The state recorded 13 deaths as the toll mounted to 257, Health minister K K Shailaja said. As many as 69 healthcare workers were among the fresh cases of whom 2,243 were infected through contacts while the source of infection of 175 was not traceable, she said.

At least 1,351 people were discharged from various hospitals following recovery while 22,344 patients were undergoing treatment, the Minister said in a release here.

Among the fresh cases, as many as 64 had arrived from foreign countries and 99 from other states. The youngest among the latest fatalities was aged 26 while there were three in.

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Waterloo Catholic District School Board pushes back start of year for high school kids

Waterloo Region District School Board delays start of school year She also said that slow responses from parents as to whether their children would be attending classes in person or taking them on line was an issue.“We need to have full confidence that we know where each student is supposed to be and to be sure our cohorts are balanced appropriately,” Notten wrote.“For all these reasons, and out of an abundance of caution, we are moving the secondary start day to Monday, September 14.” Waterloo Catholic elementary schools will have staggered start this fall Waterloo-area Catholic elementary schools will proceed with their staggered start as planned on Sept.

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Winter flu-like illnesses could have been COVID-19

first case of COVID-19 just 21 days later, on January 20, 2020. The person in question was a 35-year-old man in Washington who had returned to the U.S.

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Treating critically ill coronavirus patients with steroids reduces risk of death: study

COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20 per cent, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment.The analysis – which pooled data from separate trials of low dose hydrocortisone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone – found that steroids improve survival rates of COVID-19 patients sick enough to be in intensive care in hospital.

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Quebec teachers’ union going to court to demand rapid COVID-19 testing strategy

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Union president Sylvain Mallette says the legal action is an attempt to get answers from the province, which he says has refused to provide the information unions need to keep students and teachers safe.Meanwhile, health officials in Quebec City are working to contain an outbreak of about 30 cases tied to a karaoke bar.The cases have prompted Bar Le Kirouac to close until Sept.

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Regina school buses ready to roll out with new pandemic measures

Bus drivers are preparing for a new school year that starts Sept. 8. Daniella Ponticelli takes a closer look at riding the bus in the age of social distancing.

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Coronavirus: Two staff members at Cité-des-Jeunes high school in Vaudreuil in isolation

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Quebec students in English schools head back to classBédard said one other employee has been asked to isolate as a precaution, however.“Despite the low risk, we felt it was responsible to notify both parents and staff,” Bédard said.The school is monitoring the situation closely with regional public health authorities, he added.

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Double trouble: What you need to know about flu season amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Fall is just around the corner and we can already smell the pumpkin spice through our masks. While we may sometimes forget that we are still in a pandemic, we should never let our guard down especially as flu season gets underway.According to health officials, flu season typically begins in late fall, with peaks in mid-to-late winter -- January to February -- and through early spring.

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UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 10 as Scotland reports first fatality in a week

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by ten, as Scotland reports a fatality for the first time in a week.

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Three Paris Saint-Germain players test positive for Covid-19 club confirms

Paris St-Germain have confirmed that three of their first-team players have tested positive for Covid-19.The French club suffered defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final last month, with Kingsley Coman netting the only goal of the showpiece out in Portugal.Thomas Tuchel and co must now regroup ahead of the new Ligue 1 season, nevertheless, which they will get underway against Lens on September 10.However, Tuchel’s preparations for the new campaign have been dealt a major setback after three of his players tested positive for coronavirus.The French club posted on Twitter: Three players from @PSG_inside are confirmed positive by the Sars CoV2 test and are subject to the appropriate health protocol."All players and staff

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Kerala reports 1,547 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths

KERALA : Kerala on Wednesday reported 1,547 new COVID-19 cases taking the infection count in the state to 78,071, while the death toll has crossed the 300 mark with seven more fatalities.State Health Minister K K Shailaja said the death toll in the state has gone up to 305 with the addition of the fatalities today."The deceased are Kasaragod resident Aboobecker (60), Thiruvananthapuram resident Omanakuttan (63), BalanchandranNair (63) and Silvamma(80), Ernakulam residents Nabeesa Beeran (75), Sadanandan(57) and Baby George (60)," the minister said in a release.Shailaja said out of the fresh cases reported today, 21 reached the state from abroad, 65 from other states and 1,419 contracted the disease through their contacts."Sources of 156

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Coronavirus Scotland: 156 new cases diagnosed with Ayrshire figures on the rise

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 156 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Scotland while the nation's death toll has also increased.The confirmation of one new death means the number of people who have passed away from the disease across the country is up to 2,495.However, data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows 4,228 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, August 30 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.The Scottish Government released information as part of its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon.A total of 86 of the new positive tests have been attributed to the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde region which includes the

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 hits 2 Toronto shelters, 5-year-old boy among those infected

COVID-19 outbreak, and a five-year-old boy staying at one of those shelters has tested positive for the virus.Eva’s Satellite in North York reported two cases as of Sunday, according to data provided by the city, with the outbreak initially reported Aug. 23.

