital.

Karan Johar’s two house staff test positive for Covid-19

In a statement, Karan Johar said that the building has been sterilised after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was informed about the same.

Karan Johar confirms two household members test positive for coronavirus

Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that two members of his household have tested positive for coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, Johar said that his domestic staff had been diagnosed with the illness. However, he did inform his fans that his family was fine, including mother Hiroo and children, Yash and Roohi. He said, “I’d like to […]

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Here’s Why The $51 Million Celeste Barber Raised With Your Help Can’t Be Shared Around

The Supreme Court ruled that $51 million Celeste Barber raised for the NSW RFS can't be shared with other states and agencies. Here's why.

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine.

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs 657 people, many of them German. Health authorities ordered it shut and the workers quarantined after 45 infections were detected on May 20.

Accountability group calls for COVID-19 transparency, whistleblower protection

The Canadian COVID-19 Accountability Group is urging public officials to proactively release documents concerning health and safety enforcement, scientific and public health research, and contracts, grants, and loans provided to companies and organizations.

Accountability group calls for COVID-19 transparency, whistleblower protection

OTTAWA - An ad-hoc transparency group is calling on governments to make crucial records related to the COVID-19 pandemic open by default as a measure of acc

COVID transparency urged

An ad-hoc transparency group is calling on governments to make crucial records related to the COVID-19 pandemic open by default as a measure of accountability to Canadians.

Accountability group calls for COVID-19 transparency, whistleblower protection

OTTAWA — An ad-hoc transparency group is calling on governments to make crucial records related to the COVID-19 pandemic open by default as a measure of accountability to the public.

National reconciliation is closer than we dare imagine

There are two big reasons to be optimistic in National Reconciliation Week.

National reconciliation is closer than we dare imagine

There are two big reasons to be optimistic in National Reconciliation Week.

National reconciliation is closer than we dare imagine

There are two big reasons to be optimistic in National Reconciliation Week.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Chief Scientist clashes with Lucy Turnbull over 'shipping sunshine'

Former Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel debated Australia's energy future on Q+A. They agreed on the end goal but not how to achieve it.

Chief Scientist clashes with Lucy Turnbull over 'shipping sunshine'

Former Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel debated Australia's energy future on Q+A. They agreed on the end goal but not how to achieve it.

Chief Scientist clashes with Lucy Turnbull over 'shipping sunshine'

Former Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel debated Australia's energy future on Q+A. They agreed on the end goal but not how to achieve it.

Australia's most populous state urges parents to work from home as schools reopen

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s most populous state on Monday urged locals to continue working from home despite schools reopening as the number of coronavirus cases slows.

Brazil's indigenous people could face a 'genocide' as their coronavirus death rate soars even higher than the rest of the hard-hit country

The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil found the coronavirus death rate among Brazil's indigenous people has reached 12.6%.

Brazil’s indigenous people could face a ‘genocide’ as their coronavirus death rate soars even higher than the rest of the hard-hit country

Brazil’s indigenous people could face a “genocide” as their death rate from the coronavirus soars even higher than the rest of the country, which has become one of the world’s worst hit.

CFA 'never sought' slice of Celeste Barber's $51 million fundraiser

Court rules that $50 million raised by comedian cannot be given to groups other than the NSW Rural Fire Service, but Victoria's CFA says it never lobbied to receive a share

CFA 'never sought' slice of Celeste Barber's $51 million fundraiser

Court rules that $50 million raised by comedian cannot be given to groups other than the NSW Rural Fire Service, but Victoria's CFA says it never lobbied to receive a share

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

Out of the 40 new asymptomatic cases, 38 were reported in Wuhan, which is currently undergoing mass testing of its over 11.2 million people after a spike in the asymptomatic cases.

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

All of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas.

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

China has reported 51 new coronavirus cases including 40 asymptomatic infections, majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the

China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan

China has reported 51 new coronavirus cases including 40 asymptomatic infections, majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the last 10 days, health officials said on Monday. The country's National Health Commission (NHC) said

Take lessons from First Nations to come out of COVID crisis a better country

We will all benefit from 80,000 years of ancestral knowledge by Indigenising our future.

Take lessons from First Nations to come out of COVID crisis a better country

We will all benefit from 80,000 years of ancestral knowledge by Indigenising our future.

Take lessons from First Nations to come out of COVID crisis a better country

We will all benefit from 80,000 years of ancestral knowledge by Indigenising our future.

CBSE Class 12, 10th Board Exam 2020 centre: HRD minister says this now

CBSE Class 10th, 12th Exam Centre: Central Board of Secondary Education will hold the remaining exams for Class 10th and Class 12 at over 15000 centres across India, says HRD minister.

Pending class 10,12 board exams to be held at 15,000 centres across country

The exams, which were postponed in view of the coronavirus lockdown, will now be held from July 1 to July 15.

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home

As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection. Such clinics are the backbone of a healthcare system short of…

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home

TOKYO (Reuters) - As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection.

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as coronavirus-wary patients stay home

TOKYO: As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the ...

JEE Main, NEET 2020 admit card, exam timing details revealed by NTA

For NEET, NTA had earlier extended the last date to make corrections in applications. As per an IE report, HRD Ministry had also asked the NTA to double the number of test centres so that one can maintain the social distancing norms.

Trump administration promises 100 million coronavirus testing swabs by the end of 2020

The Trump administration sent Congress a national coronavirus testing strategy in time to meet a Sunday deadline, The Washington Post reports, citing a copy of the 80-page "COVID-19 Strategic Testing Plan" it obtained.The report delivered to Congress promises that the federal government will

Trump administration promises 100 million coronavirus testing swabs by the end of 2020

The Trump administration sent Congress a national coronavirus testing strategy in time to meet a Sunday deadline, The Washington Post reports, citing a copy of the 80-page "COVID-19 Strategic Testing Plan" it obtained. The report delivered to Congress promises that the federal government will buy 100 million swabs by the end of 2020 and distribute them to states to help them expand testing. The document did not outline federal testing goals for each state; instead it listed testing targets states reported to federal officials for May. Public health officials say broader testing to determine who has been infected with the novel coronavirus and who might have immunity are key to curbing the spread of the outbreak and allowing the economy to fully reopen. The administration plan calls for every state to try to test at least 2 percent of its population in May and June. Read more at The Washington Post. Harold Maass

Anglogold Ashanti shuts South African mine over 164 COVID-19 cases

The mine, the deepest in the world, only re-opened in April after being shut under a nationwide lockdown, and had been operating at around 50% capacity. It accounted for around 7.4% of the company’s

AngloGold Ashanti reports more COVID-19 positive cases at Mponeng mine

(Reuters) - AngloGold Ashanti on Monday said that a total of 196 people have tested positive for coronavirus at its Mponeng mine, where it suspended operations on Sunday after reporting 164 COVID-19 positive workers.

South African mine closes after over 100 workers test positive for COVID-19

The 4km-deep mine will now be deep-cleaned.

AngloGold Ashanti suspends mine ops after virus detected

South Africa’s AngloGold Ashanti said Sunday it had suspended operations at its Mponeng mine after at least 164 employees tested positive for coronavirus.

AngloGold Ashanti closes South African mine after 164 contract Covid-19

AngloGold Ashanti has temporarily closed its Mponeng mine in South Africa after 164 workers tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus infection.

No new Covid-19 deaths reported in past day, Dominic Cummings defends trip to Durham: Today's Covid-19 main points

Discussion this week is likely to be focused on the further easing of restrictions ahead of 8 June.

Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts

The senior Government adviser has sought to defend his decision to travel to County Durham.

Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts

The senior Government adviser has sought to defend his decision to travel to County Durham.

READERS’ LETTERS: Untenable position but Dominic Cummings will stay

Sir, – Since lockdown was instigated grandparents have not seen grandchildren, people have died alone and funerals have been limited.

Covid-19 deaths top 4 000 in under-fire Sweden

Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, says the number of deaths passed the 4 000 mark.

Sweden coronavirus deaths pass 4,000, say health authorities

STOCKHOLM, May 25 — Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, said today its number of deaths passed the 4,000 mark. The Public Health Agency said it had recorded 4,029 deaths and 33,843 confirmed cases of the...

Sweden coronavirus deaths pass 4,000 ― Health authorities

Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours.

Missouri salon may have exposed 140 customers to coronavirus

Dozens of Great Clips clients in Missouri may have left the salon with more than a new haircut.

