New Delhi: As the world grappled with covid-19, conversations around the pandemic dominated on Twitter this year.Twitter India shared the diverse conversations that dominated the social media platform on 2020 in its #ThisHappened2020 report.Covid-19 and related topics dominated conversations on Twitter this year with people seeking reliable information, connecting with experts and following what was happening in real-time.

Globally, Twitter launched a covid-19 search prompt and a dedicated event page that shared information related to the virus from credible sources such as the Ministry of Health and Welfare of India (@MoHFW_INDIA) and the World Health Organisation (@WHO).

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Late Late Show raises €1.2million for Simon Community with stellar studio busking session

The Late Late Show aired for the final time in 2020 on Friday evening and it was a cracker of a programme.

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Camilla Parker-Bowles to appear on Strictly final after showing support to favourites

Camilla Parker-Bowles is slated to appear on the Strictly Come Dancing final this weekend as the race is on for one of the remaining celebrity couples to take home the prestigious Glitterball Trophy.

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India surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases, but rate of infection slowing

India exceeded 10 million infections of the new coronavirus on Saturday, much later than predicted only a month ago as the pace of infections slows, despite many in the country giving up on masks and social distancing.After hitting a peak of nearly 98,000 daily cases in mid-September, daily infections have averaged around 30,000 this month, helping India widen its gap with the United States, the world’s worst affected country with more than 17 million cases.India reported 25,152 new infections and 347 deaths in the past 24 hours, data from the health ministry showed. The virus has so far killed 145,136 people in the country.

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Covid vaccine rollout: India to inoculate 30 cr people in 6-7 months, says Harsh Vardhan

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Portugal's armed forces help nursing homes battle the virus

AMADORA – Tears well up in Diana Correia’s eyes as she recalls the October day that 24 of the 55 residents of her nursing home in Portugal tested positive for COVID-19.The stunning discovery set off a scramble to enact the home’s contingency plan and stiffen safety procedures. With some staff sent into isolation, others worked double shifts of up to 16 hours in full protective equipment, leaving them lathered in sweat and bone-weary.

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Spit yob who claimed to have Covid-19 is jailed

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A dad of two has been jailed for a year after spitting inside a police vehicle and telling officers he’d had Covid-19.Darren Smith also threatened to “do in” one of the officers when he was released.Smith, 39, a prisoner, was sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday.He admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner in Morven Street, Blantyre, on August 16 while already on bail for another matter.The court heard window fitter Smith hurled racist and homophobic abuse at officers who had questioned him about his car insurance and MOT.Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said: “He became irate and aggressive, and was put in handcuffs and placed in the

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Maren Morris cancels tour due to COVID-19 pandemic and announces she'w working on third studio album

There's some bad news and good news for fans of Maren Morris.The Grammy winner, who had already postponed her RSVP Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has now canceled the tour altogether because of the uncertainty over when music venues will be allowed to re-open again.But on the up side: Morris has been working on a new studio album, which means fans will likely get to hear brand new music when she's ableto safety hit the road again.

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Covid-19: Delhi doing more tests than US, brought 3rd wave under control, says Kejriwal

Covid-19 infections and is doing the highest number of daily coronavirus tests in the country, which is even more than the US."It appears that the third wave of Covid-19 in Delhi is now ending. Around 90,000 daily tests are being conducted in Delhi today.

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COVID-19 vaccine to be available in India soon: Will it be covered under your health insurance policy?

coronavirus infection will soon be available in India. Pfizer, Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech have applied for market authorisation for their vaccines.

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Christina Aguilera talks 'arriving at 40' and being 'forever an old soul' as she celebrates birthday

Christina Aguilera celebrated her 40th birthday in sassy style on Friday, and then took a moment to share a reflective and insightful birthday message with her fans.The Drrty singer took to her Instagram that evening to pen a note written to her new age, packed with uplifting, empowering and inspirational thoughts as she embarks on this new decade.'Dear 40,' Xtina began, 'What a beautiful concept… To not only be "turning" 40, but to be ARRIVING at 40!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Aguilera (@xtina) Aguilera went on to say that she always has 'embraced' getting older.'I am forever an old soul and I appreciate the wisdom, grace and beauty that comes with each new year of life.' She also touched upon the unprecedented

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Leah Remini claims Tom Cruise's COVID-related 'psychotic rant' on set was 'all for publicity'

While some have applauded actor Tom Cruise for his recent on-set scolding of crew members for allegedly flouting COVID-19 social distancing rules, one person is definitely not impressed.Leah Remini, of Scientology and the Aftermath fame, released a scathing commentary on Friday regarding Cruise's behavior, published on TonyOrtega.org.The Saved By The Bell star, 50, spoke about Cruise's long-held and peep-seated faith in the Church of Scientology, accusing him of losing his temper purely as a 'publicity stunt'.

