Surge Covid testing has been deployed to another part of the UK after the worrying South African variant was detected. NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in and around the Woodlands area of Hounslow, London, after one confirmed case of the variant.

The confirmed case has self-isolated and their contacts have been identified. No links have been found between this case and previous cases identified in the South London area.

Everybody aged 16 and over who lives and works in the area is strongly encouraged to take a Covid-19 PCR test, whether they are showing symptoms or not.

The Department of Health and Social Care said in a statement: "Enhanced contact tracing will be used for individuals testing positive with a variant of

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Protesters to descend on AstraZeneca's Macclesfield site in call for firm to share its Covid vaccine technology

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'Gulabi chasma utaare...', Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi on Covid-19 situation

अस्पतालों में लाइनें मीलों तकजीवन सुरक्षा का छीना हक़!PM, वो गुलाबी चश्में उतारो जिससे सेंट्रल विस्टा के सिवा कुछ दिखता ही नहीं।Congress party has been attacking the union government for constructing a new Parliament building and a new residence for the prime minister, instead of improving medical infrastructure amid the pandemic. The former Congress president also asked people to join the 'SpeakUpToSaveLives' campaign to strengthen the fight against COVID-19, and urged them to provide a helping hand to the needy in “these distressing times". Gandhi shared a video of a little over a minute on the shortage of oxygen, ventilators, ICU beds and vaccines and people scrambling to get them.

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PM Modi speaks with Lotay Tshering; thanks Bhutan for support amid Covid-19

Narendra Modi today held a telephonic conversation with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering as the two leaders noted that the Covid-19 crisis has further highlighted the special friendship between the two countries.The Bhutanese prime minister expressed solidarity with the government and the people of India in their efforts against the recent wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.PM Modi conveyed his sincere thanks to the people and the government of Bhutan for their good wishes and support, it said.Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Discussed the pandemic situation with my friend Lyonchhen @PMBhutan, and conveyed appreciation for the solidarity and prayers expressed by the leaders and

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Covid second wave drags business resumption: Nomura

MUMBAI : As more states are imposing lockdown-like curbs, while others have extended restrictions on mobility, sequential economic growth is hampered, according to Nomura.The Nomura India Business Resumption Index (NIBRI) fell to 64.5 for the week ended 9 May from 69.7 the prior week (that is, 35.5 percentage points (pp) below pre-pandemic levels). The index is now at levels last seen in mid-June, after having fully recovered in February.

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Southern US braces for another round of severe weather after tornadoes cause damage, 2 deaths

national Storm Prediction Center. That zone is home to more than 11 million people and includes the cities of Nashville, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi, forecasters said."We’ll see all three threats as far as hail, wind and tornadoes on Tuesday," said Mike Edmonston, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Mississippi.Hail and high winds were reported in north Texas Monday night.

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Clock is ticking for EU vaccine certificates as summer looms

BRUSSELS – As strict lockdowns are loosened across Europe and many EU citizens dream about holidays in the sun, the 27-nation bloc has yet to agree on how to quickly implement a virus certificate scheme to boost summer travel and tourism.

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Online pharmacies pushing unauthorized COVID-19 treatments to Canadians

A growing number of Canadians say they’re willing to seek out medications from unsanctioned sources online if it means getting drugs not available anywhere else.

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‘Don’t worry about it’: Dubious online pharmacies push unlicensed COVID-19 treatments

Fighting COVID-19 has meant tackling conspiracy theories, even within families The message was sent by a drug supplier, who claims to be based in India, trying to sell hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin: two drugs that conspiracy theorists say cure COVID-19 and that scientists say are useless at treating the disease.The seller said it would ship the drugs to Canada without a prescription. But importing medications, even with a prescription, is illegal in most circumstances.In March, Global News registered with an online referral service that connects customers with drug suppliers in India.

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Shortage of covid vaccines, urgent need to scale up production: CM Kejriwal

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Will Smith performs fun dance in the gym after vowing to lose pandemic weight

Will Smith is on a health kick after finding himself heavier than usual following the pandemic.