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CDC directs halt to renter evictions through end of 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic

A banner against renters eviction is displayed on a controlled rent building in Washington, D.C. on Aug.

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Government issues guidelines for conducting examinations during covid-19

NEW DELHI : The Union health ministry on Wednesday issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations in order to contain spread of covid- 19 pandemic.As per the latest guidelines, only those examination centres which are outside the containment zone shall be allowed to function. Besides, staff or students from containment zones shall not be permitted at the centres.

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Quebec City bar linked to at least 30 coronavirus cases, health authorities warn

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Le Kirouac bar issued a statement Monday on Facebook, saying it had decided to close the establishment until Sept. 9 “following the unfortunate events” over the weekend.“Our ongoing investigations also show us that there is transmission of the virus in the community,” said Dr.

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Coronavirus pandemic forces Queen’s University to change up first year students’ move-in

COVID-19.The coronavirus pandemic has forced what was normal to change and now school officials are making sure everyone is safe. Kingston-area public school board releases video as students’ return to classes nears “This is a very different move in at Queen’s this year as you can see,” said Ann Tierney, Queen’s vice-provost and dean of student affairs.“First of all, we’re doing move-in over five days and normally move-in is a one day (event) where everyone comes at once in staggered times.

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Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

toward the end of this year or early next, the path to delivering vaccines to 330 million people remains unclear for the local health officials expected to carry out the work.“We haven’t gotten a lot of information about how this is going to roll out,” said Dr. Umair Shah, executive director of Texas’ Harris County Public Health department, which includes Houston.In a four-page memo this summer, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told health departments across the country to draft vaccination plans by Oct.

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Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Luke Bryan to sing at ACM Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Academy of Country Music Awards will feature performances by Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Mickey Guyton and Morgan Wallen, all from the Grand Ole Opry House.The lineup was announced Wednesday for the awards show, which was postponed from April because of the COVID-19 outbreak and moved from Las Vegas to Nashville, Tennessee, for the first time. The show will air on CBS on Sept.

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Demi Lovato opens up about dealing with her mental health amidst the COVID 19 pandemic: My anxiety skyrocketed

Singer Demi Lovato knows 2020 has not been an easy year but she has some words of wisdom. Between the coronavirus pandemic and racial injustices making front-page news, the singer has felt so much uncertainty about the world around her.

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Winnipeg personal care home worker tests positive for coronavirus

coronavirus, the home said Wednesday.Fred Douglas Lodge in Winnipeg posted online that it became aware of the positive test on Tuesday. Manitoba identifies 18 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, masks mandated for all students on school buses Managers say no residents or other employees are showing symptoms and they will continue to monitor everyone closely.Family members will be contacted if a resident has to be tested.The home says indoor and outdoor visits have been suspended for the time being but Skype visits will continue.

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It was seen as covid vaccine front-runner until China’s spat with Canada

Global tiesFor CanSino, international collaboration is vital because late-stage trials require large-scale testing in place where there is an active outbreak, something no longer possible inside China, which has largely stamped out local transmission.With Canada as a trial site now in question, the company has had to look elsewhere.After telling the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it hadn’t started enrolling participants for Phase III trials as of Aug. 18, CanSino said Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with NPO Petrovax Pharm LLC to to conduct a trial in Russia.

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2,066 fresh cases push Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally to 43,835; death toll at 428

JHARKHAND : Jharkhand's COVID-19 caseload rose to 43,835 on Wednesday as 2,066 more people tested positive for the infection, while five fresh fatalities pushed the state's coronavirus death toll to 428, a health bulletin said.Ranchi district reported the highest number of new cases at 951, followed by East Singhbhum (246), Bokaro (203) and Giridih (155), it said.Three fresh fatalities were registered in East Singhbhum and one each in Dhanbad and Sahibganj districts, the bulletin said.The fresh infections have taken the number of active cases in the state to 15,043, while 28,364 people have recovered from the disease so far, it said.The state has tested 37,715 samples for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the bulletin added.

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How Hamilton’s high schools are planning for classes amid COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.Ventilation, cohorting, and face coverings were top of mind for board director Manny Figueiredo during the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board’s (HWDSB) walk-thru at Ancaster High on Tuesday.Figueiredo says the “modelling” of personal protective equipment (PPE) from staff during a school day will be essential in encouraging the student body to remain diligent in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Hamilton public school board reduces class sizes, staggers start for fall return “So it’ll be our superintendents, our principals, our educators in schools to reinforce this.

