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Stay safe, be well: Chris Hemsworth to Indian fans

April 6, 2020 strong

Hollywood superstar Chris Hemsworth on Monday said he was looking forward to celebrate “Extraction”, a part of which he shot in India, with his fans here but that could not be possible amid the coronavirus spread. The actor said he had an unforgettable time in the country while shooting for the film with the local talent and would like his fans to enjoy the trailer, which drops Tuesday. Netflix is set to release the film on April 24. “Namaste India, Chris Hemsworth coming to you all the way from Australia.…

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Asian markets boosted by hopes on virus but oil dips

April 6, 2020 strong

Asian markets rose Monday as some of the world’s worst-hit countries reported falling death rates, providing some much-needed hope in the battle against the coronavirus, though oil prices dipped after a meeting of top producers was delayed. While the disease continues its deadly sweep across the planet, with more than 1.25 million now infected and nearly 70,000 dead, news out of Europe that fatalities were easing has lifted spirits on trading floors. Italy reported its lowest daily toll in two weeks, while Spanish officials said deaths fell for the third…

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Japan prepares for state of emergency over virus

April 6, 2020 strong

Japan’s government began preparing Monday for the declaration of a state of emergency over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as infections spike in the capital Tokyo and elsewhere. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to meet late Monday with a panel of experts advising the government on the global pandemic, with widespread reports that he would announce a state of emergency as soon as Tuesday. The move comes as infections grow steadily — though in far smaller numbers than in Europe or the United States. Tokyo announced a record…

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COVID-19 death toll rises to 109, number of cases to 4,067: Health Ministry

April 6, 2020 strong

The death toll due to novel coronavirus rose to 109 and the number of cases in the country climbed to 4,067 on Monday, according to the Union Health Ministry While the number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 3,666, as many as 291 people were cured and discharged, and one has migrated, it stated. The total number of cases include 65 foreign nationals According to the ministry’s data updated at 9 am, 21 fresh deaths were reported from Maharashtra, two each from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and one from…

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COVID-19 death toll in India rises to 77, number of cases to 3,374: Health ministry data

April 5, 2020 strong

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in the country climbed to 3,374 on Sunday while the death toll rose to 77, according to Union Health Ministry data. While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 3,030, as many as 266 people were either cured of the disease and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. In its updated data around 9 am, the health ministry reported two new fatalities — one each from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. According to the ministry, Maharashtra has reported the most coronavirus deaths…

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China reports 30 new coronavirus cases; nine districts in Wuhan classified as low-risk’

April 5, 2020 strong

China has reported 30 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including five locally transmitted infections, even as nine of the 13 administrative districts of virus-hit Wuhan city were declared low-risk areas’ signifying a gradual return to normalcy, officials said on Sunday. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) in its daily report said other than the 30 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the mainland on Saturday, 47 new asymptomatic cases were also reported. The NHC said 1,024 asymptomatic cases were still under medical observation, including 244 from abroad. Asymptomatic coronavirus cases…

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Indian macroeconomic situation bleak, set to worsen if lockdowns continue: Jean Dreze

April 5, 2020 strong

The Indian macroeconomic situation is bleak and all set to get worse if local or national lockdowns continue for some more time, renowned economist Jean Dreze said on Sunday. Dreze further said that due to the country-wide lockdown, social unrest in many parts of India has already started. The country is under a 21-day lockdown as part of larger efforts to curb spreading of coronavirus infections. “The situation is bleak and all set to get worse, if local or national lockdowns of varying intensity continue for some time, as is…

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Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

April 5, 2020 strong

Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s got plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that may be as glitzy as any. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, and fellow NBA greats Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a nine-person group announced Saturday as this year’s class of enshrinees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “An amazing class,” Duncan said. They all got into the Hall in their first…

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Shah Rukh Khan offers his office for BMC quarantine facility

April 5, 2020 strong

Days after Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan announced several initiatives to help the central and state government in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the superstar has now opened his office for treating Covid-19 patients. The local municipal body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), took to social media on Saturday to thank Shah Rukh and Gauri for the help. We thank @iamsrk & @gaurikhan for offering their 4-storey personal office space to help expand our Quarantine capacity equipped with essentials for quarantined children, women & elderly. Indeed a…

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WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virus

April 4, 2020 strong

The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear. The league announced Friday it will delay the season for an indefinite period. Training camps were to open on April 26 and the regular season on May 15. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement Friday the league will use this time to conduct scenario-planning regarding new start dates and innovative formats. Our guiding principle will continue to be the health and safety of the players, fans and…