A study combining analysis of patient samples with mice studies has identified new drug targets for alcohol-related liver disease, which, currently, doctors can only treat by transplant.

Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), as its name suggests, is damage to the liver that the excessive consumption of alcohol causes.

Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can cause inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of liver tissue, and may eventually lead to liver failure.

According to an analysis of trends published in the World Journal of Hepatology in 2017, 16.5% of all liver transplants between 2002–2015 occurred as a result of ALD, making the disease the third most common reason for transplantation.

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Top doctor expresses concern over Canadians’ mental health amid coronavirus

coronavirus epidemic, suggesting this could be a sign of worsening mental health.The total number of Canadians killed by the coronavirus edged up by 0.9 per cent to 7,773 from 7,703 on Saturday, the public health agency said, further evidence that the worst of the pandemic has passed. The total number of cases rose to 95,057 from 94,335.

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No new coronavirus cases in Manitoba over weekend

coronavirus identified as of Sunday morning.There were also no new cases Saturday, which means the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases is still 300.Data from Friday says there are no COVID-19 patients in hospital or intensive care, nine active cases and 284 cases of people who have recovered in the province.The number of deaths from the virus remains at seven.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]More than 47,372 tests have been performed in the province since early February.

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Police: Single vehicle crash on NJ Turnpike kills all 10 horses in truck-trailer

EAST WINDSOR, N.J. - State police say a truck pulling a trailer carrying horses on the New Jersey Turnpike crashed and burst into flames in the early morning hours, killing all 10 horses.State police say troopers responded to the turnpike’s northbound lanes at 3 a.m. Sunday in East Windsor, Mercer County.Police said the truck had been heading north when it struck the concrete divider and became fully engulfed in flames, killing the animals in the attached trailer.Trooper Charles Marchan told NJ.com that the driver and passenger were taken to a hospital, but neither was seriously injured.

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Colin Powell says he 'cannot in any way support' Trump; announces he will vote for Biden

WASHINGTON D.C. - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday became the latest member of the Republican Party’s old guard to announce that he will not be voting for President Trump in November’s general election.Powell’s admission comes amid rumors and speculation that a number of establishment Republican heavyweights have sworn off voting for Trump in favor of Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden. The New York Times reported former President George W.

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Prince Estate Unveils Powerful New Video For ‘Baltimore’, Shares Handwritten Message From Late Rocker

Released in 2015, “Baltimore” was Prince’s musical response to the Baltimore uprisings sparked by the death of Freddie Gray, who was arrested earlier that year for possessing a knife. When he arrived at jail, hewas in a coma, his spine nearly severed, and died shortly after. When cellphone footage of his brutal arrest — in which police pinned him to the concrete by kneeling on his back — was posted online and went viral, the city erupted in outrage, resulting in protests demanding police reform.

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Opposition misguiding migrants, says Amit Shah at first virtual rally in Bihar

NEW DELHI : Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused Opposition parties in Bihar of deliberately misleading migrants, who returned home during the over-two-month-long lockdown, and urged them not to believe in the allegations levelled by these parties.Shah was addressing the first virtual public rally, which could be seen as the soft launch of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s campaign for the Bihar assembly elections expected to take place in October-November.“There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the people of Bihar and migrants should keep away from such allegations that are being levelled by opposition parties. The entire country respects migrant labourers who have always worked for the development of the country.

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Farm sector reforms depend on fresh avenues, markets to bear fruit

NEW DELHI : Market forces could make or mar the success of measures taken for the evolution of a seamless national market for farm produce and for opening up new avenues for farmers to sell their wares, said experts, even as President Ram Nath Kovind signed three ordinances on Friday removing the legal hurdles in the process.The changes, effective immediately, prohibit setting stock limits on agriculture produce, except in times such as a war or famine, when prices shoot up abnormally.

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Delhi opens borders but closes hospital doors to those from outside

NEW DELHI : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Sunday decided to open its borders for the movement of people but limited treatment of patients for those from outside Delhi.

