Day: April 16, 2020

Sports can come back but without fans: Fauci

The top US health and infectious disease specialist says the key to reopening professional sports leagues in America is to have the athletes play games in front of empty stadiums. Anthony Fauci, who is helping coordinate the US response to the global coronavirus pandemic, said reliable antibody testing […]

Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics

BANGKOK — Health concerns were on artist Danai Ussama’s mind when he returned to Thailand last month from a trip to Spain. He noticed that he and his fellow passengers did not go through medical checks after arriving at Bangkok’s airport, and thought it worth noting on his […]

Trump says new guidelines aim to lift some restrictions

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go back to work. The industry executives cautioned Trump that the […]

‘Dreary summer’ expected in California as virus dims plans

LOS ANGELES — In these dark times, clouded by fears of an enemy we can’t see and sheltered in homes we’re itching to leave, it’s reassuring to know that California’s sunsets over the Pacific are just as vivid. You just can’t enjoy them with sand between your toes. […]

Face masks may be 'new normal' in post-virus life as U.S. prepares gradual reopening

NEW YORK – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States approached 31,000 on Wednesday as governors began cautiously preparing Americans for a post-virus life that would likely include public face coverings as the “new normal.” The governors of Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania […]

India charges Tablighi Jamaat chief with culpable homicide for coronavirus surge

NEW DELHI – India has brought charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against the chief of a Muslim seminary for holding a gathering last month that authorities say led to a big jump in coronavirus infections, police said on Thursday. The headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat […]

Central Government issues Notifications allowing Health and Motor (Third Party) insurance policyholders to make premium payments till May 15th

To ensure a continued cover and hassle-free claims payment during the grace period open view news desk NEW DELHI, APRIL 16: With a view to mitigate hardship to the policyholders whose Health and Motor (Third Party) insurance policies are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown, the Central Government […]

Exam Schedule announcements by SSC

All Officers and Staff Members of the SSC to contribute one day’s salary to PM CARES Fund open view news desk NEW DELHI, APRIL 16: A special meeting of the Staff Selection Commission was held  to review the situation arising out of the Corona Virus pandemic. In view […]

Death toll due to COVID-19 touches 414; cases climb to 12,380

New Delhi, Apr 16: The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 414 and the number of cases to 12,380 in the country on Thursday, according to the Union Health Ministry While the number of active COVID-19 cases is 10,477, as many as 1,488 people have been cured and […]

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