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Tasting Australia Will Not Go Ahead in 2020
Originally shelved until October, the state’s biggest food and drink festival will now return in autumn 2021.
COVID-19 tally in Dharavi goes up to 1,715 with 41 new cases
The tally of COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, Mumbai's largest slum, rose to 1,715 on Friday after 41 more people tested positive for the infection, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No new death was reported in Dharavi, due to which the toll remained unchanged at 70, the
Art Therapy Workshop starts today on Art and Beyond FB Live Page
An online Art Therapy Workshop will be organised on Friday on Art and Beyond Facebook Live Page. Organised by Art Design Teacher's Forum Art and Beyond, an learning initiative, the workshop will be conducted by expert Hritika Bhagat. She hails from Bangalore and is conducting art therapy from
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, tally 291
Nine more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, taking the number of coronavirus cases in the state to 291, officials said. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Hamirpur and four from Kangra, they said, adding that all of them had recently returned from other
5 Covid patients discharged after treatment at BGH
Five Corona-positive patients, whose reports came out negative were discharged from Bokaro General Hospital on Wdnesday. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the district administration officials, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Pathak and the doctors and officials of BGH bid
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases takes tally to over 17,000
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000, authorities said. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Heath minister Satyendar Jain in a virtual joint press
24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880
As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 24, 11 are from Goalpara, three each from Nalbari and Tinsukia, two from Dibrugarh and one each from Kamrup, Nagaon, Karbi
84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die
With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported
District hosp of Bageshwar to treat Covid patients
The Covid-19 patients of Bageshwar district would now be treated in the district itself. In an order, the secretary medical health and family welfare, Amit Negi said that district hospital (DH) Bageshwar would now function as dedicated Covid hospital. The trauma hospital of the DH has been notified
11 new Covid-19 cases surface in State
At least 11 new cases of COVID-19 infection surfaced in Jharkhand on Thursday, health officials said. The findings took the total number of COVID-19 cases in State to 469, as per a bulletin shared by the National Health Mission (NHM) by the time this report was filed. Out of the 11 patients, at
Maha continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; biggest single-day spike of 248 cases reported
Karnataka recorded a biggest Single-day spike of 248 COVID-19 cases with returnees from Maharashtra continuing to add to the state's tally, taking the virus count to 2,781 on Friday. One casualty was reported and with this the COVID-19 death toll has gone up to 48, the health department said. A
Mosquito breeding reported in 2,644 households, say civic bodies
Municipal Corporations have reported mosquito breeding in 2,644 households in the national Capital and 2,675 legal notices issued this year for various violations, according to data released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). The dengue breeding checkers have checked 3988968 houses
Doc trapped in Fortune Hotel blaze rescues 3 colleagues
Fire department helped 25 doctors on Covid-19 duty who were lodged at the hotel to safety; they have been relocated to Taj Mahal Palace and Trident hotels
‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’
India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.
In-Depth: Is Herd Immunity our best bet in the fight against coronavirus?
With many countries easing lockdown restrictions, the debate on Herd Immunity has gained traction. What is Herd Immunity and is it achievable, here is all you need to know:
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study
The preliminary results suggest doctors may want to refrain from prescribing the decades-old malaria treatment hydroxychloroquine with the antibiotic azithromycin for these patients until more study is done, researchers said.
Russia to keep self-isolation requirement in 14 regions
Russian authorities have decided to keep the requirement to self-isolate in effect in 14 of the country’s 85 regions at least by mid-June, while facial masks are mandatory throughout the country, Russian state news agency TASS reports.
Health Ministry: COVID-19 mobile app updated
The citizen will then be asked to answer some questions that determine the infection possibility, she added.
Egypt records 1,127 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths
Egypt recorded 1,127 new coronavirus, COVID-19 cases, Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in Egypt to 20,793.
29,240 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 611
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 29,240 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
South Africa’s Covid-19 cases by age
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 Covid-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
The number of coronavirus tests done in every province in South Africa
New data presented by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reveals how many Covid-19 tests have been conducted in South Africa across all provinces to date.
Over 96,000 COVID-19 tests yet to be processed in SA - Health dept
The department said this was the result of a lack of extraction kits as demand for testing increased globally.
South Africans quench thirst with moonshine during lockdown ban
South Africa imposed a lockdown on 27 March and banned alcohol in a bid to ease hospital workloads, help the public stick to social distancing rules and prevent a rise in domestic violence. A partial lifting of the ban is set for 1 June.
7 more deaths take EC's COVID-19 fatalities to 77
The Eastern Cape government said that COVID-19 screening, contact tracing and testing would be bolstered in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, Chris Hani and OR Tambo municipalities.
EU regulator promises speedy review of potential COVID-19 drug remdesivir
The announcement comes two weeks after the EMA head told the European Parliament it may give an initial green light for sale of remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment.
UKZN graduate who survived a stroke beats the odds to get her degree
Nokubonga Sithole suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of her body in October 2018. She received treatment in hospital and was later discharged to begin her recovery at home.
Gauteng's spike in COVID-19 cases due to Merafong mine infections - Makhura
Over the last week, there has been an increase of 921 cases, the biggest weekly jump since the virus hit Gauteng.
Mkhize: We must accept new reality that COVID-19 will be here for long time
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and other Health Department officials briefed the country on the effectiveness of the lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic..
Around 7,800 hospital beds required in WC for COVID-19 peak, estimates show
The peak of the infection was expected to be around the end of June and beginning of July.
Cele: Alcohol sale doesn’t mean people should break the law
The minister said people should stick to the times and days when alcohol would be sold during level 3 regulations.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
The WHO said cigarette firms were still trying out all manner of ways to get youngsters lighting up -- and it was no accident that the vast majority of smokers start before they turn 18.
Gordhan welcomes ConCourt ruling on Sars rogue unit interdict
The minister sought to suspend an order of remedial action regarding the alleged South African Revenue Service (Sars) rogue unit while he took the Public Protector’s findings on review.
Monkeys snatch coronavirus samples in India
The coronavirus has been detected in animals, though there is no confirmation that the disease can then be passed on to humans.
Govt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally
As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.
Pharma chiefs say coronavirus vaccine could be ready this year, but challenges 'daunting'
Pharmaceutical company executives say one or several COVID-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be 'daunting' as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic.
Sapphire Scent boss Wale Jana's headache - The Nation Nigeria
For cosmopolitan ladies and gentlemen within the Lagos and Abuja social radar, Sapphire Scents owned by upwardly mobile socialite, Adewale Adejana...
New Evidence Suggests Some Jurassic Theropod Dinosaurs were Cannibals
An analysis of the fossilized vertebrate remains from the Jurassic Mygatt-Moore Quarry in Colorado has revealed the bones of a theropod dinosaur called Allosaurus that bear tooth marks made by this and other large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs.
Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga
A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.
Study: Women with Neanderthal Progesterone Gene Have Higher Fertility
Almost one in three women with European descent inherited a genetic variant of the progesterone receptor called V660L from Neanderthals.
In Planet Formation, It's Location, Location, Location
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are finding that planets have a tough time forming in the rough-and-tumble central region of the massive, crowded star cluster Westerlund 2. Located 20,000 light-years away, Westerlund 2 is a unique laboratory to study stellar evolutionary processes because it's relatively nearby, quite young, and contains a large stellar population.
Distance from Brightest Stars Is Key to Preserving Primordial Discs
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope was used to conduct a three-year study of the crowded, massive and young star cluster Westerlund 2. The research found that the material encircling stars near the cluster's centre is mysteriously devoid of the large, dense clouds of dust that would be expected to become planets in a few million years.
NASA's AIM Spots First Arctic Noctilucent Clouds of the Season
Ice-blue clouds are drifting high above the Arctic, which means the Northern Hemisphere's noctilucent cloud season is here.
Fresh Antimatter Study Will Help Search for Dark Matter
The ALICE collaboration has presented new results on the production rates of antideuterons based on data collected at the highest collision energy delivered so far at the Large Hadron Collider.
Covid treatment at VS Hospital not feasible: AMC
Another reason cited was that those who opt for regular treatments and OPD services at VS Hospital, will face difficulties if beds are reserved here for Covid-19 treatment, “which can further increase the mortality rate.”
16 deaths in city, all from East Ahmedabad
247 new cases of Covid-19 reported in 24 hours, taking tally to 11,344 in the district; number of cases in Guj touches 15,572
We will not change Covid-19 testing policy: Gujarat to HC
Says allowing unrestrained testing could lead to fear psychosis; also cites expert panel’s report, ICMR guidelines to support decision
Scientists analyse samples of Lukha river
SHILLONG: The samples of Lukha river are still being analysed pertaining to the mystery of the river turning blue.Member Secretary of Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, JH Nengnong told The Shillong Times that though there are no mining activit
WHO Foundation launched to support critical health needs
Geneva : The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges.WHO Director-General
UK's Johnson eases lockdown as furore over aide rumbles on
LONDON, May 29 — The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced yesterday, as a row persisted over the prime minister's closest adviser taking a long-distance journey during lockdown. In England, up to six people will be able to meet outside...
Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots
Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.
27,403 cases of COVID-19 in South Africa
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 COVID-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
Blood test to check for undetected cases in South
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
New blood test to check for undetected Covid cases
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
Seven straight days without a Covid case
New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...
How did he get it? Fear after death of Aust's youngest Covid victim
Driveways in a small Queensland town have been lit up to honour a man who died with coronavirus, as authorities try to work out how the virus...
How did he get it? Fear after death of Aust's youngest Covid victim
Driveways in a small Queensland town have been lit up to honour a man who died with coronavirus, as authorities try to work out how the virus...
How did he get it? Fear after death of Aust's youngest Covid victim
Driveways in a small Queensland town have been lit up to honour a man who died with coronavirus, as authorities try to work out how the virus...
South China Sea: China Builds 'World's Largest' Search and Rescue Ship
China says it has neared completion in building a 450-foot-long search and rescue (SAR) ship, the "largest" in the world.
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19. '38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic'
In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges
In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients
Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains
Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains. At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.
India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll
India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll. India also surpassed China's death toll with as many as 4,706 deaths, compared to 4,638, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk
Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.
Life in lockdown: Coronavirus prompts half of French consumers to reappraise ‘value’ of food
During eight weeks of lockdown, or confinement, over half of French people report having changed their view of the social, economic and ecological value of food production.
Building Water System Challenges Following COVID-19 Closures
The WQP team has been working remotely in response to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, since mid-March, and our office building has been
Sustainable Water Technologies Meet Consumer Demands
At one point in time, the water treatment industry was largely novel and unknown to the consumer market. However, as our society in the new decade grows more
Next Steps in Regulating PFAS
In the U.S. EPA’s National PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Action Plan, published February 2019, the agency identified the water
PCR and CRF partner to deliver practical education in virtual format
PCR and CRF are pleased to announce the creation of virtual Partners in Learning sessions that will be broadcast during the PCR e-Course (June 25-27, 2020) and CRF’s TVT Connect meeting (June 18-28, 2020).
Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral
A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.
Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19
Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information Security
With states beginning to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, the conversation on COVID-19 has turned to questions of when and how we can return to work, take kids to school, or plan air
Gov't committed to making Internet access a right, says minister
MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams says COVID-19 has brought into...
UN: Virus could push 14 million Latin Americans into hunger
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The US World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that upward of...
30 more deportees arrive from the US
JUST under 30 deportees from the United States arrived in the island yesterday, as the Am...
How Kibra has fueled surge of Covid-19 cases as 147 more test positive
Spike in cases in Kibra and Langata linked to lack of social distancing and heavy use of public transport.
Home Education in the Age of Coronavirus
Parents are now having to weigh their fear of the threat of coronavirus infection in traditional classrooms with the challenges of educating their child at home.
Does stress promote posting misinformation?
What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?
Swedish banks join forces to fight money laundering
The five largest banks in Sweden have teamed up with the country's police to launch an anti-money laundering initiative.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the pandemic.
Smart windows that self-illuminate on rainy days
A research team develops self-powering, color-changing humidity sensors. Applicable to various fields including smart windows, health care and safety management.
'Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar, two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a new study.
Researchers discover new high-pressure material and solve a periodic table puzzle
In the periodic table of elements there is one golden rule for carbon, oxygen, and other light elements. Under high pressures they have similar structures to heavier elements in the same group of elements. Only nitrogen always seemed unwilling to toe the line. However, high-pressure researchers have actually disproved this special status.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Active material created out of microscopic spinning particles
Researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of 'microspinners,' which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice.
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Offers Anxiety Assessment
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes an increasing toll on mental health, Google on Thursday launched a new tool to help users who search for information on anxiety.
Creating Value Through Digital Transformation
Surviving the most challenging economic conditions since the Great Depression, and thriving once the pandemic eases, requires flexible and imaginative thinking and the ability to manage the innovation process.
Psychological Research Explains Why People Protest
History has shown us time and again that protests are the result of feelings like fear, frustration and helplessness. But what are the key ingredients for building an explosive environment? Here are a few emotional, environmental and societal factors that create and exacerbate protests.
Greece Will Welcome Tourists Back, But Not Americans
Visitors from nearly 30 countries can travel to Greece as early as June 15
Please, Keep Artificial Intelligence From Becoming Another Out-Of-Touch Bureaucracy
Successful companies thrive on spontaneity, serendipity and spirit — not mechanized, robotic decision-making, Seventy percent of all AI projects need to be about human collaboration.
'Elon Musk Is Not A Lunatic': Revisiting The Dawn Of SpaceX
With SpaceX’s historic private launch of astronauts into orbit, here is the first Forbes profile of Elon Musk from 2003, shortly after the company was founded—and five years before the first Tesla rolled off the line.
Ask Ethan: How Are Mega-Constellations Of Satellites Changing The Night Sky?
It's not just about SpaceX and Starlink. What we're deciding today will have a global impact for years and decades to come.
Harvard Medical Students Partner With Crowdsolving Platform Groopit To Launch Yelp-Like Covid-19 Testing Review Platform
First-year med students Dylan Cahill and J.C. Panagides were intent on giving people first-hand insight into testing sites across the country.
CELA report shows impact of pandemic on children, importance of ECEC in the recovery
A new report, delivered by Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, and the importance of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in the nation’s recovery.
Andrew Hume announced as new Acting CEO of ECMS
Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) a Victorian based not for profit early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider has confirmed the appointment of Andrew Hume as their new Acting Chief Executive Officer effective 9 June 2020.
Budhrani lab staff who hid details of kin being virus +ve dies due to COVID
Reports of woman, father-in-law showed patches; she went to work with fever and did not tell mgmt
US strategy document formalises the threat of China and the US response
America has formalised its concerns about the political, economic and military threat which China poses for the world and has set out its proposals for dealing with it.
Don’t involve children in business, Manzese residents told
Parents and guardians have been urged to ensure that their children remain at home during the schools closure and not involve them in their business activities, something that contrary to the child
The Recipe for Efficient Protein Synthesis
Scientists have studied more than 30 thousand variants of genetic sequences encoding two fluorescent proteins in order to determine which characteristics of mRNA can increase the efficiency of translation.
Maha has 116 COVID deaths, highest 24-hr toll
Mumbai/Nagpur: With 116 deaths reported on Friday, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day. “As many as 2,682 more people have tested positive of coronavirus today, taking the total count in the state to 62,228. One hundred and sixteen people have succumbed to the disease today. Till now, 2,098 deaths have […]
Corona takes big leap in Nagpur : 46 cases in single day, Naik Talao new hot-spot
Nagpur: As many as 46 people including a Mahadula resident man who returned from Bihar, tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Most of them belonged to Naik Talao vicinity, where 15 members of a family tested positive for the virus borne disease. Besides, several cases from Pachpaoli quarantine centre, Tanga Stand, Seva […]
Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur
Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]
Economists must collaborate courageously
To navigate pandemic trade-offs, policymakers need syntheses.
Safety fears over drug hyped to treat the coronavirus spark global confusion
A study that suggested using hydroxychloroquine — a malaria drug — to treat people with COVID-19 could be dangerous has slowed clinical trials, but the study itself has also been questioned.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
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Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts
Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.
ICMR-NIN to conduct rapid Covid survey in Hyderabad
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a rapid survey
Nearly half of Apple retail stores now open globally
Apple has managed to reopen nearly 256 retail stores out of more than 500 worldwide, as it aims to safely restart operations.
IIT Roorkee to conduct research for identifying antiviral to tackle COVID-19
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct research on the identification of antiviral to treat COVID-19.
e-Pariksha to conduct free online mock test for JEE, NEET
e-Parkisha.com will be conducting free online mock tests for JEE, NEET and other common entrance tests aspirants.
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000.
West Bengal reports 7 more COVID-19 fatalities, death toll crosses 300
West Bengal reported seven more COVID-19 fatalities on Friday, pushing the death toll due to the disease in the state beyond the 300-mark.
