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How is the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from overseas changing?
People arriving must say where they will stay or face a €2,500 fine and six months in prison
Las Vegas ranks top 10 for solar energy, according to report
In Environment America Research & Policy Center’s seventh annual report on solar energy in major American cities, the city is ranked seventh in solar energy supply per capita and 10th in ...
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic
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DAVV pitching for admissions through CET, may hold exam in August
The DAVV is going to go for online CET again this year but this time it is opting for NTA which has reputation of holding online exams successfully.
Remdesivir Trial of Over 1,000 Patients Shows Drug Speeds Recovery From COVID-19 - Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A report based on partial data from a ten-nation trial of more than 1,000 patients hospitalised with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
$5,250 in fines for DIY plumbing
News from Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.
City Council told its estimates for strengthening the Library are ‘ludicrous … not acceptable’
Wellington.Scoop Wellington structural engineer Adam Thornton today challenged the estimates from the Wellington City Council for strengthening the Central Library. He said the strengthening costs were not acceptable and the work could be done for much less.
Grants diversified for community and creative groups during lockdown
News from WCC Community and creative groups have had to adapt and diversify during Covid-19, which was reflected in the applications for funding approved by Wellington City Council this week.
James Shaw plus two: Greens announce candidates for Wellington electorates
News from Green Party The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.
Mission Control Is Socially Distancing During Today’s SpaceX Launch
Launching a historic rocket launch during a pandemic looks a little different. Mission control is spread out. NASA execs have to sit six feet apart.
Breaking: SpaceX Scrubs Historic Launch Due to Bad Weather
SpaceX and NASA had to scrub their historic launch to the International Space Station this afternoon due to severe weather hitting the coast.
Watch the Astronauts Give Their Kids Virtual Hugs Before Launch
Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had to resort to giving their families a "virtual hug" from six feet away.
Stormy Weather May Delay SpaceX’s Historic Launch
SpaceX and NASA may have to scrub their historic launch to the International Space Station this afternoon because of bad weather.
This Video of Mars’ Leaking Atmosphere Could Make Elon Musk Cry
A stunning new NASA animation shows how solar winds are interacting with Mars' magnetosphere to strip away the planet's atmosphere.
Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state
FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled
Ministry boosts Khomas agriculture
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has donated breeding stock to vulnerable communities in Khomas to generate income and ensure food security.
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
California moved to further relax its coronavirus restrictions and help the battered economy on Tuesday by permitting barbershops and hair salons to reopen while Los Angeles County, moving more cautio
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops
An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.
Why Trump must suspend temporary worker programs
Immigration is fundamentally a labor issue, and given the employment situation the country needs to rethink the current policy of allowing in very large numbers of foreign workers.
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All
University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope
The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.
Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan
Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Pre
Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion
Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo
Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening
Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.
Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota
An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.
Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases
As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b
KU Athletics imposing new pay cuts, furloughs to cut costs
The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations
Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in the state.
Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days
South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is
Governor says Texas Panhandle hot spot has 'turned a corner'
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Texas Panhandle has “turned a corner
JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
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Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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Sindh allocates Rs2.7 billion to set up new hospitals as coronavirus response effort
Sindh government has allocated the amount to also expand ICU and HDU facilities
Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too
Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.
The biggest test of the government will be whether it can prevent a second Covid-19 wave
Can ministers ease the lockdown without a new spike in infections?
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India’s summer crops
NEW DELHI (AP) — An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of...
Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus
Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census
Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.
Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage
The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.
Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts
Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.
Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.
Coronavirus: Don’t keep results of MPs a secret - Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment in how the testing of MPs and parliamentary staff has been managed.
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo
The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.
I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak
Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.
Abofu residents live in fear of imminent floods
Residents of Abofu, near Achimota in Accra, say they are living in fear of imminent floods as the Hydrological Services Department (HSD) has deferred to September, its intended rehabilitation of their stretch of the Odawa drain.
Landlords threaten health workers with ejection
Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
Dangerous blood clots
NEW HAMPSHIRE, United States (AP) — First came a high fever, drenching sweats, and ...
Jamaica celebrates World Food Safety Day on June 7
JAMAICA will join the rest of the world on June 7 in the second staging of World Food Saf...
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
In Canada, non-status women are being left behind
Non-status women remain largely invisible in the COVID-19 public health response and emergency support programs.
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises US$346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission
Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Tuesday that it raised US$346.2 million in a new round of funding, a day before it launches two American astronauts to ...
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
ZURICH: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (May 26) promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after ...
Indian drones pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crops
NEW DELHI: Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities on Tuesday (May 26) to step ...
Britain to provide anti-viral drug remdesivir to some COVID-19 patients
LONDON: Britain will provide the anti-viral drug remdesivir to certain COVID-19 patients that it is most likely to benefit as part of a ...
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed: Reuters poll
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London: Canary Wharf
Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly
Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.
Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19
Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.
Why Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks
Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.
As Schools Consider Reopening, Many Kids Say “No Thanks"
A lot of kids will struggle with returning to camps and school. The time is now to prepare and plan for this transition.
CSIRO using GPS to monitor Australia's wild bovine from space | ZDNet
Australia's scientific research organisation has launched a AU$4 million satellite herd-tracking program.
Nationwide rolls out online mental health tools for staffers
Nationwide Building Society has built an online tool that helps employees who are experiencing mental health issues during the Covid-19 outbreak get access to support.
Erosion of ozone layer responsible for mass extinction event
Researchers have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth's plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown of the ozone layer that shields the Earth from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This is a newly discovered extinction mechanism with profound implications for our warming world today.
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Using tree chemistry maps, high-resolution topography data, and computer models, researchers have uncovered new insights into the processes behind how life coevolved with our planet.
Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media
An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as 'duuuuude,' 'heyyyyy,' or 'noooooooo.'
Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows
Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.
New linguistic findings on the prevalence of 'LOL'
A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning.
Researchers use drones, machine learning to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines
Using advanced machine learning, drones could be used to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines in remote regions of post-conflict countries, according to research.
Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils
Researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper, which is roughly the same size as US legal paper.
Study finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
XpresSpa Pivots To Coronavirus Testing At New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport
The pilot concept paves the way for the company to enter the medical sphere and widen its reach within the health and wellness segment.
A Tropical Disturbance Soaked Miami With Six Inches Of Rain In Two Hours
After soaking Miami with more than half a foot of rain in just a couple of hours, a tropical disturbance will move up the coast on Wednesday and bring a threat for flooding and tornadoes to the Carolinas.
College Is About To Change Forever--And Music Education Is Not Immune
Higher education will be greatly affected by COVID-19. Musicians and music business students have historically been faced with expensive tuitions, and with campus distancing, online courses and employers now questioning the value of degrees, the future of music education could be entirely reshaped.
Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery
Full recovery from Covid-19 will take time, especially with a looming second wave of infections. Nature will not relent. Leaders hoping to reduce the devastation can control only the human response, which starts with strategy. Here are six fallacies to avoid.
Who Wins And Who Loses In The Office Of The Future?
Office space may be less in demand. Likely a hybrid workspace will develop. Some employees will work from home, others in the office. There will be team meetings in physical space, certainly, but lots of team collaboration will be done virtually.
Fauci: ‘We Might Have A Vaccine By The End Of The Year’
Dr. Fauci’s timeline would be one of the shortest in history for vaccine development.
Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina
Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan
Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
SpaceX Delays Launch Of Historic Crew Dragon Spacecraft For NASA After Bad Weather
SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft on a historic mission to the ISS, after poor weather finally halted launch preparations.
Montreal Shatters May Temperature Record With A 98°F High On Wednesday
Wednesday's high temperature of 98°F in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the city's hottest temperatures on record.
New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available
Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.
Stormy Weather Delays Historic SpaceX Launch
NASA and SpaceX will try again on Saturday.
Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs
President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...
The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans
The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.
New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers
An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.
How Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca Turned An Idea To Help Families Pay Rent During COVID-19 Into A $1 Million Fund
The #FirstOfTheMonth Fund was started with a $1 million goal in mind, which would help close the financial rent gap for close to 150 families, and would see the disbursement of funds to those families in need within 48 hours of qualifying for the aid.
Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?
India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi
Chennai a ticking time bomb, more tests must to defuse it
The panel of medical experts advising the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday pushed for ramping up testing to identify Covid-19 infections in the early
Experts study astronomical explosion
Deemed brighter than a supernova, it has been ejecting material at an unusually high speed
Schools to start by June 15: Education dept explores virtual, physical learning
State edu dept explores virtual, physical learning; schools in red zones to stay shut
PMC health dept reels from medical staff crunch as more than 50% posts not filled
With permanent recruitments stuck at GB level, not many docs want temporary posts; flu OPD staff deployed in maternity ward
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more an
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Charity shops fear deluge of donations when they reopen in June
Lockdown has inspired mass clear outs but charities ask customers to be selective with donation.
COVID-19 could cost Serie A over €700m – Italy FA Chief
Serie A could lose over €700m in revenue if plans to restart the league do not come to fruition, according to Italian Football Federation
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
First spaceflight of NASA astronauts from American soil in nine years.
Massive Arctic heatwave reignites Siberian forest fires
Global warming is no longer a distant threat as exceptionally warm temperatures in some parts of the Arctic reach as much as 16 degrees Celsius (29 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the usual, according to meteorologists.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
Health Ministry worried over possible Shavuot coronavirus outbreak - Inside Israel
Ministry officials concerned over 1-day doubling in number of new coronavirus infections, public behavior over extended holiday weekend.
10 things you need to know this morning in Australia
Hello. Today we’ve got it all: the collapse of media, the failure of a SpaceX launch, the death of hot desking, the president trying to destroy Twitter… folks, there’s a bit of destruction around.
WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources
GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA: The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ...
Tropical storm makes landfall, bringing heavy rain to South Carolina
MIAMI: A tropical storm that could unleash heavy rainfall and produce life-threatening flash flooding made landfall along the South Carolina coast ...
Bad weather threatens SpaceX's first crewed mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Inclement weather threatened on Wednesday (May 27) to postpone SpaceX's launch into orbit of two NASA astronauts, a ...
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...
FairPrice supermarkets at Hillion Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious
SINGAPORE: FairPrice supermarkets at Bukit Panjang Plaza and Hillion Mall have been added to a list of public places visited by COVID-19 cases ...
In a first, drone used to clear locust swarms in Chomu
India News: In a first, the state agriculture department is using a drone to clear locusts in the state. The first batch of tailor-made drones given by the Union
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals?
India News: NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre why s.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Horgan likes idea of NHL playoffs in Vancouver, but won't bend the rules
VICTORIA - British Columbia has entered the longest period in a state of emergency in its history and there's no end in sight, says Premier John Horgan.Horg
B.C. extends state of emergency, prepares for week of potential new cases post economic restart
B.C.’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, making it the longest period that emergency orders have been in place.Premier John
Coronavirus | 20,000 women from SHGs to be trained in Odisha
Mission Shakti has been started to check community spread of the infection.
A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene
Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices
Rough squall in Kolkata brings back Amphan fears
The Regional Meteorological Centre and Department had warned of a storm earlier.
Pay social carers fighting coronavirus a Real Living Wage, say campaigners
The Citizens UK pressure group has issued the call as the country gears up for tonight's Clap for Carers
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Next Attempt on May 30
An artist’s illustration of the second stage separation of the Falcon 9 rocket, with the Crew Dragon manned module at … SpaceX Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Next Attempt on May 30 Read More »
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked … SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News Read More »
Medical Student Graduates Still Unsure of How a Period Works, Exactly
Dan Honsfeld has officially received his Doctor of Medicine this spring without ever fully grasping the concept of womanly bleeding as part of the
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Parliament incensed over media reports of MPs contracting coronavirus
Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has described as speculative and untrue, media report that 2 Members of Parliament and 13 staff have tested positive for Covid19 following the mass testing last week of MPs and staff for the virus.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo
Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government
The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.
Stigma makes it impossible to disclose identities of persons who'll test positive - Majority Leader
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said the stigmatisation associated with testing positive to the coronavirus makes it impossible to disclose the identities of any MP or staff of parliament who will test positive to the virus.
Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus
Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.
U2 Drummer Donates $100,000 To Help Navajo And Hopi Families
It has emerged tonight that Larry Mullen of U2 has pledged $100,000 to the cause of the Hopi and Navajo peoples in America as they struggle desperately to cope with th...
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?
Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
NASA is finally ready to go – or as ready as they can be to strap two people on top of a 500-ton rocket filled with combustible fuel
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins
President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
The illness has killed more than 346,000 people worldwide and forced most countries to mothball their tourism industries, a crucial source of revenue
Startup says India will have 5G network by 2021, will launch 35 telecom satellites by this September
Vestaspace says it is in talks with the Department of Telecom for spectrum in 28 Ghz band for 5G operations.
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states
Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.
Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.
Italy records 78 new coronavirus deaths, 397 new cases
ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Tuesday (May 26), against 92 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, ...
Canadian soldiers witness 'deeply disturbing' scenes in seniors' residences: PM
OTTAWA: Canadian soldiers helping to manage the coronavirus outbreak in seniors' residences have witnessed some "deeply disturbing" scenes, Prime ...
Retailers add COVID-19 surcharge for services to help offset costs of pandemic
VANCOUVER - Among the many changes that returning customers to Hatz Hair Studio in North Vancouver may notice is a $5 charge on their bill to help offset co
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September
Surge of financial aid has HALO service ‘optimistic’ about short-term future
Air ambulance organizations in Alberta depend on donations, but charities are suffering after the novel coronavirus pandemic iced the global economy
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report
The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past
How locust swarms are tackled
An invasion by desert locusts has hit large swathes of India and Pakistan in the middle of pandemic.
What Commuting in Delhi Metro Post Lockdown 4.0 May Look Like? When Are Services Resuming?
Further, strict social-distancing will be practised inside the trains. The commuters will be required to be seated alternately. This will be monitored by DMRC official, Metro staff members to check for violations, the report by leading daily read.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .
Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures
Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.
UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die
Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000
Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1
The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic
The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
Cheered by Private Schools, DeVos Demands Public Education Shares Pandemic Aid
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus pandemic to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she will force public school districts to share a large portion of federal rescue funding with private school students, regardless of income.DeVos announced
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top
The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.
SpaceX, NASA close to historic launch: 'The hatch is closed'
SpaceX and NASA are in the final stages of preparations for the historic launch that will send astronauts back to space from American soil for the first time since 2011.
All should ensure implementation of the menstrual hygiene policy
Kebs should ensure the safety and standardisation of menstrual products.
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.
COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators
In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons
Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.
Trump on hand to watch historic SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump arrived in Florida Wednesday afternoon to watch the historic SpaceX rocket launch — which is set to send the first Americans into orbit from US soil in nearly a decade. Trump
NYC DOE doesn’t know how many students are being live taught at home amid lockdown
The city Department of Education doesn’t know how many of its students are actually being live taught at home during the coronavirus lockdown, officials conceded Wednesday. Asked if they were
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister
The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.
Bangladesh to reopen public transport services on limited scale from May 31
Bangladesh is lifting the ban on public transport services from May 31, the day offices will reopen on a limited scale.
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff
New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...
Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...
Minister breaks ranks and calls for social distancing rules to be relaxed
A sitting government minister has said he is “baffled” as to why the Government has not moved to reduce the social distance rules from 2 metres to 1 metre, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Bertha weakens to a depression as it spreads heavy rain over Carolinas
May 27 (UPI) -- Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts’ kids, ‘we’ve done everything we can to make sure your dads come back ok’ ahead of the SpaceX launch
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemed to get emotional on Wednesday when discussing the astronauts his company is about to launch into space.
Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in South Carolina
(Reuters) - Bertha, the second named storm this Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression but was still expected to bring heavy rain and possibly life-threatening flash floods to parts of the Carolinas and Virginia, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.
Officially: Formula 1 accepts new, additional regulations for coming years
The World Motor Sport Council has approved further amendments to the sports, technical and financial regulations of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The need to reduce costs and protect the sport from the impact of the coronavirus has been the reason for this.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to invest $100 billion in technology R&D
The Endless Frontiers Act would invest $100 billion in AI, high-performance computing, robotics, automation and more.
Dinosaurs resorted to cannibalism when food was scare, study claims
It was a dino-eat-dino world back then
Coronavirus outbreak: India's lesson in health system preparedness from China
Due to its preparedness, China is being seen as a country that has moved into action faster than it used to earlier, investing more into healthcare and human resources to overcome the shortage of doctors, and arming itself with a better health surveillance system
Texas A&M at Qatar producing face shields for Qatar Red Crescent to aid in virus fight
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) will soon have 1,000 critically needed new face shields to protect its volunteers, thanks to the state-of-the-art 3D printing and manufacturing facilities and expertise in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university.
US astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of...
As dry as a bone: Reservoir levels fall and our parks turn brown in driest May since Victorian time
The driest May in 124 years has only seen 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain fall on average across the UK this month, and forecasters say this is unlikely to increase in the final few days of May.
SpaceX delays first historic crewed launch to space due to weather
Just 17 minutes left on the clock.
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sue Trump administration over controversial fuel standard
Car companies are split on the standards
Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town
Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→
UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus
MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.
US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin
US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the
Novavax aims to make 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses after buying plant
The U.S. company said on Wednesday it would buy Czech Republic-based Praha Vaccines, a unit of India's Cyrus Poonawalla Group, which also owns Serum Institute, for $167 million in cash. Novavax is one of several companies in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.
Watch SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch live
SpaceX is readying for a historic launch, and you can watch the whole thing live.On Wednesday, SpaceX will for the first time launch astronauts into orbit. NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are headed to the International Space Station and will become the first astronauts to launch from the U.S.
China's Takes U-turn, Says Covid-19 Virus Had 'Multiple Origins'
A newspaper of China wrote on Wednesday, "Chinese scientists have discovered a novel coronavirus clade that is different from that shared among patients connected to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, which provides new evidence that the market may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic."
West Bengal News: Week After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata Hit by Gusty Winds, Downpour
Notably, the second storm hit the city at a speed not much less than Cyclone Amphan itself, that gusted through at a speed of 110-130 kmph in Kolkata.
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
Walt Disney World presented a plan for a phased reopening of its parks. The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11, 2020, and reopening Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020.
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone
The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.
Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry
Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
SpaceX, NASA closely monitoring weather prior to historic astronaut launch
SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the weather ahead of the historic launch of the Demo-2 mission, which is scheduled for 4:33 p.m. EDT Wednesday.
FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools
The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during
Experts calls for creative approaches to boost child learning during pandemics
Education experts have urged the government to further fund research institutes to come up with innovative approaches to increasing child learning during pandemics. She said although schools have come up with technology applications such as zoon, Google classrooms, among others, for those who do not have access technology, there is need to come up with […]
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence that the anti-malarial drug is harmful.
What flying might look like under new Covid guidelines
We now have a good idea of what flying will look like this summer, after the publication of new aviation protocols by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for the Prevention for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds
A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
1,500 scientists call for voice at Cabinet to stop Ireland becoming science 'backwater'
More than 1,500 scientists, including many leading the fight against Covid-19, are calling for a voice for science at the Cabinet table.
48,000 students sign up for Leaving Certificate calculated grades system
Registration for the system closes at 10pm on Thursday
Ford designs software to kill viruses in police SUVs
May 27 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Company unveiled new software Wednesday it says will kill germs inside vehicles by heating the interior to more than 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
If you’ve ever lived in a hot climate, you know what it can be like to enter a car that’s been parked for a while in the sun, and find that the steering wheel is smoldering to the touch and the cabin feels like a blast furnace.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
'Mothership' office on horizon but don't write off London, says Canary Wharf boss
LONDON (Reuters) - The coronavirus crisis is accelerating a move to a new type of office which will be more of a “mothership” model with people working from multiple locations, though it is too early to write off mega cities such as London, Canary Wharf’s manager said.
Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday
Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -
BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He
Clinical trials to accelerate adoption of new drug treatments in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia could speed up the adoption of new drugs locally, a pharmaceutical executive has told Arab News. “Clinical trials have two very big benefits for the Kingdom. Firstly, they provide data in the long run with respect to safety and efficacy, catered specifically to the Saudi population. Secondly, they impact local investment and build
LSU Health Shreveport trailblazing research into using nitric oxide as a COVID-19 treatment
LSU Health Shreveport is the first site in Louisiana and one of only five sites in the world to test nitric oxide as a possible treatment for coronavirus patients.
Creating the first 3D map of the heart's 'brain'
The heart has its own mini-brain called the intracardiac nervous system (ICN), which fine tunes external autonomic signals and keeps the heart pumping smoothly. The ICN consists of a layer of neurons distributed around the heart that control various cardiac functions.
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown
Along with suggesting sex positions which allow for a maximum distance between faces during intercourse, the new rules also include a 15-minute time limit on a client's...
Vehicle tyres could be a major source of microplastics in the ocean
Transported to the ocean through the atmosphere or carried by rainwater into rivers and sewers
When will the track and trace app be ready and do you have to download it?
It's part of the easing of lockdown measures.
What will happen to “hotspots” when South Africa moves to level 3
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified the government’s decision around the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the classification of “hotspots”.
Bid to expand Canterbury coal mine meets stiff opposition
Hundreds of people are opposing a plan to expand a Canterbury coal mine. Bathurst Coal Ltd has applied to expand its opencast mine, known as...
KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July
Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic....
'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.
Higher chance of warm winter
Otago and Southland farmers may be in for another warmer-than-average winter this year. Niwa National Climate Centre scientists are forecasting...
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns
Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns. 'Transparency, privacy and security have been the core design principle of Aarogya Setu. Opening the source code to developer community signifies Government of India continuing principal to these commitments'
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.
Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding
A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost ‘clarity’ in pig husbandry for meat products.
Iceland cuts food waste 23% in two years as it commits to a 50% cut by 2030
A year after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK called on businesses to ‘step up to the plate’ and drive forward plans to cut food waste, the supermarket Iceland has announced food waste reductions of almost 2,500 tonnes, a decrease of 23.2% over the last two years, in its first public food waste report.
What's Next for Global Citizen's COVID-19 Efforts After Success of 'One World'?
One World is hardly the final word from Global Citizen regarding COVID-19 relief.
Electric motorbike gives Zimbabwean rural women path out of poverty
WEDZA, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.
US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight
The overall death toll is now 98,875.
Algeria backs use of malaria drug despite WHO dropping trials
Algeria's coronavirus outbreak is one of the worst in Africa.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive
This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.
Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Map Highlights Arsenic in Groundwater Contamination
As many as 220 million people around the world may be at risk of drinking groundwater contaminated with arsenic, according to a new study published by
COVID-19 Update: Hydroxychloroquine Trials Continue Despite Suspensions from World Health Organization
The British coronavirus trial of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine will continue despite studies of the drug being suspended by the World Health Organization due to concerns and fears that it may raise the risk of deaths globally.
COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions
Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.
How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad
Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?
The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program
Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
Tech companies target temperature-monitoring patches for COVID-19
Could be worn to monitor for elevated body temperatures.
GP's notes could provide vital clues to help manage COVID-19 crisis
GP's notes currently unavailable to medical researchers could provide clues to help manage major health crises - like COVID-19.
Minuscule tracking devices give unprecedented peek into how cells change with time
For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation
A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
Enter only if you test -ve
State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.
Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men
"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases." Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”
No Country for Old People
Sweden did not set out to kill thousands of its older citizens. Nor did any country as COVID-19 swept across the globe. But Sweden’s…
14.75 Lakh Migrants Register As UP Plans To Employ Them In Industrial Units
With 25 lakh people returning to Uttar Pradesh during the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to complete the skill-mapping of migrant labourers in 15 days and get a survey conducted to employ them in MSMEs and industrial units, officials said.
Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes
TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications
Dear Mr Brown,I know that you recommended initiating my study permit...
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on ...
Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?
What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Delhi LG Office employee tests positive for Covid-19: Sources
The LG Secretariat spreads to two parts, which includes the bungalow where around 40 officials works.The bungalow where staff members sit is being disinfected by authorities, sources said
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says
Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being
‘Chance of locust attack in Tamil Nadu remote’
Despite a ‘remote chance’ of a locust swarm attacking the State, Tamil Nadu government officials have planned a five-point strategy to handle the situation, should the menace touch its borders.Asked a
‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged colleges and universities not to insist on payment of semester or examination fee by students.The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of g
12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH
Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc
With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many
Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities
Krishna water release from A.P. resumes after a month
Supply expected to reach inter-State border in Tiruvallur by the evening
Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545
Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers
EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident
Consider setting up more sites to dump construction waste, NGT tells Chief Secretary
Tribunal against dumping at Bhalswa landfill site as it has crossed its capacity
Sircilla Water Management lessons for IAS trainees at Mussoorie
Trainee IAS officers will learn the water management lessons based on Sircilla experience with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie choosing Sircilla Water Managemen
Pay special daily allowance to contractual workers: Bombay HC tells NMMC
Judge says it was unfair of the corporation to differentiate between them and regular employees
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303
Safdarjung Hospital releases list of 52 virus-related deaths
Official figures show only 4 deaths at the hospital till May 13
Virus acute in 5% patients with respiratory illness
Mortality rate in TS at 2.82% as against 2.86% nationally, expert committee tells CM
Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus
The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month
Boris Johnson says pubs 'could open faster than previously thought'
The under-fire Prime Minister told MPs today that he was hopeful the hospitality industry could reopen quicker than expected, but did not specify how much faster
The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People
The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.
Head of UK ‘test and trace’ system warns won’t be ‘world-class’ at start
Programme to avert new spike in coronavirus infections set to launch on Thursday
Tropical Storm Bertha brings potential flooding for Carolinas, Virginia
Bertha made landfall as a tropical storm Wednesday east of Charleston, S.C., bringing winds and heavy rain to the region before weakening to a tropical depression.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch history in the making
Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.
It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says
By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Human activity threatens 50 billion years of evolutionary history, study reveals
Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals.
