upi--2020-10-11--Coronavirus cases in world rising by 1 million every three days

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- Nations are reporting record daily coronavirus cases , mainly in Europe after largely controlling the pandemic , with the world adding around 1 million new infections every three days .
On Saturday , a total of 355,909 new cases were reported worldwide , slightly less than the record 358,354 the day before and the fourth day in a row with more than 300,000 .
One-third of those new cases were in Europe .
On Sunday , Europe added 88,488 cases with 242,197 globally so far Sunday .
In all , the cases total 37,454,230 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed 36 million on Tuesday and 37 million on Friday .
The death toll is 1,077,290 , including an additional 5,074 fatalities Saturday .
Within the past month , daily deaths have risen from a low of 3,535 on Monday , Sept. 28 while remaining short of a high of 6,447 on Sept. 2 .
For several months , the United States has had the most deaths , nearing 220,000 , and cases at close to 8 million .
But the percentage of the world total has been dropping daily with 12.5 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cases Saturday .
In all , the United States has 20.3 % of the total deaths with a population of 4.3 % .
Brazil has the second-highest death toll at 150,236 , including 544 Saturday , and is third in cases , surpassing 5 million with 5,091,840 .
Cases and deaths have been surging in India .
The Asian nation is second in cases , passing 7 million on Sunday , 7,053,806 , with 74,383 infections as well as a world-high 918 deaths for a total of 108,334 .
The nation holds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
India , which has been in lockdown , is the world 's second-most populous nation of 1.4 billion people .
But its deaths per million is 78 compared with a worldwide figure of 138.4 and 661 in the United States .
India is lagging in tests .
It has conducted the world 's second-most tests , nearly 87 million , behind the United States with nearly 118 million but its average is 62,000 per million compared with the U.S. at nearly 355,000 per million .
The Asian continent has recorded 213,224 total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11,829,162 .
Iran is 10th in the world in deaths , reporting a record 251 deaths , breaking the mark of 239 three days earlier .
Its new cases are 3,822 , below the record 4,392 Thursday .
The pandemic in the Far East has stabilized , including China , the original epicenter with 4,634 and none since April 26 and 85,557 cases with 21 more Sunday .
Japan reported eight deaths Saturday for a total of 1,624 , daily deaths had climbed as high as 19 on Sept. 5 after a record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It also reported 594 new cases after a recorded a record high of 1,998 on Aug. 3 .
South Korea announced two deaths Sunday for a total of 432 , as well as 58 cases .
On Aug. 2 it reported 441 cases and its high since April was six .
On Monday , South Korea will relax some rules on social distancing , allowing nightspots to re-open and spectators to attend sports events .
European nations are doing the opposite , tightening restrictions as cases hit record levels though deaths are nowhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in the top 10 for deaths : Britain in fifth , Italy in sixth , Spain in eighth and France in nine with Russia in 13th .
On Sunday , Britain reported 65 additional deaths for 42,825 with the record daily high 1,172 and 12,872 cases three days after a record 17,540 .
On Monday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to announce to the Parliament new restrictions .
But UK Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said Sunday the government does n't want a `` blanket national lockdown . ''
With cases rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Nottingham in central England , Jenrick said : `` It is right that we try and pursue a localized approach and that 's what we 've been doing , and that is the conversation I 've been having with local mayors and council leaders over the course of this weekend . ''
Parts of northern England already have tighter restrictions , including no mixing of households and a 10 p.m. closure for entertainment and leisure venues .
All of England is already subject to a `` rule of six , '' meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households are allowed to mix .
Italy , which at one time was the world 's epicenter , including 919 deaths in one day , reported 26 deaths and 5,456 after 5,724 Saturday , which the most since 5,973 on March 28 .
Italy is considering banning parties in public and in private homes , as well as amateur contact sports , government sources told Italian news agency ANSA .
Also , bars and restaurants could close at midnight .
Spain does n't report data over the week , announcing a cumulative 241 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , the Spanish government has ordered a 15-day state of emergency after a court overturned a partial lockdown imposed a week ago .
The order , in Spanish a `` state of alarm , '' does n't compare with the lockdown imposed in March but it brings back those measures .
They include hotels and restaurants limited to 50 % capacity and closure at 11 p.m. a well as family social gatherings are limited to six people France announced 46 deaths Sunday and is 246 behind Spain .
The new cases were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 20,339 .
`` The situation has deteriorated in several metropolises in recent days , '' French Health Minister Olivier Veran said at a news conference Thursday .
`` Every day , more and more people are infected . ''
On Saturday , Lyon , Lille , Grenoble and Saint-Etienne became zones of maximum alert .
Bars and restaurants are closed , Paris earlier last week and Marseille last month .
Russia for the third day in a row set the daily record for coronavirus infections : 13,634 .
The nation has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is 13th in deaths , adding 143 Sunday .
Moscow is considering closing night clubs , pubs and karaoke clubs , RBC reported .
In Germany , new restrictions are in place in the capital , Berlin , and Frankfurt .
Businesses will have to shut between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Oc .
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Gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted indoors .
On Sunday , Germany reported eight deaths in 20th place and 1,485 cases after 4,964 two days ago , the most since 5,633 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 230,921 have died with 6,031,649 cases .
The Western Hemisphere has reported more than 600,000 deaths , including 325,933 in North America and 270,506 in South America .
Besides Brazil , Peru is seventh , Colombia 11th , Argentina 12th , Chile 15th and Ecuador 16th .
Brazil reported the most deaths Saturday : 544 .
On Saturday , Brazil surpassed 150,000 deaths with cases passing 5 million earlier last week .
The pandemic has been slowing in Brazil from a daily fatality high of 1,554 on July 29 and 70,869 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , deaths numbered 544 and cases were 34,650 .
But the nation of nearly 213 has conducted far fewer tests than other nations , around 87 million for an average of 84,046 per million compared with 354,890 in the United States .
Brazil 's President Jair Bolsonaro , dismissed coronavirus as a `` little flu '' though he contracted the disease himself .
Yet despite the high death tolls and cases , Bolsonaro 's government has hit a record 40 % approval rating , according to a survey by Ibope Institute .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths are in the United States , Mexico and Canada .
Mexico is fourth overall with 83,507 fatalities , including 411 more Sunday .
Canada has been reporting a spike in cases .
On Saturday , the nation announced 2,062 , behind the record of 2,804 six days ago .
Between May 26 and Aug. 30 cases were never more than 1,000 .
Canada 's death toll is 9,608 with an additional 23 Saturday .
On Oct. 2 , there were 90 more deaths , the highest since 139 on June 4 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Canada is at a `` tipping point '' in the pandemic after saying in September a second wave was underway .
`` We are going in the wrong direction now , which is why it is so important for Canadians to do what is necessary , to wear a mask , to keep your distance , to understand that each of us has the power to end this by the choices we make , '' Trudeau during a news conference on Monday .
He urged Canadians to remain home for the Thanksgiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mexico , and the United States will remain closed through Oct. 21 for nonessential travel .
In Oceania , there are 942 deaths with Australia at 898 , which is up six in one week , and New Zealand stayed at 25 .
Since May 29 , New Zealand has reported three deaths with the last one Sept. 16 .
And cases stand at 1,871 , which is 38 more in one week , and most recent locally acquired case was reported on Aug. 21 .
New Zealand 's Prime Minister Jacinda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , Auckland , on Wednesday .
`` We can let ourselves once again feel pride that we managed to get to that position together , '' Ardern said .
Australia 's cases increased by 21 Sunday for a total of 27,265 .
Beginning Friday , New Zealanders that are not traveling from areas considered a `` COVID-19 hotspot '' -- defined by Australia as an area with an average of 10 locally-acquired coronavirus cases over three days , or at least 30 cases over three consecutive days -- will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern territory without undergoing 14 days of mandatory quarantine .
Travel from Australia to New Zealand remains prohibited and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that New Zealanders returning from trips to Australia will be required to quarantine .
Victoria , which accounts for 810 of the coronavirus deaths in Australia , remains on lockdown .
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said it is `` unlikely '' the state will lift its lockdown next Sunday .
In Africa , there have been 38,122 deaths , led by South Africa with 17,680 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 6,040 with 11 more Saturday .
South Africa has the 11th-most cases in the world at 692,471 , including 1,575 more Sunday .

