On Friday, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department closed down all LA county beaches, piers, promenades, beach bike paths and beach bathrooms.

ModernaThe biotech Moderna is developing experimental cancer vaccines.The leading coronavirus vaccine candidate just got up to $483 million in additional funding from the US government.The cash will pay for future trials to see if the vaccine works in humans, as well as for simultaneously ramping up production of the vaccine. "This allows us to go full speed and very aggressively," CEO Stephane Bancel told Business Insider in a Thursday video interview, saying the vaccine program will now go "as fast as humanly possible."The upstart biotech Moderna developed the vaccine candidate in record time using its technology platform called messenger RNA. The new technology has yet to produce an approved vaccine, but has shown promise in its potential to quickly respond to new viruses. The first human

Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company began its fundraising in November 2019, and closed last week amid coronavirus uncertainty."This is a very important day for the company but it's important we are around for the day after," Anodot CEO and cofounder David Drai told Business Insider in an interview. "We are looking to be sensible with our runway but also be on the offense to grow and provide more offerings." Click here for more BI Prime stories.Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company increased the size of its fundraising as a result of the coronavirus.Anodot said it began raising in

Lauren Goodger headed out for one of the most in-demand essentials amid the coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday - toilet roll.

Demi Sims has thanked her followers for giving her confidence to share pictures of her vitiligo patches as she shared a swimsuit snap on Instagram on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE star looked radiant in a pair of simple grey joggers teamed with a Calvin Klein bralette. 

Clad in all-black, Lauren, 33, cut a low-key figure as she pumped petrol while donning protective gloves before stopping for chips at a local restaurant

The reality star, 33, showed off her incredible figure as she slipped into a mismatched bikini to sunbathe in her garden in Essex on Thursday.

Danielle Armstrong shared a video to her Instagram Story on Friday reassuring fans she hasn't gone into labour, following a few days off social media.

The star, 31, told fans that her 'lips feel huge' as she shares a pregnancy update following a social media silence on Tuesday.

Lauren Goodger put on an eye-popping display as she slipped into curve-enhancing gym wear for a morning run amid lockdown on Thursday.

The ex-TOWIE star, 33, highlighted her toned physique as she ran into a female pal during the walk in Epping Forest on Wednesday, and chatted to her while adhering to social distancing rules.

The TOWIE star, 37, flashed a hint of underboob as she showcased her surgically-enhanced assets and toned torso in a tiny black crop top.

Lauren Goodger revealed she was planning to get into the best shape of her life as she posed up a storm in her bathroom on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE star, 33, showed off her very plump pout for a racy bathroom selfie, which she posted on Instagram on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE star, 33, worked up such a sweat he did the most of the workout shirtless, while Katherine, 36, collapsed on the sofa from exhaustion during the Instagram workout.

The retired teacher, 80 - who has been played by actor Bill Roache for the last 59 years - had viewers in tears as he left the cobbles to move into a retirement home.

Coronation Street legend Ken Morely, 77, claimed that he narrowly escaped death after contracting coronavirus a year ago.

Catherine Tyldesley got into character once more in a bizarre cooking video during lockdown on Tuesday.

The Coronation Street star, 36, donned a brown wig and a drawn-on unibrow to remind fans to keep at least two metres away from others during the coronavirus lockdown.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has warned the soap could go 'off air' unless filming recommences by June after production was halted amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Coronation Street and EastEnders have stopped filming, the Great British Bake Off has been postponed, and even Strictly, due to start filming in July, is under threat.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache claims that Coronation Street will NEVER go off air amid fears the show will run out of new episodes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment has contradicted veteran star Bill Roache's assurance that the soap will never vanish from the airwaves.

the Coronation Street actress, 17, said Asha Alahan's sexting plot is educational for young people as she revealed she can't wait to get back to filming after production was halted.

The former Coronation Street star, 36, has dyed her normally chestnut tresses a beautiful shade of rose gold in a bold snap posted to her Instagram on Thursday.

