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Precaution, not panic, key to fight COVID-19 pandemic: Jitendra Singh

₹2.5 crore allocated recently from his MP fund for COVID-19-related measures, it said.He said the fund could be utilised for establishing oxygen plants or for purchase of oximeters, masks, sanitiser, PPE kits, oxygen cylinders and other COVID-19-related items. PTI AKV SMNNever miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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Covid-19 patients in Delhi hospitals reduced by 3000 in 10 days: Kejriwal

New Delhi: Showing signs of reduction in burden of covid-19 crisis in the national capital following strict lockdown, number of coronavirus patients in Delhi hospitals has reduced by more than 3,000 in last 10 days, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.As the second wave of covid-19 created havoc in the country including Delhi leaving many dead and several devoid of healthcare services, in the past 24 hours, Delhi has recorded around 8,500 cases, as against 28,000 cases on April 20. The positivity rate is down to 12% as against 36% on April 22, the Delhi government data showed.“It is the first time in many days that the number of cases has been less than 10,000.

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COVID-19: Tamil Nadu logs 31,892 new infections, 288 deaths

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Centre to supply around 192 lakh covid-19 vaccines to States/UTs free of cost from next week

New Delhi: While states continued to complain about shortage of covid-19 vaccines impacting their inoculation programs, the central government on Friday said that during the 16th-31st May fortnight, 191.99 lakh doses of Covishield and Covaxin will be supplied to the States and UTs, free of cost. This will include 162.5 lakh of Covishield and 29.49 lakh of Covaxin.The delivery schedule for this allocation will be shared in advance.

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Quebec records more than 800 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations rise

The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations rose Friday. There are 530 patients, an increase of 10 from the previous day.Of them, there are two more people in intensive care for a total of 123.Authorities say 36,776 novel coronavirus tests were carried out Wednesday, the latest day for which screening information is available.The case count has mounted to 361,820.

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Launch roundup: SpaceX, ULA and NASA targeting liftoffs

ORLANDO, Fla. – There are three launches to look out for in the next few days, two in Florida and one up the coast in Virginia.

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Orlando’s rental assistance program to begin accepting applications next week

ORLANDO, Fla. – The portal for Orlando’s emergency rental assistance program will open next week for those facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mindy Kaling says she 'learned a lot' from welcoming a second child during the global pandemic

Mindy Kaling 'learned a lot' from having a baby during the coronavirus pandemic.In September, the 41-year-old actress gave birth to her second child, a son named Spencer, in September of last year and managed to keep the news out of the spotlight for her entire nine-month pregnancy.However, the performer recently admitted it's not anexperience she wishes to repeat or would 'recommend.' Grateful mom: Mindy Kaling recently expressed that she 'learned a lot' from welcoming a second child into her life during a global pandemicSpeaking at the #WOW2021 event this week, Mindy expressed: 'I don't know if I recommend everyone having a secret pregnancy during a worldwide pandemic, but I will say I learned a lot from it.'She referred to the experience

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Terror on the train: Man randomly slashes people in subway

NEW YORK - Three men were slashed within a span of 12 minutes aboard a southbound number 4 subway train in Manhattan, according to the NYPD.The suspect made his way through the train, randomly attacking the victims. Police said there was a second man with him but did not attack any of the victims.The first attack took place at about 4:25 a.m.

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Karnataka reports 41,779 new Covid cases, 373 deaths in last 24 hrs

coronavirus in Karnataka today pushing the total tally to 21,30,267, the state health bulletin said. Today's count is significantly higher than 35,297 cases reported on Thursday.

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Universal Credit £20 a week coronavirus uplift set to be scrapped, Tory Minister signals

covid crisis. But the uplift was extended for six months during the 2021 Budget so will run until September.

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All Manitobans aged 12 to 17 can now book Pfizer vaccine appointment

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for all Manitobans 12 and up.In a release sent out Friday, health officials said young people between the ages of 12 and 17 can now book their Pfizer vaccine appointment.

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Marc Maron says Ambies honor long overdue for 'WTF' podcast

LOS ANGELES – Marc Maron blazed the podcast industry trail attracting millions of listeners with his candid interviews of prominent figures such as Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy and President Barack Obama.