Coronavirus: Universities plan to limit student access to campuses
Third-level institutions preparing for hybrid online and in-person approach
Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools
New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19
Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools
New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19
SpaceX Starship test vehicle explodes moments after test-firing
A full-size prototype of SpaceX’s Starship violently exploded in South Texas moments after a test-firing of its Raptor engine Friday, dealing a setback to the company’s next-generation reusable rocket program.
Chinese CDC Now Says The Wuhan Wet Market Wasn't The Origin of The Virus
Experts still don't know where the new coronavirus came from.
Study Reveals Why Large Groups of Humans Are Hopeless in a Crisis
Humans are social animals and that's usually a good thing. But while there might be safety in numbers under some circumstances, new psychological research suggests human connection isn't always a good thing.
A Tokyo Hospital Is Livestreaming Surgeries in Virtual Reality
The Tokyo Women's Medical University started livestreaming surgery in virtual reality as a COVID-19 safety measure that may make education more accessible.
Interstellar Visitor May Be One of Rarest Objects In Universe
A team of scientists think the interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua might actually be a hydrogen iceberg. The unusual idea could explain its stranger properties.
Latinos increasingly affected by COVID-19 in rural Idaho
New data shows a recent spike in coronavirus cases has hit Latinos in rural Idaho, an already disproportionately affected community that makes up a third of the state's cases where the race is known.
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as protests erupted for a second day in Spain on Friday against layoffs by French carmak
U. of Virginia announces in-person classes set for August
The University of Virginia announced Thursday that its campus will reopen for some in-person classes in August, with the face-to-face instruction ending by Thanksgiving.
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use
Austrian to resume flights to 37 destinations
Regular scheduled flights will resume on June 15, with destinations including London…
Peshawar's Hayatabad hospital forced to turn COVID-19 patients away over shortage of beds
The HMC has seen a rise in COVID-19 patient admitting themselves for treatment as the complex is the only one offering plasma therapy for the infections
Relatives of deceased coronavirus patient vandalise Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital
The LRH officials said that the patient’s relatives broke down the door of the coronavirus complex of the hospital
Experts warned Cameron's government the Lansley reforms would hobble Britain's epidemic response
Documents from 2010-12 show that senior public health figures believed NHS reforms would leave Britain vulnerable in a pandemic.
How many of the government's 100,000 tests make it back to the laboratory?
Coronavirus test kits are mailed out and count towards government targets, but a significant number are not being processed.
Over 50 staff of Tullow Ghana reportedly test positive for coronavirus
Panic has hit staff of Tullow Ghana after some contract workers reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Parliament encourages Coronavirus positives to boldly declare status
The Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday frowned on the poor treatment accorded people who have tested positive for the coronavirus, and called on society to avoid stigmatization, discrimination and fear of patients who have recovered from the disease.
Six districts in UE restricted from fertilizer distribution this year
Six districts in the Upper East Region have been restrained from dealing with sales and distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers due to incessant reported cases of smuggling.
Elephant poachers arrested at Vamboi
Elephants form part of the endangered species in Ghana, despite several efforts by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission to protect these animals, activities of poachers continue to prevail in some parts of the country.
Central University cuts fees by 50% over Coronavirus
Central University has reduced its fees for the 2020-2021 academic year for as much as 55% in some programmes in order to provide support to parents and students post COVID-19.
Bono East: Tuobodom gets 19.95km roads facelift project
The Techiman North District Chief Executive Peter Mensah in the Bono East Region has announced that a massive roads programme will soon kick-off to construct and rehabilitate roads across the district as government approves 19.95km Tuobodom and Aworowa town roads in fulfilment of President Nana Addo’s ‘year of Roads by promise.
Bono East: Tuobodom gets 19.95km road face-lift projects
The Techiman North District Chief Executive Hon Peter Mensah in the Bono East Region has announced that a massive roads programme will soon kick-off to construct and rehabilitate roads across the district as government approves 19.95km Tuobodom and Aworowa town roads in fulfillment of President Nana Addo’s ‘year of Roads' by promise.
Bole District: Hot rush for Brazilian grown mango that cure sicknesses
The Bole District Chief Farmer Alhaji Abdulai Allahkabo has grown a mango variety called “Pama” on his farm at Bole and there is a rush for the mango he is currently harvesting with people from all walks of life who heard of the mango moving to Bole to buy the mango, said to be medicinal.
Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus
The game will be a drug development simulator
Covid-19: Form special cell for students, HRD Minister tells universities
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that a task force has been created in UGC and NCERT to resolve the different issues of students
Why Nigerians must obey ban on inter-state travel - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria, like other countries across the world, is facing new realities. COVID-19 has forced us as individuals and countries to make difficult choices to...
Pharma chiefs see coronavirus vaccine by year-end, but challenges 'daunting'
LONDON, May 29 — Pharmaceutical company executives said yesterday that one or several Covid-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be “daunting” as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic. Well over 100 labs around...
ACLU Exploits Pandemic to Promote Abortion
The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging an FDA rule that requires women to have an in-person clinic visit to obtain drugs to induce an abortion.
Indonesia's 'new normal' comes with infection risk
The Jokowi government is keen to get the country back to work but a surge in COVID-19 cases could be just around the corner.
AFP: Bulgaria Pins Hopes on TB Vaccine Against the Coronavirus
In the worldwide battle against COVID-19, scientists are investigating whether a century-old tuberculosis vaccine might offer some additional protection against the novel coronavirus. And Bulgaria -- one of the world's leading manufacturers of the vaccine -- is holding out hope of new markets for the many millions of doses it produces each year.
Nanoscope received NIH grant to advance ultrafast laser-based gene delivery to the retina
The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.
Sales of electric vehicles increase
Portugal has seen sales of electric or hybrid cars increase in the first quarter by 57 percent, compared to the same period in 2019, but associations fear that the trend will fall due to Covid-19.
Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal
The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.
For Muzaffarpur, child-killer disease a bigger scare even in Covid times
India News: Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, which hit national headlines last year for the death of over 150 children from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), is now
Simon & Schuster names Jonathan Karp as new CEO
He replaces Carolyn Reidy, who died two weeks ago.
Jason Kenney faces criticism for incorrectly referring to COVID-19 as ‘influenza’
Alberta premier repeatedly said the novel coronavirus is a minimal threat to most people, while experts disagree
Cape Cod lifeguards fear 'catastrophe' from enforcing coronavirus social distancing while watching for sharks
The bustling beach town of Cape Cod is bracing for a heavily altered summer atmosphere as they prepare to reopen eateries in mid-June-- the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced closures all over the country.
U.S. FDA asks five firms to recall diabetes drug with high levels of probable carcinogen
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
State could see $16 million in coronavirus costs through September, panel told
Health insurance claims for 47,000 state employees stemming from COVID-19 illness could cost the state more than $16 million through September depending on how extensively stay-at-home guidance and...
Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news
It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.
Book your hotel room... But check in whenever
HOSPITALITY chiefs claim the Executive's decision to allow hotels in the north to take advance bookings "at risk" from June 8 but with no definitive dates is "causing confusion - and could lead to job losses on a massive scale".
Patients share beds as coronavirus cases overwhelm Mumbai’s hospitals
As India’s pandemic continues, in some areas the healthcare system is close to collapse
Ontario's strict rules for reopening dental clinics differ from other provinces
For dentists in Ontario, reopening their clinics means fulfilling a long list of expensive safety requirements that could be challenging to meet.
Glimmer in Covid surge: Less than 5% of all patients require critical care
Of the total 83,004 active cases on May 27, less than 3500 needed any kind of intervention -- oxygen therapy, ICU or ventilators.
Children’s Day: Centre demands policy support for development of Nigerian child
To commemorate this year’s Children’s Day, Mothers and Marginalised Advocacy Centre, MAMA Centre, has called for sustained proactive policy environment for the adequate social, cognitive, and physical development of Nigerian children.
Biophysicists reveal molecular mechanism behind light-driven sodium pumping
An international research team has for the first time obtained the structure of the light-sensitive sodium-pumping KR2 protein in its active state.
A tribute to the volunteers and stories of everyday philanthropy
In this time of uncertainty and fear, heroes rose to the occasion to lead the charge against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
The Alternate Universe: Mets at Phillies 5-28-20
We’re all depressed about what’s going on in the world regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and baseball has become collateral damage. We all need to escape, and now you can read this blog in the alter…
Tokyo hospital faces group infections as Japan fears second coronavirus wave
Infections in Tokyo rose to nearly 5,200 on Thursday, the highest among the country's 47 prefectures.
Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful
Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly in 2019
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell just 0.9% in 2019 as increasing emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants largely offset declines in the power and farm sectors, government data showed on Friday.
4 more COVID-19 deaths in Telangana; 117 fresh cases, tally now 2256
4 more people succumbed to the coronavirus in Telangana pushing the death toll to 67, while 117 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday taking the tally to 2,256, authorities said.
NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic
Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.
WATCH: Continuing education for AlphaKids at home
Raya School Co-founder and School Director Ani Almario talks about what parents can do to adapt to the realities of education at home
Coronavirus: 103yo US woman celebrates with a beer after beating COVID-19
Jennie Stejna defied the odds and celebrated in style.
Fed Govt: many Nigerians dying of common ailments
Many Nigerians are dying of common ailments because hospitals refuse to attend to people as a result of COVID-19 fear, the government lamented ..
School dormitories to be used as isolation/treatment centres
The Federal Government on Thursday hinted that hotels and schools will be considered for use as isolation and treatment centres for COVID-19 patient ...
Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala on ‘brink of community spread’ as cases spike
Kerala on Thursday reported 84 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the total to 1,088.
Registrations at Delhi University may begin on June 8
As per the tentative schedule, the first cut-off list will be released on August 11.
This USB key claims to provide “anti-5G protection” and it costs over RM1,500
Lately, there’s a lot of misinformation that links 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are incidents of people destroying mobile towers and now it appears that some scammers are cashing in on 5G radiation fears.
As Covid figures grow rapidly in TN, CM calls for Collectors’ meet
With Tamilnadu witnessing 800 plus Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will today chair a video-conference with District Collectors. Continue Reading →
Admission process to Polytechnics revamped
The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved the proposal of the Technical Education
One more COVID-19 death in Kottayam; Kerala’s toll climbs to 8
The deceased is a Thiruvalla native who was employed in Sharjah.
ANU: Job and income losses halted, confidence rising
Average hours worked increased from 32.3 per week in April to 32.8 per week in May, according to a study by the Australian National University’s (ANU) Centre for Social Research and Methods.
Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe Covid-19
Roche said in a statement that it had joined forces with Gilead for a global phase III clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of using tocilizumab combined with remdesivir in hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 pneumonia.
Ping An Voyager Fund Leads Investment in PlusDental to Enhance Modern Dentistry in Europe
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:23...
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Healthy people should wear masks only if caring for coronavirus patients, WHO says
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don’t exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the
Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as coronavirus ravages economy
TOKYO (Reuters) - The phones at the Tokyo suicide hotline start ringing as soon as it opens for its once-weekly overnight session. They don’t stop until the lone volunteer fielding calls from hundreds of people yearning to talk signs out early the next morning.
Online readiness: Guest column by Tariq Banuri
If lockdown restrictions continue universities will either have to switch to online classes or to abandon the semester
An overzealous attack on renewables
It is unlikely that Moore will come out and apologise for his new documentary or take it out of circulation
Lessons from the pandemic crisis
The failure of an effective leadership at the global level to deal with the pandemic is a major lesson one can learn
HRD Minister asks universities to form special cells to address academic issues of students due to COVID-19
Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday interacted with heads of more than 45,000 Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) across the country through a webinar hosted by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru.
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.
3 more staff of Delhi LG office test COVID-19 positive
Three more employees of the office of Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after a junior assistant was found infected with the novel coronavirus. Sources said that
Investigation launched into horrific child neglect cases in Qld
It has been confirmed that there will be an independent investigation into the alleged neglect of three children in Brisbane this week, which sent shock waves down the spines of Australians.
Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner
The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.
Rajkot: 10 faculty members resign protesting transfer of their head
Dr Gadhvicharan, head of the medicine department of the PDU Medical College, was transferred to Bhavnagar
NCDC cries out as rapid test kits black market rises
• FG to use hotels, schools as quarantine, isolation centres • Hospitals’ refusal to treat patients leads to more deaths – FG Kamarudeen Ogundele, Olaleye Aluko and Tobi Aworinde The Presidentia...
SwRI receives $1.9 million to identify potential treatments for COVID-19
Using Department of Defense supercomputers, Southwest Research Institute is virtually screening millions of drug compounds to search for and test possible treatment options for the novel coronavirus 2019.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE releases featured materials
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting will be held June 1-4, 2020.
Survey provides baseline assessment of climate-health education among health professions institutions
An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members--health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health--offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula.
Jan Shatabdi trains to operate with fewer stoppages from June 1
The Jan Shatabdi special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur/Kozhikode will lose four stops.
Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug ...
Stonewalled on mussels
Earlier this month, the Okanagan Basin Water Board reminded the public that the battle against invasive mussels hasn't gone away during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Biggest spike in daily count, India at No. 9 among worst COVID-19-hit countries
The number of daily coronavirus cases in India hit a new high today.Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally inched towards 60,000-mark
Police probe claims mum died after NHS staff gave her accidental paracetamol overdose
Laura Higginson, 30, was being treated for suspected pneumonia when she died at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside in April 2017. Her husband Antony said he only found out about the overdose when his GP gave him a copy of the post-mortem.
Three game-changing ideas for our post-pandemic world
Institutions may have faltered but, argues the FT’s innovation editor, human ingenuity will save the day
The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
In new studies that test the population more broadly, the percentage of people who have been infected so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the threshold known as herd immunity, at which the virus can no longer spread widely.
Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner
The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.
Government removes restrictions on the export of paracetamol APIs
Government has removed restrictions on the export of paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) almost three months after the curbs were put in place due to shortage of supply from China...
EDITORIAL: Emerging virus numbers identify the truly vulnerable
Forty-two percent of all COVID-19 deaths are taking place in facilities that house 0.62 percent of the U.S. population.
Senior Indonesian minister Mahfud MD slammed over ‘corona is like your wife’ remark
Coordinating Legal, Political, and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD is under fire from women’s groups and the public over a sexist remark, in which he compared the coronavirus to wives On Tuesday, during a virtual teleconference with Sebelas...
RIT scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics.
Limits on evolution revealed by statistical physics
What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity.
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
This week in the journal Frontiers, researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas where they were planted and have become invasive. They now are reducing the region's biodiversity and the habitats available for wildlife.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Paid sick leave (PSL) mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study by health economists at Georgia State and Tulane universities.
Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
15-year-old hit by brain tumour needs help
WESTERN BUREAU: Fifteen-year-old Anchovy High School student Kaylia Pinnock is in desperate need of help to get medical attention for a grade two brain tumour, which has left her facing an uncertain future and plunging her mother, Velma Latchman,...
Dialysis and COVID-19, a scary mix for renal patients
Western Bureau: The advent of COVID-19 has created a new challenge for diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease as, despite their conditions, they are forced, at least twice per week, to operate within the restrictions as it relates to social...
Unexpected joy! - Families welcome Ignite IGL Foundation care packages
AS THE residents eagerly filed on to the compound at the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre, the overcast skies contradicted the buzz of excitement and the lively chatter on the ground. Representatives from the Jamaica Red Cross and the Ignite...
Coronavirus fears slow CRH blood donations – doc
WESTERN BUREAU: Fears emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic have caused concerns about blood donations to spiral at Cornwall Regional, the hospital’s senior medical officer has said. Dr Derrick Harvey made the observation during an interview with...
‘Travel only when necessary': Railways appeals to passengers
Ministry of Railways on Friday appealed to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women, senior citizens and children below the age of 10 to travel in Shramik Express trains only when necessary. The appeal came after reports of deaths on special trains.
Heat stroke deaths: Cities need to monitor all cause mortality, says expert
Extreme heat is a major health threat in the country. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include vomiting, headaches, dehydration and diarrhea. This year, the challenge is acute, said Dr Mavalankar.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
New Delhi: With the highest spike of 7,466 more COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths reported in the past 24 hours, India's COVID-19 tally reached 1,65,799 on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of...
COVID-19 test kits now being sold in black markets, NCDC raises alarm
abuja—Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, said yesterday Nigerians have started COVID-19
Relaxation of physical distancing may increase the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario
If physical distancing measures in Ontario are relaxed too much or too quickly, the province could see hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients as well as exponential growth in deaths, concludes new research involving a University of Guelph infectious disease modeller.
Over 100 patients were discharged to Perth and Kinross care homes without a COVID-19 test in first seven weeks of pandemic
The figures were obtained by Councillor Alasdair Bailey after he had requested them from the chief officer of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Gordon Paterson at a meeting last week.
