NEW DELHI : As states begin to lift restrictions, travel and tourism players have started collaborating with social media influencers to woo prospective clients.

From private companies such as Airbnb, Indigo and Novotel Hotels to state tourism board of Madhya Pradesh, have been running campaigns featuring popular celebrities and social media influencers across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.These campaigns focus on safety measures in a bid to ally myths around risks of travel during the covid-19 pandemic, while promoting staycations and taking road trips to nearby destinations.“Travel companies are fighting for survival and these campaigns are aimed at boosting confidence and inspire people to travel if not immediately then at least couple.

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India may get COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021: Report

NEW DELHI : As COVID-19 vaccine trials move ahead at a break-neck speed, an approved vaccine is likely to hit the Indian market by the first quarter of 2021, Bernstein said in a report.Globally, there are 4 candidates that are close to approval by the end of 2020 or early 2021.Through partnerships, India has access to two of those – AZ/Oxford's viral vector vaccine and Novavax's protein subunit vaccine."Phase I/II data looks promising for both in terms of safety and the vaccine's ability to elicit an immune response," it said.

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China approves COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use: Report

BEIJING: Sinovac Biotech coronavirus vaccine candidate CoronaVac was approved in July for emergency use as part of a programme in China to vaccinate high-risk groups such as medical staff, a person familiar with the matter said.China National Biotec Group (CNBG), a unit of state-owned pharmaceutical giant China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), also said it had obtained emergency use approval for a coronavirus vaccine candidate in social media platform WeChat on Sunday.CNBG, which has two vaccine candidates in phase 3 clinical trials, did not say which of its vaccines had been cleared for emergency use.China has been giving experimental coronavirus vaccines to high-risk groups since July, and a health official told state media in

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CLAT 2020 examination date postponed in view of Covid-19 pandemic

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2020 has been postponed from previous date of 7 September. The CLAT examination has now been rescheduled for 28 September.

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Antiviral drug used to treat cats also works against coronavirus, say scientists

TORONTO : A drug used to cure a deadly viral disease in cats may be effective as a treatment for humans against the novel coronavirus, according to a study that may lead to the development of new therapeutics to treat COVID-19.According to the research, published in the journal Nature Communications, the drug is effective at inhibiting viral replication in lab-grown cells infected with the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2."This drug is very likely to work in humans, so we're encouraged that it will be an effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19 patients," said Joanne Lemieux, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Alberta.The scientists noted that the drug interferes with the virus' ability to replicate, and may help end

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Now, MBBS courses to have module on pandemic management

COVID-19.It is expected that the pandemic management module extending from foundation course to the final year undergraduate programme will help in ensuring the creation of an Indian medical graduate "who will serve humanity as doctor, leader and healer in bleak times such as occurrence of a pandemic", the board of governors (BoG) in supersession of the Medical Council of India (MCI) said.The move has been triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and aims to prepare doctors for challenges posed by emerging diseases.The document containing details of the module to be adopted by colleges has been put together by a team of experts and the academic cell of the MCI."This pandemic management module is designed to ensure that MBBS students acquires

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Covid-19 Vaccine hesitancy is a growing concern for researchers, Health Official

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Scientists and drugmakers are beginning efforts to overcome Americans’ safety and other concerns about Covid-19 vaccines, while US health authorities ready a campaign to encourage widespread uptake.As vaccine candidates advance closer to US authorization, health and industry officials want to make sure as many people as possible get vaccinated to reach the level, known as herd immunity, that would protect even people who aren’t immunized.Yet large percentages of Americans, including those at high risk of contracting the virus, are reluctant, skeptical or opposed to taking a vaccine, according to surveys and researchers.

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Coronavirus: Parents brace for school, work disruptions ahead of uncertain school year

COVID, but you’re going to be keeping someone home, like, all the time,” says Trousdale, whose kids are set to enter grades 1 and 4.“That’s a big reason why I (also) don’t want to send them back — because then at least I know what my day holds. I can make a plan.”A little over two weeks from her school’s start date, various guidance plans are still evolving, leaving Trousdale with many questions about how COVID-19 precautions will disrupt learning for kids, work schedules for adults, and where and how to get tested, if needed.

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Smash Mouth gig linked to rise of coronavirus cases as band yelled 'f**k Covid' to crowd

A Smash Mouth concert that took place earlier this month is now being linked to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the US.

