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Early detection of COVID-19 cases has resulted in low fatality rate: Vardhan

NEW DELHI : Early detection of COVID-19 cases through widespread testing, surveillance and clinical management has resulted in India having one of the lowest fatality rate at 2.66 per cent, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.The minister, who visited the Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre (SPCCC) at Chhattarpur to review its COVID-19 management status, also said that "our success" can be seen in the recovery rate which is almost 63 per cent at present.The 10,200-bed SPCC has been developed at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas as part of coordinated efforts of the Centre and the Delhi government to bolster containment measures, the health ministry said in a statement.Briefing reporters after his visit, Vardhan said India's clinical

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 11 July 2020

NICK COATSWORTH:Good Afternoon, everybody. Dr Nick Coatsworth with today's update on COVID-19 in Australia.

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'Cloud consumption picked up...': Intel's Prakash Mallya on Covid & automation

MD, Sales & Marketing of Intel India, Prakash ... moreMD, Sales & Marketing of Intel India, Prakash Mallya talks with Mint’s Associate Editor, Deborshi Chaki about Covid-19 pandemic and automation.

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Kelowna to roll out annual Pianos in Parks program this month

coronavirus protocols.The program sees pianos placed in high-profile locations, where the public can play them for free, from mid-July to early September.According to the City of Kelowna, the program, created in 2015, was designed “to animate and decorate public spaces through community interaction.” Pianos in Parks returns to Kelowna Normally, city staff place eight pianos around Kelowna.

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Coronavirus: London Ont., Home County music festival going virtual

Home County Music and Art Festival is going virtual this summer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.What would’ve been its 47th year has now been changed to “Stay Home County 46.5 Festival” with two days of music to be streamed online.Tim Fraser, the artistic director of the festival, spoke with Jess Brady on 980 CFPL’s Afternoon Show on Friday.“We’ve got 12 artists — some local, regional and some are international.” 3 major London summer festivals postponed until July 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic “This was supposed to be the 47th version of the festival, but we’re going with 46 and a half,” Fraser chuckled.In previous years, the festival has taken place at Victoria Park with music as well as vendors.“A lot of people actually start

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Bill Nye demonstrates effectiveness of COVID-19 mask materials on TikTok

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Osceola Heritage Park offers more COVID-19 testing as demand increases

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Health officials in Osceola County said they are continuing to offer coronavirus testing because the demand for it is high.Cars lined up at Osceola Heritage Park on Saturday morning as people waited for free COVID-19 tested.But there were not as many vehicles as there were earlier in the week when at times the line wrapped around the park. Osceola County Health Department Assistant Administrator Bret Smith said people were lining up hours before testing began during the week. "We don't start until 9 o'clock.

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Tom Hanks recalls doctor's words about COVID-19 diagnosis with wife Rita: 'No guarantee'

coronavirus in March.The Castaway actor was away with his spouse while filming for Baz Lurhmann's Elvis Presley biopic film in Australia.It comes after the Hollywood legend recalled the doctor's words when they were diagnosed with the virus, in a new interview with The Daily Telegraph.Tom admitted: "When we were told we were found positive, we thought, 'What? What did we win?'"Then you're given the facts."He continued to explain that the doctors had to explain to them how dangerous COVID-19 was.Tom went on to say: "We were told, 'Here's the reason why you have got to be careful; here's the reason why it's very important that you do your part.'"Once Tom and Rita were told they tested positive, they remained in hospital to quarantine for

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Ireland in new gear, but Covid dangers lie on road ahead

Our world is a much-changed place, with the coronavirus constantly in our midst.

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Ongoing road project causes basement flooding in South Philadelphia

PENNSPORT - Residents of a South Philadelphia neighborhood were busy Friday keeping their basements dry as Tropical Storm Fay tore across the city. They say an ongoing road project has left their basements defenseless from torrential rain.The 200 block of Watkins Street in Pennsport has been ripped up for about a year, according to those who live there.

