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Coronavirus traces found in Spanish sewage sample from March 2019

novel coronavirus in a sample of Barcelona waste water collected in March 2019, nine months before the COVID-19 disease was identified in China, the University of Barcelona said on Friday.The discovery of virus genome presence so early in Spain, if confirmed, would imply the disease may have appeared much earlier than the scientific community thought.The University of Barcelona team, who had been testing waste water since mid-April this year to identify potential new outbreaks, decided to also run tests on older samples.They first found the virus was present in Barcelona on Jan.

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Trinity to study impact of Covid-19 on over 50s

Researchers at the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), Trinity College Dublin are analysing how the coronavirus outbreak, and subsequent measures to "flatten the curve", have impacted adults aged gover 50 in Ireland.

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Pennsylvania county halts on-site alcohol consumption amid virus spike

PITTSBURGH - Officials in western Pennsylvania's Allegheny County are halting all on-site consumption of alcohol in bars and restaurants due to what they call an “alarming" spike in COVID-19 cases.County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Dr. Debra Bogen, the county health department director, said the recent spike has been largely among young people and involved out-of-state travel, often including night life during travel, and going to local bars and restaurants.Under the order to go into effect at 5 p.m.

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Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani, asks Interpol to help

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad, a local prosecutor reportedly said Monday.While Trump faces no danger of arrest, the charges underscore the heightened tensions between Iran and the United States since Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr said Trump and more than 30 others whom Iran accuses of involvement in the Jan. 3 strike that killed Gen.

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Rise in Covid-19 cases weigh on markets as lockdown may derail economic recovery

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Monday as rapid increase of Covid-19 cases around the world and especially in the US, threatened to derail the economic recovery hopes. With states in India set to extend lockdown or reconsidering bringing back lockdown measures, markets seem to be weighing the bad news.

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US could see large uptick of COVID-19 deaths in July, new models show

University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that if the nation continues to see an elevated infection rate, the US could see an increase of COVID-19 deaths in a range between 159,497 and 213,715.The use of face masks could save 33,000 lives as the pandemic continues, Poynter reported, nearly as many lives that are lost in traffic crashes each year.[CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING: Daily ClickOrlando.com newsletter delivered to your inbox] Florida continues to see high numbers of newly reported COVID-19 cases, with daily totals far surpassing the numbers of cases seen when the state first shut down in March.

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Injured Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki continues rehab during COVID-19 lockdown

Ryan Straschnitzki, the former Humboldt Broncos hockey player paralyzed from the chest down two years ago in a Saskatchewan bus crash, is paying close attention to the black smartphone in his hand.But on closer inspection, it’s actually the remote controller for the epidural stimulator he had implanted during spinal surgery in Thailand last fall.The device sends electrical currents to his spinal cord to stimulate nerves and move limbs. On the urging of his physiotherapy team, Straschnitzki can kick out his legs – first the left and then the right.

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North Lanarkshire records lowest weekly number of coronavirus deaths

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.North Lanarkshire recorded its lowest level of weekly deaths in figures released last week at three – one of which occurred in the region’s care homes.A revision in the data provided by the National Records of Scotland shows that three deaths were recorded in North Lanarkshire for the previous week as well and not four as previously reported.As a result, there have been 263 deaths where coronavirus was listed on the death certificate in North Lanarkshire.

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Coverage about COVID-19 in Facilities

USA Today (6/25, Nadolny, Kwiatkowski) reports the long-term care industry “has scrambled to contend with mounting costs” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with many seeking to pass these expenses on to residents.

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Oyo suspends fixed income guarantees to hotel partners as covid-19 wipes out revenues

BENGALURU : Hospitality unicorn Oyo has suspended contracts with more than 250 hotel owners across India, as it looks to renegotiate fixed payment agreements after revenues took a hit due to a nationwide lockdown, said multiple people aware of the development.The Softbank-backed startup has terminated minimum business guarantee (MGB) agreements, a fixed amount payable to property owners on a monthly basis, according to emails sent by Oyo to hoteliers.In its communication, Oyo has instead offered new contracts on a revenue share basis, nullifying fixed pay-outs that were earlier agreed on, said at least half a dozen Oyo Townhouse property owners.The 250 hotel owners co-own Townhouse hotels with Oyo.

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Smokers sharing lighters may have fuelled the spread of coronavirus, expert claims

It’s something that most smokers do without thinking twice, but the ‘innocent’ act of sharing a lighter may have helped to fuel the spread of coronavirus.