Catherine Tyldesley looked stunning as she posed in the sunshine in a social media picture on Monday. 

Ines, one of the participants of Channel 5's Undercover Girlfriends overhears her boyfriend of three years, Matthew, brag about 'never being caught cheating' as he enjoys a lads' holiday in Greece.

David Familton rang 999 after intruders ransacked his Surrey flat but was left stunned when cops later arrested him instead for beating up a holidaymaker in Crete in 2009 when he worked in a nightclub.

Fotis Dulos, 52, attempted to kill himself at his home in Farmington, Connecticut on Tuesday. A source told DailyMail.com his 'affairs are being put in order', as there's a slim chance he'll pull through.

Mark Simpson checked into the Sani Club on Greece's Kassandra peninsula about 45 minutes east of Thessaloniki. The resort has 24 restaurants and adventure activities galore.

The 52-year-old reality star brought a cast trip to Greece to a screeching halt when she stormed out of a 'goddess party' on Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

While Google is one of the best companies to work with, it's a known fact that getting through its hiring process is not a cakewalk. While there are various stages of the process you should be prepared for, the first and foremost step that will take you through to the next level is your resume. It is the first piece of information Google will see about you. So highlight your achievements. Here’s how to frame them: - Align your skills and experience with the job description Make sure your resume is in line with the job requirements. Use the correct keywords to finetune your experience and relate it specifically to the job you are applying. You may need to customize your resume, but the effort will be worth it. - Be specific about projects you’ve worked on or managed Clarity is key. If you

Kanye West wore an olive raincoat while going to his Calabasas office on a dreary day. The day before, his wife Kim Kardashian shared a sweet family photo from Paris Fashion Week.

She's known for her high fashion wardrobe and glamorous makeup looks. But Kim Kardashian was rocking a very different look back in middle school.

The 111SKIN Bio Cellulose Facial Mask is made from active ingredients to form a powerful serum that helps brighten, moisturise and condition the skin. Australia's Margot Robbie said she's 'obsessed'.

Kim Kardashian, 39, shared an adorable snap of her daughters North and Chicago spending some quality family time with their father Kanye West. In the photo, the trio were all curled up on the couch.

Kim Kardashian put her sculpted legs on full display as she wished fans a 'Good Afternoon' with a new Instagram post Wednesday. She slipped into a busty white crop top for the snap.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said nail salons are high-risk for the spread of the new coronavirus and will reopen during the states' phase three of reopening, CNBC reported.Newsom said the first known community spread in the state was in a nail salon. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that a nail salon was the first known site of community spread in the state and that those businesses would not be a part of the reopening phase set to begin tomorrow, CNBC reported. "This whole thing started in the state of California, the first community spread, in a nail salon," Newsom said at a news briefing, according to CNBC. "I'm very worried about that."Newsom announced a four-phase plan for reopening the state. Right now, the

The war against COVID-19 is far from over, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday, soon after the central government formally declared both districts of Goa as COVID-free green zones."With the efforts of our #CoronaWarriors and support of the people of Goa, our state has now been classified as a green zone by the Govt of India. The war against COVID-19 is far from over," Sawant tweeted.Sawant also called for a modification in lifestyle and prioritising safe distancing as a way of life to stay safe amid the menacing pandemic."We must continue our fight against this virus by adopting a modified lifestyle which gives priority to safe health norms such as sanitization, wearing of face covers, social distancing and staying at home during the lockdown period," Sawant said.Goa had registered

IANS“While the lockdown has helped in flattening the curve, the curve has not shown a downward trend. That is a cause for concern,” Guleria told The Indian Express.He also believes “the next four to six weeks will be very, very important because the lockdown cannot be there forever. The ideal, the dream would be to have zero cases.”Guleria believes “we are better prepared than we were before”, but the pandemic has to be “fought at the community level, not the hospital level.”Lav Aggarwal, the spokesperson, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, highlighted the fact that for the first time since the outbreak, India’s COVID-19 cases are doubling every 12 days. Which is a huge improvement since before lockdown began coronavirus cases were doubling every 3.2 days as of March 24. However, the

