It is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.RELATED: More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data The Food and Drug Administration acted after preliminary results from a government-sponsored study showed that Gilead Sciences’s remdesivir shortened the time to recovery by 31%, or about four days on average, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

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“Give me liberty and give me COVID-19” is a dangerous strategy that won’t get you out of jail, according to officials in California.

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Bryan Adams apologizes for racist coronavirus rant

Canadian singer Bryan Adams has apologized after being accused of anti-Chinese racism over a profanity-filled tirade on Instagram in which he blamed “bat-eating” and “virus-making” people for the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus outbreak: White House says states should still follow phased approach despite Trump urging reopening

Asked about President Donald Trump urging states earlier this week to reopen their economies, despite Dr. Anthony Fauci stressing doing so without following guidelines could lead to more outbreaks, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Trump is advising people to follow the guidelines.

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5 new coronavirus cases reported in Saskatchewan, all in the far north

Five more people in northern Saskatchewan have tested positive for the coronavirus as the health authority updated the effective reproduction number (ERN) in the region.

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Coronavirus: Some hospital workers excluded from Ontario pandemic pay increase

TORONTO — A union representing thousands of hospital workers says many of its members are not eligible for the province’s pandemic pay premium.

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Coronavirus: ‘Passive recreation’ to resume at Hamilton Conservation Authority properties: chair

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is continuing with a gradual reopening of its natural areas.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 12

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

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Coronavirus around the world: May 12, 2020

Top coronavirus news for Tuesday May 12, 2020: UK’s COVID-19 death toll tops 38,000, worst in Europe; Nurses boycott work, stage protest for better working conditions in Pakistan; and Ventilator fire kills five 5 coronavirus patients in Russia.

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Bryan Adams apologises for ‘bat-eating’ coronavirus comments

Canadian singer Bryan Adams has apologised for his comments blaming “bat-eating” people for causing coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: BA pilots who have lost jobs could take up RAF roles

Pilots who face joblessness because of Covid-19 may be given temporary roles in the Royal Air Force.

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Coronavirus prompts Twitter to allow employees to work from home 'forever'

The new rule is the latest in a wave of stricter policies that tech companies are rolling out to confront an outbreak of virus-related misinformation on their sites. Facebook and Google, which owns YouTube, have already put similar systems in place.

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Coronavirus: All Covid-19 symptoms you didn’t know about

MELBOURNE/MUMBAI : As the pandemic spreads around the world, doctors are beginning to scope the coronavirus’s damage. Seen initially as a cause of viral pneumonia during the chaos of an explosion of cases in China, it’s now emerging as an enigmatic pathogen capable of harming the body in a myriad of unexpected, and sometimes lethal, ways. Clinical manifestations range from common cold-like symptoms and bronchitis to more severe disease such as pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, multi-organ failure and even death. The illness may occur as a direct result of viral infection, as well as the body’s response to it. Here’s a snapshot of some of the symptoms Covid-19 causes, including some you might not have heard about.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ₹20 lakh crore special economic package to make India self-reliant and bring the economy back on the track in view of coronavirus-induced lockdown has been hailed by India Inc as transformational and unprecedented.

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Coronavirus crisis leads to largest US consumer price decline since 2008

WASHINGTON : US consumer prices dropped by the most since the Great Recession in April, weighed down by a plunge in demand for gasoline and services including airline travel as Americans stayed home during the coronavirus crisis.

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Vande Bharat progresses with largest number of flights on Day 6

A dozen flights were expected to bring more stranded Indians back home on Tuesday, the sixth day of the Vande Bharat mission, according to the government. Meanwhile, a naval vessel docked at Kochi with a group of 202 people from the Maldives.

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‘Rise Up New York’ Virtual Telethon Raises Over $115 Million For COVID-19 Relief Efforts With The Help Of Multiple Celebrities

Last night, the nonprofit organization Robin Hood New York teamed up with iHeart Radio and held their virtual telethon to raise money to help those who have been affected by the coronavirus within the New York area. The telethon featured some big names including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Spike Lee, Alicia Keys, Barbara Streisand, Robert De Niro, and many other A-list celebrities, who lent their voices and talent for the cause.

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Coronavirus: Protesters line ‘body bags’ outside Florida’s state capitol

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Protesters lined up body bags on the steps of Florida’s state capitol building Tuesday morning amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cuomo: Wear a mask to respect nurses who died to save us

NEW YORK – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths. New York City is reporting more cases of a rare pediatric syndrome possibly linked to the coronavirus. Meanwhile, data released Tuesday shows that nine out of 10 people arrested for coronavirus-related offenses in New York City have been black or Hispanic.

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Stretch it out: Serena, Venus Williams offer fans yoga tips

Serena Williams is looking forward to getting back to competing when the coronavirus pandemic permits it, in part because she’s “feeling better than ever.”

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'Bombshell' concert stream will reunite cast of 'Smash'

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In strange offseason, Falcons' Quinn embraces the challenge

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House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

WASHINGTON – A new coronavirus aid package released by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service, which is expected to run out of money by the end of September without additional support from Congress because it’s losing so much revenue during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: White House says Trump will push drug companies to make affordable vaccines

When discussing possible future vaccines for COVID-19 on Tuesday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany would not commit to whether President Donald Trump would ensure people will get the vaccine regardless of income, but said he would push pharmaceutical companies to make vaccines affordable.

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Lac La Ronge Indian Band holding 2020 election online until May 25

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Twitter has said it is unlikely to open its offices before September, and that many of its employees will be permitted to work from home permanently even after the end of the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Martin Clunes turns The One Show explicit with bizarre shaving genitals question

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Bryan Adams in 'racist meltdown' as he blames 'bat eating b****rds' for cancelling gigs

Vegan singer Bryan Adams sparked a racism row after blaming “bat eating, virus making b*******” for postponing his London gigs.

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Bundesliga is back with the Jadon Sancho vs Rabbi Matondo derby - live on TV

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Moussa Dembele prefers Manchester United move over Chelsea and more transfer rumours

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Labour wants police recruitment cash switched to Covid-19 fight to be replaced

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Bryan Adams has issued an apology for his remarks about coronavirus.

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Gilead gives royalty-free licences for remdesivir to Cipla, Jubilant Life, three others

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1 new coronavirus-related death, 5 new cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

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Sobeys operator in Niagara goes back to work after COVID-19 investigation

A Sobeys franchisee who tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-April is going back to work at a Fonthill, Ont., store after an internal investigation and an apology.

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Symptom free Scots cops can be tested for coronavirus after being spat and coughed at

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make security upgrades to lavish $18M Beverly Hills mansion for extra privacy

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appear to have already made security upgrades to the $18 million mansion where they currently reside with their son, Archie, in Beverly Hills, Fox News has learned. It was revealed this week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's luxe California pad is an eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom abode owned by actor Tyler Perry.

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No new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Brunswick on Tuesday

New Brunswick reported no new cases on COVID-19 on Tuesday, with the number of confirmed cases in the province remaining at 120.

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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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