coronavirus cases, the Central Railway has handed over 11 isolation coaches to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation to set up a care centre for Covid-19 patients.Nagpur on Sunday recorded 5,007 new Covid-19 cases, raising the infection count to 4,19,370, while 112 deaths pushed the toll in the district to 7,599, as per official figures.A rake of 11 non-AC coaches coaches and one additional coach for medical staff was stationed at the Ajni inland container depot in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Sunday, the Central Railway (CR) said in an official release.Each isolation coach has 16 beds, including two in each compartment, it said, adding that total 176 patients can be accommodated in the 11 coaches."The Covid-19 patients who are asymptomatic.

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Tests conducted so far India has tested 30,22,75,471 samples for Covid-19 until now, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).Out of these, 18,65,428 samples were tested on Saturday. The testing number went up by a few thousand as it stood at 18,08,344 on Friday.

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The world’s eyes are on the skies this weekend, with chunks of China’s Long March 5B rocket expected to crash down somewhere in the southern Pacific Ocean.

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Curry makes 11 3s, scores 49 points to help Warriors roll

SAN FRANCISCO – Stephen Curry scored 49 points in 29 minutes and matched his season best with 11 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-97 on Saturday night.

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Olivia Munn shared an important message about the rise in Anti-Asian hate crimes amid the pandemic.

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Capitals beat Flyers in overtime, Penguins win East Division

WASHINGTON – Unable to dress the usual 18 skaters because of injuries and other absences, the Washington Capitals rallied for one accomplishment with the playoffs on the horizon but fell short of another.

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Very low turnout for Sunset Beach anti-restriction protest

A handful of people opposed to COVID-19 restrictions held a small protest at Sunset Beach on Saturday evening. Emad Agahi reports.

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No new community cases; 2 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today.

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Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID

CHICAGO - A suburban family is mourning the loss of three family members to COVID-19. A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously."We feel that COVID is real so we want everyone to play it safe so other families don't have to go through what we went through," said Trevor Black, who lost his grandmother, aunt, and cousin.

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Rajasthan may import Covid-19 vaccines to accelerate inoculation drive: Gehlot

Rajasthan government will consider importing Covid-19 vaccines to ensure that residents of the state are inoculated against the virus at the earliest, said Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday. Gehlot also stressed the need to accelerate the pace of the vaccination to curb the spread of the virus and reduce the fatality rate.

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Dantewada police urges Covid positive Maoists to surrender, offers free treatment

Maoist leaders and their cadets, who are reportedly suffering from Covid infection and food poisoning in the district, to surrender and get access to free medical treatment, said an official on Saturday.Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police, Dantewada Abhishek Pallav said, "From credible sources, we get information that the top Maoist leaders are suffering from food poisoning and Covid. Leaders like Sujata, a member of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), who is carrying a bounty of ₹25 lakh, have severe Covid infections.

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Not sabotaging farmers' protest but won't allow violation of Covid curbs : Punjab CM

Amarinder Singh on Saturday reiterated that no violation of the weekend lockdown and other restrictions in the state could be allowed at any cost, given the current grim situation."There are lives at stake, saving them is our priority, and it is the responsibility of every Punjabi to save them," said the Chief Minister, urging BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) and BKU (Ekta Dakaounda) leaders not to give a twist to his yesterday's comments on the issue," a statement quoted Singh.Amid the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha's call to oppose the weekend lockdown, the Chief Minister had asked the DGP to strictly enforce all the weekend restrictions and not allow any violation at any cost."Nobody can be allowed to play with the lives of the people," he reiterated.Earlier,

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PHILADELPHIA - The Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta took place for the first time in over a year on Saturday after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the event last year. Fans were not allowed to attend the regatta, which included dozens of schools from across the country.

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Variant accelerating India's Covid-19 explosion, says WHO top scientist

- Resistant to antibodies? -But so far it has stopped short of adding it to its short list of "variant of concern" -- a label indicating it is more dangerous than the original version of the virus by being more transmissible, deadly or able to get past vaccine protections.Several national health authorities, including in the United States and Britain, have meanwhile said they consider B.1.617 a variant of concern, and Swaminathan said she expected the WHO to soon follow suit."B 1.617 is likely to be a variant of concern because it has some mutations which increase transmission, and which also potentially could make (it) resistant to antibodies that are generated by vaccination or by natural infection," she said.But she insisted that the

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Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest

BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 13: A teenage boy sleeps through most of the late morning on January 13, 2018 in his home in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/ Corbis via Getty Images) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever.