Parts of 'salmon cannon’ arrive soon at Fraser River landslide

Fish expected to come into a holding pond before they are boosted up river to their spawning grounds

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia’s Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia’s Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER - Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the "salmon cannon" have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River,

Salmon to hit slide soon

Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the "salmon cannon" have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When Manit Parikh’s mother tested positive for the new coronavirus, she was rushed by ambulance to Mumbai’s private Lilavati Hospital, but officials told the family no critical-care beds were available.

More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

For years, India's booming private hospitals have taken some of the strain off the country's underfunded and dilapidated public health network, but the ordeal of Parikh's family suggests that as coronavirus cases explode in India, even private facilities are at risk of being overrun.

As Coronavirus Cases Spike, More Patients In Mumbai Than Hospital Beds

More than a fifth of the India's coronavirus cases are in Mumbai.

INSIGHT-More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

The Indian government estimates it spends only about 1.5% of its GDP on public health. That figure is higher than it was - about 1% in the 1980s and 1.3% five years ago - but India still ranks among the world's lowest spenders in terms of percentage of GDP.

Mumbai faces shortage of medical staff, hospital beds as coronavirus cases rise to 30,359; city records one-fifth of infections in India

Mumbai’s municipal authority said it had ordered public officials to take control of at least 100 private hospital beds in all 24 zones in the city of almost 20 million people to make more beds available for coronavirus patients.

Venice Film Festival will go ahead in September: Veneto governor

Due to the lockdowns imposed on the film industry across the world to limit the spread of the virus, the Venice Film Festival will probably be attended by fewer productions, said Luca Zaia, who is also a board member of the Biennale di Venezia.

Veneto governor: Venice Film Festival still planned for September

May 25 (UPI) -- Veneto Gov. Luca Zaia said plans are still in place to hold the 2020 edition of the famed Venice Film Festival in September.

Bumble Bee Nibbles Stimulate Plants To Bloom Early

When pollen is scarce, bumble bees nibble on the leaves of plants that lack flowers, which accelerates blooming

Bumble Bees Control When Flowers Bloom, Cushioning Climate Uncertainty

Bumble bees have developed a remarkable solution to the dangers of coming out of hibernation before food is available. They take advantage of the fact plan

Bumblebees Bite Plants to Make Them Bloom, Scientists Find

When you wake up hungry and there's nothing to eat, the most sensible thing to do is acquire snacks. In this, bumblebees are no different from humans. If they wake early from hibernation to find a scarcity of pollen, the insects have a cunning way

Bumblebees Bite Leaves of Flowerless Plants to Stimulate Earlier Flowering

A team of researchers from ETH Zürich and the Universite Paris-Saclay made observations suggesting that bumblebees have strategies to cope with irregular seasonal flowering: when faced with a shortage of pollen, bumblebees actively damaged plant leaves and this behavior resulted in earlier flowering by as much as 30 days.

Families of NY workers who died fighting coronavirus will get death benefits

The families of New York’s public workers who gave their lives fighting the coronavirus will receive death benefits from the state and local governments, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced

Cuomo admits 'we all failed' at making coronavirus projections

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that coronavirus projections from experts were all wrong and he's getting out of the business of speculating because of it. 

Coronavirus News: New York provides death benefits for public heroes who died from COVID-19

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that state and local governments will provide death benefits for public heroes who died from COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan's COVID-19 cases steadily go up to 56,349; death toll at 1,167

The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 22,491 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 20,077 in Punjab, 7,905 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,407 in Balochistan, 1,641 in Islamabad, 619 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 209 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan COVID-19 cases steadily go up to 56,349; death toll at 1,167

So far 1,167 people have died of the COVID-19 including 34 who lost their lives in the last 24 hours. A total of 17,482 patients have recovered from the deadly contagion.

Pakistan’s COVID-19 cases steadily go up to 56,349; death toll at 1,167

Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Monday reached 56,349 with 1,748 new patients while the death toll climbed to 1,167, the health ministry said.

COVID-19 pandemic unites Canadians like no other event in recent history: study

Researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto have found that Canadians of all political beliefs understand the severity of the virus and the importance of working to limit its spread.

Coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts, says ICMR

The ICMR also said testing of close contacts identified infection in presymptomatic and asymptomatic cases

ICMR: Study reconfirms coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts

The ICMR also said testing of close contacts identified infection in presymptomatic and asymptomatic cases, and stressed that the strategy to trace and test close contacts is crucial for early identification and isolation of positive patients to prevent community transmission.

Study reconfirms coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts: ICMR

A detailed investigation of the cluster of SARS-CoV-2 infection among 16 Italian tourists and an Indian was conducted in March-April, an ICMR study published online in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) said.

From the Archives, 1944: Government announces post-war migration plan

It was "populate or perish" as acting prime minister Frank Forde announced Australia's intention of embarking on an active postwar immigration policy.

From the Archives, 1944: Government announces post-war migration plan

It was "populate or perish" as acting prime minister Frank Forde announced Australia's intention of embarking on an active postwar immigration policy.

Coronavirus Pandemic Could Bankrupt German FA, Warns Treasurer

German FA treasurer Stephan Osnabruegge warned that the DFB is in the deepest economic crisis of the recent past.

Coronavirus could bankrupt German FA, warns treasurer

The coronavirus crisis could "potentially threaten" the existence of the German Football Association (DFB), its treasurer has warned Monday.

Manufacturing of PPE, N95 mask ramped up; ensuring quality: Health ministry

The statement comes following some new reports expressing concern about the quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) coverall

India manufacturing of 3 lakh PPEs, N95 masks per day! Provides around 111.08 lakh N95 masks and 74.48 lakh PPEs so far

In addition, manufacturers who have got their products qualified from these labs are also being on-boarded on Government e-Marketplace (GeM).  The manufacturers who have got PPEs qualified have been advised by the MoT to on-board on to the GeM so that the procurement by states can be carried out accordingly.

Centre debunks reports claiming low quality of PPEs

It also said that India has significantly ramped up its domestic production capacity of PPEs and N95 masks.

Production ramped up: India manufacturing 3 lakh PPE suits a day

India has significantly ramped up its production capacity of PPEs and N95 masks with three lakh units each being manufactured daily and their quality is being ensured through stringent protocols, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 MT despite hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year

Govt's wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 million tonnes despite COVID-19 hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7MT for the 2020-21 marketing year. Although the wheat marketing year runs from April-March, the bulk of procurement is normally done in the first three months.

India’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles | Economy News

New Delhi: The government’s wheat procurement so far in the 2020-21 marketing year has surpassed the last year’s 34.13 million … India’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles | Economy News Read More »

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

CANBERRA, Australia — A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year. Novavax has begun the first phase of the trial in which 131 volunteers in the cities of Melbourne and Brisbane will test the …

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

CANBERRA, Australia — A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

Australia’s First Human Trial Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Starts Today & JFC We Hope It Works

JFC we hope it works.

Govt releases Rs 1,000 crore to West Bengal; central team to visit soon to assess cyclone damage

The rescue-and-relief operations in West Bengal were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secr

Government Releases Rs 1,000 Crore To Bengal; Central Team To Assess Cyclone Damage

The Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore to the West Bengal government, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a team of the Union government will visit the state soon to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Amphan.

Govt releases Rs 1,000 Cr to West Bengal; central team to visit soon to assess cyclone damage

As announced by the prime minister after his aerial survey and review of the relief efforts with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a sum of Rs 1,000 crore has already been released to the state government, an official statement said. The Ministry of Home Affairs will be sending a team to the state soon to ass

Belgium will not return to tough lockdown: minister

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium will not return to the strict measures imposed for nearly two months to combat the coronavirus outbreak even if there is a second wave of COVID-19 cases, the country’s interior minister has said.

Belgium will not return to tough lockdown, says minister

BRUSSELS, May 25 — Belgium will not return to the strict measures imposed for nearly two months to combat the coronavirus outbreak even if there is a second wave of Covid-19 cases, the country’s interior minister has said. The country of 11.5 million people effectively closed down in mid-March,...

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

A researcher leading Thailand's push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally. Thailand's government announced last week its plans to have a vaccine ready for deployment

Thai researcher eyes accessible COVID-19 vaccine for SE Asia

A researcher leading Thailand's push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally.

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

BANGKOK, May 25 — A researcher leading Thailand’s push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally. Thailand’s government announced last week its plans to have a...

What A Trans-Tasman ‘Bubble’ Could Look Like For Australia And New Zealand

As New Zealand continues its efforts to eradicate Covid-19 and move closer to alert level 1, Australia and other Pacific island nations are being considered for a Trans-Tasman travel "bubble." Here's what that might look like.

