NEW DELHI : In tune with the agenda of 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India), the Narendra Modi government has started promoting 'Make in India' products on government procurement portal Government e-Marketplace (GEM).Launched in 2016, GeM portal is used for online purchases of goods and services by all the central government ministries and departments.

Currently, government departments, ministries, public sector units, state governments, and Central Armed Police Forces are allowed to carry out transactions through this portal.

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Doctor advises 'how to stay safe' in pubs this weekend, as coronavirus lockdown eases

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox Brits are flocking to pubs from today as the long-awaited three month coronavirus lockdown finally eases – a doctor has advised drinkers how to stay safe. Dubbed 'Super Saturday' – today Brits return to their locals for the first time since March.

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Florida’s Fourth Estate: Why is the coronavirus mask debate so heated?

ORLANDO, Fla. – To mask or not to mask? It’s a debate happening across the country right now as coronavirus cases spike.Some counties have mandated wearing a mask while others are letting the people decide.This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate News 6 anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with brain doctor Romie Mushtaq about what triggers people on both sides of this debate.

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Back in business: Malls take safety precautions as stores reopen

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Philadelphia Mills Mall and the now-renovated Fashion District are implementing safety precautions as they reopen their doors to welcome back customers.“We have our welcome stations at ‘9th and Market’ and also ‘11th and Filbert.’ So if anyone forgot their mask, they can grab a mask. We have hand-sanitizer throughout the whole entire property & everyone’s just keeping their distance.

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Coronavirus: Mexico reverses some openings as cases increase by 6,740

Mexico‘s coronavirus outbreak rose by about 6,740 newly confirmed cases Friday for a second straight day, while 654 more deaths raised the country’s total to 29,843.The number of deaths is the sixth-highest highest in the world, and Mexico is just a few dozen from overtaking France for the fifth-highest death toll, though Mexico’s population is about double that of France. Violence rises in Mexico as number of bodies found in north reaches 30 The continued increase in cases and deaths has stalled Mexico’s planned re-opening.

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Maharashtra Health Minister hopeful of India's first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine

indigenous vaccine being developed by India and is one of the top priority projects which is being monitored at the topmost level of the Government. The vaccine is derived from a strain of SARS-CoV-2 isolated by the ICMR-National Institute of virology.

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Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests

KEYSTONE, S.D. - President Donald Trump planned a fiery Mount Rushmore speech Friday night including denunciations of protesters he says are trying to “tear down” the nation's history. He's adding the condemnation of those who pull down statues to a big fireworks show and his more traditional July Fourth praise of America's past and values.Hours before the event, protesters blocked a road leading to the monument.

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Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

His N-95 mask squarely in place, Mike Trout stroked line drives, streaked around the bases and caught flyballs at Angel Stadium. The sport’s biggest star then let something drop — he’s not “comfortable” in this COVID-19 environment and isn’t sure he’ll play this season.At Citi Field, Mets two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom ran sprints by himself in shallow right field, then grabbed his personal bag of baseballs to throw off a bullpen mound.

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Coronavirus: Board of health to take on mandatory mask issue in Hamilton

COVID-19.On Tuesday, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson revealed that public health discussions were underway on a mandatory mask plan but said it was not imminent since the city’s number of cases remains low.The conversation was spurred on as a number of municipalities in Ontario recently passed bylaws requiring masks, such as Toronto, Peel Region, Guelph and Kingston.

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Quebec public health wants people to continue practicing COVID-19 protocols

Dr. Horacio Arruda is trying to hammer home the message that even though the numbers look good, people still need to wear masks and practice safe social distancing. Global’s Gloria Henriquez has more.

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Ocean City offering prizes to people wearing masks on Fourth of July

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - In Ocean City, many people are still celebrating the Fourth of July in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Ocean City MayorJay Gillian joined other Cape May County officials on Thursday to remind celebrators to wear masks; except for under a few conditions, like if there are medical issues, or if you’re swimming. “I do feel safe. But you go in the stores, they don’t ask for masks. The kid had his mask down, he’s breathing in my face, I didn’t like that.