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Ontario reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths

COVID-19 cases on Friday. The provincial total now stands at 504,533.Friday’s case count is lower than Thursday’s which saw 2,759 new infections.

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Greyhound Canada closure will be a ‘disaster’ for rural communities, experts say

Greyhound Canada’s decision to shut down bus services permanently is going to have a compounded effect on some of the country’s already most disadvantaged commuters and travellers.The decision to close the bus line’s remaining routes in Ontario and Quebec deals a heavy blow to commuters in those provinces’ rural and remote areas, who rely on both private and public intercity bus companies to travel.Though the bus company had previously suspended its service in early 2020 amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, several experts, advocates and former Greyhound commuters expressed concern over what the impending lack of reliable transportation options means for certain vulnerable groups and communities.

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COVID-19: Young people give shot in arm as Quebec sets new vaccination record

COVID-19 vaccine in a single day.Health Minister Christian Dubé took to social media Friday to announce the news, saying that the so-called “youth week” has been successful.At least 50 per cent of Quebecers who are between the ages of 25 and 29 have either received their first dose or booked their appointment, he said.The immunization campaign is now officially open to anyone 18 and older. Dubé called on them to register for their first shot.“Thank you for making a difference,” he said.Quebec has so far administered more than four million shots of the novel coronavirus vaccine.

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Nadal ends losing streak against Zverev with win in Rome

ROME – Rafael Nadal ended a run of three straight losses to Alexander Zverev with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 win over the German on Friday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.

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Delta CEO says new workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19

Delta Airlines is laying out some new COVID-19 vaccine policies.

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US joins global push against violent extremism online

PARIS – Tech giants and governments around the world — including the U.S. for the first time — are gathering virtually Friday and Saturday to find better ways to stop extremist violence from spreading online while also respecting freedom of expression.

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House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney

WASHINGTON - Republicans in the House of Representatives have chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik as its next conference chair, replacing the void created by their removal of Rep.

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Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival returns after COVID-19 delays

WINTER PARK, Fla. – One of Winter Park’s most beloved traditions is back for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Reporting on Kilmarnock's Covid season without supporters at Rugby Park

Kilmarnock matches home and away for over 50 years, the last couple of seasons have been, to say the least, a tad unusual. We’ve all been affected in some way or other by the coronavirus pandemic, and football is no exception.Killie fans, like supporters of clubs throughout the world, have all missed out.

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N Ireland's main British unionist party to choose new leader

LONDON – Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party was choosing a new leader Friday, in a contest with two candidates and only 36 voters.

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Concerns Dumfries and Galloway faces a "cancer crisis" due to Covid-19

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Hip-hop’s Mally Mall gets prison in Vegas prostitution case

LAS VEGAS – Hip-hop music figure Jamal “Mally Mall” Rashid was sentenced Thursday in Las Vegas to 33 months in federal prison for owning and operating a prostitution business disguised as an escort enterprise, federal prosecutors and his defense attorneys said.

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NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death

LOS ANGELES - A recent report from the National Institutes of Health published on May 11 details how severe COVID-19 is unlike most respiratory illnesses and why it can cause lung failure and death. The report cites two NIH-funded studies that were both published in the scientific journal Nature. The NIH says these studies provide some of the most detailed analyses of COVID-19 on the human body. Researchers explained how SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19 "unleashes a devastating series of host events in the lungs prior to death." These "events" include irreparable tissue damage and severe inflammation. In both studies, scientists analyzed tissue samples gathered from COVID-19 patients shortly after their deaths.

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Honda returns to quarterly profit despite pandemic damage

TOKYO – Honda swung into the black in January-March, recording a 213 billion yen ($2 billion) profit despite the lingering impact of the pandemic.

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COVID support: JP Morgan earmarks $3.8 mn for India staff; offers USD 10 mn more in phases

MUMBAI : Global investment banking major JP Morgan Chase has increased its COVID-19 support to the country manifold, taking the total planned aid to close to USD 16 million, of which USD 3.8 million is for supporting its over 35,000 employees in India.The head of the Wall Street major Jamie Dimon had on April 30 had committed an upfront USD 2 million financial aid along with an appeal to its over 2.5 lakh employees globally to chip in which would be matched by an equal amount by the company.In an internal communication on Thursday, which PTI has seen, Filippo Gori, the chief executive of JP Morgan Asia Pacific, said the bank has set aside USD 3.8 million for the care of its over 35,000 India employees, and an additional USD 10 million is

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No decision yet on pending class 12 board exams, cays CBSE amid Covid-19

NEW DELHI : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said on Friday that it has not taken any decision yet on class 12 board exams even as a section of students and parents have been demanding cancellation of exams in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation."It is clarified that no such decision (cancellation of exams) has been taken regarding class 12 board examination, as being speculated.

