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Brit coronavirus patient, 35, speaking for first time after record 58 days on ventilator

Doctors have said a coronavirus patient has "barely enough strength left to breathe" after spending 58 days on a ventilator in hospital.

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Canada, allies express concern over exclusion of Taiwan from WHO: letter

OTTAWA — Canada, the United States and six major allies have told the World Health Organization that its ongoing exclusion of Taiwan has created a serious public health concern during the COVID-19 crisis.

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COMMENTARY: Why it’s especially important to mark Asian Heritage Month this year

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Over the last two centuries, immigrants from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western and Southeast Asia have journeyed to Canada, bringing our society a rich cultural heritage with an infusion of many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions.

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Virus death toll in Brazil rises to more than 15,000

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Brazil has soared to over 230,000, surpassing that of Spain and Italy which were once the epicentre of the pandemic, and making Brazil's outbreak the fourth largest in the world according to official figures.

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Bryan Adams in 'racist meltdown' as he blames 'bat eating b****rds' for cancelling gigs

Vegan singer Bryan Adams sparked a racism row after blaming “bat eating, virus making b*******” for postponing his London gigs.

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Children ‘should be disinfected at school gates' if they return next month

Children should be disinfected at the school gates if they are forced to return in June, a union leader has said.

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Worker infects 533 others with coronavirus at factory as lockdown extended

A worker at a fish-processing factory has infected 533 colleagues with coronavirus.

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Trump administration in talks with chipmakers about building factories in U.S.

The Trump administration is in talks with semiconductor companies about building chip factories in the United States, representatives from two chipmakers said on Sunday.

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Woman gives birth walking down the street – as baby drops onto pavement

A pregnant woman was recorded giving birth to a baby boy as she walked down the street.

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Disney takes US$1.4B hit from coronavirus as theme parks, movie theatres close

Walt Disney Co missed Wall Street’s lowered earnings forecasts on Tuesday and estimated global coronavirus lockdowns cut profits by US$1.4 billion, mostly from its shuttered theme parks.

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Coronavirus in Europe was spreading in December, new test results show

The coronavirus was spreading in Europe as early as December, scientists have claimed.

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Scientists claim coronavirus patients cannot be infected by Covid-19 twice

People with the coronavirus cannot be infected by the disease twice, scientists in South Korea have claimed.

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Indonesian wet market still open and selling bats despite links to coronavirus

Gruesome images show a notorious wet market still plying its wares including bats despite links to the coronavirus.

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NATO must confront coronavirus disinformation, supply chain threats: Stoltenberg

The coronavirus pandemic is driving home the need for members of the NATO security alliance to work together to counter disinformation and shore up supply chains among the alliance.

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Is Kim Jong-un dead? North Korean leader's health and who could replace him

Reports from Hong Kong on Saturday have suggested North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un passed away following botched heart surgery.

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Scientists can't rule out theory that coronavirus is sexually transmitted

Covid-19 is hugely infectious, spreading across the globe in a few short months. It’s thought to be spread through tiny droplets expelled from the mouth when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

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Futuristic AI cameras that spot people not social distancing built to fight Covid-19

A tech company has made Artificial Intelligence that can snoop on people and sound an alarm if they fail to social distance, as shown in a video blasted as “dystopian” by critics.

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Family doctors most trusted by Canadians during COVID-19 crisis, poll suggests

Canadians trust health professionals like their family doctor first and foremost when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis, a new poll suggests.

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Coronavirus began months earlier and not in Wuhan, bombshell UK report claims

Everything we thought we knew about the beginnings of the coronavirus pandemic could be wrong.

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Europe and US could face 'three more waves of coronavirus' warns expert

Europe and the US could be hit by three more waves of coronavirus even after taking control of the bug, an expert has warned.

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Coronavirus: Nurses’ union urges premier to rethink ‘reopening Saskatchewan’

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is calling on the premier to rethink “reopening Saskatchewan.”

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Countries eye gradual reopening of economy after virus

The US has recorded a similar number of deaths linked to Covid-19 for a second consecutive day, with New York's governor saying the "worst is over" as many countries weigh a gradual reopening of their shattered economies.

