WASHINGTON : The International Monetary Fund downgraded its outlook for the coronavirus-ravaged world economy, projecting a significantly deeper recession and slower recovery than it anticipated just two months ago.The fund said Wednesday it now expected global gross domestic product to shrink 4.9% this year, more than the 3% predicted in April.

For 2021, the fund forecast growth of 5.4%, down from 5.8%.Having already warned of the biggest slump since the Great Depression, the IMF said its increased pessimism reflected scarring from a larger-than-anticipated supply shock during the earlier lockdown, in addition to the continued hit to demand from social distancing and other safety measures.

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Coronavirus Scotland: No deaths recorded overnight with 11 new cases confirmed

coronavirus as the total hospital death toll remained at 2,488. The number of positive cases has risen to 18,287 which is an increase of 11 from Friday’s figures.

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Service businesses in Halifax are increasing prices to offset high cleaning costs

Atlantic provinces encouraging staycations as they compete for local tourism dollars Services that we have grown used to, like getting a dentist check-up, will likely have much longer wait times, will take longer and cost more.Kristina Boerder is a regular client at a Halifax-based dental clinic.Just prior to the clinic’s reopening on June 8, Boerder received an email that advised her of several changes she should expect before her next appointment.One of the changes was a notice of a potential COVID-19 surcharge that could be waived if future appointments are made.“That was the first time I had heard of the surcharge thing,” Boerder says.“On one hand, I can somewhat understand it.

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Coronavirus: Pubs, hairdressers reopen in England amid COVID-19

England embarks Saturday on its biggest lockdown easing yet.In addition to the reopening of much of the hospitality sector, including pubs and restaurants, for the first time in more than three months, couples can tie the knot once again and people can go and see a movie at the cinema.Museums and libraries have also reopened but gyms, swimming pools and nail bars remain shut. Restrictions on travel and social contact have been eased — people from different households can now go into each other’s homes, for example.

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Coronavirus: What you need to know as Saskatchewan moves to final stage of Phase 4

coronavirus pandemic.Indoor pools and rinks, indoor sports and activities and the performing arts can open on July 6.That is followed on July 9 by casinos and bingo halls.

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Hong Kong: Trudeau strongly condemns new national security law

The Canadian government is suspending an extradition treaty with Hong Kong in light of the implementation this week by China of a new national security law that criminalizes virtually all forms of dissent.

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Spain locks down area of 200,000 people as coronavirus second wave feared

An area in Spain's Catalonia region has been plunged into a local coronavirus lockdown to halt a new outbreak as thousands of Brits prepare to arrive in the country on holiday.

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Covid-19: Chennai's 'intense lockdown' to ease from Monday, says Tamil Nadu CM

intense lockdown" imposed on state's capital Chennai for 12 days amid the rising cases of novel coronavirus, will be eased.Speaking in the press conference, chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that relaxations in Chennai will come into effect from Monday, 6 July until further orders.Vegetable and grocery shops, which were closed during the complete lockdown period, will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm while textile and hardware shops can open from 10 am to 6 pm, the CM said.Moreover, restaurants can also open from 6 am to 9 pm from Monday onwards, he added. Meanwhile, dine-in is again not allowed in restaurants.

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Vaccine for COVID-19 can't be expected this year: CCMB Director Mishra

HYDERABAD : A vaccine for COVID-19 cannot be expected before early next year as the process involves a lot of clinical trials and data testing, a top official of CSIR- CCMB said on Saturday, a day after ICMR said it aims to launch the world's first COVID-19 vaccine by August 15. Rakesh K Mishra, Director of CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, said the ICMR's letter in this regard may be for internal consumption and aimed at putting pressure on hospitals to get ready for clinical human trials.

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Patients in some private hospitals facing fees of up to €250 for Covid-19 test

Patients using some private hospitals are facing fees of up to €250 for Covid-19 testing before they can undergo a procedure.

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MMR vaccine could prevent worst symptoms of COVID-19

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How your sewage could help track coronavirus in your neighbourhood

coronavirus based on a substance we don’t want to look at, think about, or be near: human waste.And they hope to refine their sewage-based surveillance system to the point that it can monitor individual neighbourhoods or institutions, like long-term care homes, they say.The system they’re developing now is focused on the coronavirus, but they say they’re hoping it will have a longer-term use dealing with future diseases.“Everybody has to poop,” says Ryerson University professor Kimberly Gilbride.