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World stocks mixed after Wall Street rebound led by Big Tech

BANGKOK – World shares were mostly higher on Friday after a broad rally led by tech and financial companies snapped a three-day losing streak on Wall Street.

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Launch of new mental health pathway makes support easier to access

Positive Pathways comes on Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 as a collaborative effort from members of the community and organisations in Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Greece joins Mediterranean race to win back tourists

NAXOS – In her kitchen, Kyriaki Kapri has enough food to feed an army. Piles of squid for frying, lemons to be quartered, thumb-thick potato wedges to make oregano-sprinkled French fries, and seafood for the dishes famous on the Greek island of Naxos.

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Indian equities remain largely immune to the raging covid pandemic

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Orient Electric’s Q4 growth momentum strong, but near-term covid worries persist

Orient Electric Ltd were marginally higher during trading hours on the National Stock Exchange on Friday, a day when the benchmark Nifty 50 index was slightly lower.The company’s fourth quarter results are encouraging. For the March quarter (Q4FY21), revenues have increased as much as 42% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹802 crore.

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Central government should float Covid vaccine global tenders: Satyendra Jain

Satyendar Jain on Friday."Through a global tender, we can only procure Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V in the country. If there is a need for a global tender then it should be done by the central government," said Jain.Further speaking about the vaccination shortage, he said that Delhi is about to run out of its Covaxin stock."Covaxin stock has almost ended.

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Reliance Jio announces special initiatives for JioPhone users for Covid pandemic

₹75 plan, will get an additional ₹75 plan absolutely free."JioPhone was launched with the mission to provide a digital life to every Indian. In these unprecedented times of the Covid pandemic, we at Jio want to ensure that staying connected remains accessible and affordable for all customers, especially the less-privileged sections of our society," the company said.Reliance is committed to standing with every Indian during these challenging times and will continue to make every effort to enable our fellow citizens to overcome the difficulties created by the pandemic, it added.The entire Reliance family has joined forces to strengthen the nation’s fight against COVID-19.

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The Latest: Singapore ups virus rules after new infections

SINGAPORE — Singapore has further tightened social-distancing restrictions, banning dining in at restaurants and limiting public gatherings to two people as it seeks to control a growing number of untraceable coronavirus infections in the city.

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WNBA returns, celebrating 25th anniversary season

NEW YORK – The WNBA is back and celebrating its silver anniversary.

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Beset by virus, Gaza's hospitals now struggle with wounded

GAZA – Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway surge of coronavirus cases. Authorities cleared out hospital operating rooms, suspended nonessential care and redeployed doctors to patients having difficulty breathing.

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The stories of 3 Covid warriors will inspire many - Take a look

Manzoor Ahmad from Kashmir As per MyGoV, Manzoor Ahmad is an Asthma patient. However, his medical condition did not stop him from helping others fighting Covid.

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Covid update: India reports 4,000 deaths; discharges surpass new cases

coronavirus infections was seen in the country in the last 24 hours with 3,43,144 people testing positive, according to the data released by the Union health ministry on Friday.The number stood at 3,62,727 on Thursday morning.With the addition of fresh infections, the cumulative Covid-19 caseload in India has reached 2,40,46,809.Nine states and UT -- Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, and Manipur -- are continuing to show an increasing trend in daily coronavirus cases, the ministry said on Thursday.On the other hand, nine states -- Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Goa, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu, and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- have shown a decline in daily new cases in the past one

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Misinformation surges amid India's COVID-19 calamity

NEW DELHI – The man in the WhatsApp video says he has seen it work himself: A few drops of lemon juice in the nose will cure COVID-19.

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Biden to meet DACA recipients in immigration overhaul push

As a candidate, President Joe Biden promised to protect those often described as “dreamers,” brought to the U.S. illegally as children, and their families by reinstating an Obama-era policy that protected them from deportation.

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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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