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.

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...

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.

People become ‘steadily less lonely’ as they age – study

Young men are the most vulnerable to frequent and persistent loneliness, the global research found.

Rare Form of Miniature Stenciled Rock Art Found in Australia

New research suggests the small-scale illustrations may have been made with beeswax

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

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

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 »

These are the hamsters from a widely-shared study used as evidence that masks do work. They aren't wearing any masks.

The researchers said masks helped hamsters stay coronavirus-free, though they didn't wear them on their faces. But other researchers have questions.

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These are the hamsters from a widely-shared study used as evidence that masks do work. They aren’t wearing any masks.

Surgical masks may help keep hamsters’ cages coronavirus-free, but it’s still unclear how much extra protection they provide to healthy people, when out and about in the real world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Architects, not Architecture: Dan Stubbergaard from COBE

Architects, not Architecture decided to open their archive to help us cope with the current situation of not being able to go out as usual and create...

Architects, not Architecture: Dan Stubbergaard from COBE

Architects, not Architecture decided to open their archive to help us cope with the current situation of not being able to go out as usual and create...

Major bacon shortages expected as a result of 'unstoppable' African swine fever

The pandemic is expected to kill millions more pigs in 2020.

Holidaymakers from Birmingham could be first Brits allowed into Majorca

As coronavirus has led to the cancellation of holidays for hundreds of thousands of people, people from Birmingham may be allowed to board a plane to Majorca first

Does your brain care if that masterpiece is a digital copy? | ZDNet

Breakthrough neurological study may change minds on the value of virtual museums.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

What’s Behind the COVID-19 Racial Disparity?

Outrage is warranted. But outrage unaccompanied by analysis is a danger in itself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Rich Are You? Richer Than You Think

Take a look at how much money other people have and live on, and your situation might look better than you thought.

Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths

The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

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 ...

COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control

 Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.  

How To Buy Face Masks Responsibly During The UK's Coronavirus Outbreak

While health and government officials remain divided on the use of face masks in the fight against COVID-19, a number of countries across the world have now deemed them mandatory, and the UK government is advising people where them in enclosed…

Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed

There are no public health risks associated with this case.

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.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: To attain menstrual health, we require community involvement

Menstruation is a normal biological process, which is the key in maintaining the reproductive well being of a woman.

China reports 28 new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, mostly in Wuhan

Of the 28 new asymptomatic infection, 22 were reported from Wuhan, taking the total number of such cases to 404, the NHC said.

Stable democracies better at fostering economic growth

Research findings clearly show that compared to autocracies, democracies experience better economic development and are more responsive to the concerns of marginalised sections of society

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..

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.

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'

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.

Coronavirus Cases in Afghanistan Exceed 12,000

The Afghan Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported 625 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the country over the past 24 hours, bringing the total cases in Afghanistan to 12,456.

Coronavirus Cases in Afghanistan Exceed 12,000

The Afghan Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported 625 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the country over the past 24 hours, bringing the total cases in Afghanistan to 12,456.

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.

To beat Covid-19, find today’s superspreading ‘Typhoid Marys’

A more informative factor than R is the ‘dispersion parameter’ known as k

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...

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.

Athersys: Fare Well

Athersys' take on cell therapy has significant advantages but is unproven to this point. Athersys' longstanding and vitally important lead program focusing on t

COVID-19 survivors as young as 40 often face long, painful recoveries

"People think that, with COVID-19, 1 percent die and the rest just have flu," virologist Peter Piot, a giant of AIDS and Ebola research, tells The New York Times. "It's not that simple — there's this whole thing in the middle." Piot, 71, should know: The coronavirus "hit me like a bus" in March, he said, and he's only now able to move about for more than 10 minutes at a time. Researchers are still learning about the new coronavirus, but some people fortunate enough to recover still face lung scarring, heart damage, persistent fatigue, blood clots, strokes, neurological problems, and other long-term damage. People in their 70s or older, like Piot, "are most likely to die from the virus, while younger people generally have a milder form of COVID," Renuka Rayasam writes at Politico. "Survivors in their 40s, 50s, and 60s will likely suffer the longest," experiencing serious aftereffects following more severe infections. The exhaustion and shortness of breath can make it impossible to return to work for a year or…

When can you see friends and family inside your house?

Will the restrictions be lifted?

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?

Coronavirus | Spain begins 10 days of mourning virus victims

The 10-day period is the longest national mourning declared in Spain since the restoration of democracy in the late 1970s

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.

It was such a relief to have an abortion at home in Covid lockdown – all women should have option of ‘pills by post’

WOMEN up and down the country have been unable to access their healthcare needs due to the coronavirus pandemic. This has caused worry for many who had unprotected sex before the lockdown started, …

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

Special food-kit for malnourished children

Vijayapura, Belagavi, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada selected for the pilot project: Minister Shashikala Jolle

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.

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.

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.

Scientists discover that four “blank” Dead Sea Scrolls actually have text

The text appears to relate to the Book of Ezekiel.

Giant viruses spew their DNA through a 'stargate' and now scientists know what triggers them.

Giant viruses, which measure about 10 times the size of a typical cold virus, infiltrate cells and inject their DNA through a special portal known as a "stargate." Now, detailed new images have revealed what conditions prompt this stargate to open and drive the viruses to infect. 

