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Compliance could vary, especially as ridership levels start rebounding and trains and buses get more crowded. But there are other steps you can take to make trips less risky.The U.S.

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AO creates 650 new jobs in Bolton and Manchester as Covid pandemic drives sales

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The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic

MNT‘s exclusive analysis of how climate change may have driven the rapid spread of West Nile virus across the United States. We also looked at how cannabinoid products interact with scores of prescription drugs, and why people in ‘blue states’ may live longer than those in ‘red states.’If you’ve ever considered going without food for 2 days, we reveal the risks, benefits, and how you might stay the course.

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Treating COVID-19: Bipolar drug shows promise and other hopeful findings

installment, we reported on a vaccine candidate that showed promise in monkeys and a new trial that tested an existing drug, among other innovations.In this feature, we discover another existing drug that could treat the infection. We also learn about T cells and how a new blood test could speed up vaccine development and mass screening.

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Remdesivir has marginal benefit for moderate COVID-19 patients: Gilead study

COVID-19 patients saw their condition improve after a 5-day course of Gilead Sciences Inc's remdesivir, but a 10-day course did not show a benefit and the drug did not significantly shorten hospital stays, according to new data.The 600-patient analysis, published on Friday by the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that moderately-ill patients treated with the antiviral drug for up to 5 days had significantly higher odds of improvement compared to patients given standard treatment.

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Ottawa sees large jump in coronavirus cases, with 36 new cases and 1 new death

COVID-19 on Friday, according to Ottawa Public Health.The city recorded 36 new cases of the virus Friday afternoon, and one new death.

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Queen’s, public health asks returning students to take added COVID-19 precautions

coronavirus pandemic as they return to campus.The university said most students will be participating in online learning, but previously noted they could accommodate 10 to 25 per cent of their usual capacity for in-class learning. Coronavirus: Queen’s University expecting most learning to be done remotely in the fall About 2,300 students will be in residences this year, and will have staggered move-in days starting Sept.

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Coronavirus pandemic will last less than two years: WHO chief

GENEVA : The World Health Organization hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu and last less than two years, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday, if the world unites and succeeds in finding a vaccine.The WHO has always been cautious about giving estimates on how quickly the pandemic can be dealt with while there is no proven vaccine.Tedros said the 1918 Spanish flu "took two years to stop"."And in our situation now with more technology, and of course with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading, it can move fast because we are more connected now," he told a briefing in Geneva."But at the same time we have also the technology to stop it and the knowledge to stop it.

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Ottawa Public Health reports largest jump in COVID-19 cases in a month

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 36 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death in the city in Friday's update.

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Sen. Carper caught cursing on open mic during hearing

PHILADELPHIA - A technical snafu during a virtual U.S. Senate hearing ends in an expletive meltdown that was broadcast live.It happened at the start of Delaware Democratic Sen.

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World Health Organisation 'hopes coronavirus pandemic will be finished in two years'

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe World Health Organisation chief hopes the coronavirus pandemic may end in less than two years.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the prediction today.He said: "Our situation now with more technology, of course with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading, it can move fast.

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Medical personnel meet as Orange County students return to classroom

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As Orange County students returned to the classroom on Friday, the district's medical advisory committee met to discuss changes in policies and procedures for in-person learning.Committee members returned to the issue of mask requirements in schools and recommended that neck gaiters, masks with valves and bandannas should not be considered acceptable face coverings."There is some data suggesting that gaiters could actually be worse than nothing," Committee Chair Vincent Hzu said.When it comes to medical exemptions for masks, the committee said there should only be rare cases, which would require certification from a medical provider and go before the committee for approval.Procedures were also reviewed for scenarios

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As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities

Coronavirus survivors Azareth Amaya Gamez (L) and her mother Glenda Yaneth Amaya Gamez (R) embrace below a picture frame of their deceased father and husband German Francisco Amaya Gamez inside their home in Miami Gardens near Miami, on August 11, 20 As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.

