covid vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and Oxford University, were suspended on Tuesday after a participant developed an unexplained illness.

The Oxford vaccine was seen among the most advanced experimental Covid-19 vaccines that are already in late-stage Phase 3 trials.Russia had last month approved a vaccine, and research published in The Lancet medical journal last week said patients involved in early tests developed antibodies with "no serious adverse events." But scientists cautioned the trials were too small.A spokesperson for the AstraZeneca vaccine said in a statement Tuesday that "we voluntarily paused vaccination to allow review of safety data by an independent committee.

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Jeremy Clarkson blasts Government’s new coronavirus restrictions ‘What a load of tripe’

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, has weighed in on the government’s new coronavirus restrictions for the UK and how chief medical officer Chris Whitty’s approach of “following the science” when dealing with the pandemic could be a “fool’s errand”.The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host spoke out about the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, but insisted “there’s no great worry” that the NHS will be overwhelmed because the “number of deaths has dropped dramatically”.However, he argued that the impact of the public being told to “stay indoors and hide” will cause even more damage to the economy.Branding restrictions “a load of tripe”, Jeremy said: “The government’s chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, has your life, your children’s future and Boris

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Coronavirus vaccine won’t be ready in time for the second wave, warns Oxford scientist

A leading scientist has warned that a vaccine for coronavirus won't be ready in time for a potential second wave.

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'Infuriating and bizarre'... son says it took three days to book Covid test for dad, but testing centre was deserted

A son who spent days trying to book a coronavirus test for his sick father has slammed the system as “infuriating and bizarre” after turning up to an “empty” testing facility.The teacher - who asked not to be named - tried to book a Covid-19 test for his clinically vulnerable dad, 60, when he started to suffer with a hacking cough.But he says he was repeatedly faced with online error messages and told the nearest available testing slots were miles from home.He says: “My dad started showing Covid symptoms last week, so rang the doctor.“The doctor advised that he needed to have a Covid test and told him how to get one.

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Glynn warns of 'critical moment' for Dublin over Covid-19

The acting Chief Medical Officer has said now is a critical moment to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Dublin.

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Decoding Operation Twist – the act of RBI during covid-19

Why Twist?The idea is that by purchasing longer-term bonds, the RBI can help drive the bond prices up and yields down (since prices and yields move in opposite directions). At the same time, selling shorter-term bonds should cause their yields to go up (since their prices would fall).

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Concerns as coronavirus cases in UK care homes quadruple in a month

Coronavirus cases in UK care homes have quadrupled in a month, official figures show.

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Naomi Osaka comes back, beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Naomi Osaka of Japan kisses the trophy in celebration after winning her Women's Singles final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Day Thirteen of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tenn NEW YORK - After one errant forehand in the first set of the U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka looked at her coach in the mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium stands with palms up, as if to say, “What the heck is happening?”In response to another wayward forehand against Victoria Azarenka seconds later, Osaka chucked her racket.

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Boris Johnson 'could place pubs under 10pm curfew to curb coronavirus spread'

Boris Johnson could impose a nationwide curfew for pubs and restaurants in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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Jadon Sancho to Man Utd transfer off as club 's*** themselves' over Covid-19 second wave

Manchester United will not happen unless Borussia Dortmund drastically lower their asking price.It comes as a result of the club's fear that a second wave of coronavirus will hit football even harder than the first.The Red Devils have made the England international a top priority in the transfer window with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a huge fan of the player.The 20-year-old has had a simply breathtaking campaign in the Bundesliga, scoring 17 and assisting as many too.United are the most interested, having started laying the groundwork over a transfer for over a year now.However, Dortmund have slapped a £110m asking price on the winger - something the Old Trafford outfit are reluctant to meet.But while Sancho has agreed terms with the Red Devils,

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Pfizer says expects covid vaccine results by next month

COVID-19 vaccine trial to about 44,000 participants while increasing the diversity of the trial population.

