MUMBAI : India’s Dharavi, the continent’s most crowded slum, has gone from coronavirus hotspot to potential success story, offering a model for developing nations struggling to contain the pandemic.Authorities have knocked on 47,500 doors since April to measure temperatures and oxygen levels, screened almost 700,000 people in the slum cluster and set up fever clinics.

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With Eurovision victim of virus, Netflix offers fans Will Ferrell comedy

NEW YORK — With the coronavirus pandemic forcing cancellation of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, actors Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams hope fans can get their fix by watching their madcap Netflix comedy about a duo from Iceland who compete in the event.

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Jalandhar institute develops new tech to kill coronavirus

coronavirus is one of the most arduous jobs that India and Indians have to take up in order to curb the spread of the disease. In order to make this process less tasking and more effective, Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology in Jalandhar has come up with a new technology.This new apparatus uses ultraviolet sterilization to clean surfaces.

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As early shoppers step out, high street markets win over big malls

NEW DELHI : Retailers have witnessed tepid response since the lockdown restrictions were eased, with shoppers making short trips, spending less time and buying exactly what they need from stores on high streets. However, stores located in malls have fared even worse.Retailers Mint spoke to said business in stores located on high streets were at 30-60% compared to a year ago, while in malls they were as low as 5-20%.

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Is non-essential travel to B.C. from other provinces allowed in Phase 3?

Premier John Horgan says at his weekly COVID-19 briefing that Canadians from outside British Columbia are allowed to visit the province but they need to be ‘mindful’ of the work done by residents to stop the spread of the virus. Provincial health officer Dr.

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Demi Moore To Star in Michael Bay Produced Pandemic Thriller 'Songbird'

Demi Moore has signed on to star in Songbird, the recently announced pandemic thriller that will be produced by Michael Bay.

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Novak Djokovic's Parents Blame Another Top Tennis Star for Giving Him Coronavirus

The parents of tennis player Novak Djokovic are putting blame on tennis star Grigor Dimitrov for giving their son coronavirus.

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Sisodia writes to Shah seeking a rollback of home quarantine rules

NEW DELHI : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Wednesday wrote to Union home minister Amit Shah demanding a rollback of the current home quarantine rules.This followed Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia writing to lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday, urging him to adopt the original home quarantine rules, as the new guidelines were causing a lot of confusion among patients.The letter to Shah comes in the wake of Delhi recording 4,000 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day number, to reach a total of 70,000 on Wednesday, beating Mumbai, which has around 69,000.On Tuesday, Delhi, which had 66,000 covid-19 cases, had overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the second highest number of

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Covid-19 created to scare us, create tensions on border: Suresh Angadi

Belagavi (Karnataka): Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi on Wednesday said that coronavirus was created to "scare us" and to create tensions on the border, in an apparent reference to China.He said that everyone should learn to live with the virus and follow all norms needed to combat the disease."We all know who created the coronavirus. It was created to scare us and to create tensions on the border, we know who did it.

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Neumos in Seattle, in a Pandemic: 'We're All Staying a Phase Back'

Steven Severin has been a staple in the Seattle music industry for more than 20 years. Roughly 10 years ago, he helped create the Seattle Nightlife and Music Association to bring together the area’s live event insiders, and for the past 16 years has helped run Neumos with its sister club Barboza and the accompanying Runaway bar.As part of Billboard’s efforts to best cover the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on the music industry, we will be speaking with Severin each week to chronicle his experience throughout the crisis.

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Baseball scrambles back into action amid lingering concerns

set a 60-game schedule Tuesday night, and now the sport will try its best to complete a season and crown a champion amid a coronavirus pandemic that still looms over much of American life. Players report to camps July 1 — hard to call it “spring training” at this time of year — and the regular season is supposed to start about three weeks later.It already feels like a whirlwind.“We knew this was a possibility so I think everybody is kind of ahead of where they normally would be for traditional spring training,” Minnesota Twins reliever Taylor Rogers said.

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Coronavirus cases rising in young people in New Jersey and Delaware

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Officials are condemning recklessness and emphasising safety guidelines after rising numbers show an increase in young people contracting COVID-19. “I could definitely be more serious about it. I’ve been around people.

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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre extends hours for drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic

coronavirus screening clinic.The hours of Clinic C at RVH will be extended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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B.C. government looking to drop balanced budget requirements amidst economic downturn

COVID-19. Currently, British Columbia is not legally allowed to run deficits.The amendments also clarify the existing limits while the legislative assembly is not in session to maintain essential services and respond to provincial emergencies and disasters like a pandemic.“We are making sure people and business have the support they need, while we work together to restart and rebuild an economy that works for everyone,” Finance Minister Carole James said.“Much has changed since we released Budget 2020, and deficits will occur as a result of lower government revenues and our plan to invest in people and support our province’s recovery.” B.C.

