For motion picture exhibitors laid low by COVID-19, the resurrection of the drive-in theater is more an exercise in desperation than nostalgia, a back-to-the-future gambit seeking to dip into the only safe-space revenue stream for theatrical cinema.

Of course, catering to moviegoers encased in vehicles has the added appeal of avoiding the nightmarish protocols that theaters under roofs must abide by: socially distanced seating, masking of moviegoers, and disinfecting the premises.

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Covid-19: West Bengal sees highest one-day spike with 895 cases; tally past 22k

Kolkata: West Bengal on Sunday registered the highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with 895 new infections, while the death toll due to the disease reached 757 after a record of 21 deaths, the health department said.With 895 new coronavirus cases, the tally of people infected with the virus has reached 22,126 in the state. The total number of active cases stands at 6,658.So far, a total of 5,41,088 samples have been tested for COVID-19 in the state.According to the Union Health Ministry, India has reported 6,73,165 COVID-19 cases including 2,44,814 active cases, 4,09,083 recovered and 19,268 deaths as of Sunday.

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Now, local masks that claim to kill the covid-19 virus

Lab certificatesThe I Shield mask has six layers. The outermost and innermost layers have a patent-pending tekFABRIK infused with an IS 212 molecule.

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths rise by 19 as daily drop shows signs of slowing

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 19 as a steady decline in fatalities in recent weeks shows signs of slowing.

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First-ever Calgary Stampede drive-thru pancake breakfast puts the boots to COVID-19 gloom

2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled for first time in over 100 years amid COVID-19 But the 2020 version is drive-thru — a hard-to-imagine change for Calgarians who have been socializing over pancakes for years.“We love it,” said Stampede Caravan Committee chair Chris Haywood. “Our smiles are just as big as everyone else’s.

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Kansas newspaper's post equates mask mandate with Holocaust

mask order aimed at stemming the spread of the coronavirus took effect. It's drawn several hundred comments, many of the strongly critical.Publisher Dane Hicks, who is also Anderson County's GOP chairman, told The Associated Press on Saturday that he would answer emailed questions about the cartoon once he could reach a computer.

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Kerala reports highest single-day spike of 240 new Covid-19 cases; tally past 5k

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's COVID-19 tally breached the 5,000 mark on Saturdaywith 240 fresh cases being reported, the highest single day surge so far.

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Screenings resume at B.C. movie theatres with new COVID-19 precautions

COVID-19 restart plan.Movie giant Cineplex is opening eight theatres around the province Friday, while Landmark Cinemas is opening 13.Vancouver’s independent Rio Theatre resumed screenings on Thursday, with a capacity of 50 people in its 400-plus seat theatre. Coronavirus: Eight Cineplex movie theatres in B.C.

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Brie Larson Talks Mental Health & Movie Roles She Didn’t Get In First Video On Her New YouTube Channel

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The cinemas are still closed, but here are great Fourth of July movies you can watch at home

Actor, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda is seen on stage during "Hamilton" GRAMMY performance for The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Richard Rodgers Theater on February 15, 2016 in New York City.

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Coronavirus: Drive-thru testing at Kinsmen Civic Centre extended another 2 weeks in Peterborough

coronavirus testing clinic at the Kinsmen Civic Centre will continue next week.The clinic will be open on weekdays from Monday, July 6, to Friday, July 17.The health unit says those wishing to be tested on weekends can call the COVID-19 assessment centre at PRHC at 705-876-5086 to book an appointment.The hours of that assessment centre will also be changing as of July 6. The centre will soon be open 8 a.m.

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Organigram lays off 220 people, expects drop in revenue

COVID-19 pandemic.The company said that represents about 25 per cent of its workforce.A news release said the company will move forward with 433 employees at its facility in Moncton and 609 employees overall, including 84 who are described as being on “temporary layoff who may be recalled if and when needed as the business requires.”“These decisions are never easy to make, but we are committed to ensuring the company is appropriately sized relative to market conditions,” Organigram CEO Greg Engel said in the release.