New Zealand eases coronavirus curbs on public gatherings

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is easing back curbs on the size of gatherings to 100 people from 10, as it relaxes measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

Air Force Removes Height Requirement to Attract More Women Pilots

The Air Force said it was dispensing with a restriction that effectively eliminated about 44 percent of American women between the ages of 20 and 29.

The US Air Force is removing height restrictions for pilots, which will allow more women to serve

(CNN) — The US Air Force has removed its minimum height requirements for prospective pilots, doing away with a barrier that had disadvantaged women. Previously,...

There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

Bihar Board 10th Result 2020: BSEB matric result releasing on May 26 @ biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is scheduled to share the Class 10 result on May 26, 2020 at 12:30 pm.

BSEB Bihar Board matric results on May 26

Education News: Finally, the D-day has arrived. The fate of lakhs of studnets, who wrote their Class X papers from Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), would be dec

BSEB Class 10th Results 2020: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) declares BSEB Class 10th Results 2020 today at 12.30 PM @ biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

BSEB Class 10th Results 2020: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will declare the BSEB Class 10th Results 2020 today at 12.30 PM on its official website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.

Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 to be out on May 26 at 12:30 pm: BSEB Matric Result date and time confirmed finally

The Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 will be out tomorrow, on May 26, at 12:30 pm, as per an official release. The BSEB Matric Result date and time has finally been confirmed after a long wait.

Did Japan just beat the coronavirus without lockdowns or mass testing?

Rest of World News: One widely shared list assembled 43 possible reasons cited in media reports range from a culture of mask-wearing and a famously low obesity rate to th

Did Japan just beat coronavirus without lockdowns or mass testing?

Japan’s state of emergency is set to end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite largely ignoring the default playbook.

Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders

Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.

Outdoor markets and car dealerships will reopen from next Monday

The prime minister announced that from from June 15 non-essential shops will also be allowed to reopen.

Singapore reports lower number of 344 new coronavirus cases

Rest of World News: Out of the new infected cases, 340 are foreign workers residing in dormitories, the health ministry said. The rest four new cases are Singaporeans or

Singapore reports 344 new Covid-19 cases

Out of the new infected cases, 340 are foreign workers residing in dormitories, the health ministry said.

Singapore reports lower number of 344 new COVID-19 cases

Singapore on Monday reported a lower number of 344 new COVID-19 cases, a majority of them foreign workers living in dormitories, taking the nationwide tally to 31,960 as the country is gearing up to lift the "circuit breaker" imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Out of the new

New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at UC Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue.

New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue.

Designers created an 'infection-free playground' for children made up of individual play areas — take a look

The area is divided into separate platforms so that children aren't close enough to share germs.

Designers created an 'infection-free playground' for children made up of individual play areas — take a look, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The area is divided into separate platforms so that children aren't close enough to share germs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Designers created an ‘infection-free playground’ for children made up of individual play areas — take a look

Two German designers, Claudio Rimmele and Martin Binder, have invented a design for a playground that is safe for children during the coronavirus pandemic.

Indonesia looks to domestic innovations to tackle COVID-19

Indonesia is striving to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak with domestically produced innovations, but researchers say the government may face roadblocks in the mass production of such products because of the absence of pro-innovation policies.

Four strategies for rapid innovation during a crisis

The Covid-19 crisis has induced a sense of urgency for product innovations. As a vaccine or drug for the disease remains many months away, there is a surge in demand for ventilators, testing kits, pro

Virus Outbreak Rhinos Interrupted

It’s not quite a case of coitus interruptus, but efforts to create a very special baby are definitely on hold. Groundbreaking work to keep alive the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies — population, two — by in-vitro fertilization has been stalled by travel restrictions. The two northern

Virus stalls work to keep alive a rare rhino subspecies

Groundbreaking work to keep alive the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies -- population, two -- by in-vitro fertilization has been stalled by travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19.

Virus stalls work to keep alive a rare rhino subspecies

It’s not quite a case of coitus interruptus, but efforts to create a very special baby are definitely on hold. Blame the pandemic.

Virus stalls work to keep alive a rare rhino subspecies

It's not quite a case of coitus interruptus, but efforts to create a very special baby are definitely on hold. Blame the pandemic.

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

A further four people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died.

No new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Louth in latest figures

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Covid-19 update: 528 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tipperary

There were four additional deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre released on Sunday. There have now been a total 1,6...

"We have suppressed Covid-19" - No new deaths for the first time since mid-March

There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland is 1,606*. As of 11am Monday 25 May the HPSC has been ...

After 9 Years Abroad, Astronaut Launches Are Back In the U.S.A.

The blastoff this week on a SpaceX rocket—the first ever private launch—could be a big step toward commercial space travel.

After 9 Years Abroad, Astronaut Launches Are Back in the U.S.A.

The blastoff this week on a SpaceX rocket—the first ever private launch—could be a big step toward commercial space travel.

COVID-19: Hundreds test positive at meatpacking plant in Brazil

SAO PAULO: Hundreds of meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company ...

Hundreds test positive for coronavirus at meatpacking plant in Brazil

SAO PAULO, May 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Monday, amid global concerns about the pandemic disrupting food supplies. Brazilian meatpacker BRF said in a statement that nearly 340 people, or 6.6% of workers, at its Concórdia plant in Santa Catarina state had tested positive for the virus.

Efficient generation of relativistic near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses in plasmas

Intense few-cycle optical pulses in the mid-infrared region are of great importance yet difficult to obtain with normal optical materials and techniques. To deal with this challenge, scientists in China and the UK proposed a scheme by use of plasma as a nonlinear optical medium, which can efficiently generate relativistic multi-millijoule near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses at ~5 microns. This technique can be realized with available terawatt-class kHz lasers, bringing new opportunities in high-field and ultrafast science.

Efficient generation of relativistic near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses in plasmas

Intense few-cycle optical pulses in the mid-infrared region are of great importance yet difficult to obtain with normal optical materials and techniques. To deal with this challenge, scientists in China and the UK proposed a scheme by use of plasma as a nonlinear optical medium, which can efficiently generate relativistic multi-millijoule near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses at ~5 microns. This technique can be realized with available terawatt-class kHz lasers, bringing new opportunities in high-field and ultrafast science.

New Covid-19 high as 72 more people test positive

Turkana county records the first case as new Covid-19 cases, virus now in 29 counties.

Covid-19: 72 more test positive - VIDEO

Turkana becomes the latest county to record a case as the virus continues its march across the country.

21 Cases Of COVID-19 Recorded In Lang’ata As Toll Rises To 1,286

Coronavirus cases in Kenya have jumped to 12 after 72 individuals tested positive, health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said.This was after testing a 2,711 sample size. Kenya has so far carried out a to

Covid-19: Kenya records 72 more cases, nine recoveries

Nine more patients have recovered, while one more death was recorded.

The Pandemic Is Exposing the Limits of Science

The financial crisis tarnished the field of economics. Will the coronavirus do the same for medicine?

COVID-19: The pandemic is exposing the limits of science

Scientists and doctors have struggled to convey a unified message to the public

Want to become a billionaire? Here are the industries that produce the most ultrawealthy people

While a select few have become billionaires working in the food and beverage sector, a lot more people become rich in real estate.

Want to become a billionaire? Here are the industries that produce the most ultrawealthy people

People have been able to turn lots of different ideas into billion-dollar businesses, but it’s easier in some fields than others.

Problems with alcohol? 29 gene variants may explain why

A genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people has identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine and colleagues report May 25 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Problems with alcohol? 29 gene variants may explain why

A genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people has identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking, researchers report.

Horgan welcomes news Ottawa will be pursuing paid sick leave

B.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.The premier has been advocating for a national sick-leave program. . .

Horgan welcomes news Ottawa will be pursuing paid sick leave

CINDY E. HARNETTTimes ColonistB.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.The premier has been advocating for. . .

Horgan cheers sick leave

B.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at offering 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.

Why Covid immunity passports may not be a good idea

The fact is that we know very little about how our immune system responds to SARS CoV-2.

Immunity to coronaviruses may only last six months, says study

It casts doubt over the practicality of introducing "immunity passports", which some governments want to issue to COVID-19 survivors.

Immunity passports could help end lockdown, but they come with risks

If you’ve recovered from the coronavirus, can you go back to work? Goverments are considering this question - and answering it with immunity passports.

