Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

TOKYO- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan and that the country managed to get the spread of the virus under control in under two months.

PM Shinzo Abe declares end to Japan's coronavirus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo and four other areas that were still under coronavirus restrictions, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy and calling on people to adapt to a "new normal".

Japan PM Abe lifts coronavirus state of emergency

Rest of World News: "We had very stringent criteria for lifting the state of emergency. We have judged that we have met this criteria," Abe told a nationally televised ne

Japan ends state of emergency

Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters that experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the plan to end the state of emergency that has lasted for more than a month and a half.

Japan to lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo and other areas

Japan is set to lift the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures, which are still on alert, according to the Nikkei Asian R

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Lifts State Of Emergency After Sharp Decline In Coronavirus Cases

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Lifts State Of Emergency After Sharp Decline In Virus Cases. (FILE) Tokyo: Japan Prime Minister Shinzo … Japan PM Shinzo Abe Lifts State Of Emergency After Sharp Decline In Coronavirus Cases Read More »

Japan PM Abe announces nationwide lifting of State of Emergency

Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe is finally out with the announcement, citing the nationwide lifting of the State of Emergency. more to come ..

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Experts on a special government panel have approved a plan to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other remaining prefectures.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other prefectures on Monday, allowing businesses to gradually resume.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other prefectures on Monday, allowing businesses to gradually resume.Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, at a special task force meeting, asked experts on a government-commissioned panel to evaluate a plan to lift the measure.“It appears the measure is no longer needed in all of the prefectures,” Mr Nishimura said.The experts are expected to approve the plan at the meeting, paving the way for an official announcement by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan’s Abe lifts state of emergency, says virus outbreak under control

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday lifted the state of emergency imposed nationally to combat coronavirus following a sharp decline in the number of new cases.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo.

Japan is set to end their current state of emergency in Tokyo

Reports have been circulating that Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to remove the current state of emergency in Tokyo and 4 other prefectures...

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide. Experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the lifting of the emergency in Tokyo, neighbouring Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures, and in Hokkaido to the north, which had remained under …

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided a large outbreak like those experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions.

Japan lifts state of emergency for Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy as government officials warned caution was still necessary to prevent another wave. "We had very stringent criteria for lifting the state of emergency. We have judged that we have met this," Prime…

Japan to lift Covid-19 emergency

The country has been spared the worst of the pandemic.

Japan set to fully lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan is expected to end its coronavirus-related state of emergency Monday by easing curbs on economic activity in Tokyo and four other prefectures ahead of schedule, with the spread of infections under control. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to announce the decision at a 6 p.m. Monday news conference.…

Japan lifts national state of emergency

Japan has lifted its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus, after new cases slowed to a crawl in the country with the world's third-biggest economy.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Compared to hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 cases in total and 830 deaths.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow down

The country has been spared the worst of the pandemic.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Rest of World News: Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy

Japan COVID-19: Plans to fully lift the state of emergency in Tokyo

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews As of Sunday, 16,550 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Japan, including 820 deaths. Last Thursday, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the partial lifting of the state of emergency in much of Japan. “Based upon the assessment by the experts on the current situation such as the epidemiological situation and medical treatment …

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency but urges caution

Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 infections and 830 deaths

Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as Japan's coronavirus emergency set to be lifted

A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined. The slide in ratings, now below 30%, may erode Abe&

'Japan Model' Has Beaten Coronavirus, Shinzo Abe Declares

Prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared victory for the "Japan model" of fighting coronavirus as he lifted a nationwide state of emergency after seven weeks [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: Speaking at a press conference on Monday evening in Tokyo, Mr Abe...

‘Japan model’ has beaten coronavirus, Shinzo Abe declares

Prime minister lifts state of emergency nationwide after seven weeks of shutdown

Japan Economy Minister Nishimura: State of emergency no longer needed in any region of country

As noted, Japan is seeking to end its state of emergency this week and in recent headlines, Japan Economy Minister Nishimura is on the verge of making

Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as coronavirus emergency to be lifted

TOKYO — A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe lifts nationwide coronavirus lockdown

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency imposed to combat the coronavirus in Tokyo and remaining four other areas, thus ending nationwide restrictions.