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Man shot in driveway in Southwest Philadelphia in critical condition, police say

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a 39-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was shot in the stomach in the rear driveway of a home in Southwest Philadelphia early Friday morning.According to police, the shooting happened outside a residence on the 6200 block of Chestnut Street sometime after 2:30 a.m.MORE: Police: Man fatally shot while on bike in North PhiladelphiaResponding officers brought the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was placed in critical condition. Investigators have not said what sparked the shooting.

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People who like post-apocalyptic films cope better with pandemics, study suggests

The Guardian. He likened the benefit to playing tag: “It’s not like you’re thinking, ‘This is what I’ll do when someone chases me’, but you’re building the knowledge you can draw on later even if it’s outside your conscious awareness.”Scrivner added that he believe people are drawn to apocalyptic movies because they give viewers a safe way to experience the chaos of social breakdown.For the study, researchers questioned 310 volunteers about their film preferences and viewing histories.

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First drive-in 'coronavirus safe' theatre venue to open in Manchester

A drive inside 'coronavirus safe' theatre venue is set to open in Manchester.Creators of immersive musical theatre productions, Beyond Theatre, have created the world's first Covid compliant venue concept that will house live theatre and music.The plans show a raised stage in the centre of the venue, where cars are directed to their dedicated space.Audiences may leave their vehicle, only on the driver's side, entering their own isolated area.Using folding chairs, which are readily available, audience members can leave their cars and soak up the atmosphere generated from a live show. There will always be a car between parties, which follows compliance to social distancing and the sides of the Megatent are mainly unenclosed.One of Beyond

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Michael Bay-produced pandemic movie Songbird slapped with 'Do Not Work' order by SAG-AFTRA

The star-studded cast of the pandemic-themed film Songbird was released last week to much fanfare.But on Thursday, the production backed by Michael Bay was slapped with a 'Do Not Work' order by actors union SAG-AFTRA.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move came because it failed to comply to the signatory process and 'have not been transparent about their safety protocols.' Issues: The actors union SAG-AFTRA issued a 'Do Not Work' order to its members for the Michael Bay-produced pandemic movie Songbird on Thursday.

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SAG-AFTRA Is Telling Actors Not to Work on Michael Bay's Pandemic Movie 'Songbird'

SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, has issued a “do not work” order for the upcoming pandemic thriller Songbird, which is being produced by Michael Bay.

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Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer

(Courtesy: Walmart) Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.The retailer announced partnering with Tribeca Enterprises to show a selection of films beginning in August, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to force the public to socially distance.With many traditional movie theaters remaining closed across the country, drive-ins have seen a resurgence in popularity.The Walmart drive-in theaters will run through October, and will offer car-side food and drink service as well.The company said the family-friendly events will showcase hit movies along with special appearances from filmmakers and celebrities.AdvertisementLocations and a list of films to be shown have not yet been released. L

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Tom Hanks calls out those refusing to wear masks amid COVID-19: ‘Shame on you’

Tom Hanks is scolding Americans who refuse to wear face masks as COVID-19 spikes across the country.The actor and his wife, Rita Wilson, both tested positive for the killer virus in March (2020), and both have become advocates for healthcare experts attempting to slow the pandemic again following a case increase in recent days.And the Oscar winner is now urging all Americans to take preventative measures and health guidelines more seriously.“There’s really only three things we can do in order to get to tomorrow: Wear a mask, social distance, wash our hands,” Hanks said during a virtual press conference for his new film Greyhound.“Those things are so simple, so easy, if anybody cannot find it in themselves to practice those three very basic

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Adopt a Pet: New Hope Dog Rescue drop and go fundraiser with SARCAN

In this week’s Adopt a Pet, we meet Loretta, a five-month old energetic puppy looking for a new home – joining a lot of new puppies at New Hope Dog Rescue in June.

Delaware remove whipping post display from state grounds

GEORGETOWN, Del. - Delaware officials have removed a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will bring down the 8-foot (2.4-meter) concrete post located outside the Old Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown on Wednesday and place it in a Dover storage unit with other historical artifacts, according to a statement issued by the agency Tuesday.Officials said the post would be removed in response to calls from the community and “in recognition of the violence and racial discrimination that its display signified.”MORE: City to ask art commission to approve removal of Columbus statue in South Philadelphia, mayor says“Such

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Ontario reports 302 new coronavirus cases over past 2 days

coronavirus over the past two days, bringing the provincial total to 35,370.Case numbers weren’t reported on Wednesday due to Canada Day.Eight deaths have also been confirmed since Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 2,680.“Yesterday, Ontario added 149 cases of #COVID19. Today, the province is reporting 153 new cases,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.