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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking home discovery as husband Derek fights for his life in coma

Kate Garraway has revealed the heartbreaking thing she discovered in her home as her husband Derek Draper remains fighting for his life in a coma.

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17 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support Right Now

A walk around your nearest drugstore or Sephora is all you need to see that the beauty industry is indeed a highly saturated market. Yet for decades, the beauty world was underserving its Black consumers and finding fundamental products like foundation or concealer, or a nude lipstick for deeper skin tones was a difficult task for far too many.

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Ryan Seacrest's health scare has ABC insiders 'extremely worried' amid rumors he may not return to NYC

worried about Ryan Seacrest's health after the stroke-like symptoms he exhibited during last month's "American Idol" finale. New reports suggest Seacrest and his ABC colleagues are concerned, too — with one claiming he dreads leaving the Los Angeles area when "Live with Kelly and Ryan" returns to filming in its New York City studio.Near the end of the May 17 "Idol" broadcast, Seacrest, 45, seemed to slur some of his words.

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Unlock plan 1.0: Malls, restaurants to open from tomorrow. New rules to know

novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, retailers and restaurateurs are preparing to open business starting tomorrow, 8 June.Among the specific guidelines, the most important ones are staggered entry of visitors and thermal screening at malls. Apart from that, users will have to use face cover or masks which should be worn at all times inside.As a common SOP, the government has said that persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes.

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‘India will remain a top investment destination despite the pandemic’

NEW DELHI : India remains an attractive destination for talent, innovation, and markets, despite businesses taking a temporary break because of the coronavirus outbreak, said Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder, Infosys Ltd, and chairman, Axilor Ventures.“Before the covid crisis started we had 36 or 37 unique unicorns in India, so we were actually a magnet for attracting investments. I just saw news that there are investors looking for opportunities.

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Govt to decide on resuming intternational flights once countries ease restrictions on foreigners' entry: Puri

NEW DELHI : India will take a decision on resumption of international passenger flights as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday.Countries like Japan and Singapore have put significant restrictions on entry of foreigners amid the coronavirus pandemic."A decision to resume regular international operations will be taken as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals. Destination countries have to be ready to allow incoming flights," Puri said on Twitter.A decision to resume regular international operations will be taken as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals.

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No new coronavirus cases or deaths, 5 more recoveries in London-Middlesex

novel coronavirus in London-Middlesex and there are no new cases or deaths as of Sunday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported.The total number of COVID-19 cases in the region remains unchanged at 555, the death count stands at 56 and the number of recoveries has risen to 413 — about 74.5 per cent of cases.The city of London is where 518 of the region’s cases have been reported — about 93 per cent — while 20 cases have been reported in Strathroy-Caradoc and seven Middlesex Centre.Elsewhere, four cases each have been reported in North Middlesex and Thames Centre, and one each has been reported in Lucan Biddulph and Southwest Middlesex.The health unit says the COVID-19 assessment centre at Oakridge Arena in London is changing its

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COVID-19: Only 8 new deaths reported in Quebec

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The number of people hospitalized went down to 972, down nine from Saturday. As for intensive care patients, there are 128, a decrease of one from Saturday.To date, there have been 95,697 confirmed or probable cases across the country.

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1,282 new Covid-19 cases take Delhi's tally to 28,936

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 1 new case; recovery total remains at 999

novel coronavirus.The new case brings the provincial total to 1,059. There were no new recoveries recorded, so that total remains at 999.The new case was identified in Nova Scotia’s central zone.

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Coronavirus: Longer Sunday opening hours will hit staff and small shops, Labour warn

Plans to relax Sunday trading laws would be “bad for staff” and unfair to high street shops which have suffered through the coronavirus crisis, Labour have warned.