New Zealand to further ease restrictions; global infections top 5.5M

May 25 (UPI) -- As global infections surpassed 5.5 million on Monday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the limit on gatherings will be expanded to 100 people by the week's end.

PM Jacinda Ardern reveals move to gatherings of 100 under alert level 2

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed the government plans to allow gatherings of up to 100 from midday on Friday, 29 May.

Live: Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. Ardern said the decision was...

Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. This means churches can resume...

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

NEW YORK, May 25 — The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics. What follows...

Chomsky: US virus response fatally 'chaotic'

Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.

A world redrawn: US coronavirus response fatally ‘chaotic,’ says Noam Chomsky

The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics.

US Coronavirus Response Fatally ‘Chaotic,’ Says Noam Chomsky

File photo of Noam Chomsky (Courtesy: Facebook) Here are edited extracts from an AFP interview with the 91-year-old leftist intellectual, … US Coronavirus Response Fatally ‘Chaotic,’ Says Noam Chomsky Read More »

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.

Impact of easing restrictions to become clear this week, says Harris

Simon Harris said he is feeling ‘optimistic’ but warned the public cannot ‘get sloppy’.

Coronavirus: Impact of easing restrictions in the Republic 'to become clear this week'

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in the Republic.

Lockdown should remain in place for four months as second wave of virus is 'guaranteed', professor warns

Simon Harris said on Monday that he is feeling 'optimistic'

My Mother Died of the Coronavirus. It’s Time She Be Counted.

Not having an accurate, honest, nationwide way to tally Covid-19 cases will only add to the current tragedy.

How is Covid-19 playing out in rural India?

Even if the incidence of infection is not high in rural areas, its affect on rural-urban migration has debilitated livelihoods

Varadkar hails ‘day of hope’ as no new Covid-19 deaths reported

The last day when no death was reported in Ireland was on March 21.

'It is not a rule, it is guidance': Tony Holohan says two-metre social distancing is not 'hard and fast law'

Concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens.

Turkey records 29 deaths, 987 new Covid-19 cases

More than 120,000 people have recovered and people needing intensive care continued on a downward trend, according to the health ministry statistics.

Turkey records 29 deaths, 987 new COVID-19 cases

Turkey’s health minister announced 29 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 4,369.

60 more die in Maharashtra, Mumbai death toll crosses 1,000

With 2,436 new cases, total COVID-19 cases in State reach 52,667

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: COVID-19 cases spike by 2,436 to 52,667; 60 more die Mumbai

Trans Rights In Global Recession–One Year After Transgender Removed From WHO List Of Diseases

One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declassified transgender people's gender dysphoria as a disease, trans rights are in a global recession, with coronavirus providing a cloak for the rollback of rights, say LGBT+ activists.

Siemens Healthineers: Excellent Company, But The Valuation Doesn't Scan

Healthineers is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with a leading position in imaging and advanced therapies. Its diagnostics division has

Dust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.

Heatwave Intensifies In North India, Delhi Sizzles At 46-Degree

Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.5 degrees Celsius and the mercury breaching the 46-degree mark in parts of the national capital.

Covid-19: India now among 10 worst-hit countries

India is the tenth most affected nation by the pandemic after US, Russia, UK, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Turkey and France.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations. The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

India sees record 6,977 COVID-19 cases, 154 deaths in last 24 hours; total count crosses 138,000

The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 now stands at 4,021 in the country

Coronavirus Live Tracker: India records highest ever spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases, 154 deaths in 24 hours

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tracker India

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations 'until vaccine found'

Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said Monday, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come.

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations ‘until vaccine found’

ULAANBAATAR, May 25 — Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said today, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come. Wedged between Russia and China, landlocked Mongolia on March 12 become one of the first...

BBC commissions new documentaries about the impact of coronavirus

The commissioning of the new programmes was announced by the broadcaster on Tuesday.

BBC commissions new documentaries about the impact of coronavirus

The commissioning of the new programmes was announced by the broadcaster on Tuesday.

BBC commissions new documentaries about the impact of coronavirus

The commissioning of the new programmes was announced by the broadcaster on Tuesday.

A child's brain activity reveals their memory ability

A child's unique brain activity reveals how good their memories are, according to research recently published in JNeurosci.

A child's brain activity reveals their memory ability

A child's unique brain activity reveals how good their memories are, according to new research.

IIT-Bhubaneswar develops technology to conduct online exams

The system uses a virtual examination hall, actual invigilators, question paper distribution online and submission/reception of soft copies of answer books which may be printed, if needed

Online Exams Without Cheating? New Tech by IIT Bhubaneswar May Have Cracked the Code

The system uses a virtual examination hall, actual invigilators, question paper distribution online and submission/reception of soft copies of answer books

IIT-Bhubaneswar develops new technology for conducting exams online, runs mock test of 240 students across country

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, has created a method of conducting detailed examinations online. The institute claims that this method can be deployed to hold all of types of examinations.

IIT Bhubaneswar Develops Technology To Make Online Testing Easier

IIT Bhubaneswar has developed a new technology to make it easier to conduct online testing. It will be equipped with a virtual exam hall and invigilators.

France again ranks No. 4 in COVID-19 deaths as Spain revises tally

France again ranked fourth in coronavirus deaths after the United States, Britain and Italy, as Spain revised its tally down by nearly 2,000 on Monday. The French health ministry reported on its website that the cumulative death toll rose by 65, or 0.2%, to 28,432. But on a separate ministry…

France again No. 4 in Covid-19 deaths as Spain revises tally

PARIS, May 26 — France again ranked fourth in coronavirus deaths after the United States, Britain and Italy, as Spain revised its tally down by nearly 2,000 yesterday. The French health ministry reported on its website that the cumulative death toll rose by 65, or 0.2 per cent, to 28,432. But on...

Coronavirus: France has fourth most deaths as Spain revises down toll

French now behind only US, UK and Italy as Spain reduces number by 2,000

Route congestion issue sorted out: Railways

‘Issue due to convergence of routes’

Coronavirus lockdown: Indian Railways transport 40 lakh migrant workers via Shramik Special trains

Indian Railways operated 3,060 “Shramik Special” trains since May 1st across the country and ferried 40 lakh passengers including migrant workers. Track live updates on coronavirus here  On May 24

Over 4 mn stranded migrants ferried in 3,060 'Shramik Special' trains in 25 days

The top five states where most of these trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh (1,245 trains), Bihar (846 trains), Jharkhand (123 trains), Madhya Pradesh (112 trains), Odisha (73 trains)

3,060 Special Trains Ferried Around 40 Lakh Migrants Since May 1: Railways

The Railways has ferried around 40 lakh migrant workers on board 3,060 ''Shramik Special'' trains since May 1, according to official data.

COVID-19: 37 Lakh Migrants Have Benefited From Shramik Trains So Far

Nearly 60% of trains originated from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab and destined for UP and Bihar. 

80% Shramik trains head to UP, Bihar

At least 80 per cent of 2,813 Shramik Special trains run by the Indian Railways are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar till May 24. Railways said nearly 60 per cent trains, originated from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab, are mainly destined for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Killing Way More People Than We Record

People around the world are already dying from the climate crisis, and yet all too often, official death records do not reflect the impact of these large-scale environmental catastrophes.

India resumes domestic flights amid confusion over Covid-19 rules

Individual states apply varying coronavirus restrictions – from 14-day quarantine to case-by-case assessment of symptoms

Lockdown 4.0: Undertaking Domestic Travel to/From Delhi? Follow These SOPs

Lockdown 4.0: The guidelines are for all kinds of travel-air, trains or inter-state buses.

Centres issues guidelines for domestic air travel; here's what you need to do

The new guidelines listed for domestic air travel are as follows:

Turkey confirms 32 deaths, 1,141 new coronavirus cases

Middle East News: Fahrettin Koca also tweeted there were 1,141 new infections confirmed in the past 24 hours. The total number of infections has reached 156,827. Turkey

Coronavirus update: Turkey reports 1,141 new cases; tally reaches 156,827

Turkey ranks ninth in a global tally by Johns Hopkins University but experts believe the number of infections could be much higher than reported

Dr Miriam Stoppard: 'No evidence' of children infecting teachers with coronavirus

A study from New South Wales, Australia, throws light on the vexed question of re-opening schools

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

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Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors in London hospitals are using mixed-reality headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients. The headsets look like a visor that encircles the head, and are equipped with sensors and a camera around the headband. Inside the visor is a little screen where holographic images are projected for the wearer to see.