Researcher invents affordable, clean fuel for use by urban and rural poor
Researcher invents affordable and clean fuel
Nigeria to benefit as World Bank approves $346m for Lake Chad countries
The World Bank has approved funding totalling $346 million through the International Development Association to improve livelihoods in the Lake Chad region
Young Irish women lonelier than others in EU - survey
Young Irish women are lonelier than others in the EU, according to research by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.
ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis
The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.
Lockdown 4.0: Here's a proposed map for the state government to reopen Mumbai
Risk of infection remains and its spread cannot be contained but one has to learn to live in a new environment.
Radical steps for protection of migrant labour; best way to push demand and employment opportunities
Our capitalist-feudal system views labour as a factor of production and not human beings.
Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths
NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".
German Company Combines Wind, Wave, & Solar Power In One System
Go big or go home. That seems to be the motto of SINN Power of Germany. Founded in 2014 by Phillip Sinn, the company's primary focus is
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
More clusters of a rare condition are popping up in children across Canada
Doctors across Canada and the United States are finding new clusters of a rare and unusual inflammatory condition in children that could be somehow linked to COVID-19.
Centre asks states, UTs to negotiate with private labs, bring down test price
Incidentally, 182 private labs in the country make up 29 per cent of the total testing infrastructure. There are 428 government laboratories where Covid testing is currently taking place.
Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators
An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
COVID-19: 'Less Than Half' Of Positive Coronavirus Antibody Tests Are Accurate, CDC Says
Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, CDC warns.
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers
AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the
Simulated sunlight kills SARS CoV-2 on surfaces in 7 to 14 minutes
Simulated sunlight could effectively kill severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is responsible for the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools
Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention
NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...
World Continues To Reel Under Relentless COVID-19 Attack As Overall Cases Top 5.4 Million, Death Toll Over 3.4 Lakhs: WHO
According to the WHO, the global case tally currently is reported at 5,404,512, a stupendous rise by 99,780 over the past day. The death count worldwide stands at 343,51, a major surge by 1,486.
Google to gradually return to work as Apple reportedly plans to re-open more stores | ZDNet
'Googlers' will get $1,000 to make work from home life more accommodating.
US company begins vaccine trial on humans in Australia
World News: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccin
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n
Survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID
TORONTO - A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to
Group of 20 finance projects give $77 billion a year to fossil fuels
The analysis showed that China, Japan, Canada and South Korea were the worst offenders.
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."
Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000
The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Tyrone Mings opens up about pressure and mental health in new BBC One documentary
The programme features Prince William and others discussing men's mental health and also includes interviews with the likes of Frank Lampard and Joe Hart
Housing estates and hospitals 'will be put under local lockdowns to contain flare-ups'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that places where there is a spike in new infections could be made to go back into lockdown - meaning schools and businesses would have to close again
How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar
With solar being a popular choice for those looking to save on their energy costs, it's no surprise that schools are taking advantage of it as well. Furthermore, many more schools could save money by going solar. [caption id=
India's 4th, 'perhaps worst' recession is here, warns CRISIL
India's fourth recession since Independence, first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, warned CRISIL. On Tuesday, the agency has forecasted India's GDP growth to fall off a cliff and contract 5 per cent in the financial year 2021,
Eid: Over 10L UGC posts on ShareChat in 12 languages
ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Odia and
COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases
In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities
Haryana CM stresses water conservation, crop diversification
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the State was making policies to save water and had sought farmers' suggestions and feedbacks. Expressing concern over falling groundwater level, he said while interacting with farmers in Kurukshetra town that it had reached below 40
1,044 new COVID-19 cases in Mumbai; 32 more patients succumb
With 1,044 new COVID-19 cases, The tally in Mumbai rose to 33,835 on Wednesday, while the toll increased to 1,044 after 32 more patients succumbed to the viral infection, the city civic body said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a release, said 240 more patients were discharged
Heatwave grips Capital, mercury touches 46O C
As heatwaves continued to persist, the national Capital on Tuesday recorded the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius, the highest for the month of May in 18 years. Delhi touched 46 degrees in May was in 2002. According to Dr Rajender Jenamani, MeT scientist, Delhi (Palam) reported
Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned
Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases
The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry
Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients
The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints
4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366
Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,
Digital conference on environment conservation organised for students
The Model Conference of Parties - I (MCOP-I), the first ever digital conference on nature conservation for students was held online. It was held to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 and 2020 as a Super Year for nature and biodiversity. It was hosted by World Wide Fund for
Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300
Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,
B'pur NGO takes slew of Covid relief measures
Voluntary organisation PREM has taken a slew of initiatives to effectively contain corona virus to save precious human lives and to ensure the livelihood of the poor migrant workers at Bharat Mata Resource Center in village R Sitapur near Paralakhemundi under Gajapati district. Significantly, the
C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported
27% of total cases in mountainous districts
The nine mountainous districts of the State which were almost free from contagion of Covid-19 till second week of May, now constitute 27 per cent of the total patients of the disease. These districts now have 107 cases of Covid-19 which is an alarming situation for the state health authorities. As
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387
Expert group to guide health dept
Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly
BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19
Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums
Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty
5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification
SevenHills Hospital launches nationwide hunt for 600 doctors
Job portals in the country are prominently displaying vacancies advertised by SevenHills Hospital. One of Mumbai’s largest Covid facilities with 1,004 beds, the Andheri hospital has been struggling for staff almost from the time it was reopened more than two months.
'Time for preparation, not celebration': Senior WHO official warns coronavirus is not defeated and Europe must brace for a deadly second wave this winter
Dr Hans Kluge, European director for the World Health Organisation, has claimed that the pandemic is not over and countries should use the next few months 'for preparation, not celebration'.
How India can develop its health ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector
By streamlining development and regulatory processes, and lending more support so our innovators can compete on a global platform, India can develop its health innovation ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector
Missing power goals again! Thermal plants all set to miss 2022 pollution target
With two years to the deadline, just 97 GW of the coal-fired capacity is in compliance with particulate matter (PM) standards, while upgradation is underway in 14 GW and a mere 16 GW of capacity is in compliance with SO2 norms.
Heatwaves: India must stand up to certain countries’ climate lethargy
Pandemic shows how large emission cuts need to be, India must stand up to countries’ climate lethargy
London-based Greyparrot nabs €2 million to automate recycling sorting
Today British AI tech startup Greyparrot has raised around €2 million to tackle the growing waste crisis, by introducing digitisation and automation to recycling. The round was led by Speedinvest, a leading early-stage industrial tech investor, with participation from Force Over Mass. The new funds
Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13,685 dead if action wasn’t taken
Given that in Greece less than 1% of the population was infected with coronavirus, the country's Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert
Stay at home. Our success depends on our compliance.
At the time of writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reportedly infected 5,588,356 people worldwide and 347,873 people are deceased. That number need not have been so high. So what lessons can be learnt?
Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the series being aired on Congress social media channels.
Vestapace to launch 35 satellites for 5G network in India, eyes commencing operation by 2021
Vestaspace Technologies founder and CEO Arun Kumar Sureban said a beta version of the next-generation satellite constellations is planned for September 2020, besides the launch of a fully operational constellation of satellites in early 2021 into 'Low-Earth-Orbit or Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit'.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax coronavirus curbs
Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe's 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
China's survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height
After summiting, team members began erecting a survey marker on the snow-covered peak, which measures less than 20 square meters, the report said.
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas, it added.
Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health Ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
Coronavirus crisis | With hospitals stretched to capacity, housing societies in Mumbai are renting oxygen cylinders: Report
With Mumbai facing an acute shortage of ICU beds in private hospitals, there have been situations where patients have been asked to wait.
COVID-19 crisis | 'Massive increase' in youth unemployment, women particularly hard-hit: UN
The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in unemployment worldwide but it has hit young workers hard, the United Nations said on May 27, noting that more than one in six people aged under 29 were forced to stop working due to the COVID-19 crisis.
India must plan implementation of COVID-19 vaccine when it comes: Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi
India must have a plan for implementing it as it needs 50 to 60 crore vaccines, said Jha.
SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat
For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organisation's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges by raising new funding from
Brazil leads daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped ...
Agenus 1181 Is A Potential Cancer Game Changer
Agenus AGEN1181 may work better than Yervoy. More data is expected Friday, May 29, at ASCO. iNKT cell therapy also looks promising.
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and Nasa officials say crew safety is the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg lashed out at the Danish capital because Copenhagen has for the last six years pumped large amounts of wastewater into the strait separating Sweden and Denmark.
Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt to file status report on arrangements and helplines to deal with COVID-19 patients
High Court has also asked the two governments to assess the adequacy of the helpline capacity and state whether the same is sufficient to deal with the present call traffic.
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
BI ready for ‘new normal’ operations
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its offices are prepared to resume full operations amid a new set of guidelines and protocols that its employees and stakeholders are bound to follow and observe under a “new normal” environment, after the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is lifted in Metro Manila and other areas of the country.
Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited
THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.
Metso unveils new crushing and screening plant concepts for mining
Metso has introduced two new solutions for crushing and screening plants namely, flexible FIT stations and smart Foresight stations.
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit
The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.
Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News
NEW DELHI: The health ministry has come out with a detailed guidance note on provision of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, … Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News Read More »
World Rugby study suggests scrapping scrum resets to combat Covid-19 spread
Scrum resets could be scrapped as part of World Rugby's plans to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission during rugby matches.
China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory
The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. "There will be some 20-25 countries whose nationals
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned
Israeli Institute Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Warns of Fake Shots Circulating in Latin America
Ampoules of a fake Coronavirus vaccine labeled with a forged Migal Institute’s logo in Hebrew are illegally being manufactured and circulated in several South American countries.
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
How battery calorimetry can enhance the lifetime and safety of Lithium-ion and post-Li cells
Dr Ziebert, head of IAM-AWP’s Calorimeter Center, KIT, explains how battery calorimetry can enhance the lifetime and safety of Lithium-ion and post-Li cells
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a US study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
"A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed," the body said. "It is expected by mid-June."
Noida Authority launches 'doctor-on-call' facility; here's how to avail
With the help of the "doctor-on-call" facility, citizens will be able to reach doctors with just a phone call.
Condo Smarts: Strata must accommodate request to attend meeting
Dear Tony: What happens when an owner attempts to attend a general meeting that was issued as a proxy-only meeting for our AGM? Because our strata cannot safely social distance in our common room. . .
Cotton Association draws Agriculture Minister's attention to locust attack
"We request the Agriculture Minister to take appropriate steps at the earliest for controlling these locusts attacks and also to advise the concerned central and state government agencies to issue necessary guidelines to the farmers in order to protect their interest and jointly fight against this menace," said Atul S Ganatra, president, CAI.
Doctor in SC questions Centre's new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of COVID-19 health workers
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah took the affidavit filed by doctor Arushi Jain in her pending petition on record and gave time to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to file the reply by next week.
Actors Equity Association releases list of guidelines for reopening Broadway
The show might go on sooner than we think, but the reopening of the Great White Way comes with a few guidelines that The Actors Equity Association (AEA) will be following when the lights go back
Reward the nation's medics
It is high time that the government accelerates the disbursement of financial incentives to medical workers, the unsung heroes in our battle against COVID-19.
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school
Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.
$100m Redfern station upgrade to start later this year
The upgrade to the southern end of one of Sydney's busiest train stations will be completed about a year later than originally planned.
Bike-sharing services get commuters to drive less
When bike-sharing services open in cities, more people start to commute by bicycle and take public transit, new research shows.
Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL (Reuters) - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
BLEURT is a metric for natural language generators boasting unprecedented accuracy
Researchers at Google have developed BLUERT, an automatic metric that gauges the performance of natural language generation models and delivers SOTA performance on two academic benchmarks.
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people affected, over 8,000 shifted to relief camps in first wave of floods
A total of 35 relief camps and distribution centres have been opened.
Coronavirus: Most viruses, germs don’t spread on flights, says US public health agency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that physical distancing is difficult on flights which may increase a passenger’s risk to Covid-19.
Beyond food rations: Six ways India can ensure nutrition security for its most vulnerable people
The country has adequate stockpiles of foodgrain. But how can it ensure a varied diet for its people during this crisis?
Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.
Coronavirus news live - 209 dead and care worker accused of 'spreading germs'
Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths and 37 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
A further nine people have passed away from Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. There have now been a total 1,615 Covid-19 related deaths i...
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission
US President Donald Trump will be among the spectators at Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch
Covid-19: 7 new cases in China, 19 in South Korea
Overall count since the country's first case on January 25 is now up to 11,275, including 269 deaths
Brazil reports over 1,000 virus deaths, 16,000 cases
Total case count in world's second worst-hit country crosses 390,000, death toll nears 25,000
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
The symptoms of MIS-C are similar to toxic shock and Kawasaki disease
"It's wonderful to see passion and creative energy," says Dezeen Awards 2020 judge Steve Trstenjak
As we count down the days to the Dezeen Awards 2020 deadline, Steve Trstenjak of Woods Bagot says that he’s hoping to see an "emphasis on sustainability."
Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19
People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from virus in Qatar.
Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'
A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.
Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’
According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.
Delhi records hottest May day since 2002, Churu sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius; Heavy rain alert for Assam, Meghalaya
Delhi recorded its hottest day in 18 years as the mercury touched 46 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Most parts of north India are reeling under sweltering heatwave.
World coronavirus dispatch: Big Tech's big plans for the post-Covid world
From first drone deliveries in the US, to how South Korea crushed its second outbreak, and the impact of Covid-19 on militant activity in Africa - read these and more in today's world dispatch
COVID-19: The future of college is online
Continuation of virtual classes may be beneficial even after the coronavirus is over
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops
An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.
Explained: What is Tianwen-1, China’s Mars mission?
China’s Mars mission: China's previous ‘Yinghuo-1’ Mars mission, which had piggybacked on a Russian spacecraft, had failed after it could not leave the Earth's orbit and disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean in 2012.
IISc offers advanced certificate programme in digital healthcare online
Admissions to this course will start in July 2020. Application process has begun already to enrol the first cohort of 50 candidates. Interested can apply at - iisc.talentsprint.com.
Bihar Board Class 10 result: How to file for scrutiny? What is compartment exam?
BSEB 10th result: While 80.50 per cent have cleared the exam, over 2.89 lakh candidates have failed. An additional 1,019 will have to appear for the compartmental exam.
CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution
The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.
Hospital staff with Covid-19 had protective antibodies in study
The research addresses a crucial question regarding the new coronavirus: whether people who had Covid-19, and especially those who didn’t get severely ill, develop antibodies capable of protecting them against reinfection.
Doctor in SC questions Centre’s new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of health workers
As per the advisory, quarantine of healthcare workers, other than the two categories -- in case of high exposure to COVID-19 and in cases of health care workers showing symptoms of COVID-19 -- is not warranted, it said.
Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day
Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Launch of Nasa astronauts in Elon Musk's Space X rocket postponed due to bad weather
Bad weather has prevented the first launch of Nasa astronauts from US soil in nine years, with the SpaceX capsule now due to attempt lift-off on Saturday.
SpaceX, NASA will reattempt historic astronaut launch on Saturday, May 30th
Stormy Florida weather has forced SpaceX to delay its historic NASA astronaut launch debut attempt, pushing the mission’s next attempt to Saturday, May 30th. Unfortunately, the possibility that weather would improve forced SpaceX and NASA to wait just 16 minutes before launch to call of Crew Dragon’s Demo-2 inaugural astronaut flight test. Thankfully and far […]
Novant Health launches first emergency drone operation for pandemic response in the country
The venture marks the first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response in the country.
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
Stormy weather scrubs historic SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to g
Advocates push Ottawa to fix long-term problems with long-term care
OTTAWA - Advocates and experts in long-term health care say now is the time for Ottawa to intervene when it comes to the inhumane treatment of seniors in nu
Weather delays SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida
The next launch window is set for Saturday afternoon, when SpaceX will make a second attempt to send the astronauts into orbit.
Vulnerable people in care homes dying three times normal rate during pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: From April 10 to May 8, 3,161 deaths of people receiving domiciliary care were reported to the Care Quality Commission – nearly three times the three-year average for the same period
Ontario says more health providers can reopen including dentists, optometrists
The change comes as a result of a new order from the province’s chief medical officer of health
Opinion: Canada’s soldiers have provided a wake-up call for our long-term care system
Reports from the military on conditions in homes in Quebec and Ontario should be the last reform warnings we receive
No university bailout for international students
Australia’s universities continue to cry poor over the reduction in international student numbers, signaling heavy financial and job losses:
Rain Scrubs Space X Launch of First Crewed Mission to Intl Space Station, First Time US Astronauts Launch Into Orbit from American Soil Since 2011
If successful on Saturday, it will be the first time since the last flight of the Space Shuttle in 2011, that US astronauts will go into orbit from American soil.
WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series
"Democracy Without a Public Sphere” is the final installment in Trinity Long Room Hub at Trinity College's five-part "Rethinking Democracy" series.
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe
The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.
GITAHI: The case for reopening our economy
The economy must be restarted and people given their lives back.
EDITORIAL: Ease human-animal crisis
The increased attacks could see the people resort to killing the animals, which is illegal.
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
COVID-19: WHO can’t dictate to us, says FG
Olorunnimbe Mamora, minister of state for health, says the World Health Organisation cannot dictate to Nigeria on the steps to take in the fight against COVID-19. On Monday, WHO had
Conglomerate of health workers in Akwa Ibom begin streets and markets sensitization
As part of measures to check and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state, the Conglomerate of Health Professionals in the state has commenced street and market sensitization.
Winter outlook released as Victoria nears three-decade rain record
Victoria is on track for its wettest autumn in more than three decades. Melbourne has received 276 millimetres of rain in the past three months, already more than triple last year’s autumn to…
When is it safe to see friends again as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on?
As lonely, stir-crazy Americans wait for a coronavirus vaccine to materialize in the distant future, some might be wondering if it’s safe to hang out with friends or rope extra family members into
Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus
SIKINOS, Greece — Using dinghies, GPS and a portable refrigerator, doctors deployed by Greece’s national public health agency have launched a coronavirus testing drive on the country’s Aegean
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000
More than 100,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US, according to the latest data. The country passed the grim milestone Wednesday, with more than 1.6 million testing positive for the
Ford's software update for police interceptors combats Covid-19 by cranking the heat
Ford on Wednesday announced it is piloting a software solution to help law enforcement curb the spread of Covid-19 inside police interceptor utility vehicles.
Chinese team completes measurement work on Mount Qomolangma using homegrown technology
China's new homegrown technology applications such as 5G and the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System have ensured the smooth undertaking of the country's latest quest to re-measure the height of Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest mountain located on the China-Nepal border, on Wednesday.
Bangladesh leaving lockdown as offices, public transports to reopen from May 31
The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed just moments before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
Nissan to Begin Phased Restart of Coronavirus-Halted US Production 1 June - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japanese automaker Nissan announced in a statement that it plans to reopen two auto assembly and parts factories in the United States beginning 1...
Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll
As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
This is also time to nurse economies back to health
GCC showed a level of sophistication in combating COVID-19, but much still needs doing
COVID-19: Oman reports 38 deaths of coronavirus today
Newly diagnosed cases include 166 Omanis, 89 foreign residents
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
ZURICH, May 26 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after safety concerns prompted the group to suspend the malaria drug's use in a large trial on COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria will continue with the solidarity trial of chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration ...
Siberian heatwave points to a longer wildfire season
Across Europe forecasters are braced for sweltering temperatures and little rainfall this summer, compounding what was a mild winter and threatening droughts, according to scientists at the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Two former athletes diagnosed with Covid-19 have recovered, says National Athletes Welfare Foundation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Two former national athletes previously found to be positive for Covid-19, have fully recovered from the virus, said National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed. He confirmed that the two, namely Ani Nios, a former track and field...
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
MADRID, May 27 — Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. Jacqueline Alvarez, 42, is picking up basic foodstuffs in the working-class...
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...
Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...
Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Question: That’s great they’re opening the DMVs on a limited basis 808ne.ws/523sty), but what about the satellite city halls?
Off the News: Don’t let your virus guard down | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The COVID-19 infections in Hawaii were seemingly squashed, so why not go out to the beach?
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.
State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert
Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets
The RSPB said that with no new releases of the insect at two nature reserves this year, the sound of singing crickets shows previous releases worked.
Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding
Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
What this massive rotating disk galaxy tells us about our early universe
Current models of massive galaxy formation suggest that they evolve as part of a slow growth process, gradually increasing in size through mergers with smaller galaxies and the accumulation of clumps of hot gas. This means that most galaxies should have reached massive size relatively late in the course of the Universe’s 13.8 billion years […]
Medicare Recipients May Get Insulin at $35 Per Month
Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need insulin will be able to access the lifesaving medication for just $35 a month, according to a new plan announced by the White House.
Geneva Motor Show Might Not Return Until 2022
The 2020 Geneva Motor Show became one of the first high-profile automotive events to be canceled due to the...
May 27: 17 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria - Total Reached 2460
The National Operations Headquarters provided up-to-date data on the situation with the coronavirus in the country during the regular morning briefing. 17 new positive probes have been identified.
Anjana Harish’s Suicide Shows Why India Must End Practice of ‘Conversion Therapy’
India: Following the Anajana Harish case in Kerala, a ban must be issued on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQIA folks, say IACP & other mental health experts.
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...
President Donal Trump to attend launch of NASA astronauts for the first time in nine years, from America
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are scheduled to blast off on Thursday, 2.00 am IST from launch pad 39A from the Kennedy Space Centre.
Swarms Of Locusts Unleash Havoc In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Other States
This year’s locust attack has been termed the worst in two decades, with Rajasthan having suffered the harshest blow.
Use of Nottingham’s food banks has surged during coronavirus pandemic
There's increased demand above normal levels by 33 percent or more
Zoa Morani donates plasma the second time for COVID-19 treatment
Earlier this month, Zoa, a COVID-19 survivor, had donated her blood for plasma therapy trials for COVID-19 treatment.
German firm introducing game-changing solar-wind-wave energy platform
A German power firm will launch demonstrations of a one-of-a-kind, triple-threat power generating platform off Iraklio, Greece, later this year.
In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky
With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...
Poor weather scrubs SpaceX’s historic launch attempt [Updated]
Anyone who followed the space shuttle program will remember a lot of scrubs.
US Firm Aims To Make 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses After Buying Plant
Novavax Inc is buying a manufacturing plant from privately held Serum Institute of India, the world's largest maker of vaccines by volume, as the U.S. company aims to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate next year.
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Two low pressure areas developing over Arabian Sea
Public Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a weather bulletin on the weather over the Arabian Sea.
Mercury Bay Community Board Meet To Discuss Changes To Speed Limits For Joan Gaskell Drive And More
Our Mercury Bay Community Board met today.
Machinery Must Be Used For Shifting Heavy Items
Machinery should be used for shifting heavy items – not staff. That is the message from WorkSafe after a worker on an Otago dairy farm was left with a spinal injury.
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach major parts of India, damage crops
Locusts swarms entered major districts of India and could head towards Maharashtra's districts damages crops, the worst attack in 26 years.
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
Wuhan, Chinese researchers have debunked widely reported view that deadly COVID-19 virus originated from a wet market selling live animals.
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
'Tone deaf' for council to spend $95,000 on social media coordinator hire as thousands out of work: councillor
A city councillor is wondering why Vancouver is cutting an expected funding boost in street cleaning to, instead, spend $95,000 dollars hiring someone to handle social media in the city manager's office
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over.
Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.
LIVESTREAM: SpaceX’s NASA astronauts board Falcon 9 for historic launch debut
SpaceX and NASA remain on track for the private launch company’s astronaut launch debut, set to be broadcast live from start to finish. Weather continues to be the biggest challenge threatening delays to the historic mission, itself an incredible achievement for a vehicle, rocket, and system as complex as the Crew Dragon spacecraft, Falcon 9 […]
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018
Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Delhi border mess is an early warning sign for all cities
Districts adjoining NCR have reduced access to prevent covid.While the exact scale of Delhi’s border woes may not have been quantified before, the issue has drawn the attention of everyone from the high court to the Supreme Court
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.
NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.The space agency's administr
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re
Locust threat is bigger this year, warns Agriculture Ministry monitor
A huge challenge is likely to emerge when the swarms flying over 20 districts in Rajasthan start breeding.
‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’
Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel
Free dialysis for patients
For those with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh
Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral
Shared over 29,000 times in 30 hours
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks
CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha
The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI
‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’
Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir
City’s water supply not to be affected
Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment
Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.
Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters
Charru mussel has in many places replaced the Asian green mussel
As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey
The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system
State stepping up tests to 3,000 daily
It now has the infrastructure and paraphernalia to do up to 5,000 tests a day
Survey underlines job loss, drop in earnings during lockdown
It reveals that 73% of around 870 respondents in State have lost their jobs
‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19
Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene
Test and trace trial 'failure' as two-thirds taking part didn't fully co-operate
Sheffield Community Contact Tracers admitted they had found it “difficult” to get people to cooperate after they were contacted by Covid-19 contact tracers, with the majority NHS or social care workers
Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown
A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Watch out for SpaceX rocket in the skies tonight
A rocket from Elon Musk’s SpaceX may be visible above Suffolk and north Essex later tonight - if the skies remain clear.
'A sunrise surprise’: Tropical Storm Bertha quickly forms, hits South Carolina coast
Forecasters expected the bad weather, but didn’t predict it to organize so quickly and become the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season
Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back
In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend
THE BIG READ: Food inflation looms as US meat industry tries to restart
Stuffed into a meat factory like a pack of sardines with little space to move.
COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland
A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.