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Israel hits 100,000 COVID-19 cases amid criticism of govt response

ISRAEL : Israel officially reached a tally of more than 100,000 coronavirus cases on Friday as the government struggled to contain a resurgence in infection rates.The latest daily tally showed 1,496 new cases, bringing the total number to 100,716, the health ministry said. Israel has reported 809 deaths among its 9 million population.In May, Israel lifted a nationwide lockdown that had flattened an infection curve, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials celebrated as a success.

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Covid-19 pandemic could end in less than two years - WHO

The World Health Organization hopes the coronavirus crisis will be over in less than two years, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Coronavirus: Manchester police use thermal imaging to break up house party defying COVID-19 rules

Police in Manchester, U.K., used thermal imaging to break up an illegal house party where attendees flouted COVID-19 restrictions. Police said a heat-seeking camera had identified some 200 people at the illegal gathering.

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CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19

Media Relations (404) 639-3286The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.Robert Redfield, M.D., CDC Director12:15 p.m. ET Friday, August 21, 2020Media: 888-795-0855 International: 1-210-234-0013 PASSCODE: CDC MEDIANon-Media: 800-988-9652 International: 1-517-308-9161 PASSCODE: 8366031 Due to anticipated high volume, please plan to dial in to the telebriefing 15 minutes before the start time.Media: If you would like to ask a question during the call, press *1 on your touchtone phone.

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The Latest: Lions won't allow fans at their opening 2 games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Detroit Lions say they will not have fans at their first two home because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The team also announced Friday that parking lots near the stadium and businesses within the indoor facility will be closed when Detroit hosts the Chicago Bears on Sept. 13 and the New Orleans Saints on Oct.

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Heat-sensitive cameras help police bust 200-person house party in U.K.

U.K. are turning to the skies to put a stop to illegal house parties during the coronavirus pandemic.When the Greater Manchester Police were notified of a house party containing about 200 people in the Gordon area on Aug.

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2 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Friday

coronavirus on Friday.One involves an individual between the ages of 20 and 29 in the Bathurst region and is related to international travel. They are self-isolating.The other individual is between the ages of 50 and 59 in the Fredericton region.

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B.C. to reveal stronger measures to enforce COVID-19 public health rules

COVID-19 cases in B.C. continues to rise, the province is expected to announce stronger measures to enforce public health guidelines on Friday.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday at 10 a.m.It will be carried live on BC1, here on our Global BC website, and the Global BC Facebook page.Earlier this week, Farnworth said he would crack down on people who “demonstrate their indifference to the health and safety of others.” B.C.

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York University gears up to help food entrepreneurs grow their businesses in COVID-19 era

new university-affiliated program in Ontario is preparing to help entrepreneurs scale up their food businesses despite the challenges of the COVID-19 era.A company that makes chocolate snacks, a maker of a non-dairy oat drink and a gluten-free bakery will be among the eight participants in the five-week program managed by York University.The food and beverage accelerator program has received funding from several levels of government and led by YSpace, an innovation hub run by York University.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 Friday, state of emergency extended

coronavirus remains at five, as no new cases were reported Friday.Nova Scotia completed 641 tests on Thursday and there have been 70,315 negative cases to date.There is one person in hospital as a result of COVID-19 at this time, the province says. N.S.

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Horwath says Ontario must continue to manage problem long-term care homes

COVID-19 pandemic.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath notes the first of those management contracts will expire next week, but says the province should maintain oversight of those facilities until all investigations are complete.

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Waterloo Public Health reports first coronavirus-related death since mid-July

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Punjab's COVID-19 death toll nears 1,000 with 34 more fatalities

Chandigarh: Punjab reported 34 more deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 991, while 1,513 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 39,327 on Friday, according to a medical bulletin.Of the new fatalities, eight were reported from Ludhiana, five each from Patiala and Jalandhar; four from Kapurthala; three from Amritsar; two from Moga and one each from Barnala, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Mohali, Mansa and Gurdaspur, the bulletin said.Ludhiana recorded a maximum of 242 fresh COVID-19 cases, followed by Patiala (201), Jalandhar (169), Mohali (143), Sangrur (102), Bathinda (90), Amritsar (80), Kapurthala (70) and Ferozepur (69).Punjab, for the past several days, has been witnessing a spike in the

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Tony Awards 2020 Going Virtual Due to Pandemic

The 2020 Tony Awards are making a big change.

