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Vicky Pattison admits she feared for her mother Caroll's life as she battled with coronavirus  

The former Geordie Shore star, 32, told how her mother Caroll became sick after she contracted the virus in February after travelling back from Hong Kong, Singapore and New York.




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Worrying excessively about the coronavirus can harm both your mental and physical health. Here's how to combat feelings of panic, according to a psychiatrist.

Srini Pillay is a psychiatrist and physician who studies the effects of anxiety on the brain.He says that panic about the coronavirus is natural, but warns that obsession over the outbreak can take a toll on both your mind and body.Continued, extreme levels of worry have been shown to increase the risk for physical illnesses - protecting your psychological health will help protect your bodily health.Pillay says to stay informed without spending your day glued to the news, try to avoid expecting the worst, and acknowledge the positive aspects of your life.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Panic concerning the novel coronavirus is natural - and rational, considering the impact of stocks falling and revenues thinning on social distancing policies.Beyond that, I can confirm that these situations




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Alphabet's CEO says the coronavirus has 'absolutely' caused a mental-health crisis. Here are 5 calming podcasts you should follow if you're feeling anxious over the pandemic.

The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, is causing panic and anxiety worldwide.Top executives, like Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, for example, are recognizing the toll the pandemic is taking on employees. In an interview with Business Insider, licensed clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula said that in addition to seeking professional help, listening to mental-health podcasts can be a great way to address stress over the pandemic. Here are five highly rated mental-health podcasts that address anxiety around the novel coronavirus, including "The Calmer You Podcast" and "Your Anxiety Toolkit."If you're struggling, call the SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Visit Business




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US PGA Championship postponed until later this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic 

The major, which had been due to take place in TPC Harding Park in San Francisco from May 11-17, has been rescheduled for later this summer, organisers announced on Tuesday evening.




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PGA Tour insist they're 'still examining testing' over coronavirus kit claims

The PGA Tour say they are still weighing up their options after it was claimed they had ordered a million coronavirus test kits to get to distribute among players and staff on tour.




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Coronavirus is sinking the 2020 internship class, new LinkedIn data suggests - and it could impact Gen-Z careers for years

The number of new internships posted on LinkedIn has plummeted as businesses grapple with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.Not only have the youngest Americans seen a reduction in career opportunities because of the outbreak, they're also the more likely than older workers to be laid off.The United States is home to the largest outbreak of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 1.5 million people across the globe.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Employers across the United States have slashed their internship programs as the coronavirus pandemic cuts profits.The number of new internship roles posted on LinkedIn's job boards is down approximately 60% since March 1, the career-oriented social media platform said in a statement to Business Insider.The




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How a small NYC grocery delivery business is coping with a 400% surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus has forced grocery delivery drivers on the front lines of the pandemic.Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service with around 10 employees, is struggling to keep up with a 400% increase in demand.The company's founder said that "by day three, all of my employees were burnt out."View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.Since the spread of the coronavirus in the US, drivers like Remy Quezada Rodriguez are on the front lines of the pandemic, delivering food to Americans hunkered down at home. Rodriguez works for Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service specializing in South Asian ingredients. Lately, the company has been inundated with orders of rice, spices, and other goods.To keep up with demand, the company's founder Naresh Mulchandani




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How a data storage startup reached unicorn status by closing a new $100 million funding round during the coronavirus pandemic

GoogleSolutions like those from VAST Data can make AI adoption easier.Accessing stored data is a major problem that companies face in the quest to adopt artificial intelligence and other advanced analytical tools. VAST Data's all-flash storage solution makes it easier for corporations to quickly and continuously analyze large sets of information. The startup just raised $100 million, bringing its total valuation to $1.2 billion. This is on top of a recent $80 million funding round, of which $40 million still remains. "We did this to offer the peace of mind that we're here to stay forever," CEO Renen Hallak told Business Insider.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Artificial intelligence continues to be a major investment for companies, but enterprises are, in many cases, finding it exceedingly




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Accused of being coronavirus carrier, man thrashed in UP's Aligarh; six booked

Aligarh, May 9 () A 25-year-old man was thrashed and left unconscious with serious injuries on suspicious of being a 'coronavirus carrier' in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. The incident took place on Friday evening outside a chemist shop in the Shivpuri locality of Aligarh. Police have booked six people in this regard. Abdul Samad fell unconscious after the accused attacked him, alleging that he was a 'coronavirus carrier', police said on Saturday. He was rushed to Malkhan Singh District Hospital by members of his family who arrived at the spot after people raised an alarm. According to the victim's father Laiqur Rehman, Samad was feeling dizzy after his Ramzan fast on Friday night. He had gone to a chemist shop in the neighbourhood to purchase some medicine where he was accosted by some people,




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4 states' daily coronavirus case numbers show they're probably reopening too soon




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The US coronavirus response has finally shattered the myth of American exceptionalism