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With a jab at Trump, Pelosi unveils new 'Obamacare' bill

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Video shows persons of interest in fatal I-Drive shooting

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department released video Wednesday of two persons of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a fatal shooting on International Drive in hopes that someone will recognize them.Police said the shooting happened June 13 at a parking lot on 5515 International Drive.The victim, 26-year-old D’quan Prentice, was taken in a private vehicle to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Details have not been released about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.CAN YOU HELP? Detectives need to identify the 2 people in the multi-colored clothing, and white shirt & khaki shorts. They are persons of interest in the shooting death of D'Quan Prentice on I-Drive June 13.

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Ellen DeGeneres developing new shows with Tiffany Haddish

She launched her Ellen Digital Network back in 2016.And Ellen DeGeneres has signed three new big stars to her venture, it was announcedduring the 2020 IAB NewFronts on Tuesday.Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Hyland and Ellie Kemper are developing new shows for the 62-year-old TV host's joint venture withWarner Bros. Digital Networks.

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Billie Eilish unfollows everyone on Instagram account

Singer Billie Eilish appears to have unfollowed everyone on her official Instagram account in a show of support and solidarity with survivors of abuse.Fans of the singer have speculated that Billie took to her Instagram Stories to post the following message on Wednesday, which was later deleted: 'If I am following your abuser DM me & I will unfollow them. I support you.'Her account - which is followed by a staggering 64.7 million followers - currently shows that she's now following just one user, but it does not display which account it is, which could be a software glitch.

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Coronavirus: No new cases in Peterborough area for 4th day, drive-thru test clinics extended

novel coronavirus on Wednesday.That keeps the health unit’s case total at 95 for its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.Of the 95 cases, 89 are resolved — or approximately 94 per cent. Sidewalk expansion poles not a concern for Peterborough first responders: officials In her weekly update, Dr.

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Daytona Beach mayor pushes for mask mandate as coronavirus cases climb

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A rise in Covid-19 cases in Volusia County has the Daytona Beach mayor pushing for a mask mandate. Mayor Derrick Henry said it’s important for everyone to wear a mask to help reduce the spread of the virus, especially for the elderly who are one of the most vulnerable groups to get it.“I see it as a matter of urgency.

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WATCH LIVE: Orange County leaders share update on COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders will share an update on coronavirus around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.More than 5,900 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the county.The Department Of Health said 428 people have been hospitalized from the virus in the county and 53 people have died from COVID-19 in the county.The DOH reports more than 560 people tested positive for the virus in the county on Tuesday.The median age for people testing positive for the virus in the county is 34.Dr.

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Several Toronto Blue Jays Team Members Test Positive For Coronavirus

Several players and staff members on the Toronto Blue Jays have tested positive for coronavirus, a source has told The Canadian Press.

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Pacers' Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for virus

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon said Tuesday he has been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus.Team officials made the announcement by posting Brogdon's statement on Twitter.“I recently tested positive for the COVID virus and am currently in quarantine," the statement read. “I’m doing well, feeling well and progressing well.

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Coronavirus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened — a disturbing generational shift that not only puts them in greater peril than many realize but poses an even bigger danger to older people who cross their paths.In Oxford, Mississippi, summer fraternity parties sparked outbreaks.

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Stacey Solomon suffers major makeup blunder with extreme foundation mismatch

Stacey Solomon has suffered a major makeup blunder on her way home from filming Loose Women.

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Graduate programs drop GRE after online version raises concerns about fairness

Jane C. HuAs COVID-19 swept across the United States, standardized testing centers closed and the GRE General Test—an exam that’s required for admission to many U.S.

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2 men in stable condition after double shooting in Logan

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that sent two men to hospital in Logan Wednesday.The incident occurred on the 4600 block of North Marvine Street just after noon.The victims, two 23-year-old men, were each shot once and transported to Einstein Hospital by responding police officers.Both victims are listed in stable condition.No weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made at this time.___For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.AdvertisementDOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on June 24

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday:Ontario reported 163 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 34,016.Overall, new daily infection numbers have been on the decline for Ontario. It is the 17th day in a row with fewer than 300 new cases reported.

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Fans could return to stadiums next month as SFA and SPFL group given Scottish Government dates

SFA and SPFL joint response group revealed that plans to allow live outdoor events with physical distancing and reduced numbers, including football matches, are underway. The grassroots game has also been given a major boost as children and young people are set to be allowed to play outdoor sports from July 13.

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Mint Lite | IMF lowers growth forecast, Kim cancels military plan & other news

Soon, house screening in DelhiTo fight the coronavirus, the Delhi government has come up with an eight-point Revised Covid Response Plan, which includes house-to-house screening by 6 July. Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has also urged Union home minister Amit Shah to roll back the earlier order which requires new patients to visit an assessment centre to get themselves checked since it puts pressure on the government’s facilities.

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11% of India's top companies above January highs on liquidity surge

Mumbai: Abundant liquidity injection has led to a pullback rally in stock markets and a recovery from the losses seen in March. Despite bleak growth outlook, ongoing geopolitical tensions, uncertainty of peaking global and domestic covid cases along with ongoing trepidations regarding the return of labour back to urban areas, benchmark indices have seen a jump of 40% from the lows seen in March.Data showed that around 11% of NSE500 index which comprises nearly 97% of total market cap have surpassed their January highs after they sank to new lows in March.

