LONDON – Millions of people in Britain will get their first chance in months for haircuts, casual shopping and restaurant meals on Monday, as the government takes the next step on its lockdown-lifting road map.

Nationwide restrictions have been in place in England since early January, and similar rules in the other parts of the U.K., to suppress a surge in coronavirus infections that swept the country late last year, linked to a more transmissible new variant first identified in southeast England.

Britain has had Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, with more than 127,000 confirmed deaths. Infections, hospitalizations and deaths have all fallen thanks to the lockdown, and a mass vaccination program that has given at least one dose to more

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Covid survivors may require just 1 shot of a two-dose vaccine

Nature Medicine write-up. In fact, if you already had the virus, your immune response after one vaccine is likely to be even better than a never-infected person’s after two, according to Italian research just out in the New England Journal of Medicine.The issue of giving only a single dose to people who have had Covid has become all the more urgent since safety concerns have been raised about Johnson & Johnson’s and AstraZeneca’s vaccines.

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Increase Covid hospitals, oxygenated beds: Harsh Vardhan directs states amid virus surge

Harsh Vardhan on Saturday directed the states and Union Territories to cope with the crisis by ensuring containment, surveillance and treatment of the coronavirus positive cases.The states and UTs where the Covid-19 spike is particularly worrying are Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.This morning, India added 2.34 lakh new coronavirus infections, its highest daily rise since the pandemic began, the government data showed.Chairing a high-level review meeting with the health ministers of 11 states and UTs, Vardhan presented a snapshot of the unprecedented rise in new cases at the outset.Union Health Min on Covid spike in 11 states, UTsThe Union

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Indian Covid mutation may 'resist vaccine and scupper roadmap out of lockdown'

Fancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays The Indian strain of Covid-19 may resist vaccines and "scupper the UK's escape plan" out of lockdown, according to a top scientist. This comes after 77 cases of the B.1.617 variant, first discovered in India, were found in the UK.

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Bangkok virus spike sparks alcohol ban, venue closures

Alcohol sales are to be banned in restaurants in the Thai capital, Bangkok, from tomorrow, while entertainment venues will be shuttered across the country for two weeks.

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Antipsychotic drugs may provide COVID-19 protection

antipsychotic drugs could have a protective effect against COVID-19. People treated with these drugs may have a lower risk of contracting the virus or may have milder symptoms if they do get the virus.

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Fears new Covid variant could 'scupper' road map out of lockdown

coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's road map out of lockdown as four cases are recorded in Scotland. Recent figures have suggested that Covid-19 infections across the UK have dropped to the lowest level since the autumn, but despite this, Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, says Britain should be prepared for a third wave after 77 cases of another possible variant was recorded domestically.

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Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

RIO DE JANEIRO – The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.

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Mumbai Covid restrictions: Impose complete lockdown, says BMC Mayor amid spike in new cases

ANI, the BMC Mayor said, "I think a complete lockdown should be imposed looking at the current Covid-19 situation."This comes as 8,839 Covid-19 cases were reported in Mumbai on Friday.

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Covid rules for Prince Philip's funeral - including why the Queen must sit alone

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Tokyo Olympics at threat amid Coronavirus surge in areas near city

coronavirus in areas near Tokyo has thrown fresh doubt on whether the Olympics can go ahead.As a result, Japan decided to raise the alert level in the capital’s three neighbouring sectors and a fourth area in the country yesterday.The government approved the alert status for Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures in the capital region and Aichi in central Japan.The measure will allow heads of those areas to mandate shorter hours for bars and restaurants, along with punishments for violators and compensation for those who comply.The measures are to begin on Monday and continue through to May 11 after the end of Japan’s “golden week” holidays.Experts have warned that the variant of the virus spreading now is more contagious and could also

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Fears new Covid variant could ruin road map out of lockdown as UK cases fall

A new variant of coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's plans to ease lockdown, a leading scientist has warning.

