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UK coronavirus live: deaths in England and Wales below five-year average for sixth week in a row, says ONS 

Total of 8,891 deaths in England and Wales in week to 24 July, reportd ONS; researchers warn more testing needed ahead of schools reopeningLocal authority sets up own test-and-tracing schemeUp to 2,000 jobs to go at Pizza Express and Dixons CarphoneConcerns persist over plan to reopen English schoolsVirologists criticise handling of testing contractsGlobal c […]

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Key Words: A record high for the Nasdaq ‘would all come crashing down,’ says Trump in a tweet, ‘including your jobs, stocks, and 401(k)s,’ if Biden wins presidency 

President Donald Trump’s latest tweet touts record gains for the Nasdaq Composite Index and suggests a rebound in the market from coronavirus -induced lows is in jeopardy if former Vice President Joe Biden, and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, wins the 2020 election.

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Australia: Melbourne to enforce new pandemic measures 

Residents of the eastern Australian city are now under strict lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases. Hundreds of thousands of people will not be able to work for several weeks.

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John Oliver calls Trump ‘shockingly reckless’ for retweeting false coronavirus information 

Trump doubled down on his support for a doctor who touted hydroxychloroquine, and in the past, has spoken about aliens in the government and demon babies.

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Outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast 

A Norwegian cruise ship line has halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew members

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Alabama Budget On Stronger Footing Than Other States During COVID-19 

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here’s what is happening in Alabama.

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California Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Most States Due To COVID-19 

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here’s what is happening in California.

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Lord & Taylor Files for Bankruptcy as Retail Collapses Pile Up 

The department store, which traces its roots to 1826, was struggling before the coronavirus hit. Its owner, the clothing rental start-up Le Tote, also filed for bankruptcy.

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Logistics and delivery companies see profits soar as coronavirus boosts e-commerce, demand for medical goods 

Logistics and delivery companies have been boosted by a surge in demand for medical goods and online shopping amid the coronavirus crisis, with some recording triple digit surges in profit.But they will have to readapt in the post-pandemic era, as many of the businesses they rely on shrink or close down altogether in what promises to be a prolonged global re […]

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Why do some people get very sick, while others show no symptoms? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down one of the biggest questions about the virus. 

We’re now more than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the lives of most of Earth’s inhabitants. And while it is true that the scientific community has learned many things about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, Covid-19, there are also many gaps in our understanding.

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Coronavirus study: Young Germans hit hardest in pocket 

Germany’s under-30s have been particularly hard-hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study. The research also found that women were suffering mentally more as a result of the pandemic than men.

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‘Coronavirus has stolen our future’: young people’s despair as jobs evaporate 

New graduates and school leavers across the UK have paid the price of lockdown, says surveyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageYoung people across Britain believe their future has been “stolen” as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, with more than half fearing it has damaged their prospects.Amid growing evidence that the pandemic is […]

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US counts 61,262 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins 

The United States counted 61,262 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm Saturday (0030 GMT Sunday), according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. It was the fifth consecutive day with more than 60,000 infections recorded, according to the Baltimore-based university. There were also 1,051 deaths in the 24-hour period.

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British Airways pilots back job loss deal 

British Airways pilots have overwhelmingly voted to accept a deal cutting wages by 20 per cent with 270 jobs lost, according to aviation union BALPA. The deal, announced Friday, comes as the airline struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus which has seen it propose lay-offs of 12,000 staff, more than 1,200 of those pilots.

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France starts testing travellers from 16 nations for virus 

Travellers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely are having to undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced last month that the tests would be required starting Aug 1 for the arriving passengers France is allowing in from the listed countries unless they pre […]

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