LONDON : Britain faces a second wave of COVID-19 this winter twice as widespread as the initial outbreak if it reopens schools without a more effective test-and-trace system in place, according to a study published on Tuesday.Researchers from University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine modelled the impact of reopening schools either on a full- or part-time basis, thus allowing parents to return to work, on the potential spread of the virus.They concluded a second wave could be prevented if 75% of those with symptoms were found and tested and 68% of their contacts were traced, or if 87% of people with symptoms were found and 40% of their contacts tested."However, we also predict that in the absence of.

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First batch of Russia covid vaccine in 2 weeks, mass production starts: Report

Here are 10 updates on Russia's covid vaccine:Russian business conglomerate Sistema has already started mass production of the vaccine at AFK Sistema's Binnopharm pharmaceutical factory, Sputnik News reported, citing Russian authorities. Russian official say that the covid vaccine, developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute, will be administered to medical personnel, and then to teachers, on a voluntary basis at the end of this month or in early September.

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Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays?

Back in April, not long after the pandemic canceled the NCAA basketball tournament, the idea of moving the 2020 college football to the spring of 2021 was already being tossed around.A last resort is what it was called by conference commissioners and athletic directors.When it looked as if the U.S. might be winning its fight against COVID-19, the idea of a spring season mostly fell by the wayside.“We broached it very little in our AD meetings and really haven’t gotten serious about it at all,” Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said Tuesday.

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Russia approves world’s first Covid-19 vaccine

Sign up here for GlobalData's free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know.Russia has awarded regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine, becoming the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine for use. The vaccine, Sputnik V, reflects the former Soviet Union’s space race successes.

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GMB's Dr Sarah Jarvis slams Russia over 'unethical' plans to roll out coronavirus vaccine

Good Morning Britain discussed the news that Russia's health ministry has given regulatory approval for the world's first coronavirus vaccine, on Wednesday's show.

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‘If I Had A Hammer’ singer Trini Lopez dies from COVID-19

The Dirty Dozen and for singing a popular cover version of the hit ‘If I Had A Hammer’. His death was first confirmed in Palm Springs Life Magazine, with Lopez being a longtime resident of the Southern California area and ultimately passing away there.Lopez was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1937 and grew up in the Little Mexico neighbourhood.

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1 new confirmed case of COVID-19

There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation today, in addition to the four cases in the community in Auckland that were announced yesterday.

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NPHET to review latest Covid-19 trends

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to review the latest trends on Covid-19.

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Scientists discover new vulnerability in coronavirus

virus' binding site, which adheres to host cells and enables it to enter and infect the body.In the study, published in the journal ACS Nano, they used simulations of this protein at ultrasmall scales, in the order of nanometres, and discovered a positively charged site -- known as the polybasic cleavage site -- located 10 nanometers from the actual binding site on the spike protein.They said this positively charged site allows strong bonding between the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2's spike protein and the negatively charged human-cell receptors.Leveraging this discovery, the scientists then designed a negatively charged molecule to bind to the positively charged cleavage site.They said blocking this site inhibits the virus from bonding to

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COVID-19 impact: Every second youth subject to depression, says ILO survey

COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. Even before the onset of the crisis, the social and economic integration of young people was an ongoing challenge.

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Siddaramaiah to be discharged tomorrow after Covid-19 test found negative

B S Yediyurappa who was also undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection at the same hospital was discharged on Monday after his Covid test came negative, he is currently under self-quarantine at home.The COVID-19 death rate in the country is about 1.99 per cent, while in Karnataka it is 1.8 per cent, and in Bengaluru it is 1.7 per cent, Education Minister K Sudhakar saidYesterday. PM Modi interacted with Chief Ministers of 10 states via video conference to discuss the current situation and plan ahead for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Will travel insurance policies cover covid-19 if you travel abroad?