Did Japan just beat coronavirus without lockdowns or mass testing?

Japan’s state of emergency is set to end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite largely ignoring the default playbook.

Japanese government panel says time right to lift emergency in five prefectures

The Japanese government was set to end its nationwide state of emergency by lifting the order for Tokyo, its surrounding areas and Hokkaido on Monday.

Even as virus eases, the worst may be yet to come for Abe

Japan’s coronavirus emergency was coming to an end, but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s political troubles may be just beginning.

There were fears packed Tokyo could become a hotbed for the virus

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared to

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan, and that the country managed to get the spread of the virus under control in under two months.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

Called 'Tianwen,' the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land the robotic rover to explore and analyze the surface.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING, May 25 — China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch the first Arab probe to the Red Planet on July 15

China's space programme targets July launch for maiden mission to Mars

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project…

Rocket arrives as China targets July for Tianwen-1 Mars mission launch

China is gearing up to launch its Tianwen-1 Mars mission following the delivery of a Long March 5 launch vehicle to Wenchang launch center.

Called 'Tianwen', the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land a rover to explore and analyse the planet's surface

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

Beijing: China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

Novavax Is Beginning Clinical Trials Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine

Novavax announced it's beginning clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

Thai scientists begin COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

Thailand hopes to have the coronavirus vaccine into production by next year

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest Update: Harsh Vardhan says when Indian vaccine candidate will enter trials

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest News Update: Financial support and regulatory clearance will be provided to those who are working on this, Vardhan said. "Out of these 14, four vaccine candidates, in the next three-five months, may enter the clinical trial stage. Right now, they are in the pre-clinical trial phase," the minister said.

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

Govt Speaks on Covid-19 Vaccine Trials on 400 Medics

The government responded on Covid-19 vaccine trials set to be conducted on 400 Kenyan medics...

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, a top researcher said Monday.

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

More than 100 candidate vaccines are currently in various stages of development around the world, at least 8 of which are in clinical trials with humans, according to the World Health Organization

Latest update on COVID-19 vaccine I TheHealthSite.com

Currently, more than 100 vaccines are in different stages of development. India is working on 14 COVID-19 vaccines, 4 will enter clinical trial soon.

Thailand enters race for Covid-19 vaccine

At least eight vaccines are in clinical trials with humans

In the race for a coronavirus vaccine, first doesn’t mean best

A vaccine is seen as the Holy Grail of coronavirus research, but the first vaccine out to market may not be the one you want to take.

Philippines to take part in 2 Taiwanese clinical trails for coronavirus vaccine

Philippines teams up with 2 Taiwanese organizations on clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus vaccine update: After Moderna, CanSino Biologics claims positive results in early trials

Covid-19 Vaccine Latest Update: After Moderna, China's Cansino Biologics claims encouraging results

US plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline

The project will compress what is typically 10 years of vaccine development and testing into a matter of months, testimony to the urgency to halt a pandemic that has infected more than 5 million people

NASA astronauts will test new SpaceX capsule, execute spacewalks

ORLANDO, Fla., May 25 (UPI) -- Astronauts heading to space from U.S. soil for the first time in nine years will test SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and perform spacewalks on the International Space Station.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.

SpaceX brings renewed expectations to crewed space exploration

Americans were not meant to sit on their hands with their feet up on the coffee table. Our forebears of more than 10 generations took leaps of faith -- some by ship, some by foot and some by airplane

Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch

Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

Home Launch Capsule

SpaceX’s Dragon crew capsule outshines NASA’s old Apollo spacecraft in virtually every way. The Dragon’s clean lines and minimalist interior, with touchscreens instead of a mess of switches and knobs, make even the space shuttles seem yesteryear. This fresh take on a vintage look will be on full display

Will A Tropical Weather System Delay Historic SpaceX Astronaut Launch This Week?

Will weather cooperate for the historic SpaceX launch carrying astronauts to space this week? Here's the latest.

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch

Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX’s first astronaut launch.

SpaceX reaches for a milestone in spaceflight

On 27 May, two US astronauts are planning to launch from the Kennedy Space Centre on a mission to the International Space Station. What’s remarkable is they will not be launched by Nasa but by a private company.

