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Lanarkshire school Covid-19 cluster rises to nine after another pupil at St Ambrose tests positive

Coatbridge has tested positive for coronavirus. NHS Lanarkshire confirmed the latest case on Tuesday night after the student was identified as being a close contact with another affected pupil.

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COVID-19 Scan for Aug 18, 2020

A review of 18 US and international public health and governmental websites with COVID-19 information for the public—including those of the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—has found that all exceeded the recommended reading level and used sentence structures and technical terminology that would hinder understanding.The review, published today in JAMA Network Open, used five c

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Flipkart’s GMV exceeds pre-covid levels: Walmart

Bengaluru: US retail giant Walmart on Tuesday said that since reopening of India’s lockdown to curb the covid-19 menace, Flipkart’s gross merchandise value (GMV) has exceeded pre-covid levels.“Flipkart reopened in mid-May and we saw GMV increasing pre-covid levels," said Doug McMillon, Walmart’s president and CEO, as part of the retail giant's second quarter (May-July) earnings call.Walmart follows the February to January period as its financial year.“Walmart International’s net sales were $27.2 billion, a decrease of 6.8%. Changes in currency rates negatively affected net sales by approximately $2.4 billion.

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Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’

Doug Ford says Ontario teachers’ unions are “playing politics” by opposing his government’s back-to-school plan.Ford says the plan to reopen schools next month was designed with input from health experts.His comments come as officials with the Toronto District School Board meet to redraw their reopening plan after the province rejected their proposal to cut class sized by shortening the school day.

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‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities

Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” a few days early.

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COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director

LOS ANGELES - With more 170,000 deaths in the U.S. attributed to the disease, COVID-19 is now the No.

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Putting off routine medical appointments because of coronavirus? Go now, doctors say

coronavirus outbreak, doctors say.Unlike at the beginning of the pandemic, case loads in Canada are relatively low — but with numbers rising in B.C. and elsewhere, this might be the perfect time to do routine appointments in case things get worse again and doctors have to re-prioritize to focus on the pandemic.“We’ve got a window,” said Dr.

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17% of Waterloo public elementary school children will stay home, board survey finds

Waterloo public board makes masks mandatory for all students The board says preliminary results show that 83 per cent of elementary kids will return to full-time learning in classrooms on a daily basis.That number jumps to 89 per cent for high schools kids who will only be in classrooms for 50 per cent of the time.The school board did tell parents they could always opt-in or opt-out at any time, though it may take a few days to adjust them to a different stream.The board also asked employees whether they would return this fall as well.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders to lose $10M due to cancelled CFL season: CEO

Canadian Football League’s decision to cancel the 2020 season, teams are bracing for one of their worst financial hits in league history.This includes the Saskatchewan Roughriders, considered to be one of the most financially stable teams in the league.Riders president and CEO Craig Reynolds said he expects the team to lose about $10 million.“It’s certainly the biggest financial crisis we’ve ever faced in our history,” Reynolds said. Canadian Football League submits revised financial request to federal government “There’ll be significant losses here.

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engAGED Webinar on Creative Engagement Activities for Older Adults During COVID-19

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 3:00 PM ETWebinar RegistrationAs organizations continue to find new ways to engage older adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, creative engagement activities help older adults explore their creativity while bringing purpose and inspiration to their lives.This webinar will feature TimeSlips, a national organization focused on creative engagement among older adults. Attendees will also hear how an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) developed a virtual art gallery for senior center artists, and learn about another AAA’s choir for those living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, helping to bring meaning to the lives of the participating older adults.

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No shooting reported at Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say

OCALA, Fla. – The Ocala Police Department posted on its Facebook Tuesday to let residents know that despite the rumors, there was no shooting at Paddock Mall.Police said a call came in around 12:20 p.m. about a man threatening to shoot a security guard after he was caught attempting to shoplift from multiple stores.The man fled the mall property but was located nearby and at that point, officers said they determined that he didn’t have a gun.“When 911 was called and someone reported that the person ‘threatened to shoot’ it automatically codes the call as a shooting whether or not there was actually shots fired.

