Jon CohenScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.Since the early days of the pandemic, some researchers have advocated a fast way to determine whether a COVID-19 vaccine works: Intentionally attempt to infect vaccinated volunteers with the virus, SARS-CoV-2.

Ethicists and vaccine scientists alike raised red flags, and the discussion has remained mostly theoretical. But now two key elements are taking shape: a large corps of volunteers willing to take part in a “human challenge” trial, and the well-understood lab-grown virus strains needed for the studies.The volunteers come from an advocacy group, 1Day Sooner, that has signed up more than 30,000 people from 140 countries.

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Seven St Mirren staff return coronavirus positive as clubs ordered to return to twice weekly testing

coronavirus as clubs are ordered to return to twice-weekly testing. exclusively revealed on Thursday that the Paisley club had gone into lockdown after an outbreak of COVID-19.

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St Mirren confirm 'several' positive coronavirus tests among coaching staff as club moves to limit spread

coronavirus but players remain unaffected. exclusively revealed that the Paisley club had been placed into lockdown after testing returned a number of positive COVID-19 cases.

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St Johnstone's friendly off as St Mirren coaching staff test positive for COVID-19

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.St Johnstone’s weekend friendly has been called off after it was confirmed opponents St Mirren returned several positive tests for COVID-19.Perth manager Callum Davidson was set to take his side through to Paisley as preparations for August’s Premiership kick-off entered their final stages.The match was due to take place on Saturday but St Mirren’s positive test results - all members of the coaching staff - resulted in the cancellation.Both the SFA and SPFL released a statement to provide confirmation.It read: “The Joint Response Group has been notified that St Mirren Football Club has today returned

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Trump to give coronavirus press briefing Thursday as US tops 4 million cases

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is scheduled to take the podium on Thursday for his revived daily coronavirus task force briefing as the U.S. faces a grim milestone of 4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and Congress continues to negotiate another aid package.The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Youth Opportunities Unlimited brings back training programs on downtown patio

patio to serve the community while providing youth with the opportunity to train and develop skills during the novel coronavirus pandemic.Steve Cordes, the executive director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), spoke with 980 CFPL’s Jess Brady on The Afternoon Show Thursday.He says the YOU Made It Cafe, a training organization for youth, has opened its patio, which used to belong to GT.

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Chronic conditions put nearly half of US adults at risk for severe COVID-19

About 47% of US adults have an underlying condition strongly tied to severe COVID-19 illness, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found.

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A randomized controlled trial of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Brazil found that the use of hydroxychloroquine, with or without azithromycin, did not improve clinical status at 15 days compared with standard care, researchers reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine.The multicenter trial, conducted at 55 hospitals in Brazil, included 667 pat

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In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly

Boris Johnson (l), Prime Minister of Great Britain, welcomes US President Donald Trump before the start of the working session of a NATO summit. WASHINGTON (AP) - The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated.

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6 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total at 645

novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the local total number of cases to 645, including 36 deaths.The new cases are in Barrie, Bradford, Essa, Innisfil, Penetanguishene and Tay Township, Ont., involving people ranging in age between 18 and over 80. Barrie prohibits tents, BBQs at waterfront beaches, parks due to overcrowding concerns The Bradford case is community-acquired, while the source of infection for the rest of the new cases has been labelled as under investigation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of the Simcoe Muskoka health unit’s total cases, 566 people have recovered and five people remain in hospital.

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National contact tracing app begins beta testing after delays

COVID-19 is now in beta testing.The app was supposed to be tried in Ontario starting early this month but the trial to look for bugs and other problems was delayed.

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Masked man: Spurs' Popovich wears face covering for game

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Gregg Popovich was working in a mask on Thursday — though not in his usual role — when the San Antonio Spurs made their scrimmage debut at the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.Popovich was not serving as head coach for the game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Spurs had Becky Hammon in that role Thursday and will use Mitch Johnson there on Saturday and Will Hardy in their scrimmage finale on Tuesday.

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Miranda Lambert Says Surviving A Pandemic With Husband Brendan McLoughlin Is ‘A Good Test’ For Newlyweds

Miranda Lambert has been hunkered down with husband Brendan McLoughlin during the COVID-19 pandemic, and admits that THE newlyweds have been loving living la vida lockdown.

