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FDA approve new type of coronavirus antigen test which provides results in 15 minutes

The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced emergency authorization for antigen tests which rapidly detects fragments of virus proteins in samples from nasal swabs.




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Boy, 4, who beat coronavirus and battled rare cancer is allowed outside for first time in two months

Essex cancer patient Archie Wilks, four, (right) was allowed outdoors for a family walk after testing negative for coronavirus. He walked through fields with his twin brother Henry (left) and parents.




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Three children in New York die from a rare inflammatory syndrome that may be linked to coronavirus

Three children in New York have died and 73 more cases have been reported of a rare inflammatory syndrome exhibiting symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome.




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Up to 50,000 coronavirus test samples are sent to the US for analysis after 'operational issues' 

Daily coronavirus tests fell the below 100,000 target for a seventh day in a row. Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged Boris Johnson to 'give me a break' in a furious bust-up over the coronavirus crisis.




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One-third of US coronavirus deaths are nursing home residents or workers with one-fifth in New York

At least 25,600 residents and workers at US nursing homes or long-term care facilities for the elderly have died from coronavirus as of Saturday, new statistics show.




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Metropolitan police officers' spokesman blasts coronavirus response as 'wishy washy'

The Metropolitan Police Federation's Ken Marsh said British authorities 'needed to be firmer right from the beginning'. Pictured: Sunbathers in Greenwich Park, London yesterday.




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Major sport returns for first time during coronavirus pandemic as UFC 249 takes place in Florida

Major sport returned for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic as UFC 249 took place without fans in Florida. The leading mixed martial arts promotion overcame controversy




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Democrats propose coronavirus relief package to send $2,000 to each American every month

Senators Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey introduced the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act Friday.




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Fire breaks out in Moscow coronavirus hospital killing one

One person was killed after a fire broke out tonight at a Moscow hospital treating patients infected with the new coronavirus, authorities said.




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Elon Musk says Tesla will 'immediately' leave California after coronavirus shutdowns forced the company to close its main car factory

Elon Musk says Tesla may leave its Palo Alto headquarters and Fremont, California factory. In a tweet Saturday morning, the chief executive continued his outrage against shelter-in-place orders that have forced most non-essential businesses to close. Last week, Musk likened the rules to fascism, and urged leaders to "give people their goddamn freedom back." Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.After a week of decrying coronavirus shelter-in-place orders that have left Tesla's main factory shuttered and unable to produce vehicles, Elon Musk says the company may move its factory out of the state."Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately," the chief executive said on Twitter Saturday morning. "The unelected & ignorant 'Interim Health Officer' of Alameda is acting




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Coronavirus: Facebook shuts London HQ as employee infected

The social network confirmed it had told staff to work from home today after the employee tested positive for Covid-19 after visiting its office in Fitzrovia, central London.




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Coronavirus: Facebook information centre aims to foil infodemic

Mark Zuckerberg held a phone press conference from the comfort of his home to announce Facebook's 'Coronavirus Information Center' that will provide authoritative information to users.




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Instagram is removing coronavirus-related content not shared by health organizations

Instagram is now removing coronavirus-related content and accounts from recommendations and 'Explore' option unless it is posted by or belonging to credible health organizations.




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U.S. cities best positioned to recover from coronavirus pandemic named

Durham, North Carolina, is one of the U.S. cities best positioned to recover from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic because of low population density and high educational attainment




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Advice for critical workers who want to car share during the coronavirus restrictions

While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.




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What can I do if I'm struggling with car finance during coronavirus?

With around nine in every 10 new cars in the UK acquired using some form of finance, the impact of the coronavirus will be causing concern for many drivers. What help is at hand?




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Payment holiday for car finance customers during coronavirus

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was pressing ahead with the package of proposals to support people facing payment difficulties because of the pandemic.




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Celebrity lawyer Mr Loophole outlines his 10-point coronavirus road traffic charter

Lawyer Nick Freeman (left) believes that many motorists are lulled into a false sense of security during the Covid-19 restrictions and has produced a list of things drivers need to know.




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Traffic wardens in Kent deliver food parcels instead of parking tickets during coronavirus lockdown

Parking officials in parts of Kent, including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling are pocketing their full public sector salaries despite thousands of workers across the country being furloughed.




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Coronavirus car-free zones coming in for London, Manchester and Brighton

Hackney Council in East London and Brighton are drawing up plans for car-free zones and Manchester already has one running through its city centre.




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Coronavirus UK: Car theft rises 60% during lockdown

Car theft has rocketed by up to 60 per cent in parts of the UK as experts warn British motorists their vehicles are at greater risk during the lockdown (pictured, MailOnline map showing rise of car thefts).




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How UK car makers are leaping into action in the war against coronavirus

Auto operations have shifted from assembling hundreds of motors each day to developing and manufacturing life-saving technology and providing services for those in greatest need.




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We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

With strict restrictions to prevent people leaving their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, what does it mean for car owners? Can you still drive? What's the deal with MOTs and servicing?




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Motorists can get a coronavirus car finance payment freeze

Finance companies should not take steps to end the agreement or repossess the vehicle during the payment freeze period and customers will be allowed to continue driving their cars, says the FCA.




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What impact has coronavirus had on the UK car industry?

With many vehicle makers closing near the end of the month in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, just 78,767 vehicles left factory gates during the month, 47,428 fewer than March last year.




