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Matt Hancock: ‘My heart goes out to the people of Leicester’
- July 01, 2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the measures will be reviewed in two weeks, but what are they exactly? What is closing down and why? The city's seven-day infection rate was 135 cases per 100,000 people - three times that of the next highest city. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the measures will be reviewed in two weeks, but what are they exactly? What is closing down and why? The city's seven-day infection rate was 135 cases per 100,000 people - three times that of the next highest city. (more...)
Taliban reaffirm commitment to US deal in Pompeo call
- July 01, 2020
Taliban has denied its fighters received any Russian bounties, and the group's Qatar-based chief negotiator Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reiterated their pledge not to strike against the US. Khalilzad will meet with Taliban leaders from their political office in Doha, Qatar later this week, and ahead of that, Pompeo spoke to them via video teleconference late Monday. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Taliban has denied its fighters received any Russian bounties, and the group's Qatar-based chief negotiator Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reiterated their pledge not to strike against the US. Khalilzad will meet with Taliban leaders from their political office in Doha, Qatar later this week, and ahead of that, Pompeo spoke to them via video teleconference late Monday. (more...)
China narrows siege to Covid-19 outbreak in Beijing
- July 01, 2020
In a sign that the resurgence of cases in the capital is proving hard to stamp out even as officials say they've been largely contained, Hebei province's Anxin county has been sealed off and each household can assign only one person to go out for necessities daily, reported state media. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
In a sign that the resurgence of cases in the capital is proving hard to stamp out even as officials say they've been largely contained, Hebei province's Anxin county has been sealed off and each household can assign only one person to go out for necessities daily, reported state media. (more...)
Indian Government In Hot Water over Repatriation Flights
- July 01, 2020
The Indian government's mission to repatriate citizens who have lost jobs overseas began in May. During this period, Air India will operate 31 flights to the U.S., 19 to the United Kingdom, nine to Canada and eight to Australia. Since then 4 flights each have left for Srinagar and Delhi, 3 for Kolkata, and one each for Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad from Dhaka carrying Indian nationals stranded in Bangladesh due to the Corona pandemic . (more...)
- July 01, 2020
The Indian government's mission to repatriate citizens who have lost jobs overseas began in May. During this period, Air India will operate 31 flights to the U.S., 19 to the United Kingdom, nine to Canada and eight to Australia. Since then 4 flights each have left for Srinagar and Delhi, 3 for Kolkata, and one each for Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad from Dhaka carrying Indian nationals stranded in Bangladesh due to the Corona pandemic . (more...)
Pence urges people to wear masks as United States cases surge
- July 01, 2020
The latest data shows more than 125,000 Americans have died so far as a result of the pandemic, the highest number of known deaths of any nation. Johns Hopkins University says the global tally has topped 10 million, with fatalities passing 500,000. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
The latest data shows more than 125,000 Americans have died so far as a result of the pandemic, the highest number of known deaths of any nation. Johns Hopkins University says the global tally has topped 10 million, with fatalities passing 500,000. (more...)
People without face masks on Miami South Beach to be fined $50
- July 01, 2020
It's not a political statement, it's just trying to do your part to keep loved ones and neighbors healthy'. The worsening contagion in the south and west comes as northern states, notably NY and its neighbours, which were hit hardest initially, have reported declining cases and have begun to forge ahead with reopening plans. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
It's not a political statement, it's just trying to do your part to keep loved ones and neighbors healthy'. The worsening contagion in the south and west comes as northern states, notably NY and its neighbours, which were hit hardest initially, have reported declining cases and have begun to forge ahead with reopening plans. (more...)
Iran Sentences Former Journalist to Death For Fuelling Anti-Govt Unrest
- July 01, 2020
According to Zam, his channel shared logistical information about the late 2017 anti-government protests and circulated videos from the demonstrations. During his trial by the Revolutionary Court the 46-year-old Zam refuted all the charges brought against him by the prosecutor, including the charges of "collusion to take criminal action against national security", espionage, and "insults against sanctities". (more...)
- July 01, 2020
According to Zam, his channel shared logistical information about the late 2017 anti-government protests and circulated videos from the demonstrations. During his trial by the Revolutionary Court the 46-year-old Zam refuted all the charges brought against him by the prosecutor, including the charges of "collusion to take criminal action against national security", espionage, and "insults against sanctities". (more...)