An Indian health worker collects swab samples for coronavirus COVID-19 rapid antigen detection testing at Women College in Jammu on Thursday. India has the second highest total of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world.Photo by Jaipal Singh/EPA-EFE
Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Nations are reporting record daily coronavirus cases, mainly in Europe after largely controlling the pandemic, with the world adding around 1 million new infections every three days. On Saturday, a total of 355,909 new cases were reported worldwide, slightly less than the record 358,354 the day before and the fourth day in a row with more than 300,000. One-third of those new cases were in Europe. Advertisement
On Sunday, Europe added 88,488 cases with 242,197 globally so far Sunday.
In all, the cases total 37,454,230, according to Worldometers.info.
Total cases passed 36 million on Tuesday and 37 million on Friday.
The death toll is 1,077,290, including an additional 5,074 fatalities Saturday. Within the past month, daily deaths have risen from a low of 3,535 on Monday, Sept. 28 while remaining short of a high of 6,447 on Sept. 2.
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For several months, the United States has had the most deaths, nearing 220,000, and cases at close to 8 million. But the percentage of the world total has been dropping daily with 12.5% of the deaths and 14.3% of the cases Saturday. In all, the United States has 20.3% of the total deaths with a population of 4.3%.
Brazil has the second-highest death toll at 150,236, including 544 Saturday, and is third in cases, surpassing 5 million with 5,091,840.
Cases and deaths have been surging in India. The Asian nation is second in cases, passing 7 million on Sunday, 7,053,806, with 74,383 infections as well as a world-high 918 deaths for a total of 108,334. The nation holds the world record for cases, 97,894.
India, which has been in lockdown, is the world's second-most populous nation of 1.4 billion people. But its deaths per million is 78 compared with a worldwide figure of 138.4 and 661 in the United States.
India is lagging in tests. It has conducted the world's second-most tests, nearly 87 million, behind the United States with nearly 118 million but its average is 62,000 per million compared with the U.S. at nearly 355,000 per million.
The Asian continent has recorded 213,224 total deaths and has the most cases with 11,829,162.
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Iran is 10th in the world in deaths, reporting a record 251 deaths, breaking the mark of 239 three days earlier. Its new cases are 3,822, below the record 4,392 Thursday.
The pandemic in the Far East has stabilized, including China, the original epicenter with 4,634 and none since April 26 and 85,557 cases with 21 more Sunday.
Japan reported eight deaths Saturday for a total of 1,624, daily deaths had climbed as high as 19 on Sept. 5 after a record high of 49 on May 4. It also reported 594 new cases after a recorded a record high of 1,998 on Aug. 3.
South Korea announced two deaths Sunday for a total of 432, as well as 58 cases. On Aug. 2 it reported 441 cases and its high since April was six.
On Monday, South Korea will relax some rules on social distancing, allowing nightspots to re-open and spectators to attend sports events.
European nations are doing the opposite, tightening restrictions as cases hit record levels though deaths are nowhere near the record.
Four European nations are in the top 10 for deaths: Britain in fifth, Italy in sixth, Spain in eighth and France in nine with Russia in 13th.
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On Sunday, Britain reported 65 additional deaths for 42,825 with the record daily high 1,172 and 12,872 cases three days after a record 17,540.
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to announce to the Parliament new restrictions. But UK Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said Sunday the government doesn't want a "blanket national lockdown."
With cases rising primary in the north and other cities including Nottingham in central England, Jenrick said: "It is right that we try and pursue a localized approach and that's what we've been doing, and that is the conversation I've been having with local mayors and council leaders over the course of this weekend."
Parts of northern England already have tighter restrictions, including no mixing of households and a 10 p.m. closure for entertainment and leisure venues. All of England is already subject to a "rule of six," meaning no more than six people from different households are allowed to mix.
Italy, which at one time was the world's epicenter, including 919 deaths in one day, reported 26 deaths and 5,456 after 5,724 Saturday, which the most since 5,973 on March 28.
Italy is considering banning parties in public and in private homes, as well as amateur contact sports, government sources told Italian news agency ANSA. Also, bars and restaurants could close at midnight.
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Spain doesn't report data over the week, announcing a cumulative 241 deaths and 5,986 cases Friday.
On Saturday, the Spanish government has ordered a 15-day state of emergency after a court overturned a partial lockdown imposed a week ago. The order, in Spanish a "state of alarm," doesn't compare with the lockdown imposed in March but it brings back those measures. They include hotels and restaurants limited to 50% capacity and closure at 11 p.m. a well as family social gatherings are limited to six people