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Ontario to set up border checkpoints, beef up police powers

With its COVID-19 cases expected to soar even more, the Ontario government is imposing its strictest pandemic measures yet. Eric Sorensen reports on the mounting measures, the request for help, and the troublesome projections of where caseloads are headed.

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B.C.’s Interior Health region about to reach 10,000 COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic

B.C., it seems surreal to think that after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Interior Health Authority (IHA) was reporting just a few cases a day.On April 16, 2020, there were three cases of the virus reported in a region that includes a population of about 750,000, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC).But on April 16, 2021, 110 people tested positive in the IHA, according to the BC CDC — one of the highest case counts in a single day.By Saturday morning, the region will reach a somber milestone: 10,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

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Niagara to ‘discuss’ concerns over West Lincoln mayor’s ties to St. Catharines anti-lockdown rally

COVID-19 lockdown protest on Lake Street in St. Catharines on April 10.In a statement on Friday, Niagara Regional chair Jim Bradley “assured” residents that he has heard public concerns and is taking the issues surrounding mayor and regional councillor Dave Bylsma “seriously.”“To that end, we will be discussing this matter as council in the coming days,” said Bradley.

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Hamilton reports record daily high of COVID-19 cases, expert says ‘blunt’ lockdown measures needed

COVID-19 pandemic, says the prominence of COVID-19 variants has left little alternative for Ontario in terms of more strict lockdown measures.On Friday, Ontario set another single-day record of COVID-19 cases, 4,812, surpassing the previous record of 4,736 which was set on Thursday.Health officials suggested the only way to flatten the surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is a six-week stay-at-home order with at least 100,000 doses of vaccine administered a day.Doug Ford’s announcement Friday which extended the four week lockdown to six also increased police powers, restricted outdoor gatherings and shut down non-essential construction. Ontario reports more than 4,800 new COVID-19 cases, setting another single-day record Dr.

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NASCAR, motorsports approach to virus vaccine varies greatly

RICHMOND, Va. – Bubba Wallace says get the shot, like he did.

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Peterborough and surrounding area seeing continuation of backlash towards provincial lockdown

As Tricia Mason reports police say they have noticed an increase in anti-lockdown protests and expect them to grow…

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Perth-based mental health crisis charity to set up hubs at rural schools

Perth mental health crisis charity is planning to set up outreach points at rural schools in the region to help a “spiralling” mental health crisis among young people. The first hub has already been launched at Kinross High School by The Lighthouse for Perth - with Blairgowrie High School lined up in the coming months.

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Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants

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Scots bride-to-be thrown surprise hen party in Glasgow park as Covid restrictions eased

coronavirus restrictions eased, saying it was 'better than Benidorm'. With six people allowed to meet outdoors as of today, Michaela McGinley's pals invited her out for a day in Kelvingrove Park.

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Here's your list of Ayrshire pubs taking bookings for beer gardens as Covid restrictions ease

Ayrshire boozers are gearing up to reopen later this month as Covid restrictions in Scotland are eased.And Ayrshire Live has compiled this handy list of beer gardens in East, North and South Ayrshire looking forward to serving customers again.Watering holes will be able to slake the thirst of punters when the nation moves to Covid Tier 3 status on Monday, April 26 but most pubs are asking punters to book tables for their beer gardens.Scottish Government guidelines mean pubs and restaurants will only be able to sell soft drinks indoors but can serve up alcohol until 10pm outdoors.Advanced bookings are required for most beer gardens – so be quick because spots will be filling up fast.Not on the list? Drop [email protected] a line and

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Forth Valley Police thank locals for sticking to coronavirus rules as lockdown is eased further

Falkirk for sticking to coronavirus rules, as more lockdown restrictions are eased. From today, people in Falkirk can travel outside the council area to other parts of Scotland for the first time this year.The relaxation also mean that up to six people from six different households can gather outside.Many people are taking advantage of the easing with hundreds flocking to beauty and tourist spots, including The Kelpies.