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Demonstrators attempt to storm Serbian parliament on 4th night of protests

Serbia‘s parliament on Friday, the fourth night of protests against the Balkan country president’s increasingly authoritarian rule.Demonstrators — who were defying a ban on mass gatherings amid a spike in virus infections — threw bottles, rocks and flares at the police guarding the domed parliament building in central Belgrade and removed the metal fences in front of it. Smoke rose above the entry stairway.Police first used their shields to push back the protesters and prevent them from entering the building.

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Global pandemic is quickening the rate of global warming, warns climate activists

But while to some – it may seem like just your average summer – to others, it’s an alarming sign of unnatural changes. And as Lindsay Biscaia reports, the recovery from this pandemic may add more fuel to the fire.

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Grocery store execs exchanged ‘courtesy’ calls before canceling coronavirus pay, MPs told

COVID-19 on the same day, even though the companies had exchanged “courtesy” calls and emails. Coronavirus: Grocery store workers should be ‘properly’ paid, Trudeau says The House of Commons standing committee on industry, science and technology grilled executives from Loblaw Companies Ltd., Empire Co.

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Rollins College plans to welcome students back in September with changes

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Rollins College, a private university in Winter Park, plans to begin conducting on-campus classes this fall after closing its campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.College officials posted an overview Friday of what students can expect when they return, including a reduced tuition for those who elect for virtual-only learning and new safety measures.According to a news release, the plans are still in development and may change because the situation with the coronavirus is fluid.Due to the travel restrictions, international students will not be able to return to Rollins for the fall semester and should reach out to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services to request virtual learning and obtain advice on the

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Controversial program cuts part of regular review, says Red River College

Masks only part of comprehensive approach to fighting coronavirus: Winnipeg epidemiologist In a statement Thursday, Bob Moroz of the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) called the suspension of the advanced care paramedicine program a blow to rural health care.

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This Metal Band Was Determined to Hit The Road During the Pandemic -- Here's Why It All Fell Apart

"Brother, I’m over it. I got songs to write... Time to focus on other things and how to be the best I can be, and finally be able to concentrate on music for a minute."

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Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 4: San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey wears a mask while taking his position behind home base during the San Francisco Giants' summer training camp session at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, July 4, 2020 San Francisco Giants star catcher Buster Posey is the latest big-name player to skip this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.Posey announced his decision on Friday.

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Giants star catcher Posey out this year over virus concerns

SAN FRANCISCO – Giants star catcher Buster Posey became the latest big-name player to skip this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, announcing his decision Friday.The six-time All-Star said his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.

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Detectives uncover suspected £500,000 Covid-19 ‘bounce back loan’ scam - two men have been arrested

Two men have been arrested over an alleged scam to claim “bounce back loans” from the government’s scheme to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.The main suspect, who is in his late 40s, is believed to have recruited people to set up fake companies and bank accounts.Detectives have got orders to freeze 10 bank accounts containing a total of £553,305 after finding application forms for bounce back loans.The alleged fraud was uncovered following a routine drug search on a vehicle in Holland Park, west London, on Wednesday.Scotland Yard said the owner, a man in his early 20s, had travelled to meet a man to set up a bank account, for which he would be paid £300.He and the second suspect were later arrested on suspicion of

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Tropical Storm conditions, heavy rain spreading northward along coast

PHILADELPHIA - The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fay is now packing 60 mph sustained winds and will bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, with some areas reaching up to 7 inches, near and along its track.Earlier this morning, a Tropical Storm Warning was extended southward to Delaware. The warning includes coastal counties and runs all of the way to Rhode Island.The low pressure system became a tropical storm Thursday off the coast of North Carolina and is still moving to north, now at a pace of 12 mph, up from 10 mph earlier this morning.