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Indian oil cuts output, imports as Covid-19 pandemic hits demand

full lockdown.State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp has cut its crude imports by 1 million barrels in May and will reduce purchases by 2 million barrels in June, a company official said.M.K. Surana, chairman of Hindustan Petroleum Corp, expects India's fuel consumption in May to fall by 5% from April as the impact on driving and industrial production is not as severe as last year."This time it is not a full lockdown like last time," he said."Sales in April was about 90% of March and we expect May could be about 5% lower than April."This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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Stewartry pensioner told to have another Covid test before he can have life-saving operation

days. “Now they are insisting on another test before an operation for which I have no date.“I am having to start the whole procedure again – pre-op assessments, blood tests, scans everything.“My condition is getting worse.

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New EU legal case against AstraZeneca over vaccine supplies gets under way

A second legal case brought by the European Commission against AstraZeneca over its delayed delivery of Covid-19 vaccines got under way in a Brussels court today.

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Asian shares skid after tech sell-off on Wall Street

BANGKOK – Shares dropped Tuesday in Asia after selling of several Big Tech companies pulled U.S. benchmarks lower.

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The Latest: Taiwan tracing new cases, restricts gatherings

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan reported seven domestic COVID-19 cases with the source of six of the infections still under investigation, its Central Epidemic Command Center said Tuesday.

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PM hails scientists, innovators for contribution in combating Covid-19

In another tweet, the Prime Minister also appreciates scientists who have worked industriously to fight COVID-19."In any challenging situation, our scientists and innovators have always risen to the occasion and worked to mitigate the challenge. Over the last year, they have worked industriously to fight COVID-19.

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India’s oil demand spared 2020’s collapse despite Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 wave sweeping across India tallying grim daily records has surpassed the severity of the 2020 outbreak.

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Nadda accuses Sonia Gandhi for creating panic in fight against Covid-19

BJP president J P Nadda on Tuesday accused the Congress of "misleading" people and creating "false panic" in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and alleged that the conduct of its leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, will be remembered for "duplicity and pettiness".Nadda wrote a four-page letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, a day after the Congress Working Committee hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the handling of the coronavirus crisis.The BJP president also accused Congress leaders, including a chief minister, of trying to actively create vaccine hesitancy during the once-in-a-century pandemic.Under Modi, the fight against the pandemic is driven by unwavering belief in science, support to

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Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw expresses concern over Covid vaccine shortage

@MoHFW_INDIA We need better transparency to avoid the suspense. If a timetable of supplies is made public people can patiently wait their turn"My concern comes from why we hear of declining vaccination numbers and some centres not completing their vaccination quotas - States should share daily vaccination dashboards," she said in another tweet.My concern comes from why we hear of declining vaccination numbers n some centres not completing their vaccination quotas - States shd share daily vaccination dashboards @CMofKarnataka @BBMPCOMM https://t.co/OzHUOLvqE7Amid the deadly second Covid-19 wave, India opened its Covid-19 vaccination drive for all above the age of 18 years from May 1.

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India's seven-day Covid-19 average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain

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Flyers end crushing season with 4-2 win over Devils

PHILADELPHIA - Joel Farabee scored two goals and James van Riemsdyk added one on the power play to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils in the season finale for both teams on Monday night.The Flyers finished yet another season without a Stanley Cup — they haven’t won one since consecutive championships in 1974 and 1975 — and this ends as one of the more disheartening ones in franchise history.Gritty stripped to his orange fur, exposing his green belly button as the final horn sounded.

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More than a dozen Greater Manchester Police staff - including officers - breached Covid rules in first year of pandemic

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Indicators for Covid-19 in Ireland now reducing or stable

Most of the indicators for Covid-19 in Ireland are now reducing or stable, the latest figures show.

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Japan prosecutors say Ghosn said Nissan pay plan was not set

TOKYO – Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn told prosecutors during questioning on financial misconduct charges before he fled Japan that his compensation was never decided upon, according to records presented in Tokyo District Court on Tuesday.

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Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116

SAN FRANCISCO – Stephen Curry needed every bit from his supporting cast for the Golden State Warriors to secure a play-in berth, then found his shooting touch right when it mattered most.