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SeaWorld Orlando set to celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Seven Seas Food Festival

ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando said Friday that it will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo a little early during its Seven Seas Food Festival later this month.

US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave, the Biden administration announced Friday.

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Family asks feds to reopen case on Tamir Rice police killing

CHICAGO – The family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot and killed by Cleveland police in 2014, asked the Justice Department on Friday to reopen the case into his death after it was closed in the waning weeks of the Trump administration.

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Serum's Adar Poonawalla urges Joe Biden: Lift embargo on Covid vaccine raw material exports

@POTUS, if we are to truly unite in beating this virus, on behalf of the vaccine industry outside the U.S., I humbly request you to lift the embargo of raw material exports out of the U.S. so that vaccine production can ramp up.

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Irish citizens travelling for surrogacy set to be exempt from quarantine, court told

Lawyers for the Minister for Health have told the High Court that Irish citizens travelling abroad for surrogacy will be exempt from having to quarantine in a hotel when they return to Ireland.

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Indian vaccine maker asks US to ease export curbs

NEW DELHI – The chief executive of Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest maker of vaccines and a critical supplier of the U.N.-backed COVAX facility, asked President Joe Biden on Twitter to lift the U.S. embargo on exporting raw materials needed to make the the jabs.

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Coronavirus Scotland LIVE as travel restrictions are lifted and lockdown easing continues

finally lifted today after more than four months, while groups of up to six people from six different households can also now legally meet outdoors. Until now, most Scots have been unable to invite people into their own homes for non-essential purposes since September and thousands of hospitality businesses remain shut.

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Day workers fill trains out of Mumbai as virus dries up jobs

MUMBAI – Migrant workers are swarming rail stations in India's financial capital Mumbai to go to their home villages as virus-control measures dry up work in the hard-hit region.

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10 reasons why the coronavirus is airborne: Study

COVID-19, is predominantly transmitted through the air.Therefore, public health measures that fail to treat the virus as predominantly airborne leave people unprotected and allow the virus to spread, according to six experts from the UK, USA and Canada, including Jose-Luis Jimenez, a chemist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and the University of Colorado Boulder."The evidence supporting airborne transmission is overwhelming, and evidence supporting large droplet transmission is almost non-existent," Jimenez said.

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Hinshaw letter gives hints on when Alberta entertainment venues may reopen from COVID-19

Country Thunder Alberta music festival — announced their events would not take place this summer, citing the risk still posed by the novel coronavirus, the reality of current COVID-19 restrictions and issues presented by the ongoing U.S.

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Covid lockdown in Scotland has been 'tougher and lasted longer' than other UK nations

most stringent restrictions on average than people in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.Analysis by Oxford University's Blavatnik school of government found the UK was "globally unique" in spending the longest period of lockdown at a very high level of stringency - with Scotland the toughest of the lot.It comes as travel restrictions north of the Border are finally lifted today after more than four months, while groups of up to six people from six different households can also now legally meet outdoors.But most Scots have been unable to legally invite people into their own homes for non-essential purposes since September and thousands of hospitality businesses remain shut.Professor Thomas Hale of Oxford University told the Record: "It’s

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Markets seen rangebound amid rising covid cases; Wipro, Bajaj Auto in focus

Also Read | India needs to learn from the Suez crisisOvernight, US stocks jumped to record highs with retail sales and weekly jobless claims data signalling an accelerating recovery in the world’s biggest economy. Yields on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes dropped the most since February.Back home, investors will watch out the covid situation as daily virus infections crossed the 200,000 mark on Thursday.Within 48 hours of re-opening bookings for its electric scooter Chetak, Bajaj Auto on Thursday put the brakes as it stopped taking bookings due to supply chain uncertainties.

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Sanctioned Russian IT company partners with Microsoft, IBM

The Treasury Department on Thursday slapped six Russian technology companies with sanctions for supporting Kremlin intelligence agencies engaged in “dangerous and disruptive cyber attacks.”