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Florida man, woman accused of seeking coronavirus loans for nonexistent businesses

MIAMI – A South Florida man and woman are accused of trying to obtain $1.1 million in federal coronavirus relief loans for businesses that didn't exist.Latoya Stanley, 38, and Johnny Philus, 33, who are neighbors in Miami, were charged in a complaint unsealed Wednesday with wire fraud and making false statements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said in a news release.The complaint alleges that Stanley claimed to employ 18 people for a beauty supply business and five for a farm at her Miami home.

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Despite talks, no deal in sight for new round of $1,200 direct payments to Americans

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows resumed talks Thursday over a stalled COVID-19 aid package, but the outlook for any swift resolution appeared bleak as President Donald Trump’s team and congressional Democrats have been unable to agree on a compromise.Pelosi said she told Meadows the Democrats would be willing to meet halfway — at $2.2 trillion — a slight reduction from her last proposal before talks collapsed earlier this month. The White House, which has stuck with its initial $1 trillion offer, had no immediate response.“We have said again and again that we’re willing to meet them in the middle — $2.2 trillion.

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Manitobans make the best of a summer of coronavirus: ‘It’s been different’

COVID-19 continuing to rise here at home and around the world, summer vacation plans changed quickly for many in Manitoba as borders between provinces and into the U.S. closed and public health orders put restrictions on businesses.

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GOP convention takeaways: RNC speakers light on pandemic, heavy on other fears

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump refused to allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for the Republican National Convention. He ordered up a scene never before seen at the White House: an American president using the South Lawn as the official backdrop for such overtly political activity.

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Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August

FILE - A health worker takes a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 testing site at St. John's Well Child and Family Center, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.

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Decoded: Why women have less severe covid symptoms than men

WASHINGTON : Scientists have found a possible explanation for why men may have a greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age.The researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in the US pointed to female sex hormone estrogen's role in lowering the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme2 (ACE2) in the heart, which may modulate the severity of COVID-19 in women.The study, published in the journal Current Hypertension Reports, reviewed preclinical data on sex-specific hormone activity, especially estrogen."We know that coronavirus affects the heart and we know that estrogen is protective against cardiovascular disease in women, so the most likely explanation seemed to be hormonal

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Lanark boss Colin Slater doubts league kick-off over lack of Covid guidance

confirmed an October 10 start date, but admit there are major issues still be resolved.

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Sadie Robertson on how faith has guided her through fame, marriage and the pandemic

Sadie Robertson became a public figure when she was just a young teenager. The "Duck Dynasty" star started filming the hit reality TV show when she was 14 years old and then landed a spot on "Dancing with the Stars" at 17.

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Sex workers show off 'safe romps' to avoid catching coronavirus in steamy pics

coronavirus pandemic in bizarre pictures.The pair, who were fully clothed and wearing masks, were snapped at a protest outside Dusseldorf’s state Parliament in western Germany.They brought along a bed and showed off several positions, with hand sanitiser nearby and a sign reading “red light on”.Photographers and baffled members of the public gathered to watch it unfold.Others arrived with signs saying “sell sex, hate sexism” and “sex work is real work”.Sex work, legal in Germany but regulated, was banned in mid-March in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus.Protests earlier occurred in Hamburg and Berlin as the country eased lockdown restrictions but omitted brothels.In Berlin, they were allowed to reopen this month – but customers

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New Health Passport Ireland app to help manage Covid-19 testing

A pilot of a new app and digital platform has launched which aims to make it easier for businesses and individuals to manage Covid-19 testing.

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Is It safe to travel again? Your coronavirus questions answered

As countries begin to reopen, is there any place abroad where I can travel right now?Yes, though still not easily.On Aug. 6, the U.S.

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GMB's Dr Hilary Jones explains big differences between Covid-19 and school bug

coronavirus and a common school bug. The Good Morning Britain regular tried to reassure parents that "there is no need to panic" as he described the differences.

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Coronavirus: The migrant worker crisis on Canadian farms

Between fatal COVID-19 outbreaks and allegations of food insecurity as well as cramped living conditions, advocates say there is a national emergency for migrant farm workers in Canada. Jasmine Pazzano explains.

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Cases of Covid-19 reported in 19 childcare services since June

Nineteen childcare services have notified authorities about confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the nine weeks since the sector re-opened.

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Akers, Premas note positive proof-of-concept data of Covid-19 vaccine

Sign up here for GlobalData's free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know.Akers Biosciences and Premas Biotech have reported positive proof-of-concept data from animal studies of their PRAK-03202 vaccine candidate against Covid-19. A four-week test in mice met its primary endpoints of safety and immune response, said the companies.

