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Covid-19 disrupted business models of insurance companies

Kolkata: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted business models of insurance companies, which have seen degrowth, IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance said on Saturday"In a situation like this when everything is uncertain, insurance has become critical.

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Amanda Kloots reveals Nick Cordero 'had a better week' amid ongoing COVID-19 battle

Amanda Kloots has been keeping her followers on Instagram updated on her husband Nick Cordero, 41, as he continues to battle COVID-19 complications.And following a visit toLos Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Friday, the 38-year-old revealed that Nick 'had a better week this week than last which is great.''He started off the morning with some blood pressure issues but by the time I left his blood pressure medication was decreased in half and it seems like he's doing really great again, so that is good,' explained Kloots in her Instagram Story post.

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Florida hits grim new record of nearly 10,000 coronavirus infections in 24 hours

Nearly 10,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Florida in the last 24 hours, breaking the state's record for a second day in a row.

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India's covid-19 fight people-driven: PM Narendra Modi

WASHINGTON : India's fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is driven by its people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, attributing the "success" against the pandemic to the implementation the nationwide lockdown in its initial phase.In an address during the virtual meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Saturday, Modi said COVID-19 had been used as an opportunity to work towards making the country self-reliant.This is for the first time that an Indian prime minister addressed the annual meeting of the AAPI, a representative body of more than 80,000 Indian-American doctors in the US.Sharing statistics of various countries, Modi said India had performed much better in the fight against the

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Delhi govt begins serological survey to assess extent of coronavirus spread as cases cross 80K mark

NEW DELHI : Authorities in Delhi on Saturday started a mammoth task of conducting a serological survey to comprehensively analyse the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases in the national capital crossed the 80,000 mark.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged that since there was a shortage of beds in hospitals for COVID-19 patients in the first week of June, the death toll due to coronavirus had started rising in the national capital, but asserted that there is no such deficiency as of now.Addressing an online briefing, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that there is no shortage of beds for COVID-19 patients in Delhi as of now, saying his government has significantly raised the number of beds in the past one month and

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Canada’s coronavirus cases rise past 103K as Ontario sets testing record

coronavirus cases grew by 234 on Saturday while eight deaths were reported, all from Ontario.The country now has over 103,000 cases of COVID-19. More than 8,500 people have died, with nearly 5,500 of them in Quebec.

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4 new cases of COVID-19

Today there are four new cases of COVID-19 at the border. There continue to be no cases in the community.

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Watch Dwayne Johnson Host Star-Studded Global Citizen Concert for Communities Hit Hard by COVID-19

Shakira, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Chloe x Halle are just some of the stars set to perform at Global Citizen and the European Commission's Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Concert. The virtual concert, hosted by Dwayne Johnson, seeks to highlight the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on marginalized communities.

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No seasonal variation in Covid, immunisation only defence: Harvard scholar

NEW DELHI : SARS-COV-2 has not shown any seasonal pattern so far, although higher incidence and caseloads are seen in areas with temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius and low humidity.

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Brazil reaches deal to produce Oxford Covid-19 vaccine

Brazil, the nation with the second-highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, reached a deal with the U.K. to produce the Covid-19 vaccine that’s been developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca Plc.Brazil will spend $287 million to buy vaccine doses and ingredients for as many as 100 million shots that it will be able to produce locally with the technology transfer, Health Ministry Executive Secretary Elcio Franco said at a press conference in Brasilia today.The first order, regardless of the final results of the vaccine clinical trials, will cost Brazil $127 million, Franco said.

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States roll back reopening plans as U.S. COVID-19 cases surge

In the U.S., Florida and Texas are once again shutting down many public spaces – including bars and beaches – as COVID-19 cases rapidly rise in those states and 30 others across the country. Jennifer Johnson reports.

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How waste water could provide clues for COVID-19 research

A faster way to detect clusters of COVID-19 infections in the population is critical to prepare for the pandemic’s second wave.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Gia Gunn Thinks COVID-19 is a 'Hoax'

Gia Gunn is sharing her thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic.

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New industries created during disruption': Salesforce's Kamal Kanth on Covid

Kamal Kanth, regional vice president of Salesforce... moreKamal Kanth, regional vice president of Salesforce India, commented on how micro, small and medium enterprises should respond to the Covid-19 crisis.

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69 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta Saturday; numbers up at Calgary condo and Edmonton hospital outbreaks

COVID-19 confirmed on Saturday, bringing active numbers to 520 provincially.The Edmonton and Calgary zones are now close in case numbers: Edmonton zone still has the highest rate, with 228 active cases. Calgary zone currently sits at 221 cases.In the rest of the province, there are 36 cases in the North zone, 31 in the South zone and two in the Central zone.