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Maya Jama stuns in leopard print dress and combat boots following Sunday Brunch appearance

Maya Jama stunned as she left Channel 4 studios after an appearance on Sunday Brunch to discuss her new BBC prime time show.The presenter, 25, sported a gorgeous silk leopard print dress paired with a trendy leather jacket, tights and combat boots as she headed home after her appearance on the morning show. Maya accessorised with a black backpack and gold jewellery as she wore her raven locks naturally curly while being snapped carrying a sweet treat of chocolate meringue away from the studio on a plate.

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Former NFL Star Dead After Being Ambushed & Shot In Apparent Robbery Attempt

A longtime former NFL wide receiver who played part of his career with the New England Patriots and superstar quarterback Tom Brady was shot and killed on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida.

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Coronavirus pandemic, labour disruptions raise questions about value of Ontario report cards

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Fong said that while some students continue producing excellent work, the quality of the educational experience can’t be compared — and report cards, he said, can’t help but reflect that reality.“I taught the same courses for the first semester and the second semester, and in no way are they even remotely the same,” he said. “The authenticity of the evaluation is what I believe most high school teachers are apprehensive about.”The Ministry of Education, when asked for comment, referred to a May 27 memo to education directors offering general guidance on reporting and assessment.

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COVID-19 cases in Florida surpass 63,000 after more than 1,000 new cases were reported

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‘Harry Potter’ Star Katie Leung, Halsey, More Stars Criticize J.K. Rowling For ‘Targeting’ Trans People

J.K Rowling has come under fire on Twitter after celebrities accused her of being transphobic in a series of tweets. Halsey, Sarah Paulson, and Harry Potter actor Katie Leung responded to the billionaire author after she took to Twitter on June 6. The controversy began when she commented on an article titled, “Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.” In response, she tweeted, “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”

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Kate Garraway reveals heartbreaking note she found from husband Derek before his coronavirus battle

Kate Garraway has revealed that she found a heartbreaking note written by her husband Derek Draper while he fights for his life in hospital.The Good Morning Britain star broke down in tears on the show on Friday as she revealed that, while her husband is now free from coronavirus, he is still in a coma with significant damage to his body. Kate, 53, has now heartbreakingly revealed that she found an old card written by her husband while packing a bag for him to bring to hospital.

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No new deaths recorded by hospitals in Greater Manchester in daily coronavirus figures

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of June 7, is:NHS England releases updated figures each day showing the dates of every coronavirus-related death in hospitals in England, often including previously uncounted deaths that took place several days or even weeks ago.This is because of the time it takes for deaths to be confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19, for post-mortem examinations to be processed and for data from the tests to be validated.A statement published by NHS England on June 7 said: "A further 72 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 27,431."Patients were aged

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Covid-19: Govt says 'fine-tuning' strategy, slams reports claiming experts not consulted

NEW DELHI : Asserting that coronavirus is a "new agent" about which not everything is known, the government on Sunday defended the timing of imposition of the lockdown and rejected as "baseless" media reports expressing concerns that it did not take inputs from technical experts while drawing up its COVID-19 strategy.The government also said it is "fine-tuning" its strategy based on emerging knowledge and experience on the ground.In a statement, the Health Ministry said a section of the media is reporting on the decisions regarding India's approach to the pandemic and asserted that the decision on the lockdown was taken in the background of rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases."The doubling rate of cases had dropped to a low level, pointing

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Katie McGlynn on landing a new acting role after Corrie

Coronation Street at the National Television Awards 2020.And the death of Sinead has now been nominated for this year's Must-See Moment at the BAFTA TV Awards.Katie, 26, who is in lockdown with her parents and one of her three older brothers, told us: "I was meant to be starting a new job and I'm so excited, but it's on hold at the moment."We were meant to be having the read-through but now everything is on pause and I'm just waiting for the green light."Sinead's death from cervical cancer saw some of the long-running soap's most harrowing scenes as it documented the young mum and newlywed's journey - and Katie felt like she was grieving for real while acting out her final scenes in Sinead's flat that she shared with her husband Daniel and

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Pharmacist at JNU Health Centre tests positive for Covid-19

