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Coronavirus hope as number of people in hospital in London falls seven days in a row - and this should soon be 'replicated' across the rest of the UK

The number of people in hospital with coronavirus in London has now fallen for seven days in a row and this should be soon be 'replicated' across the rest of the UK, the government has said.

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China paid citizens to breed giant bamboo rats linked to coronavirus outbreak

The Chinese government may ban the rearing of huge rats it previously paid people to farm in order to lift themselves out of poverty.

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Tens of thousands of farmers and chefs in China cooked and sold giant wild rats, which were celebrated as a dietary staple before the coronavirus pandemic brought an end to the trade.

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Government grilled over whether Liverpool v Atletico Madrid game should have ever gone ahead

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Coronavirus Update: All the Movies, TV Shows, Sports, and Major Events Canceled or Postponed

The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a heavy toll, as the number of confirmed cases worldwide rises above 2 million. In the United States, many state and local governments have closed schools — some for the rest of the academic year — shut down restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, and encouraged residents to follow the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations for "social distancing" as a means to slow the spread of the disease known as COVID-19 and save lives. An unprecedented number of public events and productions have also been canceled, and no industry has been left untouched.

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Empire Showrunner Promises Series Finale Will Provide Some Closure for Fans

After six seasons of breakneck plot twists, earworm tracks, and iconic Cookie quips, Empire will soon come to an end. The final episode, airing, Tuesday, April 21 at 9/8c on Fox, will see the Lyons come together one last time as the groundbreaking series, which turned stars Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard into cultural icons, brings their unforgettable story to a close.

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Gogglebox family make comeback dance video after they all contracted COVID-19 and dad was fighting for life

Former Gogglebox family the Tappers showed that they're on the mend as they took part in a TikTok dance video together.

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Man City evening headlines with Silva transfer reports and Laporte praise

David Silva is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season and could make a return to his former side Valencia, but the deal is proving complicated to complete due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Manchester United evening headlines as Pogba prediction made and Maguire opens up on Reds form

United skipper Harry Maguire says the side look like more of a team than they did at the start of the season and believes they are on the road to challenging for Premier League titles in years to come.

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Spain tourism restrictions to last until end of year in blow to Brit holidaymakers

The Spanish government has announced it isn't expecting tourism to "get back to normal" until at least the end of 2020 to the beginning of 2021.

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Kilmarnock businesses unite to combat effects of coronavirus with new initiative

Kilmarnock businesses have united in a bid to stave off the impact coronavirus is having on local retailers.

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Nadia Sawalha strips fully naked to flash flesh in viral Pillow Challenge

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Maharashtra to conduct 75,000 rapid Covid-19 tests

Mumbai: After New Delhi and Rajasthan, Maharashtra will conduct 75000 rapid covid-19 tests to expedite the detection of coronavirus cases in the state, the government said today.

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Delhi govt hospitals asked to set up media cells to monitor social media

The concerned hospital needs to either rebut the information or take corrective action to avoid reoccurrence of such incidences, the order said

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Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hotspot as cases surge

Massachusetts has become a hotspot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week.

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Finance Commission's 2-day meet on fiscal stimulus starts Thursday

The Economic Advisory Council of the 15th Finance Commission (FFC) will hold a two-day virtual meeting starting Thursday to discuss the implications of the covid-19 pandemic on economic growth in this fiscal year and the next, and the stimulus required to shore up the economy.

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Mamata writes to PM Modi, protests central govt team's visit to West Bengal

The home ministry on Monday said that it had formed six Inter-Ministerial Central Teams to assess the implementation of lockdown measures as per guidelines

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Plasma therapy shows positive result on Covid-19 patient, says Delhi hospital

New Delhi: The Max Hospital in Saket has administered plasma therapy on a critical coronavirus patient and it's showing positive results with the patient being taken off ventilator support, the hospital said on Monday.

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US benchmark WTI oil collapses to $0.01/barrel in New York

Deepening economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus crisis left traders desperate to avoid taking delivery of physical crude

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Lockdown has curbed doubling rate of covid-19 cases: Govt

NEW DELHI : The government on Monday said the time for doubling the rate of covid-19 cases in the country stretched to 7.5 days during the nationwide lockdown from 3.4 prior to the curbs.

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Cricketers team up to promote DIY masks

Government has brought together cricketers across ages and gender in an engaging anti-coronavirus campaign titled Mask Force to create awareness and get Indians to make their own masks, practise handwashing and social distancing

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Italy's coronavirus death toll edges up, new cases fall sharply

Deaths from the Covid-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 454 on Monday, slightly up on Sunday's tally, while the number of new cases dropped to 2,256, the lowest level in well over a month, the Civil Protection Agency said.

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Michelle Obama launches online reading series for kids

NEW YORK – Michelle Obama launched a series of online video readings for kids with the classic picture book “The Gruffalo,” which the former first lady called the story of a mouse who uses his “wit and imagination” to get the best of a fox and other would-be predators.

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No symptoms necessary: Pop-up coronavirus testing sites coming to Seminole County

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Pop-up testing sites are coming to neighborhoods across Seminole County to allow residents to get tested for COVID-19 for free, regardless of whether they have symptoms.

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Oil is dirt cheap, WTI falls to $11 per barrel

NEW YORK/NEW DELHI : Oil plunged to the lowest level since 1986 as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged global economies.

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New Jersey reports 88,806 coronavirus cases; 4,377 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Dugan has the latest information.

