PHOENIX – Major League Baseball's COVID-19 testing sweep appears to be having some success even as large swaths of the United States continue to struggle with containing the fast-spreading virus.MLB and the players' union released statistics on Friday saying six of 10,548 samples were new positives in the week ending Thursday, a rate of 0.05%.

In addition to five players, one staff member tested positive. That's fairly good news for a sport that's trying to begin its abbreviated 60-game schedule next week.

But players and coaches are also aware that the optics of baseball's relative testing success — especially in hard-hit states like Arizona, California, Texas and Florida — might not be ideal considering demand for tests has sometimes been.

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Fiona Phillips: Stop trivialising real mental health issues

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NHL officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption

start on Aug. 1.Commissioner Gary Bettman said getting to those quarantined bubbles and resuming play are just two more steps in the process with the hope of awarding the Stanley Cup in late September or early October.“We still have a way to go to feel any sort of gratification,” Bettman said.

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Bishop Moore high pauses football workouts after student tests positive for COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. – Football workouts at Bishop Moore Catholic High School have been paused until at least August after a student tested positive for COVID-19, according to a message from the interim principal.Dr. Erika Wikstrom wrote in an email that football workouts between Tuesday, when the student was last on campus, and Aug.

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Yukon reports 1 new coronavirus case as resident tests positive outside territory

Yukon resident has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the territory’s total infection rate to 14 people. Coronavirus travel restrictions between Yukon, B.C.

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Fiona Phillips says 'stop trivialising mental health issues' amid Kanye West concerns

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Coronavirus: Ford considering mandatory testing for agriculture, farm workers in Windsor-Essex

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday that he is considering making COVID-19 testing mandatory for agri-food and farm workers in the Windsor-Essex area, including temporary foreign workers, stating that his government is consulting a constitutional lawyer on the subject.

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Safe waste management during COVID-19 response

Since the beginning of June, WHO has been supporting the Ministry of Health to host webinars on medical waste management in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia is continuing to have an impact on the country’s healthcare system and waste management system.

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Record 109 Dominican players on opening day MLB rosters

NEW YORK – A record 109 players from the Dominican Republic were on opening-day major league rosters, boosted by an expanded pool following the layoff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Major League Baseball said Friday that 288 of 1,026 players on opening-day rosters were born outside the 50 states, which comes to 28.1%. That is down slightly from 28.5% last year, 29% in 2018 and a record 29.8% in 2017.Total players born outside the 50 states topped the previous high of 259 in 2017.Dominican players were 10.6% of the big leagues, down from 11.6% last year and the record 11.7% in 2007, when there were 99 of 849.Players came from 20 countries and territories, matching last year and one shy of the high in 2018.

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Promoting Fair Access to HealthHealth equity is when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

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NHL says Edmonton’s hub city bubble is ‘impenetrable’; explains testing protocols

Stu Ballantyne with the Oilers Entertainment Group, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and hub city lead Steve Mayer explain the extensive COVID-19 testing staff and players inside the hub city bubble will undergo. They also said the bubble will be impenetrable and described the extensive security protocols that have been established.

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Pub hit by 16 confirmed coronavirus cases with all drinkers urged to self-isolate

Drinkers who visited a pub during an eight-day period have been urged to self-isolate as it has been linked to 16 coronavirus cases.

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Monks and health officials work together to keep communities safe from COVID-19

Buddhist monks and local temples play a central role in towns and villages across Lao PDR. Monks engage with the community on a daily basis, and temples (each led by a Chief Monk) are often the institution people turn to if they feel anxious or troubled. The Ministry of Health, the Lao Front for National Development and the Central Buddhist Fel

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Here are the reduced rates of Covid-19 testing in Karnataka

₹2,000 for govt samples in private labs In the wake of coronavirus raging across the state, the Karnataka government on Friday furthered lowered RT-PCR test rates to ₹2,000 for testing of government samples in private laboratories.The government also capped the rate for testing of private samples in private laboratories, including screening test and confirmatory test, at ₹3,000 per test, which is inclusive of cost of PPE kit.The price of Rapid Antigen test of private samples in private laboratories has been fixed at ₹700 per sample.Karnataka on Friday registered 5,007 new cases of COVID-19 and a record 110 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 85,870 and the death toll to 1,724, the health department said.The day also