75647674Nations around the world have scrambled to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. But the rapid pace at which the crisis has overtaken health systems in the US and the UK has exposed, and perhaps accelerated, the withering health of these democracies.Now, with a president who has touted sunlight and bleach as cures, the US may well resemble the same "outlier" countries it has long believed itself to be above. "We are the outlier," a career epidemiologist tells Insider.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Just a few weeks ago, when borders were closing and the US government had begun to summon its citizens home from abroad, I messaged an American friend in Tokyo to see if he was planning to return. Things were still relatively calm in Japan, he reported. The situation appeared




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Mizoram becomes coronavirus-free with recovery of lone patient

Aizawl, May 9 () Mizoram became coronavirus-free with the discharge of the lone COVID-19 patient from a hospital on Saturday, officials said. It now shares a similar status with four other northeastern states -- Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.Mizoram Health Minister Dr R Lalthangliana said the state's lone COVID-19 patient, a pastor, was discharged from Zoram Medical College (ZMC) on Saturday afternoon after 45 days of intense treatment.He was discharged from the hospital after four consecutive tests turned negative, the minister said.The pastor, who is in his early 50s and working under the Baptist Church of Mizoram, returned to the state from Amsterdam on March 16. He was pursuing higher study in theology in the Netherlands capital.He tested positive for novel coronavirus




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Piers Morgan on Trump's 'Comical Ali'-style coronavirus claims

I watched President Trump's COVID-19 press briefing yesterday in which he stated with unequivocal confidence: 'It's something we have tremendous control of.' Really, Mr President?




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Kim Kardashian shares a passage from psychic Sylvia Browne that some claim points to the coronavirus

Kim Kardashian shared a tweet sent to her by her sister Kourtney featuring a passage written by the late psychic Sylvia Browne that some have suggested pointed toward the coronavirus years ago.




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Kim Kardashian's kids build 'the ultimate fort' as the family stays home amid coronavirus pandemic

With schools moving to online learning, libraries closed, sports called off and enrichment classes cancelled, not to mention the social distancing movement, it's time to get creative.




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Kim Kardashian gushes over baby Psalm posts cute snap of infant amid coronavirus self-quarantine

The 39-year-old captioned the photo of Psalm, 10 months, sucking his thumb: 'My baby boy is so handsome and sweet.'




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Kylie Jenner has been 'leaning' on Travis Scott amid the coronavirus pandemic

The star and the rapper - who have two-year-old daughter Stormi together - split last year, but have been spending more time together, with several rumours swirling about a possible reconciliation.




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Three quarters of Britons would support 'quarantining entire UK cities' over coronavirus threat

Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of people thought that shutting off hundreds of thousands of people in the way that Wuhan has been isolated in China, would be a 'correct' move by the Government.




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Russia rushes to copy China and build new hospital to deal with coronavirus

City mayor Sergey Sobyanin has ordered a £92million hospital to be built 40 miles from Moscow's city centre even though Russia currently has only 34 cases.




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Iran confirms 97 more coronavirus deaths and 1,365 fresh cases in just 24 hours

Denmark said an 81-year-old man had died at a hospital in Copenhagen today, the country's first coronavirus victim. (Pictured) Disinfectant teams in Iran as it battles the virus.




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Coronavirus Russia: Work starts on second new hospital

Moscow officials have banned gatherings of more than 50 people in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus. It comes as plans to speed-build a 500-bed hospital to treat victims were revealed.




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Germany will build a new hospital for 1,000 coronavirus patients

The Berlin city government has agreed to build a new hospital for up to 1,000 coronavirus patients with the help of the military and other partners.




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Coronavirus Russia: Putin launches hi-tech surveillance and AI

President Vladimir Putin said the spread of coronavirus in Russia is  'under control' today, after touring a new facility built to spot empty supermarket shelves and to track quarantined citizens.




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EVGENY LEBEDEV: It's NOT racist to say China's vile markets are to blame for coronavirus

EVGENY LEBEDEV: It is not 'racist' to confront the medieval beliefs of so-called traditional medicine around the world. If China fails to act, the rest of the world should take steps to force its hand.




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Vladimir Putin dons hazmat suit to visit coronavirus hospital

The Russian president toured Komunarka hospital in Moscow on Monday, to observe COVID-19 patients being treated. It comes as the Kremlin is speed-building a new coronavirus hospital.




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UFC 249 headliner in jeopardy as Khabib Nurmagomedov blocked from entering USA due to coronavirus

The unbeaten Russian was due to face Tony Ferguson on April 18 in New York, but was told by the UFC that the fight was '99% likely' to take place in the UAE and so left the United States.




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Physician who shook hands with Vladimir Putin a week ago tests positive for coronavirus 

A major scare over Vladimir Putin's health emerged today as Russia's top coronavirus doctor was stuck down with Covid-19 - one week after meeting and shaking hands with the president.




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Russia's youngest coronavirus victim, 36, posted updates of her illness

Russia's youngest Covid-19 victim who was working from home and looking after her children before she succumbed to the disease, posted updates of her illness while losing her fight for life.