A national holiday is Monday.
France announced 46 deaths Sunday and is 246 behind Spain. The new cases were 16,101 after back-to-back records of 26,896 cases and 20,339.
"The situation has deteriorated in several metropolises in recent days," French Health Minister Olivier Veran said at a news conference Thursday. "Every day, more and more people are infected."
On Saturday, Lyon, Lille, Grenoble and Saint-Etienne became zones of maximum alert. Bars and restaurants are closed, Paris earlier last week and Marseille last month.
Russia for the third day in a row set the daily record for coronavirus infections: 13,634. The nation has the world's fourth-most cases at 1,298,718 but it is 13th in deaths, adding 143 Sunday.
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Moscow is considering closing night clubs, pubs and karaoke clubs, RBC reported.
In Germany, new restrictions are in place in the capital, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
Businesses will have to shut between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Oc. 31. Gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted indoors.
On Sunday, Germany reported eight deaths in 20th place and 1,485 cases after 4,964 two days ago, the most since 5,633 on April 8.
In Europe, a total of 230,921 have died with 6,031,649 cases.
The Western Hemisphere has reported more than 600,000 deaths, including 325,933 in North America and 270,506 in South America.
Besides Brazil, Peru is seventh, Colombia 11th, Argentina 12th, Chile 15th and Ecuador 16th. Brazil reported the most deaths Saturday: 544. On Saturday, Brazil surpassed 150,000 deaths with cases passing 5 million earlier last week.
The pandemic has been slowing in Brazil from a daily fatality high of 1,554 on July 29 and 70,869 cases on July 29. On Saturday, deaths numbered 544 and cases were 34,650.
But the nation of nearly 213 has conducted far fewer tests than other nations, around 87 million for an average of 84,046 per million compared with 354,890 in the United States.
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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, dismissed coronavirus as a "little flu" though he contracted the disease himself. Yet despite the high death tolls and cases, Bolsonaro's government has hit a record 40% approval rating, according to a survey by Ibope Institute.
In North America, all but around 13,000 deaths are in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Mexico is fourth overall with 83,507 fatalities, including 411 more Sunday.
Canada has been reporting a spike in cases. On Saturday, the nation announced 2,062, behind the record of 2,804 six days ago. Between May 26 and Aug. 30 cases were never more than 1,000.
Canada's death toll is 9,608 with an additional 23 Saturday. On Oct. 2, there were 90 more deaths, the highest since 139 on June 4.
On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada is at a "tipping point" in the pandemic after saying in September a second wave was underway.
"We are going in the wrong direction now, which is why it is so important for Canadians to do what is necessary, to wear a mask, to keep your distance, to understand that each of us has the power to end this by the choices we make," Trudeau during a news conference on Monday.
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He urged Canadians to remain home for the Thanksgiving holiday Monday.
The borders between Canada, Mexico, and the United States will remain closed through Oct. 21 for nonessential travel.
In Oceania, there are 942 deaths with Australia at 898, which is up six in one week, and New Zealand stayed at 25.
Since May 29, New Zealand has reported three deaths with the last one Sept. 16. And cases stand at 1,871, which is 38 more in one week, and most recent locally acquired case was reported on Aug. 21.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern lifted coronavirus restrictions on its largest city, Auckland, on Wednesday.
"We can let ourselves once again feel pride that we managed to get to that position together," Ardern said.
Australia's cases increased by 21 Sunday for a total of 27,265.
Beginning Friday, New Zealanders that are not traveling from areas considered a "COVID-19 hotspot" -- defined by Australia as an area with an average of 10 locally-acquired coronavirus cases over three days, or at least 30 cases over three consecutive days -- will be able to travel to New South Wales and the Northern territory without undergoing 14 days of mandatory quarantine.
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Travel from Australia to New Zealand remains prohibited and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that New Zealanders returning from trips to Australia will be required to quarantine.
Victoria, which accounts for 810 of the coronavirus deaths in Australia, remains on lockdown.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said it is "unlikely" the state will lift its lockdown next Sunday.
In Africa, there have been 38,122 deaths, led by South Africa with 17,680, including 107 more Sunday followed by Egypt with 6,040 with 11 more Saturday. South Africa has the 11th-most cases in the world at 692,471, including 1,575 more Sunday.