Interpol says no to Iran on arrest warrant for Donald Trump
- July 01, 2020
Analysts say the issuing of the arrest warrant is little more than a symbolic gesture by Iran, but that it reflects the depth of animosity felt towards President Trump. Interpol has no requirement for making any of the notices public, though some do get published on its website. The organization explained the request violates its rules that say Interpol can not "undertake any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character". (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Analysts say the issuing of the arrest warrant is little more than a symbolic gesture by Iran, but that it reflects the depth of animosity felt towards President Trump. Interpol has no requirement for making any of the notices public, though some do get published on its website. The organization explained the request violates its rules that say Interpol can not "undertake any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character". (more...)
Iran: 13 dead in explosion at Tehran medical clinic
- July 01, 2020
The ensuing fire broke out at Sina Athar Medical Center in Iran's capital and state TV said firefighters battled and extinguished the blaze. Some of the victims "were in upper floors in operation rooms, who were either patients being operated on or those with them", he said. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
The ensuing fire broke out at Sina Athar Medical Center in Iran's capital and state TV said firefighters battled and extinguished the blaze. Some of the victims "were in upper floors in operation rooms, who were either patients being operated on or those with them", he said. (more...)
Coronavirus: What are Leicester's new lockdown restrictions?
- July 01, 2020
The city has recorded 866 of its 2,987 Covid-19 cases in the last fortnight. The government will review whether it can lift any of the measures in two weeks' time, the health secretary said. He said the measures would be enforced by police "in some cases". Leicestershire Police said: "This is a dynamic situation and we will adjust accordingly, providing proportionate policing under the relevant legislation to help keep people safe in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland". (more...)
- July 01, 2020
The city has recorded 866 of its 2,987 Covid-19 cases in the last fortnight. The government will review whether it can lift any of the measures in two weeks' time, the health secretary said. He said the measures would be enforced by police "in some cases". Leicestershire Police said: "This is a dynamic situation and we will adjust accordingly, providing proportionate policing under the relevant legislation to help keep people safe in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland". (more...)
Toronto mayor wants masks mandatory, citing US problems
- July 01, 2020
This new bylaw will remain in place until the next city council meeting, scheduled for September 30, 2020. The bylaw does not require people with certain medical conditions or children under two years old to wear masks. "We're going to rely largely on education and public awareness", Tory said. The province has opted instead for a policy of strongly encouraging the public to wear non-medical masks and face coverings in busy indoor spaces. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
This new bylaw will remain in place until the next city council meeting, scheduled for September 30, 2020. The bylaw does not require people with certain medical conditions or children under two years old to wear masks. "We're going to rely largely on education and public awareness", Tory said. The province has opted instead for a policy of strongly encouraging the public to wear non-medical masks and face coverings in busy indoor spaces. (more...)
Bharat Biotech Develops India's First Coronavirus Vaccine, COVAXIN
- July 01, 2020
Bharat Biotech's track record in developing vero cell culture platform technologies has been proven in several vaccines for Polio, Rabies, Rotavirus , Japanese Encephalitis, Chikungunya and Zika. The agency also said it would require drug companies to monitor the vaccine's performance after approval for any emerging safety problems. University of Oxford's vaccine is the furthest in the trial, now in the third phase, while there are various candidates in the second phase. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Bharat Biotech's track record in developing vero cell culture platform technologies has been proven in several vaccines for Polio, Rabies, Rotavirus , Japanese Encephalitis, Chikungunya and Zika. The agency also said it would require drug companies to monitor the vaccine's performance after approval for any emerging safety problems. University of Oxford's vaccine is the furthest in the trial, now in the third phase, while there are various candidates in the second phase. (more...)
NY expands list of states subject to COVID-19 quarantine
- July 01, 2020
Cuomo said visitors from California, Nevada, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee must now quarantine for 14 days if they travel to NY. The numbers are considered on a seven-day rolling average, according to Cuomo in the video you can watch HERE. In Western New York, the positive test rate jumped to 1.3 percent, up from 0.80 percent on Saturday and Sunday. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Cuomo said visitors from California, Nevada, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee must now quarantine for 14 days if they travel to NY. The numbers are considered on a seven-day rolling average, according to Cuomo in the video you can watch HERE. In Western New York, the positive test rate jumped to 1.3 percent, up from 0.80 percent on Saturday and Sunday. (more...)