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11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in public

Click here for a photo: Warning for explicit language. ]Attention all Bravo fans! Just when you thought you couldn’t love “The Real Housewives” any more, an Etsy shop shows up with masks dedicated to the lovely ladies of New York City.

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Longing for a luau? Hawaii now requires travelers to fill out a digital health application before arriving

said in a news release.Travelers previously were required to fill out the same forms, but on paper, when they arrived in Hawaii.Now, the state has two different types of digital forms: One each for inter-island travel and trans-pacific travel.

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Coronavirus Scotland: One patient dies as country records another 156 positive cases

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded one coronavirus death in the past 24 hours, it was revealed this lunchtime.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there have been 156 new positive cases recorded during the same period.Six of the new cases have been reported in Ayrshire & Arran with Greater Glasgow showing the biggest spike on 86 cases.The new figure takes the total number of cases across the country to 20,788 since the outbreak began.Speaking at her update in Edinburgh today, Ms Sturgeon said 258 people are being treated in hospital with five currently in intensive care.The news follows on from new local lockdown restrictions being imposed yesterday in

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Florida Gators have potential for championships in Dan Mullen’s 3rd year

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida coach Dan Mullen declined to release a roster, openly mocked a predicted depth chart he saw online and refused to delve too deep into his plans for any position — even quarterback.Mullen insisted he’s merely trying to keep his players focused with so much going on around them: football practices, classes beginning, COVID-19 testing amid a global pandemic and social injustice.It might be the sensible approach.It also could be Mullen taking over-the-top precaution as the eighth-ranked Gators get ready to begin a championship-or-bust season.“We have the potential to go compete for a championship and be a championship team,” said Mullen, who is 21-5 in two seasons in Gainesville. “We have that potential.

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Mississippi choosing between magnolia and shield for new state flag

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist.One of the top designs has a shield; the other, a magnolia.The commissioners' recommendation will go on the November ballot.

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New flyover bridge to open in Lake County

Mount Dora, Fla. – A new flyover bridge is set to open as early as Wednesday in Lake County.The bridge, part of the Wekiva Parkway project, will give drivers easier access to State Road 46 when driving on U.S.

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Six registered deaths from confirmed or suspected Covid-19 last week brings total to 4,228

coronavirus across Scotland in the last week.As of August 30, there have been a total of 4,228 deaths registered where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate. The weekly figures, released by the National Records for Scotland (NRS), account for all deaths where coronavirus was mentioned on the death certificate and are separate to the hospital deaths announced daily by the Scottish Government every day.NRS figures also include all suspected and probable cases of the virus.In the week, August 24 to 30, there were six deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.Two of these deaths took place in a care home, three in a hospital and one in a home/non-institutional setting.It comes as new coronavirus restrictions have

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NHS Lanarkshire confirms Calderside Academy pupil tests positive for Covid-19

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A pupil at Calderside Academy in Blantyre has tested positive for Covid-19.NHS Lanarkshire’s test and protect team are now carrying out contact tracing and will continue to contact anyone who may be affected.In a letter sent to parents and carers on September 1, Dr Femi Oshin, of NHS Lanarkshire said: “Following the findings of a review today, there is no evidence currently to suggest that anyone has been infected from being in the school.“The risk to the wider school community is low and the school will remain open as normal.”The health board has asked people to remain “vigilant” and to follow physical distancing guidance.Dr Oshin continued: “It is

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Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante calls for provincial, federal help to rebuild from COVID-19

Valérie Plante is approaching the start of her fourth year in office as mayor of Montreal in circumstances dramatically different from when she marked the start to her third.

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House prices 'recover' from coronavirus dip to hit new all-time high in August

The cost of a house in the UK rose by a little over £3,000 in August as the property market hit new highs.

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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2020 cancelled as Christmas highlight hit by Covid-19

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxLondon's annual Winter Wonderland attraction in Hyde Park has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a statement released on Wednesday, September 2, organisers said: "Dear Hyde Park Winter Wonderland family,"It is with a heavy heart we share that Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will not be taking place this year."Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has always been about bringing friends and family together in a fun, safe and interactive environment to celebrate the festive season."Our team has worked tirelessly, exploring every possible option in the hopes of being able to move forward with the event in a responsible manner and

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Camden County homeowner cited for allegedly hosting large, for-profit, pool party

SICKLERVILLE, N.J. - Police in Sicklerville, New Jersey have cited a homeowner they say hosted a large pool party over the weekend, and even charged admission fees.According to officials, police were called to the 1500 block of Jarvis Road in Sicklerville Sunday, on multiple reports of a large party.Sicklerville, N.J. Officers arrived to find a gathering of an estimated 250 to 300 guests at the location.