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How one local brewery is showing support for the Black is Beautiful movement

LONGWOOD, Fla. – It’s known as the Black is Beautiful movement and breweries from around the country and globally are joining the effort to raise awareness of the social injustices many people of color experience daily. “We want to see more gaps bridged and more people be brought to the table so that we can make changes that help everyone and not just one group of people,” Miles Mulrain Jr., the executive director of the nonprofit Let Your Voice Be Heard, inc said. “We do a lot of youth outreach, we do mentoring in schools, mentoring in communities, we do after school programs.

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Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled

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‘Carelessness’: Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmakers’ handling of the pandemic

LOS ANGELES - Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.The obituary for a North Texas woman who died from COVID-19 puts blame on the "carelessness" of politicians, and added that her death could have been prevented.The obituary for Isabelle Odette Hilton Papadimitriou, 64, which was published Tuesday by The Dallas Morning News, described her as "a compassionate spirit" and "a ray of light in everyone's life.""Her undeserving death is due to the carelessness of the politicians who continue to hedge their bets on the lives of healthcare workers through a lack

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Saskatchewan restaurants call for help from government, patrons in coronavirus recovery

Nearly two dozen businesses and business groups have sent a letter to all levels of government asking that legislators help restaurants as they start opening their doors after being forced to close because of COVID-19 restrictions.The letter, which mostly features signatures by representatives of chambers of commerce from coast to coast, states about 800,000 jobs have been lost in the industry since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Weather forecast seem off? Low air travel amid coronavirus could be to blame

weather forecast seems a bit more unreliable lately, the coronavirus might be partly to blame.Air travel was one of the most significantly impacted sectors when the world locked down in March. According to a new study, that’s having an impact on the accuracy of forecasts globally.When air traffic dropped, “the accuracy of surface meteorology forecast in March-May 2020 decreased remarkably,” according to Dr.

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Revamped coronavirus wage subsidy program might help more businesses, industry says

coronavirus pandemic might be able to rehire more workers now that the government has broadened an emergency federal wage subsidy, industry groups and economists say.“We are far from out of the woods at this point and businesses are going to need that continuing assistance,” said Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He said the chamber was “very encouraged.”Uptake of the program has been slow, with critics pointing to the requirement that businesses show a minimum 30 per cent revenue decline to get a 75 per cent payroll subsidy of up $847 per week.

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Coronavirus: Ontario introduces new health team in London-Middlesex

coronavirus pandemic.Christine Elliott, the province’s minister of health, made the announcement at the Middlesex London Paramedic Services Headquarters Thursday morning.“Our government is announcing five new Ontario health teams, including one right here in London-Middlesex,” Elliott said.“The Western Ontario Health Team will implement a new model of care that will better connect patients and providers.”Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott is in London today to announce a new Ontario Health Team is coming to London-Middlesex.

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Manitoba Hutterite leader says COVID 19 outbreaks leading to stigmatization

COVID-19 because it is leading to stigmatization.Paul Waldner from the CanAm Hutterite Colony in southwest Manitoba sent a letter to Premier Brian Pallister and Health Minister Cameron Friesen Wednesday saying that if the practice was not stopped, he would file a human rights complaint. The correspondence was also sent to media outlets.

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Two new towns 'areas of intervention' over rising coronavirus levels

Public Health England has announced that two UK towns are now 'areas of intervention' over coronavirus levels.

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Saskatchewan reports 16th death, 42 new coronavirus cases

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RCMP detachments throughout N.S. reopen front counter services

COVID-19, the RCMP said in a press release on Thursday. 2 people charged with trafficking cocaine in Elmsdale, N.S.

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St Mirren squad in lockdown as Paisley club record positive coronavirus tests

Covid-19 tests in the last 24 hours. Safety measures have now been implemented to shut the club down while further testing is carried out.

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US COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, according to Johns Hopkins

LOS ANGELES - Amid news of surging case counts and ICU bed shortages across the country, data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center confirmed that more than 4 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the United States.As of July 23, there had been more than 143,000 deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with over 625,000 COVID-19 deaths confirmed across the world.The 4 million cases milestone is being crossed in the U.S.

