MUMBAI: With the lockdown relaxed considerably in most of India, economic activity is slowly creeping up. The headline services purchasing manager's index (PMI) reading for May was at 12.6, up from the historic low of 5.4 in April.

A reading below 50 denotes contraction while that above shows expansion in activity. This bounce was expected as lockdown restrictions were eased during the second and third phase.

In fact June onwards, excluding big cities, businesses in most regions are expected to resume operations and this number will likely show sharp improvements in the coming months.

The government announced last month that it would slowly allow businesses to open up. Small shops to even malls have now been allowed to reopen beyond

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Irish priest in relief effort for Ethiopian school for deaf children

An Irish Vincentian priest who founded a school for deaf children in an Ethiopian town in 2012 has started a fundraising campaign to assist with the relief effort as students and their families in the region deal with Covid-19.

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Shriram Transport Finance hopes to ride on Unlock 1.0 even as covid-19 puts collections out of gear

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Indian Hotels’ Q4 shows covid stress; ease of travel restrictions key to revival

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As thank you, Regina jeweler gifts Saskatchewan’s top doc with silver knitted vest pin

coronavirus briefings.Last week, Shahab told the Leader-Post he has 12 of them, knitted by family. His sons even have matching vests.

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More medical imaging, surgical services available Tuesday: Saskatchewan Health Authority

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is resuming more medical imaging and surgical services next Tuesday, including some elective surgeries.SHA facilities are operating at about half of their pre-COVID-19 surgical capacities. Over the next few weeks, capacity is expected to expand to up to 70 per cent.

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Tiffany Haddish Opens Up About Attending George Floyd's "Powerful" Memorial Service

Tiffany Haddish opened up about attending George Floyd's memorial service during Tuesday's episode of Late Night. "I decided to go because I was invited," said Haddish.

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Robust demand for air travel spells relief for domestic airlines

NEW DELHI : Airlines are flying at near capacity after India reopened its skies for local travel after more than two months, belying expectations that fear of coronavirus infections will prompt people to skip flights.Flights of IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, are operating at capacity with overbooking in many sectors, according to the latest passenger load data of the airline. GoAir, which resumed operation from 1 June, has reported 70-80% average passenger load factor across sectors and nearly 100% to destinations such as Lucknow and Varanasi.“(IndiGo) flights to and from most metros had near full bookings.

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Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

1,2 Before the COVID-19 pandemic, trends show some increased interest in use of telehealth services by both HCP and patients.3,4,5 However, recent policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced barriers to telehealth access and have promoted the use of telehealth as a way to deliver acute, chronic, primary and specialty care.6 Many professional medical societies endorse telehealth services and provide guidance for medical practice in this evolving landscape.7,8,9 Telehealth can also improve patient health outcomes.10Several telehealth modalities allow HCP and patients to connect using technology to deliver health care:Telehealth services can facilitate public health mitigation strategies during this pandemic by increasing social

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Canadian Blood Services in Regina seeks to fill 500+ appointments by the end of June

National Blood Donor Week continues, Canadian Blood Services across the country, including in Regina, is calling on people to donate.Canadian Blood Services in Regina says it needs to fill more than 500 open appointments by the end of June.Across the country, 24,000 donors are needed. “Demand for blood in the last two weeks has returned to near pre-COVID-19 levels as hospitals resume elective surgeries and procedures that were put on hold due to the pandemic,” said Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services chief supply chain officer and vice-president of donor relations.“Meanwhile, to maintain physical distancing and other safety measures in our donor centres, how much blood we can collect across the country is currently at 90 per cent.

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Coronavirus outbreak: CRA, Service Canada working to determine number of ‘actual’ CERB fraud cases

Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos responded to questions about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and potential fraud cases, saying several Canadians applied quickly for the CERB due to concerns of being unable to make an income, but many of those Canadians have since repaid the double payment that occurred.

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Pandemic swells demand for addiction support services

One of the country's long-established addiction treatment centres has reported a high demand for support from patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Donald Trump brings back many 2016 campaign veterans for 2020 run

Donald Trump loves to relive 2016.He recycles old attack lines once aimed at Hillary Clinton. He recounts the drama of election night, complete with impersonations of stunned news anchors putting state after state (Pennsylvania! Wisconsin!) in the Republican’s column.

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Bengaluru church comes up with drive-in services for COVID times

BENGALURU : A city church will conduct a drive-in worship service on Sunday where the congregation can attend in the comfort of their cars to maintain physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic."For the past 12 weeks, we have been streaming daily devotions and our Sunday services live through our website and social media handles like YouTube and Facebook with great success.

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Unlock: Royal Enfield reopens 90% its dealerships and service centres

NEW DELHI : Royal Enfield, one of India's leading manufacturers of premium motorcycles, on Wednesday announced reopening of almost 90% of its dealerships and services centres as the centre and states ease lockdown to kickstart economic activity.As of today, more than 850 stores and 425 studio stores across India are operational for sales and service.

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South Lanarkshire Council announce extension to recycling centre services

Eastfield - reopened at the beginning of the month with a raft of restrictions in place.

