NEW DELHI : Retailers have witnessed tepid response since the lockdown restrictions were eased, with shoppers making short trips, spending less time and buying exactly what they need from stores on high streets.

However, stores located in malls have fared even worse.Retailers Mint spoke to said business in stores located on high streets were at 30-60% compared to a year ago, while in malls they were as low as 5-20%.

In all, physical stores continue to bear the brunt of the covid-19 outbreak.“Malls have opened only in some cities. Most malls have been sluggish in sales compared to high streets.

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Bolsonaro shuns face masks at event as country records 1,000 deaths in single day

Jair Bolsonaro attended a U.S. Independence Day celebration in Brazil’s capital Saturday at which participants declined to wear face masks, one day after he vetoed obligatory use of masks in private settings.Bolsonaro shared photos on social media of himself, four Cabinet ministers, other top aides and U.S.

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Supporters of Q Nightclub donate over $25,000 to help it survive during the pandemic

Q Nighclub and Lounge have donated over $26,000 to help the only gay, lesbian and trans venue in southern Saskatchewan survive during the pandemic.“This has been a very important place for the gay, lesbian and trans people in Regina,” said Cory Oxelgren, president of the Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina (GLRC), which operates the Q Nightclub.“It’s a place where they can go and be safe, and a place where they can be with people like-mind.” Regina’s Q Nightclub faces financial trouble amid coronavirus The business has faced a financial uphill battle after COVID-19 shuttered its doors in March, losing around $8,000 each month it was closed, says Oxelgren.The GLRC set up a GoFundMe page to offset the expenses, surpassing its goal of

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July 4th military flyovers go over Philadelphia, 4 other cities

PHILADELPHIA - President Donald Trump's July Fourth celebration featured an extensive U.S. military air show over Washington, D.C., but four other cities saw get mini-versions of the air power display on Saturday,The "Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution" featured military flyovers in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

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Man backs into deputy’s patrol car during traffic stop, officials say

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A deputy was involved in a crash when a man backed into his patrol car during a traffic stop, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.The crash occurred just after midnight on Saturday.Officials said the deputy was on patrol at the intersection of I-95 and Matanzas Highway when Timothy Mccue’s silver Range Rover almost struck his vehicle head-on.The deputy pursued the vehicle to initiate a traffic stop and found the 39-year-old man’s vehicle pulled over on the emergency shoulder of the I-95 entrance ramp, officials said.The deputy parked his agency vehicle behind Mccue’s car and just as the deputy was about to get out of his vehicle, officials said Mccue suddenly put his car in reverse and crashed into the

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Coronavirus: England’s pubs, restaurants and hair salons reopen on ‘Super Saturday’

Whether people were seeking a pint from a pub, a bite from a restaurant or a well-deserved trim from a hair salon, U.K. residents were able to do so after all three types of businesses reopened following the country’s COVID-19 lockdown being eased.

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AHS orders Calgary restaurant to stop offering shisha services during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic, according to a health enforcement order dated June 24.Conditions at Ishtar Restaurant, located at 4338 Macleod Trail S.W., could have been dangerous to public health or spread disease by contravening an order by Alberta’s chief medical officer of health.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As it stands, according to the Alberta government, hookah lounges can only serve food and drink.“The operator was providing shisha service to the public as a patron was smoking shisha in the dining room,” the AHS order said.An AHS executive officer directed Ishtar Restaurant owners Bashar Marqas and Sawsan Marqas to immediately close shisha, hookah and water pipe services to the public, explaining

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Coronavirus: Manitoba health officials report no new COVID-19 cases Saturday

COVID-19 identified as of Saturday morning.Manitoba’s total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable cases of COVID-19 remains at 325.As of Friday, the province says Manitoba has 16 active cases of COVID-19, with no one in hospital or intensive care as a result of the virus.So far, 302 people have recovered from COVID-19 since the first case was reported in March, and seven Manitobans have died.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Since February, 64,968 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Manitoba.

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Florida adds over 11,000 coronavirus cases in a single day

Trump plans massive fireworks display for July 4 amid COVID-19 Florida’s record rise in cases was more than any European country’s daily peak at the height of the outbreak there.North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alaska, Missouri, Idaho and Alabama all registered new daily highs on Friday, while Texas hit a new peak for hospitalizations.The daily U.S.

