GENEVA - The U.N. weather agency warned Friday that average temperatures in Siberia were 10 degrees Celsius (18 Fahrenheit) above average last month, a spate of exceptional heat that has fanned devastating fires in the Arctic Circle and contributed to a rapid depletion in ice sea off Russia's Arctic coast.A wildfire rages in the forest on July 9, 2020 in Buryatia, Russia.

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Scientists figure out a weakness of coronavirus: Ordinary water

Covid-19 vaccine continues in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, scientists have managed to find out an important weakness of the virus, according to a report.Researchers from Russia’s VECTOR State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology in Novosibirsk, Siberia have figured out that ordinary water can help restrict the growth of the virus, according to Sputnik News report.In their study, scientists discovered that about 90% of the virus’ particles die in room temperature water in the course of 24 hours, with 99.9% succumbing within 72 hours.

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Russia plans to give doctors, teachers covid vaccine this month: Report

Russia's health minister today said the authorities are considering getting doctors and teachers vaccinated against the virus first, according to a report.Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko also said Gamaleya Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, a state research facility in Moscow, had completed clinical trials of the vaccine and paperwork is being prepared to register it."The vaccine against coronavirus infection, developed by the Gamaleya Institute, has completed clinical trials," Murashko told reporters, answering a question about whether the clinical trials of the vaccine are officially completed, according to Sputnik News.He also said that they are preparing a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus for

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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich selling £400m gold company after Covid-19 financial hit

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set for a £400million windfall after he sells his 40 per cent stake in a gold company.The Russian has seen his net worth drop by a whopping £2.4billion this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and an injection of cash is needed.It could mean good news for Blues fans, who have already been buoyed by the club’s transfer activity in recent times.Not only have Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech already been secured but there are rumours of big money moves for the likes of Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell.Abramovich’s windfall may mean even more money for Frank Lampard to spend as he looks to strengthen the squad.And it could also be good news for the proposed stadium extension, with plans having expired amid the

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Russia plans mass vaccination against coronavirus from October, RIA reports

MOSCOW : Russia is preparing to start a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus in October, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Saturday, RIA news agency reported.The minister, who did not give details about the vaccine to be used, said doctors and teachers would be the first to be vaccinated.A source told Reuters this week that Russia's first potential COVID-19 vaccine, developed by a state research facility, would secure local regulatory approval in August and be administered to health workers soon after that.This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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The Apprentice: Pamela Laird talks 'three different results' amid coronavirus scare

The Apprentice last year.The 30-year-old has now spoken out about being bed-bound after the small-screen star tested for coronavirus but was left stunned by the results.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Pamela explained that she is "feeling much better now" after falling ill back in March."I'm feeling so much better now. I ended up having to get two tests and I got three different results.

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RHONJ set to resume production amid coronavirus pandemic

Bravo is getting back to business months after shutting down production on the Real Housewives franchises.The Real Housewives of New Jersey are gearing up to begin filming season 11 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic with new safety precautions in place, TMZreported on Wednesday.News of the Garden State gals getting back to work comes as Shannon Beador, a cast member of sister show Real Housewives of Orange County, tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus infections from pub outbreak rise to 16 with 350 awaiting test results

coronavirus tests taken after a major outbreak linked to a pub which was "packed in like sardines" – and 150 more have also needed tests following a nearby private party. So far the number of people to test positive after visiting the Crown and Anchor in Stone, North Staffordshire, between July 16 and 18, and a private party has risen to 16, it has been confirmed.

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Keith Lasley lifts the lid on Covid new normal at Motherwell ahead of Premiership opener

Motherwell.Across two spells the midfielder has captained the side, survived relegation, played in cup finals and in Europe. However, now as the assistant manager, he has been working with Stephen Robinson to gear the squad up for the Premiership opener against Ross County – and getting to grips with the new normal has been one of the toughest tests for Lasley.

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Over 25,000 Americans died from coronavirus in July, as cases rose by 1.87M

coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy.Friday saw the month end with a new record one-day increase in deaths: at least 1,453, surpassing the previous record set on May 27. Cases rose by nearly 67,000 on Friday, with some local governments still yet to report.