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CBP to reopen Global Entry Enrollment Center July 6 amid COVID-19 pandemic

according to the agency’s website.“Beginning July 6, conditionally approved Global Entry, applicants will be able to complete in-person interviews at LAX Global Entry Enrollment Center,” officials said on the CBP website.

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Gov. Newsom orders bars to close in several California counties as coronavirus cases rise

PLACENTIA, CA - MAY 16: Bartender Brianna Van De Mortel fills a growler with craft beer at Kelly's Korner on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Placentia, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Gov.

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Costa Del Sol coronavirus outbreak gets worse as 96 struck down after beaches reopen

Spain's Costa Del Sol has been hit with another coronavirus outbreak leaving 96 people infected with the deadly virus.

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Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

Candida auris ). As demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong infection prevention and control (IPC) program is critical to protect both residents and healthcare personnel (HCP).

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Investigating a COVID-19 Case

available, including suggestions for role-playing exercises for trainees.A patient will ideally be interviewed by a case investigator who is fluent in their primary language.

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Montreal daycares can increase to 75% capacity as coronavirus pandemic continues

coronavirus continue to be lifted across Quebec.The Quebec government announced over the weekend that daycares in hard-hit regions are permitted to welcome more children, up from 50 per cent capacity. This includes the areas of Épiphanie and Joliette.“This new phase of reopening child-care services in hot areas will give parents more flexibility to balance their family and professional responsibilities,” said Families Minister Mathieu Lacombe in a statement.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The boost comes with the approval of public health authorities, according to the government.

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Dr. Mitch weighs in on COVID-19 daily numbers

After the government announced they would publish COVID-19 numbers weekly instead of daily there was public outcry, causing Dr. Horacio Arruda to reverse the decision.

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Gilead sets Covid-19 drug candidate remdesivir price at $390 per vial

Sign up here for GlobalData's free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know.Gilead Sciences has set the price of its investigational Covid-19 drug remdesivir at $390 per vial for the US and governments of other developed countries. Current treatment patterns reveal that most patients may require a five-day treatment course, which involves six vials of remdesivir, pricing the course at $2,340 per patient.

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First patient takes part in new coronavirus drug trial at Manchester Royal Infirmary

here Dr Alex Horsley, respiratory consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital and Medical Director of the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF), is leading the study while Prof Maya Buch, Honorary Consultant and Professor of Rheumatology at The University of Manchester, leads the study at the MRI. Dr Horsley said: "Bemcentinib is a drug which has shown promise in clinical trials as a potential cancer treatment.

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The Manchester nurse working on coronavirus frontline whose face will now be up in lights

Emma, 26, and a nurse for four years, has seen her dedication and skill pushed to the limit during the pandemic. She said: "About two weeks ago, I had the hardest day of my career so far.

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China green lights coronavirus vaccine candidate for use on its military

COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by its research unit and CanSino Biologics after clinical trials proved it was safe and showed some efficacy, the company said on Monday.The Ad5-nCoV is one of China’s eight vaccine candidates approved for human trials at home and abroad for the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus. The shot also won approval for human testing in Canada.China’s Central Military Commission approved the use of the vaccine by the military on June 25 for a period of one year, CanSino said in a filing.

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Inside a Dublin hospital's Covid battle

St James's Hospital in Dublin recorded 79 deaths related to Covid-19 in the first six months of this year, data provided to RTÉ Investigates shows.

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Smear tests in Scotland resume today after temporary suspension during pandemic

smear tests cancelled are being urged to contact their GP as the service is set to restart from today. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced that cervical screening services will begin again on June 29 after they were temporarily suspended in March.

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More Florida beaches announce closures as virus cases rise

MIAMI – Officials are announcing more beaches will be closing again in Florida to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus as they try to tamp down on large gatherings amid a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference Sunday in Pensacola that interactions among young people are driving the surge in confirmed cases.

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COVID-19 damages lungs of asymptomatic and most severe patients alike, medical examiner says

LARGO, Fla. - The medical examiner for Pinellas and Pasco County has a warning for people not taking this pandemic seriously.“This isn’t the flu this isn’t anything we know,” Dr. Jon Thogmartin told Pinellas commissioners earlier this week.Dr.