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Edmonton man develops crowd-reporting app for COVID-19 social distancing

COVID-19, hoping to help people better prepare themselves for social distancing as the province continues to reopen.“Any locations — restaurants, coffee shops, malls, to parks and dog parks.”The app is called CoExist and Lee thought it would be a useful tool for those concerned about exposure during the pandemic.“Especially now we’re reopening,” he said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I think there’s a huge need for it, just because before you leave the house, you’d like to know how crowded a location is.” iOS update will allow ABTraceTogether app to work in background on iPhones Here’s how it works:Users drop a pin wherever they are then select how crowded that particular place is on a scale of

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David Beckham Encourages People To Continue Calling On World Leaders To Invest In A COVID-19 Vaccine During ‘Global Goal’ Concert

David Beckham is showing his support for those who are calling on world leaders to invest in a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Winnipeg cycling, pedestrian routes extended to September

The routes see stretches of roads closed to vehicles travelling more than a block from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, to allow room for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Standardized procedure for broad-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 in congregate settings: Considerations for health departments and healthcare providers

Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and provided interim considerations for facility-wide testing in specific settings.

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Coronavirus: Duchess Kate Middleton plants garden during children’s hospice visit

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton visited a children’s hospice in Norwich, England on Thursday to meet with families and plant a garden alongside those staying at the centre, supporting what she’s called “amazing” work made even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rural areas in U.S. see uptick in coronavirus outbreaks as country’s cases surge

Actual U.S. coronavirus cases may be 20 million, officials suggest Idaho and Oklahoma have seen similarly large percentage increases, albeit from low starting points.

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Coronavirus: U.S. expected not to make EU list of countries whose citizens can visit Europe

The European Union is close to finalizing its list of countries whose citizens will be allowed back into Europe when it lifts its COVID-19 travel restrictions in July and the U.S. is expected not to make the list as case numbers in the country continue to rise.

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South Korea has entered its 2nd wave of coronavirus. What can Canada learn?

South Korea became the first country to officially announce a second wave of the novel coronavirus after a recent resurgence of cases.Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a briefing Monday the new wave stemmed from multiple nightclub visits during a holiday weekend in early May, and is concentrated in the greater Seoul region, an area which had previously seen few cases despite its dense population.“In the metropolitan area, we believe that the first wave was from March to April, as well as February to March,” Jeong said.

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Gia Gunn Apologizes For Calling COVID-19 A ‘Hoax’

“Drag Race” star Gia Gunn is apologizing for past comments where she called the COVID-19 pandemic a “hoax”.

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Austin Public Health investigating party of 300 teenagers in Lakeway

LAKEWAY, Texas - Austin Public Health is investigating a party held in Lakeway last weekend where 300 teenagers reportedly attended.APH says some of the teens were awaiting test results for COVID-19 at the time of the party and have now received positive results. Health officials are working on contact tracing now.

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Sickboy Podcast to host first-ever virtual live show

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I couldn’t even begin to scratch the surface with all of the challenges we’ve faced,” said Saunders. “It’s the most interesting thing to sit back and look at how much has happened since … the last day I was out in public.”The pandemic has also altered how the trio puts together the podcast.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau pledges $120M towards development of COVID-19 treatments, vaccine

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Global Goal: Unite for our Future, a virtual summit of world leaders, activists and celebrities, on Saturday, along with a pledge that Canada would contribute $120 million to the World Health Organization’s Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, which is described as a global collaboration to accelerate the development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.

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Saskatchewan reports 6 new coronavirus cases as single-day testing soars above 1,000

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 777.Health officials say all new cases are in the far north. More campsites open at Saskatchewan provincial parks Active cases have taken a small dip after seven more people recovered from the virus, bringing total recoveries to 661.There are 103 active cases in the province, down from 105 on Friday, which marked the highest level of active cases in a month.The majority of the active cases — 56 — are in the far north, with 35 in the south region, eight in Saskatoon and four in the north.

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Possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“As long as they remain healthy and do not develop symptoms, there is no need to self-isolate and they should continue with their usual daily activities.” B.C.

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Williams' stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

HERRIMAN, Utah – Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday. The NWSL is the first professional team sport to return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Todd matches Johnson's 61 to take the lead at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. – Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a two-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. Open champion.

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Millions of Yemeni children face threat of starvation as aid dries up amid COVID-19: UNICEF

coronavirus pandemic sweeps across war-torn Yemen amid a “huge” drop in humanitarian aid funding, the U.N. children’s agency warned Friday.The stark prediction comes in a new UNICEF report, “Yemen five years on: Children, conflict and COVID-19.” It said the number of malnourished Yemeni children could reach 2.4 million by the end of the year, a 20 per cent increase in the current figure.