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says ballots No. 1 priority, but details no plan

WASHINGTON - Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, pressed by senators over mail delivery disruptions, said Friday he was unaware of changes that sparked a public uproar, but his responses raised fresh questions about how the Postal Service will ensure timely delivery of ballots for the November election.DeJoy told senators he has zero plans to restore blue mailboxes and sorting equipment that have been removed, saying they are “not needed.” He did say that election mail would continue to be prioritized for delivery as in years past.But while DeJoy distanced himself from President Donald Trump's complaints about mail-in ballots that are expected to surge in the coronavirus pandemic, he told senators could not yet provide a detailed plan about how

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Judge sentences Giannulli to 5 months in college bribery scheme; Loughlin's sentencing expected Friday

Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli, right, leave the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston on Aug. 27, 2019.

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Quebec sees uptick in infections as province records 93 new coronavirus cases

coronavirus Friday, with 93 new infections across the province.The pandemic has led to 61,495 cases in the province, which remains the hardest hit by the virus, since March.Authorities reported one death related to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. However, two deaths between Aug.

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Tony Awards for shortened Broadway season will go digital

NEW YORK – Despite being interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the shortened Broadway season will nonetheless have a Tony Awards. Tony Award Productions said Friday that the celebration of live theater will be digital but offered no date or streaming platform.

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Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols

come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess work out of safe operating practices in the era of COVID-19. The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.

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1 new case of coronavirus in Leeds, Grenville, Lanark region

coronavirus in more than a month.The case, found in the Grenville, Prescott region, is a member of the community, rather than a health-care worker or at a health-care facility. This is the region’s first positive case since July 11.

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Turkey and Portugal offer Scots coronavirus travel insurance deals to make them feel safe

travel insurance designed to cover any coronavirus-ralated costs. Both countries came up with the new policies in a bid to make holidaymakers feel safe while they are visiting.

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Town centres bounce back from Covid thanks to £1million in grants

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Communities in West Lothian have received a share of £1million of grants to help town centres recover from the consequences of the coronavirus crisis.The money nationally has come from The Towns and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Resilience and Recovery Fund, financed by the Scottish Government and administered by Scotland’s Towns Partnership.Grants have already gone to West Lothian Council and the Broxburn and Uphall Traders Association.The fund has supported a raft of schemes to help town centres in their fightback from the Covid-19 pandemic, including helping pay for PPE supplies as well as funding local marketing campaigns urging

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COVID-19: Poll finds business sentiment is improving

optimism regarding future growth prospects has been improving since June, after being low during the early days of the pandemic. The business optimism levels improved to 61.4% during the three months between June and August, compared to 45.3% witnessed between March and May.

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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 21 August 2020

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Holding steady, Florida reports 6th day of fewer than 5,000 COVID-19 cases

Agency for Healthcare Administration.The Florida Department of Health reported 347 new hospitalizations on Friday, bringing the overall total to 35,997 since March.Meanwhile, students in Orange County are returning to classrooms Friday for the first time since March after schools were ordered to shut down to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.Orange County continues to have the highest positive COVID-19 case total in Central Florida.The Orange County Public Schools on Thursday released a list of worksites that tested positive for COVID-19.

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‘Kids need to be in school;‘ Orange County students return for face-to-face learning

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Josephine Edwards dropped off her grandchildren at Rosemont Elementary School on Friday for the first day of face-to-face learning.This is the first time they’ve been back since the coronavirus pandemic began in March and despite new safety rules, Edwards said she is still concerned."People are still getting sick and I'm kind of scared to send them but I have no other choice,"Her grandchildren were ready with their masks to start their big day.