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Trump plans massive fireworks display for July 4 amid COVID-19

Independence Day celebrations amid a spike of coronavirus cases, U.S. President Donald Trump is going big for what he is promising will be a “special evening” in the nation’s capital.Trump is set hold his “Salute for America” celebration Saturday with a speech from the White House South Lawn that he says will celebrate American heritage, a military flyover over Washington, and an enormous fireworks display that is expected to draw thousands to the National Mall.The celebration comes one day after Trump kicked off the holiday weekend by travelling to Mt.

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Coronavirus: Spain locks down county of 200,000 people over COVID-19 outbreaks

Spain on Saturday ordered the lockdown of a county around the city of Lleida due to worrying outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus.Catalan regional authorities announced that as of noon local time movement will be restricted to and from El Segria, around Lleida, which is home to over 200,000 people. Residents will have until 4 p.m.

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Covid-19: Complete lockdown in Bengaluru from 8 pm today to Monday 5 am

Karnataka government today said the capital city Bengaluru will go under complete lockdown from tonight 8 pm till Monday morning, 5 am as the city witnessed a spike in novel coronavirus cases in the last few weeks.Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner Anil Kumar said the instruction for lockdown in BBMP limits was issued by chief minister BS Yediyurappa, according to ANI reports.Kumar mentioned that only sale of essential items will be allowed during the 33-hour lockdown, including meat shops.He also said police action will be taken against people found roaming outside unnecessarily.Bengaluru on Friday witnessed 994 new Covid-19 cases in the 24-hour period, the city's biggest single-day spike so far.

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Covid-19 lockdowns imposed in Catalonia and Melbourne

Spain's northeastern Catalonia region has locked down an area with around 200,000 residents near the town of Lerida following a surge in cases of the new coronavirus.

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Why the coronavirus pandemic pushed some Canadian students to take a gap year

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how students learn, including more virtual classes and fewer opportunities to travel. Global News spoke with a few Canadian students about why the pandemic helped them make the decision to opt out of schooling for the year.

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Amnesty, sex worker advocates call for moratorium on prostitution laws amid COVID-19

COVID-19, sex workers and human rights advocates say, which is why they’re now pushing Ottawa to stop enforcing them.Amnesty International Canada has joined a number of rights and sex work advocates in a lobby effort asking federal Justice Minister David Lametti for a moratorium on prostitution laws.“We need to make sure the existing laws on the books aren’t enforced,” said Jackie Hansen, women’s rights campaigner for Amnesty International Canada. Live updates: Coronavirus in Canada “Government has put them in a position where they won’t provide them income supports and yet will criminalize them if they work.

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Students are taking a gap year because of COVID-19: ‘It won’t be a normal first year’

coronavirus has changed nearly every aspect of daily life in Canada — and now, it’s the reason a whole cohort of students have decided to put their studies on pause and take a gap year.For some, the decision was made easy by the lack of in-person classes.

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Manchester town hall reopening and Albert Square work delayed until 2024 because of Covid-19, nesting peregine falcons and the discovery of hazardous materials

Manchester town hall’s reopening has been delayed until 2024 due to mounting costs caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic.Problems arising from nesting peregrine falcons in the building’s clock tower, and the discovery of asbestos and hazardous tar, have pushed construction cost up to £214m.Works to pedestrianise Albert Square and transform it into ‘one of the finest civic spaces in Europe’ will also be pushed back.The total cost of the Our Town Hall project to restore the Grade I listed building is around £330m, including professional fees, contingency planning and staff relocation.It was expected to be completed in December 2023 but a report to a meeting of Manchester council’s executive on Friday revealed that it would be delayed

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200,000 jobs in tourism sector at risk due to Covid-19

The Chairman of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has said that as many as 200,000 jobs in the tourism sector are at risk due to the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Pubs reopen in England as Covid-19 restrictions lift

The first pints have been poured at pubs in England which can now reopen following months of closure as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.

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Spanish holiday hotspot puts 200,000 back into 'coronavirus confinement'

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inboxMore than 200,000 people have been put back into coronavirus quarantine in Spain's holiday hotspot area of Catalonia.The President Quim Torra today confirmed there will be a "perimeter confinement" of the region starting at 12.00pm.

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What sex ed can teach us about getting people to wear face masks

face masks mandatory in order to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.Wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the norm in some places — such as China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea — but has been polarizing in others, such as the U.S., where mixed messages have resulted in confusion about whether or not to wear one.But sex educators would like have a word with everyone.

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Michael Schumacher's devastating 'secret health problems' after horrific ski accident

Michael Schumacher is one of the most successful racing drives to have ever graced the Formula One track.