European Union Reopens Borders To 15 Nations Including China, US Excluded
- July 01, 2020
The countries are Algeria, Australia , Canada , Georgia, Japan , Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand , Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea , Thailand , Tunisia and Uruguay. To qualify for the "safe" list, EU headquarters said that countries should have a comparable per capita number of COVID-19 cases to those in the 31 European countries over the last 14 days and have a stable or decreasing trend in the number of infections. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
The countries are Algeria, Australia , Canada , Georgia, Japan , Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand , Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea , Thailand , Tunisia and Uruguay. To qualify for the "safe" list, EU headquarters said that countries should have a comparable per capita number of COVID-19 cases to those in the 31 European countries over the last 14 days and have a stable or decreasing trend in the number of infections. (more...)
Detroit Police Officer Seen Running Over BLM Protesters with SUV
- July 01, 2020
They did not need to drive past us for emergency purposes because they had other officers on the other side ready. One video was taken from the vantage point of the DPD SUV accused of running protestors over when the vehicle became surrounded. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
They did not need to drive past us for emergency purposes because they had other officers on the other side ready. One video was taken from the vantage point of the DPD SUV accused of running protestors over when the vehicle became surrounded. (more...)
World Health Organization say Irish scientist's COVID vaccine is the "leading candidate"
- July 01, 2020
Human clinical trials are scheduled to start across India in July, according to a release from the company late on Monday evening. Besides Bharat Biotech , at least five other Indian companies are working on a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus including Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec . (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Human clinical trials are scheduled to start across India in July, according to a release from the company late on Monday evening. Besides Bharat Biotech , at least five other Indian companies are working on a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus including Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec . (more...)
USA states re-impose curbs as virus cases pass 2.5m
- July 01, 2020
Florida issued its new rules after recording a startling 8,942 new cases of COVID-19, eclipsing the state's one-day record of 5,511 reached on June 24. The state postponed further efforts to reopen. As Beshears noted, Florida law differentiates between bars, defined as those that "derive more than 50% of gross revenue from sales of alcoholic beverages", and restaurants , which sell enough food to pass that 50% threshold. (more...)
- July 01, 2020
Florida issued its new rules after recording a startling 8,942 new cases of COVID-19, eclipsing the state's one-day record of 5,511 reached on June 24. The state postponed further efforts to reopen. As Beshears noted, Florida law differentiates between bars, defined as those that "derive more than 50% of gross revenue from sales of alcoholic beverages", and restaurants , which sell enough food to pass that 50% threshold. (more...)
If more Americans wore masks the pandemic would slow, experts say
- June 30, 2020
Republican Senator Tim Scott of SC also tweeted Monday that he encouraged everyone to wear a mask. It comes after the Vice President previously dismissed face masks earlier in the pandemic, and on April 28, he refused to wear one while visiting Minnesota's Mayo Clinic. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Republican Senator Tim Scott of SC also tweeted Monday that he encouraged everyone to wear a mask. It comes after the Vice President previously dismissed face masks earlier in the pandemic, and on April 28, he refused to wear one while visiting Minnesota's Mayo Clinic. (more...)
Suspect arrested after shooting man at Breonna Taylor protest
- June 30, 2020
One person has died, and another one was injured in a shooting during protests in the United States city of Louisville, the city's Police Department (LMPD) said in a statement . But none of the officers faced criminal charges. Breonna Taylor was unarmed when she was shot eight times by police. The no-knock search warrant executed by police officers was signed by Judge Mary Shaw. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
One person has died, and another one was injured in a shooting during protests in the United States city of Louisville, the city's Police Department (LMPD) said in a statement . But none of the officers faced criminal charges. Breonna Taylor was unarmed when she was shot eight times by police. The no-knock search warrant executed by police officers was signed by Judge Mary Shaw. (more...)
Police confirm assault investigation underway against protesters who broke gate, threatened lawyers
- June 30, 2020
The white couple filmed over the weekend brandishing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters passing by their residence in Portland Place, St. Louis, Missouri , said on Monday on an interview on CBS affiliate KMOV that they acted in that particular fashion because they were afraid for their lives. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
The white couple filmed over the weekend brandishing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters passing by their residence in Portland Place, St. Louis, Missouri , said on Monday on an interview on CBS affiliate KMOV that they acted in that particular fashion because they were afraid for their lives. (more...)
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