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Mount Dora businesses miss out on much-needed boost after leaders cancel Fourth of July events

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Signs that read “Stars and stripes and BOGO buys” lined the sidewalks in Mount Dora Friday, instead of the hundreds of people usually downtown on a big Fourth of July weekend. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Mount Dora city officials canceled Friday night’s Freedom at the Waterfront fireworks show, as well as the Fourth of July parade that was scheduled for Saturday morning.[READ MORE: Holiday weekend plans? Here are the beaches, fireworks displays you can enjoy this July Fourth]“It’s just hard,” cried Lisa Winslow, owner of Home and Garden Treasures. “Fourth of July is a holiday -- it’s a weekend.

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Pubs and clubs giant G1 axe Scots staff for second time during coronavirus

hospitality giant G1 have been made redundant for the second time amid the coronavirus crisis. In a letter sent by the company's CEO, workers affected were told their services are no longer going to be required because of the chaos caused by the virus on the struggling hospitality sector.

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Trump plans fiery speech for Mount Rushmore fireworks

KEYSTONE, S.D. - President Donald Trump planned a fiery Mount Rushmore speech Friday night including denunciations of protesters he says are trying to “tear down” the nation's history.

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Love Island’s Belle Hassan reveals she’s had ‘long hard battle’ with mental health that forced her to quit social media

LOVE Island’s Belle Hassan has revealed she’s had a ‘long hard battle’ with her mental health, which forced her to quit social media. The blonde beauty opened up in a heartfelt Instagram post about how she has been feeling and coping with her struggles. Belle, 22, who is the daughter of actor Tamar Hassan, bravely revealed exactly how she had been feeling and coping. She began: “I’ve been putting this off for so long.

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One new coronavirus case reported in Simcoe Muskoka, local total now at 602

coronavirus case on Friday, bringing the local total number of cases to 602, including 36 deaths.The new case is in New Tecumseth, Ont., involving a woman who’s between 65 and 79 years old. The source of her infection is close contact with another positive COVID-19 case.

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Curfews, closures as COVID-19 burdens Florida hospitals

MIAMI – Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising, threatening a further spread during the festive Fourth of July weekend.Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Volusia County beaches prepare for busy holiday weekend with added COVID-19 precautions

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Beachgoers are already out in full force to celebrate the July Fourth weekend and many people are trying to do it safely."We usually come out to watch the fireworks but none this year so, we're just going to hang out at the beach all day," said Brooke Chilly.Chilly said she’s not too concerned about a crowded Flagler Beach and said people are doing a good job spreading themselves out. Trey Stevenson agreed with Chilly and said he’s staying safe by not staying still."Try to keep moving.

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U.K. buys stake in satellite company that could spoil astronomy

Daniel CleryWhen OneWeb filed for bankruptcy protection in March, astronomers breathed a sigh of relief. The company planned to launch thousands of internet-providing satellites into low-Earth orbit, where their reflections could disrupt the observations of ground-based telescopes.

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Underwater caves in Mexico preserve one of the world’s oldest ochre mines

Michael PriceCrouching as she wound her way through a pinched underground corridor, a young woman grasped a torch in one hand, soot blackening the craggy ceiling above her. Guided by stacks of stones deeper and deeper in the darkness of the cave, she finally spied her prize: a blood-red vein of rock in the fire-lit wall.

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Wolf's mask order inflames partisan fight over virus

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Ottawa council to consider mandatory mask rules for indoor public spaces July 15

non-medical masks made mandatory for indoor public spaces, Mayor Jim Watson announced Friday.Watson tweeted that he and Coun. Keith Egli, chair of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), are planning a new bylaw requiring anyone entering a business or other commercial establishment to wear a mask.City council will consider the motion at its next meeting on July 15.The move comes as other municipalities across Ontario are taking similar steps to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus amid hopes of progressing to Stage 3 reopening.