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Covid-19 update: India reports more than 90,000 cases for fourth consecutive day

37,02,596 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated, the Union health ministry said.The death toll due to coronavirus in the country rose to 78,586 after 1,114 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in the last 24 hours.Meanwhile, India's covid-19 recovered patients have seen a "steep exponential rise" from 50,000 patients in May to over 36 lakh patients in September which is "nearly" 3.8 times the active cases, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday."India's COVID-19 recoveries have witnessed a steep exponential rise - from 50,000 in May to over 36 lakhs in September. A high level of more than 70,000 recoveries reported every day.

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Covid-19 vaccine 'won't be ready for second wave' says Oxford professor as trial restarts

Covid-19 vaccine at Oxford University started suffering from a neurological disease that prompted developers AstraZeneca to order a “global shutdown” of all tests. The company’s chief executive, Pascal Soriot, reportedly told investors that the woman who had volunteered to take part in the trials was showing signs of an as yet undiagnosed neurological problem.In the same call, reports medical news site Statnews, Soriot revealed that the trial also had to be suspended July after one test subject started experiencing neurological problems.

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Students with high temperature but not Covid +ve will be allowed to take NEET

NEET state nodal officer Polly Patnaik."Yes, the candidates having more than normal body temperature and symptoms of COVID, but not tested positive, will be allowed to appear the examination," Khurda DM S K Mohanty told PTI after the meeting.The District Magistrate also made it clear that as per the guideline, the students who have tested positive for the infection will be given the opportunity to appear in the NEET examination on a later date, through a digital platform.Asked how to deal with the candidates having COVID symptoms, Mohanty said: "Those students will be isolated and be provided seats in separate rooms.

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114 metro commuters penalised for violating Covid-19 norms: Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) official said. All corridors of the DMRC network are now operational and the services will follow the pre-coronavirus time schedule -6 AM to 11 PM.The DMRC said around 200 passengers were counselled for not wearing face masks properly.

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Health Ministry issues post Covid-19 management protocol. Details here

Covid-19 on Saturday, according to data. The country is now recording the highest numbers of new cases, which is well over the 90,000-mark in the last seven days."A holistic approach is required for follow up care and well-being of all post-COVID recovering patients," Health Ministry tweeted.#IndiaFightsCorona Health Ministry issues Post #COVID19 Management Protocol.

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AstraZeneca vaccine trial resumes as coronavirus continues grim march

AstraZeneca and Oxford University announced they had "voluntarily paused" their vaccine trial after a UK volunteer developed an unexplained illness.But on Saturday the trial was given the all clear by British regulators to resume following a safety review.

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Amid strict Covid-19 precautions, nearly 16 lakh students to take NEET today

COVID-19 pandemic.1) In order to maintain social distancing, the NTA has increased the number of exam centres from originally-planned 2,546 to 3,843, while the number of candidates per room has been reduced from earlier 24 to 12.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan pub owners question new liquor sale restrictions

As the number of COVID-19 cases climbed back up in B.C., provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered all nightclubs and banquet halls to shut their doors once again.In addition, all liquor sales in bars, pubs and restaurants must stop at 10 p.m.

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LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres slated to resume after COVID PPDs

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:___STILL ONThe Giants and Padres are scheduled to play the finale of a three-game series even after the first two games were postponed when a member of San Francisco's organization tested positive for the coronavirus. Games set for Friday and Saturday night were called off to allow time for more testing and contact tracing.

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Covid-19 patients must not be denied beds, provided prompt treatment: Health Ministry to hospitals

NEW DELHI : Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Saturday affirmed the government's resolve to ensure that patient of COVID-19 must not be denied beds and must be provided prompt treatment.He said the collective goal must be to have a health system that is available, affordable and accessible to all and the aim of the Centre along with the states was to achieve a mortality rate of less than one per cent.Bhushan inaugurated a virtual conclave for private hospitals providing COVID-19 treatment in the country organised by the ministry in collaboration with FICCI and AIIMS New Delhi."He reiterated the resolve of the Government to ensure that patient of COVID-19 must not be denied beds and must be provided prompt treatment.

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Paul Pogba update provided by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after positive coronavirus test

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given an update on Paul Pogba's fitness after the Manchester United midfielder was sidelined by a positive coronavirus test.