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American coach makes his mark by winning Austrian title

DÜSSELDORF – DÜJesse Marsch came to Europe to make a name both for himself and for every other American soccer coach.He managed that in a big way.Marsch led Salzburg to this season’s Austrian league title, the most significant trophy won by an American coach in Europe.“My main emphasis in coming to Europe — of course, ambition was a part of it — but it was more to see if my idea of leadership could thrive in this competitive setting of our sport,” the Wisconsin native told The Associated Press. “And, you know, I mean, it’s very sink or swim in Europe.”In his first season as coach of Salzburg, Marsch had little trouble staying afloat despite a raft of problems.

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Hundreds of Brits report swarms of bleeding 'Covid zombie rats' invading their homes

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox Hundreds of terrified Brits have reported seeing swarms of "Covid zombie rats " during lockdown – but a pest expert says the truth is rodent populations are starving to death. The mass closure of restaurants and cafés due to coronavirus has cut off a major food source for urban rats, who typically forage in commercial bins for scraps.

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Love Island stars ‘set to face off’ in ‘reunion specials’ after show is cancelled amid coronavirus

Love Island fans were left gutted when it was announced the show will not go ahead this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although ITV has tried to fill the villa-shaped hole in our hearts by running an Australian version of the show, it has been reported bosses have a another plan to help us get our fix.

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Matt Hancock warns pub louts face jail and opens up on his own coronavirus fight

Drinkers heading for the pub for the first time in three months have been warned they face jail if they get out of hand.

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Union tells actors not to work on pandemic film 'Songbird'

LOS ANGELES – The union that represents film actors told its members Thursday not to work on the upcoming pandemic thriller “Songbird,” saying the filmmakers have not been up-front about safety measures and had not signed the proper agreements for the movie that is among the first in production after coronavirus closures.

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Jeremy Clarkson issued warning by doctor amid health issues 'Everything is going wrong'

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, opened up about his health issues as he reflected on turning 60 back in April.The Grand Tour star said “everything” had been “going wrong” since turning the milestone age.He said in his column with The Sun: “I turned 60 and now absolutely everything is going wrong.“Today, it’s Super Saturday and I was very much looking forward to going to the pub for seven hundred beers.“But a doctor has just told me the pain in my neck is being caused by a blocked saliva duct and that to cure it, I must drink no alcohol of any kind.Spiffing.“And that’s just the start of it.”Janette Manrara says husband Aljaz is 'taking some time for himself'Jeremy went on to say that he also has “weak” knees which have made him fear he will fall down

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In highest single-day spike, India reports nearly 23,000 Covid-19 cases

coronavirus cases have increased by more than 20,000. There has been a surge of 4,57,780 COVID-19 cases from June 1 till date.As many as 442 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours taking the number of patients succumbing to the deadly virus across the country to 18,655.Maharashtra remains the worst affected state with a total of 1,92,990 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu and Delhi with1,02,721 and 94,695 cases respectively.The Centre said that the recovery rate has further improved to 60.80 per cent.

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Donald Trump Jr's Girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr, has tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus.

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Coronavirus behind him, Utah's Rudy Gobert looking forward

, the one that shut down March 11 when he became the first player in the league to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, takes a giant step toward returning by having teams gather at the Disney complex in Central Florida over the next few days. The Jazz will be a fascinating case study during this restart, particularly regarding whether or not Gobert and Donovan Mitchell — a fellow All-Star who was diagnosed with the virus shortly after the shutdown began and did not hide his anger with Gobert about it all — can coexist peacefully again.“I’m happy now.

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Covid-19: We must fight on and hope things improve

Something unusual happened this week, while I was writing my column. A blackbird flew against a large window that overlooks a lovely green area, at the back of where I live. There was a great big thud, and I went over to see what happened.

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Pub-goers embrace the 'new normal' but not everyone agrees

Here is the 'new normal'. An almost relaxed place with hairdos, sit-down meals and permission to travel outside county bounds.

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Mint Covid Tracker: At current pace, India’s 1 million mark could be 13 days away

medical capacity and overburdened health system. Over the past few weeks, new infections and deaths have been rising faster in India than in most other badly-hit countries.

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WHO team to visit China next week to investigate origin of coronavirus

WHO's Country Office in China picked up a statement from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission on cases of 'viral pneumonia'. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke in January about an agreement with China for sending a team of international experts "as soon as possible" to work on increasing the understanding of the outbreak.COVID-19 has killed over 500,000 people in the world and cases and deaths are increasing by the day.In an exclusive interview with ANI, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, WHO said that a "thorough investigation" needs to be done into the origins of the virus.She said that the WHO has been working with the Chinese government for the visit.