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Orlando church works to serve community during pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – As we continue to navigate this pandemic, people are finding themselves in tough spots. For many, it's for the very first time.Pastor Ken Green knows how difficult the coronavirus pandemic has been for his congregation.“They have shared their stories with us, you know, they’ll roll down their window and say, ‘Thank you, I’ve never had to do this before,’ and we say, ‘It’s OK,’ because we all understand that all of us are all one life event away from needing something,” Green said.Green is the senior pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

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Holiday weekend plans? Here are the beaches, firework displays you can enjoy this July Fourth

counties and cities have face mask mandates in place and social distancing is a must all-around, there are beaches and firework displays that are still welcoming those who are trying to soak up white sand, blue waters and red sparks in the sky.Brevard County beaches - According to News 6 partner Florida Today, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, Patrick Air Force Base beaches, Second Light, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Jetty Park at Port Canaveral and Canaveral National Seashore will all be open to guests over the holiday weekend.While Brevard County does not have a region-wide mask mandate in place, some businesses and restaurants in the area are requiring mask use.Leaders at the Cocoa Beach Pier announced

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Families trade-in Mickey ears for masks while traveling through OIA

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the reopening day for Walt Disney World in Orlando draws near, Florida’s busiest airport is gearing up to handle the possible crowds.Mask-wearing is mandatory at Orlando International Airport and leaving your mask at home is no longer an excuse.Travelers can now purchase a variety of masks, hand sanitizers and other personal protective equipment from vending machines at OIA.READ MORE: Forgot to pack your mask? Get your PPE from vending machines at Orlando International AirportThis time last year, OIA saw a record 1.5 million travelers passing through its terminals -- however, in 2020 things will look drastically different.Mike Coyle and his family wrapped up their stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and are heading back to

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Prince Royce gets a wake-up call with COVID-19

Latin music star Prince Royce says he got a wake-up call after testing positive for COVID-19 and now he wants to try and wake others too.Royce revealed that he is recovering from the virus in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday.Royce, 31, said he decided to speak up out of a growing frustration with seeing people going out and gathering without masks - even while cases are spiking in several states. And like many, he is worried that more people will get infected over the Fourth of July weekend.

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Singer Prince Royce Reveals He's Recovering From COVID-19, Urges People to Take Safety Precautions

Bachata singer Prince Royce says he got a wake-up call with a COVID-19 diagnosis and now he wants to try and wake others too. Royce revealed that he is recovering from the virus in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government offering free online workplace health and safety training amid reopening

As the province continues reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday announced the provincial government will provide free online workplace health and safety training “for the first time ever in Ontario.”

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AL MVP Trout still doesn't feel comfortable about this year

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Reigning American League MVP Mike Trout participated in the Los Angeles Angels first workout of summer camp, but said before Friday's practice that he hasn't made a final decision on playing this year.Trout and his wife, Jessica, are expecting the couple's first child in August. The outfielder said his mindset is to play in the virus-delayed season, but a lot will hinge on how he feels the next couple weeks.“Honestly, I still don’t feel that comfortable," he said.

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How Soho House and More Private Clubs Are Reopening Amid Pandemic

As COVID-19 rates rise and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti puts a pause on some reopenings (like movie theaters), a number of L.A.

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Scots tourists warned over travel insurance risk if they get coronavirus before flying

coronavirus symptoms before flying, a consumer rights expert has warned. Alex Neill, chief executive of consumer resolution service Resolver, said travel insurance is unlikely to cover such a scenario.

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Trudeau questioned on relationship with WE charity after news they will no longer manage youth program

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday the government will not be able to search and pull in volunteers for a student aid program the way the WE organization could have done, following the announcement that the charity will not manage Ottawa’s $900 program to pay students and fresh graduates for volunteer work this summer.

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Trudeau announces 92 infrastructure projects in BC going forward; feds to invest $40 million in union training

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that as the novel coronavirus pandemic gets under control in Canada, it would mean a return to some projects the government had committed to before the pandemic hit.

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Chief Medical Officer warns coronavirus is 'a long way from gone' as pub set to reopen

England's Chief Medical Officer has warned we are walking a "narrow path" between economic catastrophe and a spike in the coronavirus as lockdown is eased.

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Coronavirus: U.K. to release timetable for further reopening

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Prince Royce Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Sends Safety Message to Fans

Prince Royce has revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus.