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‘BGT’ Faces Backlash For Joke About Death During The Pandemic

Church Minister Allan Finnegan’s jokes on “Britain’s Got Talent” missed the mark.

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How Covid-19 made flying Business Class feel more like Economy

‘Feels Like Economy’“There’s nobody to help you with your bag, you’re not escorted to your seat, and there’s definitely no pre-flight champagne," said Sandra Lim, who flew business class to Singapore from Los Angeles with Singapore Air late last month. “It feels like it’s reverted back to economy class."Crew wore face masks and eye shields, and avoided contact and shared touch points where possible, Lim said.

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Moria fires prompt swift EU promises on migration policy

Fires have destroyed Greece’s largest migrant camp, and thousands of asylum seekers have been without shelter for days. Redmond Shannon explains who’s being blamed for the fire, and how COVID-19 is hampering efforts to find a solution.

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Concerns of COVID-19 second wave as new cases rise

As Canada’s COVID-19 curve continues to trend upwards, protesters across the country are ignoring restrictions aimed at preventing new infections. Mike Drolet looks at how this could affect future pandemic decisions.

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Canada’s post-secondaries navigate the pandemic

Post-secondary students across Canada are struggling to navigate a different kind of life on campus during the pandemic. Ross Lord looks at the difficult task of balancing normalcy and keeping COVID-19 in check.

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Coronavirus hospital wards 'forced to reopen' to combat surge in covid cases

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxCoronavirus hospital wards are set to reopen in three weeks to combat the surge in covid cases, according to reports.The Nightingale Hospitals created to help the NHS cope are said to be being prepared for new patients from October 2, doctors are believed to have been told unofficially.Those who are helping the NHS by doing cancer screening and routine ultrasound tests are being readied for a second wave, it is claimed.A consultant told the Sunday Mirror: “Plans are in place for Covid wards to be reopened to cope with a fast-rising rate of infections.“More people are going back to work, schools are open and more people are socialising

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Osaka comes back, tops Azarenka at US Open; 3rd Slam title

NEW YORK – After one errant forehand in the first set of the U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka looked at her coach in the mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium stands with palms up, as if to say, “What the heck is happening?” In response to another wayward forehand against Victoria Azarenka seconds later, Osaka chucked her racket.

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Canada adds more than 500 new coronavirus cases on Saturday

coronavirus patients topped 500 Saturday as Canada’s chief medical official expressed concern over the escalation in case counts seen in many provinces.The 515 cases announced Saturday — the vast majority in Ontario and Quebec — bring the national total to 136,038.The deaths of seven more COVID-19 patients were also announced Saturday, while 9,170 people in Canada have succumbed to the illness since the pandemic broke out. About 88 per cent of those diagnosed have recovered, however, and across the country more than 7.1 million tests have been carried out.

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New Brunswick artists host outdoor show as province’s galleries remain closed

With many art galleries still closed under COVID-19 restrictions, artists are hosting their own show outdoors. Megan Yamoah brings us this story on the Olka Collective.

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AP Source: Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football

Big Ten university presidents will meet Sunday to hear a presentation about playing a fall football season after all -- maybe as soon as late October -- amid sharp pressure from parents, players, coaches and even the president to kick off.A person familiar with direct knowledge of the situation said the Big Ten’s Return to Competition Task Force met Saturday, with the medical subcommittee making a presentation to a subgroup of of presidents and chancellors.

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Group calls for more provincial funding in bid to prevent overcrowding on TTC amid pandemic

coronavirus pandemic.“As we know, the buses are packed. In fact, I’ve renamed the Lawrence bus.

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Focus Ontario: Season Premiere

On the season premiere of Focus Ontario, students head back to class amid rising cases of Covid-19 in Ontario. We’re looking at efforts to tamp down infection numbers and keep the kids safe at school.

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Travelling to El Salvador? You’ll need a negative coronavirus test to enter the country

El Salvador said Saturday it plans to reopen airports for international flights starting Sept. 19, but with a twist: incoming passengers will be required to show a negative PCR coronavirus test no more than three days old.

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Stadiums quiet but college football, shows of unity go on

wore a patch designed by linebacker Tomon Fox. The patch featured the raised clenched fist of the Black Lives Matter movement encircled by the words “Peace,” “Justice,” “Freedom,” “Equality” and “Say Their Names.”“We’re more than just athletes,” Fox said.

