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No new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba on Saturday; number in hospital drops to 4

The total number of cases in the province remains 284, with 30 now considered active.



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Anti-lockdown supporters rally against COVID-19-related restrictions outside Manitoba legislature

A group that says pandemic-related restrictions are more harmful than COVID-19 itself held a rally at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Saturday.



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Winnipeg group gives free bikes to Indigenous students in need of transportation

A new program is giving bicycles to Indigenous youth who move to Winnipeg for school to help them get around the city as they pursue their studies.




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Perspective: Existing drugs could be repurposed for COVID-19 patients

Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 and its relatively high mortality, filling the gap for coronavirus-specific drugs is urgent.




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Understanding the ability of COVID-19 virus to infect pets and livestock

A new paper identifies the critical need for research on the ability of the COVID-19 virus to infect certain animal species, the transmissibility of infection between humans and those animals, and the impact infection could have on food security and the economy.




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Exposure to racial residential segregation associated with worse cognitive performance in mid-life

A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that black subjects who were exposed to highly segregated neighborhoods in young adulthood exhibited worse performance in cognitive skills in mid-life.




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AGS awards highest honor to West Health for visionary work to improve geriatric care

For only the second time in its near 80-year history, the American Geriatrics Society will award one of its highest honors typically reserved for individuals to West Health, a family of nonprofit organizations dedicated to lowering healthcare costs to enable older adults to successfully age in place.




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New discovery could end chronic rejection of transplanted organs

Chronic rejection of transplanted organs is the leading cause of transplant failure, and one that the field of organ transplantation has not overcome in almost six decades since the advent of immunosuppressive drugs enabled the field to flourish.




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'Make out' — and other things Islanders want to do when COVID-19 is over

Staff and visitors at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown were asked to fill in the blank. "When COVID-19 is over, I am going to …" Some of the answers are both heartwarming and hilarious.



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Singapore: Singaporean Courts Hear Only Essential and Urgent Matters During COVID-19 Outbreak, Largely Through Zoom

(May 1, 2020) On April 24, 2020, Singapore’s chief justice announced an extension to June 1, 2020, of the period during which the courts of Singapore would hear only essential and urgent matters in order to slow local transmission of COVID-19. On the same day, the Supreme Court, state courts, and family justice courts each […]




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Sweden: National Prosecutor Investigates Workplace Environment Crime After Nurse Dies of COVID-19

(May 4, 2020) On April 29, 2020, the Swedish National Prosecutor announced that it is investigating a workplace environment crime (arbetsmiljöbrott) after a nurse working at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm died of COVID-19. The investigation comes following a report by the local safety representative (skyddsombud), who reportedly claimed that the hospital lacked the appropriate […]




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Panama: Law on Congressional Virtual Sessions Enacted

(May 5, 2020) On April 11, 2020, Panama published a law allowing its legislative assembly to conduct virtual sessions in cases of a national emergency or other situations that prevent the assembly from meeting in regular fashion. The original bill of this law explained that, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became necessary […]




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Colombia: Congress to Vote on Legislation in Virtual Sessions

(May 5, 2020) On March 28, 2020, Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez issued Legislative Decree 491/2020, which permits governmental bodies, including the legislature, to conduct business virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Article 12 of the decree allows for remote sessions in which members can deliberate by any means (por cualquier medio) and make decisions by […]




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France: Court Orders Amazon France to Limit Its Activity to Sale of Essential Items

(May 5, 2020) On April 14, 2020, the Tribunal Judiciaire (Trial Court) of Nanterre ordered the French subsidiary of Amazon to limit the activities of its warehouses to processing only orders for items that were essential in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential items were defined as food, hygiene, and medical products. The court gave […]




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Norway: Government Launches Mobile App to Track and Stem Spread of COVID-19

(May 6, 2020) On April 16, 2020, the Norwegian government launched a smartphone app to track the spread of the coronavirus in Norway. By downloading the app, users voluntarily allow the app to track their physical location and notify them if they have been in close proximity to a person who later becomes infected with […]




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Singapore: COVID-19 Control Orders Extended to June 1

(May 7, 2020) On April 30, 2020, Singapore’s minister for health made an amendment to the COVID‑19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 to extend the expiration date of the COVID-19 control orders under the regulations to June 1, 2020. The Control Order Regulations, which had been originally issued on April 7, 2020, under the authorization […]




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Sweden: Administrative Court Upholds Prohibition on Sale of COVID-19 Test Kits

(May 8, 2020) On May 4, 2020, the Administrative Court of Uppsala ruled that sales of Zandcell AB’s COVID-19 test kits were prohibited in Sweden because the producer had not proven that the product met the legal requirements for medical devices under Swedish and European Union law. (Uppsala Administrative Court, Decision No. 240-20 (May 4, […]




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Taulia Tagovailoa

Taulia Tagovailoa (date: 5/10/2020 - Rank: 7)




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Ravi Zacharias

Ravi Zacharias (date: 5/10/2020 - Rank: 6)




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COVID Toes

COVID Toes (date: 5/10/2020 - Rank: 4)




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N.B. COVID-19 roundup: New policy will allow palliative care patients up to 2 visitors

New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said the province will introduce a new policy that's independent of the phase two recovery stage announced Friday.



