A clear night sky is a beautiful sight. When you look to Orion, you can often see some of the brightest stars. Things are especially clear now, above the human world, with much of the air and light pollution reduced as a result of Covid-19.

Stars should remind us of something else, crucial in the world today – facts. Facts exist, they should be a constant truth and while they may be hidden for a time, they always eventually shine.

You can't flatter the stars, or put a spin on them. They will outlast us all. The truth is in our stars. It's where we came from.

And so it is with the coronavirus pandemic and our national health emergency. We know a lot of facts about the virus now, but there is still a lot we don’t know.

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As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance

BANGKOK – As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling on the public to remain vigilant so that hard-won victories in the battle against the pandemic are not lost.

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Airway experts' work puts them inches from where virus lives

It starts with pulling on head-to-toe protective gear. Then comes a brisk walk down a hospital corridor, triple-gloved hands pushing a rattling anesthesia cart toward a door that leads to a frightened patient, gasping for air.

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Scientists say coronavirus could be treated by nasal spray that protects lungs

Scientists believe an anti-viral nasal spray could treat Covid-19 and stop the infection reaching the lungs, following positive lab tests in Britain.

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Riverdale's Lili Reinhart wears surgical mask with her pink mini-dress to go house-hunting in LA

Riverdale star Lili Reinhart wore a CDC-recommended COVID-19 surgical mask, but no protective gloves, to go house-hunting with her real estate agent in Los Angeles on Tuesday.Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order was extended through May 15 due to the 20,996 confirmed coronavirus cases in LA, which has led to 1,002 deaths as of Tuesday - according to Johns Hopkins University.The Ohio-born 23-year-old blonde wore a pink-patterned mini-dress and white sneakers to search for a new quarantine haven for herself and her dog Milo, whom she adopted from Furever Freed Dog Rescue B.C. in February.

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Ryan Phillippe goes mask-free for LA bike ride... after revealing he's looking for a 'quaran-queen'

Two-time SAG Award winner Ryan Phillippe neglected to wear a CDC-recommended COVID-19 mask for his bike ride through Los Angeles on Tuesday.Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order was extended through May 15 due to the 20,996 confirmed coronavirus cases in LA, which has led to 1,002 deaths as of Tuesday - according to Johns Hopkins University.The 45-year-old divorced father-of-three flaunted his tattooed sleeve in a grey muscle top, black basketball shorts, and matching sneakers.

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Trump order keeping meat packing plants open worries unions

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump took executive action to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation's food supply.

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Woman who protested against coronavirus lockdown rules contracts killer virus

A protester who objected to the strict coronavirus restrictions and campaigned to ease them was unable to attend two rallies after testing positive for the deadly bug.

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Air fried Mars Bars are guaranteed to be your new dessert obsession

Australian’s are seriously having a love affair with their air fryers at the moment, and for good reason.

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Scots nurses who comforted and treated coronavirus patients forced out of jobs

Scots nurses last night told how they sat by bedsides giving comfort to dying coronavirus patients but have now been forced out of their jobs.

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Gold prices today remain weak for third day in a row

Gold prices in India remained weak for third day in a row as the yellow metal saw some profit-taking at higher levels. On MCX, June gold futures were flat at ₹46,100 after seeing moderate declines in past two sessions. Gold futures had fallen 0.25% in the previous session. Silver however saw some momentum with May futures on MCX rising 0.57% to ₹41,951 per kg.

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Chris Cuomo Stresses the Importance of Taking Mental Health and Depression Seriously Amid Coronavirus Crisis

While Chris Cuomo may have finally recovered from his lengthy battle with the coronavirus, the CNN newsman is still dedicated to addressing what he feels is the less talked-about aspects of the pandemic — specifically, the mental and emotional impact of COVID-19.

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Ferrero, makers of Nutella, shut down Brantford, Ont. plant after more COVID-19 cases

Ferrero shut down their Brantford, Ont. plant on Tuesday after seven workers tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson.