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Prince William Has Been Secretly Volunteering for a Mental Health Crisis Text Service

Kate Middleton and Prince William spoke to volunteers across the U.K. in celebration of Volunteers' Week.

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South Lanarkshire Council announce extension to recycling centre services

East Kilbride's College Milton - reopened at the beginning of the month with a raft of restrictions in place.

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Everton vs Liverpool could be played in Southampton - over 200 miles away

Everton and Liverpool could reportedly be played at Southampton 's St Mary's Stadium instead of Goodison Park. The derby is one of six Premier League fixtures highlighted by police which would potentially need to be played at neutral venues because of health and safety concerns.

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Irish Prison Service submits Covid-19 best practice paper to WHO

The Irish Prison Service has submitted a paper to the World Health Organization as a model of best practice for keeping Covid-19 out of prisons.

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Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back 2016 team

NEW YORK – As anyone who has ever heard him speak knows, President Donald Trump loves to relive 2016.He recycles old attack lines once aimed at Hillary Clinton.

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Senate confirms US Air Force Gen. Charles Brown Jr., first black service chief, in unanimous vote

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 07: Gen. Charles Q.

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‘America’s Got Talent’: Heidi Klum Brings ‘Insanely Good’ Singer To Tears With Golden Buzzer Honour

Cristina Rae is singing her heart out for a chance to make a better life for her and her young son. The powerful vocalist and single mom took to the “America’s Got Talent” stage on Tuesday’s new episode and earned the Golden Buzzer after performing not one but two show-stopping numbers.

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Gigi Hadid auctioning clothes for coronavirus relief efforts

Gigi Hadid is set to auction off two designer items from her personal collection in order to raise money for charity. The 24-year-old model - who is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Zayn Malik - has teamed up with British Vogue to take part in the publication's The Way We Wore auction, which is being set up to raise money for two charities helping to provide relief during the coronavirus pandemic - NHS Charities Together and NAACP.

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'America's Got Talent': Heidi Klum Brings 'Insanely Good' Singer to Tears With Golden Buzzer Honor

stage on Tuesday's new episode and earned the Golden Buzzer after performing not one but two show-stopping numbers.Before Rae took the stage, the judges noticed her toddler, Jeremiah, stepping out from the wings of the stage between auditions, and were charmed by the cute kid.«I kind of want another little one,» Heidi Klum admitted to Sofia Vergara as they smiled at the small child.As Rae took the stage, joined by Jeremiah, the Nashville native was asked why she chose to audition for, and she explained, «I need this to change my life.»As you can see, I'm a single mom and I was living in my vehicle while pregnant. I was [homeless] before I gave birth to my son," Rae shared.

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Senate confirms Gen. Charles Brown Jr., first black service chief, in unanimous vote

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Coronavirus: City of London, Ont., expanding access to some services

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Starting Monday, the City will also be resuming public participation meetings, a committee of adjustment meetings, and public hearings.Other services outlined in the Province of Ontario’s Phase 2 and additional information as more programs and services are restarted will be coming soon.Part of Phase 2 of Ontario’s reopening includes public pools. During a media briefing, London Mayor Ed Holder said they would no be ready to open City pools by next week, but they are working on it.“We are optimistic it will be soon.

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Mint Lite | Concern for Delhi, Mumbai, relief for Airbus and other news of the day

Delhi, Mumbai may see more casesPUBLIC HEALTH experts across the country are warning of the dangers of a reduction in contact tracing as coronavirus cases surge. India reported close to 10,000 new infections in the past 24 hours.

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Video: Ticked off Turkey chases Amazon delivery driver away from DeBary home

DeBARY, Fla. – One Amazon delivery driver says his friends always joked he’d be one of the drivers that ends up on TV one day and due to a recent unusual wild experience that’s coming true.Gary Cervera, who usually delivers on his routes in the Sanford area, was making deliveries in DeBary Saturday when he came across a ticked off turkey.The driver noticed two turkeys walking alongside a house where he had to make a delivery but he didn’t think much of them even when one got closer.

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Hero forecasts rural revival, boosts output

NEW DELHI : Hero MotoCorp Ltd will likely produce over three times more vehicles in June compared with May, said three people aware of the plans, as India’s largest two-wheeler maker sharply ramps up production on expectations of a rebound in rural demand this year.The New Delhi-based company plans to manufacture more than 400,000 motorcycles and scooters this month, up from the 112,000 vehicles it made in May, the people said, requesting anonymity.This month’s production would still lag the 500,000-600,000 two-wheelers Hero MotoCorp produced each month before the company was forced to shut its factories in late March. The plants reopened on 4 May.

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George Floyd Remembered At Final Memorial Service In Houston, Will Be Laid To Rest Next To His Mother

Today, the world says goodbye to George Floyd.

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George Floyd Remembered at Final Memorial Service in Houston, Will Be Laid to Rest Next to His Mother

George Floyd.The last in a series of memorial services for the 46-year-old Minneapolis man, who died in police custody last month, took place at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, with a burial to follow. Floyd will be laid to rest in Pearland, next to his beloved mother.Fountain of Praise co-pastors, Pastor Remus E.