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Winslow Township police investigate multiple drive-by shootings

WINSLOW TWP. N.J. - Police are investigating three drive-by shootings that happened over a month's span.Winslow Township police released video they found on social media in hopes of identifying the people involved. The footage from Tuesday night shows a large fight breaking out on Lyric Court.A couple of hours later, police say someone drove by and fired gunshots — a stray bullet struck a house, and one lodged into a wall just one foot from where a child was sleeping. Another shooting happened in the same neighborhood in early June and just two weeks ago, police were called to nearby Hopewell Lane to investigate a fight that ended with five rounds fired in broad daylight.

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Arrest made in Cascade Oaks Drive homicide in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An arrest has been made in the Cascade Oaks Drive homicide in Orange County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Alexander Martinez-Perez, 42, is facing a first-degree murder charge, attempted first-degree murder and burglary with battery.The Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a home on the 8300 block of Cascade Oaks Drive on June 22 while deputies and Orlando Police were investigating a hit-and-run crash.The Sheriff’s Office said officers with the Orlando Police responded to the home because a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash was registered to the address.On June 26, deputies identified the victim as Jon Payne, 68.This is a developing story.

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Naked Attraction to start filming post-coronavirus with 'social-distancing' pods

Channel 4 are believed to be kick-starting the latest series of hit show Naked Attraction.Despite the government issuing warnings to wear face coverings in public places, romantic hopefuls will be ditching their clothes in a bid to find love.The x-rated show will be amongst the first shows to start the filming process, all thanks to its coronavirus friendly format.Execs at the show, which is produced by Studio Lambert, have given the go-ahead for host Anna Richardson to play matchmaker in just a matter of weeks.Sources claim that bosses believe that they can follow the safe social distancing rules due to the fact hopefuls stand in individual pods.Speaking to The Sun, an insider said: "Surprisingly Naked Attraction has a great Covid-19

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Huge daily jump pushes global COVID-19 total past 10.5 million

With the world total now topping 10.5 million COVID-19 cases, pandemic activity continues to accelerate, with more than 160,000 cases a day reported each day this past week, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.

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Montrealers come together for Canada Day with food drive

With Canada Day celebrations not being held this year due to COVID-19, many Montrealers found different ways to come together. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, some are helping the city’s most vulnerable.

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Newsom: Restaurants, bars, movie theaters must close again in 19 California counties

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday tightened coronavirus restrictions for most of California, as a COVID-19 surge and more deaths have been reported ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Newsom told 19 counties to close their indoor operations, like bars, wine tasting rooms, zoos, restaurants and movie theaters for at least three weeks. The list includes Contra Costa County, Santa Clara and Solano counties in the Bay Area, as well as Los Angeles County.

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‘Ghost fleas’ bring toxic mercury up from the depths of prairie lakes

Erik StokstadHow toxic mercury moves through the environment—and accumulates in the fish that people eat—has been known for decades. Now, scientists have discovered an unexpected way that the neurotoxin circulates in lakes, hitching a late-night ride inside small predatory crustaceans dubbed “ghost fleas.” The finding helps explain why some lake fish contain surprising amounts of mercury.

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing coming to Orlando Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. – Following the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the city of Orlando plans to open additional, free mobile coronavirus testing sites next week.COVID-19 mobile testing sites will operate on Wednesday at various locations throughout the city. No symptom criteria need to be met and testing is free to everyone, but appointments are required.The first drive-thru site opens July 8 at Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place.

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Cinemark pushes ahead with phased reopening of movie theaters amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic

Cinemark news release. Elevated cleaning and safety standards will be put in place in what Cinemark says is a bid to make moviegoers feel at ease amid the ongoing pandemic that had sickened more than 2.6 million people and killed more than 127,000 in the U.S.

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WHO: Over 160,000 coronavirus cases reported every day in past week

The global coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the World Health Organization has said, pointing out that June saw more than half of all cases reported since the start of the pandemic.