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Pregnant woman faces £7,400 bill to give birth after being stuck in the UK amid Covid-19

coronavirus crisis. After arriving to Lincolnshire in January she became stranded with her husband because of the pandemic.Aman Marshall and her husband Andrew who live in China were initially unable to return home due to lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Cleaners with electrostatic sprayer ‘bombarded’ with service calls amid pandemic

COVID-19 case tied to a customer last Saturday, a Hamilton bar opted to take on a disinfecting operation with a device that’s been hard to come by since the pandemic began in March.In an Instagram post on Monday, Cause and Effect kitchen and bar on Stone Church Road East said the alleged infected patron was at the business between 8 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, July 25.The bar’s response to the episode was to hire a Hamilton company that says it’s been ‘bombarded’ with calls since Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan.

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Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu injures ankle against Dream

BRADENTON, Fla. – New York top draft pick Sabrina Ionescu injured her ankle in the second quarter against Atlanta and did not return to action in the Liberty’s 84-78 loss to the Dream on Friday night. Ionescu, the No.

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‘This just makes me really sad’: Colorado teacher shares doubts on returning to school amid pandemic

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A Colorado elementary school teacher posted a video to social media sharing her thoughts and concerns over the prospect of returning to school in the midst of surges of the novel coronavirus in many parts of the country. “As a teacher, I feel the need to share what going back to school is going to look like. I’m not trying to pick a side of should we or shouldn’t we,” Katie O’Connor, a fifth-grade teacher in Colorado Springs, wrote on Facebook.

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Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Bhushan takes charge as health secretary

New Delhi: Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Bhushan took charge as the Union health secretary on Friday.He will succeed Preeti Sudan, who was given a three-month extension in April and demitted office on Friday."Rajesh Bhushan, IAS (Bihar:1987) took charge as Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on superannuation of Preeti Sudan, at Nirman Bhawan today," the health ministry said.Bhushan was appointed health secretary as part of a minor top-level bureaucratic reshuffle last Friday, according to a Personnel Ministry order.A 1987 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer, he was appointed Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Health in April this year.The health ministry is at the forefront of the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Billie Eilish reflects on ‘new meaning’ found in latest single amid COVID-19 crisis

Billie Eilish’s “really personal” new single My Future has “taken on a lot of new meaning” amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 18-year-old Grammy winner opened up on her new track in an email to subscribers to her website, ahead of its release on Friday (July 31, 2020), explaining: “When we wrote this song, it was exactly where my head was at – hopeful, excited and a craaaazy amount of self reflection and self growth.“But recently it has also taken on a lot of new meaning in the context of what’s happening in the world now. I hope you can all find meaning in it for yourselves,” Billie said in the letter.The Bad Guy star also spoke with Apple Music about the song, adding: “I spent years and years relying on having someone.

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Blood pressure cuffs, other medical equipment at risk of COVID-19 contamination, says VCH study

novel coronavirus.Person-to-person transmission is believed to be the primary driver of outbreaks in long-term care facilities, says VCH, but their research found that medical equipment is a potential route for transmission.The virus was detected on four of the nine standard reusable blood pressure cuffs that were tested.The virus was also found on the handle of a mobile linen cart, and on the touch display of an electronic tablet used for electronic medication records.VCH says the preliminary findings, which were published in the American Journal of Infection Control, have led to changes at its long-term care facilities.

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Ottawa to invest $59M on protecting migrant farm workers amid coronavirus

Justin Trudeau says his government will invest nearly $59 million to protect migrant workers on Canadian farms amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ice-T opens up about father-in-law’s coronavirus battle: ‘His lungs are damaged indefinitely’

Ice-T revealed his father-in-law’s lungs are ‘damaged indefinitely’ after contracting coronavirus. The rapper made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss his wife Coco Austin’s dad’s battle with the deadly virus.

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Health warnings as Western Europe swelters under heatwave

Britain to Italy, temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) or more made face masks almost unbearable for many, as more cities begin requiring them outdoors to prevent surges in COVID-19 cases."Even in this stifling heat, it's better to put up with 38 degrees than catch the coronavirus," said Daniela Iannelli, a 55-year-old municipal employee in Rome.Fourteen Italian cities were placed on high alert, while France issued warnings for around one-third of the country's 101 departments.Paris officials imposed driving restrictions to limit ozone pollution as tens of thousands of vacationers prepared to flee to cooler climes, according to the nation's traffic surveillance agency.Earlier Friday, a dramatic wildfire fanned by high

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 120 in big daily rise as total passes 46,000

The UK's official coronavirus death toll has risen by 120 in the last 24 hours.

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Family raises concerns amid COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton care centre

An Alberta family is raising concerns about the policies in place at Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre, where a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared. The family says the site is not being transparent enough with residents about the severity of the situation.