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Telangana minister tests positive for COVID-19

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital here, official sources said on Monday. A few days ago his gunman had tested positive for the infection.The minister was admitted to the hospital after he was suffering from cough and cold on Sunday.He tested positive, they said.The minister actively participated in the recently held 'Haritha Haram' plantation drive here with senior police officials.Replying to a query on the minister testing positive for COVID-19, Health Minister E Rajender said the virus can infect anyone."Already, many MLAs have got (tested positive for COVID-19).

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Housing sales drop 49% during January-June amid Covid

NEW DELHI : Impacted by the pandemic and the nationwide lockdown, housing sales across the seven major cities nearly halved during the first six months of 2020 compared to the second half of 2019, according to a report by Anarock Property Consultants.A total of 57,940 units were sold during January-June, the data showed."Sales decreased by 49% in H1 2020 compared to H2 2019 as every city underwent contraction. The contraction was in the range of 46% to 51% across the top seven cities of India," the report said.Sales in Q2 2020 accounted only for 22% of H1 2020, which primarily led to an overall decline in half-yearly sales.

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Coronavirus drug remdesivir to cost $2,340 per patient in the U.S.

COVID-19 patients says it will charge $2,340 for a typical treatment course for people covered by government health programs in the United States and other developed countries.Gilead Sciences announced the price Monday for remdesivir, and said the price would be $3,120 for patients with private insurance. The amount that patients pay out of pocket depends on insurance, income and other factors.“We’re in uncharted territory with pricing a new medicine, a novel medicine, in a pandemic,” Gilead’s chief executive, Dan O’Day, told The Associated Press.

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Philadelphia officials "reevaluating" plans to move to Green Phase Friday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials say they have begun to reevaluate plans to move into the Green Phase of reopening this Friday after what they anticipate will be a failure to reach the targets they laid out.Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley joined Good Day Philadelphia on Monday morning where he explained that it "looks like we're not going to meet the targets that we had laid out to go to green."One of the biggest targets Dr.

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Karnataka asks doctors to gear up for covid-19 duties for another six months

BENGALURU : The Karnataka government has asked doctors to mentally prepare themselves for covid-19 related duties for the next six months at least, anticipating an increase in the number of cases in the state and particularly in Bengaluru.“We have met doctors and told them to be mentally prepared as we would require them to continue this work at least for another six months," said R. Ashok, Karnataka’s revenue minister, also in-charge of Bengaluru, on Monday.Karnataka's covid-19 tally surged past 13,000-mark on Sunday, with a record 1267 persons testing positive for the virus, including 783 from Bengaluru.According to experts, Karnataka may witness a spike in the number of positive cases in July and August.

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Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls, fixes shipment quota

NEW DELHI : Partially relaxing export norms, the government on Monday permitted shipments of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) medical coveralls for COVID-19 with an export quota of 50 lakh units per month.The product was banned for export earlier, but has now been moved to the restricted category, under which an exporter would have to seek a licence from the government for shipments.In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said: "A monthly quota of 50 lakh PPE medical coverall for COVID-19 units has been fixed for issuance of export licence to the eligible applicants to export PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 as per the criteria to be separately issued in a trade notice".All other items that are part of PPE

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Walk-in coronavirus testing centre launches in Oldham town centre

One of the North West’s first ‘pop up’ community Covid-19 testing sites where people can visit on foot is being piloted in Oldham town centre.The new facility, at the Southgate Street Oldham Library car park becomes fully operational on Monday, June 29 and offers walk-through testing so people don’t need to be in a vehicle to access the site.Anyone who suspects they have coronavirus can go to the NHS booking website or call NHS 119 – the test and trace number – to book an appointment at the site which operates seven days a week.This would be for people showing symptoms, including high temperature where you feel hot on your chest or back, a new continuous cough or three more coughing episodes in 24 hours, or a loss or change of sense of

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Dad, 60, dies of coronavirus after 28 family members fall ill with deadly virus

A man has revealed how he and 27 of his family members were struck down with Covid-19, including his father who died of the deadly disease.