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In a first, over 700 new coronavirus cases found in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD : Gujarat reported its highest single-day spike of 712 coronavirus cases on Saturday which took the number of cases in the state to 35,398, the health department said.Death toll due to the virus rose to 1,927 with 21 new fatalities, it added.For the first time, one-day rise in number of patients crossed 700 in the state.473 patients were discharged from hospitals, taking the total number of recovered cases to 25,414.There are now 8,057 active cases in the state with 68 patients on ventilator, the department said.Gujarat COVID-19 figures are as follows: Total cases 35,398, new cases 712, total deaths 1,927, discharged patients 25,414, active cases 8,057 and people tested so far 4,04,354.

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Tanning shop company threatens legal action against government over Covid-19 restrictions

FREE newsletter is as good as that first pint back at the pub The owner of a tanning salon is threatening legal action against the government as coronavirus lockdown procedures mean the business must still remain closed. The Feel Good Group's Managing Director, Adam Mooney, from County Durham, has been left frustrated after the easing of lockdown saw pubs and hair salons able to reopen in England from today – but not tanning shops.

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Florida officials report over 11,000 new cases of coronavirus

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Ontario reports 121 new coronavirus cases marking lowest increase in over a week

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 35,656.Health Minister Christine Elliott said 21 of the cases are a result of targeted testing among temporary workers in the Windsor-Essex area.“With 174 more resolved, there are 53 fewer active cases in the province,” she added.

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Tamil Nadu reports over 4,000 new Covid-19 cases for third straight day, tally rises to 1,07,001

novel coronavirus cases on Friday, Tamil Nadu today reported over 4,000 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day. The southern state is now the second-most affected state in the country after Maharashtra, which has more than 1.9 lakh cases.With 4,280 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu's total number of confirmed coronavirus patients have now surged to 1,07,001, according to the state health department.Along with that, the death toll in the state also increased to 1,450 after 65 deaths were reported in since Friday, it said.Of the new cases reported, 10 passengers who arrived in Tamil Nadu from abroad tested positive in the state.

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July 4th military flyovers to go over Philadelphia, 4 other cities

PHILADELPHIA - President Donald Trump's July Fourth celebration will feature an extensive U.S. military air show over Washington, D.C., but four other cities will get mini-versions of the air power display on Saturday,The "Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution" will feature military flyovers in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

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'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline

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Service businesses in Halifax are increasing prices to offset high cleaning costs

Atlantic provinces encouraging staycations as they compete for local tourism dollars Services that we have grown used to, like getting a dentist check-up, will likely have much longer wait times, will take longer and cost more.Kristina Boerder is a regular client at a Halifax-based dental clinic.Just prior to the clinic’s reopening on June 8, Boerder received an email that advised her of several changes she should expect before her next appointment.One of the changes was a notice of a potential COVID-19 surcharge that could be waived if future appointments are made.“That was the first time I had heard of the surcharge thing,” Boerder says.“On one hand, I can somewhat understand it.

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Covid-19: 17 TTD staff test positive for virus

Tirupati: As many as 17 staff members of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that governs the shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala, near here, have tested positive for COVID-19, a top functionary of the TTD board said. After holding an emergency meeting on the hills, TTD board chairman YV Subba Reddy told reporters that an 'archaka' (assistant priest), some musicians and security staff were among those infected in recent times.

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Coronavirus: Spain locks down county of 200,000 people over COVID-19 outbreaks

Spain on Saturday ordered the lockdown of a county around the city of Lleida due to worrying outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus.Catalan regional authorities announced that as of noon local time movement will be restricted to and from El Segria, around Lleida, which is home to over 200,000 people. Residents will have until 4 p.m.

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Drone video of Trans-Canada Highway flood repair in B.C.

Drone video showing work crews along the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Interior, near Revelstoke, following flooding on Thursday that temporarily closed the well-travelled route.

