Bengaluru Urban District G N Shivamurthy issued an order setting apart about 35.5 acres in the villages under four Taluks of Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Anekal and Yelahanka.

The order directed the respective Tahsildars to register these chunks of land as reserved for burial grounds and not to use for any purpose.

Sriramulu said COVID-19 victims would not be laid to rest in burial grounds in the city and separate places will be earmarked on the outskirts in the backdrop of safety concerns raised by public.

He had also warned against unscientific disposal of used Personal Protection Equipment kits worn by the kin of the dead for the final rites, referring to reports about such instances.

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Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19

LOS ANGELES - Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.In early June, the Federal Reserve said, “The COVID‐19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the supply chain and normal circulation patterns for U.S.

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Covid cases at meat plants to be examined by committee

The outbreak of the coronavirus at meat plants will be under scrutiny when the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 meets today.

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SBI's North East Head Office sealed after spike in coronavirus cases among staff

COVID-19 positive people in the country's largest public sector lender’s regional headquarters here has gone up to 27, official sources told PTI.Kamrup Metropolitan Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu declared the complex as a "containment zone" and ordered it to be sealed with immediate effect "until further order" to prevent further spread of infection in the area."In view of the detection of more positive patients of COVID-19 in the SBI North East Head Office, which is located just opposite of the Assam Secretariat, the stringent step has been taken," the order said."Any unauthorised entry and exit into the notified containment zone is barred till the area is declared safe as per the guidelines.

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Human workforce will move up the value chain in post-covid world

Mint Pivot or Perish discussion on the technology and automation sector on Thursday.While certain human jobs will be taken up by artificial intelligence-driven automation systems, technologies will by and large become a key enabler, often acting as a force multiplier, for enterprises as they look to improve efficiencies and conserve capital in the post-pandemic world.“I believe technology will always end up creating more jobs," said Sangeeta Gupta, senior vice-president and chief strategy officer, Nasscom. According to Gupta, while some of the more repetitive jobs are being automated, this allows people to “move up the value chain".

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Employee at Canadian Brewhouse in Saskatoon tests positive for novel coronavirus

public health alert has been issued for people who attended a Saskatoon restaurant after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued the advisory on Thursday. Golf Saskatchewan, amateur provincials host confident in coronavirus safety measures The employee who tested positive was working at the Canadian Brewhouse in the Stonebridge neighbourhood location last week, according to a press release.SHA said the public health alert applies for those at the business at the following times:Health officials said anyone who attended this business during the listed times should be self-monitoring for symptoms.

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2 new cases of COVID-19

Today there are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation facilities in New Zealand.

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Household dog in Tarrant County tests positive for COVID-19 after owners contract virus

SHIJIAZHUANG, CHINA - MARCH 06: A woman with her pet dog, both wearing face masks, walks on street amid novel coronavirus spread on March 6, 2020 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province of China. (Photo by Zhai Yujia/China News Service via Getty Images) FORT WORTH, Texas - A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.The USDA’s Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed on Thursday that a dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for the novel virus.MORE: Coronavirus coverageOfficials say a private veterinarian chose to test the dog for COVID-19 after its owners were confirmed to have the virus.

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Covid-19: ICMR plans pan-India sero-survey to evaluate the trend of coronavirus

Covid-19) among the population, the Central government informed on Thursday. This would be a follow-up to a similar study conducted in May.The final results of the sero-survey conducted by the ICMR in May, which focused on infections of mid-April is still under process, Rajesh Bhushan, Officer on Special Duty in the Union Health Ministry said.

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Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite

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82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US

LAMPE, Mo. - An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus, the local health department revealed this week, raising questions about the ability to keep kids safe during what is a rite of childhood for many.Missouri is one of several states to report outbreaks at summer camps. The Kanakuk camp in Lampe, Missouri, ended up sending its teenage campers home.

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Delhi dispensaries, polyclinics to start Covid-19 rapid antigen tests

COVID-19 pandemic. In continuation of measures undertaken by Government of NCT of Delhi to augment COVID-19 testing and to ensure that it is more accessible, it has been decided that Rapid Antigen Detection tests will be offered by all Delhi Govt dispensaries and polyclinics from 9 am to 12 noon on all days to all eligible individuals (as per Annexure).