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‘So many incidents’: Former drivers say Columbia Icefield tour buses fraught with safety issues, poor maintenance

fatal rollover on the Columbia Icefield didn’t come as a surprise to some former employees who drove the same buses.Pursuit’s Ice Explorer drivers take thousands of visitors across uneven, rocky terrain that changes daily, up and down the steep hill of a moraine, across the slippery surface of a national treasure — the Athabasca Glacier, all the while, entertaining the dozens of guests aboard the bus.Two former drivers told Global News it’s a harrowing journey, where their safety and the safety of the passengers is always a concern. Jasper bus crash investigation likely to have 3 focuses, including road conditions: mechanical engineer An Ice Explorer rolled on the icefield on July 18, killing three people and injuring 24 others.

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Down in Disney, Bucks hope to finish the job this season

videos of his perimeter progress quickly made the rounds on social media, serving more as a warning than a highlight. If Antetokounmpo can shoot like that in real games, maybe the Milwaukee Bucks can finish the job and win the title this season.“I think I’m in a good place right now,” he said.The Bucks are too, bringing the NBA’s best record into the resumption of the season next week at Walt Disney World.Even as he won the MVP award last year and built a strong case to repeat this season, a consistent outside shot has been a weakness in Antetokounmpo’s game.

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Mel Gibson has recovered after coronavirus hospitalization

LOS ANGELES – Mel Gibson spent a week in a Los Angeles hospital in April after testing positive for COVID-19, his representative said Friday. The 64-year-old actor and director has completely recovered and is doing “great” according to the rep.

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No new cases of COVID-19

Today there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand.

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Hopeful COVID-19 research: Not one but two vaccines show promise

last feature in this series.Among them is the finding that a rheumatoid arthritis drug called tocilizumab almost halved COVID-19 mortality. This drug calms the so-called cytokine storm, which refers to a potentially fatal overreaction of the immune system.

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Kerala records 968 recoveries against 885 fresh COVID-19 cases

KERALA : In some relief for Kerala, 968 people have recovered from COVID-19 on Friday against 885 positive cases, including 24 health workers, while four deaths were reported, pushing the toll to 54. Of the new cases, 724 had contracted the virus through contact and the source of infectionof 56 patients is not yet known, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.As many as 9,371 people are presently under treatment for the disease.

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Trust Index: Are at-home COVID-19 tests effective?

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, testing is essential.But what about at-home tests? They are available but are they effective?There are a number of companies making at-home tests for COVID-19, but it’s important to note the tests are authorized by the Food and Drug Administration, but not approved by the FDA -- and there is a difference.Since the coronavirus hit Florida in March, we have seen numerous drive-up testing sites pop up across Central Florida, across the state and across the country.Testing has become more prevalent and even at-home tests are now available.Dr.

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Co-sleeping investigated as cause of death after infant posthumously tests positive for COVID-19

READING, Pa. - Authorities in Berks County say they are investigating the death of an infant as an accidental suffocation due to co-sleeping after the child posthumously tested positive for COVID-19.The Berks County Coroner's Officer announced Friday that there was no evidence to suggest the 26-day-old girl's coronavirus diagnosis caused or contributed to her death.Instead, officials say, "the death is being investigated as an accidental suffocation/asphyxiation due to co-sleeping with an adult."The infant passed away at Reading Hospital on Sunday, July 19 shortly after she was admitted to the hospital.She was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, July 20 and positive results were returned on Thursday."The release of information yesterday has

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Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick

ROME - New rules on wearing masks in England came into effect Friday, with people entering shops, banks and supermarkets now required to wear face coverings, while Romania reported a record for daily infections and new cases nearly doubled in France.People in England can be fined as much as 100 pounds ($127) by police if they refuse. The British government had given mixed signals for weeks before deciding on the policy.

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UK coronavirus deaths climb by another 123 as toll reaches 45,677

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen by 123 bringing the toll in all settings to 45,677.