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Florida teachers’ union begins mediation with state over school reopening

teachers union and a parent were combined. The unions are seeking a temporary injunction “to stop the reopening of schools until it is safe to do so” due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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‘DWTS’ reveals premiere date, says married pro dancers must live apart as COVID-19 precaution

“Dancing with the Stars” is returning for season 29 on Sept. 14 with a lot of changes. On Tuesday during “Good Morning America,” the series announced the premiere date, the lineup of professional dancers and a shocking coronavirus precaution measure.

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Coronavirus: Some London, Ont., fitness studios to err on side of caution despite relaxed rules

Ontario government further relaxed rules in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but it appears that many will continue to err on the side of caution.The Doug Ford government announced Friday that as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday, indoor sports, fitness and recreation facilities can have up to 50 people in each room, so long as distancing measures are adhered to.

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Coronavirus: Increased anxiety, depression if kids miss out on school, experts warn

Western University specialist in infectious diseases is warning parents of the downside of not sending their kids back to school during the novel coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Michael Silverman, the head of the division of infectious diseases at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, spoke with 980 CFPL’s Jess Brady on The Afternoon Show Monday.

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Coronavirus: Surrey B.C. teacher says they need more time for back-to-school plans

COVID-19 continue to trend upwards in B.C. — and a one-day total hitting 100 cases for the first time ever — concerns are rising over students’ returning to school in just a few weeks.Surrey B.C.

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More than 200 Florida students quarantined due to COVID-19

STUART, Fla. – A Florida school district has quarantined 231 students from two high schools, citing exposure to the coronavirus.Martin County School District said Tuesday that the students at South Fork High School in Stuart, Florida and Jensen Beach High School will switch to remote learning for 14 days.

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Postmaster General says USPS will halt some operational changes until after election amid outcry

WASHINGTON - Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the U.S. Postal Service will suspend operational changes until after the November election amid concerns over the agency’s ability to handle an anticipated surge in mail-in voting.DeJoy said in a statement Tuesday that USPS won’t remove mail processing equipment or blue collection boxes, nor will mail processing facilities close.

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Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19

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2 more coronavirus-related deaths in Manitoba brings total to 11

School divisions in Winnipeg release plans for return to classes amid coronavirus pandemic As of Tuesday morning, 17 new cases of the virus have been identified in Manitoba, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed cases to 748.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of the new cases, two each were in the Interlake-Eastern, Prairie Mountain, and Southern Health regions, while 11 were in the Winnipeg region.Officials said the Winnipeg cases are mostly related to contacts that later turned into cases.

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Liverpool’s detailed protocols for training camp explained after positive Covid-19 test

Liverpool will continue their pre-season training camp in Austria despite a member of the travelling group testing positive for coronavirus. The Reds' preparations for their defence of the Premier League title have been unaffected despite the scare.

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Health officials to update Alberta COVID-19 situation Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon after a rise in active cases — particularly in Edmonton — over the weekend.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will be speaking at 3:30 p.m.

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Coronavirus: 2 new cases in London-Middlesex, 13 in Huron-Perth, 7 in Elgin-Oxford

coronavirus, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported Tuesday.The new cases bring the region’s total case count to 711, of which 625 people have recovered. Fifty-seven people have died, most recently on June 12.There are at least 29 active cases.Both of Tuesday’s new cases were reported in London.

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Mint Lite | India covid-19 tally, Dream11, floods toll, Sterlite Copper & others

₹222 crore for this edition. For a gaming startup, IPL is the biggest money spinner, and the Mumbai-based platform comes in after Chinese phone maker Vivo, which had signed ₹440 crore for the same rights, exited following the Galwan Valley face-off and deterioration in India-China ties.

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COVID-19 pandemic causes mental health crisis in Americas, says WHO official

BRASILIA: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a mental health crisis in the Americas due to heightened stress and use of drugs and alcohol during six months of lockdowns and stay-at-home measures, the World Health Organization's regional director said on Tuesday.The pandemic also has brought a related problem in a surge in domestic violence against women, Carissa Etienne said in a virtual briefing from the Pan American Health Organization in Washington."The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mental health crisis in our region at a scale we’ve never seen before," she said.

