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Coronavirus: India records biggest single-day spike; death toll crosses 2,200
- May 11, 2020
Including the deaths of 74 other patients-attributed to causes other than COVID-19 by states/UTs-the death toll reaches 2,213. Till Sunday, Maharashtra reported 22,171 COVID-19 cases with 832 deaths. He is also expected to take feedback from the states on further easing of restrictions on activities while gradually restarting economic activities in a phased manner. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
Including the deaths of 74 other patients-attributed to causes other than COVID-19 by states/UTs-the death toll reaches 2,213. Till Sunday, Maharashtra reported 22,171 COVID-19 cases with 832 deaths. He is also expected to take feedback from the states on further easing of restrictions on activities while gradually restarting economic activities in a phased manner. (more...)
Coronavirus: Canada PM Justin Trudeau 'worried' about situation in Montreal
- May 11, 2020
The comments came less than 24 hours after Quebec's public health institute said deaths could soar to 150 a day in the greater Montreal area if physical distancing measures created to limit the spread of COVID-19 are lifted. "That is the scientific conclusion", Miller said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that the country could be sent "back into confinement this summer" if businesses reopen too quickly. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
The comments came less than 24 hours after Quebec's public health institute said deaths could soar to 150 a day in the greater Montreal area if physical distancing measures created to limit the spread of COVID-19 are lifted. "That is the scientific conclusion", Miller said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that the country could be sent "back into confinement this summer" if businesses reopen too quickly. (more...)
Wuhan reports first coronavirus cluster since end of lockdown
- May 11, 2020
As per the state-run media organization Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday the Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his willingness to provide support for the neighbouring country North Korea to fight against the Coronavirus in a reply to a verbal message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has been in the news for a while for his alleged poor health condition and death rumours. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
As per the state-run media organization Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday the Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his willingness to provide support for the neighbouring country North Korea to fight against the Coronavirus in a reply to a verbal message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has been in the news for a while for his alleged poor health condition and death rumours. (more...)
Former PM Manmohan Singh stable, shifted out of ICU
- May 11, 2020
Reportedly, he developed a reaction to a new medication, and is being investigated to rule out other reasons for fever. "All his parameters are fine", they said. "I wish him speedy recovery and pray for his good health and long life", Gehlot tweeted. Manmohan Singh is an Indian economist, academic, and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
Reportedly, he developed a reaction to a new medication, and is being investigated to rule out other reasons for fever. "All his parameters are fine", they said. "I wish him speedy recovery and pray for his good health and long life", Gehlot tweeted. Manmohan Singh is an Indian economist, academic, and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. (more...)
Iran cites coronavirus, and says it`s ready for prisoner swap with US
- May 11, 2020
The last, rare prisoner exchange between the two longtime foes happened December 7, when Iran freed Chinese American academic Xiyue Wang in return for the USA releasing Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani. but the Americans have not responded yet". The US has in the past refused to comment publicly about the possibility of prisoner exchanges with Iran. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
The last, rare prisoner exchange between the two longtime foes happened December 7, when Iran freed Chinese American academic Xiyue Wang in return for the USA releasing Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani. but the Americans have not responded yet". The US has in the past refused to comment publicly about the possibility of prisoner exchanges with Iran. (more...)
US VP Pence not in quarantine: spokesman
- May 11, 2020
One official said it wasn't certain which colleagues would stay home. Shouldn't recent developments in the White House help make clear to the president and his team that the public has reason to be apprehensive about heading back to work in places that have vastly less testing and tracing? The statement said he felt fine and has no symptoms. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
One official said it wasn't certain which colleagues would stay home. Shouldn't recent developments in the White House help make clear to the president and his team that the public has reason to be apprehensive about heading back to work in places that have vastly less testing and tracing? The statement said he felt fine and has no symptoms. (more...)
Coronavirus cases surge in Russian Federation, tally now third highest globally
- May 11, 2020
The official death toll remains far lower than in many countries, something Kremlin critics have queried. Over the last 24 hours, 11,656 additional people tested positive for the virus, bringing the total figure to 221,344 on Monday, the emergency task force said in a daily report . (more...)
- May 11, 2020
The official death toll remains far lower than in many countries, something Kremlin critics have queried. Over the last 24 hours, 11,656 additional people tested positive for the virus, bringing the total figure to 221,344 on Monday, the emergency task force said in a daily report . (more...)