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Avalanche top Golden Knights 2-1, close in on 1st in West

LAS VEGAS – J.T. Compher scored a go-ahead goal in the third period, Philipp Grubauer made 36 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche preserved their chances to finish in first place in the West Division with a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.

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Covid-19 update: India reports less than 3.5 lakh cases after weeks, active cases decline

Tests conducted so farIndia has tested 30,56,00,187 samples for Covid-19 until now, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Of these, 18,50,110 samples were tested yesterday.Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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Deadly 'Black Fungus' in India: 10 facts about mucormycosis in Covid patients

₹9,000 per day.8) This fungal infection came to light during the first 'wave' of the pandemic, typically a couple of weeks after the patient was discharged, said Dr Hetal Marfatia, professor and head of the ENT department at the government-run KEM hospital in Mumbai.9) In an official statement, the Health and Family Welfare Department said that the situation is being monitored and the treatment for mucormycosis is available in the state.10) Conditions like HIV/AIDS, uncontrolled diabetes, mellitus cancers, organ transplant, long-term corticosteroid and immunosuppressive therapy increase the risk of this disease and the predisposing factor for most of the cases prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.-With agency inputsNever miss a story!

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Across faiths, US volunteers mobilize for India crisis

Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the United States are mobilizing to support India as the world's second most populous country struggles to handle a devastating surge of the coronavirus.

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Data around use of AstraZeneca needs to be viewed in context of circumstance, experts say

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UN experts: Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis

CAMEROON – The head of a U.N. team investigating atrocities in Iraq announced Monday it has found “clear and compelling evidence” that Islamic State extremists committed genocide against the Yazidi minority in 2014 and said the militant group successfully developed chemical weapons and used mustard gas.

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Goa to treat Covid-19 patients with a drug which is shunned by US regulator

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AYUSH 64: Key things to know the Ayurvedic drug to treat Covid-19

What is AYUSH 64AYUSH 64' is a poly herbal formulation that has been found useful in the treatment of asymptomatic, mild and moderate Covid-19 infection. It is recommended in the National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga which is vetted by the National Task Force on COVID Management of ICMR and Guidelines for Ayurveda Practitioners for COVID-19 Patients in Home Isolation.

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Saskatchewan NDP calls for increased fines specifically for ‘freedom rally’ organizers

COVID-19 restrictions rallies this weekend.Among them was People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Beriner.A law for higher fines is expected to take effect later this week.However, NDP justice critic Nicole Sarauer wants to see a minimum $10,000 fine added specifically for rally organizers.Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice Gordon Wyant, though, says he does not believe a specific fine would deter protest organizers.

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Driedger gets third shutout as Panthers beat Lightning 4-0

SUNRISE, Fla.-Chris Driedger stopped 30 shots to record his third shutout of the season, Juho Lammikko scored a short-handed goal, and the Florida Panthers secured home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular season finale for both clubs on Monday night.

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A rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line

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Family receives honorary college degree for West Chester teen killed in road rage shooting

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Four years ago, 18-year-old Bianca Roberson was shot and killed in a road rage incident. It happened the week before Bianca would leave for orientation at Jacksonville University on a full scholarship.

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Malaysia declares nationwide lockdown till 7 June as Covid cases spike

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Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to Hawks

ATLANTA – Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's 47-year-old NBA record for triple-doubles and missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer as the Washington Wizards lost 125-124 to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

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Covid-19: Noida residents can now get oxygen cylinders for home isolation. Check details

₹2,500, officials said on Monday.The initiative is part of an ongoing effort of Noida Authority with support from the Adani Group, which has provided it with 100 five-litre capacity oxygen cylinders, they said.The authority had recently started the facility for refilling oxygen in empty cylinders for patients in isolation centres through RWAs and Apartment Owners Associations (AOAs) amid a surge in demand for the life-sustaining gas in the region due to the pandemic.While the move brought relief to many people, trouble continued for several who found it difficult to arrange empty oxygen cylinders that were required to avail the facility.“Residents of sectors and villages in Noida who are under home isolation due to COVID-19 and have been

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Covid vaccine certificate: How to download from CoWin, Aarogya Setu explained

How to download Covid vaccination certificate from CoWin?How to download Covid vaccination certificate from Aarogya Setu?Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

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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

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