Two senior US health officials have said they now believe the coronavirus outbreak may kill fewer Americans than some recent projections, pointing to tentative signs that the death toll was starting to level off in New York and other hot spots.

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Tuesday said he concurred with the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that some research models have projected death totals that may prove too high, though neither would offer an alternate estimate.

The White House coronavirus task force projected a death toll of 100,000 to 240,000 a week ago, saying containing deaths to that range was possible if strict social distances measures were respected, implying it could go even higher.

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NYC mayor urges grocers to require shoppers to cover faces

NEW YORK – New York City advised grocery stores Wednesday to require customers to cover their faces while shopping as officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance. Meanwhile, the mayor urged a cautious approach to reviving the economy.

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Tired of 'Frozen?' Stream these less obvious kids movies

NEW YORK – Weeks of quarantine with kids have a way of burning through a movie collection.

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Wall Street tumbles on gloomy economic data, bank earnings; Dow slumps 2.3%

Wall Street's main indexes slid 2% on Wednesday, as a record drop in retail sales and dour first-quarter earnings reports lent weight to forecasts for the biggest economic slump since the Great Depression.

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Spanish government on when Scots can return to holiday hotspots

The Spanish Government has revealed when and how tourists will be able to go on holiday again.

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Coronavirus kills 16 at Prestwick care home after outbreak of virus

Coronavirus has killed 16 residents at a Prestwick care home in the last 11 days.

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Covid-19: Karnataka records highest single day spike with 19 positive cases

BENGALURU : A 65-year-old man from Chikkaballapur district and an 80-year old woman from Belagavi succumbed to covid-19 in Karnataka, taking the death toll to 12 in the state.

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Encouragement to rural activity focus of relaxation from 20 April: MHA

New Delhi: Encouragement to the rural economy is the focus of relaxations given under the consolidated revised guidelines issued by the Home Ministry for the extended lockdown period to contain the spread of coronavirus, a senior official said.

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More than 2 million cases of coronavirus reported worldwide

The novel coronavirus pandemic passed another grim milestone on Wednesday, with more than two million cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, reported worldwide.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Says Having Coronavirus 'Terrified Me To Death'

On Tuesday (April 14), DJ Jazzy Jeff opened up on Tamron Hall about his scary experience with COVID-19.According to the DJ, he came down with the virus after performing at the annual Black Summit of the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Ketchum, Idaho in early March. (Following the event, over 100 attendees reportedly fell ill with COVID-19, bringing the virus home with them.)"I didn't even realize the severity of it," DJ Jazzy Jeff told host Tamron Hall over video chat.

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New indie supergroup Muzz drop new single ‘Red Western Sky’ and tell us about their “classic” debut album

Interpol's Paul Banks, producer Josh Kaufman and The Walkmen's Matt Barrick tell us about their "cosmic" album – inspired by '70s rock and tackling mental health

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Queen’s Brian May teams up with London band King’s Daughters on new track ‘Get Up’

"If ever there was a time to release the track, then this is it."

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Netflix's productions might be on pause as a result of the coronavirus pandemic like the rest of Hollywood, but the streaming service still has plenty of new content on the way for the month of May.

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Queen’s Brian May says the coronavirus pandemic is meat eaters’ fault

Omnnivores, this is on you.

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Alison Brie credits GLOW training for helping her overcome body dysmorphia

Alison Brie has credited her GLOW training for helping her to overcome her battle with body dysmorphia.

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Angelina Jolie urges people to ‘check in with each other’ amid the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown

As people across the world practice self-distancing to say away from the deadly coronavirus, Angelina Jolie is urging them to check in on each other amid the ongoing lockdown. The 44-year-old Hollywood star, who is also the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, recently joined California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris for a virtual conference. During the video conference organised by Time, the two discussed how important it is to keep in touch.

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Coronavirus update: UK's Covid-19 death toll rises 761 to 12,868

The confirmed coronavirus cases in UK has now reached 98,476

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183 new coronavirus cases reported in Mumbai; city's tally rises to 1,936

The death toll due to the pandemic in the city rose to 113 with two patients succumbing during the day

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Liquor sale order withdrawn in Assam following MHA guidelines on lockdown

A strict ban has been enforced on the sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco etc. under the updated guidelines

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Use this new tool to track the status of your coronavirus stimulus check

Coronavirus stimulus checks are on their way and millions of Americans are anxiously awaiting the money while checking their bank accounts for signs of the money being deposited.

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Coronavirus: In worst-hit Maharashtra ,70% of patients are below age of 50 years

An analysis of 2,330 of the total 2,801 coronavirus cases detected so far in Maharashtra suggests that the age of 70% patients ranged between 21 years and 50 years while 30% others are in their 50s, Health officials said

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Greater Manchester coronavirus death toll rises by more than 50 in a day

Another 52 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.

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Brian May blames meat-eating for pandemic and urges veganism after coronavirus crisis

Brian May has criticised meat-eating for being the cause of the coronavirus pandemic and questioned whether there could be a shift toward veggie-based eating in the future.

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Dani Dyer's boyfriend Sammy calls her his rock after confirming they are back together

Dani Dyer's boyfriend Sammy Kimmence has called her his rock after confirming they are back together.