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COVID-19 increases risk of stroke, research finds the reason

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Covid-19 cases in India cross 10 million even as daily additions subside

covid-19 cases in India crossed 10 million cases late Friday even as daily new addition of patients subsided to less than 30,000 for the sixth consecutive day.As of Friday-end, India’s total number of cases stood at just a little over 10 million, of which 9.55 million have so far recovered and 144,580 have died, indicating a mortality rate of about 1.44%.

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Index gains may be limited in stock market from hereon, caution analysts

Sensex closed the week at 46,960.69, up 70 points, while Nifty 13,760.55, up 20 points.The Nifty-50 Index has gained 1.8% this week while the Nifty-Mid Cap 100 Index and BSE Small Cap Index have gained 1.9% and 1.4%, respectively.Analysts expect stock markets to turn volatile next week and consolidate. They caution traders of limited gains from hereon."The market remained buoyant on earlier-than-expected deployment of Covid-19 vaccines, impending US fiscal stimulus and decreasing domestic Covid-19 cases.

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This broken year of Covid has fractured all our lives

At the start of the year, few people had heard of Wuhan, the R number and herd immunity.

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California hospitals struggling as coronvirus cases explode

LOS ANGELES – California hospitals are battling to find beds to house patients amid fears that the exploding coronavirus infection rate will exhaust resources and health care workers.As of Friday, nearly 17,000 people were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections — more than double the previous peak reached in July — and a state model that uses current data to forecast future trends shows the number could reach an unfathomable 75,000 by mid-January.More than 3,500 confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients were in intensive care units.Some areas of California are “just right at that cusp of getting overrun,” Dr.

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China to prioritize front-line workers in coronavirus vaccine rollout: official

China will soon begin coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport and border control, a senior official said Saturday, with those priority groups .Vice Minister of the National Health Commission Zeng Yixin gave few specifics but said the government was prioritizing those most at risk of catching the virus. Those groups and others will be inoculated in the winter and spring before the vaccine is introduced to the general public.

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Indo-China border row: Rajnath Singh says 'Won't tolerate any harm to India's self- respect'

Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India's handling of the border row with China showed the country was not weak and could give a befitting reply to any kind of transgression, aggression, or unilateral acts."This is new India that is willing to respond to any transgression, aggression or any unilateral action on borders," Singh said during the graduation parade at Airforce Academy in Dundigal."You must be aware of the India-China standoff. Beijing's behaviour during the COVID-19 goes on to show the intention of the country.

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US authorises Moderna as second Covid-19 vaccine

The United States has authorised a second Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use against the pandemic, that's killing more than 2,500 people in the US every day.

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Mail service could be delayed during holiday crunch

PHILADELPHIA - The pandemic is throwing a huge wrench into the mix with mail delivery. Between people shopping online and staffing shortages, your package could be delayed this year during the holiday crunch. "Just picked up a sweater for a cousin and I do need to mail something.

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COVAX alliance secures 2 bn COVID-19 vaccine doses on behalf of 190 countries

COVAX has lined up almost two billion doses of existing and candidate COVID-19 vaccines for use worldwide, including 200 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine through an agreement between the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, the Serum Institute of India and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.COVAX, the global initiative to ensure rapid and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all countries, regardless of income level, announced on Friday that it had arrangements in place to access nearly two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine candidates on behalf of 190 participating economies.This includes delivering at least 1.3 billion donor-funded doses of approved vaccines in 2021 to the 92 low-and middle-income economies.“This is fantastic news

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China to begin Covid-19 inoculations with front-line workers

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Local pastor shares experience getting COVID-19 vaccine

ABINGTON, Pa. - An Abington pastor says he knows six people who have died from COVID in the last four days and he's doing several funerals in the coming days. Now, he's sharing his experience with the vaccine in hopes of educating those who may choose to not get it. "It was emotional, it was safe and it was comfortable," said Marshall Mitchell.He’s talking about getting the first of a two shot COVID-19 vaccine now available to health care workers.