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Covid-19: Delhi LG asks for testing at border points, construction sites

New Delhi: Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday directed officers to augment the city's testing capacity by taking a few steps, including 'testing on demand', testing at the national capital's border points and at major construction sites to check the spread of COVID-19.Sources said that during a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority, the lieutenant governor asked officers to prepare detailed SOPs to introduce such testing facilities in the city.They said that a helpline number will soon be launched, where a person, who has COVID-19 symptoms, can book testing and thereafter, can avail the facility at his or her doorstep."In first phase, senior citizens, women and children are likely to avail 'testing on demand' facility.

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China to allow direct flights from Canada to Beijing as coronavirus restrictions ease

China’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday it will resume direct flights to Beijing from eight countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Canada from Sept. 3.

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Trudeau to hold virtual outreach in B.C, Alberta as coronavirus shuts down travel

Justin Trudeau isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic stop his usual practice of travelling to various regions of the country during the summer — he’s just doing it virtually this year.He’ll spend much of Wednesday in meetings with British Columbia political, business, environmental and academic leaders, all from the comfort of his office in Ottawa.And he’ll do another similar virtual tour of the Atlantic provinces on Thursday.The summer is usually an opportunity for the prime minister and other federal political leaders to travel widely and engage in outreach with community leaders and voters outside the Ottawa bubble.Among other things, Trudeau usually convenes a cabinet retreat and attends a Liberal caucus retreat outside the nation’s

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Pupil at Wishaw high school tests positive for coronavirus

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A pupil at a Wishaw high school is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.Parents and carers were sent an email this morning stating a pupil at Coltness High School had tested positive for the virus.Dr Femi Oshin, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health, said: “NHS Lanarkshire’s test and protect team is carrying out contact tracing after a pupil at Coltness High School in Wishaw tested positive for Covid-19.“The pupil is self-isolating at home.

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Sinead O'Connor studying to become healthcare assistant

Singer Sinead O’Connor has said she will start training to become a ‘death midwife’ later this month.

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Mayor Kenney, Superintendent Hite pen letter as students in Philadelphia begin school year remotely

PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Jim Kenney and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite penned an open letter to Philadelphians as students begin the school year entirely online."Today is the first day for Philadelphia’s public schools and it is certainly unlike any other in our lifetime.

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New powers will allow gardaí to close pubs for a month over non-compliance with Covid rules

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that new legislation to give gardaí additional powers of enforcement will allow them to close down pubs for up to a month if they are in breach of public health guidelines, and they will do so when a publican refuses to comply with the rules.

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Scots sex club reopens after coronavirus shutdown with new rules and discount prices

sex club has reopened after closing its doors during lockdown. Dundee's Club Kudos, which calls itself 'the only 7 day alternative lifestyle club for the Gay, Bi, BDSM and Swinger community in East Scotland', has thrown open its doors once again.

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TUI cancels holidays to Zante's Laganas resort due to links to coronavirus cases

TUI has announced that it is cancelling holidays to the resort of Laganas in Zante following a a number of recent coronavirus cases linked to the hotspot.

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Tui passenger on Glasgow flight from Greece tests positive for coronavirus

Glasgow has tested positive for Covid-19. The airline confirmed the coronavirus case onboard its Zante to Glasgow flight on August 23.

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Greece could soon be back under full UK quarantine rules after Covid-19 'clusters'

England is facing pressure to reconsider quarantine rules for Greece after Scotland and Wales introduced new measures over concerns about rising coronavirus cases.The Department for Transport (DfT) said no change to its rules for England had been made, but Wales’ health minister Vaughan Gething said he would be pressing the UK government for an urgent meeting to consider the potential risk in Greece.The Scottish government announced on Tuesday evening that travellers from Greece would have to self-isolate for 14 days from Thursday, while Wales also began asking arrivals from the island of Zante quarantine.The move comes as holidaymakers scramble to return from Portugal amid growing concerns that restrictions could be reimposed

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'This is just nonsense': Confusion as Bolton released from lockdown - despite borough's massive spike in Covid-19 cases

Bolton has been met by with surprise and confusion.From today, the town is no longer included in the Greater Manchester-wide lockdown despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in recent days.The latest data shows that Bolton currently has the second highest rate of new coronavirus infections in the country.There were 170 new cases in the week from August 23 to 29, with the infection rate now standing at 59.1 per 100,000 people.This has quickly risen from 18.4 the week before, when 53 people tested positive.Only Pendle in Lancashire has posted higher numbers, with 66 new cases in the same period - and a smaller population - leading to a rate of 71.7.The spike in new infections came as Bolton was set to be released from the region-wide

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School delays opening after coronavirus cases following holidays abroad

Maidenhead Advertiser.The headteacher Kay Mountfield said in a statement: "As you know, at Borlase, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you all to school in September and have been working hard towards this aim.

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