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Amsterdam's red light district and cannabis cafés could be swept away by new rules

cannabis cafés, which together attract up to 20million tourists to the Netherlands capital every year. The city, like so many others around the world, has been under lockdown in a bid to contain the coronavirus pandemic.When the lockdown ends, many locals are hoping that a different Amsterdam will be revealed.

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George Floyd's funeral service is held in Houston

HOUSTON - George Floyd, the black man who was killed in Minneapolis police custody two weeks ago, will be laid to rest today in Pearland, Texas.It's a day Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially proclaimed "George Perry Floyd, Jr. Day."The funeral service, which has been paid for by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, will be held at The Fountain of Praise Church in southwest Houston beginning at 11 a.m.Rev.

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Coronavirus: Feds to spend $8.9M in foreign aid for reproductive health services

COVID-19 pandemic.International Development Minister Karina Gould says the coronavirus pandemic has made access to contraceptives, abortion services and reproductive health care more difficult for women in some countries.

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Covid-19: Maharashtra to create mobile app for OPD services

MUMBAI : Maharashtra government is developing a mobile app or application for its online OPD called e-Sanjivani OPD (out patient department) to resolve difficulties faced by citizens in getting health check-ups and counseling as many private clinics are closed due to the lockdown.

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Here’s the services reopening in Saskatchewan under Phase 3

Saskatchewan has now entered into Phase 3 of its reopen plan, meaning the vast majority of businesses are now permitted to welcome back clients.“It is our hope that the economic activity will increase,” said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, “and many that have not been able to work over the last number of weeks will now have an opportunity to do so.”Beginning June 8, customers will now be able to attend all remaining personal care services, including: estheticians, tattoo and piercing parlors, make-up applications, electrologists, nail services, and tanning salons.

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George Floyd's funeral service to be held in Houston

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Hotels 'should avoid' offering buffet-style service under new guidelines

Fáilte Ireland has published a set of operational guidelines to help hotels, restaurants and pubs prepare for the reopening of the tourism and hospitality sector in less than three weeks time.

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Toyota Kirloskar launches flexible EMI for car purchase, servicing

NEW DELHI : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Tuesday launched a new payment option scheme which allows customers to convert payment for purchasing car and servicing into EMI of nine months or more at lower interest rates.The flexible EMI option is aimed at assisting customers in realising their car buying aspirations and in upkeeping the car maintenance, the company said in a release.Along with the payment scheme, TKM also announced launch of 'Toyota Official WhatsApp' communication for seamless interface with customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.Under the payment option, customers can own a Toyota vehicle or service it with flexible options to convert the payment into EMI of 3/6/9 months and so on.The payment scheme comes with attractive

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Australia’s Concerts, Sports Industries Unite to Revive Live Entertainment Sector

Australia’s live music community has formed an alliance with the sports industry to guide events out of the darkest days of the lockdown.

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Home and Away bombshell Kate Ritchie looks unrecognisable 12 years after she left soap

Home and Away star Kate Richie is rocking a bold new look in the years since she left our screens.

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PAN card, Aadhaar card linking deadline this month. 5 things to know

NEW DELHI : Keeping in mind the situation arising out of the spread of coronavirus and the resultant lockdown, the finance ministry had extended the deadline to link PAN card with Aadhaar card for the tenth time. The last date to link PAN with Aadhaar is now June 30.

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In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks

SAO PAULO – As many countries gingerly start lifting their lockdown measures, experts worry that a further surge of the coronavirus in under-developed regions with shaky health systems could undermine efforts to halt the pandemic, and they say more realistic options are needed.Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, India and Pakistan are among countries easing tight restrictions, not only before their outbreaks have peaked but also before any detailed surveillance and testing system is in place to keep the virus under control. That could ultimately have devastating consequences, health experts warn.“Politicians may be desperate to get their economies going again, but that could be at the expense of having huge numbers of people die,” said Dr.

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Unlock 2: Immunity-boosting menus are the new normal as restaurants open up

kudampuli fish curry—these are just some of the newest additions to restaurant menus across India. With the easing of lockdown restrictions and eateries finally opening up, people are aching to step out for a meal but without compromising on their immunity.

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Interim Guidance for Syringe Services Programs

1 During this time, it is critical that SSPs have the capacity to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and clients. This guidance describes actions for jurisdictional public health authorities, as well as SSPs, to support the health and well-being of their staff and the clientele they serve.

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Grammy winning artist Bonnie Pointer passes away aged 69; Singer's sister confirms the news

The year 2020 has really not been a good one. While the Coronavirus pandemic has been engulfing the entire world, numerous tragedies and disasters have been happening every day leaving people grief-stricken.

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Alberta physiotherapists face challenges in getting services to clients amid COVID-19 pandemic

Physiotherapists are facing hurdles in how they deliver their services. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, some are urging caregivers to make sure their loved ones are still getting the help they need.

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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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