SpaceX ready for defining moment with first humans on rocket

For a nation scarred by the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus and slowly emerging from stay-home orders, the SpaceX launch will be a chance to look skyward.

Milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.

Here are the milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.   On April 12,

US CDC warns of ‘aggressive’ rats searching for food during shutdowns

Humans are not the only ones who miss dining out.

COVID-19 Side-Effect: CDC Warns Rats Might Be More Aggressive During Pandemic; Rodent's Urine Can Cause Food-Borne Illnesses

CDC warned the public that rats might be more aggressive during the pandemic. Food-borne illnesses can be spread by rodents' urine, especially to children.

CDC warns of ‘aggressive rodent conduct’ as lockdowns lift

The post-coronavirus world could possibly be an actual rat race. With people […] More

CDC Warns Public To Prepare For ‘Aggressive Rodent Behavior’ As Lockdowns Ease

As lockdowns forced rodents to become more active searching for food, people need to be more prepared in dealing with them when restrictions lift.

Coronavirus News: Beware of ravenous rats, CDC warns

The CDC is warning of "unusual or aggressive rodent behavior" among rats, starved by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

Iowa sees Sunday surge of COVID-19 deaths, confirmed cases

Iowa saw a surge of COVID-19 deaths and coronavirus cases over a 36-hour period, with 10 additional deaths and 436 new cases confirmed by midday Monday.

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

A further four people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died.

Top 10 coronavirus updates: Nepal PM blames people coming from India for rise in infections

A look at the biggest Covid-19 developments of the day.

Number of coronavirus cases remains steady in Montana

No new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Montana on Monday for the fifth straight day, keeping the total number of cases at 479.

Michigan virus cases, deaths rise by a very small margin

Michigan posted small increases in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 deaths Monday.

Corona affects more than 5.5 million people worldwide

Health » The global epidemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) is on the rise, with more than 5.5 million people infected worldwide, compared to 3.47 million so far, have

Russian COVID-19 cases exceed 350,000

Russia has confirmed 8,946 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising its total infections to 353,427, its coronavirus response centre

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success: - Summary of the Gallery

Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of 'no result'

The University of Oxford last week announced that the advance human trial of the vaccine will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK

Kiwi start-up gets funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Kiwi start-up gets Government funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Oxford scientists working on a coronavirus vaccine say there is now only a 50% chance of success because the number of UK cases is falling too quickly

The Oxford mission to find a COVID-19 vaccine is in "a race against the virus disappearing, and against time," scientists Adam Hill said.

How Singapore, India are contributing to a coronavirus vaccine race

Singapore has started to re-open some but limited businesses and social activities ahead of the official "circuit breaker" end date of June 1

Global vaccines to get faster approval: Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotech

India is in discussions with global health agencies to start a solidarity trial for vaccines, on the lines of the drug trial that the WHO started for potential Covid-19 treatments, Renu Swarup told ET.

Australia's emerging flu season provides insights to U.S.

Health experts say they don't expect the coronavirus to slow down flu vaccine production in the U.S. and actually are anticipating producing more vaccines for the upcoming season.

Maharashtra urges Kerala govt to send team of doctors, nurses to fight COVID-19 pandemic

The Maharashtra government has formally written to the Kerala government seeking assistance to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in the worst-hit Mumbai-Pune industrial-commercial belt.

Coronavirus: Maharashtra seeks 50 doctors, 100 nurses from Kerala as its cases continue to rise

The state government has offered to pay and provide accommodation to the medical and paramedical personnel.

COVID-19: Worst-hit Maharashtra seeks Kerala’s expertise

The Maharashtra government has formally written to the Kerala government seeking assistance to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the worst-hit Mumbai-Pune industrial-commercial belt.

Kunal Kamra lauds Maha CM for 'transparency' amid COVID-19 after state recruits workforce from Kerala

More healthcare providers test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai

Doctors, nurses and paramedical staff among the worst-hit, say officials

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas. The swarms are travelling farther and damaging trees as there are no standing crops for them to feed on, an official said.

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Locusts normally affect districts in western Rajasthan but this time the swarms have travelled as far as Jaipur city. The swarms later headed towards Dausa district.

