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Rate of cases doubling slows to 7.5 days against 3.4 before lockdown: Govt
As per data on April 19, 18 states and UTs have shown an improvement than the national average doubling rate, Ministry of Health and Family Affairs Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a briefing.
 "Rate of cases doubling slows to 7.5 days against 3.4 before lockdown: Govt")
Man disguised as cop kills 16 in deadliest shooting in Canada in 30 years
Authorities said the shooter wore a police uniform at one point and made his car look like a Royal Canadian Mounted Police cruiser
 "Man disguised as cop kills 16 in deadliest shooting in Canada in 30 years")
Trump's plan to reopen virus-ravaged US economy: Will others follow suit?
Globally, more than 145,516 people have died from Covid-19 so far and the number of confirmed infections has reached 2,182,058, according to Worldometer data
 "Trump's plan to reopen virus-ravaged US economy: Will others follow suit?")
Trump says US may reopen economy before May 1; Canada not in hurry
Canada is still receiving repatriation flights for Canadians who have been stranded abroad. Trudeau said travel restrictions will remain for many weeks
 "Trump says US may reopen economy before May 1; Canada not in hurry")
Canada steps up medical production amid uncertainty over supply from US
Trudeau said that 22 local apparel manufacturers will produce medical gowns using Canadian raw materials for the country's healthcare workers
 "Canada steps up medical production amid uncertainty over supply from US")
Canada pumps Can$200 bn liquidity, economy estimated to tank 5% in 2020
They followed an announcement that the Bank of Canada is lowering a key interest rate to 0.25 percent as part of a drive to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
 "Canada pumps Can$200 bn liquidity, economy estimated to tank 5% in 2020")
Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Gregoire tests positive for Coronavirus
Gregoire-Trudeau's symptoms, after returning from Britain, had included 'a low fever late last night'
Canada PM Trudeau self-isolates as wife develops mild flu-like symptoms
Trudeau also cancelled a meeting with Canada's provincial and territorial leaders in Ottawa
Canada keen to partner with Bhubaneswar on Smart Cities, IT and education
A first-of-its-kind day-long roadshow 'Brand Canada' by Indo-Canadian Business Chamber and Air Canada reached out to the business and trade community here, showcasing areas of partnership
 "Canada keen to partner with Bhubaneswar on Smart Cities, IT and education")
Coronavirus: Canada to evacuate passengers from quarantined Japanese ship
After arriving in Canada, the passengers will undergo a 14-day period of quarantine, the statement added
Piramal Pharma to invest Rs 135 cr to expand Aurora facility in Canada
The construction is expected to be completed by April 30, 2021, Piramal Pharma Solutions said in a statement.
 "Piramal Pharma to invest Rs 135 cr to expand Aurora facility in Canada")
Canada confirms first coronavirus case; patient's wife in self-isolation
The patient confirmed to have the virus -- a man in his 50s who arrived in Toronto on January 22 from Wuhan, the epicenter of the epidemic -- is being treated in isolation in a hospital there.
 "Canada confirms first coronavirus case; patient's wife in self-isolation")
Huawei executive heads to Canada court to fight extradition to the US
The US alleges Meng lied to HSBC about Huawei's relationship with its Iran-based affiliate Skycom, putting the bank at risk of violating US sanctions against Tehran.
 "Huawei executive heads to Canada court to fight extradition to the US")
Iran won't take downed plane's recorders abroad, to inspect itself: Report
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency had said on Saturday the black boxes were being sent to Ukraine. It reported that Iran would not seek to read them at home.
 "Iran won't take downed plane's recorders abroad, to inspect itself: Report")
Canada holds candle-light vigil in memory of Ukraine airline crash victims
At the vigil, people in Toronto, which has a large Iranian community, expressed anger and sadness over the tragedy
 "Canada holds candle-light vigil in memory of Ukraine airline crash victims")
Iran asks Canada to share information regarding Ukraine airliner crash
There were also 10 Swedes, four Afghans, three Germans and three British nationals among the victims
Health records of 15 million Canadians hacked, investigation underway
LifeLabs, which does tests across Canada, said in a letter to customers that their names, contact information, health card numbers and lab test results were exposed in a cyber attack
 "Health records of 15 million Canadians hacked, investigation underway")
Cineworld to acquire Canada's Cineplex at $2.1 bn, expand across US
Cineworld has offered to buy Toronto-based Cineplex for C$34 ($25.56) per share, a premium of 42% to its close on Friday
Canada sheds 71,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate rises to 5.9%
Most recent indicators have heralded a slowing of the economy as the end of 2019 approaches.
 "Canada sheds 71,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate rises to 5.9%")
Trump calls Justin Trudeau 'two-faced' after palace gossip goes viral
Footage of the palace reception was recorded by a pool camera which was posted online by Canadian broadcaster CBC and has been viewed more than 5 million times
 "Trump calls Justin Trudeau 'two-faced' after palace gossip goes viral")