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Crowd of worshipers flouts social distancing in California as state reports most COVID-19 cases in US

REDDING, Calif. - Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, gathering in large crowds has become taboo, but that didn’t stop a large group of worshipers from assembling at the Sundial Bridge Wednesday night in Redding, California.The religious organization Hold the Line orchestrated the event, marking the first of five stops on its “#LetUsWorship" Tour.Local officials were under the impression it would only be a small gathering, so there would be no need for a permit.RELATED: California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus casesBut cameras captured hundreds of people in attendance, ignoring social distancing guidelines — which discourage the public from being less than six feet away from the next person.A promotional post on the

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9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida

PALATKA, Fla. - A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.The young girl was from Putnam County, north of Ocala. Her death was counted on July 18, records show.According to officials, the 9-year-old's case was not travel-related.

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Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores

Ann Taylor and Justice storefronts (Photos: Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket, left, and John Greim/LightRocket, right; via Getty Images) Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."Ascena, which also operates Ann Taylor Loft, Lou & Grey, Catherines and Cacique, is slated to close all of its Catherines stores, in addition to closing a "significant number" of its Justice stores and a "select number" of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey stores, the company said in a press release after filing in U.S.

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CARES Act application for individual assistance available in Flagler County

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County officials announced $5 million of the federal coronavirus relief funds is available to help people who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.The county said grants of up to $1,000 will be available for eligible county residents to help bridge the financial gaps for rent, mortgage and other expenses.The application will ask for your housing expenses, electric expenses, water expenses and gas expenses you have incurred since March 1.After filling out an online application, a resident also has to schedule an appointment online at this link.The county said interviews are only available on an appointment only basis.The Assistance Center is at 1000 Belle Terre Boulevard in Palm Coast.County

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Nats star Juan Soto positive for COVID-19, out for opener

WASHINGTON – Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto tested positive for COVID-19 and was put on the injured list Thursday, forcing him to miss the start of the pandemic-delayed season.“You feel bad for him. He's a great player.

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Coronavirus: Support for people with disabilities inadequate, says N.B. advocate

“Our clients have had to purchase personal protective equipment in addition to the cleaning supplies. They have also had to pay for delivery costs because neighbors and family members and support workers often have not been available to provide that assistance,” said Flaro.Flaro says people with disabilities should be getting financial help every month for as long as the pandemic persists.“The amount should have been greater.

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Coronavirus: On-site staff to ‘educate’ and offer face masks in response to Niagara Falls video

coronavirus crisis.“This was the busiest crowd that we’ve had all year,” said Jim Diodati who said the video showed a rare moment in a city that’s “been very quiet” and “desolate” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus: Video shows large crowds and little physical distancing in Niagara Falls In a press conference Thursday morning on Clifton Hill, Diodati said the response will be a “Crush the Curve” ambassador program featuring local employees dressed in bright yellow t-shirts and hats offering free hand sanitizer as well as face masks at cost.“I’m proud of the industry for doing a 24-hour turnaround.

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Coronavirus: Anonymous 12-year-old Montrealer gives out gift certificates to lift people’s spirits

“It was a really cute note and it said that it was from a 12-year-old that was looking to do positive things in the neighbourhood, and they had enclosed a $5 gift card to a local ice cream shop,” said Griffiths.“The child’s only request was to pay it forward in some point in time.”The mother of two said she teared up when she read the note.“It was just nice to know that there are people out there who are trying to make things a little bit easier and better for others during this difficult time,” she said.The Kirkland resident wanted to share the kind gesture with her community, so she posted the note on Facebook and found out that a handful of others had also received it.“To hear that other people had also received the same note, it was

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Coronavirus: Ford backs call for additional rules for bars, indoor dining, fitness facilities

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Thursday said he supported a call by GTHA mayors for additional COVID-19 rules for bars, indoor dining and fitness facilities while noting that while some rules should vary depending on region.