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Arizona man, 26, is TRAPPED in Moscow airport after Russia shut its borders over coronavirus

Trenton Thurber had been trying to make it home to Tucson via JFK from Sheremetyevo International Airport on March 30 when his flight was canceled. 'There's no way to get out', he said.




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Inside Russia's £92 million new emergency coronavirus clinic

These first pictures show the wards at the new £92million clinic in Moscow which in recent days has seen 10,000-plus construction workers deployed round the clock.




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Russia's coronavirus tally rises above 10,000 with Moscow at its epicentre

The country reported a record one-day rise of 1,459 new cases on Thursday as well as an increase in the national death toll from 13 to 76.




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Russian mystic flies in executive jet to 'protect Moscow and St Petersburg from coronavirus'

Orthodox elder Iliy Nozdrin was seen alongside another prominent priest with icons and a cross blessing residents of Moscow and St Petersburg. He flew in a jet above the two cities.




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Coronavirus Russia: Zenit St Petersburg use a DRONE to send Malcom his player of the month award

Brazilian Malcom had been in good form before the shutdown, putting in two impressive displays - scoring a goal and providing one assist and being crowned as the best player in March.




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Ex-FBI boss James Comey hits out at Donald Trump amid coronavirus pandemic

Former FBI boss James Comey made a series of thinly-veiled digs at Donald Trump and his response to the coronavirus pandemic in a column for the Washington Post.




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China's economy forecast 'worst financial crash in 60 years' with drop 10% due to coronavirus

Compared to the previous three months, China's economy is forecast to be almost 10 per cent down and with a 6 per cent drop on last year. The UK economy could shrink by up to 15 to 25 per cent.




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Moscow is heading for a similar level of coronavirus infection as New York, Russian virologist warns

Professor Sergei Netesov says Moscow is facing a major crisis with hospitals already in emergency mode and the health service stretched to the limit.




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Coronavirus threat on International Space Station after Russian launch official tests positive

Concerns circulate whether crew aboard the International Space Station could have been infected with coronavirus prior to a launch, after a senior Russian official present tested positive.




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Putin unveils new 800-bed coronavirus Moscow hospital built from scratch in 36 days

On Friday, officials reported a record rise of 4,069 new COVID-19 cases in Russia, bringing its nationwide tally to 32,007, with 273 deaths. A new £92m hospital has been made in just 36 days.




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Russia sees another record rise in coronavirus deaths

Moscow is offering cash to recovered patients who donate blood, hoping that they will have developed antibodies which can help other people fight off the disease (pictured, recipient Alexander Kutuzov).




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Russia reports fall in coronavirus cases amid claims it is not being transparent

Russia reported 4,774 new cases of coronavirus Thursday - marking the second straight day of decline - despite warnings that the country is rapidly running out of hospital beds.




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Russia denies hiding coronavirus figures as 5,849 new cases are recorded

Sergei Sobyanin said Russia's 0.9 per cent mortality rate was so low because of mass testing which leads to a high number of confirmed infections.




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Russia is preparing for major increase in coronavirus cases

Infections outside Moscow and its surrounding region have soared 110 per cent in the past week.




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Russian doctor accuses Vladimir Putin of lying about coronavirus deaths

Analysts and President Vladimir Putin's political enemies wonder if his long and brutal reign might fall victim to the coronavirus crisis amid the perilous effects of the pandemic in Russia.




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Russia surpasses China's official number of coronavirus cases

The Russian government reported a total of 87,147 cases on Monday, which is almost 4,000 more than China's official toll of 83,912.




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Doctor with coronavirus falls to her death from hospital in Russia

Natalya Lebedeva had been accused of failing to stop an outbreak of Covid-19 inside the restricted Star City (file phot) where cosmonauts are trained, colleagues claimed.




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Russia reaches 1,000 coronavirus deaths and 100,000 cases

The 7,099 new cases - surpassing the previous high of 6,411 on Tuesday - bring Russia's total from 99,399 to 106,498, the eighth-highest tally in the world.




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Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin is diagnosed with coronavirus

Mikhail Mishustin, Russia's Prime Minister, has today said he has tested positive for the coronavirus as Russia's death toll today reached 1,000 and its total number of cases broke through 100,000 (graph).




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Russia's coronavirus crisis continues to worsen with a record 7,922 cases

Russia's coronavirus crisis continues to worsen with a record 7,922 cases recorded the day after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishtushin (left, inset) tested positive for the disease.




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Vladimir Putin's popularity slumps as coronavirus ravages Russia

Vladimir Putin (pictured) has seen his trust ratings fall following dissatisfaction with the Russian government's handling of the coronavirus crisis as cases of the disease continue to rise.




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Russia sees coronavirus cases rise by 10,000 for a third day running

The latest rise of 10,102 cases, bringing the total from 145,268 to 155,370, confirms Russia's place as Europe's new virus hotbed as infections slow elsewhere.