Tropical Storm Bertha lashes South Carolina in sunrise surprise that could affect NASA SpaceX launch
"Life-threatening" flash flooding is expected across parts of Virginia, and South and North Carolina, after Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall sooner than expected.NASA satellites are closely watching the storm as it prepares to send two astronauts to space in a historic launch aboard SpaceX
The risk of wildfires increases with warm, dry conditions(NOAA satellite photo showing cloud of smoke from wildfire in western Greenland)
Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region -- remnants of record blazes last year -- may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday. "We have seen satellite observations of active fires that hint that 'zombie' fires might
Locust Menace: UP, Maharashtra, Punjab on High Alert; Centre Steps up Efforts; Drones to be Deployed Soon
As per updates, about 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding
What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees
Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots
The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city
Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management
As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.
Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools
The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.
Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report
A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma
They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered.
You could get a call from 9am telling you to isolate for 14 days
The self isolation request could become mandatory if not obeyed.
Exact times to see the SpaceX Nasa CrewDragon rocket over UK
You can watch a live stream of the launch and - if you're lucky - see the real thing too
Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach
‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends
SpaceX Launch: 40% chance of good weather for historic flight, forecasters say
Today, America will see its first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade -- if the weather allows it.
SpaceX and NASA will broadcast live radio chatter from the astronauts on Wednesday’s historic launch. Here’s how to listen.
SpaceX is preparing for its first crewed launch ever: Its Crew Dragon spaceship is scheduled to carry two NASA astronauts into orbit on Wednesday, starting at 4:33 p.m. ET.
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
Frankfurt Book Fair to go ahead on schedule in October
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Frankfurt’s annual book fair - the world’s largest - will take place as scheduled in mid-October, its organisers said on Wednesday, a sign of some return to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Quest Diagnostics offers U.S. employers coronavirus testing as workers return
(Reuters) - Quest Diagnostics Inc on Wednesday started offering blood tests, temperature monitoring and other tailored services to U.S. employers as they attempt to reopen factories and offices after months under coronavirus-led lockdowns.
KSA lifts ban on private-sector workplace attendance
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has lifted the ban on workplace attendance in the private sector after the GCC nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) tally recorded 78,541. In addition, government employees …
NASA and SpaceX Launch From Cape Canaveral Today – How To Watch
Today marks the first time since 2011 that American astronauts have lifted off from American soil in an American made space craft.
Patients flee Soroti hospital after admission of 4 corona cases
Doctors in Soroti regional referral hospital are in a dilemma as patients are secretly escaping from their wards following the admission of COVID19 patients last...
Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...
America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen
White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts
Appeal for tributes for NHS and care workers who died fighting coronavirus
Boris Johnson revealed last week that more than 300 NHS and social care workers across the UK have died with the virus.
Will schools be open over the summer holiday?
Could they be about to play catch-up?
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements
Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...
Yeeessss duuuuude! Twitter users stretch words to modify their meaning, study shows
Twitter users stretch words such as 'yes', 'dude' and 'hey' to modify their meaning, according to researchers who analysed 100 billion tweets.
How co-working spaces can restart post Covid-19 lockdown
Many co-working spaces are already framing drastic measures to restart their business post lockdown, ensuring the safety of members and hygiene of premises at the highest level.
France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19
Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.
Scientists are collecting big data to expedite the fight against COVID-19
A nationwide collaboration of clinicians, informaticians and other biomedical researchers aims to turn data from hundreds of thousands of medical records from coronavirus patients into effective treatments and predictive analytical tools that could help lessen or end the global pandemic.
France bans the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorizing hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to treat the disease.
What’s the Allure of Hydroxychloroquine?
There’s a growing body of clinical evidence that hydroxychloroquine (alone or with an accompanying antibiotic) not only has no therapeutic...
Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing
The country’s top infectious disease expert on Wednesday urged the public to comply with mask-wearing requirements as the easing of...
As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance
Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity, usually a reliable mouthpiece for President Donald Trump, took a rare stance at odds...
Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US are from long-term care facilities: Report
The COVID-19 virus death rate is highest among residents of long-term care facilities.
Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.
Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites
Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University ...
Smarter energy use is key to a greener future
LED lightbulbs, programmable thermostats, high-density insulation and electric vehicles—despite these innovations, about two-thirds of the energy produced in the U.S. is lost to inefficiencies, according ...
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Public University staff withdraw labour over salary enhancement woes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff in Public Universities have resolved to withdraw their labour citing inequalities in the distribution of the 50 billion Shillings provided by the government to enhance their salaries. In April this year, the Ministry of Education released a salary distribution schedule indicating a significant increment in the salaries …
India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest in the world: Health Ministry
India has about 0.3 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 of population which is amongst the lowest in the world, against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per 100,000 population for the world, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tuesday
India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years
With about 50,000 hectares of cropland destroyed by locusts, India is facing its worst food shortages since 1993
New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military report on Quebec senior homes says conditions difficult but improving
MONTREAL — The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19 infections.
Regional, municipal administrative buildings could open in mid-June
Most of the buildings have been closed since March 18
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Acknowledged With World’s First-Ever ILFI Certification Of Sustainability
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Acknowledged With World’s First-Ever ILFI certification of Sustainability For Visitor Accommodations
China donates PPE to South Ayrshire carers thanks to Provost
The area faced a shortage of protective equipment
Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.
Reports | No decision by ICC on T20 World Cup postponement
According to the latest reports, the ICC has made no decision on postponing the Men’s T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia, yet. Recently, there had been speculation suggesting that the ICC mega event, which is scheduled to start in October, could be pushed further due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'In these uncertain times': The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we speak
The COVID-19 pandemic has more than changed the way we live our lives – it has also affected the way we speak.
Glanbia announces biodiversity payment to suppliers
Glanbia Ireland has announced a 0.20c/L payment to boost biodiversity on dairy farms.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines
Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus
Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug
France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert
India News: After damaging crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district Wednesday amid what is being described
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope
Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius
Dust storm and thunderstorm with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour are likely over Delhi-NCR on May 29-30, said IMD.The all-time record for Safdarjung in May is 47.2 degrees Celsius. It was recorded on May 29, 1944
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees
With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S
Developer given green light for plans to build 52 houses by brook
The plans for the new development in Bury were approved on Tuesday
Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham
But the mayor stopped short of joining calls for the special adviser's resignation
SpaceX launch: How NASA astronauts will escape if historic launch goes wrong
The mission will see astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launched into space on board a Falcon 9 rocket, on a 400 kilometre journey to the International Space Station
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate
The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing
More slots open for householders at Suffolk waste recycling tips
More recycling slots have opened up at Suffolk County Council tips as people take the chance to get rid of household waste they have sorted out during the lockdown.
'We'll let you know how it works out': SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about
"I don't know the potty answer to the potty question," SpaceX's vice president of mission assurance said, providing no details about the commode.
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.
SA plans R350-billion infrastructure fund, including for broadband
South Africa plans to announce a R350-billion infrastructure programme after talks with the private sector and multilateral lenders, said Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of the ANC.
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
SpaceX, NASA Abort Demo-2 Due to Inclement Weather, Next Attempt May 30
SpaceX and NASA had to abort the launch of the Demo-2 mission due to inclement weather on Wednesday.
SpaceX, NASA Abort Demo-2 Due to Inclement Weather, Next Attempt May 30
SpaceX and NASA had to abort the launch of the Demo-2 mission due to inclement weather on Wednesday.
Dr. Fauci warns 'people out there frolicking' as states reopen: Don't be 'overconfident'
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that Americans shouldn't become "overconfident" if they don't see an immediate spike in coronavirus cases as states reopen their economies.
Summer hosepipe ban fears after one of driest Springs ever with less than 3.5in of rain since March
FEARS of a Summer hosepipe ban are growing today after one of the driest Springs on record. The Met Office said that less than 3.5in (86mm) of rain has fallen since the start of March. Reservoir le…
Covid19: Huawei ICT Academy hosts online training for students
Huawei Technologies has not relented on its efforts to ensure Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy are trained in core ICT skills in the face of the Covid19 pandemic. The company moved its classes online, engaging hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their […]
Commercial crew astronauts accept risks of test flight
The Crew Dragon astronauts say they understand and accept the risks of a new spacecraft, which they believe can’t be boiled down to a single number.
SpaceX to add sunshades to all future Starlink satellites
SpaceX has decided to add sunshades to future Starlink satellites to reduce their impact on astronomy, having opted for constellation-wide implementation of the reflective hardware.
Coronavirus job losses creating ‘lockdown generation,’ UN group warns
The United Nation's International Labor Organization issued the grim prediction in a report showing that more than one in six young people have stopped working since the COVID-19 crisis began.
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.
Bangladesh decides against extending shutdown, offices to reopen May 31
The government has decided not to extend the ongoing shutdown over the coronavirus outbreak, allowing offices to reopen on May 31.
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered
The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.
Trinity Biotech expects Covid-19 immunity test to be authorised shortly
Irish life sciences company also at advanced stage in developing 12-minute diagnosis test
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades
By all measures, the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the United States economy: Unemployment is at record highs, lines for food banks circle entire city blocks, and the rate of business bankruptcies has accelerated.
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC has released new guidance on antibody tests, warning that they can be wrong half the time and shouldn’t be used to inform important policy decisions.
‘We’ll let you know how it works out’: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about
Ever since the first US astronaut visited space, 59 years ago, NASA has struggled to find clean, comfortable ways to get people restroom facilities in space.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax virus curbs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe’s 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
New York governor meets with Trump to push for infrastructure investment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met President Donald Trump on Wednesday to press for investment in the nation’s roads, bridges and railways as U.S. states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters.
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new wave of infections.
Cancer Vaccine Herbalist Fronts Covid-19 Cure
A herbalist, who a few years ago made waves with a purported cancer vaccine is now claiming to have concocted a...
Clark County opens cooling stations as temperatures soar
Clark County will be opening daytime cooling stations from Wednesday to Friday as temperatures are set to climb well into the triple digits.
Covid-19: France bans treatment of coronavirus patients with hydroxychloroquine
Under new rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against the coronavirus.
Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus
Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
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CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead
Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Indore: Doctors fear coronavirus, only 20 per cent clinics open in city
Due to the less number of clinics being operated currently, people have to travel more in the city during lockdown to reach clinics.
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
Banner Health invests in firm that gained attention as domestic PPE manufacturer
Phoenix-based Banner Health is joining 14 other health care systems nationwide in acquiring a minority stake in a personal protective equipment manufacturer that garnered national attention for its co-owner’s warnings of America’s PPE shortage and the paucity of domestic manufacturers.
Ford disinfects police cruisers by 'roasting' them
Ford's software cranks the heat in police cruisers to disinfect them and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Moral Choice Machine: AI May Replicate Human Values to Make Decisions, Study Finds
A neural network has “read” religious texts, books and news articles from different periods in history to make human-like moral choices. Scientists believe that their...
Government confident of hitting 200,000 testing target by Monday
Testing capacity was only reaching 154,120 in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.
Test, track and trace to start from tomorrow
The PM made the announcement as he faced a grilling from senior MPs over the Dominic Cummings scandal.
Lithium Supply Fears Loom Over Electric Vehicle Happy Talk — Or Not, As The Case May Be
Spring has sprung, which means it's time for another round of guess how much lithium automakers will need to make enough lithium-ion batteries for the electric vehicle of the future, of which there are expected to be many millions on the road within the next ten years or so. Spoiler alert: we're going to need
India backs hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 prevention despite WHO suspension
Indian Council of Medical Research says it should be continued because there is no harm
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants
The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.
BMC issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing: Pregnant women likely to deliver in next 5 days to be tested
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday issues revised testing guidelines for COVID-19. According to the new guidelines, the COVID test will not be mandatory for emergency surgery.
More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show
More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.
Hockey Canada cancels all camps, programs through Sept. 1
Hockey Canada has cancelled all programs and national team camps through Sept. 1, but plans to hold “various programming and training sessions” virtually over the summer.
Mitsubishi recalls 141,000 Lancers, Outlanders, and Outlander Sports
Mitsubishi has recalled 2008-2010 Lancers, 2010 Lancer Sportbacks, 2008-2013 Outlanders, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sports due to suspension corrosion.
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
The Silent Killer: As Heat Wave Engulfs Northern India, Here’s Why It’s Deadly And How To Minimise The Damage
In India, heatwaves are the third biggest natural cause of deaths, having killed over 6,000 people since 2010
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Heat warning remains in place for a third straight day
A cold front is expected to move in on Friday
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
Avoid The After School Rush
Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity.
Latest trends in Digital Transformation of Healthcare
Digital Transformation of healthcare is helping patients in need of on-demand healthcare with Big Data and ePharmacy. Watch the latest trends
HSA raises alert on 2 products, including coffee product with high levels of erectile dysfunction medicine
SINGAPORE: Members of the public have been warned against purchasing or consuming two products found to have "potent medicinal ingredients", the ...
Pandemic puts spotlight on digital inequality in Brazil | ZDNet
Issues such as lack of connectivity among the poorest populations have become evident during the crisis, according to new research.
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena
The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.
IH advice on school safety
Students haven't physically been in classrooms since spring break, but now the B.C. Restart Plan is in motion, in-class learning will resume next week.
Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?
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Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways
Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far
With record 817 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 18,000-mark
The death toll in the state increased to 133 after six more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.Of the new cases reported, 138 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by one from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state
Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
Twin lows brewing over Arabian Sea
Eight southern and central districts can expect isolated heavy rainfall today
15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing
The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school
Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?
America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.
'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks
Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .
Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19
Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast
PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the coast of South Carolina
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Wednesday morning off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. A
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Denmark residents sue over laws for dismantling 'ghettos'
STOCKHOLM — A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighbourhoods designated as “ghettos,” arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
Fauci says 2nd wave of COVID-19 is ‘not inevitable’ in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci seems more optimistic regarding the chances of a “second wave” of COVID-19 hitting the US by the fall.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world
The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX’s history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
SpaceX is on the cusp of making spaceflight history for both itself and NASA – that is, if the weather cooperates.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it’s like to operate it
Nearly a decade ago, the space shuttle Atlantis landed in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the last time. Not a single American rocket-and-spaceship system has launched into space since.
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, quickly hits S. Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlanti...
US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?
This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Coronavirus: Health authorities warn against returning to offices too soon
The ACT deputy chief health officer says people should still work from home where possible
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info
Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.
81% of parents wouldn't travel for emergency childcare in lockdown, survey finds
Almost a quarter of parents surveyed found themselves in the same situation as Dominic Cummings - but had chosen to stay at home.
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
Starkest failure of Indian govt's strategy has been the devastation it imposed on country’s workers, reads the...
Outdoor spaces and improved transport options - how a new east Manchester arena could lead on sustainability as well as boosting the economy
OVG aim to make the proposed new east Manchester arena the most sustainable in the UK
EDF goes ahead with Sizewell C application despite local objection
Energy giant EDF Energy has today submitted plans for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.
Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children
A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.
India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels
Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year.
Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence
The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.
Sight charity losing £25,000 per week in appeal for funding
A new appeal for help has gone out from a charity helping vulnerable people across the Black Country.
Google to begin reopening offices in July
The technology giant has said new health and safety measures will be in place to support social distancing.
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
A's to place scouts on furlough, end minor league pay
The Oakland Athletics are placing their scouts and a significant number of other front office employees on furlough, suspending pay for minor leaguers and cutting the salaries of other executives as part of a cost-cutting move in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes
Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus
A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency
D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CCCC).
How 'militarized' is Indonesia's COVID-19 management?
How local civilian and political institutions and leaders perform will determine whether the next generation of TNI leaders develops trust in those democratic-era institutions.
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Analytics firm Bonza gets seed funding, releases COVID-19 data
The start-up has recently released data on the nationwide COVID-19 reproduction number (Rt) on its website.
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority.
Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded
After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.
Marine researchers from Australia spot underwater ‘tornado’
We have a heard a lot many things about tornadoes. Seen them too, enough number of times in movies. Twister, Into the Storm, anyone?
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
Powerful 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast - USGS
The nation in located in a region that is part of the Pacific Ocean basin's "Ring of Fire", notorious for its earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief
New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...
ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'
SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space
Tech companies target temperature-monitoring patches for Covid-19
Patch is about the size of small bandage and powered by a specially designed microchip
Maharashtra SSC Geography paper to be marked based on average scores of other subjects
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Wednesday said that the Class 10 Geography examination, which was cancelled, will be marked based on average scores in other subjects
Two households CAN meet from next week: Lockdown loosening could see socially-distanced family reunions - but how many people can gather and will barbecues be banned?
Ministers are said to have parked proposals for people to be able to mix freely in social 'bubbles' after expert modelling suggested it could lead to a spike in coronavirus .
How Britons can watch Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket shooting overhead at 9.50pm TONIGHT – if rain does not halt the historic launch
Britons will be able to see the stunning spectacle if they look west, said British astronaut Tim Peake. The Met Office said the UK should anticipate 'clear skies' this evening.
Mothers are nearly 50% more likely to have lost jobs due to Covid crisis than fathers - and are doing lion's share of childcare and housework in lockdown, UK study of 3,500 families shows
In families where both the parents were employed, women spent more time simultaneously trying to work and care for children compared with their partners, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Is Trump going to cruise to re-election on a partial coronavirus recovery?
He might win, but it will be in spite of a horrible economy
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4
Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand
HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them
India coronavirus dispatch: 'Infodemic' is as dangerous as the virus itself
From Kerala's smart testing and community care, to hospitals putting off elective surgeries, and the progress with solidarity trials so far - read these and more in today's India dispatch
Peloponnese on alert for malaria cases due to illegal immigrants
Health services in the Peloponnese region are on "red alert" for the summer, due to the fear of the rise in malaria cases as a result of the increased
Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664
The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks
Persuasion works better than compulsion.
The Michigan Dam Failures Are a Warning
Many need repairs. Let’s fix them before climate-related flooding gets worse.
Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?
Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.
Is the SAT falling out of favour?
Tests are inherently biased in favour of affluent, white and Asian American students
Coronavirus recovery rate in India rises to over 42%, nearly 65,000 cured from COVID-19
Punjab showed one of the best recovery rates in India, over 90% people were cured from the disease.India registered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world, the health ministry said
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain that straddles their border.
UK weather forecast: Britain to be hotter than the Mediterranean with highs of 28C
Britain is unlikely to see any rain until June, adding to concerns the country could be hit with a hosepipe with reservoirs half empty despite major winter flooding
Nurse describes 'frightening' experience of contracting Covid-19
An NHS staff worker who has recovered from Covid-19 has returned to the frontline at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.
Training offered through Commonwealth Games scheme
A scheme to improve people's skills to help them land jobs created by the upcoming Commonwealth Games has launched.
Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic
University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
£10,000 grant to help to draw up regeneration vision for Staffordshire town
A council has successfully bid for £10,000 to research how to regenerate a Staffordshire town.
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented
Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.
Do you know desert locusts can travel more than 81 miles per day? Here's all you need to know
If you are wondering what exactly are desert locusts, here's the answer...
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19
Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.
House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.
COVID-19: WHO Warns Of ‘Second Peak’ In Countries Where Coronavirus Is Declining
Outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided.
African American survivors of COVID-19 talk about bias, solutions
An organization of African American women says the health care system is failing the black community and that their own experiences are evidence of bias.
First astronaut launch since 2011 still a go despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
Some South Coast towns are still on temporary networks, but funding has been allocated for upgrades and resilience
RFS control centres on the South Coast will be among the 2000 locations to receive satellite connection to Sky Muster under federal funding
Delhi records hottest day in May in 18 years at 46 degrees Celsius
The weather station at Palam, Lodhi Road recorded 47.6 degrees Celsius – six degrees above normal – falling in the severe heat wave category.
Covid-19: ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for tests, states free to fix cost now
The decision was taken due to availability of indigenous testing kits and other supplies in India now.
5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -
The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing
India's COVID-19 Count Cross 1.5L Mark
NEW DELHI: In the last week of fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, India on Wednesday crossed 1.5 lakh mark of total COVID-19 cases so far. With nearly 6,387 new cases, the country's tally reached
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark
US has most confirmed cases, highest death toll in world, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University
COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.
Of course billionaires like Elon Musk love outer space. The Earth is too small for their egos
This week, Musk’s SpaceX will launch the first US astronauts into space in nine years. We’re meant to be inspired, but back on the ground the workers are struggling
Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb device to treat Covid-19 patients
CytoSorb therapy reduces cytokine storm and the inflammatory response in Covid-19 patients through blood purification so that injury to organs may be mitigated or prevented
Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.
COVID testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Govt
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
New era begins as US space agency NASA uses private company for mission
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine is approved
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine has been approved by regulators. The drug, according to reports, was initially intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time for Covid-19 sufferers by an average of
Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness
The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...
One million new masks collected on Day 1 of latest distribution exercise
Collecting the new and improved reusable face masks was fuss-free for many, with about a million picked up on the first day of the latest nationwide distribution exercise yesterday. The third such exercise in recent months also saw 400 mask vending machines placed at all...
Woman with schizophrenia uses experience to help others
When Ms Valerie Liu was in her early 20s, she thought she was a deity with superpowers that allowed her to talk to the radio and her television set. The voices in her head kept telling her that her neighbours were watching her and conspiring with her mother against...
WHO suspends trials of drug promoted by Trump to fight coronavirus
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended trials of the drug that US President Donald Trump promoted as a coronavirus defence. WHO said the suspension of clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 is a precautionary...
Fortitude Budget: More support for charities as help requests surge
He lost his entire income because of the pandemic, and found himself struggling to feed his family. The man in his 50s became desperate as his meagre savings dried up. He turned to Food from the Heart, a charity providing food. Its chief executive, Ms Sim Bee Hia,...
India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities
MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena
The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.
Ford pilots new heated sanitation software that can help neutralize the coronavirus in police vehicles
Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles can now employ a heated sanitation software to help disinfect and neutralize the coronavirus.
Creating Artificial Gravity in Space to Explore Beyond our Moon
If we plan to take long journeys through space or colonize other planets, the first step is going to be figuring out how to create artificial gravity in space.
Nearly half of New Yorkers critical of Cuomo’s handling of nursing home crisis: poll
A new survey indicates that a slight plurality of New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thumbs down on how he’s been dealing with elder care facilities in his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.
LOMBORG: Covid-19: Studies show cost of lockdown outweighs
For the amount a developing nation would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV programming.
How blockchain can tackle the issue of healthcare skills shortages?
Alejandro Coca, TrueProfile.io, outlines the role that blockchain-enabled technologies can play in addressing the skill shortages across the NHS
After Guardian report, Kano to hasten distribution of FG palliatives already beaten by rain
Kano State Government has finalized arrangement to distribute the Federal government palliatives to less privilege. The state government action came few hours after The Guardian reported how the same food items were abandoned in an open space and being hit by rain and sun. A statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Malam Garba, explained that […]
Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.
Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
That's made up: Anies refutes business group's claim about reopening of malls
The third phase of restriction implementation in Jakarta could be extended.
Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery
Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.
Elon Musk rocket launch postponed due to bad weather
Craft was to be the first private enterprise vehicle in history to take humans into space
Binoculars at the ready: Elon Musk rocket to be seen in Irish skies tonight
SpaceX craft will be the first private enterprise in history to take humans into space
France bans hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment
May 27 (UPI) -- The French government on Wednesday barred the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
(Reuters) - New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.
Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis
KRILO-JESENICE, Croatia (Reuters) - A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia’s picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the next six weeks.
Antibody drug tech firm AbCellera raises $105 million as it works on COVID-19
(Reuters) - Canadian drug discovery technology company AbCellera, which analyzes and identifies antibodies for pharmaceutical companies working on a coronavirus treatment and other medicines, said on Wednesday it had raised $105 million in funds.
2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade
Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.
Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre
The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.
Covid-19: India is relying on flimsy evidence to expand use of HCQ despite concerns about dangers
Not a single study has shown any evidence of the anti-malarial drug working for prophylaxis.
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -
Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available
Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Horner has a solution for limited budget, but still expects pain
Especially teams in the midfield and rear of Formula 1 are struggling due to the corona crisis and are even threatened in their survival if this would last longer. That is why the budget ceiling will be lowered even further in the coming years. However, this will have consequences for the top teams, Christian Horner explains to The Race.
Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’
Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed stricter social distancing measures could be introduced in certain areas in the future as part of the NHS "test and trace" system...
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...
UK Care Homes 'Were Left Brutally Exposed' To COVID-19 By The State, Social Care Provider Says
Many care providers are still not seeing 'any financial support to help them survive', a care sector representative tells Sputnik. This is despite the fact that local...
Zoa Morani donates plasma the second time for COVID-19 treatment
Mumbai Producer Karim Morani's daughter, actress Zoa Morani, has donated her plasma for the second time for COVID-19 research and treatment at Mumbai's Nair Hospital today.
Tamil Nadu reports 817 new positive COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 133
Six more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu took the death toll on Wednesday to 133.
7,376 calls handed by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
Worst locusts attack in decades; crops damaged in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Rajasthan
Locusts attack in India: Farmers have been advised to play loud music to drive the insects away and save crops. Locusts don't attack animals or humans but can devastate crops and other areas of greenery
Heat wave singes North India; Delhi records hottest day in 18 years
Live weather update: According to Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD's Regional weather forecasting centre, the last time the mercury touched the 46 degree-mark in New Delhi's Safdarjung was on May 19, 2002
PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment
Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon
ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for COVID-19 tests, asks states to negotiate with private labs
The ICMR has said, since the production of indigenous test kits like ELISA which was developed by National Institute of Virology, India is no more solely dependent on imported testing kits.
Delhi sizzles at 46 degrees amid severe heatwave, records Tuesday as hottest in May since 2002
However, Delhi is expected to get some respite from the stifling heat on May 28 due to a fresh Western Disturbance and easterly winds at lower levels.
Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well
WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...
Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton
WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton has said the Government has come good for the agricultural sector, having set aside J$1 billion in the 2020-2021 Budget to keep the sector afloat amid the onset of COVID-...
Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns
Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...
Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season
WESTERN BUREAU: THE OFFICE of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Hanover is now in the process of putting the final touches on its preparedness plans for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1. Topping the...