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Billy Ray Cyrus is launching a cannabis brand with Banana Cream strains

Billy Ray Cyrus is launching a cannabis brand.The 58-year-old singer/songwriter has joined forces with the Lowell Herb Co to personally curate a blend for their 'Midnight Special' limited edition black pack of pre-rolls.However, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Billy - whose blend features Lava Cake and Banana Cream strains - urged people not to share their joints as they celebrate 4/20, the unofficial cannabis celebration day, which takes place on April 20 every year. Chill out y'all:Billy Ray Cyrus is launching a cannabis brand.

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Jordana Brewster enjoys a break from social isolation as she takes a walk with her husband

She will be celebrating her 40th birthday later this week while in self-isolation.And ahead of the big day, Jordana Brewster appeared in high spirits during an outing in Los Angeles on Sunday.The 39-year-old was spotted soaking up the sun with her husband Andrew Form and their kids Julian, six, and Rowan, three. Happy gal: Jordana Brewster enjoyed a social isolation break with her family around Los Angeles on SundayJordana opted for a bold green Easter inspired sweater perhaps in honor of the Orthodox holiday.

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British Asian celebrities band together to create health advice video for Asian community

British Asian celebrities have banded together to create a health advice video targeting the Asian community amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sharon Stone sheds tears as she mourns the loss of her 'adopted grandmother' Eileen Mitzman

Sharon Stone paid an emotional tribute to her 'adopted grandmother' Eileen Mitzman, who was about to die in the hospital alone after contracting coronavirus.Stone, 62, shed tears as she remembered Eileen, an AIDS activist whom she met years earlier just as she was beginning her work in the field.A heartbroken Stone reflected on Mitzman's legacyin video posted to her Instagram account on Sunday.'Tonight she's going to die in New York hospital,' Stone tearfully said.

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Queen Elizabeth's Couturier Is Sewing Scrubs Uniforms for Hospital Workers

Queen Elizabeth II's official couturier, Stewart Parvin, is producing hospital scrubs for frontline health workers currently working to combat the coronavirus crisis. Parvin's creations will be donated to Frimley Park Hospital, where multiple staffers have been recently repositioned due to battling the outbreak.

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Alesha Dixon shares rare family photo with partner Azuka Ononye and their two adorable daughters

Alesha Dixon has given fans a rare glimpse at her adorable family as they isolate amid the coronavirus lockdown.The 41 year old, who recently called a singing NHS nurse a "walking angel", took to Instagram to show off her handsome partner Azuka, 39, and their two daughters Azura, six, and eight month old Anaya.The Britain's Got Talent judge looked gorgeous as she donned a bright red skirt with a black and white bra on top. She pulled her brunette mane back into a ponytail and sported red nails as she cradled her youngest little girl in her arms, who could be seen wearing white leggings with a matching white top as she stared into the mirror.

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Coronavirus: PRS Foundation announces new virtual festival to support struggling musicians

All proceeds from LCKDWN will go to the PRS Emergency Relief Fund

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Concert Subscriptions, Care Packages & More: How Indie Promoters Are Weathering the Crisis

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, independent music promoters have had to find creative ways to remain afloat financially until live events can proceed. While fans were immediately eager to support their favorite musicians or local venues, promoters have had to make their case for why they are also essential to the live music ecosystem and develop new strategies for enticing continued support from fans."Some people might not know what a promoter is or not know how to support a promoter, where they understand a venue that they go to or a band they go to see," Graham Williams, owner of Texas promoter Margin Walker, says.

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Scrubs in the streets and citizens at the capitols: Coronavirus protests across the country

U.S. citizens and residents have been voicing their displeasure and disagreement with coronavirus policies and restrictions.

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Rangers season ratings as Alfredo Morelos shines and post-break collapse sours brilliant run

If last week already seems a long time past in lockdown then the post-match elation of Rangers ' first win at Parkhead in nearly a decade feels like a lifetime ago.

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Tests show thousands of people have had coronavirus without knowing

Thousands of people have unknowingly had coronavirus without displaying any symptoms, new research shows.

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Food train steps up service in West Lothian

The charity Food Train has been able to step up its services to deliver vital weekly food and grocery supplies to frail, disabled and vulnerable older people in self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 20

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday:

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Sam Smith says they had coronavirus: ‘I didn’t get tested but I know I had it’

Sam Smith revealed they believe they contracted COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Former Edmonton Eskimos offensive lineman using distillery to make sanitizer

From blocking defensive lineman to blocking germs.

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Vancouver’s 4/20 event goes digital amid coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of people will not be gathering at Sunset Beach in Vancouver Monday for the annual 4/20 event.

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88 coronavirus cases and 5 deaths reported in Guelph: Public Health

Guelph public health officials are reporting 88 cases of the novel coronavirus and five deaths in the city as of Monday morning.

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Quebec’s residential construction industry back on the job after coronavirus shutdown

Workers in Quebec’s residential construction industry are back on the job after being forced to shut down last month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘Give me liberty or … COVID-19’: The irony of coronavirus protests in the U.S.

The novel coronavirus is a bundle of proteins. It doesn’t care about faith, freedom, jobs or right-wing conspiracy theories, but that hasn’t stopped hundreds of Americans from defying all medical advice to protest against lockdown measures meant to keep them safe — often while standing unmasked and shoulder to shoulder.

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18 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, bringing local total to 202

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirmed 18 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, bringing the local total to 202, including 12 deaths.

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NCC wants your feedback on Queen Elizabeth Driveway closure

The National Capital Commission (NCC) wants to hear from Ottawans about their experiences walking or cycling along the newly closed-off portions of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (QED) during a pilot project this week aimed at helping residents keep their distance while stretching their legs during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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