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How coronavirus might change how our offices look when we return to work after lockdown

The traditional office could look very different once the coronavirus pandemic is over and we return to work.

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Experts say coronavirus can spread twice as far as 6ft social distancing rule

Social distancing guidelines recommending people keep six feet away from each other could be inadequate for preventing the spread of coronavirus.

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Vet urgently warns 'don't let anyone pat your dog' amid coronavirus link to pets

A vet has issued an urgent warning to dog and cat owners as the coronavirus pandemic continues to tighten its grip on the UK.

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New coronavirus 'right around the corner' if wet markets don't close, warn activists

The next global pandemic is "right around the corner" if wet markets don't close, animal rights activists have said.

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Woman, 104, becomes world's oldest coronavirus survivor after beating Spanish flu

An elderly Italian woman who survived the Spanish Flu pandemic more than 100 years ago has become the oldest person in the world to overcome coronavirus.

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Sick man arrested after 'spitting on Lidl shelves' in middle of coronavirus lockdown

A sicko allegedly spotted wiping his spit on Lidl goods has been arrested.

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Boris Johnson to remain in self-isolation after giving coronavirus health update

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will remain in self-isolation after contracting coronavirus.

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When coronavirus patients are most infectious found in new study

A new study has revealed the point in a case of coronavirus when a patient is most infectious.

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Health chief's new coronavirus warning as he admits 'we are definitely worried'

A World Health Organization chief has warned we may have a second coronavirus pandemic on our hands if people don't stay connected while in lockdown.

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Japan passes new law limiting gamers to one hour of play time per day

A new law has come into action today in the Japan, limiting young gamers to just one hour of play time per day.

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Woman who mocked coronavirus social distancing diagnosed with Covid-19

A naive young woman who mocked social distancing in a video has been diagnosed with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus to trigger global condom shortage as biggest producer shuts factories

Fears of a global condom shortage are growing after the world's largest producer was forced to shut all of its factories due to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus kills girl, 16, who had 'no health conditions' before death

A teenager who reportedly had no health conditions has died after contracting coronavirus.

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Trust in Science Essential in Battle Against COVID-19

The trust people have in the medical advice and health information they receive -- and who they trust to provide them -- is always critical, but is particularly important now as the world is scrambling to combat the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Nintendo Switch Stock Alert: Animal Crossing bundle in stock at Studio.co.uk

Nintendo Switch stock is something of a high commodity at the moment.

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Awkwafina hits out at ‘cruel rhetoric’ surrounding coronavirus pandemic

Awkwafina is “saddened” by the “cruel rhetoric” that’s arisen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Odion Ighalo facing uncertain future at Man Utd despite transfer agreement

Odion Ighalo is facing an uncertain future at Manchester United amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis gripping the planet.

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Man Utd make Odion Ighalo transfer decision after being told price tag

Manchester United are prepared to pay the £15m necessary to land the permanent signing of Odion Ighalo.

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Sports Direct to defy coronavirus lockdown order by staying open

Sports Direct say all will remain open because store "sells essential fitness gear, making it a vital asset" during the UK's national shutdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Clearing the air: Carbon emissions down amid coronavirus outbreak

The novel coronavirus has brought the world to a screeching halt, and the environment is benefitting in a big way.

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Boy, 8, fighting for life after being attacked by a pack of dogs in house

An eight-year-old boy is fighting for life after being mauled by a pack of Rottweilers on the outskirts of Dublin.

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Coronavirus prison riot kills 23 as inmates beg to be freed before COVID-19 hits

A coronavirus prison riot has left 23 inmates dead and 83 injured – as desperate lags plea to be freed before COVID-19 tears through the population.

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Inside game which eerily predicted coronavirus, 9/11 and Vegas shooting – so what's next?

Conspiracy theorists have latched onto a 90s card game in the firm belief that its creator predicted horrific and monumental moments in human history.

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First coronavirus victim who worked in Wuhan market makes miracle recovery

A seafood merchant believed to be the first recorded coronavirus victim is back at home following a miracle recovery.

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AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini and his son test positive for coronavirus

AC Milan have confirmed club director Paolo Maldini and his son Daniel have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Track, isolate, communicate: Here’s how coronavirus strategies vary worldwide

Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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