Private-public sector partnership helps the poor
THE DELIVERY of care packages to several St Catherine communities on Saturday was the culmination of a well coordinated and supported private-public sector partnership aimed at providing relief to some vulnerable persons living below the poverty...
New Fortress Energy Foundation gives students 200 care packages
WHEN THE principal of Old Harbour High School placed a call for help to provide meals for students on the school’s PATH programme, New Fortress Energy Foundation immediately responded by delivering close to 200 care packages to the school last week...
Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response
From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Covid-19 lockdowns: California eases pandemic restrictions, NYSE reopens
While lifting the ban on services at places of worship, the California governor limited the number of people who can gather at one time to 25 percent of a building's capacity
Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO
With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections
How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test
The starkest failure of the Indian government’s coronavirus strategy has been the devastation it imposed on the country’s workers.
Agriculture department claims Pakistan is the new breeding spot of locusts
BR Kadwa, the deputy director of the agriculture department said that Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of desert locusts that are entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan.
Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another
A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district
Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat
In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world's tallest mountain.
Tackling evils of fake news, hate speech - The Nation Nigeria
A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..
Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012
Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average
Reading the Blueprints for Our Future After the Virus
From the Bible to ‘Epidemics and Society’ to ‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,’ these works map out our post-pandemic future
Explained: What next for HCQ after enrolment freeze?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: A recent study in The Lancet had cautioned that the use of a regimen containing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine (with or without a macrolide) was associated with no evidence of benefit.
Explained: In uncertain times, how search for ‘normal year’ leads to data vacuum
Among Covid-19’s casualties are the postponing of Census operations and undertaking of key official primary surveys necessary for a better understanding of the economy
Weather updates, May 27: Heatwave to continue for next few days in north
Weather Forecast Today, 27 May 2020: Maximum temperatures over the plains of north India are expected to recede from May 28 onwards, with substantial reduction in heatwave conditions from May 29.
Strokes in Covid-19 patients: Four studies capture trends
How frequent, and how severe, are strokes among Covid-19 patients? A series of papers in the journal Stroke, published by the American Heart Association, examines trends from four countries.
MP district Burhanpur: More beds ready, need doctors
One month, 293 cases and 13 Covid deaths later, the main government healthcare facility has got more beds, but is still short of key equipment and doctors.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SEOUL, South Korea >> The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis
One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.
Trump urges end to lockdowns as US Covid-19 deaths near 100 000
Even as the United States approached the grim milestone of 100 000 Covid-19 deaths, President Donald Trump is continuing to pressurise state governors to reopen their economies.
How NSW released COVID data by postcode
NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.
SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved
Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →
No locusts danger to Tamilnadu: Govt
The Tamilnadu government today said locusts which have invaded northern parts of India are unlikely to enter the State and the situation is being monitored continuously. Continue Reading →
IEA: Covid-19 crisis causing biggest fall in global energy investment in history
In a report published on Wednesday, the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighted that the coronavirus crisis causing biggest fall in
Investigational antiviral superior to standard of care for treating COVID-19 patients
The investigational antiviral remdesivir is superior to the standard of care for the treatment of COVID-19, according to a report published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.
A person’s age, gender, culture interact to predict loneliness
Young people, men and people in "individualistic" societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey
1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.
A's, Dodgers cut employees' salaries amid pandemic
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s announced cost-cutting moves Tuesday in response to baseball’s ongoing shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
After shortages, Britain opens new protective equipment supply lines
LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday (May 26) it had agreed deals with more than 100 new suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to ...
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE: Gray skies loomed over Florida's Atlantic coast on Tuesday (May 26), just one day before two astronauts were set to blast ...
More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed
Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.
WADA looks to artificial intelligence to catch dopers
More sports News: With sports around the world shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Anti-Doping Agency is looking to artificial intelligence as a new way to
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
Rest of World News: As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
Ho Hup receives LOAs from CCC-ECRL for ECRL Section 6 works
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd has received Letters of Acceptance (LOAs) from China Communications Construction (CCC-ECRL) Sdn Bhd for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. It said the works include Section...
Boris Calls for Inquiry into Coronavirus Origins Following China’s Cover Up
Boris Johnson has called for an independent investigation into the origins of coronavirus after reports China orchestrated a cover up.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Masks on for earnings conference calls, COVID-19 style
Sneeze shields, contactless drop-offs, and now cloth masks for all employees. The pandemic has changed practices for businesses such as lab giant ALS.
Coronavirus Tech: Artificial Intelligence Can Effectively Fight COVID-19 But May Lead To Privacy Breach
AI can be used to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, experts claim that privacy might be a casualty.
COVID-19 exposed structural deficiency of Nigeria
In the preceding editions, much of the focus has been on the medical response to the novel coronavirus disease, both in Nigeria .
Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May
For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.
Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases
Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections.
UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in
The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2020 for Group A will be held on 19 July from 9 am to noon.
Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly
While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.
UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative
Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.
Coronavirus Test Not Mandatory For Newborn, Maternal Services: Health Ministry
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
Ontario extends all emergency orders for another 10 days
Ontario has extended all emergency orders, including restrictions on social gatherings, for another 10 days.
Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9
TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
Water use should be even to both Telugu States, says Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a case for fair share of water resources for the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.He said unless water is drawn at 800 feet fr
Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief
Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.
World Bank provides $346 million to strengthen resilience, livelihoods in Lake Chad region
It explained that overall, the Lake Chad region suffered from poor development and economic indicators compared to the averages in the four countries.
West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO
New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..
Patches to Measure Temperature for COVID-19 Developed
A group of tech companies is working on a patch about the size of small bandage that could be worn to monitor for the elevated body temperatures that can sometimes signal the onset of COVID
Patches to Measure Temperature for COVID-19 Developed
A group of tech companies is working on a patch about the size of small bandage that could be worn to monitor for the elevated body temperatures that can sometimes signal the onset of COVID
Historic SpaceX launch delayed by poor weather about 20 minutes before takeoff
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff. The next launch window is on Saturday.
Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children
SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...
How to Watch SpaceX’s Historic Astronaut Launch Live
SpaceX is about to make company history when it launches its first crewed spacecraft for a mission to the International Space Station. Here are the best places to stream the event.
A captain for our planet
Throughout her academic career — from Princeton University to University of Cambridge, and finally Harvard — Christina Chang, Ph.D. '20, has worked toward a more sustainable world one invention at a time.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed
There are no public health risks associated with this case.
Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy
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Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
PA’s 2020 Raspberry Pi schools competition looks to the future
PA Consulting’s Raspberry Pi Competition awards took place virtually this year, due to the pandemic. It was a strange irony of the times, as this year’s theme addressed ‘creating the sustainable city of the future using a Raspberry Pi’.
Footballers join calls against domestic violence amid lockdowns
Football players have added their voice to growing calls against the increase in domestic violence towards women and children that came in the wake of lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
MLA irked over delay in shifting COVID-19 case
The Alleged delay in shifting COVID-19 positive cases lodged in a quarantine facility irked a legislator in Manipur who also drew the chief minister’s attention to the issue on Wednesday.
COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya
Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday.
FIBA publishes guidelines for restart of basketball activities
World basketball governing body FIBA has published recommendations on returning to basketball for national federations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United...
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...
285 Kenyans Killed In Floods, More Than 800,000 Others Affected – CS Wamalwa
Floods have so far claimed 285 lives, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa announced on Wednesday.Addressing the media, the CS also noted that the number of people affected has risen to reach 810,655.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States ...
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Energy group urging people to help environment after Covid-19 crisis
An energy group from Montgomery has urged people to consider life after coronavirus, and its impacts on the environment.
Adrian Collins takes to the saddle in cricket fundraiser
The chairman of Cricket Shropshire is taking to the saddle to embark on a whistle-stop 500-mile tour of the county’s grounds in support of charities.
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom
Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.
Tayside and Fife researchers study safe use of UV light in coronavirus fight
Ultraviolet light could be used in the fight against coronavirus, researchers have said.
Universities across Tayside and Fife prepare to begin classes again in September
Universities across Tayside and Fife will begin the new educational year in September using a combination of online and face-to-face teaching.
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
KCR to release water from Kondapochamma on May 29
Kondapochamma is one among the aggregation of several projects, which is called Kaleshwaram.
Parents still not happy with South Gloucestershire SEND services - two years after damning report
"Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”
Migrant exodus likely to peak next month, says NITI Aayog affiliate; warns return to cities may take over a year
When will migrants return to the cities? No one knows the answer, but the experts handling the labour issues for decades, believe that only 10 percent of migrant workers have returned to their home states and that the numbers could increase in June and July
India braces for worst locust attack in three decades: Authorities procure drones, pesticides but financial damage from crop loss to be huge
Already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, farmers in north India are now worrying over the kharif crop even as a new wave of locust attacks, predicted to be the worst in almost three decades, is expected by June
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758
The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
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.
Cotton trade body writes to Centre seeking early measures to control locust menace
The locust attack in parts of India is feared to pose a threat on the kharif cotton crop in the key growing States. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has appealed to the Centre for taking immediat
Farm Environment Plans Come Out On Top For Growers And The Environment
Farm Environment Plans have come out on top as the best way for vegetable and fruit growers to manage their environmental impact and at the same time, provide evidence to regulators.
285 killed by floods since April - CS Wamalwa
So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US
SpaceX set for its most important launch ever as skies, seas threaten delays
SpaceX remains on track for an inaugural NASA astronaut launch that will arguably be the most important single mission in the company’s history, although Florida’s summer weather continues to conspire to delay it. Heavily dependent on Atlantic Ocean weather conditions, skies (and seas) thankfully appear to be clearing up on the home stretch to Crew […]
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Trudeau points to job listings
UPDATE 8:48 a.m. Wednesday morning was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 65th early morning address to Canadians from Ottawa.
Coronavirus company news summary – South Africa faces production hit – Poland faces outbreak among miners – Lithium producers struggle with demand slump
27 May The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that mining production in the country is likely to fall by...Read More...
Coronavirus deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
India is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions.On low mortality rate in India and possible reasons for it, he said we will know if the mortality is actually low when the epidemic ends
Smart road infrastructure warns dumb cars
Road-side long-range sensors could provide road users in normal vehicles with warnings similar to those available in smart vehicles, according to a research project running in Germany.
In vast Kenya camp, refugee journalists on coronavirus front line
For more than a decade, KANERE, the world's first fully independent refugee camp news outlet, has defied funding shortages and other challenges to publish investigations and reports about life in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp.
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles
Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.Her mom pu
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?
OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha
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
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
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu
Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
Level Ex upgrades surgery games to virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19
Level Ex, the maker of surgery games popular with medical professionals, has released new levels that virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19.
Meck budget changes lead to tense words
While trying to balance the budget, Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio and Commissioner Susan Harden got into a tense argument over what line items most deserved to be cut.
Three subcontractors working on App State campus test positive for COVID-19
Health officials confirmed that three subcontractors working on the Appalachian State University campus tested positive for the coronavirus.
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US
The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone.
Coronavirus pandemic exposes inequality in Ecuador's Guayaquil
When Victoria Sanchez and her mother, Eufemia Nicolaza Sanches Pin, showed up at their local public hospital in Ecuador's Guayaquil for Sanches Pin's weekly dialysis treatment last month, hospital staff refused to let the mother, a diabetic, in because she had a runny nose.
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the coun
WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Reuters) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denied the move … WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight Read More »
Oklahoma City-area school districts to follow OSSAA’s proposal to resume sports, beginning June 8
Oklahoma City-area school districts will follow the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s proposal for restarting high school sports and activities, beginning on June 8.
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have eschewed both domestic and overseas air travel.
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll
Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are
America to face the hardest job losses due to pandemic, ILO says
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.
Nevada joins lawsuit over fuel efficiency
Nevada and a coalition of nearly two dozen other states Wednesday sued the Trump administration over a federal rule that rolls back vehicle emissions standards.
Bee infestation closes visitors center near Searchlight
Maintenance crews discovered hundreds of bees swarming the faucets, toilets and other facilities.
Gov. Cuomo asks Trump to greenlight three major infrastructure projects in New York
The appeal comes as New York City faces increasingly dire financial straits from the outbreak.
Chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and customs by imitating each other, researchers reveal
Researchers have found new evidence that chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and communities, and pass on certain behaviors to their offspring to ensure they'll fit in with local customs.
2,000 cancers are going undiagnosed EVERY WEEK because of the coronavirus crisis, leaving the UK facing a 'ticking time bomb', charity warns
In England and Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support analysis of official data showed there were at least 500 more deaths from cancer than average in March and April.
Coronavirus outbreak: UK unrolls test and trace system in next stage of COVID-19 fight
The aim of the system is to move from lockdown for all towards more targeted measures with trained NHS contact tracers track each infected person going forward.
UK's most vulnerable people at risk of losing 60% of their income
Citizens Advice warns of lack of safety net for many of the 2.5 million ordered to shield at home
Air corridors can kickstart post-virus tourism – U.N. agency
The World Tourism Organization proposes that tourists be allowed to travel between countries at low risk of coronavirus contagion
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has stepped up efforts to control spread of swarms of locust, a crop damaging migratory pests, in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, and plans to soon deploy drones for
Karnataka govt prepares for locust attack as crop-eaters march to Maharashtra
Fearing the invasion of a massive locust swarm that has reached parts of Maharashtra, authorities are desperately hoping for a change in wind direction — currently flowing in North-South direction — to prevent the flying insects from approaching the northern parts of Karnataka.
Government invests $700 million to protect fresh waterways, announces raft of new regulations
The Government has earmarked $700 million to help the primary sector and other groups implement the new rules.
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic
It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How South Africa can best balance controlling Covid-19 and avoiding economic disaster
There is intense pressure on the government to lift the lockdown and open the economy. Sustainably lifting out of the lockdown is critical. But there is no roadmap.
Covid-19 has forced us into the fast lane of the 4IR super-highway
Amid the global Covid-19 pandemic that has seen entire countries locked down, we can no longer dismiss the Fourth Industrial Revolution as mere rhetoric. Keeping economies functioning while curbing the spread of the virus has hastened the shift towards the 4IR.
'We're trying to survive': Seniors grow frustrated over slow rollout of COVID-19 financial aid
More than two weeks after the government first announced its plan to give seniors up to $500 to help with their rising costs amid COVID-19, seniors still have no timeline for when they're actually going to receive those funds.
Covid-19 and governance: What should be govt’spriorities?
Across the world, Covid-19 has brought with it incredibly sad realities of deaths and illnesses unimaginable almost a year ago-altering significantly
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...
Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, blighted by coronavirus, ancient Roman city wants to rise again
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed, is ready to rise again from the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.
Majority of US small businesses optimistic in face of coronavirus pandemic, study says
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says.
Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days
More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000
More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.
Letters May 27: A message for a thief; wearing masks; helping the homeless
A message for the garden-box thief To the cowardly spewpot who stole my new garden box in the dead of night: You are a festering wound on the heart of Canadian niceness. No one should hold the . . .
After decade of work, Victoria firm submits lupus drug to FDA for approval
Victoria pharmaceutical firm Aurinia is one step closer to bringing to market its treatment for lupus nephritis after submitting a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration in the . . .
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.
A’s suspend minor leaguers pay, place employees on furlough
The Oakland Athletics are placing their scouts and a significant number of other front office employees on furlough, suspending pay for minor leaguers and cutting the salaries of other executives as
Brace for stiflingly hot weather during dry season: BMKG
“The meteorological record shows that the maximum temperatures over the past five days – especially in midday – reached between 34 and 36 degree Celsius.”
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.
French consortium steps up plans for saliva-based COVID-19 screening test
PARIS (Reuters) - A French consortium said on Wednesday that it was stepping up its previously announced plans for a saliva-based screening test to detect COVID-19, by joining up with medical laboratory and diagnostics group INOVIE.
Assam SLPRB invites applications for 1081 vacancies for Forest Department
The application process for the recruitment drive will go on until June 25th, 2020 at the official Assam SLPRB website.
Locusts spare Delhi for now, but threat continues
The current trajectory of locust movement from Rajasthan is towards Madhya Pradesh and going further southwards towards Maharashtra. The Locust Control Office has been fighting the locust challenge for more than two weeks now
India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown: Swedish health expert to Rahul Gandhi
Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, on Wednesday claimed that India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had a severe lockdown.
Germany clamps down on SINGING over coronavirus fears: Choirs are silenced and hymns banned at church services after warnings that it spreads infectious droplets
The 'increased production of potentially infectious droplets' involved in singing mean that choirs are facing a longer shutdown (pictured, worshippers at Berlin Cathedral this month).
Almost 750,000 drivers had motors MOT'd in April despite lockdown and six-month test exemption during pandemic, DVSA reveals
Motorists were urged to not use their cars as part of stricter lockdown rules in April, with only front-line and essential workers allowed to continue driving and have vehicles MOT tested.
Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron calls for domestic workers pay
'Roma' director Alfonso Cuaron backs calls to ensure thousands of domestic workers laid off during the pandemic to continue to be paid by their employers
How the coronavirus lockdown has accelerated the challenges for our town centres
As part of our series linked to the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign, we look at the problems facing town and city centres on lockdown
Coronavirus outbreak: CM Chouhan claims doubling rate of COVID-19 cases stands at 21 days
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the state was at 21 days, which is better than the national average.
COVID-19: Kuwait debates ecological impact of coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis results in cuts in harmful emissions
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Why do organisations need technologists to drive digital transformation strategies?
IT professionals are under immense pressure and need to be provided with the tools, leadership and support to deliver positive business outcomes in response to Covid-19
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school
Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.
$100m Redfern station upgrade to start later this year
The upgrade to the southern end of one of Sydney's busiest train stations will be completed about a year later than originally planned.
In Delhi, only 8 Covid ICU beds vacant in 7 private hospitals
To add to its bed strength, the Delhi government recently asked 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20% of their existing strength for Covid patients.
4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony
All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
Virus heightens health risks associated with heatwaves, warns UN
WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis Kapp said, “India is experiencing a heatwave, and this is at the same time as India is relaxing the lockdown measures."
India underlines faith in HCQ: drug’s benefits outweigh risks
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: There is enough experience in the country of using HCQ, and sufficient data from observational and case control studies to warrant its use, the government said.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
A 53-member team from Chinas Ministry of National Resources has been conducting scientific work on Everest since early March.
Telangana HC asks govt to ramp up testing, submit report
"Not testing in large numbers is almost like inviting the Trojan horse. Why is the Telangana government under testing? Financial constraints cannot be cited as a reason as human lives are most important," the bench noted.
Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body
The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.
Ismail Sabri orders private business owners to strictly follow MOH’s guidelines in sanitising premises
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Private business owners carrying out sanitisation efforts at their premises before resuming operations must strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in terms of the disinfectant and chemicals used, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. Ismail Sabri...
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19
SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...
Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure
Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.
Return of the Blob: Surprise link found to edge turbulence in fusion plasma
Blobs can wreak havoc in plasma required for fusion reactions. This bubble-like turbulence swells up at the edge of fusion plasmas and drains heat from the edge, limiting the efficiency of fusion reactions ...
Study reveals substantial quantities of tyre particles contaminating rivers and ocean
A major UK government-funded research study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment.
How exposure to negative feedback in influences goal-directed consumer behaviors
Threats to self-esteem and negative feedback are pervasive in today's society. Social media researchers, for example, have shown a link between frequent usage of social media websites and upward social ...
Designing a flexible material to protect buildings, military personnel
Stealth technology, the idea of reducing the ability of the enemy to detect an object, has driven advances in military research for decades. Today, aircraft, naval ships and submarines, missiles and satellites ...
Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories
An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask
Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?
Egypt Today provides information on this support.
Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital
Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 1006 pieces of Khufu’s second ship
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working on completing archaeological projects, while taking all the necessary precautions to battle the virus.
Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.
In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.
Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus
Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.
Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS
The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.
Egypt to see upcoming COVID-19 peak: health official
Egypt still uses the malaria drug, chloroquine, in treating coronavirus patients, according to a health protocol nationwide supervised by a scientific committee.
Water restrictions lifted in Waihi, Waikino
Residents are still urged to save water where they can.
Mkhize clears up level 3 lockdown confusion
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has provided clarity on South Africa’s planned move to level 3 lockdown on 1 June.
Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.
Food prices in South Africa have spiked – particularly these items
Families in South Africa living on low incomes may be spending 30% more on food than they did two months ago, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PEJDG) says.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte
Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.
Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
COVID-19 council's briefing on level 3 regulations postponed again
This was the second time the briefing- aimed at clarifying questions around how level 3 lockdown will all work - had been postponed at short notice.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.
EU unveils huge aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
The massive European plan follows other unprecedented emergency measures introduced around the world to rescue economies shattered by the disease, which has claimed more than 350,000 lives as infections top 5.6 million.
NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19
The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.
Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.
NW Health MEC Sambatha ‘impressed’ with Impala Mine’s COVID-19 compliance
Sambatha has been monitoring the levels of compliance at the mine in Rustenburg.
Algeria backs hydroxychloroquine despite WHO dropping trials
The study found that administering the medicine or, separately, the related anti-malarial chloroquine, actually increased COVID-19 patients' risk of dying.
Mkhize provides clarity on the level 3 lockdown game plan
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize caused confusion on Tuesday when he told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that hotspots would remain on level four lockdown.
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19
Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.
Bayelsa sends 25 samples to UPTH - The Nation Nigeria
Chairman, Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Inodu Apoku, has announced that an average of 25 samples are sent daily to University of Port Harcourt ...
SpaceX to make history launching NASA astronauts on a private rocket
On 27 May, NASA astronauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first time a private company has flown humans into orbit
Researchers Create Map of Electric Currents in Magnetosphere of Mars
Using five years of magnetic field data obtained by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft, a team of scientists has created the first-ever map of the electric current systems in the Martian induced magnetosphere.
New infrared telescope to help find Universe's "hidden treasures" in real time
A new infrared telescope, to be designed and built by astronomers at The Australian National University (ANU), will monitor the entire southern sky in search of new cosmic events as they take place.
Indian firm launching 5G satellite constellations to provide high-speed internet amid delayed trials
Government-sanctioned 5G trials in India, which were scheduled for this year, have reportedly been postponed by a year because of the coronavirus situation. As of now, India seems to have missed its seat in the global 5G wagon of 2020, which is being led by South Korea, China, the US, and the UK respectively.
Airbus wins ESA contract to construct third European Service Module for NASA's Orion spacecraft
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus for the construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft. The contract is worth around euro 250 million.
UK commits new funding to combat space debris
New government funding for innovative solutions to tackle the growing problem of potentially hazardous space debris, has been announced by the UK Space Agency.
Astrophysicists capture new class of transient objects
Move aside, AT2018COW. There is a new astronomical transient in the universe, and it is faster, heavier and brighter at radio wavelengths than its mysterious predecessors.
Astronomers create cloud atlas for hot, Jupiter-like exoplanets
Giant planets in our solar system and circling other stars have exotic clouds unlike anything on Earth, and the gas giants orbiting close to their stars - so-called hot Jupiters - boast the most extreme.
13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital
A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.
Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922
Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.
Breatharian monk Prahlad Jani remained enigma till the end
Prahlad Jani who survived without water or food for 80 yrs was a subject of studies by international scientists
Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week
169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome
14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce
Assam to have 4 more labs; eyes 5000 COVID tests per day
GUWAHATI: Assam is poised to have four more laboratories for conducting COVID-19 tests by the first week of June, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Wednesday.As it is, with the surge in the number of COVID-posit
Global cases top 5.5 mn
Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases on Tuesday surpassed the 5.5 million mark, while the deaths have increased to more than 346,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, the total number of cases stood at 5,508
Locust attack feared in eastern UP now
LUCKNOW:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now asked all District Magistrates to remain prepared for the movement of the swarm of locusts in their areas.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Devesh Chaturvedi, in his letter, has sai
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for N-E (16:50)
GUWAHATI/AIZAWL: After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.While the Assam government s
Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
No community transmission in state yet: Hek
SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over
Bangkok: As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.Ri
US company trials vaccine candidate in Aus
Canberra: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.Novavax will inject 131 volunteers in the first phase of the trial testing the
China’s openness to spot COVID-19 source lauded
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus, and that such a scientific mission should consist of "the right mix of s
NO RESPITE FROM COVID
The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in India. With sharp rises in infection rate at 1.50 lakh and death toll of over 4,000 – what is clear is that the lockdown has had a limited impact while Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi keeps the nation on edge. With
WHO: Virus spread ‘still accelerating’ in Brazil, Peru, Chile
WASHINGTON, May 27 — International health authorities expressed concern yesterday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still accelerating in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the...
Watch SpaceX Launch People To Space For the First Time Live [Updated]
SpaceX is set to mark a huge milestone in its own company history, with a first-ever crewed spaceflight set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida later today. From a report: The mission is Commercial Crew Demo-2, the culmination of its Crew Dragon human spacecraft development program, which wil...
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
New Delhi: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 170 people have also...
Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...
WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight
WHO Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19
Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius
Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Karnataka set for reboot, but Covid rise a worry
The spike in Covid-19 positive cases over the last few days has become a cause for concern for Karnataka which is preparing to exit the lockdown and restart all economic activities.
Astronomers capture image of a galaxy described as a “cosmic ring of fire”, as it existed 11 billion years ago
It is two billion times longer than the distance between the Earth and the Sun and makes stars at 50 times the rate of the Milky Way.
Study links increased urbanisation with heavy rainfall in southern cities
Increased urbanisation is possibly causing heavy rainfall events in the cities of Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala over the past few years, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers from
Concept of Transferrable College Credits
Education News: Isha is a bright student in first year B.Sc. at the Dehradun University. Her father is in a bank and gets transferred to Mumbai. Isha wants to reloca
Floods hit nearly 2 lakh in seven Assam districts
Nearly two lakh people in Assam have been hit and about 9000 forced to take shelter in relief camps as the situation due to the first wave of floods w
Plans for new activity centre
Vernon city council gave support to the plans for a proposed new active living centre at Kin Race Track.