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Govt postpones JEE, NEET exams to Sept due to surge in covid-19 cases

NEW DELHI : The Centre postponed the two-tier Joint Entrance Exam (JEE), and the National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test (NEET) to September due to the surge in covid-19 cases.According to the revised schedule, the JEE (Main) exam will be held from 1 to 6 September, while the JEE (Advanced) exams will be held on 27 September. NEET is scheduled for 13 September.While JEE (Main) and NEET exams, for admissions to engineering and medical colleges, respectively, were to take place in July, JEE (Advanced), for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), was due in August.

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Now, Karnataka has more than 10,000 active Covid-19 cases

Bengaluru: Karnataka on Friday confirmed 1,692 new covid-19 positive cases on Friday making it the state's highest single day spike in new cases for the third day in a row.The spike was fueled by the state capital Bengaluru, which recorded 994 new cases and adds to concerns about the surge in Karnataka’s growth capital and indications that the B.S.Yediyurappa-led state government may be forced to relapse into a partial lockdown to contain the spread of the virusThe government has already announced a total lockdown on all Sundays of the month but is yet to take any concrete measures to arrest the increase that threatens to shave off the edge it had gained in the covid-19 battle so far.Total cases in Karnataka currently stands at 19,710 cases

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Prince Royce Is Recuperating from COVID-19, Warns Others to Take Precautions

Latin star Prince Royce has divulged that he has COVID-19 and called for others to be aware of the very real dangers of contracting the disease.

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Ciara talks being pregnant during a pandemic: 'I want to be really cautious'

Ciara revealed what it's like to be pregnant during a pandemic and how the experience has changed her family. The 34-year-old musician is expecting her third child and told British Vogue what it was like getting an ultrasound without her husband Russell Wilson.

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COVID-19 and face masks: To wear or not to wear?

WHO released a list of recommendations suggesting the most appropriate types of masks to wear in a variety of settings. This included the use of non-medical masks in crowded places and public transport.

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UK coronavirus death toll up by 137 as grim total now more than 44,000

The UK's coronavirus death toll increased by 137 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 44,131.

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Coronavirus lockdown changes: New rules from July 4 in England explained

The biggest changes since England plunged into lockdown three months ago will kick in this Saturday.

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Exclusive: I had the UK's first covid-secure haircut

Buller & Rice in Walthamstow, London, run by colourist Anita Rice and hairdresser Stephen Buller. I had to arrive at the salon at my allotted appointment time with very minimal belongings, and I waited outside for a moment before Stephen opened the door for me.

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Cocoa Beach Pier now requires all guests to wear face masks as COVID-19 pandemic continues

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – If you’re planning a trip to the Cocoa Beach Pier, you’ll need to pack a face mask in your beach bag as the pier will now require all guests to wear one.The pier made the announcement on social media Friday as people flocked to Brevard County beaches to beat the heat and enjoy the long holiday weekend. In an effort to continue to keep our valued guests as safe as possible — beginning today, Friday July 3, we are requiring all of our guests to wear masks while visiting the #CocoaBeachPier.

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California creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce coronavirus guidelines

People wear facemasks while shopping in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 2020, after indoor restaurants, bars and movie theaters across much of California were ordered to close for at least three weeks. - Some Californian restaurants shut their doo SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.

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₹2,200 for COVID-19 test in private labs

BHUBANESWAR : The Odisha government on Friday fixed ₹2,200 as the price for conducting the RT-PCR test to detect COVID-19 in private labs in the state, as per a notification.The state government also named four private laboratories, approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research, where the tests can be conducted."...the (state) government has fixed the maximum price for RT-PCR COVID-19 test by private laboratories at the rate of ₹2,200 inclusive of GST and all other incidental charges for private individuals desirous of testing," a notification issued by the Home Department said.The tests can be conducted at Apollo Hospital, IMS & SUM Hospital, InDNA Life Science at KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), and GenX Diagnostics.

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Coronavirus R rate creeps up above 1 in London just hours before lockdown eases

Alarming new figures show the R rate range has risen above 1 in London - meaning cases of the deadly virus could be growing again.

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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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