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Coronavirus-shaped hailstones pummel Beijing in freak summer storm amid new lockdown

China’s capital city of Beijing with hail bearing a distinct similarity to the shape of the coronavirus cells.The rare summer hailstorm hit the city last Thursday during the annual Dragon Boat Festival.Footage posted to Twitter by Jennifer Zeng shows how the huge balls of ice are shaped startlingly similar to the cells of coronavirus.The particles of coronavirus in humans typically have big crown-like spikes, which gives it the name “corona”.And in Jennifer’s clip, at least one of the stones also as the similar spikes.Twitter user @shirleyzeyu also shared images of people holding the corona-like hail in their hands.“People are scared, because they say the hail looks like Coronavirus,” she wrote.Hundreds of people also shared their thoughts,

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Orange County Animal Services closes after 3 staff test positive for COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services closed Sunday after three staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus.“Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors, we are temporarily closing to the public,” a statement on the OCAS Facebook page read.The building has been sanitized and staff will continue to follow increase sanitation standards, the post read.Staff will remain on site to care for the animals at the shelter.OCAS is still accepting stray pets but asks anyone coming to the shelter to stay in their vehicles to minimize contact.Anyone with immediate needs, including pet reclaims, are asked to email [email protected] for assistance.It’s unclear when the

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‘We should be concerned’: Experts sound alarm after coronavirus reignites global trade conflict

coronavirus struck.Countries across the world imposed 222 export curbs on medical supplies and medicines and in some cases food, according to Global Trade Alert, a Swiss monitoring group. For medical products, it was more than 20 times the usual level.Those curbs are now being lifted, but the pandemic has reinforced protectionist arguments by highlighting how global supply chains can deprive people of essential medical protection and disrupt food supplies, as well as threaten jobs.U.S.

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Govts need to address inclusion challenges, edu sect setback by COVID-19: UNESCO

The COVID-19 pandemic will have a considerable setback on learning, according to the UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report, which also urges governments to rebuild education systems that are better and accessible to all.The report said that assessing the effect of school closures on COVID-19 infection rates “has been filled with uncertainty, as conclusive evidence is yet to emerge, making the issue at times quite divisive".“Some teachers who belong to vulnerable groups are concerned that their health is at risk.

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Coronavirus cases surge worldwide, governments consider renewed lockdowns

coronavirus cases surges in many countries. India reported 20,000 new cases Monday, while the U.S.

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Coronavirus: Maharashtra govt extends lockdown until 31 July

New Delhi: In the wake of pandemic, Maharashtra government on Monday extended lockdown in the state till 31 July.On Sunday, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said the lockdown will continue post 30 June but with more relaxations.The decision to extend lockdown must have been inevitable considering the surge in number of cases in the state.Thackeray on Sunday ruled out easing the restrictions, adding the state still faces coronavirus threat."Will lockdown be lifted after June 30? The clear answer is no," Thackeray tweeted later.The unlock process, dubbed Mission Begin Again by the state government, is being gradually implemented to put the economy back on track, Thackeray said in his address."The state has now started the unlock process under

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Covid-19: Maharashtra launches project platina to treat patients

₹16.85 crore for the project.On Sunday, the state reported a record 5493 new covid-19 cases taking the state's tally of covid-19 positive cases to 1,64,626."It will be world's largest trial cum treatment project, where in we intend to benefit and save around 500 lives of critically ill covid 19 patients of Maharashtra. The donors are available in large numbers," the state government said in a press statement.All critical patients will receive two doses of 200 ml of convalescent plasma.

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Testing stepped up as number of new coronavirus cases surges

NEW DELHI – Governments were stepping up testing and warily considering their next moves Monday as the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases surges in many countries. India reported 20,000 new cases Monday, while the U.S.

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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 29 June 2020

ALISON MCMILLAN:I'm here to provide you with the national update on the COVID-19 response and the pandemic. So I can report that we now have 7767 positive cases in Australia since the commencement of this pandemic.

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Ivor Novello Awards 2020 ceremony cancelled due to coronavirus

coronavirus pandemic, it’s been confirmed.The prestigious songwriting ceremony was set to take place at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on September 2, having been postponed earlier this year.The winners of this year’s awards will still be announced on that date, but a physical ceremony will no longer take place.Graham Davies, CEO, and Crispin Hunt, chair of The Ivors Academy, said: “As a community of music creators, The Ivors Academy has presented awards continuously for 64 years and 2020 will be no different. Lockdown proved how important music is to our lives and how fragile the live music industry is.“Now, more than ever, songwriting and composing should be championed and celebrated to keep music alive.

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BRIT Awards 2021 pushed back by three months to May over Covid-19 concerns

Next year's BRIT Awards have been rescheduled to May 2021 over concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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