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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Coronavirus, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 57,450 stories have been published about Coronavirus which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Coronavirus, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 57,450 stories have been published about Coronavirus which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US & Canada · CincinnatiThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance relaxing rules regarding social distancing and quarantine. Novak Djokovic is currently unable to play in the upcoming US Open. The 21-time Grand Slam winner has been included on the entry list for the tournament but due to his decision not to get vaccinated against the virus, is set to be refused entry.See the Story
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic out of US Open tuneup in Cincinnati
34% Center coverage: 21 sources
Kim Jong-Un · PyongyangKim Jong-un ordered the lifting of maximum anti-epidemic measures three months after the hermit nation's first acknowledgment of the virus outbreak in the country. The supreme leader of the isolated nation declared a "shining victory" over COVID-19 this week. Since July 29, Pyongyang has reported no new virus cases.See the Story
North Korea lifts mask mandate, distancing rules after declaring COVID victory
50% Center coverage: 12 sources
Twitter · WashingtonSubstack writer Alex Berenson shared internal communications from Twitter that revealed the White House inquired about why his account had not been banned, according to findings from his lawsuit with the tech giant.
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COVID commentator Alex Berenson says he plans to sue White House over alleged Twitter ban scheme
100% Right coverage: 13 sources
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Asia · ShenzhenChina's most populous city Shanghai has extended its weekly COVID-19 test requirement. Citizens without a record of a nucleic acid test from within seven days will be assigned a yellow code. A yellow code restricts access to some public venues. The southern province of Hainan is currently China's worst hit region.See the Story
Shanghai extends weekly COVID-19 testing requirement until end of September
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
AsiaAmid the spike in Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government on Saturday made face masks mandatory at public places. In an advisory, the government said all must ensure wearing of masks in all educational institutions, government and private offices, indoor and outdoor gatherings, malls, andpublic places.See the Story
Punjab Makes Wearing Mask A Must In Public Places Amid Rising Covid Cases
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Coronavirus · ItalyThe data for Saturday, August 13. The positivity rate is 13.4%See the Story
Covid, the bulletin: 24,787 new cases and 129 deaths. Positivity rate at 13.4%
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Coronavirus · MumbaiMaharashtra reported one death. The lone fatality occurred in Navi Mumbai, which is part of the Mumbai Circle.See the Story
Maharashtra breaches 2,000-mark for new Covid cases after a week; Mumbai adds 867
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Charities · South AfricaDespite the challenges presented by Covid-19 regulations, Midmar Mile raised nearly R2m for charity, which was handed over on Saturday.See the Story
Midmar Mile charities benefit to the tune of R2m despite Covid-19
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
CoronavirusThe Centre for Health Protection says it is looking into 5,148 additional locally
acquired COVID-19 cases, of which 1,839 were directly identified through nucleic acid
tests and 3,309 via verified rapid antigen tests.See the Story
5.1k local COVID-19 cases identified
Coronavirus · SunderlandWinter booster vaccines will be offered to people who are at a higher risk from Covid-19. People aged under 50 will not be offered a jab unless they are part of a vulnerable group. This winter's vaccination programme will also see free flu jabs offered to more groups.See the Story