upi--2020-10-11--White House calls for Congress to release unused small business loans

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday sent a letter to Congress calling for the release of unused Paycheck Protection Program funds amid ongoing talks on an additional round of COVID-19 stimulus .
Mnuchin and Meadows urged lawmakers to release the $ 134 billion in loans provided to small businesses to maintain operations and retain employees included in the $ 2 trillion CARES Act passed in March , while also criticizing Congress -- particularly House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer -- for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulus .
`` The House has passed two separate partisan bills instead of compromising with us on bipartisan legislation like we have done in the past , '' they wrote .
`` We will continue to try to work with Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer .
It is not just about the top-line number but also about legislation that can be passed by the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Trump to help the American people . ''
The letter comes after Mnuchin introduced a $ 1.8 trillion proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's previous offer of $ 1.6 trillion and inching closer to the $ 2.2 trillion package passed by the Democratic-led House earlier this month .
Mnuchin 's proposal was met with criticism from Democrats who believed it was not enough and some Republicans who believe the funding is too high .
Appearing on CNN 's State of the Union , White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow said that he believes Senate Republicans can come to an agreement in support of a newly proposed $ 1.8 trillion package despite host Jake Tapper noting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest proposal from the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as a `` death knell '' for the measure .
`` I do n't think it 's dead at all .
I spoke to Secretary Mnuchin last evening .
Look , do n't forget , the Republicans in the Senate put up their own bill a few weeks ago and got 53 votes , I think it was , '' Kudlow said , referring to a so-called `` skinny '' $ 300 billion relief bill that failed to meet the 60 vote threshold to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if an agreement can be reached , they will go along with it . ''
Democrats have pushed to reinstate enhanced federal unemployment insurance at $ 600 a week through January , while Mnuchin last offered $ 400 a week at most .
The Trump administration has also resisted providing states with any more than $ 150 billion in federal funding they received in a stimulus package earlier this year , while Pelosi has called for at least $ 436 billion in relief for states .
In a letter to Democratic colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer from the White House was `` insufficient , '' calling on the administration to commit to addressing issues related to combatting the virus such as testing , contact tracing and treatment .
`` Until these serious issues are resolved , we remain at an impasse , '' she wrote .
`` However , I remain hopeful that the White House will join us to work toward a relief package that addresses the health and economic crisis facing America 's families and will do so soon . ''
President Donald Trump , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end to negotiations , urged Republicans to `` go big '' in negotiations and said he would support a larger sum than both parties have proposed .
`` I would like to see a bigger stimulus package , frankly , than either the Democrats or the Republicans are offering , '' Trump told radio host Rush Limbaugh .
Kudlow said that Mnuchin `` may '' put forward a proposal greater than the $ 2.2 trillion by the House , adding that Trump is in favor of providing additional funds in areas where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump actually has always said -- I mean , I have heard him say it in the Oval -- as far as the key elements are concerned , the checks , the unemployment assistance , the small business assistance -- we have got to help airlines out -- he would go further , '' said Kudlow .

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to release $134 billion in unused Paycheck Protection Program funds as negotiations on another round of stimulus drag on. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday sent a letter to Congress calling for the release of unused Paycheck Protection Program funds amid ongoing talks on an additional round of COVID-19 stimulus. Mnuchin and Meadows urged lawmakers to release the $134 billion in loans provided to small businesses to maintain operations and retain employees included in the $2 trillion CARES Act passed in March, while also criticizing Congress -- particularly House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer -- for their "all-or-nothing" approach to negotiating additional stimulus. Advertisement
"The House has passed two separate partisan bills instead of compromising with us on bipartisan legislation like we have done in the past," they wrote. "We will continue to try to work with Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer. It is not just about the top-line number but also about legislation that can be passed by the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Trump to help the American people."
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The letter comes after Mnuchin introduced a $1.8 trillion proposal on Friday, raising the White House's previous offer of $1.6 trillion and inching closer to the $2.2 trillion package passed by the Democratic-led House earlier this month.
Mnuchin's proposal was met with criticism from Democrats who believed it was not enough and some Republicans who believe the funding is too high.
Appearing on CNN's State of the Union, White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow said that he believes Senate Republicans can come to an agreement in support of a newly proposed $1.8 trillion package despite host Jake Tapper noting that 20 GOP members of the chamber criticized the latest proposal from the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as a "death knell" for the measure.
"I don't think it's dead at all. I spoke to Secretary Mnuchin last evening. Look, don't forget, the Republicans in the Senate put up their own bill a few weeks ago and got 53 votes, I think it was," Kudlow said, referring to a so-called "skinny" $300 billion relief bill that failed to meet the 60 vote threshold to pass in September.
"I think, if an agreement can be reached, they will go along with it."
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Democrats have pushed to reinstate enhanced federal unemployment insurance at $600 a week through January, while Mnuchin last offered $400 a week at most. The Trump administration has also resisted providing states with any more than $150 billion in federal funding they received in a stimulus package earlier this year, while Pelosi has called for at least $436 billion in relief for states.
In a letter to Democratic colleagues on Saturday, Pelosi said the latest offer from the White House was "insufficient," calling on the administration to commit to addressing issues related to combatting the virus such as testing, contact tracing and treatment.
"Until these serious issues are resolved, we remain at an impasse," she wrote. "However, I remain hopeful that the White House will join us to work toward a relief package that addresses the health and economic crisis facing America's families and will do so soon." President Donald Trump, who earlier in the week had called for an end to negotiations, urged Republicans to "go big" in negotiations and said he would support a larger sum than both parties have proposed.
"I would like to see a bigger stimulus package, frankly, than either the Democrats or the Republicans are offering," Trump told radio host Rush Limbaugh.
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Kudlow said that Mnuchin "may" put forward a proposal greater than the $2.2 trillion by the House, adding that Trump is in favor of providing additional funds in areas where the two sides agree.
"President Trump actually has always said -- I mean, I have heard him say it in the Oval -- as far as the key elements are concerned, the checks, the unemployment assistance, the small business assistance -- we have got to help airlines out -- he would go further," said Kudlow.


upi--2020-10-11--Stars say 'Walking Dead' helped them navigate real pandemic

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- The stars of Fear the Walking Dead said some of what they 've learned on the zombie-apocalypse drama has come in handy while living their real lives during the coronavirus pandemic .
Lennie James -- who plays Morgan , a hero who carries a bo staff -- told UPI in a cast zoom video conference with reporters that training with the weapon has helped him with social distancing .
`` If I see a group of people -- I live in an apartment block -- and if I am walking down , i can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people at the same time , '' James said .
`` I do find myself able to pivot quite easily to make sure I am the distance that I want to be without it feeling like I am being impolite . ''
`` We had a mini-move when all this went down and I realized our emergency kits were expired and I was like , ' I 'm gon na update those , ' '' said Jenna Elfman , who plays June .
`` Having been on the show actually gave me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I might need , '' Elfman said .
`` When something hits like [ the coronavirus pandemic ] and you do n't have enough information and you see it 's got this global aspect to it , you hunker down and you protect your family . ''
Danay Garcia , who plays Luciana , has adopted a `` Do n't talk to strangers '' policy in recent months .
`` Just do n't approach people that you do n't know , '' Garcia laughed .
`` It 's weird because the pandemic on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected , '' she said , referring to how it is easier to tell who is a zombie than it is to determine in real life if a human has the coronavirus .
James does n't know if viewers in 2020 will see the show through a new lens given their own recent experiences .
`` We 're always going to be too close to it , '' James said of himself and his castmates .
`` For the fans of the show and the people watching , I 'll be really interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone through their own pandemic -- their viewing of our particular version of an apocalyptic pandemic is different before and after . ''
Season 6 of Fear the Walking Dead is set to debut Sunday on AMC .
Representatives from the show mothership show The Walking Dead and its spinoffs Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead : World Beyond participated in this weekend 's virtual New York Comic Con .