Paramedics down to $2/hr
For paramedics stationed at 39 urban and rural communities around British Columbia, the days of being guaranteed more than just $2 per hour for on-call shifts will soon be over.
How Can Architecture Combat Flooding? 9 Practical Solutions
We delineate nine measures that architects can use to mitigate the negative effects of flooding on homes and other buildings in flood-prone areas.
How govt is deploying drones to pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crop
Drones, tractors and cars have been sent out to track the voracious pests and spray them with pesticides.Eight to 10 swarms, each measuring around a square kilometre are active in parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi
One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
NEW YORK: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors … From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus Read More »
Concern over ‘silent’ oxygen deprivation prompts new approach to virus
Health officials in Brazil order mass monitoring of patients’ blood
Drug wars: how AstraZeneca overtook GSK in UK pharma
With new cancer drugs and a vaccines partnership with Oxford university, AZ’s turnround has boosted the industry in Britain
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Health workers not ready to deal with virus
As the coronavirus spreads, the spotlight now shifts to preparedness in hospitals across the country.
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1.51 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, over 4,300 deaths; recovery rate 42.45%
As many as 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours
How is Mumbai, COVID-19 hotbed, handling the crisis?
Notably, Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases is nearing the 33,000-mark while the death toll has crossed the 1,000-mark as well.
When will schools, colleges reopen? Here's clarification from Centre
New guidelines issued by the central government pertaining to Lockdown 4.0 remain enforced.
Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'
Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak
BEIJING — A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain.
Think Tanks Need To Take COVID-19 As An Opportunity To Evolve
A need exists for challenging the status quo and integrating socially distant interaction more deeply into their work culture.
PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter
May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment
A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
Digital contact tracing for COVID-19: an analysis of strengths and limitations
An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) analyzes the strengths and limitations of digital contact tracing for people infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to help governments decide if and how they might adopt this technology.
Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'
Young people, men and people in 'individualistic' societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.
Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.
Strong convictions can blind us to information that challenges them
When people are highly confident in a decision, they take in information that confirms their decision, but fail to process information which contradicts it, finds a UCL brain imaging study, published in Nature Communications.
Yale finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.
Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase required for stem cell differentiation in animals
New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function of the Na/K-ATPase.
Prevalence of 'silent' COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought
The prevalence of 'silent' symptomless COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought, reveals a study charting the enforced isolation of cruise ship passengers during the current pandemic, and published online in the journal Thorax.
Device simulates filtering and ion transport functions of human kidney
University of Arkansas researchers have developed a device that simulates the blood filtering and ion transport functions of the human kidney. The technology could transform treatment options for people in the final stage of renal disease.
Researchers incorporate computer vision and uncertainty into AI for robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics or exoskeletons to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types of terrain. The new framework incorporates computer vision into prosthetic leg control, and includes robust artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that allow the software to better account for uncertainty.
These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS
A study shows that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS -- dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.
'Knowing how' is in your brain
A new study has found the brain programs that code the sequence of steps in performing a complex procedure.
A potential explanation for urban smog
The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days.
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing
The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm Bertha as it was organizing.
New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis
The new approach from Northwestern Engineering could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level.
Women's health services adapting well to COVID-19, but concerns remain for long-term
The majority of women's healthcare units in the UK, including services such as maternity and gynaecological cancers, have adapted well to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by University of Warwick researchers.
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.
Skoltech scientists get a sneak peek of a key process in battery 'life'
Researchers from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) visualized the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase on battery-grade carbonaceous electrode materials using in situ atomic force microscopy (AFM). This will help researchers design and build batteries with higher performance and durability.
Canadian study of critically ill patients with COVID-19 found lower death rate
A Canadian case series of all patients with COVID-19 admitted to six intensive care units (ICUs) in Metro Vancouver found patient outcomes were substantially better than reported in other jurisdictions. The paper is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/early/2020/05/27/cmaj.200794.full.pdf.
Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter
Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of 'missing matter', long predicted to exist in the Universe but never detected -- until now. The researchers have now found all of the missing 'normal' matter in the vast space between stars and galaxies, as detailed today in the journal Nature.
Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19
New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.
World's oldest bug is fossil millipede from Scotland
A 425-million-year-old millipede fossil from the Scottish island of Kerrera is the world's oldest 'bug' -- older than any known fossil of an insect, arachnid or other related creepy-crawly, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Search-and-rescue algorithm identifies hidden'traps' in ocean waters
Researchers at MIT, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and Virginia Tech have developed a technique that they hope will help first responders quickly zero in on regions of the sea where missing objects or people are likely to be.
Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, Mass General researchers have found.
Paddy crop suffers rice leaf mite attack
THANJAVUR Summer paddy crop raised in some parts of delta districts is said to be affected by rice leaf mite, according to the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai.In a press release, the TRR
Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13
Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category
SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts tonight is 'a new era in spaceflight'
NASA and SpaceX have teamed up for the Demo-2 blast-off which will send two astronauts to the International Space Station in the Crew Dragon capsule atop the Falcon 9 rocket
SA sporting icon Oscar Chalupsky battling cancer, tests negative for Covid-19
Oscar Chalupsky, without question one of South Africa's most successful ever sportsmen, is currently engaged in the toughest battle of his life.
In Wuhan, swab samples are being mixed to carry out quick group tests
The mass testing is part of China’s efforts to fortify against a potential “second wave” after a cluster of cases emerged in a residential community earlier this month.
Pandemic creating ‘lockdown generation’ as one in six youths stop work: UN
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing more than one in six people aged under 29 to stop working, the UN said Wednesday.
Nasa SpaceX launch - as it happened: Historic liftoff cancelled moments before takeoff over weather
Nasa has postponed its first launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years due to bad weather, just minutes before lift-off.Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on a rocket and capsule system built by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's
European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.
Restaurants, Pools Open in Israel as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.
Birmingham’s mandatory face mask ordinance ends on Friday
The City of Birmingham will not extend its mandatory face covering ordinance beyond midnight on Friday, May 29, but that doesn’t mean citizens need to become complacent, said Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which cities could benefit most from the government’s new EV rapid charging fund?
New research suggests some cities have more than 200 EVs per public charge point.
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
West Midlands’ 111 ambulance call answering 'is best in the country'
The West Midlands’ 111 service was the only one in the country to meet a national call-answering target, performing nearly twice as well as providers in some other areas, its chief says.
Bertha weakens into tropical depression hours after South Carolina landfall
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect after Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Coronavirus concentrations in sewage seen as leading indicator of COVID-19 outbreaks, study says
The proof is usually in the pudding, but for COVID-19, the proof might be in the poop.
New portable technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes, researchers say
New technology can detect an anti-virus antibody in just 20 minutes, according to researchers in Japan. If a suitable reagent is developed, they say that the tech could be used to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Skipping medical care amid coronavirus a troubling pandemic byproduct
A new study found 48 percent of American adults delayed or skipped medical care amid the coronavirus crisis.
Immersive van Gogh to include social distancing circles
The five-storey digital art exhibition is taking a page from Toronto Public Health's playbook
ICC to discuss tax exemption for 2021 T20 World Cup in India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will be discussing to postpone this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022. The decision to have to the tournament in 2022 is due to the fact that they already have an edition scheduled to take place in 2021 in India.
Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US President Donald Trump.
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: International Labour Organization
The outbreak also risks creating a "lockdown generation" of young people forced to play catch-up on the labour market for at least 10 years, the Geneva-based body said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking two NASA astronauts to orbit tonight. Here's everything you need to know
SpaceX has never taken people to space before.
Uday Kotak wants world to 'hire Indians', says country capable of producing top-class human capital
The Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO rejected the notion that Indian engineers are inferior to the ones in the US.
India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention
India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.
Most SOEs have completed proposed 'new normal' protocols: Minister
Eighty six percent of SOEs have compiled their post-restriction business recovery or "new normal" protocols.
Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority
Now is the time to show just how valuable this industry is to the UK
For decades now, the complaint within the UK pharmaceutical industry has always been the same: ‘no one appreciates the difference we make’.
Merck buys Themis as part of drive for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
Merck & Co/MSD has been conspicuous by its absence from the industry-wide effort to develop coronavirus therapies, but has now unveiled a broad effort across drugs and vaccines.
FDA backs BMS’ Opdivo/Yervoy in first-line NSCLC
Bristol-Myers Squibb has finally gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for immunotherapy drug Opdivo in combination with low-dose CTLA4 inhibitor Yervoy for the treatment of first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Bangladesh reports 22 new virus deaths, caseload tops 38,000
Bangladesh has registered 22 new fatalities from the novel coronavirus in a daily count, bringing the death toll to 544.
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
‘If it goes wrong, it’s my fault’: Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX’s historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has opened up about his nerves ahead of SpaceX’s first-ever launch of people into orbit on Wednesday – and said the blame lies with him if anything goes wrong.
Wikimedia is Overhauling its Communities to Clean Up Harassment
The Wikimedia Foundation has been asked by its board to overhaul its safety and compliance standards to better address “harassment and incivility” on Wikipedia and related Wikimedia communities.
123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...
Death Toll in America Crosses One Lakh figure -
The corona virus has affected almost the whole world, whereas South Korea reported the highest number of infected on Wednesday
People advised to use technology to seek medical advice
“GOGP+ is a Telemedicine application which enables video to video chat remotely connecting those in need of medical assistance with qualified doctors, in a trusted,...
Ford unveils technology that ROASTS the inside of police vehicles at 133 degrees Fahrenheit in an effort to kill coronavirus concentrations
A new piece of software introduced by the automaker and designed specifically for its line of Police Interceptor Utility vehicles cranks heat inside the cars to 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions
Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war
The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.
Workplace norms after Covid-19 outbreak: Preparing for the new normal
The need of the hour is to rethink organisational transformation, ensure the safety of our employees and re-align operations to help our customers
Health & safety: Fighting Covid-19 with sustainable healthcare solutions at a low cost
Applied Materials is working with startups and research institutes for tech innovations in PPEs and low-cost respirators
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT-JEE for Re 1
Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak financial backgrounds for the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).
CAI urges Centre to take steps to control desert locust attack
In a representation to both the ministers, Atul Ganatra, president, CAI said that sowing of cotton in north India is complete to the extent of 80%.
2021 Geneva Motor Show Might Be Canceled
The much-awaited Geneva Motor Show has been this year, but reports say that it might take another hit again in 2021 due to other threats.
Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic
As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk
Coronavirus: Las Vegas casinos to reopen with social distancing
Bellagio, New York-New York, Caesars Palace, Flamingo aim to bring strip back to life
Legal opposition to opening schools on hold, pending gazetting by Angie Motshekga
Sentiments shared by concerned parents included that ‘the education department is sending our children into a deadly storm; our children are better at home than at schools where they are exposed to the coronavirus and schools should resume when the peak is over’.
COVID-19: Nigeria may begin use of dogs for detections
A pilot study on the use of dogs, to diagnose the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic ravaging many countries, may start in Nigeria in July.
Covid effect: NITIE adopts 5 villages to aid adivasi communities in absence of livelihood
Since the beginning of a nationwide lockdown, the NITIE team has been coordinating with Pralhad Lokade, PESA Coordinator of Murbad, to explore ways and means to support the residents of these remote villages.
D.C. Mayor Lifts Stay-at-Home Order to Begin Phased Reopening
The nation's capital will begin a phased reopening on Friday, announced Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday.
Honolulu shines in nationwide solar study released today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
For the seventh year in a row, Honolulu topped a list of 50 cities nationwide for solar PV installed per capita; it also placed third in total existing solar PV capacity installed to date, according to a survey of 5o large urban centers released today by the nonprofit organizations Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month
“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
Covid-19 wrap: Brazil reports higest death toll globally and automakers unite in crisis
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Good Samaritan provides free water to Harare residents
In the face of crippling water woes in most parts of Harare and erratic provision of clean water from the Harare City Council, a good Samaritan has come to the rescue of residents.
COVID-19 only kills 1% of people in remote Papuan village with limited resources
A researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a tropical medicine expert who lives in Wamena, Indonesia have published a unique account of a village in the Papuan highlands of Indonesia that has experienced what was presumed to be an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report
The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
B.C. sees 9 new COVID-19 cases, one death as officials watch for new cases amid Phase Two
Number of confirmed active cases is at 244, with 37 people in hospital
US death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000 as Americans emerge from lockdown
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans…
Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship on Jun 2
SINGAPORE: Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship during Phase 1 after Singapore exits its "circuit breaker" period, the Archbishop ...
Recalling a pioneer of modern political economy
Alberto Alesina, the Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), died at age 63.
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published
"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought
Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.
World Bank approves $346m for projects in Nigeria, others
Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The World Bank has approved $346m for two projects aimed at strengthening resilience and livelihoods in the Lake Chad region. A statement from the World Bank explained...
France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US Presid...
123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed
Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive
Fauci: Data is "Really Quite Evident" Against Hydroxychloroquine For Coronavirus
Anthony Fauci told CNN Wednesday that the scientific data "is really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy" of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment. From a report: The comments came in response to news that France on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat the virus, ...
The Response to Covid-19 Will Help to Defeat Opioid Abuse
Heavy-handed restrictions on treating addiction have been loosened during the pandemic, and that’s a good thing.
Tropical Storm Lands in South Carolina Ahead of Atlantic Season
The Atlantic’s second storm of 2020 made landfall just east of Charleston, South Carolina, with the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season still almost a week away.
Knox County, Nashville enter phase 2 of reopening
Knox County and the city of Nashville, which is consolidated with Davidson County, entered phase two of reopening this week: Nashville on Monday and Knox County on Tuesday.
Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In
Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases
Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Locusts attack, a cyclone, forest fires and heatwave add to India's miseries in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic
Locusts, a global pandemic, ravaging cyclone, a deadly heatwave and raging forest fires have all but crushed India's efforts to get back on track at a time when it is dealing with its worst economic crisis since Independence.
Biocon Biologics Gets DCGI Nod For Emergency Use Of CytoSorb To Treat Critical Covid-19 Patients
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients.
Wuhan swabs 9 million people, tests 6.5 million for COVID-19 in 10 days
Proponents of the impressive effort say it will provide peace of mind.
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …
First Nottingham city centre Covid-19 testing hub to open near Motorpoint Arena
It is the only dedicated virus testing facility in the city centre
A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it
You can also watch the launch online
Better Protection For Seabirds
Better protection for seabirds is being put in place with a new National Plan of Action to reduce fishing-related captures, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today.
Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly
The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times
Back in Business: NASA Is Set to Return to Human Spaceflight with Historic SpaceX Launch
Two astronauts will ride a privately built rocket and spacecraft to orbit, marking the first launch of humans from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
Report: Emergency UN/WHO Funding For Palestinians Ends Up With Terrorist Group
Through the tangled web of bureaucracy, money for health emergencies is funding terrorist activities and anti-Israel propaganda.
Coronavirus: Organisers Adopt New Format For 2020 African Freestyle Football Championships
However, the annual African Freestyle Football Championships will not be affected following the new format adopted by the organisers...
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...
Research finds concerning drop in US colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
SAN FRANCISCO: New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as US physicians and patients halted ...
Relief From Heatwave In North India Soon! Temperature Likely To Dip Down From May 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that there might be some relief in the heatwave conditions from May 29. Many places in North India recorded temperatures over 45 degrees celsius.
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19
The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat COVID-19 Amid Safety Concerns
It’s the first ban by a country since the World Health Organization said it was pausing a large trial of the malaria drug due to safety concerns.
More people are dying in American prisons – here’s how they face the end of their lives
In the 10 years leading up to 2016, the rate of prisoner mortality rose by 15%. End-of-life options can be limited for inmates.
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.
What is hazard pay, and why are Amazon and other companies ending it for essential workers?
The risk to workers hasn't changed, but employers no longer have the same labor market pressures to worry about.
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
The CMS slashes telehealth restrictions for Medicare Advantage members
The CMS expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare Advantage (MA) members to include visits with a longer list of specialists.
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space
"I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
Mamata petitions PM against 'whimsical' scheduling of Shramik trains
India News: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought PM Modi's intervention on Wednesday in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Sp
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
School buses may stay idle
Parents who choose to send their children back to school next week may have to find a different way to get them to and from class.
Hot weekend on the way
Temperatures could hit the 30s this weekend in the Thompson-Okanagan.
Rotary grants dreams
A global pandemic is not enough to stop Kalamalka Rotary from helping the community.
Engineering firm Downer secures $294m Eliwana contract from Fortescue
Downer EDI has secured a contract from Fortescue to complete works at the Eliwana iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.
Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.
'Unprecedent collapse' in overseas visitors as air and sea travel fall 99% in April
Just 16,100 people arrived in Ireland last month, according to the CSO.
NASA, SpaceX Gear Up for Historic Crewed Launch Today
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Locust invasion warning in Odisha
Farmers residing in bordering areas of the state have been asked to remain alert and take immediate preventive steps.
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body.Darlene
Drone service launches in US to deliver medical supplies by air
Drone start up Zipline has collaborated with a health network in North Carolina to deliver much-needed medical supplies to medical centres.
Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.
The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...
What is SpaceX as today's launch makes history?
SpaceX is set to make history tonight.
Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic
Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.
Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27
Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours
Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).
Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns
The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.
Maternity Deaths at MCH Anantnag
If the district administration is really concerned about the health care system of district then they should take concrete steps to overhaul the health sector of Anantnag and priority should be given to the maternity and child care
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.
COVID-19 testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Health ministry
According to the guidance note, practices of physical distancing, hand washing, and respiratory hygiene need to be maintained at all service areas by all beneficiaries and service providers and facilities should follow a staggered approach.
Experts Explain Why You Should Continue to Take Precautions, Even If You've Had COVID-19
It's unclear whether those who have been infected with COVID-19 develop immunity to the virus and, if so, how long it lasts.
Government mulling on online teaching for PUC
Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online...
New District Hospital turns out to be a boon for COVID-19 patients
Mysore/Mysuru: The New District Hospital on KRS road, Metagalli, has turned out to be a boon for COVID-19 affected patients of Mysuru district. Following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the district in March, the District authorities had turned Jayadeva Cardiology Hospital block in K.R. Hospital premises which was vacant after it...
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...
Free childcare has shown the benefits of generous government subsidies
The impact of the coronavirus shutdown is set to leave a permanent scar across the entire childcare industry.
Whole country to move to Level 3 on 1 June, but further detail delayed, again
A highly anticipated media briefing on the Level 3 regulations has once again been postponed. Meanwhile, Health Minister Zweli Mkhizi clarified on Wednesday that Covid-19 hotspots will move to Level 3 along with the rest of the country on 1 June.
South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 26 May 2020
This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 26 May 2020.
Irish adults walking and exercising more than ever before during lockdown
The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis
Terengganu food poisoning victims climb to 99
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 27 — The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) has recorded an additional 25 new victims of food poisoning as of noon today. Terengganu Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this took the total number of food poisoning victims — believed to have been caused by eating...
Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections
WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...
Cyclone Amphan reinforces urgent need for climate adaptation planning
Last week, super cyclone Amphan (alluding to the Thai word for "sky") developed in the Bay of Bengal as the strongest cyclone ever to be recorded in the region, comparable to a Category 5 hurricane. On ...
A new scheme for satellite-based quantum-secure time transfer
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have recently introduced a new satellite-based quantum-secure time transfer (QSTT) protocol that could enable more secure communications ...
Mathematics can save lives at sea
Hundreds of people die at sea every year due to vessel and airplane accidents. Emergency teams have little time to rescue those in the water because the probability of finding a person alive plummets ...
Washington state aims to regulate water temperature at federal dams, wading into controversy
The Columbia is the great river of the West, winding from the north to meet its largest tributary, the Snake in Eastern Washington, then dividing the states of Oregon and Washington on its push to the ...
The chemical messenger that controls flower power
The dazzling floral displays of early spring are starting to draw to a close. But wily gardeners know that they can keep plants in flower for longer by removing fruit and seeds as soon as they form.
Campaign groups call for chicken farms moratorium
An open letter asking for a pause to chicken farm planning applications has been sent to to Powys County Council’s leader and chief executive.
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena
The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
Nevada governor to allow casinos to reopen next week
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday announced that the state’s casinos will begin reopening next week, a move that could provide a big economic boost amid the coronavirus’s burgeoning economic
Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns
The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.
Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by late June - UK scientists predict
Scientists have predicted that vaccine for coronavirus could be ready as soon as results of over 10,000 Covid-19 patients involved in a clinical trial is ready.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due To Poor Weather Conditions
SpaceX is about to send two NASA astronauts into space for the first time, so here's how you can watch this event online.
States Sue to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules
At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis.
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Just minutes away from take off, and SpaceX has had to call of its historic launch. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company was set to become the first private company to launch astronauts into…
Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today
The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.
Weather delays SpaceX’s first astronaut launch from Florida
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 27 (Reuters) - SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was forced by foul weather to scrub a planned launch on Wednesday of two Americans into orbit from Florida, a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in nine years.
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria
Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen
Iran records 56 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - The Nation
Iran on Wednesday confirmed 56 additional fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,564....
Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal
A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private
The long march home
For the State, the migrant worker is at once an ‘asset’ as a source of fluid labour supply and a liability in terms of resource distribution away
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown
Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch at last minute due to poor weather conditions
SpaceX was set to launch two astronauts into space tonight
NSAC announces COVID-19 testing protocol for combat sports events
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has revealed how it plans to handle coronavirus testing while allowing combat sports to resume in the state.
CARES Act Flaw: Employees Reject Jobs in Favor of PPP Funds
Some business owners are having difficulty “reopening” because their employees would rather collect funds through the Cares Act PPP.
SpaceX-NASA Crewed Mission Postponed over Bad Weather
(AP) Bad weather postpones first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years. Next attempt is Saturday.
COVID-19: Disney World set to reopen in July
Disney World has announced that it would be reopening its gates to visitors in July towards ending months of shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...
Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase is required for stem cell differentiation, organogenesis in animals
New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function ...
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
The launch date has now been moved to Saturday at 8:22 pm UK time.
SpaceX postpones manned mission to space station amid weather concerns
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX scrubbed plans to launch the first American astronauts into orbit from U.S.
SpaceX Dragon DM-2 Launch Scrubbed – Next Attempt On May 30
Following poor weather conditions, SpaceX and NASA aborted the Dragon DM-2 mission today, with next attempt set for May 30, 2020.
SA scientist Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R10m French prize
Acclaimed HIV researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus, has been awarded one of France's top science prizes.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.
Formula 1's cost-cutting proposals approved by FIA
Formula 1's plan for cost-cutting measures is approved by the sport's governing body the FIA.
Masks Work.
A new perspective underscores the effectiveness of wearing a mask — even if you’re staying six feet apart
'Silent' COVID-19 More Widespread Than Thought
A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much higher than believed.
Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders, law enforcement
Tennessee will stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders and law enforcement.
A New Spacecraft Will be Launched Towards Mars This Summer
In Tanegashima, Japan, a spacecraft named Hope is being prepared for its launch towards Mars. If all goes to plan, the UAE's Mars Hope Probe (or "Al Amal" in Arabic) will blast off this summer, reaching the Red Planet in February 2021.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Strengthen Inclusion and Empower the World’s Invisible Billion
The World Bank announced today the launch of the second Mission Billion Challenge for innovative solutions to increase inclusion and access to digital platforms such as identification systems. This challenge will crowdsource innovations at a time when countries seek to deliver cash relief to vulnerable persons, such as informal workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Mask as Symbol
Conventional wisdom and the balance of the public health community seems to have come round decisively in favor of masks...
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools
Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.
Why The Mumbai Police Order Under Section 144 CRPC Is Problematic
A scrutiny of the order suggests that it suffers from serious legal and constitutional infirmities.
SpaceX Crewed Mission Postponed Due To Bad Weather Just Before Launch
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff.
Ministry Issues Advisory For Re-Use Of Goggles During COVID-19 Fight
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory for re-processing and re-using of eye-protection goggles used by healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight.
Why SpaceX's launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk's rocket company and the US as a whole, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If SpaceX successfully launches NASA astronauts to the space station, it will open a new era of commercial human spaceflight.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
6 ways to watch SpaceX's historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX will broadcast live video of its first human mission, called Demo-2, but so will NASA, National Geographic, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Dr. Arash Moradzadeh told Insider all of his patients must wear masks for the entirety of their appointments, whether in his office or house calls.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts onboard. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health
Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding
Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19
Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.
Chaos rocks Ministry of Health over new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health and Child Care is involved in a last minute effort to clean its image after there was a sharp increase of Coronavirus cases in the countr...
COVID-19: New app launched to help monitor and report migrant workers’ health status
SINGAPORE: A new mobile app to monitor and report COVID-19 symptoms is among the new resources announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on ...
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, ...
Canadian Armed Forces say seniors homes continue to struggle with reducing COVID-19 in Quebec
The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19
Harvard readies for a different kind of celebration
Harvard’s graduation will look much different this year, but the University is preparing to take it in stride with a virtual celebration.
7,376 calls handled by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.
Gravity-defying glass observation deck jutting out from China's 'horizontal skyscraper' at 820ft high will welcome visitors (but would you dare to stand on it?)
The vertigo-inducing platform is part of an impressive corridor which spans across the top of four towers and is billed as a 'horizontal skyscraper'. It will welcome visitors on Saturday.
Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June
EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.
Locust swarms head for India ahead of planting season
As many as 700 tractors, 75 fire engines and almost 50 other vehicles are engaged in spraying pesticides to kill the locusts, Trilochan Mohapatra, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi said on Tuesday.
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths
Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
No respite from scorching summers! Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours, says IMD
On the progress of the southwest monsoon, the national weather forecasting centre of the IMD said it has further advanced into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal.
Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2
The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission
NASA will be live-streaming the SpaceX launch via YouTube and on its website.
