An apparent surge in traffic outside Wuhan hospitals from August 2019 may suggest the coronavirus hit the area earlier than reported, a study says. Harvard researchers say satellite images show an increase in traffic outside five hospitals in the Chinese city from late August to December. The traffic spike coincided with a rise in online searches for information on symptoms like "cough" and "diarrhoea". China said the study was "ridiculous" and based on "superficial" information. It is believed that the virus first appeared in China some time in November. Authorities reported a cluster of pneumonia cases with an unknown cause to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 31 December 2019.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Monday, June 8, 2020
Fast-track your studies in Canada
Large middle-class population with high levels of English proficiency. Canada is a more affordable option than other countries and yet it offers a very high standard of education. Indian students can also work while studying in Canada to help cover their living expenses. Indians are attracted by Canada’s reputation as being an open and multicultural society, and that the country has a large Indian diaspora. Canada offers many options for Indians that want to study, work, and eventually immigrate. Indian students are well-placed to obtain Canadian permanent residence due to their high levels of English proficiency, educational and professional experience gained in India, as well as the experiences they gain in Canada.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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Friday, June 5, 2020
Here’s a look free fishing, free donuts
There are a vigil and die-in today in Blacksburg. The protest is calling for justice for George Floyd and all who have been lost due to police violence. The event begins tonight at 6:30 p.m. on North Main Street along the Henderson Lawn.
Today begins Free Fishing Days in Virginia. It’s your chance to give fishing a try, without need to buy a license. All regulations about size, season and catch limits will remain in effect. You can take part, license-free, through Sunday.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Social media firms fail to act on Covid-19
"As we've said previously, we will not take enforcement action on every Tweet that contains incomplete or disputed information about Covid-19. Since introducing these new policies on March 18 and as we've doubled down on tech, our automated systems have challenged more than 4.3 million accounts which were targeting discussions around Covid-19 with spammy or manipulative behaviors."
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Waiting on 300 million masks
The state waits on hundreds of millions of N95 masks. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls on President Trump to be a "healer in chief." Plus: I talk with the attorney who successfully argued to the state's high court that video and other electronic records should not come with an out-of-reach price tag.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Record Ratings and Record Chaos
Cable networks are facing threats, and opportunities, in a national crisis. Now, Fox is fighting back and CNBC is looking to the right. CNN is defined by Jeff Zucker, and he may run for mayor.
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