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Alberta to send adults to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s ICU as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“The next phase involves accommodating critical care patients in reassigned clinical areas, such as post-operative recovery rooms, and utilizing existing critical care space in new ways,” the health authority said. “This is the case with the Stollery’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), which will be used to treat critically ill adults.”According to AHS, the changes at the children’s hospital mean patients in the PCICU “may no longer have private rooms,” meaning that only a single “essential visitor” will be able to be with a child at any one time.

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Scots waiting weeks for life-saving scans as non-Covid NHS services grind to a halt

In September 2019, the UK Government pledged an extra £200m towards new MRI and CT scanners.At the time the UK had the lowest number of both CT and MRI scanners per capita among the EU15 and G7 countries - less than a third of that in Germany.Dr William Ramsden, a vice-president at the Royal College of Radiologists, said: “There are two issues there - first of all we have an aging equipment base."When you have aging equipment, it’s more susceptible to break down, it needs more maintenance."Also if you work in small places, particularly rural hospitals, you might only have one scanner.

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U.S. investigating 5 allergic reactions to Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine in the United States this week, a top FDA official said late on Friday.Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said at a press conference that the allergic reactions had been reported in more than one state, including in Alaska.

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Canada’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 14,000 as cases close in on 500K

novel coronavirus floated at just under 500,000 Friday after the country reported an increase of 6,702 new cases.The numbers follow a continuing surge in cases, deaths and hospitalizations, all of which have been increasing at an alarming rate. Health authorities have also marked another 124 deaths, which pushed the country’s death toll past 14,000.

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India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1 crore-mark with 25,153 new cases; over 1.45 lakh dead

coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the country's total number of cases to over 1 crore.Among the overall cases, the number of active Covid-19 cases stand at 3,08,751 while 95,50,712 have so far recovered from the infection since the first case was reported from Kerala on 30 January.Apart from the new Covid-19 cases, India's death toll climbed to 1,45,136, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Meanwhile, a total of 16,00,90,514 samples were tested for coronavirus up to 18 December, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research.

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‘He influenced so many lives in both Flagler and Volusia:’ Former superintendent remembered at memorial service

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A somber feeling filled the Daytona Beach stadium by students, teachers, and friends of the former Volusia County School Superintendent and Flagler Palm Coast High School Principal.[TRENDING: Man shot by Daytona Beach police charged at officers | This is your best defense against skimming devices at gas stations | Raccoon in Christmas tree surprises Florida woman]“The evidence of this good and faithful servant is seen in this magnificent and powerful gathering tonight,” one speaker said.But there was still optimism shared through memories projected on a giant screen and by those close to Tom Russell.“Tom Russell loved his FPC family.

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Opinion | How India can make energy transition efficient

Energy is one of the most ubiquitous resources and is overwhelming in its abundance. In 88 minutes, about 450 exajoules of energy reaches from Sun to Earth and this is sufficient for about one year of the whole Earth’s energy consumption.

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Covid vaccine: Joe Biden to receive jab Monday, Kamala Harris in 2 weeks

Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, a transition official informed.Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will get their first doses the following week.The announcement came hours after Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking government officials to receive their first doses of a Covid-19 vaccine that could eventually put an end to the raging pandemic.Meanwhile, recent polls have shown that confidence in the Covid-19 vaccine is increasing but that many Americans still harbor doubts.Trump said he will take Covid vaccineUS President Donald Trump has said he will take the vaccine, but hasn’t said when.

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Care home resident, 97, meets great-grandchild for first time in warming Covid reunion

An elderly care home resident was overwhelmed with joy as she finally met her great-granddaughter for the first time.

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Video of arrest at Calgary community rink results in accusations of police ‘going overboard’

A caught-on-tape encounter at a southwest Calgary rink is highlighting the stress and frustration around COVID-19. Police and bylaw officers came to disperse a group of young people they say were disobeying the regulations.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest December 18, 2020

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/One Additional Death on O‘ahu and 130 New COVID-19 Cases Reported StatewideDOH is reporting one (1) additional COVID-19 death today. The latest case involves a woman between the ages of 60-69 years old, who had underlying conditions and was hospitalized at the time of her death.130 additional coronavirus cases were reported today.

