Thiruvananthapuram: The death toll due to COVID-19 crossed the 3,000 mark in Kerala with the addition of 24 more deaths on Tuesday as 5,887 new cases were recorded, taking the virus caseload to almost 7.5 lakh.As many as 5,029 people have been cured of the infection, pushing the total recoveries to 6,81,397.Presently 64,861 people are undergoing treatment for the disease.

So far, 7,49,449 people have been infected by the virus.In the last 24 hours, 61,778 samples have been tested, while 77,89,764 specimens have been sent for testing so far, Health minister K K Shailaja said in a press release here.The positivity rate has touched 9.53 per cent.Among the districts, Kottayam accounted for 777 new cases, Ernakulam 734, Thrissur 649 and.

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South Lanarkshire Covid cases rose by over 60 per cent in first week after Christmas

Hamilton areaClydesdaleEast Kilbride and AvondaleSign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.Rutherglen and Cambuslang*Where a neighbourhood has fewer than three cases this is being presented as 0-2 to help protect patient confidentiality.

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Jeremy Clarkson says he feared death as he battled Covid-19 over Christmas

coronavirus four days before Christmas. He said: "I’m not going to lie — it was quite scary!"The Millionaire presenter said he woke up with a persistent dry cough and dripping with sweat.Jeremy took action after feeling sick and Googled his symptoms online.Then he later got tested for coronavirus which confirmed he had got the virus.His doctor told him if he didn't get better in a fortnight he would have to go to hospital.

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Carnival cancels March cruises from Port Canaveral, other U.S. ports

reports News 6 partner Florida Today.In a statement issued Wednesday, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said: “We are sorry to disappoint our guests, as we can see from our booking activity that there is clearly a pent-up demand for cruising on Carnival. We appreciate their patience and support, as we continue to work on our plans to resume operations in 2021 with a gradual, phased-in approach.”[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Carnival said customers booked on the now-canceled cruises are being notified directly of the cancellations and their options for a future cruise credit and onboard credit package, or a full refund.Carnival

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Who is most at risk from 'long Covid'?

Analysis: research into the causes and treatments of long Covid will be needed long after the outbreak itself has subsided

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IDA Ireland secured 246 new investments last year despite Covid-19

The number of jobs created at IDA Ireland-backed companies continued to grow last year, despite Covid-19.

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Love Island's Zara Holland given just £4K fine for breaking Barbados Covid laws

It continued: "I firstly wish to apologise to the entire country of Barbados for what has been a massive mix up and misunderstanding during my most recent stay. "I am currently working closely with the local authorities to rectify any issues on my part and will issue an update and full statement which I think is the only right thing to do to the Government and citizens of Barbados."This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

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COVID impact: Housing sales down 37%, office leasing dips 35% in 2020 across 8 cities

Housing sales fell 37 per cent year-on-year during the 2020 calendar year while gross office space leasing declined 35 per cent on low demand because of the coronavirus pandemic, but demand improved significantly in the last quarter to cross pre-Covid level, property consultant Knight Frank India said on Wednesday.In its 'India Real Estate - Residential and Office Update H2 2020' report released on Wednesday, the consultant reported that sales of residential properties fell 37 per cent to 1,54,534 units in 2020 across eight cities as compared with 2,45,861 units in the previous year.

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Record high COVID-19 hospitalizations strain southwestern Ontario health care system

Windsor hospital postpones elective surgeries after Jan. 4 due to COVID-19 surge The hospital says its intensive care unit was at 100 per cent capacity and overall occupancy was at 92 per cent capacity as of Tuesday.It says staff must be redeployed to high-need areas as the hospital prepares to take patients from nearby Windsor, Ont.

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WHO urges countries for 'less politicking' over public health

New Delhi: There should be less politicking about health in the year ahead and people must come first over short-term profits, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The statement comes at a time when India despite approval of two vaccines is still awaiting a political nod to roll out its mass vaccination program aimed at controlling the covid-19 pandemic.“My one hope is that there’s less politicking about health in the year ahead, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the WHO pointing out that the covid-19 pandemic remains “a major public health crisis".