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Cause of death undetermined after Berks County infant posthumously tests positive for COVID-19

READING, Pa. - Authorities in Berks County are continuing to investigate the cause of death of a 26-day-old infant that posthumously tested positive for COVID-19.The infant passed away at Reading Hospital on Sunday, July 19 shortly after she was admitted.She was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, July 20 and positive results were returned on Thursday.The coroner's office says the cause or manner of death has yet to be determined as they awaited the results of a full toxicology report and various other tests done through the autopsy."It is too early to say with medical certainty that the death is either from or related to COVID-19," read a release from the Berks County Coroner's Office.___AdvertisementRELATED COVERAGE:___For the latest local

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AP Interview: Full English stadiums 'difficult' for a year

LONDON – The pandemic will make it “very difficult” for Premier League matches to be staged with full crowds for at least another year and capacities face being capped at 25% when stadiums eventually re-open, a leading government adviser told The Associated Press.In his first interview as chair of the British government committee on the return of elite sports, James Calder cautioned against a hasty, widescale re-opening and return to normality as the coronavirus threat persists without a vaccine.Calder, a surgeon renowned for operating on sports stars, played an integral role in helping the Premier League return in June after a 100-day shutdown, with supporters excluded from stadiums and twice weekly coronavirus testing on players and

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Tamil Nadu COVID-19 tally nears 2 lakh after biggest single-day spike

₹76.5 crore additional funds to set up oxygen tanks for COVID-19 patients. India's second national-level plasma bank was inaugurated in the state on Thursday.

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First COVID-19, now mosquitoes: Bracing for bug-borne illnesses

overwhelmed state public health offices, said Candice Hoffmann, an agency spokeswoman.Officials in eight states and the District of Columbia have so far taken up the offer: Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Maine, Florida and Arizona.During last year’s EEE outbreak, the CDC provided about $700,000 in emergency funding and technical assistance to Rhode Island, Indiana, Michigan and Massachusetts, on top of roughly $18 million it provided to states for annual vector-borne disease surveillance, Hoffmann said.In Michigan, where six of the state’s 10 cases of EEE last year proved fatal, officials this summer have launched a pilot program to improve the state’s response to mosquito-borne illnesses.Ned Walker, a medical

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Orange County opens new COVID-19 test site at Econ Soccer Complex

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County residents can soon receive a free COVID-19 test at Econ Soccer Complex.According to officials, Orange County Health Services will open its test site from July 27 to Aug. 1.

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Jeremy Renner Flew Young Women From All Over For Wild ‘Camp Renner’ Party — Putting Daughter At Risk For Coronavirus, Ex-Wife Claims

Yet another chapter in the ugly custody battle between Jeremy Renner and his ex-wife, Sonni Pacheco.

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Six out of seven St Mirren coronavirus cases 'negative' as one coaching staff member tests positive

coronavirus has been confirmed from a member of coaching staff at St Mirren FC.We told how the squad have been placed in lockdown as the club has become the centre of fresh reports of the killer virus. Chief Executive, Tony Fitzpatrick has now released a statement in which he said six of the seven coaches and backroom staff who tested positive for COVID-19 through a private facility on Thursday have tested negative at an NHS one today.

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BREAKING NEWS: St Mirren FC backroom staff were wrongly told they had Covid-19 due to faulty test results

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens The club had initially feared seven staff and coaches had contracted Covid-19 - leading to the cancellation of tomorrow's planned friendly against St Johnstone - but it later emerged that only one person had the disease.St Mirren Chief Executive Tony Fitzpartick said a review was now underway to find out why so many "false positive test results" were given.Read More News: He added: "We have complied robustly with the official testing and hygiene regimen to the letter, using a private testing facility in accordance with the Scottish Government and the SPFL/SFA Joint Response Group protocols."Our players were tested on Monday and have returned 100 per cent negative tests.