Impact on demand and premiumsTravel insurance is not a much-evolved category in India and for the longest time, the premiums have been mostly flat, especially if you purchase through online travel agents (OTAs). However, experts believe that companies will be a lot more proactive now in terms of what they want to cover and at what price.Das said there may also be some rejigging of products in the near future because OTAs and other travel partners may push companies to design better products to ensure that potential travellers are convinced about their safety and protection.

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€3,000 apprenticeship incentive scheme to be offered

Employers will be entitled to a financial incentive of €3,000 to take on apprentices under a new scheme to be announced today.

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Coronavirus India: Over 55,000 patients cured in a day, total cases cross 23 lakh

COVID-19 count includes 6,43,948 active cases and 16,39,599 cured/discharged/migrated patients. Now, India has 28.21% active cases, 69.80% cured/discharged/migrated and 1.99% deaths.As many as 7,33,449 samples were tested on Sunday, the highest ever testing after the highest ever over 7 lakh tests on Saturday.

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Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Soaked in sweat and doused in water, the Portland Timbers hoisted the MLS is Back trophy at midfield and then headed toward a giant TV screen filled with fans cheering from afar.It was a huge Zoom party. It might just be the way to celebrate championships in 2020.Dario Zuparic’s first goal of the season gave Portland a 2-1 victory against Orlando in the MLS is Back finale Tuesday night, capping a tournament that proved how sports can be safely played inside a bubble.Orlando was slow to react to Diego Valeri’s corner kick in the 66th minute, allowing Eryk Williamson to collect the ball, change direction and take a shot that Jeremy Ebobisse deflected to Zuparic’s feet.

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Covid-19: Maharashtra to cap price for masks, sanitisers

Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said that soon notification will be issued by the State government for capping the prices of masks and sanitisers.While addressing a press conference, Tope said, "We have reduced the cost of testing from ₹2,200 to ₹1,900. Initially, it was ₹4,000.

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Covid pandemic sparks wave of write-offs

pandemic causes uncertainty about sustaining cash flows, accounting experts said.Several companies are revisiting revenue and cash flow projections to ascertain the quantum of write-offs even as it is becoming evident that an economic recovery may be prolonged, they said.Since 2015, Indian companies have made 552 acquisitions of local and foreign firms valued at ₹6.48 trillion, according to data compiled by advisory firm Duff & Phelps.

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How covid vaccines will be distributed in India? Committee meets today

COVID-19 vaccine. This comes in the backdrop of Russia on Tuesday claiming that it has developed the world's first covid vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest August 11, 2020

Department of Health:Declining Numbers of Cases May be Due to Decrease in Number of TestsDOH reports 118 positive cases today. This is the lowest daily triple-digit case count, but it is unclear as to whether this was a result of a decrease in the number of tests.

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The most and least effective coronavirus face masks, according to new study

droplet spread were N95 masks without valves, they found, while fleece coverings and bandanas were shown to be "counterproductive."The main route of coronavirus spread is said to occur from person to person through respiratory droplets containing the virus when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.

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LEADING OFF: Indians restrict Clevinger, Plesac; Stanton out

A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday:C YOU LATERCleveland is minus two of its top starting pitchers after putting Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac on the restricted list. The Indians made the moves after the right-handers broke team rules and Major League Baseball protocols by leaving their hotel in Chicago last weekend and risking exposure to the COVID-19 virus.The Indians had implemented a code of conduct for players to follow on road trips, forbidding them from socializing outside of the team’s players and staff.MLB permits teams to use the restricted list for players who are unavailable to play for non-baseball reasons.

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Bryan Cranston reveals he caught COVID-19 with his wife 'very early on

After his surprise revelation at the end of July that he contracted COVID-19 and has already recovered, Bryan Cranston is opening up about the whole ordeal.The 64-year-old actor appeared in a virtual interview segment on Live with Ryan and Kelly on Tuesday, where he said he and his wife Taylor Dearden caught COVID-19, 'very early on.'He also revealed why he decided to stay quiet about contracting the deadly virus until just a few weeks ago.

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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

UK risks twice-as-big second covid wave without better testing, study finds

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