But public health officials warn that the current “Wild West” of unregulated tests is creating confusion that could ultimately slow the path to recovery.

More than 70 companies have signed up to sell so-called antibody tests in recent weeks, according to U.S. regulators. Governments around the world hope that the rapid tests, which typically use a finger-prick of blood on a test strip, could soon ease public restrictions by identifying people who have previously had the virus and have developed some immunity to it.

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COVID-19 infection rate in India has slowed down to 'flatten the curve': Govt

New Delhi: Striking a positive note on the COVID-19 situation in India, the Centre on Thursday said it has been able to slow down the infection rate to “flatten the curve" and minimise the spread during the period of the national lockdown which has entered the 30th day.

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Coronavirus: UK ramps up virus testing, tracing to be ready for second wave

UK Health Secretary said the government will hire 18,000 people so it can be in a position to start contact tracing within weeks

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NFL Draft to be held virtually tonight amid COVID-19 pandemic

The MLB, NHL, and NBA were among the leagues that suspended or delayed games.

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WHO to launch 'landmark collaboration' for Covid-19 drugs, tests and vaccines

WHO said the initiative with partners aims to make technologies against the disease caused by the novel coronavirus 'accessible to everyone who needs them, worldwide'

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Growth in covid-19 cases linear despite increased testing: Govt

India has managed to keep the rate of fresh cases constant at 4%, despite ramping up testing, says govt

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Replacement market may power battery sales after the lockdown

The impact of the lockdown may be less harsh on battery makers, in spite of the expected 30-50% drop in domestic vehicle sales. The collapse in demand from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is likely to be offset by an increase in replacement market sales once the lockdown ends.

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Tensions between Bengal CM and governor reach flashpoint

Tensions between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached a flashpoint on Thursday, following on from after angry exchanges over issues like curfew protocols, coordination on relief measures and the visit of a central team to check for coronavirus measures.

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Wolf says Philadelphia will not be ready to open in early May

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The Offspring Cover Joe Exotic’s ‘Here Kitty Kitty’ While Social Distancing With Cat Costumes

The Offspring want to put a smile on people’s faces during the coronavirus pandemic by delivering their cover of “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic’s “Here Kitty Kitty”, complete with cat costumes and surgical masks.

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Everything Everything return with new single ‘In Birdsong’, their first in two years

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Lauren Ash is here to make you feel better.

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Hoda Kotb Surprises a Bride by Officiating Her Zoom Wedding: Watch

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Andy Murray admits he may have had coronavirus last month

Andy Murray believes he may have contracted coronavirus last month, admitting he was “a little bit sick for two or three days”.

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Ominous ‘blue cloud’ filmed churning over Texas in eerie footage

A spooky blue cloud that appeared to be “bubbling” above a Texas town has been caught on camera.

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Rapper Fred the Godson has died at the age of 35 from coronavirus.

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Alejandro Agag is desperate for sport to return - because it can play good in the fight against coronavirus.

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Cat becomes internet star after interrupting weather forecast from home

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Davina McCall horrified after Big Night In guest accidentally shaves hair off live on air

Davina McCall was left horrified tonight after a guest on The Big Night In accidentally shaved another woman's hair off live on the show.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are doing their part!

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Kelly Dodd Thinks No One Is Suffering & Calls Coronavirus ‘Absurd’ In Series Of Controversial Videos!

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Coronavirus: Mayors looking for up to $15B from federal government

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Jane Goodall says ‘disrespect’ for animals, nature caused coronavirus pandemic

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Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday:

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While health concerns are at the forefront for Canada’s older generation during the COVID-19 crisis, younger people are worried about their ability to pay their bills, according to participants in a new survey by Statistics Canada.

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As Alberta’s economy continues to take a beating because of COVID-19 shut-downs and the staggering drop in oil prices, a group working to attract more investment to the Edmonton region is calling on the Jason Kenney government to make major investments in digital infrastructure immediately.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Premier Moe unveils plan to reopen Saskatchewan economy

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe unveiled his government’s plan to reopen the provincial economy on Thursday, adding that COVID-19 restrictions “would be lifted” in five phases, with the first phase beginning on May 4 with the opening of medical service providers.

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Coronavirus: Health unit reduces death toll by 1 at Bobcaygeon, Ont. nursing home

The overall death toll due to a coronavirus outbreak at a Bobcaygeon, Ont., nursing home has been reduced by one to now sit at 28 residents.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Moe says he doesn’t anticipate municipalities reopening ‘out of step’ with province

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday he doesn’t expect municipalities would operate “out of step” with the province as it moves to reopen following COVID-19 health restrictions but said specific measures may have to be put in place in the future if there are localized flare ups in Saskatchewan communities.

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Shipment of coronavirus personal protective equipment arrives in Manitoba

A First Nations-owned medical supply company has helped secure a load of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help Mantioba health-care workers in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan anticipates potential ‘localized flare ups’ as economy reopens

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday that the government does anticipate potential “localized flare ups” as steps are taken to reopen the economy, but said it has the capacity to “test vigorously” and will have resources in place to contact trace any positive case.

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Coronavirus: Applications to open for B.C. employment relief on May 1

More than a month after announcing an employment benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government is set to open applications on May 1.

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The Stand at CBS All Access: Everything to Know About the New Series

Stephen King's The Stand is heading back to the small screen — this time, with a 10-episode streaming series coming to CBS All Access. King's 1978 novel is one of his most popular titles ever and centers on a group of survivors who have managed to make it through the catastrophic plague that cost the other 99 percent of the world their lives, but who must still contend with Randall Flagg, aka the Dark Man.

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Even as virus caseload increases, number of red zones drop to 158

As many as 78 districts have not reported any fresh cases during the past 14 days, pushing them into orange zones

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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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