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As New Brunswick enters new recovery phase, here's what you need to know

New Brunswick has entered the next COVID-19 recovery phase, triggering a new round of loosened restrictions and reopening a large swathe of the economy, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Friday.



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Father heartbroken after son refused entry to province

Hossein Arefi had moved to New Brunswick in January and by the end of April had convinced his son to join the family in Moncton. But telling peace officers at the airport the wrong thing when he arrived upended those plans.



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College student says inconsistent border enforcement makes no sense, leaves students confused

The first time Robyn Hedden tried to cross the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border, she was turned away. The next day, she was waved through without much hassle.



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Missing Riverview woman found

A 39-year-old woman who was reported missing to RCMP on Wednesday has been found. 



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Elon Musk sues California officials, vows to pull Telsa from state over COVID-19 restrictions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company's factory and headquarters out of California and sued local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory.




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Obama slams Trump over COVID-19 pandemic response, report says

Former U.S. president Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an "absolute chaotic disaster" during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News.




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3 White House coronavirus task force members in quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the U.S.'s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.




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When Kriti and Govinda set the stage on fire

Today, we came across an interesting video where Govinda can be seen shaking his leg with actress Kriti Sanon on his hit song 'Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha'.



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Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism – Filmfare

Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism  Filmfare



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Staying live – Daily Pioneer

Staying live  Daily Pioneer



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Why does Bollywood use the offensive practice of brownface in movies? – CNN

Why does Bollywood use the offensive practice of brownface in movies?  CNN



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Virat-Anushka’s adorable throwback picture

Anushka Sharma might be away from the silver screen but she is definitely grabbing a lot of attention on social media for all the right reasons. The talented actress is spending quality time with her husband Virat Kohli at home and the two are making t...



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Actor Rajshri Deshpande reaches out to the needy via a crowdfunding platform – Times of India

Actor Rajshri Deshpande reaches out to the needy via a crowdfunding platform  Times of India



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Zoa donates blood for COVID-19 plasmatherapy

Producer Karim Morani's daughter Zoa Morani donated her blood for plasmatherapy trials for COVID-19 treatment at Mumbai's Nair hospital today.



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Danville Farmers’ Market returns with social distancing guidelines – WSET

Danville Farmers' Market returns with social distancing guidelines  WSET



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‘Destination Wedding’ book review: The land of contradictions – The New Indian Express

'Destination Wedding' book review: The land of contradictions  The New Indian Express



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From watching Ramayan to dancing to Bollywood music, Nurvi’s quarantine time looks fun! – entertainment – Mid-Day

From watching Ramayan to dancing to Bollywood music, Nurvi's quarantine time looks fun! - entertainment  Mid-Day



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MercyOne babies receive handmade ‘Star Wars’ hats to celebrate May 4 – Globe Gazette

MercyOne babies receive handmade 'Star Wars' hats to celebrate May 4  Globe Gazette



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Xiaomi’s Mi Box 4K Box to go on sale today: Price and other details – Livemint

  1. Xiaomi's Mi Box 4K Box to go on sale today: Price and other details  Livemint
  2. Xiaomi Mi 10 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: A quick comparison of two flagship phones  India Today
  3. “Too expensive!”: Does Xiaomi have an image problem in India?  TechPP
  4. Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price in India, Specifications Compared  Gadgets 360
  5. Xiaomi Mi Box 4K to go on sale today in India  Hindustan Times
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After Vizag gas leak, Centre issues guidelines for restarting industries post-coronavirus lockdown – khabrisala

After Vizag gas leak, Centre issues guidelines for restarting industries post-coronavirus lockdown  khabrisalaGovt issues new guidelines for restarting industries after lockdown  LivemintConsider Week 1 As Trial: Government On Indus...



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Music: A little rhythm when blue – Jamaica Observer

Music: A little rhythm when blue  Jamaica Observer



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India’s research body partners with vaccine manufacturing company to develop indigenous vaccine for COVID-19 – China.org.cn

  1. India's research body partners with vaccine manufacturing company to develop indigenous vaccine for COVID-19  China.org.cn
  2. India to develop ‘fully indigenous’ Covid vaccine as ICMR partners with Bharat Biotech  ThePrint
  3. ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine  Times of India
  4. ICMR partners with Bharat Biotech to develop an indigenous coronavirus vaccine  Times Now
  5. ICMR joins with Hyderabad firm to develop COVID-19 vaccine  Northeast Now
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Mother’s Day Special: Experts reveal what kids can do to take care of their moms and their health – PINKVILLA

Mother's Day Special: Experts reveal what kids can do to take care of their moms and their health  PINKVILLA



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China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 – Economic Times

  1. China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3  Economic Times
  2. China admits coronavirus exposed ‘shortcomings’ in healthcare system  Hindustan Times
  3. "Outbreak Big Test That Revealed China's Shortcomings": Top Officer  NDTV
  4. China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, high-risk area resurfaces  Zee News
  5. 34 new Covid-19 cases reported in China, first in Wuhan in more than a month  The Newsopedia
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Composer Vayu”s new song ”Mummy” an ode to mothers – Outlook India

Composer Vayu''s new song ''Mummy'' an ode to mothers  Outlook India



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