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Lennie James' "Fear the Walking Dead" starts its sixth season on AMC Sunday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The stars of Fear the Walking Dead said some of what they've learned on the zombie-apocalypse drama has come in handy while living their real lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Lennie James -- who plays Morgan, a hero who carries a bo staff -- told UPI in a cast zoom video conference with reporters that training with the weapon has helped him with social distancing. Advertisement
"If I see a group of people -- I live in an apartment block -- and if I am walking down, i can keep the six-feet distance from a number of people at the same time," James said. "I do find myself able to pivot quite easily to make sure I am the distance that I want to be without it feeling like I am being impolite."
"We had a mini-move when all this went down and I realized our emergency kits were expired and I was like, 'I'm gonna update those,'" said Jenna Elfman, who plays June.
"Having been on the show actually gave me a much more comprehensive view about what I might need," Elfman said. "When something hits like [the coronavirus pandemic] and you don't have enough information and you see it's got this global aspect to it, you hunker down and you protect your family."
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Danay Garcia, who plays Luciana, has adopted a "Don't talk to strangers" policy in recent months.
"Just don't approach people that you don't know," Garcia laughed.
"It's weird because the pandemic on our show, we know who is infected," she said, referring to how it is easier to tell who is a zombie than it is to determine in real life if a human has the coronavirus.
James doesn't know if viewers in 2020 will see the show through a new lens given their own recent experiences.
"We're always going to be too close to it," James said of himself and his castmates.
"For the fans of the show and the people watching, I'll be really interested to see whether or not -- having gone through their own pandemic -- their viewing of our particular version of an apocalyptic pandemic is different before and after."
Season 6 of Fear the Walking Dead is set to debut Sunday on AMC.
Representatives from the show mothership show The Walking Dead and its spinoffs Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond participated in this weekend's virtual New York Comic Con.


upi--2020-10-11--Bindi Irwin: 'Baby girl is doing great'

Bindi Irwin: 'Baby girl is doing great'

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- Reality television personality and wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin shared a new photo of her @ @ @ @ @ this weekend .
`` My beautiful mum took this photo yesterday , '' Irwin , @ @ @ @ @ of her smiling and cradling her bump .
`` Baby girl is doing great .
@ @ @ @ @ ultrasound she 's incredibly energetic and always moving around .
She 's now about the @ @ @ @ @ pygmy-possum .
Too cute ! ''
Irwin announced she was pregnant with her first child @ @ @ @ @ Chandler Powell got married in March .
Irwin and her family are known for their @ @ @ @ @ The Crocodile Hunter and Crikey !
It 's the Irwins .
Irwin has also starred @ @ @ @ @ Bindi the Jungle Girl and won Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars in 2015 @

Bindi Irwin (R) and her husband Chandler Powell are expecting their first child. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Reality television personality and wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin shared a new photo of her baby bump on social media this weekend. "My beautiful mum took this photo yesterday," Irwin, 22, captioned the portrait of her smiling and cradling her bump. Advertisement
"Baby girl is doing great. Every time we get an ultrasound she's incredibly energetic and always moving around. She's now about the same size as a mountain pygmy-possum. Too cute!"
Irwin announced she was pregnant with her first child in August. She and Chandler Powell got married in March.
Irwin and her family are known for their work on the nature programs The Crocodile Hunter and Crikey! It's the Irwins.
Irwin has also starred in the children's program Bindi the Jungle Girl and won Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars in 2015.
My beautiful mum took this photo yesterday. Baby girl is doing great. Every time we get an ultrasound she's incredibly energetic and always moving around. She's now about the same size as a mountain pygmy-possum. Too cute! pic.twitter.com/AQinniIsVA- Bindi Irwin (@BindiIrwin) October 10, 2020
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upi--2020-10-11--Robin Williams' son Zak marries Olivia June

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- Zak Williams , the son of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams , @ @ @ @ @ he married his fellow mental health advocate Olivia June this weekend .
`` I had @ @ @ @ @ my best friend @ oliviajune today !
It went awesome and we could n't have @ @ @ @ @ better day .
# WorldMentalHealthDay , '' Williams , 37 , tweeted Saturday .
He @ @ @ @ @ him in a traditional black tuxedo and his bride in a white lace frock .
@ @ @ @ @ Saturday at an intimate , outdoor ceremony at The Paramour Estate in Los Angeles .
@ @ @ @ @ , son McLaurin `` Mickey '' Clement Williams in May 2019 .
Robin Williams , @ @ @ @ @ comedian , hanged himself in his California home in 2014 after he was diagnosed with @ @ @ @ @ He was 63 .

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Zak Williams, the oldest son of the comedian Robin Williams, has married Olivia June, the mother of his year-old son. File Photo by Bruce Gordon/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Zak Williams, the son of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams, announced on social media that he married his fellow mental health advocate Olivia June this weekend. "I had the great joy of marrying my best friend @oliviajune today! It went awesome and we couldn't have tied the knot on a better day. #WorldMentalHealthDay," Williams, 37, tweeted Saturday. Advertisement
He also shared a photo of him in a traditional black tuxedo and his bride in a white lace frock.
The couple exchanged marriage vows Saturday at an intimate, outdoor ceremony at The Paramour Estate in Los Angeles.
They welcomed their first child, son McLaurin "Mickey" Clement Williams in May 2019.
Robin Williams, an Oscar-winning actor and beloved comedian, hanged himself in his California home in 2014 after he was diagnosed with diffuse Lewy body dementia. He was 63.
I had the great joy of marrying my best friend @oliviajune today! It went awesome and we couldn't have tied the knot on a better day. #WorldMentalHealthDay pic.twitter.com/ANtAW109zg— Zak Williams (@zakwilliams) October 11, 2020
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upi--2020-10-11--Carrey plays fly in Harris-Pence debate on 'SNL'