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Doctor advises 'how to stay safe' in pubs this weekend, as coronavirus lockdown eases

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox Brits are flocking to pubs from today as the long-awaited three month coronavirus lockdown finally eases – a doctor has advised drinkers how to stay safe. Dubbed 'Super Saturday' – today Brits return to their locals for the first time since March.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors

UK from a country outside the .The government is satisfied that it is now safe to ease these measures in England and has introduced travel corridor exemption for some countries and territories.From 10 July 2020 you will not have to self-isolate when you arrive in England, if you:This applies to all travel to England, by train, ferry, coach, air or any other route.If you have been to or stopped in a country that’s not on the you will have to self-isolate until 14 days have passed since you left that country.You will have to comply with coronavirus requirements in the country you travel to.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tests positive for coronavirus

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 3, 2020 Donald Trump Jr. (R) and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle smile during a "Keep Iowa Great" press conference in Des Moines, IA.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle: 5 Things To Know About Donald Trump Jr.’s GF, 51, Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Kimberly Guilfoyle, 51, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr. who also worked on President Donald Trump‘s campaign — has tested positive for coronavirus as of Friday, July 3. The news was confirmed by Sergio Gor, the Chief of Staff for the Trump Victory Finance Committee.

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AP Source: NFL to discuss union's desire to cancel preseason

The NFL plans to consider the NFL Players Association’s recommendation to cancel the preseason though it prefers to cut the schedule in half, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday night.The league decided Wednesday to cut its preseason from four games to two and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train because the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of offseason practices, a person with knowledge of the decision told the AP. But the union’s board of player representatives voted Thursday to ask the league to cancel the entire preseason schedule, according to two people who were part of that conversation.

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Florida’s Fourth Estate: Why is the coronavirus mask debate so heated?

ORLANDO, Fla. – To mask or not to mask? It’s a debate happening across the country right now as coronavirus cases spike.Some counties have mandated wearing a mask while others are letting the people decide.This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate News 6 anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with brain doctor Romie Mushtaq about what triggers people on both sides of this debate.

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Coronavirus: Mexico reverses some openings as cases increase by 6,740

Mexico‘s coronavirus outbreak rose by about 6,740 newly confirmed cases Friday for a second straight day, while 654 more deaths raised the country’s total to 29,843.The number of deaths is the sixth-highest highest in the world, and Mexico is just a few dozen from overtaking France for the fifth-highest death toll, though Mexico’s population is about double that of France. Violence rises in Mexico as number of bodies found in north reaches 30 The continued increase in cases and deaths has stalled Mexico’s planned re-opening.

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Milo the magnificent: Calgary rescue dog goes viral for his extreme smarts

#dogtraining #puppycheck #trickdog #dogtricks #bordercollie #australianshepherd ♬ Dance Monkey – Tones And I Milo knows 95 tricks and counting.Gardiner started posting videos of her talented pup and his smart older sister, Shadow, on various social media platforms like Reddit, TikTok and Instagram, and they have garnered hundreds of thousands of views.“We’ve had, oh gosh, I think over 80 viral videos now,” Gardiner said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She isn’t doing it for the internet acclaim but to share a little love and some smiles during the COVID-19 pandemic.“I figure they give me so much joy, why not share a little bit of that with some people that are going through some very difficult and

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Streets of downtown Orlando empty as Fourth of July weekend begins

ORLANDO, Fla. – Downtown Orlando is usually bustling on Friday nights, but since bars shutdown following a surge of coronavirus cases statewide, it’s a standstill.“It’s kind of felt weird for the last several months so I guess this is kind of the new normal,” Alex Reszitnyk said.The Orlando resident said because it’s all in an effort to be safe, he is OK with the eerie emptiness.The Department of Business and Professional Regulations issued the order to stop bars from serving alcohol for on-site consumption in an effort to quell the spread of COVID-19.The order was issued less than a month after Gov.

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Coronavirus treatment: Health ministry revises remdesivir dosage for Covid-19 patients

COVID-19 patients from the earlier six-days to five-day treatment course.According to the Health Ministry, remdesivir drug is only for restricted emergency use on patients with moderate disease (those on oxygen support). The drug can not be administered to a pregnant or lactating mother and children below the age of 12 years.

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Walt Disney World Suspends College Internship Program Amid Pandemic

Walt Disney World has suspended the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Disney said in a blog post on Thursday that the internship's participants won't be among those returning to work when it reopens its Florida theme parks later this month.

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IMF forecasts deeper global recession from growing coronavirus threat

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