British PM Johnson eases lockdown as furore over aide continues
LONDON: The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced on Thursday (May 28), as a row ...
COVID-19: Dutch ban transport of mink after farm workers infected
THE HAGUE: Dutch authorities on Thursday (May 28) announced a nationwide ban on the transport of mink after mink farm workers were believed to ...
Deep Trouble: Russia Finally Moves To Raise Radioactive Debris From Arctic Waters
Nearly 17,000 items of radioactive debris are scattered throughout the Barents and Kara seas, dumped there over decades, mainly by the Soviet Navy. Now the Russian government has taken a major step forward toward cleaning up some of the most dangerous debris.
EU Commission aspires for treaty change on health
The European Commission has proposed a €9.4bn stand-alone programme dedicated to health known as EU4Health. The proposal is touted as a first step towards a possible Treaty change when it comes to health.
Nearly 50% of people don't know they need to isolate with less common Covid-19 symptoms
The ESRI study suggested that there was a significant gap in people’s knowledge of when to isolate.
India’s virus deaths top China's as hot spots shift to poorer nations
India is the latest country whose coronavirus death toll has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started, as hot spots shift to de
Carmageddon awaits unless work from home continues
With social distancing likely to be the norm over the next two years, the notion of sardine-packing residents into trains, buses and trams is obviously no longer viable if Australia is to contain outbreaks of COVID-19.
Jobs promise as Marston’s joins forces with Carlsberg
Jobs are likely to come to the West Midlands as it becomes the headquarters of a major new UK brewing operation.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Mt. Everest climb completes 67 years
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953, became the first to scale the 29,028 foot (8,848 metre) summit of Mount Everest.
Caution needed on cross-country Covid-19 comparisons
Countries across the world currently report widely different mortality experiences with Covid-19 and this results in apparently very different disease impacts being reported in different countries.
Home quarantine is the way forward, will require people to act responsibly: Karnataka Health Minister
"The testing protocol has to change to suit the dynamic situation. We have now decided to allow asymptomatic people who have completed a week in institutional quarantine to go for home quarantine without taking a Covid test. They do not have to take Covid testeven after 14 days if they show no symptoms," K Sudhakar said.
Karnataka: No test if you are in institutional isolation for 7 days and show no symptoms
Any person who has completed seven days of institutional quarantine will undergo a medical check-up and will be sent for seven days of home quarantine. “If the person develops symptoms during home quarantine, health department staff will guide her to the hospital,” education minister S Suresh Kumar said in Covid-19 briefing on Thursday.
Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. — Sparsely populated Lowndes County, deep in Alabama’s old plantation country, has the sad distinction of having both the state’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
Half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms and understood need to self-isolate
Almost half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms, in a controlled experiment conducted by the ESRI.
Appeal from Ministry of Railways to passengers
Indian Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country to ensure that migrants can travel back to their homes.
PUBG Mobile: How is KD calculated in PUBG?
In its most recent update, a new system of calculating K/D has been introduced in PUBG Mobile.
Free access to e-newspapers via NLB extended until further notice
Readers who have been enjoying free access to electronic newspapers through the National Library Board (NLB) can continue to do so past the circuit breaker period. The free access for library patrons to the digital editions of eight Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) newspapers...
1,018 patients discharged as MOH tweaks criteria; 373 cases yesterday
A total of 1,018 Covid-19 patients were discharged yesterday, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a change in its discharge criteria. All patients assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be sent home without having to...
Pre-school vice-principal among winners of FastJobs Excellence Awards
With pre-schools reopening on June 2, Mrs Maria Reyes is looking forward to her workplace being filled with laughter and joy again - and a little bit of crying "here and there". The 32-year-old vice-principal of Raffles Kidz International told The New Paper: "We are...
Philippines sees largest spike in infections, will still ease curbs
MANILA/JAKARTA The Philippines saw its biggest spike in coronavirus cases yesterday, with 539 new infections recorded. The fresh cases brought the nationwide tally to 15,588, of which 921 have led to deaths. The numbers are expected to rise further, the Health...
Surgeon suspended for not giving patient sufficient medical leave
An orthopaedic surgeon has been suspended for eight months for not giving a patient sufficient medical leave. Dr Kevin Yip Man Hing, who practises at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic in Gleneagles Medical Centre, was suspended last year for a similar infraction -...
Of the 13 pre-school staff who tested positive, 11 are old infections
Thirteen pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 since active screening for that group began this month, said the Health Ministry yesterday. However, subsequent testing showed that 11 of these were old infections and the staff had recovered - meaning they were no...
Strict safety measures in place for staff and shoppers: Supermarkets
Supermarkets and wet markets have emerged as potential hot spots in the effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 as several people who tested positive for the virus over the past week had visited these places for 30 minutes or more, according to the authorities. The Ministry...
91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positive
The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.
Don’t overcharge for PPE kits, justify cost to patients: Panchkula civil surgeon to pvt hospitals
Speaking to The Indian Express, Kaur said, “I had received three such complaints. This is a serious issue.”
FG to use hotels, schools as isolation centres
Our Reporters The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said the Federal Government would require hotels and school dormitories as quarantine and isolation centres because of shortage of hospit...
How behind is SA on Covid-19 testing? It depends on who you ask, but do not ask government
South Africa is anywhere between three and 10 days behind on testing, depending on whether you ask Health Minister Zweli Mkhize or his acting director-general, Dr Anban Pillay.
MAPPED | SA’s 14 Covid-19 hotspots – and the areas emerging as new hotspots
The number of Covid-19 hotspots has risen to 14, as seven new districts have shown higher numbers of coronavirus cases, leading to them being reclassified by the Department of Health.
COVID-19 Update: Virus Found in Bats is 'Closest Relative' of SARS-CoV-2; 6 Feet Not Enough to Avoid COVID-19, Experts Say
Experts discovered a new virus in bats that is currently the closest relative of SARS-CoV-2. Medical experts claimed that 6 feet is not far enough to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus.
No immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown: govt
Zafar Mirza says NCC will meet on June 1 to review situation.
Combination therapy does not show superior efficacy in newly diagnosed myeloma
The combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd) did not show superior efficacy in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma absent a high-risk disease prognosis, compared with the standard of care--bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd).
Study provides an ethical way to advance medical discovery and innovation
Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research participants could be worth millions of dollars to companies that would explore it for clues that could lead to new medicines, medical technologies, health apps, and more.
After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to virus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst industrial disaster, are now dying from coronavirus, with relatives and activists accusing the government of abando...
Delhi University admissions likely to start on June 8
In a first, the entire admission process including applications and document verification will be entirely online
National cabinet to shift focus from fighting virus to rebooting economy
While the health response to the coronavirus pandemic continues , the prime minister is hoping to elevate a debate on boosting productivity.
LibertyBus receives £400K as numbers drop by 96%
LIBERTYBUS is to be given almost £400,000 by the government after its services became financially unviable amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Double whammy
If this is the fate that awaits them for performing their already very perilous profession, our corps of medical and health professionals would surely dwindle as they would be forced to switch jobs or professions or, worse, go to greener pastures abroad.
Railways asks people with serious health issues to take trains only if necessary
Railways has been drawing flak over the last few days due to inordinate delay of Shramik Special trains.Railways have maintained that those who died in the trains were old and with chronic disease
Plan for stronger care homes lockdown to stop coronavirus spread 'was rejected'
A proposal put forward by Public Health England urging for a stronger lockdown of care homes was rejected by the Government, before 10,000 residents died of Covid-19
The future of online higher education in Pakistan
Some claim that infrastructure, access to technology and connectivity are not set up to equitably meet...
B.C. Transit expands HandyDART fleet in Victoria, with more to come
B.C. Transit has added 13 new buses to Victoria’s HandyDART fleet, with a further 15 expected to start service in Nanaimo in mid-June. The buses serve people with mobility issues that prevent . . .
How to use the toilet at a friend's house under new lockdown rules for England
The rules across England will change from Monday
Highest per-day spike of 827 positive cases in Tamil Nadu, death toll up to 145
Migrants and returnees account for more than 100 positives on Thursday
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
(This May 28 story, adds dropped word “Smart” in paragraph 4 and corrects designation in paragraph 12 to nurse, not doctor)
CM Amarinder Singh's Demand, Central Government should give 10-10 Thousand Rupees to the Poor -
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded the Central Government to provide ten thousand rupees to the poor
Worley to provide EPC services for consumer-plastics-to-BTX plant in U.S.
Worley (North Sydney, Australia) will provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for Encina’s (Houston) consumer-plastics-to benzene
French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims
The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...
Matt Hancock's obsession with hospitals has warped priorities and cost lives
The government’s chaotic approach has been to treat the sickness rather than stop the spread of the virus
Omotola Jalade reacts as her husband flies back Chinese nationals who arrived Nigeria weeks ago
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared photos of her husband, Captain Ekeinde flying out Chinese nationals who arrived Nigeria weeks ago. According to the beautiful actress, her husband was involved in flying back the Chinese
Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport
Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.
When Britain failed to protect America from a flu pandemic in China
Before Covid-19, British colonial authorities allowed a deadly flu virus to spread from Hong Kong in 1968 with devastating consequences for the US and the rest of the world – one million people died.
BAT Sues Government Over Cigarette Ban As Smokers Turn To Smoking Rooibos
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it is suing the government over its decision to extend the ban on tobacco sales
Men Hired For Sexual Fantasy Arrested After Breaking Into Wrong House Armed With Machetes
In a sex fantasy gone wrong, two men were arrested after they broke into the wrong house The two men who had been hired for the sexual fantasy were armed
Necessity of planning a good exit strategy — Farhan Kamarulzaman
MAY 29 — While the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is still in progress, we hope the government can come up with a plan for a successful exit strategy at the earliest possible moment. This should not be delayed, as the ideal time to prepare, draft and formulate a successful exit...
Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19
Four people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Banned from Wearing Face Shield Despite Being Effective Protection Against COVID-19
A flight attendant claimed that she was not allowed to wear a face shield because it does not fit in with American Airlines' 'image standards.'
Yes, websites really are starting to look more similar
Over the past few years, articles and blog posts have started to ask some version of the same question: “Why are all websites starting to look the same?"
GWM announces senior leadership for its Indian subsidiary
Auto manufacturer GWM has announced the appointment of James Yang as president for its Indian subsidiary. The company has also appointed Parker Shi as managing director for the Indian subsidiary. Continue Reading →
CMSC announces virtual experience for healthcare professionals
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is pleased to announce a state-of-the-art virtual experience for healthcare professionals to learn about the latest products, innovations, and services from industry supporters and partners to optimize MS care.
University Community Rises To The Challenge Of Creating Solutions For New Zealand’s Problems
COVID-19 disruption, microplastics disposal, pet data management and marine health are just some of the many problems tackled in this year’s Velocity Innovation Challenge competition.
Can Pneumatic Compression Help You Recover Faster?
Can fancy-looking air-filled boots play a role in our workout recovery? I asked physiology expert Dr. Jeff Martin to take a deep dive with me to find out
Science News Briefs from All Over
Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about an incredibly well-preserved horned lark ( Eremophila alpestris ), like the one pictured, that lived 46,000 years ago.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI: It was barely noon on Thursday (May 28) when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in ...
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study
Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were ...
Covid-19: The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
Rest of World News: The percentage of people who have been infected with Covid-19 across the world so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the
Fitness wearables provide early-warnings for Covid symptoms, study finds
US News: WASHINGTON DC: Preliminary research has found that constant stream of data from wearable devices such as Oura rings, Fitbits and Apple Watches reveal .
Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?
In December 2019, the coronavirus was seemingly confined to China. But, a few weeks later, the virus, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, became a global pandemic.
Odisha reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,723
63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th
People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal
Recent cases of deaths on trains were due to pre-existing medical conditions, says the Railways Minister
Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport
Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.
Why US, Europe were hit harder by Covid-19? Scientists look at regional disparities, immune system
Researchers examined differences in genetics and immune system responses, separate virus strains and regional contrasts in obesity levels and general health.
Police probe claims mum-of-two died after hospital gave her paracetamol overdose by accident and ‘didn’t tell family’
A POLICE probe has been launched over claims a mum-of-two died after NHS hospital doctors gave her a paracetamol overdose by accident and did not tell her family. Laura Higginson, 30, died during t…
Students protest cuts to Sydney University's arts and social science faculty
About 8 per cent of courses across the university's arts and social sciences faculty will be cut according to early estimates.
Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport
Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.
Thailand to further ease restrictions, shorten curfew hours
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low numbers of locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus.
Blue Impulse jets fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers
The Japan Air Self Defense Force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic. As a team of six T-4 training jets streaked across a clear blue sky shortly after noon, doctors and nurses…
Coronavirus: Delhi to allow use of wood for cremating patients as bodies pile up in morgues
Using wood for the cremation of bodies was not permitted earlier for the fear of increasing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19
Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids
Ahead of its World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, the World Health Organisation says 44 million children aged 13 to 15 are smoking.
Marko on his Marko's: "It doesn't help at all, there's no logic behind it"
Helmut Marko would not be Helmut Marko if he reacted at the cutting edge to the aid measures and the measures in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Red Bull Racing adviser is not entirely satisfied with the work of the Austrian authorities and expects his hotels to continue to suffer losses for the time being.
Australian Pubs to Offer Free Beer as Breweries Rolling Out Free Kegs
It's been two months since pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to shut their doors in Australia due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a lockdown, which the...
Dentists to reopen in less than two weeks but expect very long waits to be seen
Britain's chief dental officer has asked people to be patient as practices get up and running.
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths recorded as confirmed cases rise to 24,841
A further nine people have died after contracting Covid-19 according to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Thursday. There have now been a total 1,639 Covid-19 relat...
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new virus cases emerge
Coronavirus total cases is 11,402 with 269 deaths
Covid-19 infections rise dramatically in France
Fatalities continue to drop but dramatic rise in cases presents possibility of second wave
Novavax to buy Serum Institute plant to produce 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses
While experts have predicted that a shot will likely take 12-18 months to develop, vaccines are seen by world leaders as the only real way to restart their stalled economies after months of sweeping lockdown
Shocking moment man smashes into car windscreen after he runs into the road clutching a beer bottle and is knocked off his feet
A driver in Moscow got a fright when a man ran into the road and smashed into their car. The man flew off the bonnet and his beer went flying, before he dashed off, leaving a huge crash in the windscreen.
The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on the back of a flying eagle owl
This is the moment a black drongo appears to touch down on the back of an Indian eagle owl. The birds fly mere inches away from each other before the drongo prepares for landing.
What is the NHS Test and Trace system and how does it work?
The NHS Test and Trace system, a scheme that will help people with Covid-19 to track down those they have come into contact with, has been officially launched. At the daily coronavirus press
Iran to continue nuclear work despite sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.
UK PM unveils ‘limited’ easing of lockdown
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled some “limited” and “cautious” easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures.
Burundi's First Lady airlifted to Nairobi after contracting Covid-19
VIP infected with Coronavirus
Kaspersky CEO: Cyberattacks on hospitals during COVID-19 considered terrorist attacks
As the world reels from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the virtual world is also susceptible to cyberattacks during the time of crisis. In fact, cybersecurity researchers over at Kaspersky have previously discovered that malicious parties have taken advantage of the current situation with a host of scams and malware attacks on unsuspecting parties.
Covid-19: SA deaths rise to 577, National Health Laboratory Service employee dies
A total of 27 403 new positive Covid-19 cases and 25 additional deaths have been recorded in South Africa, according to Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize.
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency says its Solar Orbiter will unexpectedly pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days.
Coronavirus: How government plan will test and protect Tayside
Health chiefs have been sharing how the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy will work in Tayside.
Delhi University likely to start registration process for admission to UG courses from 8 June; tentative first cut-off list to be out by 11 Aug
The University of Delhi may begin the registration process for admission to various courses on 8 June. The university’s standing committee of the academic council will decide in its meeting today if the tentative schedule prepared by the admissions department should be passed.
Hello and welcome: Robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546
The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.
People will have to limit contact for a long time into the future – expert
People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.
Home quarantine patients to be placed in Navotas CIF, hospital
THE Navotas City Government will place persons confirmed positive for coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 who were still under home quarantine to the community isolation facility (CIF) while those who have higher risk for severe complications due to certain health conditions will be admitted to Navotas City Hospital.
P1.3M shabu seized from Nigerian, 3 Pinoys in Bacoor
CALABARZON policemen yesterday arrested a Nigerian national and his three Filipino cohorts after they conspired to sell an estimated P1.3 million worth of shabu to an undercover officer in Bacoor City, Cavite, Police Regional Office 4-A director, Brigadier General Vicente D. Danao Jr. said.