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- This weekend 's edition of Saturday Night Live satirized the Kamala Harris-Mike Pence vice @ @ @ @ @ a scene-stealing fly .
Jim Carrey also reprised his role of Democratic candidate Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ comedy sketch , was sitting at home watching the debate on TV when he decided @ @ @ @ @ to teleport to the event and help out Harris .
Unfortunately , Biden transformed himself @ @ @ @ @ on Pence 's head for much of the discussion .
Biden-as-fly then morphed into Jeff @ @ @ @ @ starred in the 1986 horror movie , The Fly .
Joining him was Kenan Thompson @ @ @ @ @ -- the reincarnation of Republican businessman Herman Cain , who died in July of the @ @

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Jim Carrey played Joe Biden, who turned into the fly on Mike Pence's head, during a parody of last week's presidential debate on "Saturday Night Live." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 11 (UPI) -- This weekend's edition of Saturday Night Live satirized the Kamala Harris-Mike Pence vice presidential debate, complete with a scene-stealing fly. Maya Rudolph played Harris and Beck Bennett portrayed Pence. Advertisement
Jim Carrey also reprised his role of Democratic candidate Joe Biden, who, in the comedy sketch, was sitting at home watching the debate on TV when he decided to use a high-tech device to teleport to the event and help out Harris.
Unfortunately, Biden transformed himself into a fly that sat on Pence's head for much of the discussion.
Biden-as-fly then morphed into Jeff Goldblum, the actor who starred in the 1986 horror movie, The Fly.
Joining him was Kenan Thompson, who played another fly -- the reincarnation of Republican businessman Herman Cain, who died in July of the coronavirus.
Debate moderator Susan Page was played by Kate McKinnon.


upi--2020-10-11--TV station's security guard arrested in fatal shooting near rival rallies in Denver

Oct. 11 ( UPI ) -- One person died during a shooting near dueling protests in downtown Denver , and a private security guard hired by a television station is being held in jail on suspicion of first-degree murder .
The shooting occurred at 3:37 p.m. Mountain time Saturday after a planned protest in support of police billed as a `` Patriot Rally '' against a counterprotest led by the left-wing group , which organizers called `` BLM-Antifa Soup Drive , '' according to The Denver Post .
A verbal altercation occurred with two guns and a can of Mace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Information Officer Ana Munoz told CNN .
Denver posted on Twitter the shooting is being investigated as a homicide and later tweeted `` further investigation has determined the suspect is a private security guard with no affiliation with Antifa . ''
`` The private security guard was contracted through Pinkerton by 9NEWS , '' KUSA-TV said in a report .
`` It has been the practice of 9NEWS for a number of months to hire private security to accompany staff at protests .
DPD originally took two people into custody , and later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ producer who works in the investigative unit , was not involved in the incident .
The producer is no longer in police custody and is not a suspect . ''
Matthew Robert Dolloff , 30 , remained in jail Sunday without bond on suspicion of first-degree murder in the shooting .
A Denver Post journalist who witnessed the incident said a man participating in what was billed a `` Patriot Rally '' sprayed mace at another man .
That man then shot the other individual with a handgun near the courtyard outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead , Investigations Division Chief Joe Montoya said during a news conference Saturday .
Johnathan Keltner identified the victim as his father , Lee Keltner Keltner , 49 , a Navy veteran who ran a hat-making business in the Denver area for many years .
`` He was n't a part of any group , '' Johnathon Keltner told The Denver Post .
`` He was there to rally for the police department and he 'd been down there before rallying for the police department .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center for the two demonstrations .
`` Political differences should be resolved at the ballot box and not in the streets , and we will keep it that way through this election season and beyond , '' Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock wrote on Twitter .
`` And with the pandemic , we encourage people to not gather in large groups , and stay safe at home .

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- One person died during a shooting near dueling protests in downtown Denver, and a private security guard hired by a television station is being held in jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.
The shooting occurred at 3:37 p.m. Mountain time Saturday after a planned protest in support of police billed as a "Patriot Rally" against a counterprotest led by the left-wing group, which organizers called "BLM-Antifa Soup Drive," according to The Denver Post.
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A verbal altercation occurred with two guns and a can of Mace recovered at the scene, Police Public Information Officer Ana Munoz told CNN.
Denver posted on Twitter the shooting is being investigated as a homicide and later tweeted "further investigation has determined the suspect is a private security guard with no affiliation with Antifa."
"The private security guard was contracted through Pinkerton by 9NEWS," KUSA-TV said in a report. "It has been the practice of 9NEWS for a number of months to hire private security to accompany staff at protests. DPD originally took two people into custody, and later found the second individual, a 9NEWS producer who works in the investigative unit, was not involved in the incident. The producer is no longer in police custody and is not a suspect."
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Matthew Robert Dolloff, 30, remained in jail Sunday without bond on suspicion of first-degree murder in the shooting.
A Denver Post journalist who witnessed the incident said a man participating in what was billed a "Patriot Rally" sprayed mace at another man. That man then shot the other individual with a handgun near the courtyard outside the Denver Art Museum.
The victim was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead, Investigations Division Chief Joe Montoya said during a news conference Saturday.
Johnathan Keltner identified the victim as his father, Lee Keltner Keltner, 49, a Navy veteran who ran a hat-making business in the Denver area for many years.
"He wasn't a part of any group," Johnathon Keltner told The Denver Post. "He was there to rally for the police department and he'd been down there before rallying for the police department."
Several hundred people gathered at Civic Center for the two demonstrations.
"Political differences should be resolved at the ballot box and not in the streets, and we will keep it that way through this election season and beyond," Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock wrote on Twitter. "And with the pandemic, we encourage people to not gather in large groups, and stay safe at home.


upi--2020-10-10--Trump cleared for 'active schedule' after rally-type talk at White House