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Call to ramp up COVID-19 home test kit availability for people in rural areas

Residents offered COVID-19 tests hundreds of miles away after spike in demand“I have raised this matter with UK Government ministers, but I fear it will be too late in this particular case, as home testing should be carried out at the very latest by day four of symptoms having first developed.“I am keen to ensure that nobody else is put in a position of not being able to access a home testing kit if they cannot practically get to a testing site.”Councillor Williamson added: “People in Highland Perthshire are at a significant disadvantage in terms of being geographically much further away from testing centres than most other people in Scotland.“Whether it be not having a private vehicle, or the increased costs involved in getting to testing

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Trump says India 2nd largest country to conduct COVID-19 tests after US

India.“We developed a wide array of effective treatments, including a powerful antibody treatment known as convalescent plasma," he said on Thursday night.“You saw that on Sunday night when we announced that we'll save thousands and thousands of lives. Thanks to advances, we have pioneered the fatality rate.

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Slight rise in patients in hospital with Covid-19

The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 is 30, an increase of two on the previous day.

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These are the 10 most deadliest places in the world for coronavirus right now

virus restrictions in May, new Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti, a U.K.-educated former finance minister, tightened social-distancing measures in July in an effort to control the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Hoti himself tested positive this month, though has now returned to work.The current 140-160 new cases a day could be a “plateau," according to Sergei Koryak, the World Health Organization’s liaison officer in Pristina, Kosovo’s capital.

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Lucy Kennedy: Living with Lucy gets a pandemic makeover

are different.’We’ll be getting a double dose of her on our TVs if she gets her way as she stated, ‘I don’t see why the two couldn’t happen moving forward.’While Living with Lucy gives us the chaos of running around with each celebrity, she says, ‘With Lodging with Lucy people will get a more in-depth interview with the celebrity. There’s less movement obviously because we’re not running around the place.’They’re staying close to home with guests due to travel restrictions but it’s a positive for the host as she enthused, ‘It’s great interviewing Irish guests, it’s easier.

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Dr Hilary Jones shares vital differences in signs between Covid-19 and school bug

Dr Hilary Jones has looked to becalm parents ahead of children returning to schools by outlining the differences between Covid-19 and contracting a school 'bug'.

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Coronavirus 'hasn't killed a single healthy child in the UK' new study claims

A new study of coronavirus patients claims not a single healthy child has died from the disease in the UK.

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Why Japan ordered covid vaccines four times its entire population

'HOPE FOR A MIRACLE'Some critics contend that Japan's rush to secure supplies is driven largely by a political desire to show the world it is fully committed to hosting the Games. "The plan is, hope for a miracle and then capitalise on that miracle," said Michael Cucek, a political science professor at Temple University Japan.

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Kyle Rittenhouse charged with murder in shooting deaths of protesters in Kenosha

Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide, one count of first-degree reckless homicide, one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment.

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Immune response of women to covid better than that of men, claim studies

Nature Journal and conducted by Women's Health Research at Yale University has found that men are more likely to suffer from severe illness and die of covid-19 than women.In this study, the researchers found that female patients mounted significantly more robust T-cell activation than male patients during SARS-CoV-2 infection, which was sustained in old age.T-cells, also known as T-lymphocytes, are one of the major components of the adaptive immune system of human body.

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Will produce Covid vaccine by this year end or sooner, says Donald Trump

vaccine before the end of this year or maybe even sooner. We will defeat the virus and the pandemic, and emerge stronger than ever before," he added.Trump further informed that three vaccines are in the final stage adding that the US "would crush the virus"."We have three different vaccines in the final trial stage.

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Opinion | Covid-19 and the rise of the Indian anti-maskers

papads to fight covid-19. And thankfully it had not turned into a Bharatiya Janata Party vs Congress issue, unlike the US, where it quickly calcified into a Democrat-Republican issue.

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New data reveals where the COVID-19 cases are in B.C.

Provincial health officials have provided new data showing where the novel coronavirus is in B.C. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey reports.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest August 27, 2020

Department of Health: Four Additional Deaths Reported and 306 New COVID-19 CasesThree O‘ahu women and one (1) O‘ahu man, all who had been hospitalized with underlying medical conditions raise the coronavirus death toll in Hawai‘i to 55. Two of the women are in the 70 to 79-year-old age group and the other woman and the man are 80-years or older.Today’s daily positivity rate for Hawaiʻi is 12% (306-cases divided by 2,478-tests). While the total number of cases reported today seems higher, the current percent of positive cases (6.8%) is approximately the same because cases are reporting earlier illness onsets and earlier specimen collection dates.

