Sewage could provide early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks
A simple to use, paper-based test for the novel coronavirus in wastewater could help identify the infection in communities, including…
Experts draw attention to the ‘hidden sorrows’ of COVID-19 and Parkinson’s
Experts draw attention to the “hidden sorrows” of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on people with Parkinson’s disease.Share on PinterestNew research sheds…
Doug Ford blasts ‘unacceptable’ level of COVID-19 testing as Ontario cases top 5,000 | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted the "unacceptable" number of daily COVID-19 tests being done in the province, as the province…
Mushrooms, oregano oil and masks targeted in crackdown on misleading COVID-19 ads | CBC News
A mushroom spray, oil of oregano and a special hat to kill coronavirus in saliva have all been targeted by…
Trudeau says physical distancing has been ‘effective’ — but it’s not clear when pandemic will peak | CBC News
The federal government doesn't know when the COVID-19 caseload will peak in Canada, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that…
Ontario’s long-term care workers still working at multiple facilities as B.C. clamps down | CBC News
Families with loved ones in long-term care homes have been locked out for weeks as the facilities try to contain…
Bernie Sanders suspends Democratic campaign for president | CBC News
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday in a conference call with…
PM’s condition ‘enhancing’ in extensive care
Image caption Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday Prime Minister Boris…
Why are football teams in Belarus still playing?
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has resisted calls for a nationwide lockdown, calling fears of the coronavirus epidemic "psychosis" and suggesting…
Bernie Sanders suspends project
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionSanders: 'I wish I had better news'Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his…
Top EU scientist displaced in Covid-19 row
Image copyright European Commission Image caption Prof Ferrari complained that his political skills in Brussels were "clearly inadequate" The president…
Drivers make it through bridge collapse in Italy
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionItaly bridge collapse: Drivers survive on quiet roadTwo van drivers escaped serious…
Coronavirus signs: what are they and should I see a medical professional?
What is Covid-19? It is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like…
L.A. County’s public health director tells families to consider removing elderly relatives from nursing homes
The coronavirus can spread like wildfire through nursing homes, and Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County's public health director, said…
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Top public health official says number of dead might be lower as Americans practice social distancing
(CNN)A week after unveiling a stunning projection for the number of people who would die from coronavirus in the US…
That Weird Pain in Your Nuts and the Limits of Telemedicine
Having delivered a lifetime’s worth of remote care, I’ve seen the limits of telemedicine, and it’s ball pain. In the…
Steam Remote Play Together: Setup Guide and Best Games to Try
If you’ve exhausted all your board games, watched all of Netflix’s Tiger King, and have no clue what else to…
New iPhones Must Be Here Quickly. Will People Buy Them?
There are few certainties in a global pandemic, but smartphone launches—and rumors about upcoming launches—are apparently still a sure thing.…
The Intolerable Lightness of Animal Crossing
In the summer of 2016, Abdullah Naser, a 17-year-old student in Ontario, Canada, was suffering from what he later recognized…
Wyoming Confronts Its Wind-Powered Destiny
A massive wind turbine rises into the air about 60 yards from where I stand. Silhouetted against an endless blue…
Japan reports biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases as emergency begins
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan recorded 503 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, its biggest daily increase since the start of the…
Afghan federal government releases 100 Taliban prisoners as part of peace process
A newly freed Taliban prisoner hugs his relatives outside Bagram prison, north of Kabul, Afghanistan April 8, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer KABUL…
Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) - The number of confirmed infections of the novel coronavirus exceeded 1.41 million globally and the death toll crossed…
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: A man wearing a protective face mask…
U.S. coronavirus death projection lowered but official warns of ‘second wave’
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An influential university model on the U.S. coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday scaled back its projected death…
Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 Democratic governmental campaign
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders addresses a news conference in Burlington, Vermont, U.S. March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson…
Equities climb on hopes pandemic is peaking
NEW YORK (Reuters) - World equity markets edged higher and oil prices stabilized on Wednesday on hopes the coronavirus pandemic…
UK PM Johnson ‘clinically stable’ in intensive care battling COVID-19
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was “clinically stable” in intensive care on Wednesday and responding to treatment…
Zoom sued for overstating, not disclosing privacy, security flaws
(Reuters) - Zoom Video Communications Inc (ZM.O) was slapped with a class action suit by one of its shareholders on…
Trump holds support of political base in virus-prone states
(Reuters) - Earl Kerr, a 57-year-old electrical contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, says he fears for his 80-year-old mother, who entered…
Coronavirus roundup: Advancement in India and rest of world
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Apr 8, 2020, 21:03 ISTNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told floor leaders of opposition…
SC directs approved govt, private labs to conduct Covid-19 tests free of cost
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that Covid-19 tests in approved government labs or private laboratories should be…
UP makes wearing of masks required, states ‘not utilizing them can invite legal action’
LUCKNOW: In the wake of the coronavirus situation, wearing of masks has been made compulsory and not using them can…
773 new infections, 32 deaths due to Covid-19 in 24 hours: Health ministry
NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry said on Wednesday that 32 people have died and 773 persons have tested positive…
PM Modi calls Covid-19 situation ‘social emergency’, says lockdown may not be lifted in one go
NEW DELHI: The situation in the country is akin to a "social emergency" and it has necessitated tough decisions, Prime…
Locked-down Pakistan players to undergo fitness tests via video | ESPNcricinfo.com
There's no cricket on the horizon, yet, for Pakistan's players, but lockdown or no lockdown, they'll have to keep their…
Young India players have ‘extremely less men to appreciate’
Yuvraj Singh believes the big difference between players of his generation and the ones today is how they dealt with…
The Buzz: Kerala police hilariously use Ravi Shastri commentary for lockdown | ESPNcricinfo.com
All the world's cricketers walked into a bar. The LOLs, the chatter, and the occasional mini-brawls, they were endless. And…
Ben Stokes named as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world | ESPNcricinfo.com
Ben Stokes has been named as the leading Cricketer in the World in the 2020 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack,…
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India v Pakistan is one the great rivalries in world cricket and not only because the two teams don't play…
The greatest T20 player: Kohli or Shakib? Pollard or Finch? | ESPNcricinfo.com
Here's the next set of match-ups to determine the greatest T20 cricketer. The player with more votes progresses to the…
COVID-19 | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation makes wearing masks mandatory
Youngsters in Mumbai use a variety of face masks for protection from COVID-19 infection. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Any…
Coronavirus: India in negotiations with China on much-needed medical supplies
Indian officials are negotiating essential medical supplies from China in anticipation of a possible rise in COVID-19 infections after the…
Tokyo Olympic flame taken off display; next stop unclear
The Olympic Flame burns at Fukushima City in Japan. | File | Photo Credit: AP It was removed Japan Prime…
Service Live: Bigger economic plan to eliminate COVID-19 on cards; economy most likely to agreement by 4.5%in Q4 due to lockdown
After yesterday's massive rally, which saw stocks gain over 8%, the benchmark indices are slightly up after trading with gains…
Fight against COVID-19 ought to be at a human level, says Sachin Pilot
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress president Sachin Pilot has said State governments should follow a staggered approach in…
Coronavirus lockdown: Invoke Essential Commodities Act to curb black marketing, House Secretary informs States
Essential commodities being transported on a horse-cart during the complete lockdown imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic in Patna,…
Massive JobKeeper package passes Parliament after Labor changes fail
Updated April 08, 2020 23:51:05 Up to 6 million Australians are set to benefit from a $1,500 per fortnight wage…
Wuhan freight flight lands in Australia with tonnes of medical equipment
Posted April 08, 2020 21:38:41 A freight flight from the city where the deadly coronavirus first appeared has arrived in…