WhatsApp seems to have taken a lesson from the world’s fight against the covid-19 pandemic to counter the 'infodemic' of fake news that has come with it What happens when a “forward" button threatens to take us backward?

You reduce its reproductive ability, as one would for a virus. WhatsApp seems to have taken a lesson from the world’s fight against the covid-19 pandemic to counter the “infodemic" of fake news that has come with it.

The Facebook-owned app has reduced the number of chats a user can forward a frequently-forwarded message to, at a single go, from five to just one.

How well this measure will work to contain the spread of nonsense, however, is open to debate. Misinformation abound, and while mischief plays a role in this, it

Read more on livemint.com

All news from livemint.com

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Coronavirus outbreak: Unknown when Ontario schools to reopen, Premier Ford says safety remains priority

During a briefing on Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce took questions on when students could expect to return to school. While this currently remains unknown, the premier said safety remains the priority and in-person classes will not return until health authorities state it’s safe to do so.

Doug Ford Premier Ford outbreak Coronavirus

Opinion | After repo rate cut, RBI can focus on bond yields, sectoral incentives

If CPI inflation falls below 4%, it could allow another 50bps reduction in policy rate

India covid-19 2020 pandemic economy focus

Taylor Swift’s Lover Fest To Be Rescheduled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Taylor Swift is moving her highly anticipated Lover Fest tour to 2021.

Shawn Mendes Taylor Swift covid-19 outbreak pandemic Coronavirus

Jason Kenney - Deena Hinshaw - Alberta Friday - Alberta Coronavirus - Health officials to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Friday afternoon - globalnews.ca

Health officials to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Friday afternoon

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is scheduled to provide an update on COVID-19 in the province and the public health response Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Jason Kenney Deena Hinshaw Alberta Friday Alberta Coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus

Ontario’s coronavirus latest modelling numbers to be revealed Monday, Doug Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the latest modelling numbers on COVID-19 will be shown to Ontarians on Monday.

Doug Ford covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Ontario’s coronavirus latest modelling numbers to be revealed Monday, Doug Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the latest modelling numbers on COVID-19 will be shown to Ontarians on Monday.

Doug Ford covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Taylor Swift Cancels All Live Shows for 2020, Some 'Lover Fest' Shows to Be Rescheduled

Taylor Swift has announced that all of her live appearances and performances for 2020 have been canceled due to the ongoing health crisis.

Brazil covid-19 2020 crisis

City of Calgary to update citizens on COVID-19 response Friday afternoon

The City of Calgary will be hosting a news conference on Friday afternoon to update citizens on what measures are being taken in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Tom Sampson Calgary Coronavirus covid-19 Calgary Emergency Management Agency Coronavirus

Opinion | Time for govt, RBI to rethink bank architecture

RBI is using its firepower to nudge banks to lend to those who are credit-worthy

India pandemic Government prevention patient

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new walk-up test sites in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Fort Lauderdale Friday to discuss a new concept for testing in high hit areas.

Ron Desantis state Florida county Broward county Park county Lauderdale city Fort Lauderdale, state Florida county Mitchell county Moore testing patient Coronavirus

At a glance: Latest global developments in Covid-19 fight

China raises death toll

China city Wuhan city Beijing World Coronavirus

Coco Gauff Opens Up About How Her Fast Rise to Tennis Fame Led to Depression

Tennis star Coco Gauff just turned 16 last month, but she's already become a household name in the world of sports and beyond thanks to her upset of Venus Williams, and a deep run into the 4th round, at Wimbledon in 2019. The boost in her profile also made her a must-watch at last year's US Open where she eventually lost to another young phenom, Naomi Osaka.The pressure of the sport and the spotlight can be intense even for a grownup, but imagine all of that attention coming to you when you're barely old enough to drive.

Venus Williams Naomi Osaka Usa Depression stars tennis Coronavirus

Opinion | Funds can be raised for covid control and an economic stimulus

Budgetary expense reductions and asset sales by the government could make ₹10 trillion available

India testing innovations economy Government

Opinion | Governments are retaking the ‘commanding heights’ of their economies

The covid crisis might upend an international political economy that has nurtured global peace and prosperity since 1945

covid-19 economy Government crisis

Manitoba to give update on COVID-19 procurement fund Friday at noon

The Province of Manitoba will give an update on its COVID-19 procurement fund Friday.

Brian Pallister Reg Helwer covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos Open Up About Their Healthy Sex Life!

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are getting candid about their private life.