A Passion for Beetles (and Spiders) in the Time of Coronavirus

Although schools are closed for now, nature is still open for exploration and learning

Coronavirus pandemic causing "significant decline" in UK architects' mental health

Loneliness, money worries and the stress of working from home with caring commitments has lead to a worrying decline in UK architects' mental health.

ABB On How Smart Cities Can Emerge Stronger Out Of The Pandemic

Experts think that far from a bad economy slowing down smart-city investments, the need to prepare for the next crisis will promote even faster infrastructure upgrades. In the latest Intelligence of Things Tracker, Michael Lotfy, senior vice president of smart-buildings solutions for global electrical-technology company ABB, explains how smart-city systems and 5G can help communities weather today's crisis — and emerge even more resilient than before.

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

Signs that indicate you have a good mental health | TheHealthSite.com

So, here we are with a list of 7 such signs, which indicate that you are doing great mentally during the COVID-19 outbreak. | TheHealthSite.com

Royal jelly does not a queen make

What makes a queen? For bees, it's long been believed that queenliness depends on a special diet of royal jelly—a milky white secretion of protein, water and fat that oozes from the heads of nurse bees.

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.

Preparing for the Civil Services Examination in times of Covid 19; A Detailed Overview by Mrs. Shubhra Ranjan

The Corona crisis has disrupted almost every sector in unprecedented manner. The impact is visible on the education sector and most importantly, the students preparing for competitive examinations suc

AP poll: Only half of Americans say they would get COVID-19 vaccine

If the unprecedented global race for the first effective human coronavirus vaccine is successful, only 49 percent of Americans say they would get the vaccine, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Wednesday morning. Another 31 percent said they were not sure while 20 percent said they would not get the vaccine. About 70 percent of those currently refusing the future vaccine cited safety concerns, while an equal share of those who would get a vaccine said it's the only way to get life back to normal. The top reason among people who said yes was to protect their family and community. "There's still a large amount of uncertainty around taking the vaccine," NORC's Caitlin Oppenheimer told AP. "There is a lot of opportunity to communicate with Americans about the value and the safety of a vaccine." Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, gave it a shot. "I would not want people to think that we're cutting corners because that would be a big…

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.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ukraine exceed new cases by almost a hundred in past day

The total number of confirmed cases exceeded 21,900

Gartner cancels annual South African IT conference for 2020

Analyst firm Gartner has cancelled the South African leg of its IT Symposium/Xpo event, which was due to take place in Cape Town in October, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Russell 2000: Change to a bullish outlook above the April high at 3024 – Credit Suisse

Analysts at Credit Suisse continue to see scope for a test of a tough resistance at 1429/50 while support is seen higher at 1361/55. Key quotes “We se

Parliament: Oral Questions - 27 May 2020

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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.

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...

Dublin café owner looking to put in place portaloos to highlight lack of public toilets in city

Business owners are warning that a lack of public toilets in Dublin city will be a significant pr...

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. 

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.

Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers

Worms’ viscosity is controlled using temperature and alcohol

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’.

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.

Dr Noor Hisham: Malaysia playing it safe by hospitalising Covid-19 cases for 14 days

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia is playing it safe by choosing to ward patients for at least 14 days, instead of the 10 days stated in World Health Organisation (WHO) findings as the virus’ incubation period. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that WHO’s official...

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.

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

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.

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

Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy

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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.

New report raises wheat deficit fears

More than one-quarter of British wheat crops are in a very poor condition, according to the latest crop condition report from agricultural consultancy Adas.

New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital and records no new cases in five days

New Zealand has discharged its last remaining coronavirus patient from hospital and has seen no new cases, a doctor leading the country's Covid-19 response said. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield told reporters at the Covid-19 press briefing he believed it was the first time in months no patients with the disease were being treated at hospitals. He said: “Currently there is nobody in hospital with Covid-19 following the discharge of a person from Middlemore Hospital (in Auckland).”

Basic Education High School classes to be opened in July

Basic Education High School classes will be opened on July 21 according to a director from the Basic Education Department. The academic year of Myanmar school normally starts on June 1 but for this year, due to COVID-19, it has changed to July. When opening schools, priority will be given to high school students and middle and primary classes will be opened later after weaknesses and requirements when faced in high schools are repaired.

Study finds Greeks do not intend on dining out after Covid-19

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Parasitic wasps could help control crop pest

A species of parasitic wasp could provide farmers with a chemical-free way of controlling a major pest on oilseed rape crops, claim researchers at the John Innes Centre.

Dundalk man’s heartfelt reason for launching 100k challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland 

100k in 30 Days Challenge

COVID-19: Qatar reports 1,740 new coronavirus cases, two deaths

Ministry revealed it has conducted 4,769 new COVID-19 tests in last 24 hours

Lockdown 5.0: Centre may let states decide on restrictions post-May 31

The role of the central government will eventually be limited to announcing a step-wise and smaller list of barred activities nationally and defining national directives on COVID-19 management

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.

Overdose figures surge

New reports by the BC Coroners Service reveal illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province during March and April have surged.

Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar

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Indore: After two months, DAVV opens its gate but for sanitization

Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening

Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...

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.

Fifers face further wait to dispose of bulky waste as council’s plans to reopen recycling centres revealed

Fifers face a further wait to dispose of bulky waste after plans for a phased reopening of recycling centres were revealed.

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

New ski resort proposed

A New Denver developer’s plans to build a “world-class, all-season, backcountry-oriented mountain destination… complemented by a pedestrian-only environmentally sustainable Mountain Village” is about to get its first test of public support.

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