Oct. 10 ( UPI ) -- President Donald Trump turned his first post-COVID public appearance into a campaign rally on the White House South Lawn on Saturday , nine days after was hospitalized for the coronavirus infection .
Hours later the presidents physician , Sean Conley , cleared the president to return to an `` active schedule '' , with as rally planned for Monday in Sanford , Fla. , north of Orlando .
Thanking supporters for prayers and well wishes for himself and the first lady , within minutes Trump had referred to his Democratic presidential opponent as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the border wall and delivered other material typical of a campaign speech .
`` We got ta vote these people into oblivion .
Into oblivion .
Got ta get rid of 'em .
So bad for our country , '' the president said .
About 400 people attended the invitation-only event .
Trump called the event a peaceful protest for law and order and blamed the `` radical Socialist Left '' for civil unrest in U.S. cities this summer .
`` Where there is evidence of wrongdoing by police , the criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be held accountable , '' Trump said .
`` But we must never allow mob rule . ''
Event organizers of Candace Owens 's BLEXIT Foundation paid for travel and lodging of some attendees and demanded that they wear matching shirts , ABC reported Saturday .
Attendees were asked to wear masks , but were packed tightly together , not following social distancing guidelines .
Attendees were also scheduled to attend a pro-law enforcement rally in Washington , D.C .
The speech lasted about 18 minutes , much shorter than Trump 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last more than an hour .
On Saturday night , Conley gave an update with the `` permission '' of Trump .
`` This evening I am happy to report that in addition to the President meeting CDC criteria for the safe discontinuation of isolation , this morning 's COVID PCR sample demonstrates , by currently recognized standards , he is no longer considered a transmission risk to others .
Now at day 10 from symptom onset , fever-free for well over 24 hours and all symptoms improved , the assortment of advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer evidence of actively replicating virus . ''
`` In addition , sequential testing throughout his illness has demonstrated decreasing viral loads that correlate with increasing cycle threshold times , as well as decreasing and now undetectable subgenomic mRNA .
`` Moving forward , I will continue to monitor him clinically as he returns to an active schedule . ''
The letter did not specifically say Trump has received a negative coronavirus test since first testing positive for the virus on Oct. 1 .
His last negative test for that date also has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flesh-colored bandages visible on his hands , downplayed his time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and said he was returning to the campaign trail .
`` I feel great , '' he said .
`` We are starting very , very big with our rallies and with our everything , '' Trump promised .
The president has rallies planned in Florida , Pennsylvania and Iowa next week .
The speech ended with supporters chanting `` four more years ! ''
and Trump urging them to `` get out and vote -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president has not been seen in public other than in White House-released videos since his release from the hospital five days ago .
The White House declined to say Saturday whether Trump was still potentially contagious from COVID-19 .
The last public event at the White House was the Sept. 26 Rose Garden ceremony to announce Supreme Court Justice candidate Amy Coney Barret 's nomination .
Public health officials determined the gathering of more than 200 people was a `` super-spreader '' event which has been linked to dozens of COVID-19 infections , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Saturday , Trump campaign advisor and former New Jersey Gov .
Chris Christie announced he had been released from the hospital following treatment for the coronavirus .
Joe Biden 's campaign said Saturday that he had again tested negative for the virus .
Biden 's campaign has been releasing regular updates since Biden appeared on the same Cleveland stage as Trump in a debate on Sept. 29 .

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President Donald Trump, with flesh-colored bandages on his hands, speaks to supporters at the White House Saturday. Trump, making his first public appearance since returning from a three-day hospitalization for Covid-19, is setting the stage for a return to the campaign trail even as questions remain about whether he's still contagious. Photo by Erin Scott/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump turned his first post-COVID public appearance into a campaign rally on the White House South Lawn on Saturday, nine days after was hospitalized for the coronavirus infection. Hours later the presidents physician, Sean Conley, cleared the president to return to an "active schedule", with as rally planned for Monday in Sanford, Fla., north of Orlando. Advertisement
Thanking supporters for prayers and well wishes for himself and the first lady, within minutes Trump had referred to his Democratic presidential opponent as "Sleepy Joe Biden," had boasted about the border wall and delivered other material typical of a campaign speech.
"We gotta vote these people into oblivion. Into oblivion. Gotta get rid of 'em. So bad for our country," the president said.
About 400 people attended the invitation-only event. Trump called the event a peaceful protest for law and order and blamed the "radical Socialist Left" for civil unrest in U.S. cities this summer.
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"Where there is evidence of wrongdoing by police, the criminal justice system must investigate and any perpetrators must be held accountable," Trump said. "But we must never allow mob rule."
Event organizers of Candace Owens's BLEXIT Foundation paid for travel and lodging of some attendees and demanded that they wear matching shirts, ABC reported Saturday. Attendees were asked to wear masks, but were packed tightly together, not following social distancing guidelines.
Attendees were also scheduled to attend a pro-law enforcement rally in Washington, D.C.
The speech lasted about 18 minutes, much shorter than Trump's usual campaign rally remarks, which can last more than an hour.
On Saturday night, Conley gave an update with the "permission" of Trump.
"This evening I am happy to report that in addition to the President meeting CDC criteria for the safe discontinuation of isolation, this morning's COVID PCR sample demonstrates, by currently recognized standards, he is no longer considered a transmission risk to others. Now at day 10 from symptom onset, fever-free for well over 24 hours and all symptoms improved, the assortment of advanced diagnostic tests obtained reveal there is no longer evidence of actively replicating virus."
"In addition, sequential testing throughout his illness has demonstrated decreasing viral loads that correlate with increasing cycle threshold times, as well as decreasing and now undetectable subgenomic mRNA.
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"Moving forward, I will continue to monitor him clinically as he returns to an active schedule."
The letter did not specifically say Trump has received a negative coronavirus test since first testing positive for the virus on Oct. 1. His last negative test for that date also has not been disclosed.
Trump, with flesh-colored bandages visible on his hands, downplayed his time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and said he was returning to the campaign trail.
"I feel great," he said. "We are starting very, very big with our rallies and with our everything," Trump promised. The president has rallies planned in Florida, Pennsylvania and Iowa next week.
The speech ended with supporters chanting "four more years!" and Trump urging them to "get out and vote -- and I love you."
The president has not been seen in public other than in White House-released videos since his release from the hospital five days ago. The White House declined to say Saturday whether Trump was still potentially contagious from COVID-19 .
The last public event at the White House was the Sept. 26 Rose Garden ceremony to announce Supreme Court Justice candidate Amy Coney Barret's nomination. Public health officials determined the gathering of more than 200 people was a "super-spreader" event which has been linked to dozens of COVID-19 infections, including those in Trump's inner circle.
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On Saturday, Trump campaign advisor and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced he had been released from the hospital following treatment for the coronavirus.
Joe Biden's campaign said Saturday that he had again tested negative for the virus. Biden's campaign has been releasing regular updates since Biden appeared on the same Cleveland stage as Trump in a debate on Sept. 29.