Larry Kudlow Rips Obama's Criticism of Coronavirus Response
- May 11, 2020
On Friday, Yahoo News reported it obtained a tape of a web talk between the ex-president and members of the Obama Alumni Association. "President Trump's coronavirus response has been unprecedented and saved American lives", White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany added in a statement on Saturday. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
On Friday, Yahoo News reported it obtained a tape of a web talk between the ex-president and members of the Obama Alumni Association. "President Trump's coronavirus response has been unprecedented and saved American lives", White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany added in a statement on Saturday. (more...)
Ontario releases plan to resume elective surgeries and procedures
- May 11, 2020
Patients preparing for an elective procedure must have a negative COVID-19 test on file within 72 hours of a scheduled procedure and must self-quarantine after being tested until the day of surgery to limit their risk of exposure. "If it's an urgent situation for a cancer surgery for example, it would have already taken place", Elliott said. "However, it was imperative to ensure our readiness to protect the health and wellbeing of Ontarians as we planned for a worst-case scenario", she ... (more...)
- May 11, 2020
Patients preparing for an elective procedure must have a negative COVID-19 test on file within 72 hours of a scheduled procedure and must self-quarantine after being tested until the day of surgery to limit their risk of exposure. "If it's an urgent situation for a cancer surgery for example, it would have already taken place", Elliott said. "However, it was imperative to ensure our readiness to protect the health and wellbeing of Ontarians as we planned for a worst-case scenario", she ... (more...)
Madagascar puts COVID-19 'cure' on sale
- May 11, 2020
On Friday, a delegation from Tanzania arrived to collect their consignment with foreign minister Palamagamba Kabudi saying Madagascar had made Africans proud. "This remedy is natural and non-toxic", he said. "It will be used by Liberians and will be used on Liberians", he said, noting World Health Organization had not tested other popular local remedies. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
On Friday, a delegation from Tanzania arrived to collect their consignment with foreign minister Palamagamba Kabudi saying Madagascar had made Africans proud. "This remedy is natural and non-toxic", he said. "It will be used by Liberians and will be used on Liberians", he said, noting World Health Organization had not tested other popular local remedies. (more...)
IRCTC website crashes as bookings for 15 trains reopen
- May 11, 2020
It will be mandatory for passengers to wear face masks and undergo screening at departure and it has been said that asymptomatic passengers only must be allowed to board the train. Inconvenience is regretted", the ministry said in a tweet via its official handle. Only passengers with valid and confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter railway stations. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
It will be mandatory for passengers to wear face masks and undergo screening at departure and it has been said that asymptomatic passengers only must be allowed to board the train. Inconvenience is regretted", the ministry said in a tweet via its official handle. Only passengers with valid and confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter railway stations. (more...)
Doctors prepared for death notice
- May 11, 2020
He admitted he initially brushed off the seriousness of the situation when he tested positive for the virus in late March, saying he was "in denial" and kept working. "I was deeply frustrated that I couldn't see the path to.do you know what I mean?" "The physicians had all sorts of agreements to what to do when things went badly wrong". (more...)
- May 11, 2020
He admitted he initially brushed off the seriousness of the situation when he tested positive for the virus in late March, saying he was "in denial" and kept working. "I was deeply frustrated that I couldn't see the path to.do you know what I mean?" "The physicians had all sorts of agreements to what to do when things went badly wrong". (more...)
New Zealand's harsh coronavirus restrictions to ease this week
- May 11, 2020
Much of the economy will open including restaurants, malls, cinemas, shops, health services, and hairdressers. Following the lead of her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison though, she said worldwide borders would remain closed until future notice. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
Much of the economy will open including restaurants, malls, cinemas, shops, health services, and hairdressers. Following the lead of her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison though, she said worldwide borders would remain closed until future notice. (more...)
Mnuchin: Jobless numbers going to likely worsen
- May 11, 2020
While speaking in the Fox News Sunday program. He also tested negative for the virus. Before he left Washington for a day trip to Iowa on Friday, Pence was informed that his spokeswoman Katie Miller had tested positive for the virus. Pressure for further action may intensify as the near-term economic picture worsens. On a private call with conservatives last week, the director of the National Economic Council, Larry Kudlow, predicted that the US would see an economic rebound in the ... (more...)
- May 11, 2020
While speaking in the Fox News Sunday program. He also tested negative for the virus. Before he left Washington for a day trip to Iowa on Friday, Pence was informed that his spokeswoman Katie Miller had tested positive for the virus. Pressure for further action may intensify as the near-term economic picture worsens. On a private call with conservatives last week, the director of the National Economic Council, Larry Kudlow, predicted that the US would see an economic rebound in the ... (more...)