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India's Covid-19 case fatality rate drops to 2.38%; recovery rate rises to 63.3%

NEW DELHI : For the third day in a row, the number of COVID-19 recoveries in a 24-hour span saw another record high, with 34,602 patients having recuperated pushing the recovery rate to 63.45 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Friday.The case fatality rate has further declined to 2.38 per cent, it said.According to data updated at 8 am, the total recoveries have climbed to 8,17,208, while there are 4,40,135 active cases of coronavirus in the country at present, the ministry said as the COVID-19 tally surged to 12.87 lakh.India also saw a record single-day spike of 49,310 cases while the death-toll mounted to 30,601 with 740 new fatalities, the data said.The ministry said as a result of constantly growing number of recoveries, the

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7 Burlington County men facing child porn charges following 'Operation Safe Quarantine'

MT. HOLLY, N.J. - Authorities in Burlington County have arrested and charged several people with possessing and distributing child pornography.The arrests were part of a sting dubbed "Operation Safe Quarantine."A number of agencies worked together and charged seven men with possessing and distributing child pornography.Police say the children are an increased risk of being exploited as they are forced to stay home and spend more time online due to the pandemic.The number of tips about illegal online activity in Burlington County has nearly doubled compared to the same time last year, according to authorities.AdvertisementOperation Safe Quarantine, which began in mid-may has resulted in the following arrests.All seven of the suspects are

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Number of new coronavirus cases no longer falling in England as decline 'levels off'

The number of new coronavirus cases is no longer falling in England, official figures show.

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Dynavax and Medigen partner to develop adjuvanted Covid-19 vaccine

Sign up here for GlobalData's free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know.US-based Dynavax Technologies has partnered with Taiwan-based Medigen Vaccine Biologics to develop an adjuvanted Covid-19 vaccine candidate. The partners will leverage Medigen’s stable prefusion form of the SARS-CoV2 recombinant spike protein in combination with Dynavax’s advanced adjuvant CpG 1018.

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Mel Gibson was hospitalized for coronavirus in April

Mel Gibson was hospitalized for a week in April after contracting coronavirus. The 64-year-old actor's rep confirmed that he has since made a full recovery.

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Mel Gibson tested positive for COVID 19 in April; Was hospitalised for a week

The COVID 19 pandemic has infected over 1.5 crore people across the world and it has certainly taken a toll on mankind introducing us with the new normal. Not just the common man but several celebrities have also been infected with this deadly virus.

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Mel Gibson hospitalised due to COVID-19 in April

American action hero and filmmaker Mel Gibson was reportedly hospitalised in April for a week. The 64-year-old actor was tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease, COVID-19.According to Daily Telegraph, the award-winning actor and director has now fully recovered from the pandemic disease after contracting it in the month of April.

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AP Interview: Palermo Open to mark the return of tennis

ROME – Two Grand Slam champions. A finalist from last year’s French Open.

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The Latest: Italian fans could be back in stadiums in Sept.

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora says fans will be allowed back into stadiums in September if the virus is kept under control.Spadafora says “obviously the stadium can’t be filled like before but rather a series of measures currently being studied will need to be respected.”The Serie A soccer season is being completed without fans and is scheduled end on Aug. 2.

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More than 1.5 crore Covid-19 samples tested so far: Govt

record single-day spike of 49,310 Covid-19 cases taking the country's tally to 12,87,945 on Friday.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram. Join Livemint channel in your Telegram and stay updated

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Ocean City becoming one of Maryland's coronavirus hot spots

OCEAN CITY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Maryland’s governor has asked residents not to travel outside the state because of coronavirus spikes – but traveling within the state may also be a concern.Ocean City is fast becoming one of Maryland's new coronavirus hot spots.The number of restaurants in Ocean City that are restricting service or even closing their doors because some workers are testing positive is growing.RELATED: Three more Ocean City bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19FOX 5's Tisha Lewis spoke with one restaurant owner who has staff still recovering from the coronavirus.

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Mel Gibson was hospitalised after being diagnosed with coronavirus in April

coronavirus, representatives for the actor have confirmed.“He tested positive in April and spent a week in the hospital,” a spokesperson told the Daily Telegraph Australia. “He was treated with the drug Remdesivir while in the hospital, and has tested negative numerous times since then as well as positive for the antibodies.”Gibson is one of many Hollywood actors who have tested positive for the virus.

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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
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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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