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Vernon, B.C., senior meal program hits milestone with 1,000 lunches

A bistro in Vernon that has been offering free lunches for seniors since the beginning of April has now reached a major milestone.“We’ve done over 1,000 lunches so far. Actually, It’s about 1,083 and we are going to continue as long as we can,” said Beatrice Weir, The Fig’s co-owner.The Fig Bistro, which is run by David Scarlatescu and his mother, Beatrice Weir, have taken it upon themselves to try and make a difference within the senior community in Vernon.

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Academics discuss challenges of full-time work and parenting amid COVID-19 pandemic

University of Lethbridge recently expressed their frustrations with having to take on the roles of both full-time parents and academics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in a detailed article published in EMBO Reports.Luc Roberts is a Ph.D. student in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, who has a two-year-old toddler.

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Coronavirus: Canada adds 370 new cases, 12 deaths Thursday

coronavirus case count went up by 370 Thursday and its deaths by 12.The country now has 106,783 cases total with 27,460 of them active, and 8,749 deaths total.Quebec, the hardest-hit province in Canada, reported 137 new COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 56,216. Quebec bans bars from selling alcohol after midnight to limit coronavirus outbreaks Six new deaths were also reported, though four of them occurred before July 1.

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Coronavirus: More than 500 people show up to mobile testing clinic in Mercier

COVID-19 screening clinic in the town of Mercier, Que., following an outbreak on the South Shore among dozens of young people.Health board authorities said they were expecting 500 people at the Centre Roger-Tougas and the clinic was only supposed to be open for a day, but they said by noon, 600 people had either already been tested or were registered to get screened. Others had to be turned away.It was the first test site in South Shore community.

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B.C. ‘s top doctor on the challenges of COVID-19 antibody testing

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question at Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing about the challenges associated with antibody testing.

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City of Calgary to reopen 4 aquatic and fitness facilities

The City of Calgary will be reopening four aquatic and fitness facilities after they were shut down due to COVID-19. As Cami Kepke reports, there will be plenty of changes in place.

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Task force to investigate Misericordia Hospital COVID-19 outbreak after 6 deaths

A formal task force has been set up to investigate the COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital, where six people have died and dozens more been infected as of Thursday. Quinn Ohler has the latest.

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WHO: Indoor airborne spread of coronavirus in restaurants, gyms possible

coronavirus is spread in the air except for certain risky medical procedures, such as when patients are first put on breathing machines.In a change to its previous thinking, WHO noted on Thursday that studies evaluating COVID-19 outbreaks in restaurants, choir practices and fitness classes suggested the virus might have been spread in the air.Airborne spread "particularly in specific indoor locations, such as crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces over a prolonged period of time with infected persons cannot be ruled out," WHO said.Still, officials also pointed out that other modes of transmission — like contaminated surfaces or close contacts between people in such indoor environments — might also have explained the disease's

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Manitoba helping school divisions with cost of reopening: education minister

coronavirus pandemic when they reopen classes in September.Kelvin Goertzen announced Wednesday afternoon that funds saved by school divisions that took steps to limit non-essential spending early in the pandemic will go back into schools in anticipation of September reopening.“Our government’s goal is to focus school funding on classrooms to ensure Manitoba students can thrive and excel,” said Goertzen.“This is even more important as our province gradually emerges from the grip of COVID-19, and as we continue our plans to return to in-class teaching and learning this fall.” Manitoba school divisions working on plans to bring students back to schools Goertzen said some of the funds saved by Manitoba schools were used toward covering costs

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Saskatchewan reports 5 new coronavirus cases, releases more Phase 4.2 guidelines

coronavirus cases in the province on Thursday.Health officials said there were five new cases in the daily update, with the overall total for the province growing to 813 since the first case was reported March 11. Possible coronavirus transmission at 4 Lloydminster locations: SHA Two of the new cases are in the south region and the rest are in the Saskatoon, far north and central regions, according to a press release.Five people are currently in hospital — two are receiving inpatient care in the north and Saskatoon while one is in intensive care in the city.Four more people have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 750.There are currently 48 active cases in the province, health officials said.

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TransLink boosting SeaBus service amid rising demand

TransLink is returning SeaBus service to every 15 minutes during peak hours.Sailings had been cut to one every 30 minutes during the 7:00-9:30 a.m. and 3:00-6:30 p.m.

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U.K. to use drones to deliver Covid-19 tests to Scottish islands

drones to deliver coronavirus testing kits to remote parts of Scotland, including islands off its west coast.Drone delivery company Skyports Ltd., based in London, is working with the National Health Service to deliver the tests and other medical supplies from a hospital on the Argyll and Bute mainland, the U.K.