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India tests record 2 lakh samples for Covid-19 in a day; no evident change in virus: ICMR

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Back to grindstone for 'Mona Lisa' at post-lockdown Louvre

PARIS – The “Mona Lisa” found herself all alone. The coronavirus had emptied her room at the Louvre Museum of its usual throngs of admirers.

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The Latest: Berlin Marathon canceled because of virus

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___This year's Berlin Marathon has been canceled following months of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Organizers say “after extensive examination and various discussions” they were not able to find a later date. Authorities in Germany have blocked the hosting of major events through October.The marathon was scheduled for Sept.

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Hope springs for Bank of Baroda as virus effects seen manageable

₹25,000 crore. A key assumption is that loans to large companies won’t turn bad.

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NJ, NY, Conn. tell travelers from states with rising COVID-19 cases to isolate

TRENTON, N.J. - New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.“We now have to make sure the rates continue to drop," Cuomo said.

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E-commerce players ready to display country of origin of products; seek more time

New Delhi/Bangalore: E-commerce players have agreed to display the country of origin of the products on sale on their platforms as government aims to reduce import dependency on China amid the ongoing faceoff between the two Asian giants on the Northern border.“The e-commerce players sought time to comply with the proposal. We have asked them to let us know quickly how much time they need.

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Covid-19: Mumbai at 69,528 cases, Maharashtra's tally at 1,42,900

Mumbai: Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 3890 new covid-19 cases taking the state's tally of covid-19 positive cases to 142900.Active cases however, are at 62,354 in the state and total patients discharged so far are 73,792.The state's capital, Mumbai, the biggest contributor in the state and country's coronavirus tally reported 1118 new cases today taking the city's tally to 69,528. With 38 new deaths reported today, Mumbai's total deaths stand at 3,964.

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‘Nanosponges’ act as a decoy for the new coronavirus

Nano Letters, has implications not only for treating SARS-CoV-2 but also for other virulent viruses, such as influenza, Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa viruses.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.As the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic eases in some countries, attention is turning to therapies that may be of use in slowing the spread of the virus, reducing the risk of infection or saving the lives of people in intensive care.In the absence of a vaccine — which could not be available for years, if at all — treatments and therapies that help reduce the negative effects of the pandemic are crucial.In this context, lab results from researchers

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The new coronavirus may spread more easily in crowded homes

Past research has suggested that housing has a powerful influence on the transmission of infections that spread via physical contact and airborne droplets, such as tuberculosis.A new study by researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, NY, suggests that this has contributed to a higher risk of hospitalization with and death from COVID-19 among people who live in the most deprived areas of cities.The scientists have now published their results in JAMA.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.“Our study shows that neighborhood socioeconomic status and household crowding are strongly associated with risk of

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NJ among 3 states telling travelers from states with rising coronavirus cases to isolate

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Former Rutherglen reporter shares shielding experience

Reformer reporter has revealed how the lockdown has spoiled planned celebrations for ending a year of MS treatment.

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Nocera and McLean writing book on U.S. coronavirus response

NEW YORK – Business writers Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera are collaborating on a critical take of the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Keir Starmer brands Boris Johnson a 'dodgy' Prime Minister as pair clash over Covid-19 and poverty

Starmer for coming to the Commons with figures that do not tally with his own government’s record. The two party leaders accused each other of using misleading statistics as they clashed at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 19: Healthcare professionals prepare to screen people for the coronavirus (COVID-19) at a testing site erected in a parking lot at Mayo Clinic on June 19, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. More than 20% of Arizona's COVID tests report (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)New coronavirus cases in the U.S.

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With record 2,865 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count rises to 67,468

COVID-19 cases continued unabated in Tamil Nadu with an all-time high of 2,865 people testing positive in a single day on Wednesday, taking the tally to 67,468 while the toll mounted to 866 with 33 deaths. With the focus on increasing testing, the state examined 32,079 samples, the highest in a day so far, and cumulatively 9,76,431 specimens have been screened for the deadly virus, a health department bulletin said.

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Jurgen Klopp's message to Liverpool fans in matchday programme

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told fans they are still together despite an empty Anfield playing host to their clash with Crystal Palace tonight.

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Tom Grennan announces summer UK drive-in tour

Tom Grennan has shared details of an upcoming drive-in live tour – check out the schedule below.The Bedford singer-songwriter will hit the road this August as part of the Utilita Live From The Drive-In series, which last week confirmed that Kaiser Chiefs, The Streets and more would be performing across 12 UK venues over the summer.Kicking off in Leeds on Wednesday, August 5, Grennan’s stint will see him perform to socially distanced fans in Bolton, Lincoln, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes and London throughout the month.“This is gonna be different but there is light and there will be music,” Grennan tweeted of the announcement yesterday (June 23).

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Boris Johnson repeats claim no country has working Covid app - despite 12m users in Germany

Boris Johnson has repeated a widely mocked claim that no country has a working contact-tracing app after the Government was forced to shelve production of its own after spending almost £12 million.

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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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