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Non-Hispanic black people disproportionately affected by COVID-19 hospitalizations in CDC data.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives

At the request of tribal leaders, federal partners developed this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) fact sheet to help guide tribes with funeral and burial health and safety. This fact sheet also helps tribes plan for an increase in deaths within a community. Tribes and families practice unique traditions and refer to death in varying ways as they honor those who have passed on. We share this public health guidance with sincere respect for those traditions.

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Kanye West Reveals How Kobe Bryant's Death Was a 'Game Changer' for Him

Kanye West's friendship with Kobe Bryant impacted him in a massive way. The 42-year-old rapper covers the May issue of magazineand opens up about how he plans to live his life like the late basketball star.

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Quebec to maintain minimum wage increase for May as coronavirus pandemic hampers economy

The Quebec government confirmed Wednesday that minimum wage in Quebec will be boosted by 60 cents to $13.10 per hour as of May 1.

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Victoria Beckham mocked for creating jumper that looks like West Ham shirt

Victoria Beckham has scored a fashion own goal after she was ribbed for wearing a £590 jumper from her new collection that looks exactly like West Ham’s kit.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Outlines 6-Point Plan for Reopening Economy, Declines to Provide Date

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced a broad six-point plan to reopen the state’s economy and relax strict Safer at Home guidelines.

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Padma Lakshmi SLAMS trolls who call her ‘immoral’ for going braless: Let's not police women's bodies

Padma Lakshmi is in no mood to let people shame her for going braless. Amid the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown, The "Top Chef" host has been regularly updating her Instagram feed with cooking videos to inspire her followers to stay at home and cook. During one of her recent cooking videos, where she made chicken tagine, Padma wore a sleeveless grey dress and decided to go braless. Many people pointed this out on social media and trolled her for being immoral.

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Ed Sheeran provides monetary help to local charities during the pandemic crisis

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Watch John Prine’s full ‘Austin City Limits’ episode online

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Coronavirus: Bixi encourages limited travel, offers free rides to health-care workers

As spring gets underway in Montreal, Bixi is back on city streets — but there is a new set of rules amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool

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Covid-19 may turn out to be blessing in disguise for Indian firms: Hero Motors

The covid-19 pandemic, wreaking havoc on global economies, may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for India, if it can emerge as a credible alternative for companies looking to shift part of their supply chain network from China. In an interview to Mint, Pankaj Munjal, chairman and managing director, Hero Motors Ltd, said India may be looking at a golden period in the post-pandemic world if it can emerge as a trusted partner for global companies. For the medium, small and micro enterprises, Munjal is of the belief that banks should be mandated to help them out while a fiscal package is also the need of the hour for the sector.

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Coronavirus: YouTube offers small businesses free video builder tool

YouTube has launched a new tool to help small businesses with their online presence during the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Empire' Creators Leave Door Open for More: 'There's More to Do With These Characters'

Empire co-creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong are optimistic that there's more story left in their Fox hip-hop drama. On Tuesday (April 14), Fox announced that the April 21 episode of the drama starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson would officially serve as its series finale as its two remaining hours could not be produced amid the near-industrywide production shutdown. Still, Daniels and Strong left the door open for a proper series finale

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Coronavirus: Abta speaks out on holiday refunds amid 'impossible' 14 day deadline

The UK's travel association has spoken out on holiday refunds, as thousands of passengers remain out of pocket over flights and hotels cancelled due to coronavirus.

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UPSC to announce new exam dates after 3 May

The UPSC today said in view of the prevailing lockdown restrictions, including social distancing norms, it was decided that dates for all interviews and examinations, where candidates and advisers are required to travel from all parts of the country, will be reviewed from time to time.

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Spain's daily death toll slips to 523, coronavirus testing ramping up

MADRID : The daily number of deaths from the coronavirus in Spain fell slightly on Wednesday to 523 from 567 the previous day, the health ministry said, as the country was ramping up testing that could allow it to further ease tough restrictions.

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1,118 new Covid-19 cases, 39 deaths in India in last 24 hrs: Ten things to know

In its evening update on the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said India's total number of cases rose to 11,933.

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KFC confirms full list of stores re-opened for delivery in the UK

As a result of lockdown, fast-food fans saw many of their favourite restaurants closing, with the likes of McDonald's, Nandos, Greggs and Subway all on the list.

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Global coronavirus cases hit two million after doubling in less than a fortnight

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed two million - and the pandemic has now claimed more than 120,000 lives.

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Lewis Burton shares his grief over Caroline Flack's death two months on

Lewis Burton remembered his lost love Caroline Flack two months on from her death.

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Drew Barrymore reflects on homeschooling her kids amid COVID 19 lockdown: I cried every day, all day long

Drew Barrymore has new found respect for teachers after homeschooling her kids amid the ongoing Coronavirus Lockdown. The 45-year-old is finding it difficult to homeschool her kids and recently opened up about balancing her everyday chores in addition to teaching her children. The Blended actress shares two kids with ex Will Kopelman, daughters Olive (7) and Frankie (5). As the schools have been shut to promote social distancing and the kids are always at home, the actress revealed that for the first few days she cried every day.

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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

US health officials say death toll may fall short of some dire predictions

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