Half-knowledge, a dangerous pill

Taking hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid is a case in point

Evening Update: Trudeau seeks paid sick leave for workers in bid for NDP support; Canadian vaccine candidate shows promise in animal tests

Also: More reopenings in hard-hit areas of Quebec and Alberta

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review

Marine species are outpacing terrestrial species in the race against global warming

Global warming is causing species to search for more temperate environments in which to migrate to, but it is marine species -- according to the latest results of a Franco-American study mainly involving scientists from the CNRS, Ifremer, the Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier and the University of Picardy Jules Verne -- that are leading the way by moving up to six times faster towards the poles than their terrestrial congeners.

A natural amino acid could be a novel treatment for polyglutamine diseases

Researchers from Osaka University, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Niigata University identified the amino acid arginine as a potential disease-modifying drug for polyglutamine diseases, including familial spinocerebellar ataxia and Huntington disease. Using various mice models of polyglutamine diseases, they showed that arginine prevents polyglutamine protein aggregation, improves motor function and suppresses neurodegeneration of mice. The results of this study could facilitate the clinical use of arginine for polyglutamine diseases that are, to date, incurable.

How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes

Due to high risk for researchers, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Scientists from the German Research Center for Geosciences GFZ used a drone for a series of repeated survey flights with optical and thermal imaging cameras at the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala. A regular and systematic survey of dangerous volcanoes with drones seems to be close.

How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes

Due to high risk for researchers, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Scientists used a drone for a series of repeated survey flights with optical and thermal imaging cameras at the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala. A regular and systematic survey of dangerous volcanoes with drones seems to be close.

How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes

Due to the difficult accessibility and the high risk of collapse or explosion, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Researchers around Edgar Zorn from the ...

Study reveals first evidence inherited genetics can drive cancer's spread

Scientists have long struggled to understand what drives a tumor to seed itself elsewhere in the body. New research implicates own pre-existing genetics.

Study reveals first evidence inherited genetics can drive cancer's spread

Scientists have long struggled to understand what drives a tumor to seed itself elsewhere in the body. New research implicates own pre-existing genetics.

Wuhan uses sample pooling to conduct 6.57 million tests in 10 days

This includes a record 1.47 million tests on Saturday

Wuhan conducts 6.5m Covid-19 tests in 10 days

The Chinese city performed 1,146,156 tests on Saturday alone.

Chinese city conducts 6.5m coronavirus tests in 10 days

Over 6.5 million nucleic acid tests to screen novel coronavirus infections was conducted within the space of 10 days in a Chinese city. According to official data by local health authorities, 6,574,093 tests were carried out

COVID-19 complication for pregnant ladies! Placentas from positive women show injury, says study

The researchers from Northwestern University in the US said the findings, though early, could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.

Mother's House / 1+1>2 Architects

Completed in 2019 in Cổ Đông, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Mother’s house is located in Jackfruit Village, Co Dong Commune, Son Tay district, Western suburb of Hanoi. The land slopes gradually to the lake...

Mother's House / 1+1>2 Architects

Completed in 2019 in Cổ Đông, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Mother’s house is located in Jackfruit Village, Co Dong Commune, Son Tay district, Western suburb of Hanoi. The land slopes gradually to the lake...

Kosciuszko National Park wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could be a byelection issue

If moves to protect Victoria's wild horses fails, the focus for supporters is certain to shift into Eden-Monaro.

As wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could become a byelection issue

ENVIRONMENT: Brumby battleground could move north if the Victorian fight to save the horses is lost

A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler

Revisiting simple soliton lasers and their relationship to light dispersion has allowed scientists to ramp up their power. They hope these quartic-soliton lasers could have uses in eye and heart surgery and in the engineering of delicate materials.

A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler

Revisiting simple soliton lasers and their relationship to light dispersion has allowed scientists at the University of Sydney to ramp up their power. They hope these quartic-soliton lasers could have uses in eye and heart surgery and in the engineering of delicate materials.

'You are not going to die from COVID-19'

Good news (please see the accompanying table)! If you are under 65, in reasonably good health and do not have a vitamin D deficiency, you have only a tiny chance of dying from COVID-19. And if you are

Scientists vs politicians: The reality check for “warp speed” vaccine research

Hollywood-style messages from politicians about beating the pandemic downplay technical complexity.

Hospitals demand COVID-19 records

PATIENTS seeking admission to public and private hospitals are now required to produce coronavirus test results before being taken in under a new policy likely ...

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they're protected now is up to you.

The American food supply chain relies on people working low-paying jobs that put them at risk for harassment, injury, and even death.

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they're protected now is up to you., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The American food supply chain relies on people working low-paying jobs that put them at risk for harassment, injury, and even death.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they're protected now is up to you.

The American food supply chain from meat processing plants to fast-food chains relies on people working low-paying jobs that put them at risk for harassment, injury, and even death.

The workers that make your food put their lives on the line during pandemic. Whether they’re protected now is up to you.

“Every day we risk our health and the health of our family that await us at home,” said Nelson Santiago.

Nagaland reports ‘first’ virus case

Nagaland on Monday reported its first COVID-19 case although a person in the State’s commercial hub Dimapur had tested positive after being referred to a hospital in Assam more than a month ago.Menukh

3 returnees test COVID-19 positive; Dimapur-2, Kohima-1

ALL PATIENTS SHIFTED TO DESIGNATED COVID-19 HOSPITALS

Nagaland No Longer A Green State After 3 Test COVID-19 Positive

Nagaland reported its "first" COVID-19 cases on Monday, when three persons who recently returned to the state from Chennai were found infected with novel coronavirus, a health department official said

J&K tops in COVID-19 testing, says UT govt.

Testing capacity now stands at 8,100 samples per day

With over 10k tests per million, J&K number one in testing in country: Kansal

With the testing rate of over 10,000 per million  Jammu and Kashmir has now become number one in country in testing. The testing capacity in the UT

J&K Govt Says Covid-19 Testing Rose By 350 Percent

Jammu and Kashmir administration said on Monday that the coronavirus testing rate has increased by 350 percent , making Union Territory number one in the country to test 10,000 people per million.

Leaving Cert students urged to register for Calculated Grades system from tomorrow

Students have until Thursday to register.

Leaving Cert students must register for calculated grades by Thursday evening

Pupils will need PPS and exam numbers to use portal and must confirm level of each subject

Details of registration for calculated grades announced

Details of the online registration system for calculated grades for this year's Leaving Certificate students have been announced.

Online registration for Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades opens tomorrow

Tight timeframe

UPDATE: Online registration for Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades opens this week

Tight timeframe

Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis: Anand Mahindra

News News: NEW DELHI: Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Monday said lockdown extensions are not just economically disastrous but also create another medi.

Lockdown Extensions Economically Disastrous, Create Another Medical Crisis: Anand Mahindra

Choices are not easy for policymakers, Anand Mahindra says, but a lockdown extension will not help.

Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis, says Anand Mahindra

State left nursing homes ‘isolated’, representative group says

Nursing Homes Ireland will tell TDs on Covid-19 response ‘the dismay will live forever with us’

'The dismay will live forever with us': Nursing homes CEO to tell TDs sector was left isolated at start of crisis

The Special Covid-19 Committee will meet today to discuss nursing homes and Direct Provision.

The effects of COVID19 on our mental health.

Since the subsequent war on terror and the 9/11 attacks, the emergence of Coronavirus is the other dangerous development of the 21st century. As we all know, the first case of Coronavirus (COVID’19) was identified in December 2019. Since then, it is seriously changing the global action of the entire world. It is a significant […]

Medical experts propose banning of reset scrums, upright tackles

Reset scrums were found to take up 3.6 minutes of game time, and banning them would reduce high-risk transmission exposure time by 30 per cent.

World Rugby study advises removal of reset scrums to reduce Covid-19 risk

Upright face-to-face tackles could be eliminated in bid to stop spread of virus

Medical experts propose banning of reset scrums, upright tackles

Reset scrums were found to take up 3.6 minutes of game time, and banning them would reduce high-risk transmission exposure time by 30 per cent.

Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories. To cheer them up, Singaporean business Dushyant Kumar, his

Eid al-Fitr: Singaporean businessman cooks biryani for migrants amid Covid crisis

There are about 300,000 foreign labourers in Singapore, most of them from Bangladesh, China and India, and most staying in purpose-built dormitories, in rooms with bunks for 12 to 20 men.