The Indian government increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 and ₹13 per litre respectively, hoping to mop up ₹1.6 lakh crore this year.As a result of this, tax on petrol and diesel comprises of 70% of the total price per litreWith the crude oil prices at historically low levels, this could help the government reduce the fiscal deficit at a time when the economy has come to a standstill due to the nationwide lockdown.Amid the falling crude prices, the cash-strapped Indian government has increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 and ₹13 per litre respectively. The increase in excise duty has now taken the tax component in the auto fuels to almost 70% and with this, the government hopes to mop up ₹1.6 lakh crore this year.Various state governments across the country

Google Lens now allows users to copy handwritten text to their computers, learn new concepts and words.The update is being rolled out to both Android and iOS versions of the app.Google Lens is one of the search giant’s most useful products and now, it is getting some new productivity feature that will help you get some work done while you are stuck at home due to the coronavirus lockdown.The new features include the ability to copy handwritten notes to your computer, learning about new concepts and learning how to pronounce new words. While the first two features will be available for both Android and iOS users, the listen feature that allows you to learn pronunciations is currently limited to Android. 71071246Copy handwritten notes to your computerWhile Google Lens already allows users to

Moody's Investors Service said India’s Baa2 negative rating is unlikely to improve given the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak.However, the report noted that the COVID-19 crisis has only exacerbated the impact of some of India’s existing evils.The $2.7 trillion economy, the seventh largest in the world, is riddled by low household income, high government debt, and weak policy reforms and implementation.Moody's Investors Service said India’s Baa2 negative rating ⁠— while cutting growth estimate for the year to 0.2% ⁠— down from our previous forecast of 2.5%. is unlikely to improve given the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak. Over the next five years, India’s government debt could be as high as 81% of the country’s gross domestic product, it said.However,

Shay Mitchell spoke with Insider about the challenges and rewards of raising her and Matte Babel's 7-month-old daughter Atlas at home during the pandemic.The 33-year-old "Dollface" actress said that although she misses spending time with her friends and family, she and Babel have been able to witness many of Atlas' milestones. And to make sure that other parents don't feel alone during this time, the new mom has teamed up with Pampers to acknowledge and applaud parents' efforts leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Shay Mitchell, the 33-year-old "Dollface" actress, has adjusted to raising her 7-month-old daughter Atlas at home during the pandemic.Although the new mom has said that FaceTime helps her keep in touch with friends or family, Mitchell is

Mumbai, May 9 () Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani forbodes that in the post-coronavirus film industry, it might take more time for movies to be greenlit.Talking both from the perspective of a producer and actor, Jackky said there will be some changes that will happen once the countrywide lockdown is lifted."As an actor, I see that there will be a lesser number of projects that will go on the floors. Most investors and producers will take their time to green-light projects."As a producer, there might be some pragmatic decisions to be taken on which projects to do first and how to minimise costs without affecting the scale or demands of the script," he told .Jackky's production banner, Pooja Entertatinment's two films -- Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan-starrer "Coolie No 1" and Akshay Kumar's "Bell

Facebook Inc also said on Friday it would allow workers who are able to work remotely to do so until the end of 2020.

Rick Bright, the Department of Health and Human Services scientist who was reassigned last month and then filed a whistleblower complaint, disputed the White House's characterization that he was "disgruntled.""I am frustrated at a lack of urgency to get a head-start on developing life-saving tools for Americans," he said in a CBS "60 Minutes" interview."I was thinking that we could have done more to get those masks and supplies to them sooner, and if we had, would they still be alive today," Bright added. "It's a horrible thought to think about the time that past when we could have done something and we didn't."Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Rick Bright, the Department of Health and Human Services scientist who was fired in April and then filed a whistleblower complaint