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Coronavirus: No firm date to reopen the Cobourg Community Centre

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Town of Cobourg is collaborating with staff, other local municipalities, local health officials and the province on reopening the facility, which has two ice pads, gyms and gathering spaces.It will likely reopen the facility in phases by reintroducing programs that are easier to implement and manage first.“When it reopens, it will be done in a professional and safe manner,” he said.To the west in Port Hope, the Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC) on July 6 reopened for swimming on an appointment-only basis.“We started our opening with a few swims by reservation, so we have some lane swims and family and public swims, which are popular,” said Julia Snoek, community

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Saint-Eustache hospital remains open amid COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 outbreak in three of its 13 in-patient units.Health officials say since July 27, 14 patients and 11 staff have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Infected patients have been transferred to other health facilities in the region with designated red zones equipped to treat COVID-19 patients.

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U2 have reportedly donated £1.2 million to help Irish live music industry through coronavirus crisis

U2 have donated a further $1,500,000 (£1.2m) to helping the live music survive during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.It comes after the Bono-fronted rock band donated €10m to Irish COVID-19 relief efforts back in April.According to Billboard, this new amount also includes the €200,000 (£180K) amount that the group raised in a recent fundraiser for Ireland’s music industry.Bono and the Edge shared a video of their acoustic rendition of the Led Zeppelin classic ‘Stairway To Heaven’ from the fundraiser earlier this week (July 28).The members of U2 also dedicated their take on the classic to their long-serving road crew.

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Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Isaias kept on a path early Friday toward the U.S. East Coast as it approached the Bahamas, parts of which are still recovering from the devastation of last year's Hurricane Dorian.Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph) Friday morning and was centered about 340 miles (545 kilometers) southeast of Nassau in the Bahamas, the U.S.

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths rise by 13 as total number of fatalities hits 33,945

The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 13 as the total number of fatalities reaches 33,945.

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Coronavirus Scotland: Sharp rise as 30 new cases announced

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThirty new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland today.However, the nation's death toll remains at 2,491 although 4,201 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, July 19 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.In Ayrshire, one new case of COVID-19 has been reported bringing the pandemic total to 1,276.There are fewer than five patients, within the NHS Ayrshire and Arran region, in intensive care with confirmed COVID-19.The number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight also stands at fewer than five.Across Scotland, a total of 359,537 tests have been carried out with 18,627 delivering a positive

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Air Canada revenues plunge 89% in 2nd quarter amid coronavirus restrictions

Air Canada is reporting a $1.75 billion loss in its latest quarter as revenues plummeted 89 per cent as a result of the grounding of most flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Montreal-based airline says it lost $6.44 per diluted share, compared with net income equalling $1.26 per share or $343 million a year earlier. Passengers on 31 flights in Canada may have been exposed to COVID-19 in July Revenues for the three months ended June 30 were $527 million, down from $4.74 billion in the second quarter of 2019.

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Bahamas braces as newly formed Hurricane Isaias bears down

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - New Hurricane Isaias kept on a path early Friday expected to take it to the U.S. East Coast by the weekend as it approached the Bahamas, parts of which are still recovering from the devastation of last year's Hurricane Dorian.Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph) Friday morning and was centered about 15 miles (25 kilometers) south-southwest of Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas, the U.S.

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Dancing With the Stars to return in September amid pandemic

Dancing With the Stars is set to resume production amid the coronavirus pandemic with plans to film season 29 this September, according to ET.The strategy for how to safely and successfully film the competition dance series is reportedly in flux, however, with the timeline subject to change due to a growing number of COVID-19 cases.DailyMail.com exclusively reported that Tyra Banks will be stepping in as the solo host for the upcoming season, replacing both Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.

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Rick Zamperin: Predicting the most unpredictable NHL playoffs ever

National Hockey League pressed the pause button on their season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the quest for the Stanley Cup will begin on Saturday.Welcome to Stage 4 of the NHL’s return to play protocol — the playoffs.The non-traditional 24-team tournament features a dozen teams in the bubble cities of Toronto and Edmonton and while the top four teams in each conference (Boston, Tampa Bay, Washington, Philadelphia in the East, and St.