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Morikawa back from missed cut with strong debut at Muirfield

DUBLIN, Ohio – Collin Morikawa didn't get rattled by his first missed cut as a pro or his first time playing Muirfield Village.Morikawa finally had a forced weekend off two weeks ago after 22 consecutive cuts to start his PGA Tour career, three short of the standard set by Tiger Woods. He bounced back Thursday in the Workday Charity Open with a 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead over Adam Hadwin.It was a quiet day of work, typical for the PGA Tour with no spectators allowed in the return from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

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Local business owners and staff experience increase in verbal abuse and violence in response to COVID-19 safety measures

And it turns out, that incident isn’t isolated to just that region. Lindsay Biscaia reports.

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Calgary Folk Music Festival returns for 42nd year

After cancelling the event in April amid COVID-19 concerns, organizers of the Calgary Folk Music Festival announced Thursday that the show will in fact go on this summer. Deb Matejicka reports.

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‘We’re all in it together:' Orlando food pantry meets increasing need

It’s no secret Central Florida has been hit hard by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Millions of jobs have been lost and people are in need.But we’ve also seen the community step up.

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B.C. officials report 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

At her daily briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in British Columbia on Thursday, July 9.

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Saskatchewan home sales surge to ‘near-record levels’ in June

real estate market data shows that while home prices have remained relatively flat during the COVID-19 pandemic, sales volume surged in June.“There seems to be a lot of excitement among buyers right now. This last quarter, in particular, we’ve seen some dramatic acceleration of sales as far as multiple offers being seen on reasonably priced properties,” Royal LePage Regina Realty managing partner Mike Duggleby said.“April there was a significant decrease in sales — 45 per cent province-wide.

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What can essential workers crossing the U.S.-Canada border do while visiting?

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Premier John Horgan at his weekly COVID-19 briefing about essential workers travelling to Canada from the U.S. and what kind of activities they can participate in while visiting during the pandemic.

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Ontario doctors warn against complacency as COVID-19 restrictions ease

As the threat of a second COVID-19 wave looms, doctors in Ontario are urging people not to be complacent. Shallima Maharaj hears from those on the frontlines.

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Coronavirus: Still ‘not a lot of people’ in Hamilton pediatric hospital amid pandemic

Stage 2 of its coronavirus recovery plan in late May.However, despite allowing visitors into facilities once again, the mother of a chemotherapy patient that makes regular visits to McMaster Children’s Hospital says there’s still not many making the trip as the pandemic continues.“Still a limited number of people on the elevators, when you get into clinics, you know, no toys, breastfeeding is spaced apart. So, yeah, I didn’t see a big change, to be honest,” said Karolina Anastasopoulos.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 9 July 2020

DR NICK COATSWORTH: Today I can report that here have been 9,059 cases of coronavirus disease diagnosed in Australia to date, with 182 cases newly confirmed to 12 noon today.Going through the jurisdictions that have reported new cases: in the Australian Capital Territory, 1 new case was reported today, which was linked to the cases that were reported yesterday.In New South Wales, there have been 13 new cases reported; 11 of those were overseas-acquired and diagnosed whilst in hotel quarantine, 1 was acquired interstate, and 1 was contact of a known case.In Victoria, 165 new cases have been diagnosed; 30 were locally acquired, and 135 are currently under investigation.In Western Australia, 3 new cases were diagnosed; all of them were

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 10 The Project on 9 July 2020

WALEED ALY: Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth is one of those tasked with containing the virus and he joins us now. Thanks for your time.So, we saw people racing over the South Australia border overnight, on Tuesday we saw the same with the New South Wales border.

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Alberta’s COVID-19 contact-tracing app a ‘security risk’ on Apple devices: privacy commissioner

COVID-19 case could be a security risk if used on Apple devices.That was the finding in the report of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) reviewing the ABTraceTogether app.Commissioner Jill Clayton said Alberta Health was mindful of privacy and security in developing the app and took reasonable steps to protect privacy.“Despite the positive aspects,” said Clayton, “I have ongoing concerns related to the functionality of ABTraceTogether on Apple devices.” Alberta’s contact-tracing app only works on iOS when phone is unlocked, app running in foreground Clayton noted safeguards are out of Alberta Health’s control, but said nonetheless, there is still a security risk because, to run the app, Apple devices

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Premier John Horgan on what $343B federal deficit means to B.C. infrastructure projects

Speaking at his weekly COVID-19 update, B.C. Premier John Horgan answers a question about the impact of the federal deficit on British Columbians and will infrastructure projects funded by Ottawa continue to go ahead?