Text message tells vulnerable people they are dropped from shielding list
Outcry after some in England told they would lose government support without doctors being able to talk to them first
SC asks Centre to identify private hospitals for free Covid-19 treatment
Three-judge bench led by CJI says there are private hospitals that have been given land either free of cost or at nominal rates, so they should treat coronavirus-infected patients for free
States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now
Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif
Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work – U.N.
Young people are facing a 'triple shock' from the coronavirus crisis, which is not only destroying their employment but also disrupting education and training
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
PM wants employers to re-hire, cites 'enormous financial pressure' being felt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.
PM implores employers to re-hire staff, says 45,000 job postings now up for young people
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in mid-March to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, and encouraged young people to look into the 45,000 job postings available to those looking for work this summer.
PM Trudeau says jobs available for young people, implores employers to re-hire
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257
The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.
Activists raise alarms over virus litter along French coast
A French environmental group is finding this virus-era detritus littering the Mediterranean floor near the French Riviera resort of Antibes and is trying to raise awareness and clean it up.
Opening of Road To Tokyo training camp in Bukit Jalil pushed a week forward
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Road To Tokyo (RTT) 2020 central training camp scheduled to commence at the Kuala Lumpur Sports City in Bukit Jalil, on June 1, has now been pushed forward to June 8. National Sports Council (MSN) director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the postponement would...
France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid
PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...
Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Shropshire hospitals
Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to at least 271.
Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars
Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?
34 coronavirus concerns raised by staff at Shropshire's main hospitals
Staff at Shropshire's main hospital trust raised concerns over coronavirus 34 times in two months, a new report says.
Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally
Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up an 11-point lead over President Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC's July 4 event: 'Impossible to put on safely'
A group of lawmakers representing the National Capital Region is calling for the Trump administration to drop plans to hold a second "Salute to America" Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C.
INFOGRAPHICS | Sharp drop in Covid-19 testing due to kit, reagent shortages
As an expected spike in Covid-19 cases looms, South African laboratories are facing a critical shortage of test kits and reagents needed to conduct coronavirus testing.
‘Zimbabwe working on COVID-19 herbal remedies’ – Minister
Health minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday said the country was carrying out a research on COVID-19 cure which includes herbal remedies.
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
Morrison takes a tilt at history
The Prime Minister is riding a wave of goodwill as he attempts to cut across decades of rancour to reform industrial relations.
Road map of post-pandemic Asia may look different
Leading observers on Asia are debating whether nations in the region will consider new approaches to diplomatic and economic engagement.
Researchers use drones and AI to detect Soviet ‘butterfly’ landmines
Scientists have developed a method of automatically detecting hidden landmines by using AI to scan images captured by drones
Covid-19 Blows a $400 Billion Hole in Global Energy
Investment in oil and gas supply is in retreat, creating an opportunity to do things differently in the recovery.
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other
WHO Temporarily Suspends Hydroxychloroquine Tests for COVID-19, Nigeria Goes On with the Trial
Testing of the malaria drug as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Trials in several countries are being "temporarily" suspended as a precaution, the agency said on Monday.
Record breaking heatwave continues to scorch Delhi
A sweltering heatwave continued to sweep Delhi at most places.
SpaceX is about to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what to expect.
Wednesday's SpaceX launch is set to send the company's first-ever passengers into space: NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes
A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.
LAUNCH DELAYED: Americans Back in Space - The Historic SpaceX and NASA Project
UPDATE: Due to weather issues, the launch has been delayed until Saturday, May 30 at 3:22 pm ET.
Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle the pay equity claim for teacher aides, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists
It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…
BART announces 'welcome back' plan. Here's how commuting will be different
BART unveiled a 15-point "welcome back" plan Wednesday aimed at restoring the public's trust in the beleaguered transit system as the Bay Area begins to reopen.
Vanishing jobs for young could create 'lock-down generation'
The Middle East is just one of the world's many regions struggling to cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. After first peaking in China, where it began, then Europe, now it's the Americas that is seen as the main epicenter
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
NEW YORK - The U.S. is hitting a tragic milestone: 100,000 dead from the coronavirus. But is that number right?The accuracy of U.S. coronavirus death count
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad
Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment
ESIC Hospital in Kandivali to become 300-bed dedicated COVID-19 facility
Kandivali’s ESIC Hospital is all set to be converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility with 300 beds. In a circular issued by the management on Wednesday, the employees were informed about this decis
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions
NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions
When will NASA and SpaceX try to launch again? New date for historic mission announced
NASA astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, were expected to take off from Florida at 16:33 EDT (21:33 BST), this evening, but the launch was cancelled due to poor weather conditions
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions
SpaceX’s first manned rocket launch called off
Storm forces postponement with just 17 minutes left on countdown
In lean times, fierce dinosaur Allosaurus resorted to cannibalism
The dreaded dinosaur Allosaurus was the scourge of the Jurassic Period landscape some 150 million years ago, an apex predator just as Tyrannosaurus rex was 80 million years later during the Cretaceous Period. The researchers unearthed 2,368 fossil bones including several different dinosaurs and other
SpaceX is about to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what to expect.
Wednesday's SpaceX launch is set to send the company's first-ever passengers into space: NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.
SpaceX's launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday because of poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
Stormy weather can endanger the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the astronauts on board. Forecasts previously showed a 50% chance of unsafe conditions.
Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Half of Americans fear they won’t get their pre-coronavirus body back, survey shows
Many Americans, stressed out and anxious amid the coronavirus pandemic, are turning to junk food, alcohol and more carbohydrates while most gyms still remain closed nationwide. At least 49 percent of them are worried that they'll never get their pre-lockdown body back, a new survey reveals.
Aga Khan Foundation hands over water projects
Sh3.8m water project funded by AKDN at Kenyenya Hospital officially launched.
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September
The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.
Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19
He becomes the minister to come out publicly.
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes
The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.
Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
The first human orbital spaceflight from the United States in nearly nine years came within 17 minutes of launch May 27 before weather postponed liftoff.
WATCH LIVE: Landmark SpaceX launch cancelled due to poor weather
UPDATED 21:17The landmark SpaceX crewed launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida has been 'scrubbed...
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken's planned flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station will mark the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn’t where coronavirus began
Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn’t originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a
Wuhan wet market is the ‘victim’ of coronavirus outbreak, China’s CDC says
The Wuhan wet market believed to be the origin of the coronavirus pandemic has been unfairly made into a scapegoat for the pandemic, China’s top health official claimed. “At first, we assumed
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad
The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.
NASA SpaceX rocket launch cancelled over bad weather fears
Flight to International Space Station now put back until Saturday
Gov’t Launches Test and Trace – But There’s Still No App
90 days and 37,460 deaths after the first UK coronavirus case was reported, the UK has launched its NHS Test and Trace service.
Ozone layer collapse preceded mass extinction 360 million years ago
May 27 (UPI) -- Until now, scientists weren't sure caused the Late Devonian extinction, one of five major extinction events in Earth's history.
China's planned military exercise in South China Sea worries neighbors
May 27 (UPI) -- China's two aircraft carriers will be deployed in August near Taiwanese waters for military exercises, according to reports.
Why SpaceX’s launch for NASA is such a big deal for Elon Musk’s rocket company and the US as a whole
The last time the United States launched humans into space from American soil was in 2011, when the last space shuttle made its final voyage into orbit.
6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online
Update: SpaceX scrubbed the launch due to potentially unsafe weather conditions. The next launch attempts are on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. We will update this story as new live broadcast schedules emerge for NASA TV, SpaceX, and other outlets.
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers
As states begin to ease up on coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, doctors are reopening their offices and once again offering elective procedures, filler injections and plastic surgery included.
SpaceX’s launch of NASA astronauts was scrubbed and rescheduled for Saturday due to poor weather, just 17 minutes before liftoff
SpaceX was set to launch astronauts for the first time on Wednesday, thereby restoring NASA’s human spaceflight program. But then storm clouds rolled in.
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
PARIS/LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
In lean times, fierce dinosaur Allosaurus resorted to cannibalism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The dreaded dinosaur Allosaurus was the scourge of the Jurassic Period landscape some 150 million years ago, an apex predator just as Tyrannosaurus rex was 80 million years later during the Cretaceous Period.
Gilead study shows shorter five-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day one
(Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug remdesivir, on Wednesday published results of a study showing no significant difference in outcomes between 5- and 10-day courses of the drug for patients with severe COVID-19.
Moderna rally loses steam over COVID-19 vaccine worries
(Reuters) - Shares of biotechs racing to make coronavirus vaccines, including Moderna Inc (MRNA.O), fell about 10% on Wednesday, as investor concerns grew about the prospects of the experimental products that are still in early stages of development.
Turns Out That ‘Active’ Object in Jupiter’s Orbit Is a Comet in Disguise
Astronomers were abuzz last week following the discovery of an active asteroid in Jupiter’s orbit, in what was thought to be a new type of celestial object. Follow-up investigations have revealed it to be a regular comet, albeit one in a misleading orbit.
Five key updates from the Gaming Control Board for reopening casinos
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
Regulators update health, safety directives for casino reopenings
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
21 people tested positive in Pulwama
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
38,000 villages countrywide can access safe water
These villages represent 69% for rural areas whereas 79% are in urban centre.
Seattle officials feud over the future of tent encampments during coronavirus pandemic
A bill proposed by Councilmember Tammy Morales attempts to codify city policy around encampments during the pandemic and narrow the circumstances under which encampments can be removed.
Unity is a Good Thing, but Unity in Subjection?
Naked coercion, as India was experiencing, is an expensive affair for the rulers. Even for them it is a painful and nerve-shaking ordeal, and they know well that ultimately it weakens their foundations. It exposes continually the real character of their rule, both to the people coerced and the world at large.
SpaceX's first crewed mission to the ISS is scrubbed for today
The first attempt at launching US astronauts into space from American soil was delayed by weather conditions on Wednesday. NASA will take another shot Saturday.
Bad weather threatens SpaceX’s first crewed mission
For the moment, takeoff remains scheduled for 10.33pm SA time from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.
Dis-Chem at Ballito Junction shuts down after staff member tests positive
Close contacts of the affected person were immediately identified, placed in self-isolation and were being monitored, Dis-Chem said.
Shop talk: Covid test centres could be opened on high streets to help public with accessibility
Empty shops on Scotland's high streets could be turned into coronavirus testing centres, as the nation moves into the next phase of tackling the virus.
Kinghorn Lifeboat warns people against driving to Fife beaches
People have been warned against driving to Fife’s beaches as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Storm alert: Hurricanes are getting stronger
New environmental evidence suggests that hurricanes are becoming stronger. Longer-term environmental data signals variations are occurring, with more intense storms being recorded.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
Virus apps expose tension between privacy and need for data
As more governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight.
Researchers incorporate computer vision and uncertainty into AI for robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics or exoskeletons to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types ...
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - From cheaper cars and houses to cleaner air and better financial decisions, there are some glimmers of hope amid the gloom.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
'We'll let you know how it works out': SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship toilet is a secret that apparently no one can or wants to talk about, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I don't know the potty answer to the potty question," SpaceX's vice president of mission assurance said, providing no details about the commode.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Germany to extend contact restrictions untill June 29
The German federal government and the 16 states have agreed in principle to keep coronavirus contact restrictions in place until June 29, the Federal Press Office announced Tuesday night
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to make sure the United States has a plan to deal with the potential COVID-19 risk first.
Public Meetings At COVID-19 Alert Level 2 - What Happens Now
At Alert Levels 4 and 3, Nelson City Council held all of its public meetings remotely, via Zoom, to comply with Government rules around gatherings of people.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...
7 charts that show the silver linings of an otherwise horrible pandemic, from people saving more to the cleanest air in decades
From cheaper cars and houses to cleaner air and better financial decisions, there are some glimmers of hope amid the gloom.
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC says the results of these antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions about re-opening.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon toilet is on the ceiling of the spaceship — and no one wants to talk about it
"That toilet? Ah, we'll let you know how it works out," NASA astronaut Doug Hurley said. "We'll try it out, and we'll let you know when we get back."
Mercury nears 50-degree mark in Delhi, Rajasthan; IMD says no immediate respite in sight
India News: Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Delhi and Rajastha
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
IH reassures parents
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
France, Italy, Belgium act to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for covid-19 on safety fears
France's cancellation, which effectively bans the drug for covid-19, was confirmed by the health ministry.The WHO said a safety panel would act by mid-June to evaluate the drug's use in its multi-country trial of potential covid-19 treatments
Covid testing not necessary for maternal services: Govt
Critical services for women, children should be provided irrespective of their covid status.Denial of service can impact maternal and newborn mortalities, the health ministry says
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges
Concern over neglect of mask
Health workers and police personnel, who have been playing a crucial role in averting the community spread of COVID-19, have raised concern about people’s neglect to wear masks.The number of people no
2 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode
Two more SARS-CoV-2 cases were reported from Kozhikode district on Wednesday. District Medical Officer V. Jayasree said in a release that they were a 53-year-old from Naderi in Koyilandy and a 55-year
Is this what schooling will be like post-lockdown? Sale primary school plans revealed
A four-day week, classes of 15 and temperature checks on arrival are just some of the measures planned for Springfield Primary School.
Children with severe asthma advised not to return to schools when they reopen
Health charity Asthma UK has told parents not to send their children back to school on June 1 if they are shielding as they are classed as “clinically extremely vulnerable”
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow
The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case
#Gimme5 challenge launched by Suffolk Dog Day organisers after event is cancelled by coronavirus
The organisers of the much-loved Suffolk Dog Day have started a new social media challenge after the planned annual event fell victim to the coronavirus outbreak.
Around 10,000 students are yet to sign up to calculated grades
Around 10,000 Leaving Cert students have yet to sign up to receive calculated grades. The deadline for registering is Thursday May 28th at 10pm, and Ministe
U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus
The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal -- or face a virus resurgence.
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.
Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%
Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.
Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing
Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.
TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction
According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic
Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt
Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.
How NASA’s astronauts became SpaceX’s customers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
It took work across three presidencies, those of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, but the United States is at last prepared once again, after nearly a decade, to launch American astronauts into orbit from American soil on an American-built rocket.
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.
Coronavirus: WHO suspends chloroquine trial for treatment
World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has suspended the solidarity trial of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 treatment as the world faces coronavirus crisis.
When returning to work means staying local
As businesses reopen and get their staff back into the workplace, some employees and firms are deciding to switch the city for the suburbs.
CDC Warns of Increasingly Aggressive Rodents Looking For New Food Sources
New submitter Way Smarter Than You shares a report from The Seattle Times: Humans aren't the only ones hankering for the days they could dine out at their cities' restaurants: Some rats that miss feasting on the scraps are becoming increasingly brazen to find new food sources, the Centers for Disea...
No Deadly Space Collision! The U.K. Pays Experts $1M to Clean Space From Debris
Can you clean the outer space from all the debris surrounding it? If yes, the United Kingdom space agency pays you over $1 million to make this happen and turn space into debris-free!
Prospects for global economic recovery look bleak – Reuters poll
The latest Reuters survey of more than 250 economists over the past few weeks showed that the clouds over the global economic recovery have darkened a
Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief
“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."
Mild coronavirus illness may confer some immunity: study
Over 5.5 million cases reported across the world.
Govt considers resuming lockdown amid SOPs violations
Stops clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as possible cure of coronavirus.
Study reveals factors that affect COVID-19 incidence on American Indian Reservations
Early in the pandemic, American Indian Reservations have experienced a disproportionately high incidence of COVID-19 infections: four times higher than in the US population reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.
Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.
Pakistan New Breeding Ground Of Locusts: Agriculture Expert
Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of locusts, entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan, said BR Kadwa, deputy director of the agriculture department.
What makes this Notts home care agency 'outstanding' as inspectors praise staff
'We want to treat our clients like they are our family members, like they are our loved ones'
Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research
He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today
Contributions to PM CARES Fund will be considered as CSR: Centre
The Centre has notified that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be considered as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies. “In Schedule VII, item (viii), after the words ‘Prime
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
Building The Bubble: Demand For Trans-Tasman Travel Soaring
Research conducted in both New Zealand and Australia by leading market research agency Opinion Compare, shows the desire of both countries to travel to respective countries is surging. An online survey of nationally representative samples in both countries (n=522 in New Zealand, n=504 in Australia) showed high intention and desire for Trans-Tasman travel.
Covid-19 and Persons with Disability
It has been a challenge for children with special needs, most of them wondering why they can’t play outside and not go to school.
Commentary: What a lousy time to graduate, what an unfair handicap for graduating students
This year’s graduates are entering the worst economy since the Great Depression, says the Financial Times' Brooke Masters.
Australian researchers warn coronavirus vaccine not a cure all
The coronavirus threat won't end with a vaccine, Australia's COVID-19 research team has warned. But, with luck, the vaccine may be delivered under our nose.
PPE - how much is enough?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Covid-19: how the mining industry is responding
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, companies have been forced to adjust their practices; we profile some of the mining industry’s responses to the outbreak.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts
Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas
South African places of worship to reopen from June
Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people
Unacademy to Conduct Free Scholarship Test
India's Biggest Scholarship Test for IIT JEE, NEET UG and Foundation – curated for 9th to 12th standard students
Biocon gets DCGI nod for device to treat critical COVID-19 patients
US FDA recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients
A full lockdown is damaging, says Rahul Gandhi
The sooner we get out of it, the better, he says during an interaction with public health experts
Stone railing on historic bridge makes way for drainage channel
A large chunk of the stone railing on the bridge connecting the Moti Darwaza of the Golconda Fort to MD Lines has been brought down by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials to create a
Students likely to get credits for online courses
Bid to salvage academic year hit by COVID
SpaceX rocket carrying astronauts to the ISS will be visible over the UK tonight
Stick your head out the window at about 9.50pm tonight and look up
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'
It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.
Has COVID-19 worsened or improved Jamaican family dynamics?
The COVID-19 restrictions in Jamaica have diminished some families' already limited economic power while heaping additional responsibilities on parents. How are different types of families coping?
Enel Expands Renewable Energy Platform In US & Chile
Enel began as a utility company in Italy, but it has expanded its presence into a total of 30 countries. Today, its Green Power subsidiary is one of the largest investors in renewable energy in the world and it is growing bigger all the time. This week, the company announced its Green Power North America
Major relief for class 10 and 12 students, can appear for pending CBSE exams from home districts
Pokhriyal said that these students will not be required to travel back and the CBSE will announce the modalities of registrations for such requests.
Maharashtra COVID-19 Tracker: Maharashtra reports over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases; state tally climbs to 56,948
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,190 COVID-19 new cases and 105 deaths on Wednesday . With this, the state has recorded 56,948 cases and 1,897 deaths so far.
Number 10 'didn't notice' that officials stopped publishing the number of people being tested for Covid-19 each day as figure hasn't been announced since Friday last week
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said the suspension of reporting the number of people tested each day was 'not something I have noticed' when asked today.
Rural Economic Development Minister open to internet being a public utility to increase access
Rural Economic Development Minister Mayam Monsef says she is open to internet access being a public utility to increase rural access.
Free COVID-19 testing under PMJAY: NHA to empanel ICMR approved labs
COVID-19 has infected over 1.5 akh people in the country and led to unfortunate deaths of over 4000 people.
COVID-19: ICU beds in Delhi’s private hospitals filling fast, less crunch at govt hospitals
The Delhi government recently directed 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20 per cent of their current strength for Covid-19 patients to add to their bed size.
Effective test, track and tracing 'can reduce lost working hours by 50%'
UN research shows strong systems can reduce public fear and minimise workplace disruption
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
Why shut nurses out of decision-making?
Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic
How can any scientists stand by this government now?
The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, Maharashtra; Punjab on alert
According to the Union agriculture ministry, 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Gujarat and one in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State
The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra; Govt steps up control operations, drones to be deployed soon
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the ministry said in a statement. It has been controlled in 47,308 hectare areas so far in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, it said.
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A
Letters: Readers write about ease in restrictions, frontline workers and living in a pandemic
People write about community issues in the UAE
New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital
New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to
Why Arcturus Therapeutics Stock Is Plunging Today
Blame it on Moderna. Sort of.
Watch Live As SpaceX And NASA Launch Two Astronauts To The ISS Today
Today, Wednesday, May 27 at 4.33 pm EDT two NASA astronauts might fly to the International Space Station (ISS) onboard a private spacecraft in a historic l
What you'll be able to see in the night sky in the weeks to come
Including tonight's launch of The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England
Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.
COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...
NAF unveils locally produced emergency ventilators
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled emergency ventilators produced by its researchers to support government on the..
Cause to celebrate Africa Day amid a lack of energy access
Africa Day, an opportunity to raise awareness on how diverse each African country is and the importance of this diversity in doing business in each region.
For Covid patients: Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital board members seek HC help to use health facility to full strength
The hospital’s request comes at a time when several private hospitals have refused to come on board to treat Covid patients or continue to negotiate with the AMC on the treatment charges.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
"We're launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. We haven't done this really since 2011, so this is a unique moment in time," Bridenstine told The Associated Press.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MIAMI >> Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast today morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
Under pressure, black holes feast
A new, Yale-led study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure.
A (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates
Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago—at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally ...
Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests
Tropical forests contain some of the most biodiverse and dynamic ecosystems in the world. Environmental conditions such as precipitation, temperature, and soils shape the biota of the landscape. This ...
Study uncovers gender roles in physics lab courses
A robust body of research examines and addresses gender discrepancies in many fields, but physics is not one of them, Cornell researchers have found.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant ...
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
School reopening: FG considers morning, afternoon classes
Kayode Oyero The Federal Government says it is thinking of sectionalising classes for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the country ahead of school reopening amid the coronavirus ...
Watch live: NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking the first time the U.S. will send humans into space since the retirement of the space shuttle in
SpaceX Launch: How Has the World Changed Since the Atlantis Landed?
Today's SpaceX launch marks the first time the US has sent men into space in almost a decade. How has the world changed since?
Suspicions soar as FCTA introduces other phases of palliatives in Abuja
Say No campaign, through its anti-corruption structures, have been monitoring the process of distribution in the FCT, Abuja for transparency and accountability.
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic astronaut launch
The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission called Demo-2.
Singrobo hydropower project to deliver electricity under a 35-year PPA
Power company Themis Group announced it has issued a Full Notice to Proceed with construction of the 44MW Singrobo Hydropower Project, in Ivory Coast.
How and what time you can see the Space X rocket launch over Ireland tonight with astronauts headed for space
The clear skies will make for perfect viewing of the rocket tonight
‘Enough local labour available in Punjab for paddy sowing’
"Some migrant labourers are available in Punjab, while we have plans to use direct seeding system and mechanised paddy transplantation as well."
IIT-Gandhinagar to complete semester through online classes, devises new grading system
The institute will be granted P(E) or Pass Emergency or I/F or Incomplete/Fail grade. students given an ‘I/F’ grade will have one opportunity to complete the course requirement and improve their performance
‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted
Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states
Higher Education Ministry: All university lectures to be online-only until end 2020, with a few exceptions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today said that all university lectures must be conducted purely online, with no face-to-face lessons allowed, until December 31. In a statement today, the ministry said that exceptions are, however, given to five academic categories...
Under new MOH Covid-19 policy, Malaysian athlete Jackie Wong finally discharged after months in Sibu Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — National hammer thrower Jackie Wong was finally discharged today after being hospitalised for more than two months for Covid-19, according to Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu. He said doctors told Jackie that he need not go for further swab...
Children’s Day: Janet Afolabi, Apomu queen, distributes noodles, masks to kids
Janet Afolabi, the Olori of Apomu town in Osun, has distributed noodles and facemasks to indigent kids towards marking the 2020 Children's Day in the state.
Libraries, playgrounds, dog parks begin to re-open
City of Ballarat has announced some council facilities including the acquatic centre, libraries and playgrounds will re-open with restrictions in place over the coming week.
COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO
After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.
FEEL GOOD | Walking the walk: Veteran philanthropist, 91, determined to raise R108m to feed the hungry
Apartheid Museum founder and philanthropist Solly Krok’s determination to make a difference proves that age is just number.
Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car
Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June
The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June
Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup
The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Home collection offers salve as Covid poses testing times for diagnostics companies
It’s testing times for the Indian diagnostic industry, which has witnessed a 80 per cent fall in patient visits and revenue. The operating loss in the short term, is pegged at ₹600- 2,200 crore this q
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier
China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.
Nation's first astronaut launch since 2011 still 'go for launch' despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
AP Secretariat on Corona Alert
On the other side, Andhra Pradesh Government is likely to conduct Corona tests to all the 3,000 staff working in the AP Secretariat.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
Hospital outbreak over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is now over, according to Richmond's medical health officer Dr. Meena Dawar.
Romualdez: DCC to approve P1.5Tr SAP under CURES Act
THE Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) co-chaired by House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano will approve this Thursday the P1.5 trillion social amelioration program under the proposed “COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) Act of 2020."
Astronauts ready for new era US launch
CENTRE SPATIAL KENNEDY, Etats-Unis, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
SM Foundation provides safety gear for Marawi frontliners
THE COVID-19 crisis has been ongoing for several months now globally and across the country. This has been harder for the Marawi residents who are still trying to get back on their feet after the Marawi siege.
Stay-home request spurs a reading revival
In many urban areas of Japan, people were recently urged to stay home for weeks on in the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19. Most big bookstores in T
Four patients test positive even after 14 days of isolation, treatment
The Hassan district administration is worried as four patients, who were found positive to the COVID-19 infection on May 12, remained infected even 12 days after they were hospitalised. Five people, w
AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark
One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
Bangladesh orders all hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in separate units
The government has ordered all public and private hospitals in Bangladesh to provide treatment to COVID-19 and other patients in separate units.
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Covid-19: Identify private hospitals for free or minimum cost treatment of patients, SC tells Centre
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked why the private hospitals, who have been given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat patients for free.
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15
The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15 “As...
Make sustainable living ‘sexy’ at three-day virtual Conscious Festival
Environmentally minded Singaporeans can find new ways to reconnect with the world at a three-day, sustainable lifestyle event.