ArchDaily x LifeCycles: Stream the Panel Discussions Live

Three days of live-streamed panel discussions featuring architects all around the world.

ArchDaily x LifeCycles: Stream the Panel Discussions Live

Three days of live-streamed panel discussions featuring architects all around the world.

Coronavirus has exposed Africa’s economic paradigm – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama says the novel Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the weaknesses in the economic paradigm of African countries.

Ramaphosa hails Africa's health workers for leading COVID-19 response

African Union (AU) chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said COVID-19 had highlighted inequalities in countries and the globe but it had also shown that Africa was able to work together to solve its own problems.

How The Brain Processes Physical Discomfort In Anxiety

Neuroscience research sheds light on why bodily discomfort is common in anxiety, with discussion of avenues for relief and resolution.

Brain Activity of Bodily Symptoms in Anxiety Disorders

Neuroscience research sheds light on why bodily discomfort is common in anxiety, with discussion of avenues for relief and resolution.

Power station chimneys brought down in carefully planned demolition

Eight nearly 140-metre-tall chimneys at Victoria's defunct Hazelwood Power Station have been demolished in just one minute.

Coronavirus India Update, May 25: Cases near 1.40 lakh; lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s 2 districts

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, May 25: The total number of infections in India rose to 1,38,845 on Monday. Of these 77,103 are active, while 57,720 patients have been discharged.

Daily Covid Bulletin - May 25

Karnataka records 93 new cases and domestic air travel resumes in most part so the country. And Arogya Setu? The app might be here to stay, says Aman Nair a policy officer at the Centre for Internet and Society. ------- Hello. This the daily Covid update from Deccan Herald. I’m Akhil. On the bulletin today:  Karnataka records 93 new cases till date.. Domestic air travel resumes across nation... Also in the bulletin, Aman Nair, a policy officer at Centre for Internet and Society,  on why we need to continue to ask questions about Arogya Setu  and its future in a post-pandemic world ------- It's almost impossible to assume that covid-19 will be  sorted within a year or eradicated with in 2 years - so that can be used as a justification to continue the application  ------- But first, a look at the daily figures At the time of this recording,  India has over eighty thousand active cases in the country right now... and has recorded over four thousand deaths. The ICMR has tested more than 30 lakh samples for the novel…

The launch of SpaceX's rocket Falcon Heavy on June 25, 2019

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. -- commonly known as SpaceX -- is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Fortunately the fourth launch -- that was the last money that we had -- the fourth launch worked, or that would have been it for SpaceX. Born in South Africa, Musk immigrated

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

WASHINGTON, May 25 — Space Exploration Technologies Corp — commonly known as SpaceX — is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation myth: On September 28, 2008, its first rocket Falcon 1 launched for...

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—commonly known as SpaceX—is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation ...

PM says provincial reopenings can be 'confusing' after thousands pack Toronto park

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's natural for people to be 'a little confused' about what they can and cannot do as the economy begins to reopen, but warned that we must remain smart to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19.

Ontario delays allowing bubble families, larger gatherings as COVID cases rise

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to keep following public health orders heading into summer, as rising COVID-19 cases and high-profile misbehaviour in a Toronto park over the weekend threatened to derail Ontario's reopening plans.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on May 25, 2020: There are 84,699 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 47,411 confirmed (including 3,984 deaths, 14,331 resolved) _ Ontario: 25,500 confirmed (including 2,073 deaths, 19,477 resolved) _ Alberta: 6,860 confirmed (including 135 deaths, 5,924 resolved) …

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on May 25, 2020:

COVID-19: today's numbers

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of May 25:

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:59 p.m. ET on May 25, 2020: There are 85,711 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:59 p.m. ET on May 25, 2020:There are 85,711 confirmed and presumptive cases

Mauritius records two new COVID-19 cases since April 26

The Indian Ocean archipelago was initially the worst affected country in East Africa, with 332 cases reported just six weeks into the epidemic.

Mauritius records 2 new COVID-19 cases after month-long lull

The Indian Ocean island nation initially surged ahead of other East African countries in terms of caseload, hitting a peak of 332 just shy of six weeks into its outbreak.

South Korea to require masks on transit, flights | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

India coronavirus dispatch: The chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane

From the role of a constitutional court, to why increasing indebtedness is not the wisest solution, and the chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Covid prevention: Is HCQ better as a prophylactic?

The medicine can now be given to asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-Covid hospitals, frontline staff on surveillance duty in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel who are involved in Covid-19 monitoring.

Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day

Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.

Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day

Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.

Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day

Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.

Coronavirus | COVID-19 testing capacity up in States seeing huge migrants’ flow

States working with National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme to deploy TrueNAT machines for testing

Don’t let Big Tech turn the world into a China, Noam Chomsky warns

He is referring to China's social credit system that tracks citizens to award/deduct points on a score determining one's access to services.

Big technology firms should be stopped from turning the world into a China, Noam Chomsky says

He is referring to China's social credit system that tracks citizens to award/deduct points on a score determining one's access to services.

Farmers stage tractor march in Fatehabad against curbs on paddy sowing

Soil and climate not conducive for alternative crops such as maize, they say

Mumbai: 21-day doubling rate in Dharavi, lower than city’s 14-day average

The doubling rate of number of Covid-19 cases in Mumbai is 14 days, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had said on Saturday during an interaction with doctors of BMC-run hospitals.

Dharavi's doubling rate gets better than city and state

Southbank Centre at risk of closure until April 2021 due to financial pressure

The arts organisation has called for further Government support.

Southbank Centre at risk of closure until April 2021 due to financial pressure

The arts organisation has called for further Government support.

Southbank Centre at risk of closure until April 2021 due to financial pressure

The arts organisation has called for further Government support.

Seize LG Polymers factory premises, stop directors from leaving India: Andhra HC

A two-member bench of the court has barred entry on the factory premises except for those part of the committee appointed to probe the gas leak accident on May 7 that killed 7 people and injured over 500 others in the villages surrounding the factory.

Andhra Pradesh govt constitutes probe committee, seeks questions from public on LG Polymers gas leak

Weeks after the horrific LG Polymer ‘Styrene’ gas leak incident, the Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a High Power Committee (HPC).

Clusters more likely as Ireland begins to re-open but it wouldn't 'necessarily mean things are not working'

Dr Tony Holohan said it’ll be up to health authorities to interpret data and explain it the public if cases begin to rise again.

Ireland marks 'day of hope' in pandemic as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar hails 'significant milestone'

The health chiefs revealed no new deaths had been recorded for the first time in over two months

Charitable runs, walks learn to adapt to crowd limits

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced charities or nonprofit groups to cancel or postpone an untold number of walks and runs that raise money for everything from Alzheimer's...

Charitable runs, walks learn to adapt to crowd limits

The coronavirus pandemic has forced charities or nonprofit groups to cancel or postpone an untold number of walks and runs that raise money for everything from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's.

Uttar Pradesh releases skill map of migrant workers

State government says it will provide them jobs as per their skills, experience.

UP: Yogi Govt Completes Skill Mapping Of 14.75 Lakh Migrant Workers 

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has completed the task of skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrant workers who have returned to the state during lockdown.

CM Yogi has Accused many States for Ignoring UP Migrants -

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has given his wealth to migrant workers who have returned to Uttar Pradesh from other

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sets up commission for skill-mapping, job creation

The Uttar Pradesh government will form a commission for skill mapping of all its workers; whether local or migrant, returning to their homes in Uttar Pradesh. This announcement was made by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a live address through a portal.

Uttar Pradesh govt completes skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrants

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has completed the task of skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrant workers who have returned

UP to set up ‘Migration Commission’

In order to provide jobs to the migrant workers coming home in large numbers from other states, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced to set up of a ‘Migration Commission’ that will work for their job security. The decision to set up the commission was taken in the Team 11 meeting chaired

Coronavirus | Punjab sees 21 fresh COVID-19 cases

16 of them are reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar districts.

72 per cent professionals wish to continue WFH, 80 per cent believe it will impact air quality: Survey

Another 85 per cent agreed that WFH saved substantial man hours by eliminating commute time. However, as cities reopen partially and news cycles report traffic congestion, how business will complete this transition remains to be observed.

COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control: Kejriwal

“Cases have increased in the city since restrictions were eased, yes, but most cases ... are of those with mild symptoms who are being treated at home...” the Delhi Chief Minister said.