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Amid covid anxiety, some astrologers see a big jump in their business

NEW DELHI : In his golden-hued office, decked out with peacock feathers and crystal balls, Indian mystic healer and astrologer Sanjay Sharma is busy offering his clients a peek into their future as the COVID-19 pandemic has muddied their present."Right now people are really frightened about their future," said Sharma, with flowing hair and a big vermilion dot on his forehead, as smouldering incense sticks spread their fragrance over an Apple laptop on his desk."How will they survive? Will they have their jobs or not? Will their business survive or not," he added.Indians are flocking to astrologers, tarot card readers and faith healers as they seek to know what lies ahead and find solutions to current health, financial and mental problems in

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Considerations for Use of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in Nursing Homes

Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2Interim Guidance for Rapid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2Interim SARS-CoV-2 Testing Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare PersonnelInterim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2Interpreting Results of Diagnostic TestsThis document provides a summary of considerations for use of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) antigen testing in nursing homes and is intended for nursing home providers and state and local public health departments.Antigen tests are available as point-of-care (POC) diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2. They have a rapid turnaround time, which is critical to the identification of SARS-CoV-2 infection and rapid implementation of infection prevention and control

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Trump formally accepts Republican re-nomination from RNC stage at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump accepted his party's renomination on a massive White House South Lawn stage Thursday night, breaking with tradition by using the executive mansion as a political backdrop and defying pandemic guidelines to address a tightly packed, largely maskless crowd.As crises churned outside the gates, Trump painted an optimistic vision of America’s future, including an eventual triumph over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 175,000 people, left millions unemployed and rewritten the rules of society.

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Crowd of 1,500, many without masks, packed onto White House South Lawn amid pandemic for Trump's RNC speech

Ivanka Trump, daughter and Advisor to the US president speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn of the White House on August 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDA WASHINGTON (AP) - It was a stunning scene in a country where parents and children have been laid to rest without their loved ones present, schools have gone to online-only learning and businesses have shut their doors to halt the spread of the coronavirus.On Thursday night, about 1,500 people gathered on the South Lawn of the White House so President Donald Trump could accept his party’s nomination for reelection in front of a roaring crowd.

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At RNC, UFC’s Dana White praises Trump’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES - Just a few days before the final night of the 2020 Republican National Convention, UFC President Dana White expressed a serious lack of concern for criticism from those who have opposed his endorsement of President Donald Trump. “That s--t doesn’t bother me,” White said, according to MMA Junkie. “Listen, this is America.

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LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson celebrated amid protests, PPDs

sometimes awkward — display of activism by players this week. Ten games were postponed over Wednesday and Thursday as players joined athletes from other pro sports in redirecting attention toward racial injustice after a Black man was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last weekend.

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Coronavirus: TDSB provides behind-the-scenes look at COVID-19 school preparations

Ontario government released guidelines for dealing with COVID-19 cases in schools, the largest board in the province offered a look inside two of its schools.The Toronto District School Board invited media as well as some students.It also came the day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made official a cash infusion of $2 billion more to the provinces and territories to bolster safety.Thursday’s tour offered Grade 8 student Kaiya Grant a glimpse at what school life during a pandemic will look like.“First thing when I came in I felt pretty overwhelmed by everything,” she said.“But once you learn what everything is for, it’s just like following the rules.”Sanitization stations have been assembled at designated entrances.

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GOOD NEWS: Antonio Banderas announces full recovery from COVID-19

Antonio Banderas announced on social media that he has officially recovered from COVID-19, following the diagnosis he received on August 10, on his 60th birthday. After three weeks of having announced being infected with the deadly virus, and spending 21 days in quarantine, the Hollywood star wrote on his personal Twitter account that he is cured, and shared that his thoughts “go to those who weren’t as fortunate” as him, as well as to those who “suffered more” than he did.

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How the coronavirus is changing consumption patterns

In a special three-part series for Mint, marketing expert Santosh Desai, managing director and chief executive officer of Futurebrands Ltd, looks at the evolution of the new Indian consumer who is being shaped not just by the pandemic but other changes around him. In the first piece, Desai talks about the emergence of the mindful consumer, making more evolved and meaningful brand choices:Liberalization transformed the Indian consumer landscape in the 1980s and 90s.

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