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China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight

BEIJING – China has decided to hold the annual meeting of its ceremonial parliament late next month after postponing it for weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Kentucky Governor Forced To Apologize To Man Named Tupac Shakur After Publicly Accusing Him Of Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Andy Breshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, is issuing an apology after accusing a man of stealing the identity of late rapper Tupac Shakur to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits.

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Oil rebounds, but gains capped by virus worries

Oil prices rebounded Wednesday but gains were capped due to concerns about a collapse in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic and storage capacity running low.

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Nurse dies from coronavirus after falling ill just 3 days before she was due to retire

A "much-loved and dedicated" nurse fell ill three days before her retirement and sadly died a month later with coronavirus.

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Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation's food supply.

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Garcelle Beauvais steps out in sunny ensemble after spilling details of ex-husband's affair on RHOBH

Garcelle Beauvais wore summer colors and a leopard-print mask while out and about Tuesday in Los Angeles after spilling details about her ex-husband's affair on RHOBH.The 53-year-old actress donned a yellow V-neck T-shirt along with white distressed denim jeans cinched with a dark belt.Garcelle completed her radiant outfit with white sneakers and covered up in a chic leopard-print mask while going to the supermarket and dry cleaners amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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AMC Refuses To Play Universal Films After 'Trolls World Tour' Comments By Universal CEO

AMC is firing back at Universal Pictures after the CEO opened up about the success of their straight to VOD success with Trolls World Tour.

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California city official resigns after allegedly throwing cat during Zoom meeting

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 08: The photographer’s domestic cat looks out the window during the coronavirus pandemic on April 08, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. At least four animals worldwide - two dogs, a cat and a tiger have tested positive for Covid-19, as sta

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Ex-NAACP leader Kweisi Mfume wins Maryland seat in Congress

Democrat Kweisi Mfume won a special election Tuesday to finish the term of the late Elijah Cummings, retaking a Maryland congressional seat Mfume held for five terms before leaving to lead the NAACP.

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Kids under 10 can hug grandparents in Switzerland as they 'can't pass on coronavirus'

Children aged under 10 can visit elderly grandparents and give them a hug in Switzerland.

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Avril Lavigne on Reaching Out to 'Warrior' Justin Bieber After His Lyme Disease Diagnosis (Exclusive)

Avril Lavigne is sharing how she reached out to fellow Lyme disease fighter Justin Bieber following news of his diagnosis.

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Regina Public Library extends free Wi-Fi outdoors after COVID-19 temporarily shut its doors

The Regina Public Library (RPL) has extended its free Wi-Fi coverage to encompass the outside areas surrounding its branches, in order to ensure people continue to have access to Internet services.

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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's epic love story and painful splits after baby news

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting their first child together, sources close to the couple have claimed.

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Siegfried & Roy’s Roy Horn Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus, Reported To Be ‘Responding Well To Treatment’

Illusionist Roy Horn has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Holly Marie Combs Shades Trump After Her Grandfather Dies Of Coronavirus: ‘He Believed Your Lies’

Actress Holly Marie Combs‘ family is the latest to be hit with tragedy due the COVID-19 virus. Her grandfather passed away on Apr. 27 after contracting it, and the former Charmed star blasted President Donald Trump, 73, about his “lies” in a furious Twitter post. The 46-year-old reposted a tweet from Trump on Apr. 25, where he denied calling the coronavirus a “hoax.” Even though on video, he clearly said it at a Feb. 28 North Charleston, SC rally when he told the crowd, “The Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus,” and adding that when it came to the COVID-19 outbreak, “This is their new hoax.”

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Hinshaw explains that flattening peak of COVID-19 expands timeline of pandemic

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains that thinking of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of a peak may not be the most realistic plan.

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Oklahoma, Utah face scrutiny over malaria drug purchases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican state leaders in Oklahoma and Utah are facing scrutiny for spending millions of dollars combined to purchase malaria drugs promoted by President Trump to treat COVID-19 patients that many other states obtained for free and that doctors warned shouldn't be used without more testing.