Hair Salons, Barber Shops Can Open Monday In Florida, With Safety Restrictions
- May 11, 2020
No other details have been released about hair and nail salon reopenings. They said reopening is premature and maintained there has not been enough testing, according to the Sun Sentinel . "Safety is always first", said Henry. The letter asks DeSantis to answer why he is allowing the state to reopen with what the lawmakers describe as a lack of a comprehensive testing plan. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
No other details have been released about hair and nail salon reopenings. They said reopening is premature and maintained there has not been enough testing, according to the Sun Sentinel . "Safety is always first", said Henry. The letter asks DeSantis to answer why he is allowing the state to reopen with what the lawmakers describe as a lack of a comprehensive testing plan. (more...)
Flynn's lawyer accuses Obama of framing the ex-national security adviser
- May 11, 2020
Trump has defended Flynn as an "innocent man" who was targeted by the Obama administration. "The news over the last 24 hours I think has been somewhat downplayed-about the Justice Department dropping charges against Michael Flynn ". Joe Biden called President Trump's plans to reopen the economy a "false choice that none of us should fall for" created to stoke partisan tensions to deflect from his administration's public-health failings in a Washington Post op-ed. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
Trump has defended Flynn as an "innocent man" who was targeted by the Obama administration. "The news over the last 24 hours I think has been somewhat downplayed-about the Justice Department dropping charges against Michael Flynn ". Joe Biden called President Trump's plans to reopen the economy a "false choice that none of us should fall for" created to stoke partisan tensions to deflect from his administration's public-health failings in a Washington Post op-ed. (more...)
Sioux tribe rejects governor's request to remove checkpoints
- May 11, 2020
His remarks come in response to a warning Noem made on Friday , in which she demanded Bear Runner and Harold Frazier , chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, remove coronavirus checkpoints that the tribes had set up to monitor traffic and help mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak amid the pandemic. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
His remarks come in response to a warning Noem made on Friday , in which she demanded Bear Runner and Harold Frazier , chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, remove coronavirus checkpoints that the tribes had set up to monitor traffic and help mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak amid the pandemic. (more...)
New, mandatory coronavirus testing for staff at NY nursing homes, Cuomo announces
- May 11, 2020
New York State is investigating 85 cases of possible coronavirus-related illnesses in children , mostly toddler and elementary school-aged children. New York State now bans families visiting residents at care homes, except for the time when they bid final goodbye to their loved ones. Cuomo said he'll make a more detailed announcement with leaders from the state's counties Monday, but confirmed that some regions will be allowed to start reopening Friday. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
New York State is investigating 85 cases of possible coronavirus-related illnesses in children , mostly toddler and elementary school-aged children. New York State now bans families visiting residents at care homes, except for the time when they bid final goodbye to their loved ones. Cuomo said he'll make a more detailed announcement with leaders from the state's counties Monday, but confirmed that some regions will be allowed to start reopening Friday. (more...)
Coronavirus lockdown | Railways to restart passenger services in phased manner
- May 11, 2020
As per the release, the booking for reservation for these trains will start at 4 pm on 11th May and will be available only on the IRCTC website (https://www.irctc.co.in/). There would be only a few stops, mostly coinciding with operational stoppages, officials said. Passengers taking the trains that will start up on Tuesday will have to wear masks and undergo screening at the stations, a government official said. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
As per the release, the booking for reservation for these trains will start at 4 pm on 11th May and will be available only on the IRCTC website (https://www.irctc.co.in/). There would be only a few stops, mostly coinciding with operational stoppages, officials said. Passengers taking the trains that will start up on Tuesday will have to wear masks and undergo screening at the stations, a government official said. (more...)
Iran missile 'accidentally' strikes own ship, kills one sailor
- May 11, 2020
The friendly fire incident happened during a naval exercise on Sunday near the port of Jask, some 1,270 kilometres (790 miles) southeast of Tehran, in the Gulf of Oman, state TV said. The Gulf of Oman is a particularly sensitive waterway as it connects to the Strait of Hormuz - through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. (more...)
- May 11, 2020
The friendly fire incident happened during a naval exercise on Sunday near the port of Jask, some 1,270 kilometres (790 miles) southeast of Tehran, in the Gulf of Oman, state TV said. The Gulf of Oman is a particularly sensitive waterway as it connects to the Strait of Hormuz - through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. (more...)
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