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4 new COVID-19 cases identified in Manitoba Saturday

COVID-19 have been identified by Manitoba Public Health officials as of Saturday morning.That brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 322, after two new cases were identified Friday.

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‘Normal People’ Couple Marianne & Connell Meet ‘Hot Priest’ From ‘Fleabag’ In Hilarious Comic Relief Sketch

Two of TV viewers favourite obsessions collided hilariously, courtesy of Ireland’s Comic Relief, raising money for COVID-19 in the country.

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The Segregated Past of Drive-In Movie Theaters (Guest Column)

For motion picture exhibitors laid low by COVID-19, the resurrection of the drive-in theater is more an exercise in desperation than nostalgia, a back-to-the-future gambit seeking to dip into the only safe-space revenue stream for theatrical cinema. Of course, catering to moviegoers encased in vehicles has the added appeal of avoiding the nightmarish protocols that theaters under roofs must abide by: socially distanced seating, masking of moviegoers, and disinfecting the premises.

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Reading terror attack suspect Khairi Saadallah charged with three counts of murder

Reading terror attack suspect Khairi Saadallah has been charged with murder.

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Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli pushed out of ritzy country club

guilty pleas and upcoming prison sentences.According to TMZ, Lori and Mossimo had become a lightning rod at the club and prompted a war of words between members and the Board of Directors.Initially, the club's Board of Directors unanimously voted to suspend the couple's memberships until they had completed their prison sentences and legal obligations. Many members were livid that the couple wasn't kicked out indefinitely.In a letter to the board, Past President Michael Gallagher said, "This unprecedented board decision to allow felons to continue as members causes irreparable reputational harm to the Club and its members." He adds, "BACC is a Club of gentlemen and gentlewomen.

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Pregnant Harry Potter star Jessie Cave rushes to hospital with heart palpitations

Pregnant Harry Potter star Jessie Cave revealed she was whisked to hospital with heart palpitations.

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Ethiopian monk believed to be 114 years old survives coronavirus

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“He was looking young back then, too,” Biniam told The Associated Press on Saturday.He said he was emotional when his grandfather was taken to the hospital but “I am very happy because we are together again.”Ethiopia has more than 5,200 confirmed cases of the virus.

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Ireland's Micheal Martin to lead historic Irish coalition

COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the country's problems. Underscoring the changes the virus has wrought, the Dail's session on Saturday was held at the Dublin Convention Centre rather than lawmakers' permanent chamber to allow for social distancing.Martin said that dealing with the pandemic would be the centerpiece of his leadership.“The struggle against the virus is not over,'' he said.

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‘BET Awards 2020 Needed More Than Ever’: President Scott Mills Reflects on Show's Lasting Impact & More

Can you give more of a glimpse into what the BET Awards will look like?With what's happening in this country -- particularly what's happening in the context of African Americans and the wrenching focus on racial inequities -- artists are really [being] moved to use their voices to bring further focus and attention to these issues. We also know that artists at their core are all creative human beings.

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Eight states contributed 85.5% of covid-19 cases, 87% of total deaths

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3 new coronavirus cases in London-Middlesex, 2 recoveries

novel coronavirus in London-Middlesex as of Saturday, according to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU).This increases the total number of COVID-19 cases in the region to 616.Two more recoveries were also reported, bringing the total to 499 — about 81 per cent of cases.The number of deaths remains unchanged at 57; it has not changed since June 12.All three new cases are from London, Ont., which has now seen 573 cases.

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Rangers and Celtic 'could play in front of fans' in August tournament

Rangers and Celtic could be allowed to play in front of 5,000 fans, if they are invited to to join Lyon’s pre-season friendly tournament as expected.

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Daytime Emmys Winners, Hosts Acknowledge Their "Responsibility to Effect Change"

Several winners, hosts and featured speakers at the 47th Daytime Emmy Awards paid tribute to those protesting week after week against police brutality and racial injustice. For entertainment talk show winner Ellen DeGeneres, the host remarked that in the past month, it's become more important than ever for her and others with a large audience to "do a lot more with the platform we're given." DeGeneres added that in the future, she aims to "amplify" voices of Black people and people of color, noting she has a "responsibility to effect change." Tamara Braun dedicated her outstanding supporting actress win for playing Dr.

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International flights to China resume as coronavirus restrictions ease

Beijing: International airlines have started to resume flight operations to China after a loosening of aviation restrictions brought in as part of the country's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, South China Morning Post reported.Lufthansa, part of Europe's largest airline group, restarted flights to the mainland this week, operating once a week between Frankfurt and Shanghai in the first regular scheduled flights operated by the German carrier since the pandemic began."The flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt are hopefully only the first of further Lufthansa Group connections in the coming weeks and months between mainland China and our home markets Germany, Austria, and Switzerland," said Veli Polat, Lufthansa's head of sales for

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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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