Mark Consuelos Kelly Ripa Andy Cohen Bruce Bozzi quarantine stars

Drake and Justin Timberlake join All-In party to fight coronavirus

Drake and Justin Timberlake have joined the long list of celebrities offering up unique celebrity experiences as part of the All-In initiative to aid the fight against the coronavirus.

Justin Timberlake Los Angeles JustinBieber Music

Gov. DeSantis announces new walk-up coronavirus test sites in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Fort Lauderdale Friday to discuss a new concept for COVID-19 testing in high-hit areas.

Ron Desantis state Florida county Broward county Park county Lauderdale city Fort Lauderdale, state Florida county Mitchell county Moore testing patient Coronavirus

Manitoba health officials to update province on latest COVID-19 numbers Friday

Manitoba health officials will update the province on the latest novel coronavirus numbers Friday at 1 p.m.

province Cadham covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

City of Winnipeg to update on COVID-19 response, spring cleanup Friday morning

The city will give an update on its ongoing response to COVID-19 and let Winnipeggers know about its plans for spring cleanup at a Friday morning press conference.

Brian Bowman Jason Shaw covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Flashback Friday: From meat to veggies; A look at Marilyn Monroe’s bizarre diet that helped her stay in shape

Before we came up with carefully designed diet plans and low fat food products to keep women in socially acceptable shape, women would experiment with food and create their own diet charts to keep those curves in check. Especially the women in show business. Crumbling under the pressure of maintaining a desirable body for a successful career, women would devise their own approach to healthy eating. One which was mostly just based on the idea of eating as little as possible.

Marilyn Monroe Hollywood

New coronavirus testing centre to open in Ayr for patients displaying worsening symptoms

A new coronavirus testing centre is to open in Ayr this weekend.

Crawford Macguffie testing symptoms patient Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

17.04.2020 / 15:21

64%

620

'Do not drive to beauty spots or open spaces for exercise': GMP issue warning ahead of another weekend in lockdown

Greater Manchester Police are urging the public not to drive to open spaces or beauty spots in order to exercise.

Britain city Manchester guidelines information Government Coronavirus

Retailers of fast moving consumer goods suffer amid India's lockdown: Nielsen

NEW DELHI : India’s large and small grocery stores, and e-grocers saw a sharp dent in business, as the first phase of the lockdown cut off supplies from distributors, caused acute shortage of workers, and led to a paucity of otherwise popular brands in the market in the last few days of March, researcher Nielsen said in it analysis of sales fast moving consumer products.

South Asia city New Delhi India covid-19 president

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

17.04.2020 / 14:39

86%

297

New Aldi store set to open in Salford next week

A new Aldi store is opening in Salford next week.

county Barton pandemic donates Coronavirus

Backchat, tackles, fist-fights and medals: Celebrating the career of Norman Hunter

Norman Hunter was a Leeds United legend.

Leeds United FC Coronavirus

India working with global partners to develop vaccines to fight Covid-19: Health Ministry

NEW DELHI : The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Friday said that India is working with global partners so that effective vaccines can be developed to fight against Covid-19.

Lav Aggarwal city New Delhi India covid-19 vaccine Ventilators

Lockdown exits will need more open borders - EU jobs chief

The EU's executive Commission issued guidelines to the 27 member states in March, urging them to let critical frontier workers, such as in the health or food sector, cross borders

Eu Luxembourg guidelines economy Government

Coronavirus doctor wearing full PPE gear shows just what it takes to fight disease

The husband of an intensive care consultant has spoken of his pride in his wife after she stayed in hospital to look after dying Covid-19 patients even after finishing a 14-hour shift.

hospital covid-19 patient Coronavirus

Fruit company criticised for bringing pickers from Bulgaria

A large fruit growing company has been criticised for bringing fruitpickers from Bulgaria to Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sean Orourke Ireland city Dublin Bulgaria Keeling city Sofia Coronavirus

Global stocks rally Friday on Gilead’s coronavirus treatment and Boeing’s production restart

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked widespread unemployment, but these companies are still hiring.

Gilead Sciences New York covid-19 pandemic patient Coronavirus

Is it safe to open mail and packages during the coronavirus pandemic?

Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic?

covid-19 pandemic infection

Social media, news platforms step up efforts to fight fake news on covid-19

NEW DELHI: The battle against covid-19 is being fought on several fronts. One such fight is against misinformation which is being spread through social media platforms. In the last few weeks, there have been several instances where misleading information has led many to try out medically unsubstantiated chemicals. Many violated lockdown and gathered at stations and bus depots after misleading reports on resumption of transport services were circulated.

city New Delhi covid-19 information Government

Opinion| RBI’s second big push may still fall short

The set of measures rolled out by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday build on its earlier announcements, and the cumulative effect is likely to improve the effectiveness of the monetary stimulus of more than 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) it has injected into the economy. The central bank has tried to make sure that the relief extends to smaller, more vulnerable companies and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs). And yet, the package of policy and liquidity measures is not enough to kickstart the Indian economy disrupted by the covid crisis and an unprecedented lockdown.

