Tag: covid
It Is What It Is: Bizarre Trump Interview Defines USA's COVID Response
A remarkable soundbite -- "It is what it is" -- from a 37-minute US President Donald Trump interview telecast on HBO is emerging as a bizarre anthem for the catastrophic American experience with the coronavirus pandemic as the country's caseload spirals towards the 5 million mark.....
Rafael Nadal Withdraws From US Open Amid COVID Concerns
Defending champion Rafael Nadal has decided to pull out of this year's US Open amid concerns over COVID-19 pandemic. ....
Disha Patani's Father Tests Covid Positive
Bollywood actress Disha Patani's father and two other officers of the vigilance unit of the Uttar Pradesh power department, have tested positive for the Coronavirus. ....
Brian Lara Denies Testing COVID-19 Positive
Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has denied rumours about him testing positive for coronavirus, saying it was a "false" information.....
Facebook, Twitter Remove Trump Clip Over Covid Misinformation
Facebook and Twitter have removed a video clip from an interview in which US President Donald Trump claimed children were "almost immune" to coronavirus.....
BCG Vaccine Is Safe, Does Not Increase Covid Risk: Study
The Bacille Calmette-Guerin or BCG vaccine, originally made against tuberculosis, has a general stimulating effect on the immune system and is therefore effective against Covid-19, say researchers. ....
Maharashtra Sees Record Spike Of 11,514 Covid Cases, 316 Deaths
Maharashtra on Thursday saw a new record high of 11,514 Covid-19 cases, besides 316 deaths, the third-highest fatality figure so far, health officials said. ....
65-plus Actors Can Resume Shooting: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court on Friday permitted actors above 65 to resume shooting, dismissing the regulation issued by Maharashtra government that bars senior actors above that age limit from shooting, owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. ....
Ohio Governor Warns Against Seeing COVID-19 Tests As Unreliable
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has warned Americans against seeing coronavirus tests as unreliable after he received a false positive result.....
No New COVID Case Reported In New Zealand For 5th Day
For the fifth consecutive day, there was not a single new COVID-19 case in New Zealand on Monday, while the number of active infections in the country stood at 21, all in managed isolation and quarantine facilities, according to the Ministry of Health. ....