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Ontario’s urban Indigenous communities, dialysis patients now have shorter COVID-19 vaccine intervals

Ontario government has adopted recommendations from an advisory group to shorten the COVID-19 vaccine intervals for those in the province’s urban Indigenous communities and those undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.The guidance was recently updated on the provincial government’s website and came into effect immediately. Officials told Global News more information will be released soon.Those undergoing the blood-filtering procedures of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis will be able to get vaccinated at their clinics or request a letter from their nephrologist or unit.

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Oxygen crisis concerns for developing nations during COVID-19

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COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey poultry plant infects 29

COVID-19.Fraser Health said it issued a 10-day closure order for Sunrise Poultry Processors at 13542 73A Ave. on Friday.

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Businesses frustrated with Manitoba’s 3rd round of closures

coronavirus pandemic began last spring and some have had enough.Under the new rules, which go into effect Sunday morning, restaurants, bars, and patios will be closed to in-person dining, and gyms, fitness centres, museums, libraries, and day camps will also be forced to close.

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Ontario pharmacies in COVID-19 hot spots see surge in vaccine demand as eligibility expands to 18+

Ontario pharmacies saw an influx of people looking for a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and Saturday after some in Toronto and Peel were able to start administering Pfizer vaccines to those age 18 and over with pharmacies in five other hot spot regions able to dole out Moderna shots to the same age groups. But pharmacies aren’t the only ones seeing a surge, with pop-up clinics also seeing a rush to get vaccinated.

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UK town named as hotspot for Indian Covid variant as cases double

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxBolton has started surge testing to help contain the spread of the Indian Covid variant after it became a UK hotspot with infection cases almost doubling.The town’s vaccination process has been sped up along with the testing as part of new measures to control the movement of the virus.Latest infection rates show an increase from 50 to 89 cases per 100,000 people, compared to the England average of 20.6 cases per 100,000.Most disturbing is the 500 percent rise in the infection rates, to 359.3 per 100,000 people in the Rumworth South area.Public health officers will be going from door to door to reinforce the emergency in Bolton for

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Nicola Sturgeon invited to 'summit meeting' by Boris Johnson with focus on covid recovery

Sturgeon and Labour’s Drakeford for wholesale constitutional change in light of SNP and Labour successes in Scottish and Welsh parliament elections. The Prime Minister hailed the success of the UK in the covid vaccine roll-out and emphasised the economic challenges will be a “serious shared responsibility”.

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Saskatchewan releases proposed COVID-19 immunization schedule

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COVID-19: Sask. hits milestone 500K total vaccinations, reports 269 new cases

Saskatchewan administered 13,042 COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, bringing the provincial total up to 504,482. All Saskatchewan residents 12+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 20: officials Provincial officials also added 269 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the active cases total to 2,293.Saskatoon reported the most new cases with 73 new infections, followed by Regina with 51.There were no new deaths reported Saturday, with the total deaths in province remaining at 502 since the beginning of the pandemic.The province’s hospitals are treating 168 people who have COVID-19.

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No tickets issued yet at B.C.’s essential travel COVID-19 checkpoints

COVID-19.B.C.’s travel restrictions were announced April 23, but police only began enforcing them on Thursday.Police have identified four locations for checkpoints — all on key highways leading in and out of the Lower Mainland, but have not had officers at each site each day.“We had one up on Thursday and then two up Friday and we have another two up on Saturday,” B.C. RCMP spokesperson Dawn Roberts told Global News.

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COVID-19: 88 new cases in London-Middlesex, 1 additional death

One death and 88 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London and Middlesex on Saturday as the region surpasses 11,000 cases.The daily update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 11,080, of which 9,965 have resolved, an increase of 95 from the day before.At least 209 deaths have been reported during the pandemic.

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Florida reports 3,976 new COVID-19 cases as state’s positivity rate dips below 5% for third day

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s positivity rate has dipped below 5% for the third day in a row, according to state COVID-19 data.

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B.C.’s South Asian media stars hold benefit for COVID-19-stricken India

The Actor’s Studio – with a South Asian-Canadian twist. Medical supplies from Canada arrive in India as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge “We’ll be talking about things from deep in our hearts.