A new Critically Endangered frog named after 'the man from the floodplain full of frogs'

A new species of a Critically Endangered miniaturised stump-toed frog of the genus Stumpffia found in Madagascar is named Stumpffia froschaueri after ''the man from the floodplain full of frogs'', Christoph Froschauer. The namesake of the new frog is famous for being the first, and European-wide renowned, printer from Zürich, famous for printing ''Historia animalium'' and the ''Zürich Bible''. The finding is published in the peer-reviewed open-access journal Zookeys.

A new critically endangered frog named after 'the man from the floodplain full of frogs'

A new species of a criticallyendangered miniaturized stump-toed frog of the genus Stumpffia found in Madagascar is named Stumpffia froschaueri after ''the man from the floodplain full of frogs'', Christoph Froschauer.

A new Critically Endangered frog named after 'the man from the floodplain full of frogs'

A new species proposed to be classified as Critically Endangered of miniaturised stump-toed frog of the genus Stumpffia, found in Madagascar, is named Stumpffia froschaueri after "the man from the floodplain ...

COVID-19: France has lowest daily rise in new cases and deaths since lockdown

PARIS: French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths on Sunday (May 24) since before a lockdown began on ...

France has lowest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since lockdown

PARIS, May 25 — French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths yesterday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in France. The number of confirmed cases rose by 115 to 144,921, health ministry data...

France reports lowest daily rise since lockdown began

French authorities have reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since before a lockdown began.

France reports lowest daily rise since lockdown began

French authorities have reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since before a lockdown began.

France has lowest daily increase in new Covid-19 cases, deaths since lockdown

French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths on Sunday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in Fr…

Ford urges people who packed into Trinity Bellwoods Park to get tested for COVID-19

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park this weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their “reckless” behaviour.

Sir David Attenborough reminds us about climate change during coronavirus

He hopes we place a renewed importance on the climate.

Attenborough: COVID-19 swept the problem of climate change from front page news

Sir David Attenborough has said that as the coronavirus pandemic continues to blaze one, climate change has been swept off the front pages of newspapers...

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

OTTAWA — The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The agency says the allergen alert was prompted by consumer complaints

Worth their salt: Skoltech and MIPT researchers report first case of hexagonal NaCl

Skoltech and MIPT scientists have predicted and then experimentally confirmed the existence of exotic hexagonal thin films of NaCl on a diamond surface. These films may be useful as gate dielectrics for field effect transistors in electric vehicles and telecommunication equipment.

Worth their salt: Researchers report first case of hexagonal NaCl

Skoltech and MIPT scientists have predicted and then experimentally confirmed the existence of exotic hexagonal thin films of NaCl on a diamond surface. These films may be useful as gate dielectrics for ...

NASA should beware of viruses from outer space

As the space agency prepares to bring home Martian soil samples, it needs to update its planetary-protection rules — and soon.

NASA: Space Virus Might be Caught by Mars Rover, So it Needs to be Isolated First

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans to isolate Perseverance to prevent any viruses that the device may get from space. Is there a thing called 'alien virus'?

Egypt’s Min. of Culture’s YouTube Channel exceeds 25 M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1,600,000 viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100.290 subscribers within two months.

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel receives 25M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1.6 million viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100,290 subscribers in two months.

Impact of COVID-19 frightening, says Buhari - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the coronavirus pandemic has brought Nigeria and other countries to their “knees”.

COVID-19: We don’t have money to import food, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria no longer has money to import food due to the impact of the COVID-19 on the nation’s economy...

Covid-19 has reduced developing and developed countries to same level – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday said coronavirus has reduced developing and developed countries to same level.

Following Pressure From Trump And Pastors, California Allows Places Of Worship To Reopen With Restrictions

They will have to cap attendance at 25% and take other measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

Despite Fascinating Archival Footage, Spaceship Earth Flounders When Examining Whiteness and the Colonial Lens

For a documentary so laser-focused on the intricacies of this dynamic group of "Biospherians," there is little examination of who would be granted the opportunity to start anew if Earth is ultimately made uninhabitable by the very humans who populate it.

Review: Revisit the controversial Biosphere 2 project with Spaceship Earth

Matt Wolf's documentary chronicles the ups and downs of 1990s ecological experiment.

Will the Earth ‘Remember’ the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Tree rings, ice cores and sediment deposits could record changes in pollution during the global shutdown

Will the Earth ‘Remember’ the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Tree rings, ice cores and sediment deposits could record changes in pollution during the global shutdown

COVID-19 Has Turned Paradise Into a Privacy Nightmare

When Tara Trunfio stepped off her flight from Boulder to Maui, she didn’t see the leis and grass skirts that so many visitors expect. Instead, the 23-year-old saw masked officials warning that visitors who don’t comply with the islands’ 14-day quarantine requirement would be arrested. A Hawaiian get-away

Letters: Find better ways to track quarantined visitors; Pub owner struggles without help; Asian Americans face epidemic of racism | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The current efforts to enforce the 14-day quarantine by becoming more and more punitive are futile. Those who are law-abiding are not a problem. Those who are not, will find a way around the law.

COVID-19 Has Turned Paradise Into a Privacy Nightmare

When Tara Trunfio stepped off her flight from Boulder to Maui, she didn’t see the leis and grass skirts that so many visitors expect. Instead, the 23-year-old saw masked officials warning that visitors who don’t comply with the islands’ 14-day quarantine requirement would be arrested. 

Unique insight into development of the human brain: Model of the early embryonic brain

Stem cell researchers from the University of Copenhagen have designed a model of an early embryonic brain. The model will increase our understanding of how the human brain develops and can thereby help to accelerate the development of stem cell treatments for brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and dementia.

Unique insight into development of the human brain: Model of the early embryonic brain

Stem cell researchers have designed a model of an early embryonic brain. The model will increase our understanding of how the human brain develops and can thereby help to accelerate the development of stem cell treatments for brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and dementia.

Inexpensive retinal diagnostics via smartphone

Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults. In low- and middle-income countries, an eye examination via smartphone could help to detect changes at an early stage. This is shown by a new study carried out by scientists from the University of Bonn together with colleagues from Sankara Eye Hospital Bangalore (India). The results are published in the journal ''Ophthalmology''.

Inexpensive screening method for retinal changes in diabetics

Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults.

California lays out pandemic rules for church reopenings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rabbi Shalom Rubanowitz looks forward to reopening his synagogue doors — if his congregation can balance the laws of God and California during the coronavirus pandemic....

California issues guidelines for church reopenings

Religious services in California will look much different under rules unveiled Monday that limit attendance to 100 people and recommend worshippers wear masks, limit singing and refrain from shaking h

California issues guidelines for church reopenings

LOS ANGELES — Religious services in California will look much different under rules unveiled Monday that limit attendance to 100 people and recommend worshippers wear masks, limit singing and refrain from shaking hands or hugging.

India's among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart.

Africa Day: Covid-19 has multiplied SA's hardships, but continent will rise - Thandi Modise

The Covid-19 pandemic has multiplied the socio-economic hardships in our country and magnified the disparities, National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise says.

Africa Day: Covid-19 has multiplied SA’s hardships, but continent will rise – Thandi Modise

'We have faced these threats over centuries, we have not given in; we have persevered, we have grown and we shall overcome.'

EXPLAINER | Lockdown Level 3: What you will be allowed to do and what you won't

You may soon exercise outside whenever you want, buy liquor and fly domestically for business reasons.

New level 3 lockdown rules in a nutshell

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will move to alert level 3 of the national lockdown on 1 June. Here are the biggest changes.

Companies must adhere to strict health, safety protocols - Ramaphosa

The president warned that the risk of a massive increase in COVID-19 infections would be greater as the economy opened up and millions of more people returned to work.

No parent will be forced to send a child to school in level 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured parents they will not be forced to send their children back to school when on-site learning resumes for grade 7 and 12 pupils on 1 June.

No new coronavirus deaths in Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has reported no newThe Republic of Ireland has reported no new coronavirus deaths for the first time since March. coronavirus deaths for the first time since March.

Coronavirus: No new deaths reported in Republic for first time since March

There have been no new coronavirus deaths reported to health officials in the past 24 hours.59 n...

‘Extra vigilance required’: COVID-19 and strokes in younger people

Stroke may be a rare manifestation of severe COVID-19 in young patients, new studies have said.

Patients are delaying medical care because of coronavirus worries. At what cost?

Beginning in March, public officials told Washingtonians to avoid going to the hospital. But in recent weeks, as case counts dropped and fears of a massive surge of COVID-19 patients...

