With 24,623 COVID-19 cases & 3,040 deaths SWEDEN still insists on “No Lockdown” Policy

The Scandinavian nation controversially rejected the stricter lockdown approach of other countries in their strategy to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping most schools open, as well as stores and restaurants. According to data from John Hopkins University, now Sweden has a death rate of 297.16 for every 1 million citizens, after 3,040 died from coronavirus. There have been 24,623 confirmed…

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LIVE UPDATE ON US COVID-19 : CORONAVIRUS CASES AT 1.2 MILLION & DEATHS CROSS 77,000

According to the latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University,  In the USA, there have been 1,283,846 cases and 77,178 deaths. 198,993 people have recovered from the virus. Worldwide 3,926,896 cases have been detected, with 274,654 deaths and 1,315, 296 people now recovered. The US vice president’s spokeswoman became the second White House staffer this week to test positive for coronavirus, officials said Friday, even as President Donald Trump continued to go mask-free at…

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AMERICA MAY AVERT 5G FRAGMENTATION: SOURCES SAY HUAWEI & US FIRMS TO WORK TOGETHER ON 5G STANDARDS

The US Commerce Department is reportedly finalizing rules that would allow US companies to work with China’s Huawei to develop 5G technology standards. The effort could potentially prevent a split in the 5G standard between US and Chinese flavors. The U.S. Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow U.S. companies to work…

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Coronavirus cases in Japan surpass 15,200: PM Abe extended state of emergency until May 31

Japan reported 176 new coronavirus cases and 20 deaths on Monday. TOKYO (Kyodo) — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday extended the nationwide state of emergency until the end of May to reduce new coronavirus infections in Japan amid nascent signs of the epidemic leveling off. Abe said extending the state of emergency that was due to expire Wednesday was…

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HOW CORONAVIRUS WILL CHANGE HOLLYWOOD, BOLLYWOOD & KOLLYWOOD MOVIE CULTURE

The coronavirus has caused havoc across many industries, including Hollywood and European entertainment. Placed on lockdown since mid-March, the movie and entertainment industry is currently facing an uphill battle, as film and television shoots are particularly exposed to the pandemic because of the large casts and crews required. The future of filmmaking in Hollywood “It’s impossible to make a Star…

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‘CANNOT RUSH INTO DECISION’ ON RESUMPTION OF OUTDOOR TRAINING IN TRACK AND FIELD: SPORTS MINISTER

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said they “cannot rush into a decision” on resuming outdoor training for track and field stars and risk their health amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla. Taking stock of the situation during a virtual meeting, Rijiju interacted with top track and field athletes, including javelin thrower Neeraj…

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INDIAN MINISTRY OF SPORTS REJECTS GYMNASTICS FEDERATION OF INDIA’S APPEAL TO GRANT RECOGNITION

In a major setback for Indian gymnasts yet again, the sports ministry has rejected the Gymnastics Federation of India’s (GFI) appeal to grant recognition on the ground that it violated the National Sports Development Code 2011, when fresh elections of the GFI office bearers were conducted on November 5 last year. It has been over a decade that the national…

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Are Tiruvannamalai people following Corona curfew?Tiruvannamalai police & Tiruvannamalai collector are doing their best !

Tiruvannamalai – After relaxation of curfew in Tiruvannamalai many people were seen traveling in Tiruvannamalai and the police were having a tough time controlling them. The police and the Revenue Department are actively engaged in surveillance. Police have set up checkpoints at major intersections and are conducting a series of vehicle inspections. Many civilians disobey the Corona curfew, and ride…

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EU Hosts Coronavirus Telethon: World leaders pledge $8 billion in fight against Covid-19

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – World leaders promised $8 billion on Monday for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said at the end of a pledging event that she chaired. “In the space of just few hours we have collectively pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8.07 billion) for vaccine, diagnostics and treatment” against COVID-19, von der…

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Japan firm offers couples unused hotel rooms amid Coronavirus lockdown

Tokyo (CNN) — When Keisuke Arai switched to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, he began bickering more with his long-term girlfriend.Suspecting he wasn’t alone, the Tokyo-based tourism operatorwondered how couples across Japan were coping under lockdown, as they adjusted to being together 24/7 under the same roof.On April 3, he got his answer as the hashtag #coronadivorce — where people largely…

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