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Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopen public places: Report

The guidance contained detailed advice for making site-specific decisions related to reopening schools, restaurants, summer camps, churches, day care centers and other institutions

Covid-19 to push UK economy towards deepest recession: Bank of England

It would also be the sharpest annual contraction since 1706, according to reconstructed Bank of England data going back to the 18th Century

New session in B-schools to begin from July, no fees hike allowed: AICTE

"The institution shall not hike admission fees for the academic year 2020-21 and should not force selected candidates to pay advance fees during lockdown," AICTE Member Secretary Rajive Kumar said

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick decoded by scientists

In the study, the scientists demonstrated that cells from an insect-eating brown bat can be persistently infected with MERS coronavirus for months

After a weak April, cement demand to fall by 10-12 per cent in FY21

Experts say that the cement demand during the first quarter of the financial year is typically led by housing (60-65 per cent), followed by infrastructure segment (20-25 per cent).

Coronavirus update: India cases cross 52k; public transport may start soon

It's already May, and parts of the country hit 40 degrees Celsius a few days ago, making situations worse for people living in cramped quarters to stay indoors

Migrant crisis deepens: Outrage after Karnataka stops special trains

A fresh row erupted on Wednesday after Karnataka government cancelled special trains due to concerns over shortage of labour

Covid-19 lockdown: BMC orders one road to have only one electronic shop

Till now, Maharashtra has continued to have maximum cases in the country at 15,525

Coronavirus task force to stay for now, new members will be added: Trump

Two of its top health officials, Dr Anthony Fauci and Dr Deborah Birx, would continue to be members of the task force, Trump told reporters

Uber to lay off 3,700 employees, 17% of workforce; CEO to forgo base salary

Uber and rival Lyft Inc have been under investor pressure to show profits but the coronavirus-led lockdowns have forced them to cut costs and withdraw their full-year financial outlooks

Clinical trial begins to assess plasma efficacy to limit Covid-19: ICMR

Convalescent plasma is one of several emerging therapies. However, there is no robust evidence to support it for routine therapy

Easing lockdown norms in US, Europe hikes risk of a second wave: Experts

"We are risking a backslide that will be intolerable," said Dr. Ian Lipkin of Columbia University's Center for Infection and Immunity

Air India opens bookings for flights to London, Singapore, US from May 8-14

Meanwhile, Air India's maiden evacuation flights to the United Kingdom and the USA got delayed for a day as the Covid-19 test reports of the national carrier's crew members are still awaited

Market Ahead, May 7: Top factors that could guide markets today

Hindustan Unilever will be in focus today as UK-based GSK will offload shares worth Rs 26,000 crore in the FMGC major

Coronavirus LIVE: Paramilitary forces moved to Ahmedabad as infections rise

Coronavirus update: Stay tuned with Business Standard for latest news on coronavirus, world death toll, and cases across the world and in India

Best of BS Opinion: Economic slowdown, Covid-19 outbreak, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

Covid-19 outbreak: Metro operators lose Rs 700 crore amid lockdown

DMRC to have the largest chunk of revenue loss estimated at Rs 700 cr

Covid-19 outbreak: Zomato may now get liquor for you amid lockdown

Zomato has already diversified into grocery as the restrictions on movement shuttered some restaurants and people hesitated to order outside food

Covid-19 impact: Karnataka to provide financial aid to migrant workers

Announces Rs 3,000 each for construction workers as part of a Rs 1,630 crore Covid-19 relief package

Both clients & vendors have to think about adoption of WFH model: Infy COO

With relaxations in the nationwide lockdown induced by Covid-19, Infosys plans to adopt a staggered approach in getting back employees to office.