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Khloe Kardashian comes out in support for sister Kim asking fans to 'spread love' amid Kanye West mental health battle

Khloe Kardashian has come out in support for her sister Kim and her husband Kanye West in light of his bipolar battle. Posting a message on her Instagram Stories it seems she was pleading with her 117million followers "to spread love".The 36-year-old wrote: "If we could spread love as quickly as we spread negativity, what a wonderful world we would live in." The rapper shocked fans earlier this week when he claimed he had been looking to end his marriage to the KUWTK star, 39, since November 2018 in a Twitter meltdown on Tuesday night.

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Landlords waiting to kick single mums on to the street when coronavirus protection ends

After hearing the Government had suspended evictions during the coronavirus emergency, working mum Jeanny Pribe spoke to her landlord, hoping for some breathing space.

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Barrie prohibits tents, BBQs at waterfront beaches, parks due to overcrowding concerns

coronavirus pandemic.Barrie officials say the emergency order will be amended to reflect the change for the duration of COVID-19.

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Controversial DNA modification could play key role in placenta development

Elizabeth PennisiThe genetic code in mammals may have gained another letter—or at least a significant footnote. Textbooks speak of four DNA building blocks, whose order specifies genes.

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Clinical trials rebound after COVID-19 crash, but can enrollment gains continue?

Eli CahanScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.For the hundreds of thousands of people enrolling in clinical trials every year—and for whom experimental therapies can offer a last hope—a new report provides some welcome news: Enrollment in clinical studies in the United States is on the rebound after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But a fresh surge of coronavirus cases could once again scramble studies aimed at testing disease treatments.In June, engagement of new patients in U.S.

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It’s not easy buying covid health policies online

Fewer optionsInsurers said time constraint was a major reason why most of them were not offering the policies for online purchase yet.According to Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd, “The product was launched in a very short time.

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Officials demand funding for Ontario schools to reopen as government promises plan

Ontario students are set to return to class, parents, teachers and school boards are growing increasingly frustrated with a lack of details and funding for the safe reopening of schools.The province promised Thursday that more clarity is coming next week, though Education Minister Stephen Lecce acknowledged that the government could be doing more.The head of a school board west of Toronto says the province needs to provide more funding to do the job right.

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Coronavirus watchlist hits two more towns as Luton and Blackburn added

coronavirus watchlist, as Luton and Blackburn join Leicester on the Covid-19 response list.Luton, in Bedfordshire, and Blackburn and Darwen, in Lancashire, have both been added as an "area of intervention" by Public Health England. The towns join Leicester, the first place to be placed on the list, resulting in a full local lockdown of the area.

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Batter Up! Baseball, soundtrack of summer, is back - sort of

With COVID-19 cases trending higher in every state with an MLB team except Arizona, a most fitting person is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball before the World Series champion Washington Nationals host the New York Yankees in this year's virus-delayed opener: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert.“I used to play baseball as a young boy,” the 79-year-old Fauci told CNN.

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Prince Edward Island man with COVID-19 jailed for allegedly refusing to self-isolate

New Brunswick reports no new COVID-19 cases and 2 recoveries John Diamond, director of prosecutions, said today Nsangira is accused of not self-isolating at home in Charlottetown and again at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort where he had been taken to complete his 14-day mandated quarantine.Diamond says Nsangira faces two counts of common nuisance and one of uttering threats to police.None of the charges have been proven in court.On Tuesday, Dr.

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Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks

journal PLoS Medicine by researchers from University Medical Center Utrecht in The Netherlands, used a new model to study the predicted effect of various COVID-19 prevention methods.The model showed that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and practices prevention measures such as hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing, these efforts can both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases."We estimate that a large epidemic can be prevented if the efficacy of these measures exceeds 50%," the study authors wrote.RELATED: Fauci says he doesn’t see ‘us eradicating’ the coronavirus as US battles rising COVID-19 infectionsAdvertisementThroughout the pandemic, experts have stressed the importance of “flattening the curve”

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday coronavirus update

novel coronavirus response at 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here on our website and on our Facebook page, and carry it on BC1.

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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 23 July 2020

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Corona Rakshak. Though both these products target claims for covid-19, it’s not mandatory for insurers to offer Rakshak.

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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

Controversial ‘human challenge’ trials for COVID-19 vaccines gain support

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