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Startups explore new revenue streams amid covid-19 crisis

BENGALURU : With revenues nosediving as much as 90%, several startups in India witnessed severe disruption across their core businesses following the covid-19 outbreak.While revenues took a big hit, the pandemic has propelled many companies to look at new business segments.Gurugram-based payments firm MobiKwik tapped on the tailwinds around digital payments and insurance to soften the impact of covid-19 on revenue.“In-store payments have gone up because card or cash is something consumers don’t want to use anymore.

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Pandemic shadow over festival: As siblings refrain from visiting each other, 'rakhi' business takes a hit

NEW DELHI : Rajbala spends most of her day looking up at people walking past her roadside makeshift shop without a glance or looking down at the silk and cotton ‘rakhis’ lined up, undisturbed, in a neat arrangement on the pavement.Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, one of north India’s biggest festivals, is only three days away and she hasn’t managed to sell even one ‘rakhi’.The hours hang heavy, one slipping into another without a rupee earned, pushing the 42-year-old ‘rakhi’ vendor in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad town further into penury.“There isn’t much to do.

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Melbourne in 'limbo' amid coronavirus outbreak

Australian officials were considering tighter restrictions in the country's second-biggest city as hundreds more coronavirus cases were recorded despite more than three weeks in lockdown.

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In race to exit coronavirus crisis, India may lag global peers

₹1.7 trillion economic stimulus package through direct cash transfers and food security measures to fight a downturn due to the coronavirus crisis. In May, the government announced slew of fiscal packages.

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Antibody drug lowers risk of death in elderly coronavirus patients: Study

COVID-19, according to a small study conducted in the island nation.India's Biocon Ltd said earlier this month it received regulatory approval in India for itolizumab for use in coronavirus infected patients with moderate-to-severe respiratory distress.

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'Succession' Star Nicholas Braun Recorded a Coronavirus Rock Song and It's Pretty Amazing

star Nicholas Braun scored an Emmy nomination on Tuesday for his role in the lauded HBO series, but the actor may be angling for a GRAMMY as well, with his newly released COVID single.The song was born from some social media inspiration.

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Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Big Tech companies report mixed earnings

coronavirus pandemic was reflected in reports released Thursday from Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google's corporate parent, Alphabet.Apple delivered surprisingly strong numbers with both its revenue and profit rising, defying analysts' lowered expectations. The iPhone maker's revenue rose 11 per cent to nearly USD 60 billion while profit rose 12 per cent to USD 11.3 billion.Alphabet, Google's holding company, reported its first-ever drop in quarterly revenue compared to the prior year.

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Banff prepares for busy August long-weekend amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Banff National Park is expected to be extremely busy this long weekend. As Adam MacVicar reports, visitors should be patient, make a plan and wear a mask.

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Quebec City journalist files formal complaint against anti-mask demonstrators

anti-mask demonstrators wrapped her in a bear hug Sunday outside the National Assembly.Since then, the Quebec City reporter has received a lot of public support, according to her lawyer, René Verret.

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Showtime Partners With Human Rights Campaign to Help Support LGBTQ Businesses Amid Pandemic

The Human Rights Campaign and Showtime have partnered on "Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative" to provide support and help preserve businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community. Due to the crippling COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the country have either closed temporarily or shuttered permanently to help mitigate the spread of the virus.

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Costa del Sol deserted as Brits stay away amid fears of coronavirus second wave

The Costas are deserted as Brits stay away after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a second wave of coronavirus is rolling across Europe.

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TVA reporter presses charges following anti-mask protest

TVA reporter Kariane Bourassa has filed charges against two men who were caught on camera encircling her in a hug during a live report. Bourassa, who was wearing a mask, was hugged against her will by two anti-mask protestors.

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Lupita Nyong’o Celebrates Her Brother’s Wedding Through FaceTime Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Lupita Nyong’o is celebrating her brother and his wedding, virtually.

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Businesses continue to struggle amid coronavirus pandemic

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - The coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy plunging by a record-shattering 32.9% annual rate last quarter and is still inflicting damage across the country, squeezing already struggling businesses and forcing a wave of layoffs that shows no sign of abating.The economic snapshot of what’s going on around the country can be seen in the empty storefronts on State Street in Media, Delaware County.Desirea Flynn lost her job as a dental assistant back in March.

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Orillia Opera House to reopen Aug. 19 amid Phase 3 of Ontario’s reopening strategy

the novel coronavirus pandemic, the local opera house is scheduled to reopen on Aug. 19 with additional safety protocols.“We are please to reopen the Orillia Opera House to audiences in a new format that will allow for all the necessary COVID-19 precautions to be adhered to,” Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke said in a statement.

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