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Back in business: Malls take safety precautions as stores reopen

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Philadelphia Mills Mall and the now-renovated Fashion District are implementing safety precautions as they reopen their doors to welcome back customers.“We have our welcome stations at ‘9th and Market’ and also ‘11th and Filbert.’ So if anyone forgot their mask, they can grab a mask. We have hand-sanitizer throughout the whole entire property & everyone’s just keeping their distance.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper nearly hit by lightning during stop

BRISTOW, Okla. - An Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer had a close call with mother nature along a highway while he helped a crew with some equipment that had fallen off a trailer July 2.Dash camera video posted on Facebook by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol shows the moment lightning strikes right next the trooper.Oklahoma HP said the bolt hit the highway and it did not appear the officer suffered any injuries.

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World Under 17 Hockey Challenge scheduled for fall cancelled due to coronavirus

COVID-19 pandemicHockey Canada made the announcement on Friday. 26 NHL players diagnosed with coronavirus since early June, league says The annual, week-long tournament was set to open October 31 in Charlottetown and Summerside, P.E.I.“Hockey Canada’s priority remains the health and safety of all participants and the general public.

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England prepares to reopen on ‘Super Saturday’

Despite remaining a COVID-19 hot spot, England will reopen more businesses, including its world renowned pubs, on July 4, dubbed ‘Super Saturday.’ As Redmond Shannon explains, some people are desperate for a drink, while others are nervous about the easing of restrictions.

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B.C. reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, deadly outbreak at Langely Lodge declared over

the second at the facility since the beginning of the pandemic, killed 25 people.The province also revised its number of total cases down to 2,947, after identifying six cases as being residents of other provinces.Seven of B.C.’s total cases are “epidemiologically-linked,” while the rest have been lab-confirmed.The province’s death toll remained unchanged at 177, while the number of active cases in B.C.

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Coronavirus: 31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19 — a rate of 1.2%

COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2 per cent.MLB and the players’ association announced the results Friday as teams resumed workouts for the first time since the coronavirus interrupted spring training on March 12, two weeks before the season was to start. Opening day has been reset for July 23, the latest in baseball history, and the regular season has been reduced to 60 games in the shortest schedule since 1878.

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Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

WASHINGTON – Highly touted prospect Makur Maker verbally committed to Howard University on Friday, picking the Bison over college basketball powerhouses UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis.The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking rankings in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11, 235-pound center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball.Maker, ranked No.

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Celebrity Gogglebox spat as Susanna Reid and Judge Rinder clash over coronavirus rules

Gogglebox fans welcomed two new faces to the show this evening, as Susanna Reid and Judge Rob Rinder joined the cast of armchair critics.Unfortunately, their first appearance on the show kicked off with a playful argument, as the ITV stars argued about the rules concerning coronavirus.

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Pubs and clubs giant G1 axe Scots staff for second time during coronavirus

hospitality giant G1 have been made redundant for the second time amid the coronavirus crisis. In a letter sent by the company's CEO, workers affected were told their services are no longer going to be required because of the chaos caused by the virus on the struggling hospitality sector.

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‘You should have been George Floyd’: Black baseball player taunted at high school game

A black baseball player has received an outpouring of support after receiving racist taunts from opposing players during a game.

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Edmonton International Street Performers Festival heads to the screen during COVID-19

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival.“A street performer doing a show for no audience is a rehearsal,” said Shelley Switzer. “So, we wanted to bring the festival to you.”Each day until July 12, an online variety show will feature Street Fest artists from near and far.

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31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%

NEW YORK – Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%.MLB and the players' association announced the results Friday as teams resumed workouts for the first time since the coronavirus interrupted spring training on March 12, two weeks before the season was to start. Opening day has been reset for July 23, the latest in baseball history.

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Wolf's mask order inflames partisan fight over virus

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Advocates say new Ontario bill gives an unfair advantage to landlords over tenants

Ontario tenants’ rights advocates are voicing concerns over a new bill they say will make it easier for landlords to obtain evictions once the COVID-19 crisis eases.Several advocacy groups say Bill 184, also known as the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, would provide a number of new avenues for landlords to both evict and collect unpaid rent from current and past tenants.The changes would apply retroactively to when the province first declared a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bryson DeChambeau tied for early 2nd-round lead in Detroit

DETROIT – Bryson DeChambeau chose to compete in the Rocket Mortgage Classic while many of the PGA Tour's top players skipped the tournament.He's aiming to take full advantage of the relatively weak field and course.DeChambeau had four birdies on his back nine Friday to close with a 5-under 67, giving him a share of the lead among the early starters in the second round.And it sounds as if DeChambeau has a plan to win for the first time this season and sixth time in his carer.“If I can make birdie on all the par 5s on the weekend, that’s 8 under right there," he said.