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Delaware to remove whipping post display from state grounds

Credit: DHCA GEORGETOWN, Del. - Delaware officials are set to remove a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will bring down the 8-foot (2.4-meter) concrete post located outside the Old Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown on Wednesday and place it in a Dover storage unit with other historical artifacts, according to a statement issued by the agency Tuesday.Officials said the post would be removed in response to calls from the community and “in recognition of the violence and racial discrimination that its display signified.”MORE: City to ask art commission to approve removal of Columbus statue in

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Quebec coronavirus cases top 55,500 as hospitalizations continue to drop

coronavirus infections and deaths, topped 55,500 cases as of Wednesday.The province recorded an additional 66 COVID-19 cases from the previous day, for a total of 55,524 since the pandemic first bore down in March.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The health crisis has killed 5,527 Quebecers — representing more than half of Canada’s death toll. On Wednesday, 24 new fatalities were reported in the province.The number of hospitalizations dropped by 13 from Tuesday for a total of 422.

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 176 in past 24 hours - another 829 people test positive

coronavirus in hospitals, care homes and the wider community - but not suspected cases.A further 50 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 28,759, NHS England said.Patients were aged between 52 and 97 years old.

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It is an 'illusion' the UK is past the worst of the coronavirus epidemic, scientist warns

coronavirus epidemic, a leading scientist has warned amid fears that other towns and cities could follow Leicester into local lockdown.

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Film promotion, marketing budgets to take a 20-30% hit post covid

NEW DELHI : The aggressive marketing campaigns for Bollywood’s top movie titles, some of which extend over a couple of months, are expected to take a significant hit post covid as studios and producers deal with limited cash flows, slashing budgets by 20-30%.“Logically, anything that requires physical interaction or engagement will go under the axe given the reasoning against gathering of crowds and the threat to everyone’s health," said Shikha Kapur, chief operating officer, studios, Eros International Media Ltd.

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How Mumbai's Dharavi contains Covid-19 pandemic

Mumbai's Dharavi offers a rare glimmer of hope with new infections shrinking, thanks to an aggressive strategy that focused on "chasing the virus, instead of waiting for disaster", according to city official Kiran Dighavkar.The sprawling slum has long been a byword for the financial capital's bitter income disparities -- with Dharavi's estimated one million people scraping a living as factory workers or maids and chauffeurs to Mumbai's well-heeled residents.With a dozen people typically sleeping in a single room, and hundreds using the same public toilet, authorities realised early that standard practices would be of little use."Social distancing was never a possibility, home isolation was never an option, and contact tracing was a huge

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Mint Covid Tracker: Karnataka reports biggest jump in active cases, deaths over past week

medical capacity and overburdened health system. Over the past few weeks, new infections and deaths have been rising faster in India than in most other badly-hit countries.

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AMC pushes back movie theater reopening to end of July

ORLANDO, Fla. – AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S.

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Two Saskatchewan Cineplex theatres reopening Friday

Saskatchewan moving to final Phase 4 reopening schedule in July Cineplex communications executive director Sarah Van Lange said the company has been brainstorming a reopening plan since theatres closed months ago at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.Showtimes will be spaced out to reduce crowds, and guests are asked to show up no earlier than 15 minutes before a movie.

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Brevard County Commission rejects mask mandate proposal, recommends businesses post signs

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – In a contentious special county commission meeting Tuesday, Brevard County leaders rejected the proposal for a county-wide face covering requirement.Chairman Bryan Lober raised the proposal for discussion, suggesting masks should be required inside businesses.

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Coronavirus: Eight Cineplex movie theatres in B.C. to reopen Friday

COVID-19 pandemic.The Toronto-based movie theatre company said Tuesday it plans to reopen multiple theatres across Canada, including the following in B.C.:The theatre chain said it anticipates the majority of its theatres to reopen throughout July, including its 16 other locations in the province. Movie theatres are starting to reopen — but are they safe? Safety measures in place will include reduced seating capacity, enhanced cleaning protocols, and hand sanitizing stations.

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‘Real threat to food security’: pandemic blamed for drop in Okanagan’s fruit production

coronavirus pandemic.“If supplies fall, which it apparently is going to because that’s what growers have indicated, then the prices will go up,” said Glen Lucas, general manager of the B.C.

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