Build, Build. Build projects resume
THE Department of Public Works and Highways announced that infrastructure projects under the government’s Build, Build, Build Program in various places nationwide have recommenced, which will fuel government’s bounce back plan to help the economy recover quickly.
Coronavirus company news summary – Sibanye-Stillwater reports outbreak – Axora launch smart mining platform – South Africa to lift restrictions on miners
29 May Sibanye-Stillwater has reported 51 positive Covid-19 cases at its Thembelani shaft located in Rustenburg. The company tested employees...Read More...
Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen
As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.
Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States. State TV cited a statement from the country’s nuclear department saying the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on two Iranian nuclear
This Man At a Quarantine Centre in Bihar’s Buxar Eats 40 Chapatis, 10 Plates of Rice Daily
Due to his large diet, a shortage of food grains and other food supplies was reported following which administrative officials paid a visit to the centre.
How Faster Disbursements Can Help Solve Patients’ Payment Pain Points
The Faster Healthcare Payments Report examines the how payment modernizations to accelerate patient disbursements help them afford healthcare's high costs.
Anxiety mounts over COVID-19 spread in Kogi after index cases
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced two cases of the coronavirus in Kogi. Although those were the state's index cases,
Delhi High Court seeks report from govt on lack of facilities to cremate COVID-19 patients' dead bodies
Observing that this was violative of the rights of the dead, the court has sought a detailed status report from the Delhi government.
Govt intends to reopen schools at end of August
The Government intends to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August, the Taoiseach has said.
Medical certificate required to reenter S. Korea from June
From June, foreign residents of South Korea have to provide a medical certificate showing they do not have symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, to reenter the country. The ministry said the new disease control policy applies to people leaving the country after June, including long-term residency permit holders. The certificate has to be issued within the...
Scientists revise timelines for coronavirus spread
The first confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and the United States, discovered in January, did not ignite the epidemics that followed, according to a close analysis of hundreds of viral genomes.
China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers
BEIJING (Reuters) - China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling domestic installations, a draft plan issued by the country’s industrial ministry showed on Friday.
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck Earth at ‘Deadliest Possible Angle,’ New Research Suggests
When the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth, it struck at an angle that maximised its destructive potential, according to new computer simulations of the catastrophic event.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha 3 patch to be released today, more invitations on the way
This week's Flight Simulator news update brings information regarding a patch for Alpha build 1.3.11.0, the finally released Feature Discovery Series Episode 8 on instrument flight rules, and more.
Burundi's First Lady Airlifted to Kenya After Contracting Covid-19
The emergency evacuation was conducted despite Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta announcing that the borders had...
‘Are we animals?’: Patients in UP Covid-19 hospital protest against lack of water, food
The incident took place at the L1 category hospital in the state’s Kotwa Bani area after authorities reportedly failed to restore water supply.
7466 New Cases with 175 Deaths reported in last 24 hours -
New cases of corona virus are increasing in the country very rapidly and the number of people who lost their
Delhi records 1,106 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours, highest spike since outbreak
The national capital has recorded 1,106 new cases of coronavirus taking the tally to 17,387, besides 82 deaths, out of which 13 occurred in last 24 hours.
You will NEVER know who got you locked up under Test and Trace system: Fears secrecy could leave programme at risk of pranks or people maliciously naming someone they have not even seen
People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will not be told who has named them when they are asked to self-isolate for two weeks.
How to Build a Better Child Care System
The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
PARIS/LONDON/MILAN, May 27 (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.
Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite U.S. sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.
NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now hits 6064
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...
NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 6064
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...
Delhi: More than 1,000 Covid cases reported second day in a row; 13 deaths in last 24 hrs
Jain said as many as 7,846 people, who had contracted the virus, have recovered, out of which 351 recovered in the last 24 hours.
Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients
The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.
Coronavirus: Transformed Headley Court Battles 'New Upsurge' In Aftercare Demand
The former defence rehabilitation facility re-opened as the NHS Seacole Centre in response to COVID-19.
SPONSORED: Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid
The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.
Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients in Meerut, trigger panic
A troop of monkeys attacked a lab technician who was carrying samples of suspected Covid-19 patients for testing and ran away after snatching three samples.
Special Times Call for Special Measures – InfraTec Responds to the Effects of the Corona Pandemic
With the current corona crisis, the world is facing a multitude of challenges. First and foremost is the protection of public health.
BJD leader, 2 others die in fire mishap in Odisha
The deceased are president of Berhampur Central Co-operative Bank (BCCB) Alekh Choudhury (69), his brother-in-law Bhagaban Patra (84) and caretaker Sunil Behera (19).
50% of Indians will have Covid-19 by Dec, 90% will never know about it: Report
The number of cases of novel coronavirus will increase after Lockdown 4.0 ends, warned V Ravi, Head of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), and nodal
How to help the public overcome Covid-19 stigma
The government is moving to curb violence toward healthcare workers. But to dispel the fear and myths around the violence, community leaders, organisations, celebrities and the media must partake in responsible messaging
Nurse with COVID did not reveal trip to Malaysia
A nurse being investigated over a COVID-19 case in a Queensland town went to Malaysia in late March but didn't tell contact tracers, a representative says.
Student at Keilor Downs secondary school in Melbourne tests positive to coronavirus
A school in Melbourne's northwest has closed for cleaning after a student tested positive to coronavirus.
Florida committees on reopening schools, campuses holding final meetings Friday
Committees established by two groups, the Florida Education Association (FEA) and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), to examine the best way to reopen public schools and campuses will hold their final meetings on Friday.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Isko: MIDCC needs frontliners
THE city government of Manila is in need of frontliners for its Manila Infectious Disease Control Center .(MIDCC) located at the Sta. Ana Hospital.
Mandaluyong prioritizes safety of trikers, passengers
THE Mandaluyong City Government said it will only allow tricycle drivers to operate if they will test negative for COVID-19 to ensure their safety and the safety of passengers.
Mumbai coronavirus update: 99% ICU beds in hospitals are occupied, says BMC
Mumbai, India's financial hub, recorded over 35,000 coronavirus cases.Out of 645 ICU beds in Mumbai, 99% were occupied, according to the data released by BMC
India victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy dying of coronavirus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst industrial disaster, are now dying from the novel coronavirus, with relatives and activists accusing the government of abandoning them and withholding treatment.
Government reviews Bev Q amidst mounting complaints from the public
Mounting exasperation among the public over the glitches in the smartphone-based liquor purchase application, Bev Q, has forced the government to rethink its plans.Excise Minister T. P. Ramakrishnan h
Two more positive cases in Mandya
Two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Mandya district on Friday, taking the district’s total figure to 257.The new patients, P-2548 and P-2549, a 10-year-old boy and a 50-year-old
Monkeys run away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician
Alarms have been sounded as locals fear the infection might spread following the bizarre incident reported at the Meerut Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Bullring and Grand Central back to full opening on June 15
Birmingham city centre's Bullring and Grand Central has announced that it will officially re-open on 15 June, in line with the latest guidance from the Government.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Over half of NI Covid deaths were care home residents
More than 700 people in Northern Ireland have died as a result of coronavirus, over half of whom were residents of care homes, according to figures released today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
While India is easing a more than two-month long nationwide lockdown that was aimed at reining in the spread of the disease, the battle against the virus rages within its strained hospital system.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning relatives looked on, as a body bag was loaded into an ambulance and taken away to a cemetery.
What Goes On Inside A Printer?
Printing: it’s not something we really think about, is it? We press a button, wait for our page to come out and walk away – until we need to print
Corona Havoc Continues in Karnataka, 178 New Cases reported in last 24 hours -
In Karnataka, cases of corona virus infected are increasing very rapidly, in the last 24 hours, the report of 178
Authorities report 13 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from Pakistan
Hong Kong reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of them imported cases from Pakistan Among the infections are a family cluster of five, which includes a mother and her three kids who went to Pakistan in January to attend a relative's wedding...
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Want Tom Cruise to inspire kids to be the next Elon Musk: NASA chief
Cruise’s upcoming film will be the first Hollywood project to be shot aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
'Travel only if essential': Railways appeals to passengers as coronavirus spreads
The appeal from Indian Railways comes days after nine people reportedly died on-board Shramik Special trains being run for ferrying stranded migrants in parts of the country in the wake of coronavirus-induced lockdown
Most Coronavirus patients with mild symptoms can stay home: Delhi CM
Till Thursday, there were 16,281 positive cases in the national capital Delhi with 8,470 active cases. Out of these, 4,227 are kept in home isolation.
HEC Paris in Qatar to run online information session
HEC Paris, will be running an online information session about its degree programs on Wednesday, June 3, from 4pm to 5pm, Qatar time. During this session, prospective participants can meet HEC Paris in Qatar admissions team remotely to learn more about accelerating their career path by studying in one of the world’s most prestigious business schools.
GU-Q scholars examine most pressing issues of COVID-19 crisis
Top scholars from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) in the fields of history, political science, ethics, Gulf studies, and theology have come together to examine the most pressing issues of the COVID-19 crisis through a series of virtual panel discussions hosted by GU-Q’s Dean, Dr. Ahmad Dallal.
COVID-19 webinar series by WCM-Q brings expert medical opinion to community
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a live webinar series to allow the healthcare community in Qatar to discuss the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact, recommended responses and treatment protocols.
88-year-old Qatari man cured of COVID-19; family hails the care given at HMGH
An 88-year-old Qatari man, believed to be the oldest patient to recover from COVID-19 in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital, earlier this week. He has spent 11 days at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) and discharged after recovering.
‘We had to overcome fear’: the unsung heroes caring for Americans as deaths pass 100,000
Doctors, nurses and millions of others are helping during the pandemic – by delivering food, making masks, and working at homeless shelters, in palliative care and at nursing homes
US anti-vaxxers aim to spread fear over future coronavirus vaccine
Anti-vaxxers’ influence and power could affect Americans’ willingness to take a Covid-19 vaccine, experts warn
Another returning resident tests positive for coronavirus in Leyte
An OFW from Hilongos town in Leyte province tests positive for the virus. The patient is the latest of 3 returning residents confirmed with the virus in the Eastern Visayas
FALSE: Malunggay and kamias tea cure for COVID-19
While some home remedies may alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, WHO says there is still no registered cure for the disease as of May 29
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
Concerns rise with the surge of 6,000 new infections being detected daily this week
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes, 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey shows
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — One in five adults or about 3.9 million people aged 18 years and above in Malaysia, suffer from diabetes, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba when presenting the findings at the Health Ministry here...
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Covid-19: No agreement between private health sector and govt over treatment tariffs
Epidemiologists are expecting that thousands of Covid-19 patients will need hospitalisation, but private doctors and the government are still haggling over tariffs.
Indonesia minister slammed for ‘virus is like your wife’ remarks
An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archipelago.
Only 8 Newly Infected with COVID-19 in Bulgaria on May 29
Only 8 new cases of coronavirus were proven for the day, 3 of them were admitted to hospital. They were found in the districts of Sofia (5 cases), Vidin (1 case), Pazardzhik (2 cases).
Bulgaria Lifts 14-Day Quarantine, It Remains for 8 Countries Only
"We are removing the 14-day quarantine from 1st of June for the arriving Bulgarian and foreign citizens from the European Union, including Serbia and Northern Macedonia. However, for the eight countries in Europe with the highest number of COVID-19 patients, the imposition of a 14-day quarantine will remain, explained Assoc.
Shamika Ravi plagiarism row: ISB says economist 'not permanent faculty'; Brookings pulls 2019 paper from website
Two days after the Indian Express withdrew a piece by economist Shamika Ravi over allegations of plagiarism, the Indian School of Business took to Twitter to state that Ravi was not a permanent faculty at the institute, but rather an adjunct faculty who
COVID-19: Maintain 20 feet distance from people to avoid infection
Maintaining a 6 feet distance from the next person to avoid COVID-19 infection may no longer hold true. A new study says that 20 feet is the new minimum.
Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Indian Railways Appeals To Vulnerable Persons To Avoid Non-Essential Travel By Trains
The Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country.
Carluke man suffering from coronavirus met newborn great-granddaughter via Zoom call
Staff at University Hospital Wishaw arranged the special moment.
Covid-19: Sun Pharma gets approval for clinical trial of Nafamostat
Covid-19: Nafamostat was found to be the most potent drug and was able to inhibit virus entry at very low concentrations, consistent with findings from Japan and German labs.
Irish-focused study finds no evidence that Covid-19 was transmitted in schools before government closures
The authors suggest that evidence of transmission among school children has yet to emerge.
What COVID-19 means for the Japan-U.S. alliance
With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can Japan and the U.S. keep deterrence robust?
Six deadly lockdown sins
The lockdowns across the world will likely kill more people than they saved.
Foreign returnee, another test positive in Mysuru
A foreign returnee and an inter-State traveller tested positive to COVID-19 in Mysuru on Friday.This is the first case of an international traveller contracting the disease on return to Mysuru.The 28-
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Railways appeals persons with co-morbidities, senior citizens, children below 10 to avoid travel on 'Shramik' specials
This comes after reports of deaths in special trains being run to transport stranded migrant workers from different parts of the country.
More than 38,000 doctors volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
On March 25, the government had made an appeal to doctors, including the retired ones, to come forward and join the efforts to fight the pandemic. "38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic," an official said.
Pontardawe-based care recruitment company finds 100 extra staff in 10 weeks
One care manager stated that the without the National Bank of Medical & Care Professionals they would have been 'up a creek without a paddle'
Majority of those who died with Covid-19 had underlying condition, figures reveal
The median age of those who died after contracted the coronavirus is 83, the figures reveal.
Sanofi's head of vaccines leaves for smaller competitor Ipsen
PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi’s head of vaccines David Loew will quit to become chief executive of Ipsen from July 1, the two French drugmakers said on Friday.
Indian-origin doctor Rajesh Gupta who worked during coronavirus pandemic found dead in UK hotel
An Indian-origin doctor Rajesh Gupta was found dead in a hotel in the United Kingdom on Monday where he was staying with his family to protect them from the novel coronavirus pandemic, reported HT.
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
PARIS (AP) — France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The...
Baby with two mouths has operation to remove one of them
Warning: Graphic content.
More than half of coronavirus victims were care home residents
Care home residents made up more than half the number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland, accoring to new figures.
Two-Mile-Borris' Blackcastle Farm sausages for Aldi from this Sunday
The amazing 1% fat beef sausages will be on sale from this Sunday for a week as part of Aldi Grow project
Russia sees highest Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in row
Highest deaths due to rise in patients suffering from more severe symptoms, says official
Coronavirus vaccine: Pfizer CEO claims COVID-19 medicine could be ready by October-end
American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is conducting clinical trials with German firm BioNTech on several probable vaccines in Europe and the United States
Monkeys steal coronavirus test samples at Meerut Medical College; create panic
Doctors collected the samples from the patients again but the incident has sparked fear in the area as the samples believed to be of coronavirus patients are still with the monkeys
S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
Newborn baby is saved after it was found buried alive with just its foot poking out of the ground in India
This is the miraculous moment a newborn baby buried alive in India is saved by villagers who spotted his foot poking out the ground.
New iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'
The Southern Antilles iguana has a unique DNA profile and distinct bodily features including horns on its nose, a high crest and dark brown eyes. It had been misidentified as the common green iguana.
Two Cheers For Unfiltered Information
In the early hours of December 31st, 2019 weeks before the coronavirus was recognized as a budding pandemic, Taiwanese Centers for...
Sanofi says ‘no favoritism’ when COVID-19 vaccines become available
There are now 110 candidate vaccines for COVID-19, which the DOH is eyeing to be given primarily to 'vulnerable' sectors of the population
Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park
Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.
Nepali Sherpa wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to coronavirus
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to add another feather in his cap - a ninth ascent. But
Russia reports record toll of 232 new COVID-19 deaths
Country now has third-highest number of coronavirus infections after US and Brazil
Got $3,000? Here Are 3 Great Biotech Stocks to Buy Right Now
One big biotech and two small biotechs especially stand out as attractive picks.
BJD leader, two others die in fire mishap in Odisha
BJD leader Alekh Choudhury and two others were asleep in his house at Gosaninuagaon, when an air-conditioner caught fire due to an electric short circuit in the early hours. The victims, trapped inside the smoke-filled house, were rescued and rushed to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared them brought dead, a senior police officer said.
COVID-19 quarantine centres brace storms of complaints
All of the 1463 stranded returnees from Chennai who arrived Dimapur on May 22, were despatched to various quarantine centres at Dimapur and Kohima.
Healthcare facilities see 80% fall in revenue: Survey
The Covid-19 pandemic has left the Indian private healthcare sector in acute financial distress, a new survey said on Friday adding that the healthcare facilities in the country have witnessed at least 80 per cent fall in average revenue.
Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients
In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, reports India Today.