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Saskatchewan adds 30,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate drops: StatCan

coronavirus pandemic.It’s the first time employment has increased in the province since the provincial government took steps in March to curb the spread of the virus. Canada adds 950K jobs in June, unemployment falls amid coronavirus pandemic Statistics Canada said the majority of the jobs — 20,000 — were full-time positions.The gains in jobs were spread out among the three categories tracked by StatCan.The largest increase in employment — nearly 13,000 jobs — were for people between the ages of 15 and 24.Even with the increase in jobs in June, StatCan said there were almost 44,000 fewer people working in Saskatchewan than the same period a year ago.

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B.C. unemployment rate down to 13% as economy rebounds slightly in June

COVID-19 pandemic. Canada adds 950K jobs in June, unemployment falls amid coronavirus pandemic But the province’s economy seems to be falling behind the national averages.StatCan says the national economy added 953,000 jobs in June, including 488,000 full-time and 465,000 part-time positions.The unemployment rate dropped to 12.3 per cent in June after a record high of 13.7 per cent in May.The full economic effects of COVID-19 are still very much unknown.

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Wimbledon to allocate prize money despite cancellation

WIMBLEDON – Wimbledon will pay out $12.5 million in prize money to 620 players despite the tournament's cancellation because of the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Club said Friday.After consulting with its insurance provider, club officials said 256 players who would have competed in the main draw will each receive 25,000 pounds ($31,000), while 224 players who would have competed in qualifying will each receive 12,500 pounds ($15,600).“Immediately following the cancellation of The Championships, we turned our attention to how we could assist those who help make Wimbledon happen," All England Club chief executive Richard Lewis said.In addition, 120 players who would have competed in doubles will each receive 6,250 pounds ($7,800); 16

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Another record set as London-St. Thomas jobless rate hits 12.6% in June: StatCan

coronavirus pandemic.Statistics Canada data for June 2020 shows the jobless rate climbed to 12.6 per cent in June, up from 11.7 per cent in May. Both months set new records, eclipsing the previous high of 11 per cent set in August 2009 from nearly 20 years of comparable data going back to March 2001.

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What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen?We’ll take a guess at the figures -- but first, a little background:Shanghai Disneyland was the first park to begin a phased reopening on May 11.Typical capacity in the Shanghai park is 80,000 visitors a day, but the government cut that to about 30%, or 24,000 a day, said CEO Bob Chapek.During a roundtable discussion, Disney executive George Kalogridis said the company was considering reopening its U.S.

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Covid-19: 30 states/UTs have fatality rate lower than national average of 2.72%: Govt

The number of tests for detection of COVID-19 has crossed the 11-million mark.According to ICMR, a cumulative total of 1,10,24,491 samples have been tested up to July 9 with 2,83,659 samples being tested on Thursday.The testing lab network in the country has been further strengthened with 835 labs in the government sector and 334 private labs, there are as many as 1169 labs in the country. These include:• Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 614 (Govt: 382 + Private: 232)• TrueNat based testing labs: 458 (Govt: 418 + Private: 40)• CBNAAT based testing labs: 97 (Govt: 35 + Private: 62)Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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Suspect sought after Wilmington church robbed overnight

WILMINGTON - Police in Delaware are searching for a man accused of robbing a Wilmington-area church of food and kitchen equipment on the eve of Independence Day. Authorities say the robbery happened at St. Helena's Church on the 600 block of Philadelphia Pike.Surveillance footage shows the man enter the just church just after midnight and spend three hours inside loading kitchen appliances and food onto an industrial cart owned by the church.A church worker who did not want to be identified told Fox 29 that the food and equipment are used for charitable events held by the church."The whole thing is surprising to me.

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Vernon, B.C., senior meal program hits milestone with 1,000 lunches

A bistro in Vernon that has been offering free lunches for seniors since the beginning of April has now reached a major milestone.“We’ve done over 1,000 lunches so far. Actually, It’s about 1,083 and we are going to continue as long as we can,” said Beatrice Weir, The Fig’s co-owner.The Fig Bistro, which is run by David Scarlatescu and his mother, Beatrice Weir, have taken it upon themselves to try and make a difference within the senior community in Vernon.