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Pupil at Carntyne Primary School in Glasgow tests positive for coronavirus

Glasgow has tested positive for coronavirus.Parents of kids attending Carntyne Primary were made aware of the case today after being sent a letter by public health consultant Dr Iain Kennedy.Health chiefs say that the child – who is now in quarantine – had not attended school since developing Covid-19.Glasgow City Council say there is no need for contact tracing and echoed Dr Kennedy's reassurance that there has been no evidence of transmission at the school.The child is said not to have attended class during the "infectious period".The Glasgow Times reports how Dr Kennedy's letter states: "I write to confirm that a pupil who attends your child’s school, Carntyne Primary School, has tested positive for Covid-19, however they were not

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New Jersey re-adds Delaware to quarantine advisory list

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office)TRENTON, N.J. - Delaware is once again among nearly three dozen states and United States territories from which travelers will are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in New Jersey.The travel advisory, which now includes 35 total states, applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a 10% or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average.Alaska was also re-added to the list on Tuesday.As of Tuesday, August 18, there are currently 35 states and territories that meet the criteria stated above: Alaska; Alabama; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Iowa; Idaho;

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BREAKING: Positive Covid-19 test at second Renfrewshire school

Renfrewshire primary school after one or more people connected to the school tested positive for the virus.

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'Sharp as a tack' 99-year-old World War II veteran ready to head home after beating COVID-19

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 99-year-old World War II veteran from St.

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At a glance: New Covid-19 restrictions

The Cabinet has agreed a number of new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus. The measures will remain in place until 13 September.

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Coronavirus: Canada averaging over 380 cases a day over the past week, top doctor says

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said Tuesday that 122,872 cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed. Over the past seven days, she said, Canada has averaged over 380 cases a day.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor urges youth to share ideas on how to limit COVID-19 transmission

Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, encouraged young people across the country to come forward with their ideas about how to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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P.E.I. reports three new COVID-19 cases involving essential workers

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She says the new infections are not connected to five cases announced last week and are not related to the Canadian Premier Soccer League, which is conducting a tournament on the Island.Morrison says the three individuals travelled to P.E.I. on Aug.

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City of Kawartha Lakes 2020 summer tourism season ‘better than expected’: officials

coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.“Some communities, such as Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon, our busier communities, are saying that it’s similar to what summer was like in terms of people coming to their businesses and around town,” said Laurie McCarthy, municipal tourism development officer. “So it’s been pretty steady for July and August.”Memories made in Kawartha Lakes will last a lifetime but we suspect, once you experience all we have, you'll want to return year after year.Plan your safe summer staycation before back to school: https://t.co/DRcx146bGShttps://t.co/DRcx146bGS #KawarthaLakes #OntarioTravel pic.twitter.com/Htn5MyfJlL— ExploreKL (@ExploreKL) August 18, 2020The tourism department has ramped up its social media

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Manitoba has seen ‘extraordinary rebound’ in home sales, says real estate association

COVID-19 pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of Manitobans’ lives, but one area that seems to be thriving despite the chaos is the province’s real estate sales.According to the Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA), the province reached its highest number of single-month sales in July — the second consecutive record-breaking month — surpassing last year’s highs over the same period.MREA president Glen Tosh said Tuesday that the numbers — 2,060 residential properties sold in July — represent an “extraordinary rebound.” Manitoba housing market ‘strong as it ever was’ after quieter spring due to COVID-19 “Earlier this year, in March or April, I don’t think anyone was anticipating this level of activity and better-than-expected

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‘Vaccine nationalism’ will make the coronavirus pandemic worse, WHO says

COVID-19 vaccines while excluding others will deepen the pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday, issuing a last-ditch call for countries to join a global vaccine pact.The WHO has an Aug. 31 deadline for wealthier nations to join the “COVAX Global Vaccines Facility” for sharing vaccine hopefuls with developing countries.

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New Brunswick reports no new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 13 active cases remain

coronavirus on Tuesday, with active cases dropping to 13 from 15.On Monday, physical distancing regulations in public areas with seating, such as theatres or arenas, have been lowered to a minimum of one metre with the continuous use of masks.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Health officials still recommend good handwashing practices, sanitizing touched surfaces, and wearing non-medical masks in public indoor spaces.To date, the province has confirmed 186 cases of COVID-19 and has completed 57,246 tests.There are no COVID-19 patients in the hospital, according to the province.

