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These libraries offer curbside pick-up, book bundles during the coronavirus
On Monday, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) began the rollout of its curbside drop-off and pick-up service. For patrons who placed their holds during the closure, their item (s) will be ready for pick up after the patron schedules a Library Take Out appointment time to pick up their item (s). [Full Article...]
Donald Trump lashes out at 'politically correct' reporter for wearing mask
Trump's own task force has recommended face coverings while in public to help stop the spread of the virus. As part of the same exchange at the White House event, the president asked Reuters' Jeff Mason to remove his mask as part of the Q&A. [Full Article...]
Drug Touted by Trump Rejected for Covid Patients in France
In light of recent publications of evidence on the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus patients, the executive Group of the Solidarity Trial made a decision to implement a temporary pause on tests on HCQ as a precaution while the safety data is being reviewed, said the WHO Q&A tweeted by Swaminathan. [Full Article...]
'Won't be too long' before trans-Tasman travel starts - PM
Whether it could open with some Australian states but not with others still needed to be worked out, and Ardern has said it was up to Australia to work that out. The group is made up of 11 government agencies, six airports, two airlines, and includes health experts and airline, airport and border agency representatives from both Australia and New Zealand . [Full Article...]
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
Their physical conditions seemed good considering it had been a 19-day ordeal in "such a hostile environment", Nelson Bays Area Commander Inspector Paul Borrell said this afternoon. At more than 450,000 hectares (1.1m acres), Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park and some areas have no trails. Two helicopters were used in the search from the air, including a Defence Force h... [Full Article...]
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil has the second most confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the world, trailing only the U.S. Bolsonaro has meanwhile pinned his hopes on the medication hydroxychloroquine, which - like US President Donald Trump - he has touted as a potential wonder drug against Covid-19. [Full Article...]
Tropical Storm Berth forms off SC coast
At 9:30 a.m., Bertha made landfall 20 miles east of Charleston, S.C., with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. The storm will then weaken later today and tonight as it tracks towards western North Carolina. The National Hurricane Centre has issued a tropical storm warning for most coastal sections of the state, and is urging residents to prepare. Aside from the second named storm of 2020, it's al... [Full Article...]
President Trump's Memorial Day Ceremony At Arlington and Speech at Baltimore
Trump's comments came as the USA death toll from COVID-19 stood higher than 97,000, approaching the number of American soldiers lost in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined. Fallen military members were honoured in New York City with auto convoys and small ceremonies this year rather than parades to conform with lockdown restrictions. [Full Article...]