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Australian tourist in New York is charged $13,000 for a coronavirus test over mild flu-like symptoms

The traveller was asked to pay up for being shuffled around the New York hospital for five hours and eventually being ejected without ever having a test done.




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Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment

K Sivanesan, 47, and his colleague Rajkumar worked for a herbal medicine company and tested their treatment - a mix of nitric oxide and sodium nitrate - at a home in southern Chennai city.




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New coronavirus hospitalizations down to lowest number since the lockdown began in New York

There were 572 new hospitalizations due to coronavirus reported in New York on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. This is the lowest number since the lockdown on March 20.




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Victoria sees another coronavirus spike with ten new cases overnight - as NSW relaxes restrictions

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said eight of the new cases were under investigation while one was confirmed to Cedar Meats and the other was a traveller.




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McDonald's restaurant in Melbourne is closed after a SECOND worker tests positive for coronavirus

The staff member at the Fawkner McDonald's north of Melbourne was one of ten new cases of COVID-19 in Victoria on Saturday, which has caused the restaurant to close for at least three days.




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Donald Trump congratulates UFC for holding fight amid coronavirus pandemic

UFC 249 was held in an empty stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night, and was aired on ESPN. Trump appeared in a taped message during the broadcast.




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Mobile coronavirus testing unit in operation outside Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium

The unit is part of a project led by the Department of Health and Social Care and is one of many to have been deployed across the country in response to local demands.




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The stunning swap deals that could go ahead in football's coronavirus-hit transfer window

Barcelona's vice-president Jordi Cardoner confirmed that many teams will partake in swap deals this summer with several having big squads and high earners they need to get off the books.




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Nine great paintings in Britain you must see after the coronavirus lockdown

Britain is home to works of art by some of the most important painters of all time, from J.M.W Turner to Salvador Dali. Here we pick nine unmissable masterpieces and show you where to find them...




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LORD PATTEN: China's nasty, lying, bullying Communist regime must face judgment over coronavirus

Pin the blame where it belongs. This is not the fault of the Chinese people. It is the Chinese Communist dictatorship which hold the responsibility for the spread of the coronavirus.




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When did China know about coronavirus

One study found this virus spreads so fast that if officials had acted three weeks sooner, they would have reduced cases by 95 per cent. Even one week faster could have cut numbers by two-thirds.




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Kremlin-linked cyber hackers steal hundreds of medical trial records from British coronavirus lab 

This newspaper revealed last week how hackers linked to Russia and Iran were behind 'utterly reprehensible' hits on British institutions.




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ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: The sober truth about my coronavirus lockdown wine habit

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: How much are you really drinking in these lockdown days? Studies claim that one person in three is drinking less often that causal, but I can't say I've come across them.




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Britons urged to shine a light from windows on Tuesday in tribute to nurses on coronavirus frontline

Public are being encouraged to shine a light from windows in recognition of nurses in the coronavirus fight, described as the 'greatest health emergency in NHS history'.




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British racing hopes for the best as French close in on return to action amid coronavirus pandemic 

Racing returns in France on Monday and this might be seen as a positive for British officials hoping for encouraging news about their hopes to re-start the sport.




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Three players at Real Betis 'test positive for coronavirus'

Three first team stars at La Liga club Real Betis have tested positive for coronavirus, according to Cadena Ser. LaLiga is set to restart next month, however it is unknown how this will affect that date.




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RBS set to target 'Generation Rent' after coronavirus crisis

RBS forecasts a big fall in home ownership and experts expect the trend to accelerate as house sales resume.




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Pink opens up about recovery from coronavirus with son Jameson, three: 'It was a terrifying time'

The 40-year-old wrote: 'Battling COVID-19 along with my 3-year-old son was the most physically and emotionally challenging experience I have gone through as a mother.'




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George Osborne warns tight bank lending could crash the economy if Coronavirus causes firms to fail

The former politician, who oversaw austerity in the years following the 2008 financial crisis, raised the spectre of banks refusing to lend money if businesses start going to the wall.




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Mobile coronavirus testing unit in operation outside Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium

The unit is part of a project led by the Department of Health and Social Care and is one of many to have been deployed across the country in response to local demands.




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The stunning swap deals that could go ahead in football's coronavirus-hit transfer window

Barcelona's vice-president Jordi Cardoner confirmed that many teams will partake in swap deals this summer with several having big squads and high earners they need to get off the books.




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Jobi McAnuff expresses concerns over black footballers playing during coronavirus pandemic

Leyton Orient captain Jobi McAnuff fears black footballers are at an increased risk of dying if the season is resumed amid the coronavirus crisis.




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EFL move to save the play-offs in attempt to decide final promotion places in coronavirus crisis 

The Football League will announce next week that there will be no further games in Leagues One and Two - but that the play-offs could still take place to determine who wins promotion.




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Coronavirus: German football's return thrown into chaos as ENTIRE Dynamo Dresden squad quarantined

The Bundesliga's restart plans were thrown into fresh doubt on Saturday night when the second tier team Dynamo Dresden were placed into two weeks of quarantine.




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Coronavirus UK: Steve Parish jokes how Premier League table should be decided

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has posted a tongue-in-cheek comment about how the Premier League season should be decided. The Premier League confirmed all games will be suspended.