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Florida’s Fourth Estate: Teachers react to schools reopening amid COVID-19

Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union.Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State.

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COVID-19 testing extended at Barnett Park in Pine Hills

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – For the next two weeks, free COVID-19 testing will be offered at Barnett Park in Pine Hills thanks to Orange County Health Services.Up to 500 people are expected to be tested at the site at 4801 W. Colonial Dr.

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'Conan' Writer Laurie Kilmartin Opens Up About Mom's COVID-19 Death

Conan writer Laurie Kilmartin opened up about losing her mother to COVID-19 and documenting the end of her mom's life in a series of comedic tweets in an interview with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday's edition of O'Brien's eponymous TBS late-night show. Kilmartin's mother, JoAnn, caught the disease after she was taken to a nursing facility following a hospital stay and died in June.

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Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic

seen their income decline during the coronavirus pandemic, which dragged the nation's economy into the worst downturn since the Great Depression.That's according to a new study published Thursday by Bankrate.com, which found that 49 percent of U.S. adults have experienced a negative impact on their income as a result of the crisis, most frequently through layoffs, furloughs or a reduction in hours.Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal, while 42 percent expect it to return to pre-crisis levels within the next six months.

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COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences

BOSTON - As scientists and public health officials around the world race to understand more about the novel coronavirus, research suggests that much of the virus’s transmission is actually driven by a smaller number of individuals, called “superspreaders.”Some incidents have been reported in the news as “superspreader events,” in which one person unknowingly goes on to infect a large number of other people. This includes a funeral in Albany, Georgia and a business conference in Boston, which were later deemed to have played “a notable role in the early U.S. spread of COVID-19,” according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Dr.

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‘I believe in white power’: Woman arrested after allegedly attacking Home Depot shopper in mask dispute

news release from McHenry police.Waters said she let Hill know that if she was going to demand other customers wear their masks, then it was important for her to wear one as well, according to a Facebook post published by Waters detailing the interaction.“Then she took her mask all the way off, put it in her pocket and let me know she was going to spit and cough on me,” Waters wrote on Facebook.RELATED: ‘Costco Karen’ throws fit over face mask policy, Twitter video showsHill can be seen in the video holding her own phone up, as well as her middle finger, toward Waters and saying, “Yes I am entitled.

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Edmonton COVID-19 deaths climb to 20 as Alberta announces 37 more coronavirus cases

here.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]At the same time, health officials said 37 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the province over the past 24 hours. Currently, there are 584 active cases in Alberta.Calgary currently has the most actives cases of the disease with 220, and Edmonton is close behind with 215.

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US notes 62,000 COVID cases in another record-breaking day

Yesterday US officials reported 62,751 new cases of COVID-19, setting yet another record in a summertime surge that has swept across much of the South and West.

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Global COVID-19 total tops 12 million; WHO weighs in on airborne spread

As the global pandemic total topped 12 million COVID-19 cases today, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced two major developments: the publication of a scientific brief about transmission, including the airborne route, and the initiation of an independent panel to review the world's pandemic response.

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3 more deaths linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital.The people who died were all men — one in his 70s, one in his 80s and another in his 90s, according to Alberta Health.

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SGI rates to hold steady ‘despite COVID-19 volatility’: minister

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) says Saskatchewan residents don’t need to worry about premiums increasing right now, despite the Crown’s investments taking a hit amid the coronavirus pandemic.“The fiscal year came with its challenges, but the Auto Fund is fortunate to remain in a strong financial position overall, which means Saskatchewan people continue to have stability,” Joe Hargrave told reporters Thursday at the release of SGI’s 2019-20 annual report.“They have not and will not experience the kind of increases that drivers in other provinces have had over the past few years.” SGI shows $48 million profit in 2018-19 annual report The Saskatchewan Auto Fund, the insurance plan administered by SGI on behalf of the province,

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18 Orange County Public Schools employees test positive for COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As of Thursday, 18 Orange County Public Schools employees are on medical leave after testing positive for COVID-19, a spokeswoman with the agency said.“In all cases, we work with the Department of Health to assist with contact tracing. Employees who had direct contact with an employee who has COVID-19 are notified,” a statement read.Due to privacy concerns, information was not provided on whether the employees are teachers or work in another capacity at OCPS.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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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