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'Concerned' over coronavirus situation in Pakistan, authorities say 'most
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 31 (ANI): Pakistan authorities on Saturday expressed concern about the deteriorating situation of the coronavirus pandemic in the country and hinted that "most drastic measures" could be taken to control the spread of the virus.
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Identifying trade rules required for gender-responsive trade facilitation
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 31 (ANI): Fecilitation of women traders on the ground in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) region is the need of the hour and to do that identifying trade rules and making links with other non-trade policies are important.
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COVID-19: Centre advises states/UTs to gear up 'testing, tracking and trea
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday reviewed the status of response measures to COVID-19 in West Bengal, Delhi and Kerala and advised the states and Union Territories (UTs) to gear up testing, tracking and treatment strategy during the festi
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SHGs hold COVID-19 awareness rally in Krishna district
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 29 (ANI): Some self-help groups (SHGs) held a rally at Gannavaram in Krishna district on Thursday to raise awareness among the people about the safety measures to be taken to fight COVID-19.
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Study measures effectiveness of different face mask materials when coughin
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 29 (ANI): A team of researchers have tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags to determine what type of mask material is most effective at trapping the ultrafine particles which may contain viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes
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Bulgaria reports record daily high of 2,569 COVID-19 infections
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Sofia [Bulgaria], October 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Bulgaria reported a record high of 2,569 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, taking the national tally to 42,701, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Twelve protesters detained during clashes with police in Rome
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Rome [Italy], October 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Police used water cannons in downtown Rome to disperse a demonstration against new measures by the Italian government to combat coronavirus, twelve people were detained after clashes with law enforcement officers.
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Polling underway for first phase of Bihar elections with precautionary COV
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Patna/Gaya (Bihar) [India], October 28 (ANI): Polling for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections is underway with all precautionary measures for coronavirus.
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Facebook prepares emergency measures to regulate content during US Electio
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The US tech giant Facebook may introduce emergency measures to regulate viral content in case of election-related conflicts and unrest in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing informed sources.
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Study reveals fear encourages physical distancing during pandemic
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A recent study has identified two key messaging components, that is, negativity and anthropomorphism or attributing human characteristics to nonhuman objects, could improve the persuasiveness of those appeals and trigger compliance of the COVID-19 social di
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High flavanol diet may lead to lower blood pressure
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 24 (ANI): Flavanol-rich foods and drinks, including tea, apples and berries, could lead to lower blood pressure, according to the first study using objective measures of thousands of UK residents' diet.
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DRDO praises Air Force for supporting its weapon trials, anti-COVID-19 mea
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI) Without the support of the Indian Air Force, it would not have been possible for DRDO to carry out many of its weapon trials at short notice and transport material for its anti-Covid-19 equipment, DRDO chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy said.
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