Aquaculture industry set to be a boon for Northern Australian economy
Northern Australian aquaculture is set to increase its production five-fold to exceed $1.34 billion in value and produce more than five times its current volume of fish, prawns and other seafood products ...
In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology
In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media. This is not so ...
India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides
Decades of lobbying by rights activists and environmentalists to ban hazardous pesticides in India that are prohibited elsewhere in the world appear to be making progress following a 14 May government ...
Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis
Government measures to arrest the economic impact of COVID-19 have helped stop further job losses and declines in working hours, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts
WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.
EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU continued their fall in 2018, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog. Emissions fell by 2.1% compared with 2017, to a level 23% l...
Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19
News-Medical spoke to Lewis Spurgin about a new study that looked at 'real world' movement data and social contact to understand the spread of COVID-19.
'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation
Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.
Inertia and the power grid: A guide without the spin
The power grid is evolving to include ever-higher levels of wind and solar generation—which do not provide inertia, historically a key source of grid reliability. Should system planners and operators ...
How to develop accurate and efficient methods for audiovisual content management
Audiovisual media content is not only an essential tool for communication and entertainment, it is also seen as a useful source of modern history. To enable everyone to benefit from such informative documents, ...
Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking
“With so many Kiwis now keen to quit smoking, the Government needs to press play on its long-promised public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. World Smokefree Day this Sunday provides the perfect platform,” says Ben Pryor, Co-director of Vapo and Alt New Zealand.
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi
AIIMS is planning to restore limited OPD and non-emergency services in a phased manner for which the talks are on with all departments, said a doctor.
One more case in Shivamogga
One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie
Greece bans Brits when it reopens to tourists due to poor coronavirus record
Greece has released its latest travel advice and told millions of Brits hoping for a summer holiday to Greece that they're not welcome when the country reopens to tourists next month
Barbicide and seduction tips from the man who cut Elvis’ hair
Even in the '80s he was an 'old time' barber. Getting a haircut in those days was an act of trust, an egalitarian exchange.
Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown
As part of the I’m In campaign, Leeds City Colleage have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support
World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women
Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.
Government poised to announce Austria GP decision
A decision about whether F1's 2020 season can restart in Austria is now imminent.
England to allow groups of six to meet outdoors as UK's COVID-19 lockdown eases
The changes come in over two months after the UK went into lockdown to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus on March 23 and has resulted in a death toll of over 37,800.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
Monkeys grabbed and fled with the blood samples of four Covid-19 patients, says doctor
Functioning of Delhi HC, subordinate courts to remain suspended till June 14
The Delhi High Court has extended the suspension of its functioning, along with that of its subordinate courts, till June 14, keeping in view the prevailing situation regarding the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19.
Monkeys steal coronavirus samples after attacking lab technician in India, sparking fears it could spread contamination
The monkeys took three samples Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, India, today. Police say there is a risk of the infection spreading as the monkeys move around residential areas.
Vande Bharat Mission: Stranded Indians start returning from South America and Africa, Indian Navy reaches Madagascar with supplies
Around 300 Indians returned from far away countries in South America including Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Portugal.
Russia reports record toll of new virus deaths
Health officials report a total of 4,374 deaths and 387,623 cases as of May 29, the third-highest number of infections in the world after the United States and Brazil
COVID-19: UAE announces 2 deaths, 638 new coronavirus cases and 412 recoveries
Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UAE is now 33,170
Bahrain reports 300 new COVID-19 cases
Total recoveries from the coronavirus rise to 5,491
UK joins COVID-19 High Performance Computing consortium
Consortium is attempting to use supercomputers in the quest to find cures for COVID-19.
NHS Test and Trace data will be stored for two decades
NHS will keep personally identifiable data of coronavirus patients and their contacts for a long duration, a move that has prompted concerns among security experts
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise.
NASA And SpaceX Are About To Retry Their Historic Astronaut Launch. Here's How To Watch.
After weather conditions postponed the scheduled launch for Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX's historic launch to send two astronauts to the International Space
Biological Warfare Expert Explains Why You Should Never Get In A Las Vegas Pool
A specialist in biological and chemical warfare has explained why he believes you should never get in a Las Vegas pool, and it's a rollercoaster. Author Da
Baby born with two mouths due to 'extremely rare' condition - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
A baby girl has been born with two mouths due to a condition so rare that it has only been seen in 35 recorded cases since 1900.Doctors were...
4 Mombasa Patients Succumb To COVID-19 As Positive Cases Jump To 1,745
Kenya has recorded 127 newly detected infections after testing a 3,831 sample size.Addressing reporters at Afya House during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the tol
Data-relay satellite ready for service
The second node in the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed is ready to go into service.
127 New cases of Coronavirus confirmed; total hits 1745
The new cases are all Kenyans
Facing COVID Without a Home, Without Health Care
The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for homeless people, ripping through overcrowded shelters where many of the residents test positive.
Sappi donates essential items and products for Covid-19 relief
Sappi’s procurement department is also busy sourcing gloves and hand soap which will be added to the list of items to be donated.
IoT labels will help consumers figure out which devices are spying on them
When hungry consumers want to know how many calories are in a bag of chips, they can check the nutrition label on the bag. When those same consumers want to check the security and privacy practices of ...
Louis Ng urges Govt to provide more help to older women trying to have children through IVF
Louis Ng urges Govt to provide more help to older women trying to have children through IVF
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook children: WHO
GENEVA: Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization ...
SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth
This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.
New survey data reveals that nearly half of patients are forgoing care amid the pandemic
A Kaiser Family Foundation poll revealed that 48% of US patients have either deferred or skipped medical care as a result of the pandemic.
Young women in Ireland report being loneliest in EU, study finds
The findings were the first published from Eurofound’s living, working and Covid-19 online survey.
Amid Covid-19 rise, Delhi HC suspends functioning till June 14
All the benches of the high court would, however, take up urgent matters through video conferencing as per the roster.The high court has also ordered for the suspension of the functioning of its subordinate courts till the same date i.e. June 14
Coronavirus | ICMR-NIN to take up rapid survey for COVID-19 in twin cities hotspots
The NIN director said this programme is being taken up in five containment zones or hotspot clusters selected randomly.
Marauding monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests
A band of marauding monkeys has attacked a laboratory technician and stolen three Covid-19 test samples, raising fears they will infect themselves and then spread the deadly disease to humans. The worker was attacked outside a medical college in Meerut, northern India, while transporting samples from
City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism
The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method. The city initially reported 636 coronavirus-related deaths for April, a figure
Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis’ gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the
Tackling corona around the world
A long-term lock-down policy during which schools and work are also shut down, however, would cost much more but save fewer additional lives. This would likely leave society worse off.
Xi replies to letter from scientific, technological workers
President Xi Jinping on Friday encouraged scientific and technological workers across China to make new and greater contributions to building China into a global power in science and technology.
Bangladesh reports 2,523 new virus cases, a daily record; deaths hit 582
Bangladesh has reported a record 2,523 new coronavirus cases in a day, bringing the tally of infections to 42,844.
City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method.
102 New Corona Cases in 24 Hours, 602 Infected so far -
The havoc of the global epidemic corona virus continues in Uttarakhand, within the last 24 hours, 102 new Corona positive
Madhya Pradesh: Samples of 1,700 people taken for ICMR's COVID-19 survey
Samples of people collected from four districts in Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Dewas, Ujjain and Gwalior, who have not shown any symptoms of this disease.
Podcast: Why do people think 5G makes them sick?
In this episode of the Engadget Podcast, we explore why some people think 5G (and lots of other wireless tech) makes them sick. Omer van den Bergh, a tenured professor of Health Psychology, breaks down his research for us,.
Panic Grips Residents of Indian City of Meerut as Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Blood Samples - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been under a lockdown since March due to the fear of COVID-19 spread. As the restrictions are easing in their fourth phase, India’s...
Coronavirus: People 'will have to limit contact for a long time into the future'
People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.
5205 recoveries, 1993 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths in Qatar on May 29
The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 1993 new confirmed cases of corona virus (Covid-19), with 5205 people having recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in the State of Qatar to 20,604 cases. The Ministry also announced 3 new deaths from the virus.
Here’s what to expect as SpaceX launches its first human crew to space
What you need to know about the first orbital launch from the US in a decade.
Cyril Dix obituary
Other Lives: Research physicist who helped establish the standard definition of a metre
After flak over Shramik, Rlys says only 71 out of 3,840 trains diverted
Over the past few days, at least nine people lost their lives in different Shramik trains, for which the reasons were allegedly lack of supply of food and water
Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%
At present there are three clinical trials underway to test nafamostat in Covid19 patients around the world
Greece open for travel from June 15th
The tourism ministry on Friday announced the list of countries for which Greece's borders will be "open" from June 15th, with flights permitted to land in
West Bengal-bound Shramik Special leaves Ashokapuram Station carrying 1,520 migrants
SWR Mysuru Division runs 10 Shramik trains till today facilitating 14,066 passengers to reach their homes Mysore/Mysuru: The tenth ‘point-to-point’ Shramik Special train from South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, carrying 1,520 migrants, left Ashokapuram (Mysuru) Station today at 1 pm for New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. This train is being run as per the...
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Scientists around the world doubt the data integrity of the study which led to the WHO suspending trials on hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19
New record high: PH confirms 1,046 more coronavirus cases
The Philippines has 16,634 coronavirus cases as of Friday, May 29
Number of health workers infected with coronavirus reaches 2,480
The Department of Health reports 28 new coronavirus cases among health workers
Saudi Arabia facilitates the return of 450,000 Umrah pilgrims
Over 60,000 were sent back to their countries through special flights during Eid holidays
Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here
Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.
‘Feisty’ 103-year-old woman celebrates with beer after beating COVID-19
To celebrate her recovery from COVID-19, 103-year-old Jennie Stejna enjoyed an ice-cold beer, something she loved but hadn’t had in a long time.
Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles
At the atomic level, a glass of water and a spoonful of crystalline salt couldn't look more different. Water atoms move around freely and randomly, while salt crystals are locked in place in a lattice. ...
Study examines black male youth reactions to social media videos of community violence
New research from the Race and Opportunity Lab in the Center for Social Development sheds light on youths' reactions to social media videos showing violence in their communities.
Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...
SpaceX Starship Launch Insurance Requirement Jumps To $198 Million
Aerospace manufacturer SpaceX was granted a license for suborbital flights by the FAA yesterday, which included new insurance costs.
Machete-wielding sex burglar cleared after Aussie fantasy goes wrong
A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man's home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house.
FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19
The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.
TN breaks all earlier records: 874 test positive for Covid-19
Tamilnadu today witnessed its biggest ever increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with a whopping 874 persons testing positive for Covid-19 in a single day. Continue Reading →
SARS: How India tackled previous coronavirus outbreak
Like novel coronavirus, SARS coronavirus outbreak had happened during winters in China. But unlike Covid-19 pandemic, India largely remained insulated from coronavirus outbreak back then. A story to think it over
Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples
A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.
The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed
The coronavirus pandemic has sped up changes that were already happening across society, from remote learning and work to e-health, supply chains and logistics, policing, welfare and beyond. Big tech ...
Flexible low-voltage high-frequency organic thin-film transistors
Electronic applications on unconventional substrates that require low-temperature processing methods have primarily driven the development of organic thin-film transistors (TFTs) in the past few decades. ...
Number Of Discharged Covid-19 Patients Surpasses Active Cases In Madhya Pradesh’s Indore
On Thursday, as many as 117 patients were discharged from three hospitals in Indore after recovering from Covid-19.
‘Africa is in mid-morning of COVID-19 crisis’
Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African governments will have to go slow on lifting some of the lockdown measures they instituted to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention have said. Speaking at a virtual press …
Toronto's mayor admits Ontario should take regional approach to reopening
Toronto's mayor believes that the Ontario government should take a more regionalized approach to restarting the economy.
Coronavirus: FAO seeks $350 million to fight hunger
The FAO said some 820 million people around the world are experiencing chronic hunger – not eating enough caloric energy, to live normal lives.
Child and Family Commission to examine alleged abuse cases
Two cases of alleged child neglect that have emerged in Brisbane this week will be independently investigated by the Queensland Child and Family Commission.
How the world's largest and fastest supercomputers are being used to understand the coronavirus | ZDNet
The UK is the first country outside the US to join the COVID-19 High Performance Computing consortium, which provides access to the world's fastest supercomputers for work on tackling the pandemic.
Why 15 US states suddenly made masks mandatory
America’s 180 on masks, explained.
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike in cases; tally past 20,000
The death toll in the state increased to 154 after nine more fatalities were reported since Thursday.A total of 11,313 patients have been discharged or cured of the highly contagious disease, including 765 such patients discharged today
Why this road along Vaseux Lake was a popular spot for early photographs
The Vaseux Lake bluffs provided lots of camera fodder for pioneer motorists.The large outcropping with a corner blasted out along the edge of Vaseux Lake mu
Monkeys run off with blood samples of four COVID-19 patients in India
A troop snatched test samples from a laboratory technician at a medical college, authorities say
Aston Martin Begins Reproduction Of The DB5; 55 Years Since Its Original Run
The Aston Martin DB5 is one of the most legendary and iconic vehicles to be made famous by the silver screen. Specifically, its shot to stardom was thanks
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, is one of
American Airlines flight attendant criticizes carrier for banning face shields during flights
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‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise the European lighting industry
Wilfred Pohl explains how the customisable and sustainable ‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise European lighting in the workplace
Cross River takes a swipe on FG over COVID-19, we should be your pride, not your shame
Cross River state government has taken swipe on the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state as regards the coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19.
Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission
A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine, set out to find more
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday.
IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine
Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.
GSK plans to produces one billion doses of vaccine adjuvant for COVID-19
GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
J&J's Ebola vaccine wins EU regulatory panel backing
(Reuters) - A panel of the European health regulator on Friday recommended approving Johnson & Johnson’s two-dose experimental vaccine for Ebola in the European Union.
Solitons from new fibre laser could improve eye surgery
Short and powerful pulses are held together by high-order dispersion
7 More New Corona cases in Nagaland, Total number of Patients are 25 now -
So far more than 1 lakh 65 thousand people have been infected due to dangerous corona virus infection in India,
The world’s first integrated power-to-X-to-power hydrogen gas turbine demonstrator
With the HyflexPower project, a consortium — made up of Engie Solutions (Paris, France), Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Munich, Germany), Centrax
One in five people visiting UK will be monitored with random phone calls
No plans have been announced to deter the 80 per cent of arrivals who aren't selected for monitoring from breaking quarantine.
The problem with 'shielding' people from coronavirus? It's almost impossible
We can’t simply ‘cocoon’ our most vulnerable when they rely on others for care and services, say public health academics Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei
Itogon's first COVID-19 patient a jail officer at NBP
Mayor Victor Palangdan of Itogon town in Benguet says the patient most probably contracted the disease in the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa where he is assigned
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency said Friday that its Solar Orbiter probe will pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days and scientists plan to switch on its instruments early to conduct some 'bonus science.'
Coronavirus kills infant in Switzerland, say authorities
GENEVA, May 29 — An infant has died from the coronavirus in Switzerland, its first child fatality from the pandemic, authorities said today. Switzerland registered two new virus deaths in the past 24 hours, one of which was the infant, said Stefan Kuster, the new head of the country’s...
New study reveals long-term impact of disaster-related school closures
Interrupting schooling has deep and long-lasting effects on children, shows a study from Oxford, which is based on research, into the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that has relevance for other disasters, ...
Smart windows that self-illuminate on rainy days
Smart windows that automatically change colors depending on the intensity of sunlight are gaining attention as they can reduce energy bills by blocking the sun's visible rays during summer. But what about ...
A non-destructive method of analysing molecules in cells
When investigating how tumors grow, or how pharmaceuticals affect different types of cells, researchers have to understand how molecules within a cell react—and interact. This is possible with modern ...
Crep Protect Releases Video to Spread Social Distancing Message
Filmed on the empty streets of London.
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
As COVID cuts deadly path through Indiana prisons, inmates say symptoms ignored
Scottie Edwards died of COVID-19 just weeks before he would have gotten out of the Westville Correctional Facility in Indiana.
Dueling models: One says Florida’s COVID-19 peak has passed, another says worst to come
Florida could see nearly 8,000 COVID-19 deaths by September, including more than 2,000 in August, according to a “cumulative death forecast” by an independent model that is among 16 aggregated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Singapore to set up 'travel bubbles' with countries where COVID-19 is under control; cases reach 33,860
Singapore is planning to establish
Tectonic plates are a lot older than we thought
Earth's underground network of tectonic plates was in place more than 4 billion years ago—about a billion years earlier than scientists had thought.