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Petition pushes for lift of COVID-19 restrictions on small businesses in Calgary

launched an online petition asking for COVID-19 restrictions on small businesses in the city to be lifted.Common Sense Calgary started the petition after Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi admitted Tuesday that two members of his staff had travelled internationally over the holidays despite the government advising people to avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice.

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Covid-19 vaccination: Ahead of launch, govt warns against fake Co-WIN apps

Union Health Ministry on Wednesday asked people not to download or register on the fraudulent apps named Co-WIN, "created by unscrupulous elements", which have been made available on the app store."Some apps named 'Co-WIN' apparently created by unscrupulous elements to sound similar to upcoming official platform of Government, are on Appstores. DO NOT download or share personal information on these.

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Ontario’s total coronavirus caseload surpasses 200,000 after 3,266 new cases reported

coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 200,626.The province first reached 100,000 total cumulative cases on Nov. 20 after seven months since the pandemic was declared in mid-March.

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Pregnant and breastfeeding women eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the latest updates in the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility criteria.

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Seven mass Covid vaccination centres unveiled in England - including at the Etihad

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"The Situation Remains Fluid": Production Pause in Los Angeles May Extend Longer Amid COVID Surge

With production stalled in Los Angeles amid the city's latest COVID-19 surge, the industry is wrestling with when it'll be able to return to work safely in one of its most popular filming regions. The major studios and streamers have paused production on the bulk of their L.A.-based projects, most of which were already on a hiatus over the holidays, marking the town's biggest shutdown since March when the virus first began to spread in the U.S.

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Some Orthodox Christians ignore COVID warnings on Epiphany

SOFIA – Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Wednesday ignored warnings issued by health authorities to abstain from mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic and kept instead to their centuries-old Epiphany traditions. Young men plunged into the icy waters of rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes tossed by priests in ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.The legend goes that the person who retrieves the wooden cross will be freed from evil spirits and will be healthy throughout the year.

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Love Island's Zara Holland arrives at court to face Barbados Covid law charges

Love Island star Zara Holland has been pictured arriving at court in Barbados, where she is awaiting trial.The former Miss Great Britain, 25, was summoned to District A magistrates' court after allegedly attempting to flee Barbados with her boyfriend after he tested positive for Covid.If found guilty, the one-time Miss Great Britain could face up to one year in jail, as well as a fine of thousands of pounds.Seen opening the door to a car, Holland wore a blue face mask and smart black dress, leaving the Hilton hotel in which she had been staying.Holland was later pictured arriving at court in Bridgetown, Barbados. Walking up the steps of the courthouse, Holland looked ahead as she walked with her lawyer by her side.

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UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 831 - most in a single day since April

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 831 - the most announced on a single day since the first wave in April.

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'Selfless' driving instructor dies after six-week Covid-19 fight 'ripped his body apart'

A flood of tributes have been paid to a 'selfless' driving instructor who died after a six-week fight with coronavirus.

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The sad story of unemployed 'Ross' - who's living in Manchester during the pandemic on just £8 a month... he's 'fallen through the gaps' like so many others

direct to your inboxA Manchester MP has highlighted to the Prime Minister the plight of an unemployed constituent living during the Covid-19 pandemic on just £8 a month.Speaking in the Commons as Parliament was recalled today to vote on regulations enforcing the country's latest coronavirus restrictions, Jeff Smith told Boris Johnson of 'Ross', who he said lost his job during the first national coronavirus lockdown in March.The Withington MP said his constituent was one of many who have 'fallen through the gaps in the self-employed support scheme'.'Ross' currently claims Universal Credit of £598 per month, Mr Smith said.But he said his rent, council tax and bills together add up to £590 a month - meaning he has just £8 spare.Mr Smith asked

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Zara Holland to be ‘held accountable’ for flouting Covid lockdown laws with boyfriend on holiday in Barbados, PM warns

ZARA Holland will be "held accountable" for flouting Covid lockdown laws while on holiday in Barbados, the nation's prime minister has said. The Love Island star, 25, will appear in court today, where she could face a year in jail after breaching Barbados' coronavirus laws.