WATCH: Scary scenes in Jaipur as desert locust swarms take over

The desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria; Gryllus gregarius) is a species of locust, a swarming short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae.

Brace for long battle as new swarms of locusts fly into S. Sudan: UN agency

The surge may not be controlled by June.

MP's Mandsaur battles locust invasion

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What's going on 2020? Amid coronavirus and Cyclone Amphan, locust plague hits Rajasthan

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

NEW YORK, May 25 — The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics. What follows...

A world redrawn: US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

What follows are extracts, edited for clarity, from an AFP interview with the 91-year-old leftist intellectual, who has authored more than 100 books and is currently a professor at the University of Arizona.

Chomsky: US virus response fatally 'chaotic'

Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.

A world redrawn: US coronavirus response fatally ‘chaotic,’ says Noam Chomsky

The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics.

Hospital in English tourist town stops taking patients due to COVID spike

LONDON (Reuters) - A hospital in southwest England has temporarily stopped admitting new patients, including to its emergency department, because of a high number of coronavirus cases, it said on Monday.

3 returnees test COVID-19 positive; Dimapur-2, Kohima-1

ALL PATIENTS SHIFTED TO DESIGNATED COVID-19 HOSPITALS

My working week: 'If I take a patient to hospital, it could save them. But it might kill them'

As a paramedic I’m working harder than ever, and constantly double-guessing whether to risk exposing patients to Covid-19

3-day-old infant from Chandigarh one of the youngest to die of coronavirus

The infant girl’s mother had not been tested for Covid-19 prior to her delivery and has now been sampled for the disease.

'Docs could turn super-spreaders'

The letter to HC reveals how Covid patients are not isolated, leading to patients carrying each other's viral load; no PPE kit, mask or gloves are provided in n

Between two devils: Why hospitals must act fast to prevent health worker deaths from Covid-19

A new investigative report details the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease in St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban, and how it could have been prevented.

Hospitals demand COVID-19 records

PATIENTS seeking admission to public and private hospitals are now required to produce coronavirus test results before being taken in under a new policy likely ...

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Alan Shepard, first US astronaut to travel to space, being collected by helicopter after his landing in the Atlantic Ocean on May 5, 1961

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. Less than a month later, on May 5, American Alan Shepard carries out a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury, launched

On this day: John F Kennedy pledges that the US would have a man land on the moon

Fifty-nine years ago today, on May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave a historic speech to a joint session of Congress that would set the United States on a course to land on the moon. Kennedy called for an ambitious space exploration program, including not only missions but to put astronauts on the moon...

Milestones of US human spaceflights

PARIS, May 25 — Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. First American in space On April 12, 1961, the United States is upstaged by the Soviet Union, when...

Dutch gov't: second case of mink transmitting coronavirus to human

AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The Dutch agriculture ministry on Monday said it had found what it believes to be a second case of a human becoming infected with the new coronavirus after coming in contact with a mink that had the virus.In a letter to parliament, minister Carola Schouten repeated that the country's National Institute for Health believes the risk of animal-to-human transmission of the virus outside the farms on which they are kept is "negligible."

Mink pass coronavirus to humans in the Netherlands

At least two people have caught the coronavirus from mink in the Netherlands, in probably the first mink-to-human transmission cases. The risk of infection outside mink farms is "negligible," Dutch officials said.

Mink farms: Up to 3 more people infected with coronavirus by animals

There may have been another case of mink to human coronavirus transmission at a second mink farm in the Netherlands. Three people who work at this mink farm have a coronavirus that has a genetic code

Portland veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

PORTLAND — The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus. A doctor tells KATU News a patient came in for another issue, and...

Veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus.

Ho Hospital resumes work, as Volta coronavirus cases reach 47

The Ho Municipal Hospital has opened fully to the public after it was closed down temporarily.

Ethiopia records highest daily Covid-19 rise with 88 new cases

Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.