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses - here's what it actually does, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Using copper ion technology, the paint can destroy viruses and bacteria on walls via "contact killing", Nippon Paint said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ontario records another day with more than 300 new COVID-19 cases
For a second straight day, Ontario has recorded more than 300 new cases of COVID-19 after reporting a dip in patients earlier this week.
Nick Vile Joins Executive Leadership Team Under Realignment To Promote More Seamless Delivery
oOh!media today announced that Nick Vile, General Manager of its New Zealand operations, has been elevated to the company’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as part of a realignment to promote greater cohesion and integration across the business.
Urgent Need To Plug Information Gaps On Clinical Covid Infections
The lack of detail on the transmission of Covid-19 in clinical environments will send shudders through the health workforce, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
Mental health, job opportunities among issues raised by youths in engagement sessions
SINGAPORE: Mental health, future job opportunities and environmental sustainability were among the issues in focus among youths who participated ...
Nepali Sherpas wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to COVID-19
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to ...
MP criticised for taking maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie has been receiving ‘unpleasant’ emails after taking four weeks maternity leave.
Covid-19: With record 116 deaths in 24 hours, Maharashtra's toll crosses 2,000
The total number of cases also surpassed 62,000-mark after 2,683 more cases were reported since Thursday.A record 8,381 patients have been discharged after recovering from the highly contagious virus in the last 24 hours, said a health official
Two more test positive in Wayanad
3,833 persons, including 570 tribespeople, under observation in district
Dentists warn of delays to reopening surgeries after surprise statement
Don’t expect to be back in the dentist’s chair on Monday week - that was the blunt warning from local surgeries after the government announced dental services could restart from June 8.
Federal government extends ban on large cruise ships operating in Canadian waters until end of October
In March the government barred ships with more than 500 passengers until July 1
Greece to open airports to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15
Greece said Friday it would reopen its airports in Athens and Thessaloniki to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15, the start of the tourist season. Visitors would be allowed to fly into Greece from 16 EU countries, including Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic, Baltic countries
Irish-American priest set to be beatified may have died of coronavirus
A 19th Century Irish-American priest set to be beatified by the Catholic Church may have died from a form of coronavirus. Father Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, died in 1890 during the Russian Flu Pandemic that killed one million people globally and 13,000 people in the United States.
MP criticised for taking maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie has been receiving ‘unpleasant’ emails after taking four weeks maternity leave.
Rivers community reacts as NCDC orders shutdown for 21 days
The people of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, ASALGA received the directive of the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control,(NCDC) to shut down for 21 days following the sudden demise of the executive chairman of Area, Odiari Princewill, who was said to have died from coronavirus with mixed feeling.
Six more deaths from Covid-19, 39 additional cases
Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 1,645.
Man found dead at work on business park
Tragic discovery was made during the early hours
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses – here’s what it actually does
The world is in the middle of a global pandemic, and for many people, germs and bacteria have become the number one enemy in everyday life.
Singapore-China to open essential travel corridor in early June
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore and China plan to reopen essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries early next month, they said in a joint statement on Friday.
EU regulator wants more data on malaria drug's use for COVID-19
(Reuters) - Healthcare professionals should closely monitor COVID-19 patients receiving malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for serious side effects, the European health regulator said on Friday, stressing the need for in-depth clinical data on benefits and risks.
EXPLAINED: 447 Missing Covid-19 Cases in Total Tally
Dr. Patrick Amoth further stated that there were 140 individuals who'd been classified under the critical group because of...
105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County
Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
That means anyone in the U.S. who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said.
NHS Test and Trace Programme Hit by Further Technical Problems on Second Day
The United Kingdom's new track and tracing program has been introduced in order for users to report symptoms in order to more effectively identify new cases of the...
Psychologist on Mental Health After Covid: Online Sessions ‘Equally as Effective’ as Face to Face
Prince William has stated that the mental health of NHS workers could be affected by the pressures brought on by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.
I won't believe Boris Johnson is following scientific advice until he proves it
If this Cummings crisis has taught us anything, it's that it is vital that we the public are informed of the science as soon as it is available.
‘Indonesia, whatever’: Frontline staff express frustration over COVID-19 response
"We risked our lives, but are paid less than is adequate. Hundreds of nurses faced pay cuts and their 13th-month salary was withheld."
Coronavirus: 3 more lives lost as deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients reach 521
A further three people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
Covid-19 cases in Asia-Pacific continue to rise as India reports biggest daily jump of 7,466 new cases
India's federal health ministry reported 175 more deaths and 7,466 new positive cases due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at 89
Daruwalla was a popular astrologer and had an affinity with celebrities and he himself was also considered to be one.
Maharashtra records highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,682 new COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths on Friday. With this, the state has recorded a total of 62,228 cases and 2,098 deaths so far.
COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 300-mark; Badlapur, Ambernath witness a drop in numbers
With 33 new cases, Ulhasnagar's coronavirus tally zoomed past 300 on Friday. On the other hand, Badlapur reported two cases, while Ambernath had three cases of COVID-19.
Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers
Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky
Tremors felt in Delhi, North India on Friday, fifth time in two months
"Did you feel it!" was the buzz among people messaging each other in Delhi and cities near it
Data cleanup, backlogged cases cause delay in DOH's coronavirus updates
The health department hires more data encoders to help catch up with the testing backlog. Its Central Visayas office stops providing daily updates.
You won't see public jeepneys on NCR roads during GCQ
Metro Manila will move into General Community Quarantine, and while public transportation can finally restart, the jeepney will not
Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Several low-intensity earthquakes have hit the national capital since April.
Gujarat: Infant twins recover from COVID-19 in Mehsana
Twin brother and sister from Mehsana district of Gujarat, who had tested positive for COVID-19 within few days of birth, have recovered from the deadly infection, an official said on Friday. The
Man hired for sexual broom fantasy cleared after breaking into wrong house
A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man's home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases
In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences
German virus ‘guru’ in crosshairs of lockdown critics
BERLIN, May 29 — One of Germany’s top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country’s top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists’ role in fighting the pandemic. Christian Drosten,...
Monkeys steal samples of suspected COVID patients
AGENCIES Meerut In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from the Meerut Medical College in Uttar Prades
COVID-19: We should be your pride, not your shame - Cross River takes a swipe at FG
Cross River government has taken a swipe at the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic i
COVID-19: We should be your pride, not your shame - Cross River takes a swipe at FG
Cross River government has taken a swipe at the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic i
4.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the national capital on Friday night. The tremors were also felt in Gurugram and Noida.
German virus 'guru' in crosshairs of lockdown critics
One of Germany's top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country's top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists' role in fighting the pandem...
Ministry of Health launches app for communities to send alerts about COVID-19 suspects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched a mobile app which can be used by people who develop symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) or suspected to be infected to alert the surveillance officials in the communities. The app dubbed ‘Call The Clinic’ short coded as MOH – CTC uses digital …
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, ...
After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to coronavirus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst ...
Thailand to further ease COVID-19 restrictions, shorten curfew hours
Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low ...
CDC releases guidelines on how schools can reopen safely this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an extensive list of guidelines on how schools can reopen this fall safely.
Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Richter scale notes 4.6 magnitude earthquake, Haryana’s Rohtak epicenter
Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Reports said Haryana's Rohtak was the epicenter for earthquake and tremors were felt in adjoining areas of Delhi.
Medium intensity earthquake hits near Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi & NCR
India News: A medium intensity earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit near Rohtak in Haryana on Friday, tremors of which were felt in Delhi and national capital region.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Brewdog launches Barnard Castle Eye Test Hazy IPA
BREWDOG has announced the launch of Barnard Castle Eye Test IPA. The tongue-in-cheek beer has been produced following an overwhelming response to the beers proposed production over the Bank Holiday…
DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for Covid-19
The 53-year-old video journalist had last gone to work on May 21 and after he returned home, he started feeling uneasy and took leave.According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that he had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death
Delhi govt converts five hotels into makeshift hospitals for Covid-19
Govt caps the price to be charged by the hotel for providing regular services like rooms, housekeeping, disinfection and food for the patients at ₹5,000 per day per person for five-star hotels
Four more test positive, five discharged in central region
Four patients hailing from the central region tested positive for COVID-19 here on Friday. Of the four, three hailed from Ariyalur district, while one belonged to Tiruchi district, according to the St
Wuhan wet market 'was not where coronavirus started but was super-spreader site'
The state-backed Chinese Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said genetic evidence proves coronavirus originated from bats before it jumped to humans
English schools opening now may increase coronavirus 'R' rate by 0.3, scientists warn
A group of experts calling themselves the Independent Sage Group warned reopening schools on June 1 risks pushing the 'R' rate above one and could lead to a new surge of infections
Chiefs doctor says players are screened for Covid-19 symptoms daily
Kaizer Chiefs team doctor Hashendra Ramjee has explained that players and staff are constantly in communication during lockdown.
WHO and 37 countries launch alliance aimed at sharing tools to tackle coronavirus pandemic
The effort aims to provide a one-stop shop for scientific knowledge, data and intellectual property amid a pandemic that has infected more than 5.8 million people and killed more than 360,000
Will the UK learn from COVID-19 mistakes affecting vulnerable communities?
Family law Barrister Paula Rhone-Adrien speaks about the suffering of vulnerable people in the wake of COVID-19 mistakes by the UK
Robotic Process Automation can help the public sector battle COVID-19
Teemu Vieruaho, Digital Workforce, discusses how Robotic Process Automation can help fight the public sector’s battle against COVID-19
WHO scales up support to fight COVID-19, as Borno discharges 135 patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Manager in Northeast, Dr Collins Owili has said that the UN health agency has been providing technical support to ministries of health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm
Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.
EPA orders Merck to address persistent problem of bad odours from east Cork plant
The State environmental watchdog has instructed a leading medical science and technology firm to take “significant action” to address the persistent problem of bad odours coming from its plant in east Cork.
33% of medication errors missed by electronic health records systems, study finds
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
CVS opens 1,000 drive-through COVID-19 testing sites across 30 states
May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. pharmacy chain CVS on Friday opened 1,000 additional COVID-19 drive-through test sites at locations across more than 30 states and in Washington, D.C.
33% of drug errors missed by electronic health records systems
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.
Japan air force pilots fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese air force’s aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus ravages strategic Russian region
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is sweeping through some of the mountain villages of Russia’s far-flung Dagestan region and they are struggling to treat patients properly, protect medics or even count the dead, five local officials said.
U.S. hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals said they have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment, after several studies suggested it is not effective and may pose significant risks.
UK science advisory board publishes minutes of meetings in push for transparency over virus
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) published minutes from its first meetings on Friday as part of a pledge for transparency around discussions over the government’s guidance on dealing with COVID-19.
French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic
PARIS (Reuters) - Fewer people died in France in early May than in the same period in the two previous years following high excess death rates during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in March-April, statistics agency INSEE said on Friday.
Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest
The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
Federal grant to help UArizona telehealth resource center assist communities
The Southwest center is one of 13 such centers around the country that provide help particularly for rural and underserved communities.
BP licenses PTA technology to Weilian Chemical
BP plc (London, U.K.) has entered into an agreement to license its latest generation technology for the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to C
When will beer gardens reopen?
A refreshing pint at your local might not be too far off.
Monkeys run off with coronavirus samples after attacking medic
They attacked a medical official while he was walking through a college in India.
In agony, families await DNA results of plane crash victims
Demand to be given another specimen so 'faster' tests may be conducted in Lahore
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19 -study
CHICAGO - Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were three times more likely to die within 30 days than those who got either drug alone, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
NASA-SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch has just a 50 percent chance of liftoff for Saturday and could be moved to Sunday if weather does not improve
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the second attempt at launching Falcon 9 Saturday There is only a 50 percent probability it will happen, but officials said it could be moved to Sunday.
Black people in England are 3.4 times more likely to test positive for Covid-19 than people from white British backgrounds, study shows
Minority ethnic groups in England have a bigger risk of testing positive for Covid-19, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs
Russia struggles to keep up in race for virus vaccine
Russia is among the countries racing to develop a vaccine but is no longer the vaccine developer it was in Soviet times and it is struggling to match virus research being carried out elsewhere.
South West Food Hub launches to help those feeding the nation
The initiative is supported by local organisations including the Heart of the South West LEP, the University of Exeter, Exeter City Futures, POM Support and the National Farmers' Union (NFU)
Milestone for 4x4 drivers helping Devon's COVID-19 response
The group, DC4x4R have helped with nearly 200 deliveries of PPE, medicines, care boxes and various other tasks
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according to recent research ...
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas ...
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
COVID-19: 82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers in Osun
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Osun State Government on Friday discharged an 82-year old widow who recovered from coronavirus, The PUNCH reports. The patient was said to have recovered after receivin...
UW creates free, online course for contact tracing to help combat COVID-19
As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd': HRW and Johns Hopkins
Venezuela's low case count and death toll from the coronavirus are likely false and could in fact end up being thousands of times higher, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Johns Hopkins University.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
Over 150 Maharashtra Returnees Among 178 New Cases In Karnataka, State’s Covid-19 Tally Rises To 2,711
Among the Covid-19 cases in the state, 1,793 are active, 869 discharges and 47 deaths.
Karnataka Starts Private Coronavirus Testing For Passengers - At Their Cost
Passengers arriving in Karnataka from coronavirus high-risk states can opt for testing by private labs at their own cost. The test would cost the passenger Rs 650 and would be done using the pooling method.
Kenya records 127 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
17 patients have been discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours bringing the number of recoveries to 438
COVID-19: Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of ...
China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers
China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling ...
U.S.-Funded Health Website 'Spreading Misinformation' About Coronavirus
The U.S. government is funding a health website in Armenia that has published misinformation about COVID-19, according to the British investigative online publication openDemocracy.
Florida Lottery warns of scam targeting the elderly
The Florida Lottery is warning people of lottery scams making rounds across the country.
Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case
Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials amid safety concerns
The moves come after the WHO paused its hydroxychloroquine trial after The Lancet reported patients getting the drug had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats
Domestic Flights Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Cases Are Getting Detected Because... Read What Hardeep Singh Puri Says
"I say that these COVID-positive passengers were detected because we have the right systems in place and they are functioning efficiently," the minister said in an interview.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers from COVID-19 in Osun
An 82-year-old woman in Osun state has recovered from coronavirus. Rafiu Isamotu, commissioner for health in the state, broke the news on Friday evening. Isamotu said the woman recovered after
Monkeys Escape With COVID-19 Samples After Attacking Lab Assistant
A group of monkeys reportedly attacked a laboratory assistant in Delhi, India and escaped with a number of coronavirus blood samples.
Two quakes hit Rohtak in one-hour span; tremors felt in Delhi
The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m. at a depth of 5 km. The second quake was of lower intensity of magnitude 2.9 and occurred at the same location at 10 p.m., the National Centre for Seismology said.
1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths
A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.
Dormant ‘zombie fires’ are burning in the Arctic again
Fierce fires that have lain dormant for months are igniting once again across the Arctic region. The so-called “zombie fires,” which are remnants of record blazes seen last year, may be
Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two meters to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.
5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration
The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area
Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October
OTTAWA — The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt to contain COVID-19.
Contact tracing indicates Campbellton COVID-19 cluster might have spread to other parts of N.B.
New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said the Campbellton cluster of COVID-19 cases might have already spread to other parts of the province.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
(Reuters) - European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences’ (GILD.O) potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.
Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions
OSLO/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Norway and Denmark will allow tourists to travel between the two countries from mid-June, their governments announced on Friday, although border crossings with Sweden, where the number of COVID-19 infections is higher, will remain restricted.
Sourdough tips from Fermilab, anti-5G USB stick does nothing, tracing a message in a bottle
Excerpts from the Red Folder
Veolia to install Anammox wastewater treatment unit in Australia
Veolia Water Technologies and Urban Utilities are working to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA Mox treatment plant this year. A firs
North Sea green-hydrogen project welcomes a new partner
Neptune Energy (London) and DEME Group (Zwijndrecht, Belgiujm) have announced that DEME Offshore is joining the PosHYdon offshore hydrogen pilot as partner
Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...
Brave bird hitches ride on unsuspecting eagle owl midflight
The eagle is three times the size of the black drongo.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
Seoul - South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
Worker at NHS National Shielding helpline says IT system 'keeps crashing' and staff have spoken to just a handful of the elderly and vulnerable in a MONTH as those in isolation fear they are being 'forgotten about'
A pledge was made in March to deliver packages of food and aid to 1.5million 'extremely vulnerable' people whose severe health conditions mean they couldn't leave their homes.
Strawberry Moon Eclipse 2020: Timing, where to watch and all you need to know
A lunar eclipse only occurs during a Full Moon. The Earth, Moon and the Sun form a straight line during the lunar eclipse, with the Earth partially or completely hiding the Moon from the Sun.