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Covid vaccine: US FDA probing 5 allergic reactions after Pfizer shot

coronavirus vaccine in the country this week.Addressing a press conference, Dr Peter Marks, the director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said that the allergic reactions had been reported in more than one state, including Alaska.Peter Marks further added that a chemical called polyethylene glycol (PEG) that is an ingredient in the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine - as well as the Moderna vaccine authorised on Friday - "could be the culprit" causing the reactions.He said that allergic reactions to PEG could be somewhat more common than previously understood.An Alaskan health worker had a serious allergic reaction after getting Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine.

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Ed Sheeran hints he is to emerge from retirement after quitting music last year

Ed Sheeran has ignited rumours he is about to make a spectacular return to the world of music – after retiring at the end of last year.

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Georgia student being made an example of by Cayman Islands for COVID-19 related jail time: Grandma

A Georgia college student jailed for four months in the Cayman Islands for neglecting to follow novel coronavirus-related quarantine guidelines faces stringent consequences because local officials "needed to make a statement," her grandmother told Fox News on Friday. Jeanne Mack, the grandmother of Mercer University student Skylar Mack, told Fox News’s Trace Gallagher the 18-year-old has posted negative results for COVID-19 each of the six times she’s been tested.

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Alec Baldwin, Leah Remini and more stars react to Tom Cruise’s coronavirus outbursts

Tom Cruise has made headlines all week after he allegedly launched into an expletive-laden tirade on the set of "Mission: Impossible 7" in audio that was leaked on Tuesday after members of the film crew were reportedly not following COVID-19 guidelines. The "Top Gun" star then reportedly had another outburst days later which caused five people from the crew to quit the production altogether. While Cruise, 58, was applauded by many within Hollywood for taking the ongoing pandemic seriously in the studio’s attempt to save a sputtering movie industry with "Mission: Impossible 7," others had lambasted the Ethan Hunt actor for his antics and delivery.

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Which Covid-19 vaccine should you take?

Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Friday, a week after granting the first U.S. authorization to Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's coronavirus shot.The following is a comparison of the two vaccines and what to expect as both become available:How are the two vaccines similar? Both vaccines use messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, which contains instructions for human cells to make proteins that mimic part of the coronavirus.

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Kristen Stewart gives hint of midriff in cutoff tee and ripped jeans while out shopping with gal pal

With Los Angeles in the grips of another lockdown due to the still raging COVID-19 pandemic, Kristen Stewart decided she needed to break from the confines of her home.The Twilight actress, 30, was spotted stretching out both her body and mind while out browsing with a gal pal at the Country Martin the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.The shopping center, which opened way back in 1948, has become a tourist destination due to the array of celebrities who are frequently seen at the mart.

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Chadwick Boseman is posthumously named Best Supporting Actor by the New York Film Critics Circle

The New York Film Critics Circle assembled remotely to determine this year's top film honorees, which were announced on Friday.AndChadwick Bosemanwas posthumously named Best Supporting Actor for his role in Spike Lee'sDa 5 Bloods, which premiered via Netflix in June.The late actortragically passed away on August 28 at the age of 43, following a private years-long battle with colon cancer. Honored:Chadwick Boseman was posthumously named Best Supporting Actor for his role in Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, which premiered via Netflix in June, by theNew York Film Critics Circle; Boseman pictured in 2018Da 5 Bloods happens to be Chadwick's second to last film role, withGeorge C.

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Tom Cruise slammed for using 'less safe PPE mask' following Covid on-set meltdown

Tom Cruise may need to fire himself from Mission Impossible 7 after seemingly being rumbled for wearing a mask on set that offers little to no protection from Covid-19.

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Leah Remini Calls Out Tom Cruise For His Rant on 'Mission Impossible 7': 'This Is All For Publicity'

Leah Remini isn’t holding back in what she really thinks of Tom Cruise.

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Rachel Zegler Shares Glam 'Premiere' Pics on the Day 'West Side Story' Should Have Been Released

Today would have been the day that the West Side Story musical remake would have been released in theaters, but the release has been delayed by entire year due to the 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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