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Flyers offering COVID-19 shots at Monday's game

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: Flyers mascot Gritty celebrates a goal in the second period during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers on May 04, 2021 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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Nova Scotia reports one new death, 163 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday and one more death — a man in his 70s in the central health zone.That death brings the total number of COVID-19-related fatalities in the province to 71.“Another family is suffering the loss of a loved one, and on behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to offer my condolences,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release. “Our province is at a serious point in the pandemic.“The actions of every single Nova Scotian are critical right now.”“Everyone has a role to play. So, let’s do it together.

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Covid: Delhi likely to get remaining 18 oxygen plants from France this month

New Delhi: The national capital has received three out of the 21 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month, officials said on Saturday.The three PSA oxygen plants donated by France have been installed at Satyawadi Raja Harishchandra Hospital in Narela, Ambedkar Hospital and Sanjay Gandhi Hospital."The Union Health Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs are monitoring it.

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Uttar Pradesh: Massive COVID-19 vaccination drive from May 10 for 18-plus

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said a massive coronavirus vaccination drive will be initiated for 18-44 years age group in the state from May 10.He said the drive will be conducted in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar area.“The vaccination drive will be held in Aligarh, Agra, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Bareilly, Meerut, Moradabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Firozabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, Ayodhya and Shahjahanpur municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar," the CM said.Speaking to reporters in Bareilly, Adityanath said despite being the most populous state in the country, Uttar Pradesh is fighting the disease effectively.He underlined that vaccination is the best

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Medical supplies from Canada arrive in India as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge

Canadian Armed Forces have successfully touched down in Delhi with medical supplies as India struggles to contain a crippling second wave of COVID-19.Nadir Patel, Canada’s high commissioner to India, welcomed the first consignment of what he described as “urgently-needed” medical supplies including 25,000 vials of anti-viral remdesivir and 50 ventilators on Saturday.“Canada stands with our friend and partner India as we work to overcome the devastating impact of #COVID19,” he tweeted.Happening now: @canadianforces CC-150 Polaris lands in Delhi with first consignment of urgently-needed medical supplies including Remdesivir & ventilators.

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NJ Gov. Murphy 'might' consider money as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

PHILADELPHIA - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said it's possible that the state could begin incentivizing COVID-19 vaccines in order to reach it's goal. In an interview with FOX 29 Philadelphia's affiliate, FOX 5 NY, Gov. Murphy was asked if he would consider jumping on board with other governors who have begun giving incentives for vaccines. "We might, I think all things are on the table frankly," Gov.

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London, Ont., Beer Store temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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City of Winnipeg to close facilities, suspend programming amid May COVID-19 lockdown

The City of Winnipeg is responding to the latest COVID-19 provincial health orders by suspending Leisure Guide programming and closing the doors of city-owned facilities.Gyms, indoor pools, arenas and libraries owned by the City of Winnipeg closed after regular operations Friday night. Manitoba tightens COVID-19 restrictions, closing restaurants, patios, gyms, bars Recreation and leisure programs are suspended until further notice as well.At a Friday press conference, Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr.

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New Brunswick reports another death, 8 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday, as well as another death.The deceased person was reportedly in their 90s and was a resident of Pavillon Beau-Lieu, a special care home in Grand Falls currently experiencing an outbreak. Four people have died at the home since last Sunday.“Unfortunately, we have seen COVID-19 touch another New Brunswick family in the worst way,” said Health Minister Dorothy Shephard in a release.“We are saddened at this loss and on behalf of all New Brunswickers, I extend condolences to the family and friends of this individual.” COVID-19: New Brunswick reports 1 more death at special care home The new cases include two in Zone 1, the Moncton region, involving people under the age of 19.

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Regina researcher Gordon Asmundson discusses reasons behind anti-mask attitudes

University of Regina psychology professor, is one of a number of behavioural scientists studying the attitudes behind the anti-mask movement during the COVID-19 pandemic.Amundson helped conduct a study last summer that surveyed roughly 2,000 Canadians and Americans. It found 84 per cent of respondents wore masks while 16 per cent did not.Global News spoke with Asmundson about the study.A – We found that there were two things primarily explaining those who did not wear masks.

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Karnataka logs 47,563 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in last 24 hours

Karnataka on Saturday reported 47,563 new COVID19 cases, 482 deaths taking the total tally to 18,86,448 and the death toll to 18,286, the state health bulletin said. Today's count is slightly lower than yesterday's numbers.

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Haryana registers 14,667 new Covid-19 cases, 155 deaths in 24 hrs

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EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

PORTO – The European Union cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology Saturday by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 billion doses through 2023.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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