Indian Railways says ready to run trains for migrants on states’ demand; 3,840 Shramik trains run till May 28
According to Yadav, in the last week itself on an average as many as 3 lakh migrants have been transporetd through trains on a daily basis.
Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis
Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday. The attack occurred
Expo body formally approves one-year delay to Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo Dubai will now start in October 2021
US hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
Early hopes were based in part on its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France's national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan.
Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?
With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ekiti generates N2m from 100 lockdown offenders - The Nation Nigeria
The Ekiti State Government has generated a sum of N2 million from court fines imposed on over 100 individuals who defied government's directives...
No govt approval needed for Covid-19 tests: Gujarat HC
The issue raised by the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (AHNA), which had moved an application seeking a recall of the court’s earlier orders, directing the state government and the AMC to ensure prices are capped at the private hospitals to ensure no exorbitant billing for Covid-19 treatment, was taken up.
PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones
Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
Groundbreaking all-electric plane paving way to greener aviation
The world's largest all-electric plane has successfully completed a test flight, the first step in a long process its developers say will led to an era of low-cost, pollution-free air travel.
Symrise Creates Tribute Fragrance for Essential Workers
Symrise has made a custom fragrance to be given to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Clovis Oncology: You Should Embrace Volatility To Enjoy Profitability
Amid the Corona Bear market, many fundamentally strong stocks are still trading at a deep bargain to their true worth. Amid the market volatility, Clovis Oncolo
8 charts and photos that show many Americans are over quarantines and lockdowns
Americans are eager to get out and shop, travel, and dine — sometimes at the risk of spreading infection.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
Coronavirus: Six deaths and 39 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health provided the last figures at tonight’s briefing.
Tobacco industry pushing products that limit ability to fight Covid-19: WHO
WHO said that the tobacco industry has offered free branded masks and delivery to your door during quarantine and has lobbied for their products to be listed as ‘essential’.WHO launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them of tobacco industry tactics
Delhi registers record 1,106 Covid-19 positive cases in a day, tally hits 17,386
As per the Delhi health reports, 13 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours, total fatalities reached 398.At least 7,846 patients have recovered from coronavirus so far in Delhi while 9,142 cases are active, the health department said
One more covid-19 death in Kerala, 62 new patients including two Air India crew
Except for one person infected through contact, 33 of Friday's new patients came from foreign countries and 23 came from other states, Vijayan said.With this, the state's recorded cases have reached 1,150
Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau
OTTAWA - The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt
GMR told to stop dredging in Kakinada
‘Dismantle bund close to mudflat’
Sun Pharma gets nod for drug trial in COVID-19 patients
DCGI approves testing of pancreatitis drug Nafamostat
Road caves in as sewer line bursts
A portion on the southern stretch of Dr. Krishnasamy Road, near the CS&W Mill, caved in on Friday morning after a main sewer line beneath it burst.According to sources in the Corporation, the
Alberta to offer free non-medical masks at fast-food drive-thrus
Health Minister says 20 million masks will be available at McDonald’s, A&W and Tim Hortons windows starting in June
Six more people have died from COVID-19 as well as 39 new cases today
Health Officials have reported this evening that 6 people with COVID-19 have died bringing the total to 1,645 in Ireland...
Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Taking 4th Place Globally, Mumbai COVID-19 Cases Rise by 1,437 on Friday
A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Radiation Experiments Performed on US Citizens
During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted experiments with radioactive substances on men, women, pregnant women, children, and infants.
Explore the history and future of America in space with Fox Nation
As the world awaits the launch of NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station, Fox Nation is giving its subscribers access to an extensive library of shows that explore America's history and future in space.
Sanwo-olu marks first year in office with frontline health workers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu marked his one year in office with awards for some healthcare workers who have contributed to helping the state managing the Coronavirus pandemic.
Inside a coronavirus hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI – It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning
Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey
A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.
WATCH LIVE | Mkhize outlines Covid-19 interventions as SA moves to level 3
Health minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize on Friday was expected to hold a press briefing on Covid-19 health interventions as the country moves to lockdown level 3.
World's largest electric plane takes 28-minute first flight
May 29 (UPI) -- The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.
Astronomers share video of black hole outburst
May 29 (UPI) -- Scientists with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new video Friday showing a pair of jets exploding from a black hole located 10,000 light-years from Earth. Chandra recorded the jets approaching speeds of nearly 80 percent the speed of light.
South Africa conducts tests to curb African swine fever outbreak
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is conducting extensive testing and investigations to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after it was detected in the country’s Eastern Cape province, the third known outbreak this year, government said on Friday.
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
BANGKOK (Reuters) - The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus.
In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.
Fertilizer supplies, prices remain low and stable amid coronavirus concerns
If your soil test levels are low, low fertilizer prices provide a good opportunity to rebuild phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels.
Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead
Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.
Coronavirus in Mumbai: IIT-Bombay reports first fatality due to COVID-19
The first death due to COVID-19 on the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) campus was reported on Thursday after an employee with the Institute's transport department succumbed to the deadly virus.
Ministry calls for enforcement of social distancing measures
“The pictures of people moving and mingling as if it is normal is very worrying. We need to see people social distancing because the disease is very deadly, infectious...
Sweden now has highest deaths per head worldwide after rejecting lockdown
Sweden has pulled ahead of Brazil, which as at the heart of the current global pandemic, although most countries now have similar death rates per head.
NASA revives "worm" logo and debuts SpaceX spacesuits
NASA will use the Danne & Blackburn-designed "worm" logo for the first time since 1992 when the Demo-2 flight to the International Space Station launches tomorrow.
Qatar launches drive-through COVID-19 test hubs
The new service will be offered to only those who were invited by a phone call
3 questions SMBs should ask to maximize their COVID-19 Google Ads credit
Your business got a Google Ads credit to spend this year, now what? Before you spend it, consider these questions first.
Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected COVID-19 patients in India
A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
A Gang Of Monkeys Mobbed A Health Worker And Escaped With Covid-19 Samples
A report from India details a bizarre incident where a group of monkeys decided to mob a health worker and escape with samples of Covid-19. The animals wer
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals News: SNOA Stock Skyrockets 117% on COVID-19 Disinfectant
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals (SNOA) is in the news Friday after approval for a disinfectant of the novel coronavirus sent SNOA stock skyrocketing.
Why Virgin Galactic Is Still Dreaming of Space Travel
Although the markets are turning positive, several fundamental factors are conspiring against Virgin Galactic.
Gov Bello endangering health workers, residents-NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has described the attitude and response of Kogi State Government towards the COVID-19 pandemic...
Every hospital, nursing home need to work hard to tackle challenges ahead: Expert
“Be it an orthopaedic hospital or one catering to ENT or gynaecology patients, there is a need for every hospital to put their shoulder to the wheel to tackle the Covid-19 crisis,” Dr Kelkar, medical director at Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital – a dedicated Covid hospital told The Indian Express
USC Law Prof Jody Armour: Black Lives Matter Highway Protest Caused by 'Festering Wounds'
University of Southern California Law School Professor Jody Armour recently defended a highway protest by Black Lives Matter activists in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the 101 freeway to bring attention to the death of George Floyd. According to Armour, the protest shows the "festering wounds that haven't actually healed over time here in LA."
A big leap in new cases
Just two days before the ongoing nationwide shutdown is relaxed, 2,523 people tested Covid-19 positive in the country yesterday, the highest number yet in Bangladesh in a single day.
NCDC says Nigerians now selling COVID-19 test kits in black markets
Reports have indicated that Nigerians have started selling COVID-19 diagnostic test kits in black markets. The disclosure was made by Ihekweazu, the DG of NCDC.
Mkhize: The country will be split into 3 Covid areas, with ‘out of control’ being one
The health minister and his advisers briefed the country on what comes next for the health sector and the country in level 3 of lockdown.
Yoruba Ko’ya gets Certificate of Incorporation in the UK
A Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Ko'ya Leadership and Training Foundation, has been officially incorporated in the United Kingdom, UK.
Why WHO suspended chloroquine clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet.
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK (AP) — The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation...
Disinfect to Protect: Lysol’s P36 million funding to help Philippine Red Cross battle COVID-19
Lysol Philippines has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for Disinfect to Protect, a joint mission to ensure everybody is protected from illnesses, by breaking the chain of infection.
The alternate English proficiency test is keeping study abroad plan alive
Every day thousands of the students are regularly in touch with the International Recruitment team of various Universities
US hospitals slash use of hydroxychloroquine, drug championed by Trump as COVID-19 treatment
U.S. hospitals said they have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 ...
Malaysia reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health ministry reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (May 29), bringing the national total to 7,732. For the ...
What we know about Covid-19’s impact on black Minnesotans
Black people make up a disproportionate share of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state, but not deaths.
India’s covid toll crosses China’s as cases rise steadily
The death rate in India has remained at 3.3%, while the global fatality rate hovers around 6%
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK - The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation hal
80-year-old tests positive for SARS-CoV-2
She had reached Kochi by train from Mumbai on Thursday morning
ICMR-NIN to study community transmission tendencies in city
Rapid survey will be done in five containment areas from today: NIN director
State varsities will be emboldened, says Governor
‘Universities likely to adopt blended approach of face-to-face and online classes’
Travellers coming to Karnataka have to pay for their own tests
‘Aim is to improve participation of private labs in testing’
Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation begins work on largest care centre
Facility in Pulianthope will house 1,728 patients; bed capacity to hit 10,000 soon
Degree exams likely to start from June 20
TSCHE suggests reduction of exam time from three to two hours
Two cured in Kozhikode, one more tests positive
Two persons from Kozhikode district, who had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at the Government General Hospital, Kannur, were cured of the infection on Friday, while one more was tested positiv
Worker’s body found in train toilet in Jhansi
It went undetected for four days after the Shramik Special left for Gorakhpur on May 23
Is there still a case for testing contacts?
Experts say targeted testing and limiting the number of deaths is the way forward
Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district
Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla
Coronavirus | Punjab Health Minister calls for fewer flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad
“Most of cases reported in Punjab are having travel histories in other States and countries,” Balbir Singh Sidhu said.
Quarantine costs a concern for Corporation
Authorities doubtful of sustaining services with depleting resources
Chief Minister says no community spread
‘TPR and CFR low in the State’
No dog goes hungry, thanks to youth
Madanapalle group resolves to take care of stray dogs
Kottayam reports its first COVID-19 death
The 65-year-old man arrived from Dubai on May 11
Webinar focusses on post-COVID scenario
'Government should spend more on science and technology'
Huge influx of travellers increases backlog of samples awaiting tests
Over 30,000 of the one lakh samples collected in the last one week have piled up in various labs
Fresh spike of 874 cases takes T.N. past 20,000-mark
Chennai adds 618 patients to its tally
Monkeys 'ran away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician'
Locals filmed what they say is one of the monkeys sat in a tree chewing one of the sample collection kits
Expert suggests it could be too soon to lift lockdown - this is why
The government is 'taking some risk' in relaxing social distancing measures, according to Prof John Edmunds
Half of Brits with coronavirus symptoms 'have not self-isolated for a week'
Behavioural experts have warned the government's Sage committee of low compliance with the new track and test system to tackle coronavirus and ease the lockdown further
Five drug companies told to recall diabetes medication amid cancer fears
Five US pharmaceutical companies have been told to recall their versions of a type of diabetes medication after tests found worrying levels of a chemical linked to cancer.Several batches of metformin, which is widely used to reduce excess blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, tested positive for unsafe
As China's coronavirus shutdowns end, air pollutants rise to traditional levels
As economic activity resumes in China following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are rising to traditional standards for the first time this year.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in The Lancet
Six more coronavirus-related deaths and 29 cases announced
Six more coronavirus patients have died in Ireland taking the death toll to 1,645.A further 29 c...
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests sweeping changes to offices
If followed, the guidelines would lead to a far-reaching remaking of the corporate work experience. They even upend years of advice on commuting, urging people to drive to work by themselves, instead of taking mass transportation or carpooling, to avoid potential exposure to the virus.
Building a better boot camp: How to make Marines during the pandemic — and beyond
Picture Marine Corps boot camp. You probably see a huge drill instructor screaming directly into the face of a determined young recruit. Well, all that’s on hold for now. Roughly 2,000 new recruits
China reveals plan for ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station to rival ISS
China has outlined plans to build an orbiting science lab by 2023. The “Heavenly Palace” station will house six people and serve as a test bed for experiments on astronomy, technology and
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples from lab worker
A mob of monkeys stormed a lab worker in India and snatched several coronavirus-positive blood samples — causing outbreak-fearing neighbors to go ape, according to a report Friday. In the totally
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
This year's British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers said on Friday.
Global coronavirus cases top 5.8 mn
Russia records 30% rise in daily fatalities; 3,503 recoveries in 24 hrs take Italy total to 150,000, death toll at 33,142
Coronavirus: Technopath offers employers not-for-profit antibody tests
Tipperary firm sees confidence in testing as crucial to getting staff back to work
Private hospital care expected to resume in July but bitterness over State deal remains
State will take control of facilities again if future Covid surge appears imminent
1,000-year-old Viking boat found buried on Norwegian island
May 29 (UPI) -- Officials in a Norwegian county announced a 1,000-year-old Viking ship has been found buried on the same island where a ship of similar vintage was found six months earlier.
Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand
May 29 (UPI) -- As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.
Exclusive: Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials
PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi has temporarily stopped recruiting new COVID-19 patients for two clinical trials on hydroxychloroquine and will no longer supply the anti-malaria drug to treat COVID-19 until concerns about safety are cleared up, it said on Friday.
Portugal approves third phase of lockdown exit, Lisbon takes it slow
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal gave the green light on Friday to the third phase of its lockdown exit, but some restrictions will remain in Lisbon due to localised outbreaks in industrial hubs and outskirts.
Tory MP criticised for taking maternity leave during coronavirus pandemic
She has received 'unpleasant' emails, mostly from men, criticising her decision.
Coronavirus: Six more deaths in Republic of Ireland brings death toll to 1,645
The coronavirus death toll in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 1,645 after a further six deaths were reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
MASS Design Group outlines redesign strategies for restaurants following coronavirus
US architecture firm MASS Design Group has suggested that restaurants add barriers, remove bar seating and seek local produce sources to curtail infection and promote social distancing to allow patrons to safely eat out following the coronavirus lockdown.
Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details
Terming this year's incident of locust attacks "highly unusual" which was last seen 20 years back, the aviation regulator has advised the pilots to be mindful of locust attacks during the landing and take-off of the aircraft as they fly close to the ground.
ITC to use Amway network to sell juices as coronavirus pushes demand for immunity boosters
FMCG major ITC has partnered with direct selling company Amway to retail its range of juices as demand for immunity building products witness a boom during the coronavirus pandemic.
SpaceX loses another Starship prototype in massive explosion
The fourth Starship is no more
What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them
We want to return to our lives and livelihoods without sacrificing the natural world that supports us in body and in spirit.
Police arrest woman for stealing two-year-old in Rivers
Police in Rivers State have confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged woman, simply identified as Chinyere, for allegedly abducting her ...
Greece bans Irish tourists from visiting due to poor coronavirus record
Greece has released a list of 29 countries from where it will accept tourists - and Ireland does not make the list
BMC class III & IV staffers upset: ‘Not being tested, not being treated’
Across Mumbai, according to municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal, 1,529 BMC staffers have been infected. Municipal Mazdoor Union estimates there are 520 Class III and IV staffers infected across civic hospitals and an equal number in quarantine.
Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent
A test to check if the person is negative is only done if the patient has severe Covid-19 symptoms. Mumbai now has 16,008 recovered patients, and 19745 active cases.
At AIIMS, 206 cases among healthcare workers but most have recovered
The country’s top medical institute has a manpower of 20,000 people, which includes administration, faculty, doctors, nurses, paramedics, as well as outsourced workers.
People are becoming more aware of Covid-19’s global impact, Idris Elba says
The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.
Second home robbery in two months leaves young couple shaken
They are now looking to move from the area.
Eastern Cape confirms some schools not ready to reopen on Monday
Kojana told the briefing that alleged acts of sabotage among rival suppliers were crippling the supply of PPE in some districts.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
The Western Cape's new scenario planning 'has indicated that we expect to experience our peak at the end of June or beginning of July'.
Monkeys steal blood samples of Covid-19 patients from lab technician in India
Authorities said they were not clear if the monkeys had spilled the blood samples.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated...
The science behind the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch tomorrow
On Saturday, two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will make history by traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) in a privately funded spacecraft, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, and Crew Dragon capsule.
Watch: SpaceX prototype Starship rocket just exploded in a big fireball
SpaceX’s Starship SN4 prototype launch vehicle just exploded in a huge fireball during a static fire test in Boca Chica, Texas. While the Starship spacecraft is still early in development, th…
European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
By Carl O'Donnell and Pushkala Aripaka European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.
Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts
People love their electric cars. But not so much the bulky batteries and related power systems that take up precious cargo space.
Team cracks the case of the universe’s ‘missing matter’
Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery of "missing matter"—material long predicted to exist in the universe but never detected—until now.
UP's Mathura Prepares For Possible Locust Attack To Protect Crops
Insecticides and pesticides will be sprayed on crops and vegetation to prevent a probable attack of desert locusts in the Mathura, an official said on Friday.
Ontario mulls regional reopening due to expected increase in testing data
TORONTO — Ontario is implementing an expanded COVID-19 testing strategy, including targeting specific sectors and using mobile teams, and the increased data that's expected to follow is prompting the premier to consider a regional approach to reopeni
Monkeys steal COVID-19 blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel ...
Five Delhi luxury hotels made extended Covid hospitals
NEW DELHI: To ensure sufficient beds to deal with the increasing coronavirus cases, the Delhi government on Friday directed that five luxury hotels in.
Food security and sustainability during the pandemic
The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found e
Condition in kids with possible COVID-19 link being studied in Canada
British Columbia and Alberta have become the latest provinces in Canada to investigate cases of an unusual syndrome in children, which doctors around the wo
Five hotels to be extensions for private hospitals
This will increase number of beds that are available for COVID-19 patients, says Delhi government
Crematoriums in city increase capacity
Civic bodies here have increased the capacity to cremate bodies from about 45 per day to about 95 per day by allowing the use of wood pyres at five crematoriums, a senior SDMC official said on Friday.
Coronavirus lockdown | Punjab increases fines for norms violation
Penalty for not wearing masks raised to ₹500 from ₹200
Only half of people with symptoms are self-isolating for a week, scientists warn
The worrying claim came to light as Sage released the minutes of more than 30 of their meetings to date
End of US Waivers Will Not Impair Iran Nuclear Activity
The United States' termination of sanctions waivers that allowed foreign firms to cooperate at Iranian nuclear sites will have no impact on Tehran's nuclear activities, spokesman for the Atomic
People are becoming more aware of Covid-19’s global impact, Idris Elba says
The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.
Possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C inflammatory condition reported in children at Texas pediatric hospitals
At least two children’s hospitals in Texas have recently treated pediatric patients for a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that experts have said is likely related to the novel coronavirus.
As coronavirus scams proliferate, Google launches scam-spotter tool
Scammers beware: Google is on the lookout for you.
Greece will reopen to tourists from 29 countries beginning June 15, will conduct random testing
Greece will begin lifting its coronavirus lockdown for business and travel ahead of the peak summer tourism season, officials announced Friday.
421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm in 2019
There were 421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm registered in Ireland last year, according to the Yearly Summary of Vital Statistics published by the Central Statistics Office.
FDA asks drugmakers to recall several diabetes drugs over contaminants
US health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The Food
Tenants plan suit against NYCHA officials for coronavirus response
Distraught public housing residents plan to sue the New York City Housing Authority after 1241 tenants died of COVID-19 and thousands more were sickened because the buildings were not properly
No community transmission in Kerala so far, says state health minister
The number of virus tests has increased and nearly 3000 tests are being done per day, she said.
Chilean student hits the roof for online classes during pandemic
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - To keep from falling behind in her studies amid the coronavirus pandemic, first-year Chilean college student Paulina Romero climbs onto her roof each day in search of a cell signal strong enough to transmit her online classes.
Eight US companies will manufacture NASA’s COVID-19 ventilator
Eight US companies will manufacture the ventilator designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and fast-tracked by the FDA.
People are becoming more aware of Covid-19's global impact, Idris Elba says
The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.
Virus deaths hit single-day high as BHC CJ tests positive
Justice Mandokhail and his family go into self-isolation
'Something to hide': UK government accused over Covid-19 tests
Number of people tested for coronavirus for seventh day running has not been disclosed
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
82-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus in Osun
The Osun Government says an 82-year-old woman recovered from the coronavirus disease in the state, against the belief that elderly people
Sanwo-Olu declares frontline health workers as face of his 1st year anniversary
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said the frontline health workers are the heroes of the states' battle against the Covid-19...
Delhi: Armed men rob staff at hospital of Rs 1,500; RML institute dean admitted to Max
No FIR has been filed in the matter so far. "We have not received a complaint from the private hospital yet,” said DCP (Northwest) Vijayanta Arya.
Employees urge BMC to allot hospital beds for virus-afflicted staff
So far, more than 1,500 civic employees — healthcare staff, engineers, workers from the conservancy department, and others on coronavirus-related duties — have been infected by the virus, while 25 have succumbed due to it.
Tremors in Delhi; seventh since April 12
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: The epicentre of the earthquake is near Rohtak in Haryana. There were no reports of damage to property yet.
Challenge to plasma therapy: Getting donors to come forward
According to sources, over 440 people were contacted by the Delhi government to donate plasma, out of which around 15 agreed. As many as 7,264 people have recovered/migrated/been discharged from hospitals as of May 27.
Delhi: Cases up over past 10 days, so is positivity rate
The city's overall positivity rate is 8.7% with the authorities having carried out 1,99,626 tests until May 29, out of which 17,386 were found positive.
Mercury levels in shark fins illegal and dangerous to human health
Shark fins recently sampled from markets in China and Hong Kong contained dangerously high levels of mercury.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on residents not to become complacent as the province moves to Level 3.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
Covid-19 cases now at 29,240, with 34 more deaths
The total deaths in SA due to Covid-19 is now 611.
COVID-19: More than a Biological Weapon
While the biological virus is a common enemy of humankind, the political virus born out of certain American politicians is equally detestable, for it has damaged the global anti-epidemic cooperation and impeded the long-term development and progress of human society. The virus in the political world has done even more damages than the virus from […]
Two quakes hit Rohtak in one-hour span; tremors felt in Delhi
The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m. at a depth of 5 km.
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
From the coronavirus frontline, doctors recall battling S.Africa’s HIV outbreak
Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | A deadly virus was ravaging South Africa when Belgian doctor Eric Goemaere first set foot in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township on a chilly southern hemisphere winter of 1999. By then HIV had infected more than 5.6 million South Africans, causing thousands of deaths from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) …
Abdul Aleem Khan dismisses flour price increase by Mills Association
Pakistan Flour Mills Association had increased the price of flour by Rs 120
SpaceX's latest Starship rocket prototype just exploded during an engine test
SpaceX's previous Starship prototypes burst during fuel-tank testing, but the fourth prototype exploded during an operation to test-fire its engine.
Backlog effect: Mumbai’s recovered cases jump from 8,650 to 16,008
1,447 fresh cases reported, taking city’s total COVID-19 cases close to 37,000-mark
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
MTA ‘confounded’ by CDC push for people to avoid mass transit
MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Friday blasted a new CDC guidance that businesses encourage employees to avoid mass transit. “The CDC’s latest guidance marks yet another confounding
Leaving work early leads North Carolina woman to lottery jackpot
May 29 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman said getting off work early was lucrative when she won a $100,000 lottery jackpot.
Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds for world record
May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man turned a sour taste into a sweet achievement when he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record.
Canada bans cruise ship visits until October
The Canadian government on Friday extended by three months a ban on cruise ships entering Canadian waters because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ban, which began in April and will now run to October, has been tightened to include passenger boats and other vessels with more than 100 passengers and…
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The agency clarified Friday that the surprising new figures were the result of a new accounting method, and not linked to a much-feared second…
Photo: Three US Intel Satellites Will Launch From New Zealand in June After COVID-19 Delay
The launch of three US intelligence satellites from New Zealand has been rescheduled for June 11 after it was delayed by more than two months due to the COVID-19...
Need to scale down domestic flights to contain Covid-19: Punjab health minister
Presiding over the review meeting of health department, Sidhu said that most of cases reported in Punjab are having the travelling history from other states and countries so as to prevent the community spread level, there is need to put focus on passengers especially coming from high risk states and countries.
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi
Strong tremors were felt across Delhi as a 4.6 magnitude temblor shook the national capital region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 14 km
Jets Blasted To 80% The Speed Of Light From A Black Hole Caught On Film
Jets blasted outwards from a stellar-mass black hole at 80 percent the speed of light have been caught on film by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. MAXI J1
A community's fecal matter could give early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks, study finds
By studying sewage at a New Haven wastewater treatment facility, a team of Yale researchers has determined that genetic code embedded in feces could be used as an early warning sign of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in ...
Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’
Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.
Trump Admin Edits CDC Guidance That Suggested Limiting Choirs At Church Services
The Trump administration edited the CDC’s public “Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith” to remove advice about choirs and the...
CDC says its testing fail didn’t hurt US response. Experts disagree
Experts say better public health infrastructure, more testing would have helped.
One More COVID-19 Death In Kerala; 62 New Cases Reported
A health worker, two cabin crew of Air India Express and two prisoners were among the 62 who tested positive in Kerala on Friday, taking the total tally of infections in the state to 1,150.
French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic
French mortality rates between May 1 and 18 were six percent lower than for the same period last year and one percent below the rate seen over ...
City of Moscow revises up its COVID-19 death toll for April after criticism
The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling ...
Covid 19: Star hotels to add 2,000 beds for viral fight
India News: With the number of coronavirus cases on a surge, Delhi government on Friday decided to take over five starred hotels for conversion into temporary hos
Antibody testing continues in Burke County
The Psalms/Solid Rock Medicine group administered the tests for the second week in a row.
Russia sparks space race with the US by announcing plans for an orbital station
The plans revealed by the Kremlin will start after the International Space Station is scrapped in around 2030 and will allow it to launch “far-out” missions to the moon and Mars
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use of shared communion cups. A federal health official on Friday said the Centers for Disease Control and
Dinosaur-killing asteroid created massive magma chamber that lasted millions of years, study shows
The asteroid that slammed into Earth some 66 million years ago and wiped out the dinosaurs also produced a gigantic pool of magma many times larger than the crater at the center of Yellowstone National Park, new research reveals.
The Fort Detrick horror: a closer look at the US’ largest biochemical weapons research center
The Trump administration seems to turn a blind eye to growing international appeals for an investigation into an infectious disease research lab under the US Army, which once again shows its irresponsibility and arrogance on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, observers said.
Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121
Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.
Kurnool: 3 security guards sacked as Covid-19 patient attempts to flee
Following the missing of Covid-19 patient from the Kurnool Government General hospital, the hospital authorities have suspended three security guards.
Opioid overdoses on the rise in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s opioid-related deaths have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic began, the country’s chief public health officer said on Friday.
France's Louvre Plans to Reopen on 6 July as Lockdown Eases
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Louvre, one of France's most famous museums, which closed on 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to reopen on 6 July, the museum...
Printing machinery maker launches UV system to disinfect everything from keys to shoes, fish, vegetables and even malls
In the wake of COVID-19, the global UV disinfection equipment market is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $5.3 billion by 2025
Record jump in Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand
The sudden jump of coronavirus patient number from 500 to 602 in 24 hours has created worry for Uttarakhand government.
Need a dental check-up? You'll have to wait until 2021! Huge backlog of urgent cases will mean patients will not get an appointment until next year, dentists warn
With clinics only able to see a few patients a day, even those with severe toothache will be left waiting up to two months, according to the British Dental Association.
Indian Monkeys Snatch Coronavirus Samples
Monkeys mobbed an Indian health worker and made off with coronavirus test blood samples, spreading fears that the stealing simians could spread the pandemic in the local area.
Top scientists say its too early too ease lockdown amid fears over warm weekend
Police have urged the public to maintain current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of restrictions next week.
Covid-19: Cases rise to 29 240 as death toll hits 611
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in South Africa is now sitting at 29 240.
Singapore, China to launch 'fast lane' arrangement with COVID-19 measures for essential business, official travel
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed to launch a "fast lane" arrangement in early June to facilitate essential travel for business and ...
Why a 16th-Century Artist Imagined Comets as Glorious, Fiery Swords
Explore a captivating compendium of cosmic illustrations.
Covid-19: Five ways ahead as Tamil Nadu crosses 20,000 positive cases
As Tamil Nadu crossed 20,000 positive cases on Friday, here are five measures that can help the state overcome the coronavirus crisis.
Video calls, GPay: Sex workers turn to tech to earn a living in Tamil Nadu
For the past two months, Lakshmi* has hardly stepped out of her home. But every night, after her children go to bed, the 35-year-old sex worker puts o
Top scientists say its too early too ease lockdown amid fears over warm weekend
Police have urged the public to maintain current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of restrictions next week.
SpaceX's Prototype Starship Exploded In Giant Fireball Mid-Testing
SpaceX's Starship prototype exploded in a ball of fire during testing on Friday, one day before the company is due to jointly launch the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in nearly a decade.
REVEALED: Kogi’s index case is chief imam of Kabba
The community in Kogi from which the index case of the coronavirus was recorded says the virus was contracted within the state.
Coronavirus began spreading in US as early as late January, CDC says
Coronavirus began slowly spreading in the US as early as late January or early February — and went undetected for a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
Scientists Simulate Unmanned Aircraft Striking, Deflecting Asteroid From Earth
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have come up with a novel way to deflect asteroids from Earth by having unmanned vehicles collide with the threatening...
PHCC opens 3 drive through swabbing hubs for Covid-19
As part of the country’s wide efforts to manage the Covid-19 outbreak, PHCC will be operating 3 drive through swabbing hubs at three PHCC Health Centers.
Delhi-NCR struck by earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter Scale
Delhi-NCR rocked by earthquake: The medium intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.5, had its epicentre in Haryana's Rohtak.
Delhi Govt takes over 5 hotels for Covid wards
With a rise in the number of Covid-19 positive cases, the Delhi government on Friday took over five hotels, including Crowne Plaza in Okhla phase-I, and Surya in New Friends Colony to be converted into hospitals for treating coronavirus (Covid-19) positive patients
Karnataka: Farmers fear locust menace in Madhurigi
Farmers around Gauribidanur Road and surrounding areas in the town have expressed apprehensions over the swarms of locusts found in the area.
Gujarat: 608 discharged —highest in a day; 372 new cases reported in state
Ahmedabad comprised nearly 70 per cent of the total new cases for the day with 253 more testing positive for Covid-19. These include 17 cases from the rural jurisdiction of Ahmedabad, two of whom died -- a 52-year old man from Dascroi and another 60-year old woman from Viramgam taluka.
CM takes stock of Covid situation at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
The high court, in an order of May 22, had raised several questions on the mismanagement at the Civil Hospital, while also enquiring if the senior-most bureaucrats and the health minister were aware of the dire condition the hospital was in
Delhi: Hospital bed crisis looms as Covid-19 cases rise in capital
The Delhi govt pushes home treatment solution for all non-severe patients, links some hotels with hospitals to increase capacity as infections spike.
Brazil COVID-19 death toll hits 27,878, surpassing hard-hit Spain
Brazil on Friday reached 27,878 coronavirus deaths, official figures showed, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.
No Decision On Next Launch Attempt For Historic SpaceX Crewed Mission
A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Center on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.
Taman Jurong Shopping Centre's NTUC FairPrice among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious
SINGAPORE: The NTUC FairPrice supermarket at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre was on Friday (May 29) added to a list of public places visited by ...
Ailing people, kids, pregnant women should avoid travel: Railway
India News: NEW DELHI: The railway ministry on Friday appealed to people with pre-existing medical conditions, pregnant women, children below 10 years and those a.
Learn what type of COVID-19 testing is available, accuracy of tests as widespread testing comes to SC
Efforts to increase widespread testing are seen by mobile testing centers that have popped up across the state.
Test backlogs hit record levels in South Africa as global supplies are rationed
South Africa, which has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the African continent, is at the mercy of global suppliers who arbitrarily allocate their test kits to the world’s continents and then to specific countries, according to health officials
Over 1,000 cases recorded in four days as Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll surpasses 9,000
Three months after Nigeria confirmed its index COVID-19 case, more than 9,000 cases have now been recorded. Between May 26 and May 29, the country recorded a total of 1,234
COVID-19 patient on oxygen support says United Hospital is asking him to leave
In what is the latest in a string of complaints against the United Hospital, a coronavirus patient has said the private facility is asking him to move to "some other hospital".
Third level and a change of mind
Sir, – Leaving Cert students who are contemplating their CAO forms at the moment will be grateful for the Change of Mind 2020 supplement and Brian Mooney’s advice about choosing your college course carefully (“Decision time: what should you study?”, May 26th).
Coronavirus in Bhopal: After Jamaatis and Jehangirabad, new areas become hotspot
Earlier, residents in Jeharingabad were blamed for the spread of the disease, because they did not follow social distancing norms.
Coronavirus in Ujjain: Death toll reaches 56, cases tally 660, 286 under treatment
The death toll reached 56 as a report of a 50-year-old woman, reportedly resident of Rami Nagar, who died on Tuesday, came positive on Friday.