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‘We’re all in it together:' Orlando food pantry meets increasing need

It’s no secret Central Florida has been hit hard by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Millions of jobs have been lost and people are in need.But we’ve also seen the community step up.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 9 July 2020

DR NICK COATSWORTH: Today I can report that here have been 9,059 cases of coronavirus disease diagnosed in Australia to date, with 182 cases newly confirmed to 12 noon today.Going through the jurisdictions that have reported new cases: in the Australian Capital Territory, 1 new case was reported today, which was linked to the cases that were reported yesterday.In New South Wales, there have been 13 new cases reported; 11 of those were overseas-acquired and diagnosed whilst in hotel quarantine, 1 was acquired interstate, and 1 was contact of a known case.In Victoria, 165 new cases have been diagnosed; 30 were locally acquired, and 135 are currently under investigation.In Western Australia, 3 new cases were diagnosed; all of them were

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COVID-19 testing extended at Barnett Park in Pine Hills

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – For the next two weeks, free COVID-19 testing will be offered at Barnett Park in Pine Hills thanks to Orange County Health Services.Up to 500 people are expected to be tested at the site at 4801 W. Colonial Dr.

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Coronavirus: White House says hospitalizations are not primarily COVID-19 related, death rate is decreasing

When asked about a surge of hospitalizations in the U.S., White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany argued a large number of those being reported are actually elective surgeries while also noting that COVID-19 mortality rates have decreased.

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‘Scream inside your heart’: Japanese theme parks implement screaming ban on roller coasters

TOKYO - Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.In an attempt to demonstrate how to properly ride a roller coaster in the pandemic era, two executives of Fuji-Q Highland, located 68 miles west of Tokyo, are seen in a video posted by the park remaining stoic as the ride zig-zags for several minutes. The video ends with a caption that translates to, “Please scream inside your heart.”Fuji-Q Highland’s request comes as a group of major amusement park operators in Japan have released new coronavirus guidelines as parks begin to reopen.

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‘No screaming’: Japan theme park reopens with ‘serious’ roller coaster rides

Japanese theme park have added a game-changing new rule for customers who use their roller coasters, in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus among thrill-seekers on the rides.It’s simple: keep your scream inside while riding the roller coasters. Or, as the park put it, “scream in your heart.” Bill Nye the Science Guy returns for ‘wear a mask!’ PSA on coronavirus The Fuji-Q Highland theme park introduced the rule last month after it re-opened following COVID-19 lockdowns in Japan.

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Premier John Horgan to take media questions 10:30 a.m. Thursday

COVID-19 across the US-Canada border. The press conference will be carried live on BC1 and on the Global BC website.Last week, Horgan raised concerns over American tourists stopping in Port Renfrew, B.C. after telling border officials they were driving directly to Alaska.Horgan says he’s raised concerns with the federal government about vehicles with U.S.

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Mint Lite | India covid transmission rate, education, hunger deaths & other news

Education in disarrayDelhi University (DU) has postponed its exams once again after months of uncertainty and criticism of its plan for open book exams online, but this time the Delhi high court has directed it to file an affidavit with a detailed schedule for examinations. The undergraduate exams were scheduled for 10 July, and have now been postponed beyond 15 August.

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Nova Scotia to hold COVID-19 press briefing Thursday at noon

coronavirus press briefing on Thursday.Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang are scheduled to hold the briefing in Halifax at noon.The press briefing comes a day after the province announced one new case of COVID-19 connected to a Nova Scotia truck driver who travelled outside Canada as an essential worker.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of Wednesday, there are five active cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.There are still no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.

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MSNBC appoints Joy Reid as Chris Matthews' replacement

NEW YORK – MSNBC says Joy Reid will move into the early evening time slot vacated in March by former “Hardball” host Chris Matthew's retirement in March.Reid, who has been a weekend anchor at the cable news network and lately has subbed in the 7 p.m. Eastern time slot, now has the position full time, will do a Washington-based show dubbed “The ReidOut.”Reid said she was intent on “bringing in diverse, smart and accomplished voices to the table on topics that are important to our viewers.”Reid, who is Black, brings diversity to a lineup popular with liberals that currently has five white men and a white woman as hosts in the hours between 5 p.m.