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Latest B.C. COVID-19 numbers show recent trends of the age of those getting sick and dying from the virus

Keith Baldrey has more on the record-breaking COVID-19 numbers on Thursday, April 15 and the latest modelling numbers released by B.C. health officials.

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‘Putting lives at risk’: Barrie city council pens open letter to COVID-19 lockdown protesters

COVID-19 lockdown.In the letter, council said people who are planning on coming to the protest in person are putting lives at risk by illegally gathering Public health confirms COVID-19 community outbreak in eastern Grey County “In Barrie, our COVID cases have tripled in one week. The number of people arriving at RVH who are gasping for breath due to severe COVID-19 is growing every day,” council wrote in Thursday’s letter.“You have the right to protest, and should you choose to do so, do it safely.

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Little Big Town's Phillip Sweet tests POSITIVE for coronavirus, will sit out on the ACM Awards

Little Big Town'sPhillip Sweet has tested positive for the coronavirus.The 47-year-old's diagnosis was confirmed by the country music group during an interview with Audacyon Thursday.'Well, Philly's not feeling good. We might as well break the news, he's got the COVID,' group member Jimi Westbrook revealed.

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San Antonio airport on lockdown after police shooting

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - San Antonio’s airport was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported police shooting, but authorities said there was no "active threat to the public."The San Antonio Police Department said the airport was locked down as a precaution Thursday afternoon after a "confirmed officer-involved shooting" on airport property.

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Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet Diagnosed With COVID-19

Phillip Sweet has tested positive for COVID-19. The Little Big Town member has contracted the virus, and thus will not join his fellow bandmates at the upcoming 2021 ACM Awards, they shared during an interview on Audacy on Thursday.

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COVID-19 Scan for Apr 15, 2021

The P1 SARS-CoV-2 variant, which was first identified in Brazil, may be more than twice as transmissible as non-P.1 lineages, and it may lower protective immunity from non-P1 variants 21% to 46%, according to a study published yesterday in Science.From November 2020 to January 2021, the researchers conducted

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Vaccines that can protect against many coronaviruses could prevent another pandemic

Jon CohenIn 2017, three leading vaccine researchers submitted a grant application with an ambitious goal. At the time, no one had proved a vaccine could stop even a single beta coronavirus—the notorious viral group then known to include the lethal agents of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), as well as several causes of the common cold and many bat viruses.

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Probe into Neil Lennon video showing ex-Celtic manager at English hotel concludes no Covid rules broken

investigating a video featuring ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon. A video clip has been circulated on social media apparently showing the former Celtic manager in Halston Hotel in Carlisle on Tuesday night.

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How Metrolink's ventilation system is helping reduce Covid transmission

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Covid ‘garlic breath test’ advice issued to slow down spread of virus

coronavirus transmission to take place.Dr Julian Tang, a consultant virologist at Leicester Royal Infirmary, said that if you can smell your friend’s lunch from their breath then you could be inhaling any virus that comes with that.Appearing on Sky News, he urged governments and health officials to focus their efforts on airborne transmission.Dr Tang claimed that the current emphasis on washing hands is wrong and said that more should be done to promote good ventilation in indoor settings, reports Hull Live.“The message ‘hands, face, space’, we think should be really ‘space, space, hands’,” he said.“The way this virus transmits is really through conversational distance, within one metre.“When you’re talking to a friend or sharing the same

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Emmerdale star James Hooton slammed as he refuses Covid vaccine and insists taking vitamins will protect him

EMMERDALE star James Hooton has been criticised on social media after he revealed he won't be getting the Covid vaccine.

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France's pandemic death toll set to pass 100,000 amid surge

PARIS – France's coronavirus death toll is expected to pass 100,000 on Thursday after a year of hospital tensions, on-and-off lockdowns and personal loss that have left families nationwide grieving the pandemic’s unending, devastating toll.

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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

Pubs, hairdressers set to reopen as UK eases virus lockdown

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