Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab, have shown a steep rise in the daily new Covid-19 cases.These 10 states account for 84.21% of the 1,26,789 new cases, the health ministry on Thursday said.The national weekly Covid-19 positivity rate has increased by 6.21% from 2.19 to 8.40% in the first seven days of March and April, the ministry added.India reports biggest rise in Covid cases so farIndia on Thursday reported a record single-day spike of 1,26,789 new coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide tally of cases to 1,29,28,574, according to the ministry data updated.Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 59,907.

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'Allow sale of Covid-19 vaccines in open market,': Naveen Patnaik to PM Modi

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Naveen Patnaik asks PM to allow Covid vaccine sale in open market, relax age bar

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to expand the covid-19 vaccine supply chain, and allow the open sale of jabs. Patnaik has also urged the PM to lower the age bar for eligibility for jabs at least in bigger cities, so that the floating population of workers can be taken care of.In his letter, the CM has said that if the government allows open sale, it will reduce the burden on state governments.

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Woman tried to use $1M bill to make purchase at Dollar General: Report

NEW YORK - A woman in Tennessee reportedly attempted to use a $1 million bill to make a purchase at a Dollar General store.On April 5, Amanda McCormick, 39, tried to pay for several gift cards and other items using the phony money, according to The Daily Times. She told police in Maryville she received the bill "in the mail from a church."McCormick said she wanted to buy items for care packages to give to the homeless.

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China says US-Japan actions are stoking division

BEIJING – China hit back at the U.S.-Japan show of alliance during talks between President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, calling it an "ironic attempt of stoking division.”

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Covid restrictions in Maharashtra leave retailers and restaurants in the lurch

₹5476-crore relief package for 7.78 crore people in the state, mostly daily wage earners, street vendors, construction workers etc."No doubt, the surge in cases calls for stringent measures, but how is the industry going to survive just on delivery and takeaways? How is the Government going to compensate for this? This is a question which the Government has to answer to lakhs of families employed and associated with the industry," said Shivanand Shetty, president, Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR).Shetty added that the sector got no support or relief package for the seven months of lockdown last year and the result was evident with many restaurants shutting down forever.

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Mumbai Covid restrictions: Impose complete lockdown, says BMC Mayor amid spike in new cases

ANI, the BMC Mayor said, "I think a complete lockdown should be imposed looking at the current Covid-19 situation."This comes as 8,839 Covid-19 cases were reported in Mumbai on Friday.

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Vaccination not shield against Covid, can reduce severity, lower fatality: Experts

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Covid passport pilots begin tomorrow - full list of dates and venues in events trial

The next stage of the government’s long and arduous attempt to free England from lockdown will begin tomorrow.

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Delhi: CM Kejriwal to review COVID situation today

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Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions have science ‘absolutely upside-down,’ experts say

COVID-19 restrictions Friday, saying that Premier Doug Ford has the science behind his soon-to-be-enacted measures “absolutely upside-down.”University of Toronto professor Dr. David Fisman expressed his frustration in an interview with Global News shortly after the premier’s press conference, where he announced more COVID-19 restrictions aimed at slowing down the record-setting spread of new cases in the province.“The reason it’s so frustrating to hear stuff like this is he’s got the science absolutely upside-down,” he said.

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Coronavirus update: India reports record 2.34 lakh cases, over 1300 deaths in a day

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PM Modi says 'Kumbh Mela should now only be symbolic to strengthen Covid-19 fight'

Top seer at Kumbh Mela in Haridwar dies of Covid-19A Hindu seer has died from coronavirus and 80 other holy men have tested positive after attending a vast Indian religious festival where millions of pilgrims have been ignoring Covid-19 advice despite a national surge in infections.The announcement from authorities in Haridwar, Uttarakhand state, came as India recorded more than 217,000 fresh cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of new infections to more than two million since April 1.Many seers have tested positive for COVID-19 after the commencement of Kumbh, including Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri, who is admitted at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh.Mahamandaleshwar of

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Fears new Covid variant could ruin road map out of lockdown as UK cases fall

A new variant of coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's plans to ease lockdown, a leading scientist has warning.

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COVID-19: Ontario’s temporary increased police powers raise concerns about random stops, carding

COVID-19 orders, community members, advocates and opposition politicians are raising concerns about the authority being given to randomly stop residents and demand identification.Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet unveiled several measures that they said were in an effort to combat record-high COVID-19 cases and the vast spread of variants of concern.The latest restrictions will see distribution centres, warehouses and manufacturing plants remain open while outdoor gatherings will be restricted to members of the same household. However, people who live alone can join another household.Also, all recreational facilities such as sports fields, playgrounds and golf courses will be closed.

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Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions include increased police powers

Many communities are raising concern over the province’s latest COVID-19 measures, which would give police enhanced powers to stop and question people who are outside of their residences for the duration of the lockdown. Erica Vella reports.

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West Bengal Assembly Elections: Voting begins for 5th phase under Covid-19 shadow - 10 updates

West Bengal is voting for 45 of 294 constituencies today in the fifth phase of assembly elections, which are being held amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.Ahead of the polls on Saturday, West Bengal reported 6,910 fresh coronavirus cases and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours.The polling began at 7 am on Saturday for 45 assembly seats amid tight security.

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Eflin pitches into 8th, Phillies beat Cardinals 9-2

PHILADELPHIA - It didn't take the Philadelphia Phillies long to display that sense of urgency Bryce Harper wanted to see.Zach Eflin pitched into the eighth inning, J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run homer and the Phillies beat the St.

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Hard-right Republicans considering new conservative group to save 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hard-right House Republicans on Friday were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing "Anglo-Saxon political traditions" and warning that mass immigration was putting the "unique identity" of the U.S. at risk.The Associated Press obtained a copy of the paper, which was first reported by Punchbowl News, a news outlet covering Capitol Hill.

