The actor-turned politician highlighted a series of issues such as the failure to curb the virus in the initial stage and the lack of testing in the various districts of Tamil Nadu.Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan on Friday questioned the government on the shortfall in the measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19…
Sample collection at CGHS Dispensary in Delhi. (PTI Photo)India Coronavirus Latest Update: India has the fourth-highest number of infections in the world with 3,80,532 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The country reported 13,586 cases and 336 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases to 1,63,248 and the…
A tiny beach restaurant in South Africa shot to fame last year when it was voted the world’s best eating house for unique dishes based on the essence of the sea.But the limelight swiftly faded after the coronavirus pandemic arrived – and today, the much-acclaimed Wolfgat is counting its losses.Eateries across the country have been…
PoliticsFederalCoronavirus pandemicAfter a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing, more cases across the US and an emerging crisis in the developing world, Australia is on high alert for a second wave. If it comes, we are ready, the experts say.Australia is well placed to fight off a second wave, with increased testing, tracing and emergency care…
ChanticleerRetail sales might have bounced back, but COVID has accelerated a shift on online that is already leading smart retailer to make hard decisions. Visit one of Australia’s big shopping malls this weekend and you’ll get the sense life is almost back to normal.Sure, the food court is still closed and a handful of stores remain…
An independent school in B.C.’s Fraser Health Region has halted in-class instruction for the rest of the year after a staff member tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the staff member holds multiple roles at the school, including teaching, but that there was no documented contact with children.“Given we…
Author of the article:Jason HerringPublishing date:3 hours ago • 3 minute readPictured is the downtown Calgary skyline view from Rotary Park on Monday, June 8, 2020. Azin Ghaffari/PostmediaArticle contentAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Alberta, the spread of the virus is vastly different across the province.Even within Calgary, where there were 202 active novel coronavirus cases…
Four months ago, the northern Italian region of Lombardy became the global epicentre of coronavirus as it saw the first major outbreak in Europe. As key mistakes were made, the virus engulfed one of the continent’s wealthiest corners and sparked cases around the world. The BBC’s Rome correspondent, Mark Lowen, who has reported on the…
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A Republican sheriff in Arizona who in April said he would refuse to continue enforcing the state’s coronavirus lockdown order has tested positive for the contagion during a visit to the White House. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb announced his positive diagnosis on Facebook Wednesday. Lamb said he likely contracted the virus at a campaign event Saturday. He…