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Over 50 people can gather in places of worship under new criteria

The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has welcomed new Government guidance on places of worship - it allows for gatherings greater than 50 people as long as certain criteria are met.

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Coronavirus: AGCO suspends Toronto nightclub’s liquor licence over alleged indoor party

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it plans to revoke the liquor licence of a Toronto club accused of hosting a secret indoor party attended by more than 100 people.The AGCO says it has suspended Goldie’s licence while it begins the revocation process.It says the move is related to “serious violations related to public safety.”Earlier this week, police alleged that between 125 and 150 patrons were allowed to enter the club on June 26 for a party where no social distancing regulations were enforced.Police said the owner, manager and corporation will be charged with failure to comply with an order made during a declared emergency.Investigators noted the establishment doesn’t have outdoor seating or a patio of any sort.

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Scots tourists warned over travel insurance risk if they get coronavirus before flying

coronavirus symptoms before flying, a consumer rights expert has warned. Alex Neill, chief executive of consumer resolution service Resolver, said travel insurance is unlikely to cover such a scenario.

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Martin Lewis: Money Show host sparks concern over health fears as he talks 'problem'

Martin Lewis has been on hand to help countless people with their finance questions - from furlough fears to saving advice during the coronavirus pandemic.The finance expert hosts his self-titled Money Show, but a few hours before he was due to make an appearance, the presenter admitted he was feeling "weak".Despite feeling unwell, Martin hosted the show which aired yesterday, via video link, before the 48-year-old explained that he was off to his "sick bed".In view of his one million followers, he said: "Ta for watching folks. I hope the info was useful & I hope the shenanigans in the background near the end didn't put you off.

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Michael Bay’s coronavirus film receives “do not work” order over safety issues

Transformers producer Michael Bay has been issued with a “do not work” order over safety issues.Songbird, a movie centred on a coronavirus-style pandemic, has been given an order by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The reasoning is because the producers allegedly “have not been transparent about their safety protocols” amid the current crisis.A union representative confirmed the news in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) yesterday (July 2), adding that SAG-AFTRA takes safety protocols “very seriously”.

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Myles Stephenson acting as big brother figure to Kate Garraway's kids as husband Derek remains in intensive care after coronavirus

Myles Stephenson has opened up on how he is supporting his close pal Kate Garraway through her family's ordeal as her husband Derek Draper remains in intensive care while recovering from his coronavirus battle. Myles, 28, and Kate, 53, became close after appearing on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! last year and he is due to appear on Kate’s new morning breakfast show, Breakfast at Garraway's.

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Vanilla Ice CANCELS Fourth Of July Texas Concert Following Major Backlash Over COVID-19 Concerns

Vanilla Ice has finally thawed his stone-cold stance on hosting a concert amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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DeLand Wellness Center to offer rapid anitbody testing

DELAND, Fla. – The DeLand Wellness Center will offer antibody tests beginning next week.“We have been so blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive community,” the Center said. “Among our services, we will be offering rapid Antibody COVID-19 testing.”The test, which is available on Wednesday, will be offered to those currently infected or previously infected.“You will be given your results on site,” the Center added.

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Murphy orders flags to full-staff following 90 days lowered to honor coronavirus deaths

TRENTON - Flags across New Jersey have been ordered to return to full-staff by Gov. Phil Murphy after being lowered in April to honor those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic.The governor's order to raise flags comes just one day before the nation celebrates its independence. Murphy's office says the decision shines a light on "New Jersey’s recovery and continued resolve."“As we approach Independence Day, it is the appropriate time to recognize the resilience of the people of our state and our country, and remind us all that much like other difficult periods in our history, we will eventually make it through," Murphy said.Flags were ordered to half-staff on Apr.

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