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Volusia County sees biggest single-day increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since July

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Hospitalizations from the coronavirus have been trending up in some parts of Central Florida.

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Watson, Watanabe lead Raptors past Magic, 113-02

TAMPA, Fla. – Paul Watson Jr. scored 20 of his career-high 30 points in the third quarter Friday night and the Toronto Raptors pulled away to a 113-102 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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Kenney shouldn’t say things he doesn’t know: Athabasca mayor on COVID-19 birthday comments

COVID-19 among school students and staff if he didn’t know the circumstances. Concerns over public trust erosion after lack of details on COVID-19 birthday party outbreak Kenney said during two news conferences this week that the outbreak in Athabasca, Alta., was one of the worst in the entire province and had stemmed from a birthday party.“Apparently the virus had a 100 per cent attack rate at that birthday party.

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Covid-19: Railways permit transport of liquid medical oxygen in tankers

Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus pandemic.The policy, made public late Friday night, said the cryogenic tankers will be transported as a paid-for roll on-roll of (Ro-Ro) service to various destinations across states.The circular said Maharashtra's health secretary had requested for the transport of medical oxygen in cryogenic containers."The matter has been examined.

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Alberta ‘not in a position’ to send health-care workers to Ontario

Ontario pleaded with other provinces to send nurses and other health workers as it buckles under surging COVID-19 infections, however Alberta said it is “not in a position” to do so as cases rise in the province as well. Tom Vernon reports.

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All prison inmates will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May, officials say

WASHINGTON - All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.In a statement, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Michael D.

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Calgary indoor facilities prepare for new youth sports COVID-19 restrictions

Sports facilities and studios in Calgary have begun preparations to adjust to new COVID-19 guidelines which will restrict some students from participating in indoor classes. Matthew Conrod reports.

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Infectious disease researcher Dr. Craig Jenne joins Global’s Linda Olsen to discuss outdoor gatherings and why it’s still risky if you don’t follow COVID-19 recommendations.

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Public trust concerns after lack of details on COVID-19 birthday party ‘superspreader’ outbreak in Alberta

Health policy and communication experts express worries that a lack of specifics about a ‘superspreader’ birthday party outbreak that Premier Jason Kenney has twice cited could lead to public health erosion. Julia Wong reports.

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Regina COVID ICU rooms move to double occupancy

Regina hospitals have taken a new step in their surge plan, by moving two COVID-19 patients receiving critical care into the same room with privacy dividers.Lori Garchinski tertiary care executive director with the Saskatchewan Health Authority called this double occupancy move “unprecedented.” Garchinski pleaded with the public to follow public health guidelines and get vaccinated when it is their turn to reduce the strain on the province’s health-care system. COVID-19: 151 cases among staff and inmates at Regina Correctional Centre “You have no idea what it’s like to walk into an intensive care unit where every single person is there for the same reason,” Garchinski said.Dr.

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Indian Army to reduce attendance in its offices by 50% due to covid surge

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New conservative group would save 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions

WASHINGTON – Hard-right House Republicans on Friday were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing “Anglo-Saxon political traditions” and warning that mass immigration was putting the “unique identity” of the U.S. at risk.

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‘Worst nightmare’: Ont. hospitals scramble to make room for COVID-19 patients as cases skyrocket

COVID-19 patients as new case numbers continue to break provincial records.As a result, staff are finding new ways to care for patients by way of cancelling various services, relocating patients and method of treatment. The province is also urging long-term care homes to admit those currently on a waiting list for space in a home who until this point have been receiving care in a hospital.GTA mother Neda, who wishes to only be identified only by her first name due to privacy concerns, is currently in a Toronto hospital getting treated for COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Peel Regional Police officer gives hugs and handshakes, but Mississauga gym still open

In a Global News exclusive, a Peel Regional Police sergeant was filmed getting up and personal with supporters of a Mississauga gym that’s been ordered to close. As of Friday evening, it still was open.

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LOS ANGELES – President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and a slew of celebrities including Billy Crystal, Jennifer Hudson and Lin-Manuel Miranda are part of a special aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates.

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Canucks, Flames games rescheduled as players recover from COVID-19

Vancouver Canucks players successfully pushed back against the league’s schedule this week as more than 20 members of the team recover from COVID-19. The NHL has made additional tweaks to upcoming games in hopes of putting a full season on the ice.

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COVID-19 long-haulers share their experiences

As Canada reports record-breaking COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, it can be hard to fathom that each number has a human story. Two survivors, 24-year-old Roxanne Smith of Quebec City, and 52-year-old Bishop Michael Hawkins of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, spoke with Heather Yourex-West about their harrowing experiences.

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Chicago video tests newsroom handling of graphic footage

NEW YORK – The image that many Americans have of 13-year-old Adam Toledo is frozen in time: He is standing in an alley with his hands up as the gunshot that killed him is heard.

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Ontario to set up border checkpoints, beef up police powers

With its COVID-19 cases expected to soar even more, the Ontario government is imposing its strictest pandemic measures yet. Eric Sorensen reports on the mounting measures, the request for help, and the troublesome projections of where caseloads are headed.

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Canadian doctors call for ‘extraordinary measures’ from feds to fight COVID-19 crisis

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on the federal government to take a stronger lead in the country’s fight against COVID-19. David Akin looks at what doctors and premiers are asking for, and the resistance from Ottawa.

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COVID-19: 151 cases among staff and inmates at Regina Correctional Centre

COVID-19 outbreak at Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) has grown to 131 infected inmates and 20 infected staff members as of Thursday.Just over a week ago on April 8, there were 18 inmates and five staff members who had tested positive.

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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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