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9 employees of Florida TV station test positive for COVID-19

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Nine employees of a Miami area television station have tested positive for COVID-19.WPLG-TV announced Wednesday that the station is taking every precaution, including the testing of 147 employees and their family members this week.Many of the station’s employees are quarantined at home, including news anchor Nicole Perez and her reporter husband, Roy Ramos, along with anchor Louis Aguirre, who all tested positive.Perez told the station that she's feeling cold-like symptoms and has felt run-down.

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Florida teen riding in cart pulled by bike dies days after crash

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Florida teenager has died more than a week after he was hit by a car while riding in a shopping cart that was being pulled by a bicycle, sheriff's officials said.The crash occurred June 30 a few blocks from Shamal Alezie's home in West Palm Beach. He died Saturday at St.

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Probe launched after coronavirus test samples found on side of busy Scots road

coronavirus test samples were found on the side of a busy Scots road. A keen-eyed member of the public spotted the Covid-19 kits on the A9 near Tain in the Highlands.

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Specialists from AIIMS to help ICUs in state hospitals reduce covid fatality rate

NEW DELHI : Specialists from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, will provide expert guidance and knowledge support to doctors manning intensive care units (ICUs) in state hospitals, to reduce covid-19 case fatality rates, the Centre said on Wednesday.Tele-consultation will be a critical component of the clinical intervention protocol for covid-19, the government said, even as India recorded 760,761 cases with 21,018 fatalities on Wednesday.The number of deaths per-million in India is 14.27, according to the report of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday.“A specialist team of doctors from AIIMS, New Delhi, shall provide guidance on effective clinical management of covid-19 patients in the ICUs of

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Durham prepares for massive backlog of evictions following coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic, experts say they do not apply to every situation and that has led to more homelessness.In addition, agencies in the region are preparing for a large backlog of evictions once they’re allowed by the province.The issue is present in Durham’s northern communities, where there has been an increase in people turning to social service aids.“Wherever they were staying, their cousins, their friends, they wanted them out so then we had this population that was hidden, were sheltered, but are now unsheltered,” said Mona Emond, executive director of North House in Uxbridge. Eviction delayed by COVID-19 pandemic leads to trashed condo in Vernon: property manager Emond describes these individuals as the hidden homeless.

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Rideau Hall gunman’s letter suggests someone ‘familiar with conspiracy theories,’ expert says

Rideau Hall on July 2, Corey Hurren tried to explain himself in a two-page letter now in the hands of investigators.“I hope this hasn’t been all for nothing,” the 46-year-old Manitoba military reservist allegedly wrote. “I hope that I will be forgiven and it is understood why I did this, especially by my children.”But the letter, whose contents were shared with Global News by a source, is not so much an explanation as a list of everything that seemed to be was going wrong in his life and how he framed it.It mentions his struggling business, the impending repossession of his truck, how he was not looking forward to more COVID-19 isolation, and his late father and brother.

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NASCAR moving Watkins Glen race to Daytona road course

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR will move its August road course race from Watkins Glen in upstate New York because of state health restrictions, and the event will shift instead to the road course at Daytona International Speedway.The move means the Cup Series will make its debut on Daytona's road course, which is used by the IMSA sports car series and incorporates part of the famed 2.5-mile oval. The race on Aug.

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Fiscal Snapshot: Morneau says keeping COVID-19 transmission rate down key part of economic plan

Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Wednesday, as part of the government’s economic and fiscal snapshot, that if they keep the COVID-19 transmission rate in decline they can ensure a stable and steady economic recovery. He also said the snapshot is intended to encapsulate the period of time until the end of the current fiscal year in March 2021, saying predicting further is not possible.

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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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