Monday, 1 June 2020

Coronavirus: How dangerous is lifting lockdown?

Why is lifting restrictions being described as a "dangerous moment"?

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Is your plant-based diet making you gain weight?

A new report has found popular plant-based takeaway options are more calorie-dense than meat-based meals.

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Brazil registers 11,598 additional cases of coronavirus, 623 new deaths on Monday

Brazil registered 11,598 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 623 additional deaths in the last 24 hours, the nation's Health Ministry said on Monday evening.


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Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again

Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States.


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Distancing and masks cut COVID-19 risk, says largest review of evidence

Keeping at least one metre apart and wearing face masks and eye protection are the best ways to cut the risk of COVID-19 infection, according to the largest review to date of studies on coronavirus disease transmission.


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Singapore confirms 408 new coronavirus cases on monday: health ministry

Singapore confirmed 408 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its health ministry said, bringing the city-state's tally to 35,292.


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Oxford Biomedica hires French pharma veteran after signing vaccine deal

Gene and cell therapy firm Oxford Biomedica plc said on Monday it had appointed French pharmaceutical industry veteran Roch Doliveux as its non-executive chairman, as it eyes a potentially major role in producing coronavirus vaccine.


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