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Covid-19 impact: Housing sales down 37%, office leasing dips 35% in 2020 across 8 cities

NEW DELHI : Housing sales fell 37% year-on-year during the 2020 calendar year while gross office space leasing declined 35% on low demand because of the coronavirus pandemic, but demand improved significantly in the last quarter to cross pre-COVID level, property consultant Knight Frank India said on Wednesday.In its 'India Real Estate - Residential and Office Update H2 2020' report released on Wednesday, the consultant reported that sales of residential properties fell 37% to 1,54,534 units in 2020 across eight cities as compared with 2,45,861 units in the previous year.

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‘I thought I was invincible’ Trinny Woodall’s COVID experience

Style guru Trinny Woodall is the latest high profile personality to share their experience of contracting COVID-19.

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Grammys 2021 Ceremony Postponed Due To COVID-19, Will Run Directly Against SAG Awards

Concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will delay the planned 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony.

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By the numbers: Florida COVID-19 deaths by age

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – More than 21,000 Floridians have died of COVID-19, health officials said.As of Tuesday, 21,188 Florida residents had died of COVID-19, with seniors taking the brunt of the disease, according to the Florida Department of Health.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Here is a breakdown of resident deaths by age group:

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Greater Manchester hospitals brace for third Covid peak within a fortnight

direct to your inboxHealth leaders are planning for a third Covid peak in Greater Manchester hospitals within 10 to 14 days, with bed demand now the same as the end of October.Figures obtained by the M.E.N. show there are now 1,041 people with Covid in hospitals here, a 21pc rise in three weeks, with 119 of those in ICU or high dependency units.The numbers are where they were at the very end of October into the start of November, a fortnight before the second wave peaked.

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Moderna Covid-19 vaccine receives EMA approval

The European Medicines Agency has approved the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for use.

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Germany urges patience with Covid vaccine rollout under fire

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Kylian Mbappe's transfer value drops by £100m as staggering impact of Covid-19 emerges

Kylian Mbappe's transfer value has dropped by a staggering £110million in just seven months, according to the CIES Football Observatory algorithm.

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China says details of WHO visit for COVID-19 investigation still being negotiated

World Health Organization the dates and itinerary for a visit by international experts looking into origins of COVID-19, after the head of the agency criticized Beijing for not finalizing permissions for the mission.China’s position on the hunt for the origins of the pandemic “has always been open and responsible,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing in Beijing.She said that China has a close co-operation with WHO. However, the dates and itinerary need to be finalized, she said.

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Piers Morgan rallies Britain’s oldest identical twins, 96, to beat coronavirus as they’re hospitalised

PIERS Morgan has rallied Britain's oldest identical twins to beat coronavirus as they're hospitalised at 96 years old. The host sent his best wishes to Doris Hobday and Lil Cox on Good Morning Britain this morning.

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SeaWorld Orlando’s popular ‘Inside Look’ weekends returning for limited time

ORLANDO, Fla – SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back its popular “Inside Look” weekends.Beginning Jan. 9, SeaWorld officials will allow small groups of guests to hear and see firsthand what goes into providing world-class animal care from the experts who do it every day.

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Man sentenced to prison for sending dead rat to ex-wife in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. – An Indiana man has been sentenced to four years and 10 months in federal prison for threatening his ex-wife over several years and mailing a dead rat to her Florida home.Romney Christopher Ellis, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced Tuesday in Tampa federal court, according to court records. He pleaded guilty in April to making interstate threats and mailing injurious articles.According to a criminal complaint, Ellis had engaged in a four-year-long campaign of harassment against his ex-wife, who lives in Tampa, through text messages, photographs, videos and mailings.