Worker shortage concerns loom in immigrant-heavy meatpacking

When Martha Kebede’s adult sons immigrated from Ethiopia and reunited with her in South Dakota this year, they had few work opportunities.

Worker shortage concerns loom in immigrant-heavy meatpacking

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Martha Kebede’s adult sons immigrated from Ethiopia and reunited with her in South Dakota this year, they had few work opportunities. Lacking English skills,...

Fnji New Office / Fnji Interior Design

Completed in 2019 in Beijing, China. Images by Bai Mo, Min Zhu. The interior design of Fnji’s new office had undergone four months of revisions and optimizations before it was finished. FNJIer were all pleasantly...

Fnji New Office / Fnji Interior Design

Completed in 2019 in Beijing, China. Images by Bai Mo, Min Zhu. The interior design of Fnji’s new office had undergone four months of revisions and optimizations before it was finished. FNJIer were all pleasantly...

Galactic crash may have triggered solar system formation

The influence of Sagittarius on the Milky Way may be even more substantial

Galactic crash may have triggered solar system formation

The formation of the Sun, the Solar System and the subsequent emergence of life on Earth may be a consequence of a collision between our galaxy, the Milky Way, and a smaller galaxy called Sagittarius, ...

The sun may have formed because a small galaxy passed by the Milky Way

A small galaxy called Sagittarius passed close to the Milky Way four times in the past 6 billion years, which may have caused periods of intense star formation

COVID19: Pulitzer winning Indian-origin physician, compatriot in NYS commission on economic recovery

Mr. Cuomo on Sunday announced that the state’s Blue-Ribbon Commission, chaired by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, will also focus on improving telehealth and broadband access using new, innovative technologies.

Researchers Reveal How Glass Frogs Use Their Translucent Skin As Camouflage

To be a perfectly “invisible” animal is the ultimate goal in the camouflage game. Many aquatic animals achieve this complete transparency because light tra

Scientists see through glass frogs' translucent camouflage

Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention.

Express & Star comment: Uncertain future for universities

Britain's universities face an uncertain future due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus.

Shropshire Star comment: Universities facing uncertain future

Britain's universities face an uncertain future due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus.

'Genuine danger' Covid-19 could spread again as lockdown lifted, Nicola Sturgeon warns

Nicola Sturgeon has warned there is a "genuine danger" that Covid-19 will begin to spread again as lockdown measures are lifted.

Coronavirus Scotland: Just three registered Covid-19 deaths overnight as ICU numbers continue to fall

THREE more Scots have died from coronavirus overnight taking Scotland’s death toll to 2,273. There have now been 15,156 positive cases throughout the country – an increase of 55 from ye…

Nepal: Coronavirus Cases Cross 650-mark With 4 Deaths, PM Oli Blames India For Its Spread

The statement from the prime minister comes at a time when the country registered its highest single-day spike with 79 new infections, taking the total COVID-19 tally to 682.

AP FACT CHECK: Faulty Trump claims on virus drug, vote fraud

When President Donald Trump doesn't like the message, he shoots the messenger.

AP FACT CHECK: Faulty Trump claims on virus drug, vote fraud

WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump doesn’t like the message, he shoots the messenger.

Easing Europe confident of avoiding coronavirus lockdown sequel

BRUSSELS/WARSAW (Reuters) - Armed with mass testing and tracing capabilities, a growing number of European countries are expressing confidence that they can avoid a return to economically-devastating coronavirus lockdowns.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Remains of 60 Mammoths Found in Mexico

Archaeologists said the remains found near the site of a former lake could suggest the animals were hunted after they got stuck in mud.

Finland's new nuclear reactor hit by valve leak

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland’s long-delayed Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear reactor was hit by another setback after the nation’s safety watchdog reported valve problems in a component involved in the cooling process.

Italy to recruit army of 60,000 volunteers to enforce social distancing rules

Italy wants to recruit an army of 60,000 volunteers to help enforce social distancing rules, amid fears that a second wave of infections could be looming. The volunteers would not have any policing powers but would patrol piazzas, parks, playgrounds, markets, bar areas and beaches, asking people not

Singapore's APL England loses cargo in heavy Australian seas

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A Singapore-flagged cargo ship lost at least 40 containers in deep waters off the coast of Sydney when they fell overboard in heavy seas, maritime officials said on Monday.

Welfare recipients facing five-month delays to exit cashless debit card scheme

Data shows that of the 859 application lodged since September, only 30 have been accepted

Montenegro becomes Europe's first coronavirus-free state, PM says

PODGORICA (Reuters) - Montenegro’s prime minister on Monday declared the country coronavirus-free - a move vital for its Adriatic tourism industry coming 69 days after it reported its first case and after 20 without a new one.

Coronavirus: Human trial of vaccine shows promising results in China

The early-stage trial was conducted by researchers at several laboratories and included 108 participants aged 18 to 60. ..

Brazil, World No. 2 COVID-19 Hotspot, Suffers 653 New Deaths

Brazil, the world’s No.

Brazil, World No. 2 COVID-19 Hotspot, Suffers 653 New Deaths

Brazil, the world’s No.

President Trump bans travel from Brazil, new COVID-19 hotspot: White House

The South-American nation has registered more than 22,000 deaths from the virus so far.

UW Medicine furloughs 4,000 more workers, citing coronavirus budget hit

These reductions, along with furloughs announced for 1,500 nonunion staffers last week, mean that more than 15% of UW Medicine's workforce will go without pay for one to eight weeks.

Cortina request postponing ski worlds from 2021 to 2022

Italian officials made a formal request on Monday to postpone the 2021 alpine skiing world championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo until March 2022. Considering the fallout in Italy from the coronavirus...

Cortina request postponing ski worlds from 2021 to 2022

Italian officials made a formal request on Monday to postpone the 2021 alpine skiing world championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo until March 2022.

Portland veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

PORTLAND — The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus. A doctor tells KATU News a patient came in for another issue, and...

Officials told to help draw up crop plans at village level

Farmers urged to strictly follow government advice on cropping pattern

Khammam: Puvvada Ajay Kumar says agriculture officials to Prepare agri plans for kharif season

Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar told agriculture officials to prepare agriculture plans for kharif season following the government’s directions and crop coverage proposed in the district.

Australia PM pushes jobs, Victoria to resume tourism as virus eases

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s prime minister stressed the need to create jobs as a way to minimise government welfare spending, while the country’s second-most populous state Victoria set out measures to resume tourism to regions ravaged by bushfires and virus-linked curbs.

Domino Park Introduces Social Distancing Circles to Adapt to the COVID-19 Crisis

Domino Park has introduced a series of painted social distancing circles.

Domino Park Introduces Social Distancing Circles to Adapt to the COVID-19 Crisis

Domino Park has introduced a series of painted social distancing circles.

Conviver Space / DMDV arquitetos

Completed in 2019 in Osasco, Brazil. Images by Nelson Kon. Located in Cidade de Deus, headquarter of Banco Bradesco in Osasco / SP, the project aims to meet the demand for eating and services area. With a...

Conviver Space / DMDV arquitetos

Completed in 2019 in Osasco, Brazil. Images by Nelson Kon. Located in Cidade de Deus, headquarter of Banco Bradesco in Osasco / SP, the project aims to meet the demand for eating and services area. With a...

'Many will starve': locusts devour crops and livelihoods in Pakistan

Farmers faced with worst plague in recent history say they have been left to fend for themselves

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls

Prudential Uganda donates sh300m for COVID-19 food relief

The donation will feed the most vulnerable and poor who have been greatly affected by the lockdown, many of whom live on less than a dollar a day.

Prudential Uganda donates Ush300 million in COVID -19 Food relief

Prudential,  which provides long-term protection and investment opportunities to Ugandans through innovative and affordable life assurance products, has this morning donated Ush300million towards the COVID -19 food relief. Prudential Uganda’s donation is aimed at feeding the most vulnerable and poor communities who have been affected by the lockdown that was instituted almost three months ago by the government as one of the preventative measures to control the spread of COVID -19. The Donation will be distributed by Humanitarian Operations Projects and Emergencies (HOPE) and Heal the Planet Global Organisation (HTP) on behalf of Prudential Uganda Ltd. According to Arjun Mallik, the Managing Director Prudential East Africa, communities across the country have been greatly affected by the lockdown measures designed to curb the spread of COVID -19. “These measures, while implemented with positive intent, have adversely affected the most vulnerable people in our communities, who survive by being able to access the…

3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Inside the DIY movement to 3D print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.

3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Inside the DIY movement to 3D print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.