Scientists in New York focused on popular heartburn drug for treatment of COVID-19
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‘Immunity passports’ based on coronavirus antibody tests aren’t feasible yet, researchers say
As U.S. states begin lifting stay-at-home orders, one idea that has been floated to speed up the return to normal…
60%of Homeowners at Delco Nursing Home Test Positive for Coronavirus, 28 People Dead
The number of COVID-19 cases at a Delaware County nursing home that received assistance from the National Guard has doubled…
US coronavirus deaths could reach 70,000: Trump
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is projecting that coronavirus deaths in the United States could reach 70,000, but says original projections…
United States airlines announce new policies to slow coronavirus spread
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Trump rules out changing date of November presidential election
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has ruled out making any changes in the date of the November 3 presidential election…
58 die of Covid infection, highest in a day; cases inch close to 30,000
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Doing a Trump: States build walls, trenches on borders
It is one thing to put up temporary barricades at state borders to stop people from crossing over amid the…
10 Indonesian Tablighis held in Mumbai for ‘attempt to murder’
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Oil costs slide again as world runs low on storage capability amid plunge in demand
Oil fell on Tuesday, adding to huge declines in the previous session, on worries about limited capacity to store crude…
Irresponsible to call Chinese test packages “malfunctioning”: Chinese Spokesperson
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India dealing with China to guarantee quality of products, states Vikram Misri
India and China are working together to ensure the quality of medical supplies, especially for personal protective equipment (PPE) kits…
New coronavirus targets cells in the nose, lungs, and gut
A new study suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is most likely to target specific cells present in…
Malfunctioning immune cells in the developing brain may add to autism
A recent study in mice investigates immune cells called microglia in the developing brain. The authors conclude that the failure…
Stress physically alters communication in the brain
Astrocytes, which are brain cells that regulate neuronal communication, show long-term degradation from stress.“The experience of traumatic events can lead…
Dr. Theresa Tam says more could have been done to screen passengers sooner
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‘Was it perfect? No’: Theresa Tam discusses Canada’s early pandemic response | CBC News
Canada's top doctor told CBC News the federal government could have made earlier efforts to keep the COVID-19 pandemic from…
How Canada plans to open up: Provinces outlining plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions | CBC News
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White House shifts approach, readies new coronavirus guidelines | CBC News
The White House has released new guidelines on coronavirus testing and reopening businesses as it seeks to regain its footing…
RCMP have not disclosed when first 911 call came in about N.S. mass shooting | CBC News
The Nova Scotia community where one of the deadliest mass killings in this country's history began earlier this month does…
The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is … Fearing Fear Itself
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A Coronavirus Silver Lining: Less Driving, Fewer Crashes
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The Race to Get Convalescent Plasma to Covid-19 Patients
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16 Best Couch Co-Op Games (2020): PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
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Nigeria to alleviate Abuja and Lagos lockdowns on 4 May
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What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis
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Belgians advised to eat more chips in lockdown
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Coronavirus alert: Unusual syndrome seen in children
Image copyright Getty Images NHS doctors have been warned to look out for a rare but dangerous reaction in children…
‘Just stay awake’: Inside Stephanie’s experience to get off White Island volcano alive
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Coronavirus death toll increases to 84 in Australia after seventh death at Newmarch Home
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How Australians feel about the coronavirus crisis and Scott Morrison’s response
The coronavirus pandemic has made Australians more anxious, more confused — and a lot more bored, a new survey suggests.The…
Australia’s coronavirus re-boot needs to think about population as well as the economy
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Call centre staff in the Philippines have been sleeping at work during coronavirus lockdowns to help Australian customers
A union for call centre workers in the Philippines claims skeleton crews are sleeping in the office in potentially unsafe…
Coronavirus Australia live news: Federal government’s COVIDSafe tracing app passes 2 million downloads
More than 2 million people have downloaded the Federal Government's COVIDSafe coronavirus tracing app a little over 24 hours after…
Why iPhone SE (2020) Is The Best Deal In Tech
The iPhone SE may have the body of an iPhone 8, but it is certainly no slouch. This phone is…
How to play PUBG Mobile on PC for free without an Emulator?
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Stellaris Console Edition Expansion Pass Two Coming Next Month
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Still rocking the OnePlus 5 or 5T? Android 10 is coming to your phone.
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PUBG: Players can use drones to make automobiles fly
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Rating a Free Copy of ‘Total War: Shogun 2’ Prior To May 1
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‘Fake news’: ICMR trashes claim it overpaid for test kits
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Be ready to woo companies quitting China: PM Modi
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ICMR tells states to stop using rapid tests, return kits
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India now 3rd-biggest military spender in world: Think-tank
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Next chapter of oil crisis: The industry shuts down
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U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps major gun rights ruling but more cases loom
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a National Rifle Association-backed challenge to New York City restrictions…
Trump knocks cities, states seeking U.S. aid to balance out coronavirus losses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday slammed U.S. cities and states seeking billions more dollars in federal…
‘It’s not about you’: Democrats bet Trump coronavirus response a 2020 winner for Biden
(Reuters) - Joe Biden’s U.S. presidential campaign and his Democratic Party allies have gone on an all-out offensive against President…
Shares jump on lockdown easing hopes; oil drops further
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose across the globe on Monday as investors cheered news that more countries and U.S.…
U.S. stocks advance as some states reopen for business
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street gained more than 1% on Monday at the onset of a hectic earnings week,…