Ethiopia COVID-19 number increases to 655

The Ministry stated that additional 73 new coronavirus cases are found within the last 24 hours after laboratory tests conducted for 2,844 people. Out of the 73 new confirmed cases 67 are Ethiopian nationals. While 27 of the 73 new coronavirus people, 27 had international travel history, 31 are reported to have no prior international travel history or contact with COVID-19 patients. It is also stated that one COVID-19 patient is currently in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). So far Ethiopia has conducted laboratory tests for 83,854 people. Out of the total 655 confirmed cases in Ethiopia 159 have recovered, five died, while two Japanese have returned to their country. The remaining are said getting treatment within various health centers prepared for COVID-19 patients in different parts of Ethiopia, according to the Ministry

Ethiopia records highest daily virus cases

Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.

Coronavirus | Lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now.

Coronavirus pandemic | Lockdown extended in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Solan districts till June 30

Hamirpur has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 63 while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now

AP govt to disburse financial aid of Rs. 5000 to Priests, Pastors and Imams tomorrow

Andhra Pradesh: With the coronavirus taking the toll of mankind throughout the world, people are confined to homes amid lockdown without income.

Rwanda deploys hi-tech robots in fight against Covid-19

Kigali – Rwanda has deployed five hi-tech robots for use at hospitals to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus in the small East African nation.

Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus.

Covid-19: Why widespread use of Aarogya Setu needed

Accurate and timely data might be our best bet in the battle against this pandemic. As a next step, India could tie the app to a secure and centralised database that includes end-to-end analysis of potentially infected people—from early symptoms to recovery. Also, to increase adoption, we can increase the number of languages the app caters to.

COVID-19: Hamirpur district continues to have over one-fourth cases in HP

The number of infected people in Hamirpur district has risen to 63 out of total 210 in the state as of Monday morning, as per state government data.

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

How Community Participation can Assist in Architectural and Urban Post-Disaster Reconstruction

How community participation can assist in architectural and urban reconstruction following natural disasters or tragedies caused by human action.

How Community Participation can Assist in Architectural and Urban Post-Disaster Reconstruction

How community participation can assist in architectural and urban reconstruction following natural disasters or tragedies caused by human action.

UAE's COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help doctors respond to coronavirus patients faster

New COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help medical professionals respond to infected patients faster

Fancy more social isolation? Nasa seeks volunteers to be locked up in a Russian lab for eight months simulating missions to Mars and the Moon

In a nod to the current virus pandemic, the space agency is on the hunt for volunteers for a 'social isolation' mission that simulates the psychological effects of confinement.

NASA is looking for participants to isolate in a Russian lab for 8 months

NASA is seeking U.S. citizens for an eight-month study on social isolation in preparation for missions to Mars and the moon. The research is being done to study the effects of isolation and confinement as participants work to complete simulated space missions.

Coronavirus: NYU Abu Dhabi professor developed reusable N95 masks

Masks have features allowing them to be re-sterilised and used

Mindanao's trademark abaca paper is now a face mask

Tests by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 show that the abaca fiber mask has a filtration rate 7 times better than cloth masks and has lower water absorption than N95 masks

Cuban health workers receiving training on WC’s health system today

The group of 28 healthcare workers will be deployed to two field hospitals. The province is in the process of completing the facilities that will be used to treat patients.

The problem with comparing health care workers to soldiers on Memorial Day

Drawing a line between front-line workers and the military misses the point.

Inside the Nottingham labs where drug research experts look for new treatments during pandemic

They are working together on the discovery and development of new therapeutics

Breaking Through The Glass Ceiling - A Spring For Women In Artificial Intelligence

Many women have historically seen both AI and drug discovery as predominantly male professions.

Lockdown Extensions Economically Disastrous, Create Another Medical Crisis: Anand Mahindra

Choices are not easy for policymakers, Anand Mahindra says, but a lockdown extension will not help.

Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis, says Anand Mahindra

AIIMS Sanitation Supervisor Died due to Coronavirus, Posted in OPD -

A sanitation supervisor of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) died due to corona virus, he was 58 years

COVID-19: Senior sanitation supervisor at AIIMS dies

A canteen worker also died of the pandemic in the past week.

COVID-19 'does not spread easily' by touching surfaces or objects, says US CDC

Coronavirus does not spread easily on surfaces: CDC

Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention making the rounds this week on the internet are clarifying what we know about the transmission of the coronavirus, a New York Times report stated.