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COVID-19 pandemic prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats

FILE - Peeps Spooky Friends are individually wrapped ghost, pumpkin, and marshmallow treats that amp up the fun. (Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Peeps treats are going on hiatus for several months — another consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Just Born Quality Confections said it won’t be producing the popular marshmallow sweets for Halloween, Christmas or Valentine’s Day as the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based company prepares for next Easter, PennLive.com reports.RELATED: LA County backs off trick-or-treating ban, but advises strongly against itProduction of the holiday-shaped candies was suspended in the spring as the coronavirus spread across the state.

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Coronavirus: Families march through Wolfville in latest long-term care protest

COVID-19 pandemic, residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities have all experienced some form of lockdown, many confined to their rooms for most hours of the day, and permitted supervised, time-limited visits with select family members once or twice a week.That isolation has resulted in degrading health for many seniors, say their family members, who also want permission to take them on small outings, and for visits home.“My mom is living with significant dementia,” said protester Beverley Harris, whose mother, Jessie Haas, 93, lives at the Wolfville Elms Residential Care Facility.“In the last few weeks, months, most of her conversations to us have been, get me out of this place, I feel like I’m in jail.

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France’s daily coronavirus case total surpasses 10,000 for the first time

France has had 10,561 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Saturday, a new daily record as the number topped 10,000 for the first time.The latest daily count, surpassing the previous record of 9,843 new infections reported on Thursday, highlights a resurgence of the disease in France.The rise led the government to outline additional measures on Friday to avert a return to the general lockdown put in place earlier in the year. Prime Minister Jean Castex promised steps to speed up tests and toughen local measures in high-infection zones.

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College campuses nationwide becoming COVID-19 hotspots

NEW YORK - Across the country, the number of coronavirus cases among college students continues to rise, forcing some colleges and universities like SUNY Oneonta to shut down its campus and send students back home. Officials there blaming parties for the outbreak.“This is proof that the virus has not gone anywhere.

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France's daily Covid-19 cases pass 10,000 for first time

France has had 10,561 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, health authorities said today, a new daily record as the number topped 10,000 for the first time.

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Saskatchewan reports 21 new coronavirus cases

coronavirus on Saturday afternoon, bringing the provincial total to 1,709 cases.The majority of the new cases, 14, are located in the central east region. Another five cases are located in Saskatoon and two cases are in the south west.

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Ryan Reynolds reacts as a doctor places a swab in his nose to be tested for COVID-19

Ever the funny guy, Ryan Reynolds couldn't help but joke about his discomfort during hisCOVID-19 test on Saturday.The 43-year-old actor is getting back to work on the set of Red Notice, and like the rest of the cast and crew, was required to take the test as a precaution before filming got started.Ryan's wife Blake Lively snapped some photos as a doctor performed the test, capturing the actor's reaction.

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Local hockey team making candles to get back on the ice

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on local sports teams. And one determined hockey team is embarking on a fundraiser to ensure it hits the ice this season. Tricia Mason has their story.

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Ryan Reynolds Shares Pics Of Getting Tested For Coronavirus As ‘Red Notice’ Resumes Production

“Red Notice”, an upcoming Netflix action-comedy film starring Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson, began shooting in Atlanta in January.

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17 New COVID-19 cases Saturday, including Brandon school student

COVID-19 identified in the province.That brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive cases in Manitoba to 1,410.

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Newfoundland and Labrador reports 1 confirmed, 1 presumptive coronavirus case

Newfoundland and Labrador are reporting a newly confirmed case of COVID-19, as well as one presumptive case.The confirmed case is a man in his 40s from central Newfoundland who returned to the island following a visit to Alberta, where he was asymptomatic.He has been self-isolating since arriving home, and contact tracing is underway.

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Ryan Reynolds Shares Photos That Blake Lively Took of Him Getting a COVID-19 Test

Ryan Reynolds is going back to work on his movie Red Notice and he had to take a COVID-19 test to make sure he’s safe to be around other people.

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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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