India covid-19 outbreak economy crisis fall

Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots says he 'may never walk again' amid star's COVID-19 fight

Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots has given another generally positive update on the Broadway star's medical condition, however, she also revealed that he may never walk again.The 38-year-old fitness trainer took to her Instagram Story on Thursday as she said Nick had surgery to remove the ECMO machine that he was on and it went well.She explained: 'The doctor said for Nick’s heart and lungs right now they’re in the best condition that they could be.

Amanda Kloots covid-19 doctor Ventilators stars

L&T to donate PPEs, N95 masks, other medical equipments to fight Covid-19

New Delhi: To help India fight against COVID-19 pandemic, Larsen & Toubro will provide medical aid worth ₹40 crore comprising of PPEs, N95 masks, diagnostic kits and other medical equipments, a top company official said on Friday.

city New Delhi India testing mask Ventilators donates

Need for receiver is obvious but Eagles keep options open

The need for a wide receiver is obvious and the talent level at the position in next week’s NFL draft is deep. So the expectation is the Philadelphia Eagles will select a guy to catch Carson Wentz’s passes in the first round.

Carson Wentz Howie Roseman Philadelphia, county Eagle county Eagle Eagles

'The Good Fight' Cast Explain Why Season 4 Episodes Are Delayed A Week

Christine Baranski, Audra MacDonald and more stars of CBS All Access’ The Good Fight have recorded a special video message for their fans while being quarantined in their homes.

Audra Macdonald Christine Baranski quarantine stars Coronavirus Cast why

hollywoodreporter.com

17.04.2020 / 04:29

91%

375

Writers Guild Unveils Updated Jobs Platform as Agency Fight Keeps Up

The Writers Guild of America on Thursday debuted an enhanced online staffing and development platform to connect writers directly with showrunners, producers, and executives. The revamped platform features upgraded capabilities and an improved user experience to help writers find jobs, the guild said.

covid-19 president pandemic Hollywood

Fort Saskatchewan Hospital suspends labour, delivery services due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital suspended labour and delivery services because of the COVID-19 pandemic effective April 14.

covid-19 coronavirus news Pregnancy Coronavirus

Plane carrying 150 skilled Romanian fruit and veg pickers lands in UK to help save harvest

A plane with 150 skilled Romanian fruit and vegetable pickers onboard landed in London last night to save Britain's harvest.

Britain city London Romania testing quarantine travelers Coronavirus

China says no plans to limit exports of critical supplies amid coronavirus fight

China won’t restrict exports of medical goods needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said, amid tension over scarce masks and ventilators.

China Usa covid-19 Ventilators Coronavirus

Rick Zamperin: PGA Tour sets the stage for the return of sports during COVID-19 crisis

The PGA tour has given sports fans a glimmer of hope after announcing Thursday that it will resume its 2020 schedule in June, without any fans.

state Texas county Worth city Fort Worth, state Texas covid-19 Coronavirus PGA

Three new deaths, but B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases in a month

Three more people have died of COVID-19 in B.C., and at least 14 new cases of the disease have been confirmed according to a joint statement issued Thursday by B.C. health officials.

Fraser Health B.Health covid-19 bc coronavirus Coronavirus

Weather Authority: Mix of sun and clouds Friday with chilly temps

FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the forecast.

Kathy Orr

See Joe Exotic's Handwritten Letter to Judge in $89 Million False Arrest Lawsuit

Tiger King star Joe Exotic has scored a small legal victory in his $89 million false arrest lawsuit. According to court documents obtained by E! News, a judge granted Joe's (whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage) request for an extension to file an objection in the civil case. In a letter submitted by Joe, which you can read below, the former zookeeper writes from a Texas prison medical facility, where he was placed in quarantine due to coronavirus concerns. "Sorry for the handwritten letter," Joe writes, "However I am being isolated at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth and have no access to a computer, phone, email or library to respond to the government's last request.

state Texas city Fort Worth quarantine stars isolate Coronavirus

First plane carrying 150 Romanian fruit pickers lands in UK amid coronavirus lockdown

The first plane carrying 150 Romanian fruit and vegetable pickers have landed at London Stansted airport.

Britain Romania mask prevention Coronavirus

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

Opinion | No fast forward

Related News