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5 more positive tests for coronavirus in Waterloo Region, active COVID-19 cases fall to 40

coronavirus in the region, bringing the total number of positive tests in the area to 1,433, according to Waterloo Public Health.Eight people were also cleared of COVID-19, bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,274. Waterloo public board makes masks mandatory for all students It has been over a month since the last COVID-19-related death was reported in the region as no new deaths were reported Wednesday.

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Newer dimension emerging from recovered COVID-19 patients: V K Paul

New Delhi: There is a newer dimension emerging from the coronavirus disease in recovered COVID-19 patients that they tend to suffer from other health complications, stated a senior health ministry official."Post COVID symptoms are appearing in some cases. Our scientific community and medical experts are working on this.

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New Zealand PM says Trump’s coronavirus ‘surge’ remarks are ‘patently wrong’

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back on Tuesday against U.S. President Donald Trump for saying her country is experiencing a “big surge” in COVID-19, calling the remarks “patently wrong.”

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Eight new cases of COVID-19, one new death reported in Ottawa on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Another person in Ottawa has died of COVID-19.

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FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit

warned health care providers of false-positive coronavirus test results using the Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit.The FDA, which approved Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the kit in March, said the issue stems from the kit itself as well as an outdated software system, according to a press release.Thermo Fisher Scientific has updated its kit instructions, and the FDA is recommending medical professionals "promptly" implement software updates to reduce the frequency of false-positive results.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesThe warning comes nearly a month after Connecticut public health officials first reported that at least 90 people had received false-positive

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Postmaster general Louis DeJoy to appear Friday before Senate over mail delays

WASHINGTON - Backlash mounting, President Donald Trump's embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will appear Friday before the Senate to testify on mail delivery delays and service changes that lawmakers and others are warning could imperil the November election.Trump has flatly denied he was asking for a slow-walk of the mail. But his newly-installed postmaster, a Republican donor with no previous postal management, is facing pressure by Democrats to halt any changes as millions of Americans prepare to vote by mail during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Karnataka reports record 139 covid-19 deaths

Bengaluru: Karnataka confirmed 139 covid-19 related fatalities on Tuesday marking the highest single day spike in the state.This includes 49 in Bengaluru which now accounts for 1532 fatalities out of the total 4201 in the state, according to the daily bulletin of the state health department.According to data shared by the government, some of these deaths occured in July but are only being reported not just points to the deteriorating health crisis in the state but also delays in reporting numbers.Karnataka confirmed 7665 new covid-19 cases in the 24 hours until 5 pm on Tuesday that takes the total in the state to 2,40,948 of which 79,782 are active.Bengaluru continues to fuel the surge in the south Indian state as 2242 more tested positive

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West Bengal reports highest single-day spike of 3,175 new COVID-19 cases

Kolkata: West Bengal on Tuesday recorded the highest single-day spike of 3,175 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to 1,22,753, as per an official bulletin.The state reported 55 more deaths, following which the toll rose to 2,528, it said.Total 2,987 people recovered from the disease over the last 24 hours, improving the discharge rate to 75.51 per cent.There are 27,535 active cases in the state at present, the bulletin issued by the Health Department said.West Bengal tested 35,107 samples for COVID-19 since Monday, it said.This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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Twelve new deaths in UK as more than 1,000 coronavirus cases confirmed

coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK since yesterday. A further 1,089 lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been announced by the Department of Health bringing the total number to 320,286.

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Centre mulling to start environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater

New Delhi: After World Health Organization (WHO) recommended environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 virus causing covid-19 in wastewater following presence of non-infecting viral fragments in wastewater in some countries including Pakistan, India too is considering to adopt the new surveillance tool to monitor the Virus.The WHO has said environmental surveillance though not widely adopted so far could potentially be used to detect unrecognized transmission of SARS-CoV-2, as a way to determine whether covid-19 has truly been contained in an area or not.Environmental surveillance by testing of wastewater for evidence of pathogens has a long history of use in public health, particularly for poliovirus and more recently antimicrobial

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 12 with more than 1,000 new cases

The UK's total coronavirus death toll has risen by 12 in the last 24 hours in the lowest Tuesday rise since lockdown began.

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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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