New Delhi: A pharmacist at the Jawaharlal Nehru University Health Centre has tested positive for coronavirus, the university said on Sunday.The pharmacist is in home isolation, it added.The district surveillance officer of the Delhi government has been informed regarding the matter, the university said."All students and staff members/their wards, who happened to visit the JNU Health Centre or was in touch with any staff of the health centre, may kindly note that if any symptom of COVID-19 is developed, the concerned person may visit the health centre or any government hospital, when the health centre is closed."Further, all students and the JNU community are again requested to adhere to the guidelines issued by the university and Government

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Covid-19: Kerala records 107 new cases, third day of major increase, active cases reach 1095

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West Bengal witnesses new high in daily Covid-19 cases for third straight day

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Ontario reports 415 new coronavirus cases, including 223 impacted by reporting delay

coronavirus Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 30,617.Of the 415 cases, 223 were impacted by a reporting delay, meaning 192 cases have been confirmed since Saturday’s report.Nineteen new deaths were also announced, bringing the total fatalities attributed to the virus in the province to 2,426. A total of 24,252 cases are considered resolved, which makes up 79.2 per cent of all confirmed cases.Nearly 19,400 additional tests have been conducted, bringing the total number completed in the province to 851,532.

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Redundancy fears as businesses hit new furlough rule deadline this week

Businesses have been warned they have just a few days to decide if they will make roles redundant as changes to the furlough scheme loom.

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Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees new high in daily cases, count crosses 31,000-mark

novel coronavirus cases, taking the Covid-19 count beyond 31,000 today, according to state health department.With 1,515 patients testing positive for Covid-19 in last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now reached 31,667, the concerned department said. The state witnessed the biggest single-day spike of more than 1,500 cases since the outbreak.

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Karnataka: 239 new covid-19 cases

BENGALURU : Karnataka confirmed 239 new covid-19 cases on Sunday that takes the total 5452.Of this, 183 persons are returnees from other states including 173 from Maharashtra, that accounts for at least 3533 cases recorded in Karnataka.A 61-year old and a 57-year old covid-19 positive persons from Bengaluru died that takes the total number of fatalities to 63 in the state.Karnataka has witnessed a sharp spike in cases over the last two weeks that has added to the challenges of the B.S.Yediyurappa-led state government that will relax more lockdown restrictions from Monday.

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₹12.33 lakh cr in FY20 due to reduction in corp tax, increase in PIT exemption

NEW DELHI : The gross direct tax collection in 2019-20 fiscal dipped 4.92 per cent to ₹12.33 lakh crore on account of reduction in corporate tax rate, increased standard deduction and personal I-T exemption limit, the Income Tax department said on Sunday.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in a statement, said the fall in tax collection is on expected line and temporary in nature.The gross direct tax collection in 2018-19 fiscal stood at ₹12,97,674 crore.The government had lowered the net direct tax collection target for 2019-20 fiscal to ₹11.70 lakh crore in the Revised Estimates, from ₹13.3 lakh crore projected in Budget presented in July 2019.Although CBDT has not made public the actual net direct tax collection in 2019-20,

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Covid-19 could see a declining trend by mid-September: A mathematical analysis

NEW DELHI : Covid-19 pandemic in the country could see a declining trend by mid of September this year, according to the findings of mathematical analysis by Union Health Ministry officials.The study has pointed out that when the number of infected is equal to the number of removed patients, the coefficient will reach 100 per cent threshold and the epidemic will be extinguished.This means that the transmission of the virus has more or less stopped, stated the study.Researchers have used the methodology- Bailey's Relative Removal Rate (BMRRR) or Bailey's Model on the secondary data of the cumulative number of total COVID-19 cases in India from March 1 to May 19.The analysis has been published in the latest issue of the online journal-

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Coronavirus: Scotland reports no new deaths from coronavirus for first time