Data shows men travel 48% more than women in face of COVID-19
According to the findings, since the lockdown began on 23 March, men have largely travelled further from home than women. Both men and women started to become more...
US Policy Harms Int'l Covid Strategy as Collaboration Urged In 'Hyper-Connected World' - Scientist
Following the Trump Administration's threats to stop funding the World Health Organisation (WHO) and push to develop therapeutics and future vaccines for the ongoing...
WHO Chief Thanks UK’s Johnson for Support After ‘Very Good’ Phone Call
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support for the global...
290 groups so far in Tipperary are preparing for annual Spring Clean
They will take to the hi-ways and bi-ways of the county to make the countrysides more beautiful
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city
"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."
Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi
Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.
COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Our First Greenhouse Topic: Privacy
For decades the internet has flourished on the back of innovation, creativity, adaptation, and hard work. But while this technological...
What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.
Working mothers interrupted more often than fathers in lockdown - study
Mothers are more likely to have lost jobs and are doing more childcare and housework
Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area
Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande
Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said
Actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for Covid-19, says family in isolation
The actor said his third coronavirus test has come negative, but his family members continue to be in isolation as a precautionary measure.
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, 'with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets'
FALSE: COVID-19 is bacteria, can be cured by aspirin
COVID-19 is caused by a virus. The Italian Medicines Agency also does not include aspirin in its list of drugs made available for COVID-19 patients.
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says
New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.
FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today
The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels
How Rich Are You? Richer Than You Think
Take a look at how much money other people have and live on, and your situation might look better than you thought.
Astronomers spot blue 'beast' of an explosion in the universe
There's a 'new beast' lurking out there in the universe.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says U.K. quarantine plans 'idiotic and unimplementable'
The CEO of Europe's largest airline has slammed the U.K. government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and described plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international visitors as 'idiotic and unimplementable.'
COVID-19: Taj trust distributed more than 1.6 million meals to doctors, migrant workers
For the meals, the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust has partnered with chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC
Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.
NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall
Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers.
Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov
Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing.
Extensive focussed testing aids Theni keep COVID-19 numbers controlled, says Collector
Theni district ranks second in the State in terms of tests per million population
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »
France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment
Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »
Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19
Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;
To beat Covid-19, find today’s superspreading ‘Typhoid Marys’
A more informative factor than R is the ‘dispersion parameter’ known as k
Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown
Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.
Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths
The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
People become ‘steadily less lonely’ as they age – study
Young men are the most vulnerable to frequent and persistent loneliness, the global research found.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Sam Champion's NASA/SpaceX weather forecast for the Kennedy Space Center
Sam Champion has the latest forecast on a line of storms predicted to move through the Cape Canaveral at the time of the launch.
Tick Saliva Proteins Created by Scientists for the First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have recreated the anti-inflammatory protein found in tick saliva. This will open up options in therapeutic treatments.
Food company promises related to healthy eating are rarely met
B Popkin, The Global Food Research Program, shares the global experience with food industry self-regulation and reflects on how healthy eating promises are rarely met
Novavax launches its first coronavirus vaccine test on humans
US biotech company Novavax Inc has joined the race to test coronavirus vaccine candidates on humans and said it was targeting production of over a billion doses of its vaccine candidate next year.
COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control
Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.
Coronavirus outbreak at S. Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
Mums are 'taking on more housework than dads' during lockdown
Mums are also more likely to have quit or lost their job, or to have been furloughed, since the start of the lockdown, it is suggested
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning on Wednesday.
Climate-friendly almond farmers coax life from drying Spanish soil
ZUJAR, Spain (Reuters) - In one of the driest corners of Europe, Manuel Barnes has watched the soil become healthier since he started growing almonds using techniques aimed at bringing new life to the land.
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.
Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
Rare Form of Miniature Stenciled Rock Art Found in Australia
New research suggests the small-scale illustrations may have been made with beeswax
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms were dividing people yet did nothing
A report from WSJ disputes the company's claim that its algorithms are bringing people together. According to WSJ Facebook's algorithms aren't bringing people together. They were driving people apart.
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening
Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...
Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers
Worms’ viscosity is controlled using temperature and alcohol
792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -
There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the
Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar
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Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report
As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Some experts have said Sweden's risky strategy will eventually yield positive results, while others have highlighted serious pitfalls.
Private Labs, Take Note! ICMR Says Price Cap of Rs 4,500 For COVID-19 Test Not Applicable, States/UTs Advised to Negotiate
The ICMR has also asked states and Union Territories (UTs) to negotiate with private labs to fix "mutually agreeable" rates for the test.
When Will Schools, Colleges Reopen? Read Government's Plan Here
"No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country (sic)," the spokesperson tweeted.
SpaceX, NASA, astronauts making final preparations: 'We're go for launch'
SpaceX is making final preparations for the Demo-2 mission to launch NASA astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
Victor Davis Hanson slams Democrats as the 'party of superstition and faith-based information'
Historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson told "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that Democratic governors have lost all credibility as they continue to demand that their constituents accept drastic restrictions in the name of protecting their community.
After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain
The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover
Coronavirus in India LIVE: COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh mounts to 7,024 cases
Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread
WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.
Defence Forces 'may never return to intended strength'
The body representing Defence Forces Officer grades has warned that if immediate, significant retention initiatives are not implemented, the Defence Forces will not only never return to its target strength of 9,500, but will continue to decline.
RSCC planning four satellites to cover Russia’s Far North
Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC’s chief executive, said the company wants to have the satellites in orbit in 2024 to provide Ku-band coverage to Russia’s Far North.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 18,000; Centre says India’s recovery rate now 42.4%
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to identify private hospitals where coronavirus patients could be treated for free or at minimum cost.
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...
US agency says most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights
It also do not recommend following social distancing between two passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied
Coronavirus outbreak: ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests
The Indian Council of Medical Research has removed the price cap of Rs 4,500 for the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test used to detect COVID-19, asking states and the Union Territories to negotiate with private labs to fix 'mutually agreeable' rates for the test.
Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers
The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.
‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many
The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.
Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants
The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.
Covid is a ripe opportunity to strengthen the public health and social security system
It is not yet too late for India’s response to COVID-19 to recalibrate so that it serves community health and the public good in just this manner.
To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed
When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
We have long ignored the vital role public educational institutions play as exemplary sites of social inclusion and relative equality. In Indian conditions, this role is arguably even more important than the scholastic role.
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness
It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.
DBKL to keep up inspection of KL Wholesale Market to ensure compliance with Covid-19 mitigation measures
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to monitor the area around the walls of the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market to ensure that no foreigners use it to enter the market. In a statement issued today, DBKL said patrols and surveillance will be carried out to...
Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon
Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.
Coronavirus in Ballarat: call to check online alcohol amid COVID-19
ALMOST three in four Victorians are receiving home delivered alcohol while drunk during COVID-19 lockdowns while one in three accepting orders did not have ag...
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Swedish officials praised the success of the country's controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy on Tuesday, saying that the relaxed policies have helped slow the transmission of COVID-19.
‘Chennai may witness over 2 lakh Covid-19 cases if spread is not controlled’
While suggesting staggered exit from the lockdown, health experts have reportedly urged Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to intensify testing in Tamilnadu, especially Chennai where Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise. Continue Reading →
Governments urged to designate air, sea personnel ‘key worker’
International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day
Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus
With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.
Study offers new insight into how cells fuse
Scientists have known for a decade that cells that fuse with others to perform their essential functions - such as muscle cells that join together to make fibers - form long projections that invade the territory of their fusion partners.
Researchers to study the ability of optical radiation to disinfect surfaces
Now and in the months to come, hospitals and commercial buildings will be tasked with sanitizing large indoor environments to prevent the transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.
You cannot escape it
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world resulting in the expansion of international cultural, economic and political activities.
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow
QR codes set to play broader role in daily life as local authorities dream up new uses .
Universities and commercial partners team up to develop new COVID -19 test kit
A new COVID -19 test kit, which can detect the presence of the virus in six different individuals simultaneously in under 30 minutes, is one step closer to coming to market following a partnership deal with leading electronic, robotics, and software companies.
Today marks the return of human spaceflight from US soil
When NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blast off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Crew Dragon Wednesday, it will be the first time Americans once again will launch from U.S. soil since 2011.
Polis explains new restaurant dine-in guidelines
Restaurants in Colorado can begin offering limited sit-in dining starting Thursday under new guidelines approved by Gov. Jared Polis.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre
The bench was hearing an application filed in a plea which has sought a direction for regulating the cost of treatment of COVID-19 at private hospitals across the country.
What John Lewis has said about Bristol store as some branches set to reopen
There will be a number of strict social distancing measures in place
MP Board 12th Exam 2020: MPBSE releases revised timetable for pending papers, issues health guidelines in view of COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the revised time table for the pending MP Board Class 12 exams 2020
No Respite From Heatwave In Delhi, Mercury Passes 47 Degrees
The national capital reeled under a scorching heatwave on Wednesday with the mercury settling six notches above normal in most areas, the weather department said.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 'badass' astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX's first mission with people will be piloted by NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug "Chunky" Hurley aboard the company's Crew Dragon spaceship.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Supreme Committee directs employers to develop employee-friendly policies
The Supreme Committee, dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, has decided to lift the lockdown in the Governorate of Muscat.
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX was on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m.
Locusts threaten cotton crop in the North
CAI writes to Centre seeking quick control measures
Govt’s Seabird Plan Of Action Panders To Fishing Industry, Says Greenpeace
The National Plan of Action for Seabirds, released by the Government today, puts the fate of threatened species firmly in the hands of the fishing industry, says Greenpeace.
New Goal Of Zero Seabird Deaths On Fishing Boats
The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and nets has made a big leap forward, with a new goal of reducing seabird deaths to zero. However, Forest & Bird is warning that without cameras on boats the plan will not succeed.
After-Effects of Intense Heat Wave: Agricultural Losses and Record Electricity Usage
Consistent with Israel's character of extremes, temperatures dropped to below average after the heatwave ended.
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister
Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents
School campus upgrades, new primary school in Tampines North delayed by COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Infrastructure projects at some schools have been delayed by safe distancing measures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the ...
Epizyme, Inc. Is Doing Everything Right But Its Shares Appear Fairly Priced
Tazverik's current FDA approval for an ultra-rare disease that, per our analysis, afflicts less than 200 patients/US/year (yes two-hundred, not a typo) & theref
SpaceX Ready To Launch NASA Astronauts, Back On Home Turf
It's set to be the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday
Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.
The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX's new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it's like to operate it
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths
The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.
Rising rivers force closures
Peak levels on the Thompson Rivers are still coming.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days
Kudimaramathu works inspected
NAGAPATTINAMThe ‘Kudimaramathu’ works for strengthening of waterbodies undertaken by the Public Works Department in Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi panchayat unions a cost of ₹ 87 lakh were insp
KSDP makes a remarkable turnaround
State government’s drug manufacturing facility records profit of ₹7.13 crore
16 test positive in central region
TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on
Grasshoppers in Wayanad not a sign of locust swarm: expert
Swarms are usually much more visible than hopper bands
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
Emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities affected by COVID-19 launched
Those from BAME communities have experienced proportionately higher death rates due to COVID-19
SpaceX NASA launch: Weather forecast for best viewing spots across UK tonight
Weather conditions for SpaceX and NASA rocket viewing tonight look promising for much of the UK, and especially in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - but Scotland may miss out
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation
Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Former police officer praises NHS staff in West Suffolk
A retired police officer now working as a non-executive director at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) has praised the efforts of staff during the coronavirus crisis.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
It takes most foreign-trained doctors months to register in SA. How did Cuban health workers do it in 3 days?
The Health Professions Council of South Africa was supposed to have reviewed the curriculum of some international medical schools to help foreign-trained doctors register faster in the country. Two years later, there is still no list and some doctors are sitting idle amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
The vicious fight over the human cost of lockdown
The unexpectedly low COVID-19 death toll has triggered bitter, and public, arguments among Australia's top university economists.
Call for all Fife children under five to be offered additional funded year at nursery
A Fife councillor has called for all children under five to be offered an additional year of funded nursery provision.
Fife cousins who started nursery together separated by new allocations process
‘Inseparable’ cousins face being parted as only one has been allocated a space to return to their nursery.
WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 trial over safety concerns
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on 188 countries and territories across the globe. With the increasing number of confirmed cases, scientists race to develop treatments and vaccines to fight the novel coronavirus.
Austria’s efforts to accelerate its clean energy transition
Austria is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040 at the latest – 10 years earlier than the goal set by the European Union. To meet this ambitious deadline, the Austrian government will need to significantly step up decarbonisation efforts across all parts of its energy sector, the International Energy Agency said today in its […]
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India
The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far.
Photo of the Day: Stamps mark Taiwan's coronavirus fight
Taiwan's Chunghwa Post releases coronavirus prevention stamps
IGNOU extends date of submitting assignments for term-end exams till 15 June, tests likely to be conducted in July
The student evaluation division of the university released a notice on 22 May (Friday) stating that the students can submit the assignments online for all Academic Programmes of IGNOU for the TEE, June 2020 till 15 June.
Pani Puri Stall Reopens In Delhi's Chawri Bazar Amid Lockdown4
After the Centre allowed some relaxations in the fourth phase of the ongoing nation-wide lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, street food was seen being sold by a vendor in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area.
"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
California eases coronavirus restrictions
SACRAMENTO: California, the most populous US state, took another step on Tuesday (May 26) toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the ...
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June
Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...
More testing as aged-care staff get coronavirus
Staff and residents at an aged care centre in Melbourne's inner east are undergoing further testing for COVID-19 after two workers at the facility contracted the virus.
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou
TSW partners with IIT – Ropar to launch a brand new online course in AI & DL
Education News: Artificial Intelligence AI has undoubtedly been the technology story of recent times, and it doesn't look like the excitement is going to wear off any
Details expected soon on reopening of schools
DAILY calls between head teachers, the Education Department and teaching unions are continuing during this week’s scheduled half-term break in a bid to identify a way of safely reopening schools in June.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
SpaceX to launch astronauts
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit today, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
After Rajasthan, Are Locusts Heading To Delhi? Here's What We Know
Can locusts harm humans? How big are swarms? Your questions answered.
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand
The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”
Watch | Global carbon pollution falls by 17%
A video on the biggest annual drop in carbon dioxide emissions in the world
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.
The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus
Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19
Bad weather delays Space X launch to send two NASA astronauts to ISS
This is the first time a private company launches a manned flight to the International Space Station
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ...
Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies
Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.
Coronavirus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile: WHO
WASHINGTON, DC: International health authorities expressed concern on Tuesday (May 26) over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still ...
COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June
'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'
Deakin Uni's timely cloud prep helps 62,000 students move online during COVID-19 | ZDNet
Online learning never seemed so seamless for the Melbourne-based university.
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
IIT develop lighter, breathable PPE kit to fight COVID-19
The new PPE kit developed by IIT Delhi free of bacteria or virus penetration.Priced at ₹905 (including GST), the PPE overall would cost around ₹300 for one time given the option to reuse
How to drive away locust swarms and prevent your farms? MP DM has an answer
Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India.Desert locusts are a regular feature in the country but on a very small scale
WADA looks to artificial intelligence to catch dopers
With sports around the world shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Anti-Doping Agency is looking to artificial intelligence as a new way to dete
Will work ever be the same again?
Three CEOs present scenarios that overturn widely accepted notions about working and the corporate workplace
Nobel Prize winner: Coronavirus lockdowns cost lives instead of saving them
Coronavirus lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved, according to a Nobel laureate who accurately predicted when China would peak in the crisis.
Brazil leads daily Covid-19 deaths - VIDEO
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness
Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government
150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation
There is an ongoing global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150,000 seafarers that cannot leave
Crew Dragon ready for historic launch as NASA looks ahead to next mission
As NASA and SpaceX complete final preparations for the first Crew Dragon mission with astronauts, the agency is already looking ahead to its next mission.
COVID-19: India Continues To Fare Much Better Than The Rest Of The World
10.7 cases per lakh population have been reported in India as compared to 69.9 cases per lakh globally.
California salons, barbershops allowed to reopen, governor says
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
Newsom: Hair salons, barbershops may reopen in most California counties
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7
As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues
Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now
Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.
Mesa Public Schools weighing three options for reopening schools in August
The state is set to release its recommendations for reopening schools June 1 but districts are not waiting to come up with their contingency plans.
Coronavirus update: Why WHO put a pause on hydroxychloroquine trials
Coronavirus crisis: WHO is currently assessing the use of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients within the Solidarity Trial. The hydroxychloroquine arm of the trial has been paused as a precaution while the safety data is being reviewed.
'Coronavirus tip of the iceberg,' says leading Chinese virologist
In the English translation of the text of her interview published by state-run channel, there was no reference to her mysterious absence and her tweets denying rumours of her defection
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.
Kano speaks as viral video shows isolation alleged to be with patients empty + video
There had been reports that the isolation centre had become operational, with patients admitted, according to the author of the video
Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels
With 6,387 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
With 6,387 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark on Wednesday.India's tollay tally now stands at 1,51,767. This number includes the 4,337 people who have lost their lives and 64,425 people who have been treated and discharged.
Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough
The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.
Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic
With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
Heat stress and death: Stakes high for 56,000 stranded sheep with cut-off date looming
The sheep are being cared for in a feedlot with ample food, water and monitoring, but their welfare is in doubt if they don't leave during the approved season.
Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...
Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges
The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon as Nagpur, UP stay on alert
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
‘Farmers are not opposing paddy diversification…political men have problems’: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal
Earlier, they had questioned wheat procurement, while stating that it won’t be completed even in three months. But the procurement was very smooth, which has upset the Opposition, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal said
4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights
Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.
EU Proposes €750bn Coronavirus Bailout as Popularity of Bloc Weakens
The European Commission has proposed a massive €750bn coronavirus bailout package as many across Europe have begun to question the EU itself.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots
Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.
29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth
Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.
PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town
A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.
Gauteng health dept repurposes AngloGold hospital as a Covid-19 facility
A hospital being renovated to specifically handle coronavirus cases is expected to be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Health at the end of June.
Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross
The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.
9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll
More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.
Watch SpaceX's first astronaut launch live
At 6.33am Australian Eastern Standard Time, Elon Musk's company Space Exploration Technologies is set to launch its first humans into space, weather permitting.
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Era of Spaceflight: Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, First Austronauts from US since 2011
A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:33 p.
Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Madhya Pradesh Villagers Walk Through Rocky Terrain In Scorching Heat For Water
Villagers of Patapur in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur District are forced to walk long distances on rocky terrain in intense heat to fetch water for drinking and other uses.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Funding announced for pair of North Delta salmon conservation projects
Grants for Cougar Creek-related works by Burns Bog Conservation Society, Cougar Creek Streamkeepers
Fashion Girls for Humanity Founders Explore Future of Fashion
The Fashion Girls for Humanity panel at Columbia University covered how the coronavirus crisis is changing how business is done.
Climate-friendly almond farmers coax life from drying Spanish soil
In one of the driest corners of Europe, Manuel Barnes has watched the soil become healthier since he started growing almonds using techniques ...
Jakarta likely to be ready for 'new normal' phase after Jun 4, says coordinating minister for economy
JAKARTA: Jakarta will likely be able to enter a ”new normal” phase after Jun 4, the last day of COVID-19 curbs known in Indonesia as large-scale ...
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
How Europe’s CHEOPS satellite will improve the hunt for exoplanets
The primary objective of CHEOPS is to better understand the planets that we’ve already found. And its mission is now in full swing.
Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'
NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
After 41 yrs, Centre set to redefine ‘migrant workers’
India News: Learning from the ongoing migrant crisis, the government is set to redefine 'migrant workers' after 41 years and plans to register them to enable acce
Poll: back to class?
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
Scottish independence: Majority want second referendum in next five years
MORE than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to a poll. The Ipsos MORI survey for BBC Scotland found that 63% of people want another referendum, 3…
Fresh swarms of locusts reach Rajasthan; situation likely to worsen
Locust swarms may continue arriving for four more months, but they may not lead to a food crisis, believe officials
SUZUKI: Pandemic and climate crises unmask inequalities
OPINIONA chorus of world leaders has declared we’re all in the same COVID-19 boat.In response, U.K. writer Damian Barr tweeted, “We are no
21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai
Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin
Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19
Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE
M.Tech and MCA admission based on UG performance at VIT
Vellore Institute of Technology's (VIT) M.Tech and MCA admissions will be based on Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree performance, instead of entrance exam this year due to the present COVID-19 pan
Watch SpaceX rocket launch LIVE stream as astronauts are launched into space
How you can watch a live stream of the rocket launch which is expected to take place just after 9.30pm
Boris Johnson says he 'hopes' two-metre social distance rule can be lowered soon
The Prime Minister faces warnings that many businesses will not be able to reopen if they have to keep customers two metres apart as he attempts to bring the country out of lockdown
'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery
The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.
No End Term Exams For Current, Previous Semesters: KU
The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment
Sydney braces for rat ‘plague’ after Covid-19 forces hungry rodents to turn to cannibalism
Suburban rat infestations surge after city-dwelling rodents run out of food
Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows
The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal
SpaceX-Nasa launch scrubbed due to poor weather
The first crewed flight from US soil since 2011 was called off 16 minutes before lift off; the next opportunity is on Saturday
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market
A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed
Heatwave likely to recede from today: IMD
The temperatures north and central India have soared over 47 degrees Celsius at a few places since the past four-five days. The maximum temperature in Churu, which had recorded 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, was 49.6 degrees, followed by 48.9 degrees in Ganganagar and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan.
COVID-19: Denmark develops robot to conduct coronavirus tests
It uses a 3D-printed disposable arm that is automatically swapped after every patient
South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids
The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood
After WHO, France puts ban on hydroxychloroquine
Under the new French rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against coronavirus
Inhalers, blood pressure meds top list of drug shortages reported by Canadian pharmacists
Canadian pharmacists say they continue to face drug supply challenges and are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to obtain medications their patients need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic
Dormant 'zombie fires' scattered across the Arctic region -- remnants of record blazes last year -- may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry spring, scientists warned Wednesday.
Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?
This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Zoa Morani donates blood plasma for the second time
When we asked about her health, Bollywood actor Zoa Morani said that she is feeling “very strong.”
India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more
Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.
India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.
'Go for launch': SpaceX, NASA set for milestone mission
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station—the first crewed mission to blast off from US soil in almost a decade and a first for the commercial sector—was set to proceed on time Wednesday, ...
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity
NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe
Withdraw notification on PWD contractors: GFP
NT NETWORK Panaji The Goa Forward Party has demanded that the government immediately withdraw its recent notification as issued through the office of the
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive
The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons
Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.
News flash: People working from home are just as productive
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic most companies have shifted to having employees working at home. For some that is ideal, for others the lack of human contact can be depressing. It’s a double-edged sword in many ways -- you want people around but enjoy being home.
Scientists are using AI to predict which lung cancer patients will relapse
A new AI tool could predict which lung cancer patients will suffer a relapse by analyzing genetic data and pathology images
[LOOK] Mars Lost Its Original Atmosphere; Here's Why
Five years after NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft entered into orbit around Mars, data from the mission has led to the creation of a map of electric current systems in the Martian atmosphere.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures
A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon
A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity
Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.
Novel antiviral, antibacterial surface can reduce hospital-acquired infections
The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina
Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...
Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction
Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK
More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.
Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media
Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states
They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister
Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday
Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments
Infants unlikely to contract Coronavirus from breast milk – WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday says there is no current evidence to prove that infants can contract the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) from breast milk of infected mothers.
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.
UGC drops online content fee proposal
Under the scheme, universities were to be asked to pay to Centre’s e-content platform 15% of their collections
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment
A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients
Why is migrant exodus giving Punjab industry the jitters?
According to rough industry estimates, 80 per cent of Punjab's industry is dependent on migrant workforce. This trend of employing workers, mainly from UP and Bihar, started in way back 70s
Number doubling every 14 days, nearly 23,000 cases likely by June 30, says PMC
In areas under the PMC jurisdiction, of the 273 deaths will May 26, 80 deaths were in the age group of 60-70 years, 58 were in the age group of 50-60 years, 57 in the age group of 70-80 years and 37 in the age group of 40-50 years.
Gretchen Whitmer’s Construction Ban Had Devastating Impact on Michigan Jobs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to ban most residential construction contributed to Michigan's second highest in the nation unemployment rate.
Study shows erosion of ozone layer responsible for mass extinction event
Researchers at the University of Southampton have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth's plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown ...
A potential explanation for urban smog: Aerosol particle growth higher in cold climates
The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days. Under laboratory conditions, researchers at CERN in Switzerland ...
These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS
University at Buffalo chemists have shown that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS—dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.
Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic
Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region—remnants of record blazes last year—may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday.
Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media
An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as "duuuuude," "heyyyyy," or "noooooooo." Tyler Gray and colleagues at the University ...
Initial Upper Paleolithic technology reached North China by around 41,000 years ago
A wave of new technology in the Late Paleolithic had reached North China by around 41,000 years ago, according to a study published May 27, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Fei Peng of the ...
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’
Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Newsom: California gyms could get reopening road map soon
Newsom said the state is prepared to release guidance in the "very, very near future" as California continues to incrementally restart its economy.
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department
The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.
Abayomi predicts decline in COVID-19 cases in 6 months
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday said he state will experience drastic decline in the number of COVID-19 cases by November this year.
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.
Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
EXCLUSIVE: Tourists could remain banned from the Scottish islands for several months
A ban on tourists using ferries to travel to the Scottish islands for holidays could remain in place for several months, it has emerged.
2 US astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch
With thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
Fear, sadness and anger: The hidden impact of lockdown on children
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted children in some predictable and some less predictable ways. Kathryn Cleary spoke to experts and children to get a deeper understanding.
New models use computer vision and AI to identify COVID-19 in X-rays
Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-rays.