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Man catches giant rat he 'can hold up with two hands' after grandkids spotted it

A man caught a giant rat after his grandchildren spotted its "long pink tail" running across the garden.

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PSG plan to play Champions League in Qatar after France cancel sport

PSG are ready to play their remaining European games in Qatar as the French authorities call a day on the 2019/20 season.

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Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber will be among the many fashionistas appearing in Carine Roitfeld's virtual CR Runway show benefiting COVID-19 research.Models will be 'working the runway' from the safety of their homes in outfits styled by Carine and her team.The show really will be a who's who of the fashion world, with the likes ofLilly Aldridge,Alessandra Ambrosio,Ashley Graham,Winnie Harlow,Karlie Kloss,Karolina Kurkova,Adriana Lima, Stella Maxwell,Carolyn Murphy,Shanina Shaik, Irina Shayk,Joan Smalls,Jasmine Tookes, Amber Valletta, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Alexander Wang all joining Kim and Hailey in either walking their at-home runway or saying some words.

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Titusville woman helping hearing impaired community by making clear face masks

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Since the outbreak of COVID-19 wearing a face covering has pretty much become the new normal -- strongly encouraged to avoid the spread of the virus. But one group seems to be having difficulties when it comes to communicating while wearing face coverings.

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Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks

WASHINGTON - With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.

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Coronavirus: Heartbroken brothers reflect as parents die 9 days apart at Toronto nursing home

When brothers Rod and Greg McVeigh began writing an obituary for their 77-year-old mother Joan McVeigh, they never imagined they would be including their father Joseph in the same death announcement.

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Lizzo Loses Her Cool After Noticing Beyonce Wished Her A Happy Birthday

Despite celebrating her birthday under coronavirus quarantine, Lizzo’s big day on Monday was one to remember.

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Hearts ENTIRE squad agrees wage cut after Ann Budge makes relegation double-jeopardy pledge

The entirety of the Hearts squad has now agreed to take cuts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent – after being assured they won’t need to take a double dunt if the club is relegated.

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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik ‘expecting first child together’ months after reuniting

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are ‘expecting their first child together’, months after reuniting.

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Manitoba man charged for refusing to self-isolate after COVID-19 testing

A man from Gillam, Man., has been charged under the public health act after police say refused to self-isolate after being tested for COVID-19.

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Muslims across the Maritimes celebrating Ramadan differently this year

The month of Ramadan is usually marked with large gatherings, but the COVID-19 pandemic means adapting traditions so that friends and families continue to protect each other from the virus. Travis Fortnum has more.

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Coronavirus outbreak: N.S. top doctors think province hit its peak for COVID-19 cases

Dr. Robert Strang says the public must continue to follow public health rule to protect the most vulnerable. Alicia Draus reports.

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Nearly 70 dead in 'horrific' outbreak at veterans home

Nearly 70 residents sickened with the coronavirus have died at a Massachusetts home for aging veterans, as state and federal officials try to figure out what went wrong in the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.

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Boy, 13, with coronavirus fights for life after suffering bloodshot eyes and a rash

A 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital with coronavirus after suffering bloodshot eyes and a rash.

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Gemma Atkinson fumes at Scots who gathered after funeral and posted 'f**k yer social distancing'

Gemma Atkinson has slammed a group of lockdown louts who gathered for a “social distance swally” in Coatbridge.

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Scots great-gran to be reunited with family after coronavirus battle in hospital

A Glasgow great-gran is set to be reunited with her family after battling coronavirus in hospital for a number of weeks.

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13 arrested at cockfight event at Florida home after tip to deputies

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities say a tip to deputies has led to 13 arrests at a cockfighting event in rural Florida.

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Coronavirus infects North Carolina pug, possibly first dog in US to contract novel virus: report

A pug in North Carolina may be the first dog to test positive for the novel coronavirus in the United States.

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After 'damaging' delay to stop sports, UK tries to restart

It will be hard to quantify just how many lives Mikel Arteta saved by contracting the coronavirus.

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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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