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Minister for Justice isolating as she tests positive for Covid-19

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that she has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Coronavirus pandemic may cause decline in democracy, rise in extremist groups: report

COVID-19 pandemic rages, the stronger right-wing extremism and other threats in Canada and around the world are likely to become.The report prepared by the Defence Department’s research arm lays out a range of political, economic and security challenges that could emerge — or become more prominent — depending on how long the pandemic remains.To that end, it looks at what may happen in a best-case scenario that would see COVID-19 brought under control by the end of this year, as well as the potential ramifications should the pandemic last past 2023 and — as a worst-case — 2025.The best-case scenario would see effective vaccines rolled out quickly, which would not only kickstart a strong economic recovery but also boost trust in the

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Joe Exotic's dad dead from Covid as Tiger King hopes for pardon to go to funeral

Tiger King star Joe Exotic's father Francis Schreibvogel has died from coronavirus.

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Bird flu poses fresh challenge even as India battles covid-19

NEW DELHI : The spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in four Indian states has posed a fresh challenge before the country that is already struggling to tackle the covid-19 pandemic.The government on Wednesday said while the infection has not yet been reported in humans in India, the disease is zoonotic, and the secondary spread by human handling (through fomites) cannot be ruled out. Also Read | The race to take fashion retail onlineIn India, bird flu spreads mainly from migratory birds coming into the country during between September-October and February-March.Avian influenza has been reported from 12 epicentres in four states.

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Covid-19 pandemic drives more people to risk lives in illegal mica mines in Jharkhand

MUMBAI : When India went into lockdown last March and Tota Rai lost his cleaning job in the textile hub of Surat, he knew working in the illegal mica mining industry back home was his only option.Rai, 45, and his three sons - two adults and one teenager - now spend their days scavenging for scraps of the valued mineral used to put the sparkle into make-up and car paint and in electronics to sell to local traders in Jharkhand.Also Read | The race to take fashion retail onlineBut as the pandemic drives more families to mica, residents, researchers and campaigners have voiced concerns over failings by the government and private sector to regulate the often fatal trade sourced from abandoned mines and to create other jobs.A Thomson Reuters

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COVID-19: When will schools re-open in Delhi? Here's what education minister Sisodia says

reopen schools that have remained shut since March last year due to the Covid-19 outbreak."We are seeing how early we can reopen the schools as dates for CBSE Board exams have been announced," said Sisodia, adding that the government's strategy will depend upon vaccine availability for the general public after frontline workers are inoculated.Also Read | The race to take fashion retail onlineSisodia also said that the Delhi government will organise an international education conference from 11 January to 17 January on education in the post-Covid world.The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on 31 December announced that board exams in schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be held in May

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Fern Britton slammed as she asks if Covid is 'conspiracy to control population'

Fern Britton has been savagely mocked on Twitter after she tweeted asking if the coronavirus pandemic is a 'conspiracy to control the population'.

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US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci, (Photo by Al Drago - Pool/Getty Images) The U.S.

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South African coronavirus variant 'very significant problem,' UK health secretary says

warned that the coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa is a "very significant problem" and poses more of a risk than others. Matt Hancock told BBC radio that he’s "incredibly worried" about the new variant as others questioned whether currently approved vaccines would be effective against it."I’m incredibly worried about the South African variant," Hancock told BBC Radio 4’s Today.

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Man City confirm two more players have tested positive for Covid-19

straight to your inboxManchester City have announced that Scott Carson and Cole Palmer, as well another member of staff, have tested positive for cornavirus.

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Covid vaccine: Over 1 mn people in Russia have been vaccinated with Sputnik V

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Care home residents test positive for Covid-19 days after receiving vaccine

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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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