WHO launches foundation to put finances in better health
The World Health Organization on Wednesday launched a new foundation for private donations, as US President Donald Trump threatens to pull the plug over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6
Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.
Covid-19 deaths in India could top 18,000 soon, says report
Covid-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert
Globe cellsite builds bring jobs, good employment benefits
One of the hardest sectors hit by the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is the country’s workforce. The travel restrictions, health protocols, and practically stoppage of thousands of companies and industries all over Luzon have resulted in many layoffs and changes on how people work as compared to the pre-COVID19 routine.
No live audience in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowning in October
With major international events and large gatherings, including the 2020 Miss Universe pageant, in limbo due to the uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, the finals of the new Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) pageant has been moved to a later date.
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms
Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.
After Rajasthan and MP, locusts reach Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, damage crops in Maharashtra's Nagpur; Punjab issues alert
A locust swarm reached Jhansi district on Wednesday, an Uttar Pradesh official said. Other districts in the region are also on alert.
Why We Shouldn’t Trust The Official Covid-19 Data Anymore; Most States Are Fudging The Numbers
The centre would be better off not devising any policies based on these numbers.
Heatwave Continues In North India, Mercury Nears 50-Degree In Rajasthan
Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Rajasthan, while the IMD said no immediate respite is likely from the ongoing heatwave conditions.
Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.
Larry Kramer, who pushed the world to respond to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, has died of pneumonia at 84, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Galvanized by the AIDS epidemic that swept the United States in the 1980s, Kramer founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Need to make learning more interesting during isolation: Experts
Specialists in Oman’s education sector and psychologists have asked for lessons to be made more interesting, so that students will be more encouraged to study during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming and making landfall within two hours, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems.
Indian Railways to use 50% of isolation coaches converted for COVID-19 patients to run Shramik Special trains
Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said that so far, 5,000 such coaches have been converted and 80,000 beds are available. These converted train coaches can be deployed wherever the states desire.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to launch its manned space mission; check when, where to watch it live and other details
The Demo-2 mission is the latest mission to be certified by NASA for operational crew missions to and from the International Space Station on SpaceX's human spaceflight system-- Dragon.
Mamata seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains
The state's infrastructure is "stretched to its limit" following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan
Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius
The last time the mercury touched the 46-degree mark at the Safdarjung weather station was on May 19, 2002
How private firm SpaceX is in charge of sending NASA astronauts in orbit
A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space
Heat wave likely to recede in Central India from May 29 onwards: IMD
The IMD predicted that maximum temepratures in North India likely to recede from May 28
Activists Raise Alarms Over Virus Litter Along French Coast
Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves.
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’
A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
'I think we owe it to the public:' Peel residents could soon have access to neighbourhood-specific COVID-19 data
Peel Region residents could soon have access to geographic data that will show which neighbourhoods have become the biggest hotspots for COVID-19.
Covid-19, HIV Use Same Tactics to Evade Immune Systems – Chinese Researchers
Study finds more traits shared by Wuhan virus, HIV
India conducts over 1.16 lakh COVID-19 tests in 24 hours; Highest in a single day
A number of 1,16,041 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country which is highest in a single day so far.Whereas, the total number of 32,42,160 samples have been tested in India for coronavirus.
NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil after nine years with historic SpaceX launch
SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
Pakistan registered 1,446 new coronavirus infections during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 59,151, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The death
SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients
The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19
34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460
A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.
Two More Examples Of New Class Of Cosmic Explosions Discovered
A few years ago, researchers discovered a cosmic explosion like no other. It looked like a supernova but it was brighter and shorter-lived compared to prev
World Bank approves $346 Million for Nigeria, others on Lake Chad
The World Bank has approved $346 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to help strengthen resilience and livelihoods..
Irish firm donates hundreds of face-shields to homeless and healthcare workers
The face-coverings were given out to homeless shelters, grocery stores, healthcare workers, gardai and communities
Tamil Nadu registers 817 new Covid-19 cases, 139 came from other states
Chennai alone accounted for 66 per cent of the total cases on Wednesday, reporting 559 cases. Six people fell to the virus on Wednesday as the death toll went up to 133.
HC notice to Haryana on schools’ plea against restriction on fee hike
The schools in Haryana have been ordered by the government to only collect monthly tuition fee from only those who are capable of paying, and not demand other charges like building fund, maintenance fund, admission charges and computer charges in wake of the Covid-19 situation.
‘Mothership’ office on horizon but don't write off London, says Canary Wharf boss
LONDON, May 27 — The coronavirus crisis is accelerating a move to a new type of office which will be more of a “mothership” model with people working from multiple locations, though it is too early to write off mega cities such as London, Canary Wharf’s manager said. As well as causing more...
Asteroid, climate change not responsible for mass extinction 215 million years ago
A team of University of Rhode Island scientists and statisticians conducted a sophisticated quantitative analysis of a mass extinction that occurred 215 million years ago and found that the cause of the ...
Information drove development of early states
Who could imagine a 21st century without data? Sophisticated information processing is key to the way societies function today. And it turns out it was also critical to the evolution of early states. ...
How will we receive signals from interstellar probes like Starshot?
In a few decades, the Breakthrough Starshot initiative hopes to send a sailcraft to the neighboring system of Alpha Centauri. Using a lightsail and a directed-energy laser array, a tiny spacecraft could ...
Blue crab stock remains within healthy range
Results from the latest Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey—conducted annually by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources—show the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...
Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter
Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of "missing matter," long predicted to exist in the universe, but never before detected. The researchers have determined ...
Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the ...
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing
The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical ...
Evidence of large groups responding more slowly to crises due to false information
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University has found that larger groups of people tend to respond slower to a crisis than smaller groups because false information can impede ...
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...
Fauci says second wave of coronavirus infections is 'not inevitable': 'We can prevent this'
Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said Wednesday that a second wave of coronavirus infections is "not inevitable" if people are vigilant about proper mitigation efforts.
CDC: Antibody tests not to be used for decisions on returning to work
Antibody tests that determine if someone has had the coronavirus in the past should not be used for making decisions about people returning to work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Biocon gets nod for use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID patients
IANS New Delhi Biocon Biologics has received DCGI approval for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients. The US Food and Drug Admi
Coal India arm awaits Centre nod for mining project in Assam
PTI Guwahati Coal India arm North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) has said its mining operations in Tikak Open Cast Project (OCP), under Saleki Proposed Reserve
Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine
PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence
SpaceX-Nasa to launch new era in space with private human spaceflight mission, take-off tonight
For the first time in history, a private company will attempt transporting humans to space. US aerospace company SpaceX will launching two Nasa astronauts into space. Take-off is scheduled to take place a few minutes after 2am Thursday, Indian time
Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News
New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be … Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News Read More »
Vancouver biotech firm AbCellera raises US$105-million as it focuses on COVID-19 research
It is the second financial boost this month for AbCellera, which has partnered with several of the world’s largest drug companies, as well as the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency
China’s survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height
According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is 8844.43 meters which is four meters less than Nepal’s calculations, the state media reported.
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre
This comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states
Amid COVID-19, Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Antivirus Antibody in Just 20 Minutes
Researchers hopeful of detecting coronavirus antibodies in just 20 minutes after THIS tool conducts rapid on-site bio tests
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572
According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.
Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?
But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?
First-Ever 3D Map of the Heart's Neurons
Scientists have collaborated to build an unprecedented 3D map of the heart's neurons, something that may prove extremely useful in understanding heart attacks and other cardiac conditions in more depth.
Genomics and public health: A patent attorney’s perspective
Dr Titmus, Partner and UK and European Patent Attorney, Mathys & Squire, turns the spotlight on genomics and public health from a patent attorney’s perspective
Tejas inducted into 18 Squadron by IAF, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter
The first LCA-Tejas FOC standard aircraft also completed its contract flight test acceptance within 12 months of the standard of preparation release in February 2019.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
1,500 scientists warn of third-level funding crisis
An open letter signed by 1,500 Irish scientists has warned of the funding crisis facing the country's third-level sector and called for the establishment of a government Department of Higher Education and Research, as a means of addressing it.
New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who
G20 finance projects give $77b a year to fossil fuels: Watchdog
The analysis showed that China, Japan, Canada and South Korea were the worst offenders.
High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19
Using strong words, two-judge bench tells state government to release data on tests on guest workers
Coronavirus testing not mandatory for maternal, newborn services, says Centre
The Union health ministry said that the government could now home deliver drugs for mother and child care and contraceptives in containment zones.
More than 1600 Corona Infected Patients reported in Chennai -
There is a continuous increase in the cases of corona virus in the country and new cases of corona virus
Every child care provider in La. to receive free supplies to ensure safe reopening
Louisiana has 1,649 licensed child care providers who will receive supplies.
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
Clotting has been seen in other coronavirus infections, including SARS, but on a much smaller scale.
Formula 1 cars will be heavier again in 2021 and 2022
Where current drivers and also former Formula 1 drivers complain stone and leg about the weight of the Formula 1 cars, there is bad news for 2021. The cars will be heavier again next year.
France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports
On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...
Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms
104 out of 128 people who tested positive were asymptomatic.
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus
They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.
Whole towns could be put in lockdown 'from tomorrow'
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Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'
Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'
Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic
Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.
Antrim and Newtownabbey residents 'extremely sensitive' over grass cutting
“Complaints have already been received in relation to the lack of grass cutting, despite awareness of the restrictions due to the virus.”
Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader
HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases
The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
Beijing - A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted
Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.
Historic deal preserves millions of pollination corridors for monarch butterflies
Historic agreement gives monarch butterflies and other pollinators millions of acres of new habitat along roadside rights-of-way.
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT
Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.
How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids
Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?
Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry
The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status
Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states
Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools
Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.
Historic SpaceX Launch to ISS Scrubbed Over Bad Weather, Rescheduled for Saturday
The NASA and SpaceX launch, which was scheduled to take place from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, has been postponed due to bad weather.
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths across Ireland
NINETEEN more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland, following "milestone" days earlier this week that saw no new fatalities.
2,700 PATH families to get financial assistance
Approximately 2,700 families on the government’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) are to receive financial assistance as a part of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s COVID-19 Multi Partners' Trust Fund (MPTF).
Is this really the elixir of youth? It took scientists years to develop, it costs £34 - Oh, and it’s got a ‘waiting list’ of 100,000 people
Claire Coleman examines the research behind No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate as the anti-ageing night serum launches at Boots stores across the UK.
COVID-19: Longest viability period of virus in patient is 10 days — NCDC
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
The Minster of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made this known during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
Lagos conducts assessment to revitalise 329 PHCs
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate Governor Sanwo-Olu's first year in office.
NASA-SpaceX launch called off due to bad weather, next attempt on Saturday
Tropical storm Bertha also formed off the coast of South Carolina earlier in the day, adding to the weather concerns
Elon Musk's SpaceX chases history with launch while bigger hurdles loom
SpaceX's first flight with humans aboard is spurring the competitive space industry to new heights, with Boeing also preparing to carry people to orbit
Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.
2 Meghalaya towns received more rainfall last week than what Delhi, Punjab get in a year
"When it rains, it pours," say the residents of Mawsynram and Sohra towns in Meghalaya which have received more rainfall in the last week than Delhi, Punjab and Haryana get in a year. The towns,
Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared
Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared
SpaceX launch from Florida delayed by weather
Mission would have marked first spaceflight of Nasa astronauts from US soil in 9 years
Private sector complains about frosty treatment over Covid-19
Tension between private-sector doctors and the government is coming to a head over a dispute about payment and legal immunity when it comes to treating Covid-19. The conflict could foreshadow the battles that lie ahead involving the implementation of the National Health Insurance.
Living on a prayer: Concerns as places of worship prepare to reopen their doors
The president’s announcement that places of worship can resume services under strict conditions during lockdown Level 3 has been met with strong and mixed opinions. The big question is, how will worshippers gather safely without spreading the coronavirus?
First Commercial Crew Launch Postponed Due To Bad Weather Conditions
NASA’s First Commercial Crew Program Launch has unfortunately been postponed due to weather conditions not allowing for a safe launch. The possibility of c
SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather
Lift-off was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon
People who test negative for coronavirus should still isolate for two weeks, says Irish GP
Exclusive: Dr Illona Duffy was out of work for three weeks battling the disease which she described as 'a scary time'
Rahul in conversation with global experts: ‘India should adopt soft lockdown, pandemic to stay here until year-end’
During a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prof Johan Giesecke, a member of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards, also said India should lift the lockdown in steps.
Maharashtra: 105 deaths recorded in a single day in state
Maharashtra is currently testing 3,142 people per million population. While the number is higher than the national average which stands at 2,363, it is still lagging behind Tamil Nadu which is testing 6,140 per million population, double than Maharashtra
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
Tradewinds making a comeback today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The tradewinds are expected to make a comeback today, strengthen to moderate to locally breezy levels tomorrow, forecasters said, and remain through the weekend.
Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.
US tops 100,000 coronavirus deaths with no end in sight
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, a staggering wave of death that has brought the world's largest economy to its knees as the federal government struggles even now to mount
More Netcare staff test positive for Covid-19, this time in Boksburg
All individuals who work at the East Rand health facility, who tested positive for Covid-19, will be re-tested once their quarantine period is finished.
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close
Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.
Health minister caught between politics and medicine
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.
Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 In The US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the...
Whitmer unveils COVID-19 dashboard, says boat request is 'failed attempt at humor'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new interactive dashboard website to display COVID-19 data by region and county visually.
Officials urge caution after holiday weekend parties
Officials in St. Louis County and Kansas City are asking people who failed to follow social distancing guidelines over the holiday weekend to self-quarantine.
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra, high alert in Punjab; Government to deploy drones
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the agriculture ministry said.
Alberta’s high number of kids with COVID-19 could aid Calgary research on the virus
University of Calgary researchers studying the genes and immune responses of children with COVID-19 say they have a huge opportunity in Alberta because of the relatively high number of confirmed cases.
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care system in light of reports of neglect and abuse of seniors in facilities in Q
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs
In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.
Mosques to progressively reopen from Jun 2 with limited prayer spaces for private worship
SINGAPORE: Mosques will provide limited prayer spaces for private worship from next Tuesday (Jun 2), as part of progressive reopening plans amid ...
New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations
New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient
NASA astronauts strap in for historic SpaceX rocket launch
Two NASA astronauts were being strapped in for a historic SpaceX rocket launch Wednesday afternoon — but the weather could still derail their trip. Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken rolled up inside
Farmers benefit from e-learning despite lackluster internet access
The Environment and Forestry Ministry is hosting an online farming program for farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyundai Australia extends warranties again due to COVID-19
Hyundai has extended its warranty for another month, as many cars spent less time on the road during coronavirus lockdowns.
Three newest COVID-19 cases stem from 'irresponsible' traveller who failed to self-isolate: N.B. premier
New Brunswick has reported its third new case of COVID-19 in the last week and all are in a single cluster connected to a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital who failed to self-isolate after travelling to Quebec.
Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients
Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...
Solihull Moors raise over £25,000 with help of ex-Aston Villa and West Brom stars
Over 50 people took part in the challenge to run or walk 4 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours on Saturday 23rd May 2020
England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday
LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
Gru and Minions urge handwashing, fun at home in new coronavirus public service announcement
(Reuters) - Gru and the popular yellow Minions from the animated “Despicable Me” movie franchise are urging people to keep their distance to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus in a new public service announcement unveiled on Wednesday.
Watch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts to Space Live Right Here
The day has finally arrived. Today, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon and fly to the International Space Station. You can watch this historic launch live right here.
Gov. Edwards: 13 cases of MIS-C, 1 death in Louisiana
Edwards said doctors know very little about MIS-C but do know there is a relation between MIS-C and COVID-19.
Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit Earth at Most 'Lethal' Angle, New Study Says
Around 66 million years ago a giant space rock hit the Earth hard destroying more than a half of life on our planet and presumably leading to the extinction of...
Over 100 doctors call for tax on junk food to handle obesity epidemic
A group of doctors have written to the government warning chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy diets are adding to the Covid-19 death toll and 'crippling' the NHS.
Every person in the UK with symptoms is now eligible for a coronavirus test
Matt Hancock said: 'From tomorrow, we are expanding eligibility for testing to include the under-fives, so that now every single person who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, no matter their age.'
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Aid delivery systems under scrutiny
One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to strengthen delivery systems to ensure that benefits reach the needy and not the greedy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed today during a digital press conference.
Locusts have not hit rabi crops; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
The officials, however, said that locust swarms would not have posed a big threat to India, had neighbouring Pakistan controlled its spread at its end.
Coronavirus could cost Serie A over €700m – FIGC chief Gravina
Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina warned an economic crisis could irreparably damage Italy's passion for football.
Summer Camps May Go On, but They'll Look Different — What Parents Need to Know
It's that time of year when most kids are counting down the days to the end of school and the start of summer. In any normal year, that summer would include
Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter
Scientists don't yet know what causes them, but it must involve incredible energy, equivalent to the amount released by the sun in 80 years
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Winter of discontent looms for mining sector
As the mining sector gears up to resume full production from June, the Minerals Council South Africa sees a 6%-10% contraction in overall mining production for 2020 because of the Covid-19 impact. It is also satisfied that its screening and testing measures are working. Unions would beg to differ.
WhatsApp with the new grants? GovChat flooded by millions of messages
More than five million applications have been made to the South African Social Security Agency, Sassa, for Social Relief of Distress grants during the lockdown – 1.5 million of those on messaging services such as WhatsApp and Facebook, with more than 65 million messages received in total.
Our faiths call on us to care, protect and love this incredible planet of abundant life
For many years, faith communities, scientists and environmentalists have been warning political, and business leaders about the dangers of climate change and environmental destruction. Covid-19 is pointing to the reality that climate change and biodiversity loss will increase the crises we face, of poverty, starvation, migration, violence and conflict.
The doors to a feminist future must remain open
The ability of feminist funders to continue doing transformative, innovative and subversive work is likely to be severely hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation calls us to question our not having sustainability mechanisms that look beyond donor funding.
Tooth-Marked Bones Suggest Famished Jurassic Dinosaurs May Have Resorted To Cannibalism
In a resource-scarce ancient Colorado hungry dinosaurs would go to extreme lengths for food, even if that meant eating one of their own, a new study has fo
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump is increasingly making Beijing's handling of the outbreak a major issue for his November re-election campaign.
Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers
Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.
Locust Invasion: Indian Farmers Cry For Relief As Country Hit By Second Plague
New Delhi (Sputnik): Struggling to contain the pandemic, India is now facing an additional challenge to deal with the worst locust attack in decades. This second wave...
Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America
Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only...
Pictures show life almost back to normal in the city where the pandemic began
Pictures of bustling night markets in Wuhan show life in the Chinese city starting to return to as it was before.
Major bacon shortages expected as a result of 'unstoppable' African swine fever
The pandemic is expected to kill millions more pigs in 2020.
Can coronavirus survive on fabric?
With clothing stores getting ready to reopen in the UK, is it safe to be handling clothes during the pandemic?
When can you see friends and family inside your house?
Will the restrictions be lifted?
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...
Capacity could be reduced by 87% in pubs due to 2m social distancing rule
The typical bar or restaurant in Ireland could face an 87% reduction in capacity if the 2m social distancing advice remains in place when they re-open. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop...
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'
Wahab cautions people, says still not too late to be careful
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’
In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".
California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens
SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.
Homemade cloth masks can reduce COVID-19 spread: Study
Toronto - Cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, can reduce transmission of Covid-19 by blocking up to 99 per cent of infectious particles, say researchers.
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment
Paris - The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.
Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients
CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.
ICMR asks states to revise cost of Covid-19 test; material cost may reduce
India has reported a total number of 1,51,767 cases of coronavirus, of which 64,425 have been cured/discharged while 4,337 have lost their lives
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment
The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB
The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr
China's survey team summits Mt Everest to measure its height
A Chinese survey team on Wednesday reached Mount Everest through Tibet to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain. According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is
Severe lockdown will ruin India's economy: Swedish expert tells Rahul Gandhi
"I think for India, you will ruin your economy very quickly if you have a severe lockdown. It is better, skip the lockdown, take care of the old and the frail...," Prof Giesecke noted.
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths
This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE
A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far
Minimising health risks under Covid – is easing the ban on alcohol the right move?
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) would have preferred to see the ban on both liquor and tobacco continue under Level 3. Second best would have been for the ban on liquor to remain and that on tobacco to be lifted.
France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns
The French government on Wednesday cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients..
China reports 28 new asymptomatic covid-19 cases, mostly in Wuhan
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in China now stands at 82,993. The deadly virus has claimed 4,634 lives in the country so far.
New Zealand Cricket to cut jobs by 10-15% to cope with economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic
New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZ$ 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the "challenges" posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Americas will be hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses, says ILO
GENEVA, May 27 — The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said today. The outbreak also risks creating a “lockdown generation” of young people...
Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses
The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.
KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa
Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous
Herding wild buffalo and cattle from space
More than 1000 feral buffalo and unmanaged cattle roaming Northern Australia will be tagged and tracked as part of the world's largest satellite herd-tracking program, announced today by Australia's national ...
Simulations explain detonation properties in TATB
Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have discovered a new mechanism for ignition of high explosives that explains the unusual detonation properties of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene ...
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...
AI identifies change in microstructure in aging materials
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have taken a step forward in the design of future materials with improved performance by analyzing its microstructure using AI.
Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility
Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these ...
Researchers date age of the oldest-known forest in West Junggar region, China
As one of the five major extinction events in Earth history, the Frasnian-Famennian boundary (FFB) crisis caused dramatic reductions in marine and terrestrial diversity.
Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history
A ZSL study published in Nature Communications today maps the evolutionary history of the world's terrestrial vertebrates—amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles—for the first time, exploring how ...
Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges
Researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as ...
New type of coupled electronic-structural waves discovered in magnetite
An international team of scientists uncovered exotic quantum properties hidden in magnetite, the oldest magnetic material known to mankind. The study reveals the existence of low-energy waves that indicate ...
Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers
It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...
Quantum simulators for gauge theories
To simulate in a laboratory what happens in particle accelerators has been an ambitious goal in the study of the fundamental forces of nature pursued by high-energy physicists for many years. Now, thanks ...
Individualists are less likely to obey hurricane evacuation orders
Hurricanes may take erratic paths, but the response by those in harm's way often follows a predictable pattern. Even in the face of repeated warnings and many people evacuating, some residents of high-risk ...
Taming CRISPR's collateral damage
CRISPR-Cas9 can alter genes at pre-defined sites in specific ways, but it does not always act as planned. An LMU team has now developed a simple method to detect unintended "on-target" events, and shown ...
Researchers conduct research to better understand why young adults choose to move to rural Montana
It's common to hear about young adults choosing not to live in rural Montana, but what often goes undiscussed are the reasons young adults do choose to move to rural parts of the state, according to Montana ...
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims
Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Two applications for conversion of council offices
Two planning applications have been submitted for the multi-million pound conversion of the Grade II listed Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Shropshire hospital services 'beginning to return to normal'
Regular services are starting to return to normal at Shropshire’s main hospitals now the coronavirus pandemic has “stabilised”, the trust’s chief executive has said.
Shrewsbury Food Hub benefits from college donations
Boxes of surplus food and toiletries from the empty bedrooms of a Shropshire college have been distributed to Shrewsbury Food Hub.
In pictures | Heatwave adds to nation's miseries
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
Working from home will kill CBDs. And that’s a good thing
Robert Gottliebsen has warned that the shift to working from home (WFH) could suck the life out of Australia’s CBDs.
The number of people who clean their phones in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19
Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.
The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19
Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.
The Case for Liberal Arts Education in a Time of Crisis
Small, private colleges teach students how to be not only workers but civically engaged citizens of the world.
Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer
Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on Friday
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on FridayPakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful
How Gold is made and how it got to our planet
During the formation of Earth, molten iron sank to its centre to make the core. This took with it the vast majority of the planet's precious-
Nanoneedles Make for More Robust Digital Memories
Researchers have developed a new technique to locally modify the properties of a metamagnetic material, which could increase the capacity and robustness of digital memories.
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death
Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]
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What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health
As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.
Coronavirus misinformation needs researchers to respond
Researchers must be transparent and acknowledge what is known and what isn’t.
A milestone in human genetics highlights diversity gaps
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South Korean institutions lure global talent
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Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities
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Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19
Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.
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India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population, which is amongst the lowest in the world.
Hollister Urban Area's Alternative Approach to Meeting Growing Drinking Water Demand
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Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19
Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model
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Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana
the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.
G20 finance projects give $77 bn a year to fossil fuels: watchdog
Rich nations have used banks and development programmes to funnel at least $77 billion in each of the last three years to oil and gas projects .
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for northeastern states
After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.
Global COVID-19 cases cross 5.6 million: Johns Hopkins
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SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones
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‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
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Hyderabad-based firm develops Favipiravir bulk drug
Hyderabad-based Raghava Life Sciences (RLS) said it has developed Favipiravir bulk drug (active pharmaceutical ingredient).
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
No need to panic about virus: KCR
CM KCR said people need not panic about coronavirus as the spread was not on alarming scale despite relaxing the lockdown restrictions.
Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users
Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert
COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert said.
Mt. Everest to be remeasured
The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya
Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.
The Irish Times view on: The EPA bathing report
Ireland in position to get massive post-Covid boost with proper water supplies in place
Children’s hospital sees increase in trampoline injuries and household falls
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NASA adding new television views for SpaceX crew launch
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect a scrub of the May 27 launch attempt.
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On Wednesday at 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX plans to rocket its first people into orbit since Elon Musk founded the company 18 years ago.
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Today is the day. At 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX is on track to become the first private space company to deliver NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
Scientists Have Used Fast Radio Bursts to Find The Universe's Missing Matter
One of the biggest cosmic mysteries has just been used to investigate another huge mystery. Astronomers used powerful bursts of radio waves traced back to distant galaxies to probe the space between the stars - and revealed where the Universe's mis
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic
Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.