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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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RNA interference machinery influences epithelial cell biology

Epithelial cells are held together and connected by several different types of structures that form cell-cell contacts.




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Research reinforces the idea of embracing nonantibiotic approaches to treat bacterial infections

As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma created by an electrical discharge to address medical problems -- continues to grow, so does the need for research advancements proving its capabilities and potential impacts on the health care industry.




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George Mason researchers partner with World Bank to launch web portal for hospitals

George Mason University professor Elise Miller-Hooks and her team have been studying and modeling the flow of patients through American hospitals in times of crisis since 2014.




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The grange holds potential to increase the reach of public health efforts

In the ongoing struggle to address health care disparities in rural communities across the U.S., a recent Oregon State University study found that the perfect partner may be hiding in plain sight.




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Quebec daycare workers scramble to prepare for regional reopening Monday

There has been a surge in demand for spots in most regions as businesses reopen and parents go back to work. Daycare operators need to figure out how to shuffle around the children of essential workers. 



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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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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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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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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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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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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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Riddhima’s throwback pic with Neetu and Rishi

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has been taking to social media and sharing unseen pictures in memory of her late father Rishi Kapoor. While the entire Kapoor clan is still trying to get over the massive loss, Riddhima has managed to travel from Delhi to Mumbai ...



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Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism – Filmfare

Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism  Filmfare



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Roundabout: Ray of hope for Indian cinema – Hindustan Times

Roundabout: Ray of hope for Indian cinema  Hindustan Times



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​I want to compose something for the next Grammy Awards: Bappi Lahiri

The singer-composer, who has collaborated with quite a few international names in music, has his plans firmly in place.



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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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Nachruf auf Little Richard: A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom!

Vorbild für die Beatles, Elton John und Prince: Little Richard schuf mit seiner flamboyanten, sexuell ambivalenten Bühnen-Performance und seinem Hit "Tutti Frutti" die Grundlagen für den Rock'n'Roll.



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Kangana dedicates a beautiful poem to her mom

With more and more Bollywood celebs taking to social media to interact with their fans amidst the lockdown phase, Kangana Ranaut to Instagram to pour her heart out with a special message which she dedicated to her mother.



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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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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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‘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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This Indian life by Shoba Narayan: Learning life lessons at the local bazaar – Hindustan Times

This Indian life by Shoba Narayan: Learning life lessons at the local bazaar  Hindustan Times



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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
  6. View Full coverage on Google News



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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
  6. View Full coverage on Google News



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Fortified foods vs. supplements: What is better? – Times of India

Fortified foods vs. supplements: What is better?  Times of India



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‘Response to coronavirus crisis has been anemic, spotty’: Barack Obama slams Donald Trump’s handling of… – Firstpost

  1. 'Response to coronavirus crisis has been anemic, spotty': Barack Obama slams Donald Trump's handling of...  Firstpost
  2. What Barack Obama Said About Trump's Handling Of COVID-19 In Leaked Call  NDTV
  3. Obama lashes out at Trump’s handling of coronavirus  Deccan Chronicle
  4. ‘Absolute chaotic disaster’: Barack Obama criticises Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 crisis  Times Now
  5. ‘Chaotic Disaster:’ Obama Slams Trump’s Response to Coronavirus  The Quint
  6. View Full coverage on Google News



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Players and everyone else need to live with this virus: Gambhir – Hindustan Times

Players and everyone else need to live with this virus: Gambhir  Hindustan TimesCricketers will have to live with dangers of COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir  Times of IndiaPlayers will need to live with this virus in foreseeable future: Ga...



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Gold bonds open tomorrow for subscription when investment demand is rising – Livemint

Gold bonds open tomorrow for subscription when investment demand is rising  LivemintHere's All You Need to Know About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Opening on Monday  News18Sovereign Gold Bond opens tomorrow: Issue price fixed at Rs 4,...



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After flip-flops, IndiGo clarifies pay cut for senior employees will be for entire 2020-21 – Moneycontrol

After flip-flops, IndiGo clarifies pay cut for senior employees will be for entire 2020-21  MoneycontrolCovid-19: IndiGo's senior employees to face pay cut up to 25% for entire FY21  LivemintAfter Flip-Flops, IndiGo Announces Pay Cu...



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Could a vaccine wipe out COVID-19 or will protection be short-term? That's the 'million dollar question'

Would a vaccine for the new coronavirus wind up offering long-lasting immunity? Or will the virus prove to be a shape-shifter, mutating quickly enough that people need annual vaccines like those for seasonal strains of influenza? Researchers are probing for answers in the rush to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.



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Hillary Never Married Bill

A new novel hypothesizes a different history — and future — for a trailblazing woman.




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CBC Windsor May 9 COVID-19 update: 1 more death in Windsor-Essex County

A woman in her 90s who lived in a long-term care home is the area's latest COVID-19-related death, officials said Saturday.



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