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Ontario reports 131 new coronavirus cases, some missing data from Thursday included

reported 131 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 41,179.Friday’s case count is higher as a result of missing data from 11 public health units due to a system glitch that were not available for Thursday’s report and were then included for Friday’s report.“Because of the data gap yesterday, today’s number is an overestimation of daily counts,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,796 as three more deaths were reported.Meanwhile, 37,397 Ontarians have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 90 per cent of known cases.

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With 14,161 new Covid-19 cases in a day, Maharashtra's tally crosses 6.5 lakh

Ganesh Chaturthi, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Friday urged people to celebrate Ganeshotsav in a low-key manner and avoid crowding in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.He also urged Muslim community members to observe Muharram, which falls in the month-end, in a simple manner and avoid gathering, an official statement said.The government has also issued guidelines regarding Ganeshotsav celebrations, saying that processions should not be taken out before installing and immersing idols.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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Kerala reports 1,983 new COVID-19 cases, tally crosses 54,000, death toll at 203

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Kerala reported 1,983 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total infection count to 54,182, while 12 more deaths took the toll to 203.At least 1,777 people were infected through contact and the source of infection of 109 was not yet known, Health minister K K Shailaja said. Thirty five health workers are among those who tested positive.As many as 18,673 people are presently under treatment and 35,247 have recovered so far, including 1419 who were discharged today, the minister said in a press release here.The highest number of cases were from Thiruvananthapuram (429) andMalappuram (335).

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The Fight Within SAG-AFTRA Over Health Care

An unofficial Zoom meeting hosted by the SAG-AFTRA opposition faction Aug. 14 drew nearly 500 participants in a visceral display of fear and fury as dozens spoke out against a restructuring of the union’s affiliated health plan that will hike premiums and tighten eligibility.

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Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday

OTTAWA -- Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Ottawa.

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Ontario health officials report 37 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday

OTTAWA -- Health officials are reporting 37 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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No inmate COVID-19 positive in Delhi jails: Prisons dept

DELHI : No prisoner is COVID-19 positive and the situation in jails here has much improved, the Delhi Prisons Department said on Friday.So far, 63 inmates of the three jails --Tihar, Rohini and Mandoli -- have tested positive for the infection. Sixty-one of them have recovered and two died, the officials said.In August, only the Tihar Jail reported two cases and both the inmates have recovered now, officials said.On Friday, there was no inmate who was COVID-19 positive in the three jail complexes of Delhi, they said."The first case of an inmate testing coronavirus positive came on May 13 in Rohini Jail.

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance's premium income grows 73% in Jun quarter

Aditya Birla Health Insurance by 73%, and it hopes to continue to lead the industry growth during the current fiscal and reach break-even by the next fiscal, said a senior company official.The four-year-old standalone health insurer collected ₹245 crore in premium even during the coronavirus pandemic-inflicted June quarter, up 73% over the previous year, the official said. The industry growth stood at 16% and pureplay health insurers' growth rate at 27%, he added.The business was led by traditional products, while the focus on digital sales added the momentum during the lockdown months.

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Individual neighbourhoods with lower Covid rates could start to be removed from Greater Manchester’s restrictions next week

as it announced Oldham would be subject to further social mixing measures this week due to higher infection rates, meaning it has managed to avoid an economic lockdown of pubs, restaurants and shops.Wigan is being entirely taken out of Greater Manchester’s existing measures from Wednesday, a move that was first demanded by Leigh's Tory MP James Grundy and subsequently by the mayor and ten councils.From next week, however, the approach will become even more localised. Each week councils subject to extra measures - currently nine boroughs here, with Wigan the only exception - will be expected to bring a ‘combined proposal on the geography which should be included that has been developed in conjunction with the local cross-party council

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Teachers could stay in classroom even if exposed to COVID-19

ATLANTA – New guidance from President Donald Trump’s administration that declares teachers to be “critical infrastructure workers” could give the green light to exempting teachers from quarantine requirements after being exposed to COVID-19 and instead send them back into the classroom.Keeping teachers without symptoms in the classroom, as a handful of school districts in Tennessee and Georgia have already said they may do, raises the risk that they will spread the respiratory illness to students and fellow employees.

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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

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