There have been no new recorded deaths from coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest Scottish Government figures show the disease has claimed the lives of 2,415 people - the same figure as yesterday.In Ayrshire, there's been a slight rise in the number of confirmed cases.That now stands at 1,079 - up two from yesterday.There are 10 people battling the disease in Ayrshire hospitals - also up two on yesterday.There remains fewer than five patients in intensive care in the region with confirmed or suspected coronavirus.Across Scotland, 126,012 people have been tested through NHS labs to date with 15,621 positive results.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are

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hereAction Fraud said it had even received 260 reports of coronavirus-related TV Licensing emails.Emails purporting to be from TV Licensing claimed a recipient's direct debit had failed and they need to pay to avoid prosecution.Those targeted were told they were eligible for a 'Covid-19 'personalized offer' of six months free.Action Fraud said: "The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information."Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam.

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No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for the first time since lockdown began

coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours.This is the first time it has happened since lockdown began in March.Scottish Government figures released on Sunday show that a total of 2,415 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, no change on Saturday’s figure – the first time the death total has remained the same since March 20.The figures also showed that 15,621 people have tested positive for Covid-19, an increase of 18 and of those that have tested positive, 646 were in hospital on Saturday evening, 16 of whom were in intensive care, while nine others were in intensive care suspected of having the viurs.No new deaths were also reported in Northern Ireland, leaving the total recorded by the Department of Health at

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No new coronavirus deaths recorded overnight in Scotland for first time

Coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland's hospitals overnight, the Scottish Government has announced. However, there has been a confirmed a rise in the number of positive case this afternoon, with 18 new cases reported bringing the total figure to 15,621.

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Liquor makers in Delhi hail withdrawal of corona fee, say 5% hike in VAT reasonable

New Delhi: Liquor makers on Sunday welcomed the Delhi government's decision to withdraw 70 per cent Special Corona duty on liquor after increasing VAT to 25 per cent, and termed the move to be reasonable.The step would benefit all stakeholders, as sale of liquor was going down in the Capital city following high tax rates, according to Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC).Though the Delhi government has withdrawn the tax, it has increased the value added tax (VAT) on all categories of liquor from 20 per cent to 25 per cent. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal."We really welcome the decision of the Government to remove 70 per cent Cess in Delhi.

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COMMENTARY: The closure of the border reveals the differences between Canada and U.S.

longest nonmilitarized international border in the world, and strong economic ties.About 90 per cent of the Canadian population lives within a one-hour drive of the border.

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Maharashtra govt plans to adopt new compensation strategy for citizens

MUMBAI : Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the state is planning to overhaul the old criteria for compensation to people affected by natural calamities in the backdrop of the recent cyclone “Nisarga", which has affected several districts of the state.Maharashtra, which is already struggling to contain the transmission of covid-19 infection, on Sunday, announced an emergency relief package of ₹75 crore for Ratnagiri district and ₹25 crore for Sindhudurg district to compensate for the damages due to the cyclone.Even though the state is dealing with the crisis of covid-19 pandemic, Thackeray said the government will decide on compensation for damages in Thane and Palghar also, which have seen relatively less damages

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Mayor de Blasio ends NYC curfew 'effective immediately'

NEW YORK - New York City is lifting its curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday morning.The 8 p.m.

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Polls show gap narrowing between Labour and Tories amid coronavirus crisis

Three separate opinion polls today show the gap is narrowing between Labour and the Tories amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Govt gives lowdown on what National Task Force to fight Covid-19 has been upto

New Delhi: In its bid to dispel some media reports about government's lack of efforts in containing Covid-19, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare explained what the National Task Force (NTF) for Covid-19 has been doing since the breakout of the pandemic."These apprehensions and allegations are unfounded and baseless. The Government is constantly in consultation with experts for technical and strategic inputs, scientific ideas and domain-specific guidance to address the Covid-19 pandemic," the ministry said."A National Task Force (NTF) for Covid-19 is constituted by Secretary DHR-cum-DG-ICMR with Member (Health) NITI Aayog as Chairperson and Secretary (DoHFW) and Secretary (DHR) as Co-Chairs.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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