upi--2020-10-12--BTS images deleted after China condemns band, report says

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Images of South Korean boy band BTS may have been removed from the Chinese Internet following condemnations from Chinese state media of comments from band member RM regarding the U.S.-South Korea alliance and the Korean War .
On Sunday , Chinese state tabloid Global Times tweeted BTS `` hurt the feelings '' of the Chinese public in their speech after being presented with the James A .
Van Fleet Award from The Korea Society in New York .
RM had said in an online message that BTS `` will always remember the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea ] shared together , and the sacrifices of countless men and women . ''
On Monday , the state-owned newspaper claimed BTS 's remarks were having an impact on South Korean businesses in the Chinese market .
According to the Global Times , a limited edition BTS smartphone from Samsung Electronics , the Galaxy S20 Plus 5G BTS Edition , was no longer available at online Chinese shopping malls .
A representative for Samsung Electronics denied the report , saying the limited edition phone was no longer available because the line was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news service Newsis on Monday .
Samsung Electronics , South Korea 's Hyundai Motors and Italian sportswear label FILA may have deleted pictures of BTS used in their online advertising campaigns , however , according to the report .
Anonymous commenters on Chinese social media platforms have been quoted as saying BTS `` ignored the dignity of China , '' while others claimed BTS had said in past interviews they recognize Taiwan as an independent country , Newsis reported .
China 's foreign ministry said Monday Seoul and Beijing must `` work together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history as a mirror , '' South Korean news agency Yonhap reported .
Chinese spokesman Zhao Lijian did not mention BTS by name , and BTS appeared to have been removed from Chinese search engine rankings by late Monday , according to Newsis .
Negative views of China have soared to historic highs in South Korea due to the coronavirus pandemic , according to a new Pew survey released last week .
More than 7 in 10 respondents in Japan , South Korea and Australia said China has done a `` bad job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .

Chinese state media has claimed South Korean boy band BTS has "hurt the feelings" of the Chinese public following an award ceremony. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Images of South Korean boy band BTS may have been removed from the Chinese Internet following condemnations from Chinese state media of comments from band member RM regarding the U.S.-South Korea alliance and the Korean War. On Sunday, Chinese state tabloid Global Times tweeted BTS "hurt the feelings" of the Chinese public in their speech after being presented with the James A. Van Fleet Award from The Korea Society in New York. Advertisement
RM had said in an online message that BTS "will always remember the history of pain that [the United States and Korea] shared together, and the sacrifices of countless men and women."
On Monday, the state-owned newspaper claimed BTS's remarks were having an impact on South Korean businesses in the Chinese market. According to the Global Times, a limited edition BTS smartphone from Samsung Electronics, the Galaxy S20 Plus 5G BTS Edition, was no longer available at online Chinese shopping malls.
A representative for Samsung Electronics denied the report, saying the limited edition phone was no longer available because the line was sold out, according to South Korean news service Newsis on Monday.
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Samsung Electronics, South Korea's Hyundai Motors and Italian sportswear label FILA may have deleted pictures of BTS used in their online advertising campaigns, however, according to the report.
Anonymous commenters on Chinese social media platforms have been quoted as saying BTS "ignored the dignity of China," while others claimed BTS had said in past interviews they recognize Taiwan as an independent country, Newsis reported.
China's foreign ministry said Monday Seoul and Beijing must "work together for the future" while "using history as a mirror," South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Chinese spokesman Zhao Lijian did not mention BTS by name, and BTS appeared to have been removed from Chinese search engine rankings by late Monday, according to Newsis.
Negative views of China have soared to historic highs in South Korea due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Pew survey released last week. More than 7 in 10 respondents in Japan, South Korea and Australia said China has done a "bad job" of dealing with COVID-19, Pew says.


upi--2020-10-12--Watch: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry discuss 'special moments' with son

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry say they 've shared some `` special moments '' with their son , Archie , at home during the COVID-19 pandemic .
The duke and duchess of Sussex discussed some of their son 's recent milestones during a conversation with activist and Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai .
Markle and Harry spoke to Yousafzai via Zoom Sunday on International Day of the Girl .
The trio discussed the importance of education for girls , with Markle saying she also prioritizes education for Archie , 17 months .
`` To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way where everything about his nourishment is in terms of educational substance , and how you can learn and how you can grow , '' she said .
`` You know , having the privilege of being able to go to school is something that , I think , oftentimes is taken for granted . ''
Markle and Harry said they 've stayed busy during the COVID-19 lockdown but have also spent a lot of quality time as a family .
`` We were both there for his first steps , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his first fall , his first everything , '' Harry said .
`` And it 's just fantastic , because I think in so many ways we are fortunate to be able to have this time to watch him grow , '' Markle added .
`` So it 's been a lot of good family time . ''
`` Those are really special moments but at the same time , as Meghan says we 've been working really , really hard and completely understand and get how challenging this is for absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Harry married in May 2018 and welcomed Archie in May 2019 .
The couple signed a multi-year deal with Netflix in September and will develop new projects for the streaming service .

Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry say they've shared some "special moments" with their son, Archie, at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The duke and duchess of Sussex discussed some of their son's recent milestones during a conversation with activist and Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
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Markle and Harry spoke to Yousafzai via Zoom Sunday on International Day of the Girl. The trio discussed the importance of education for girls, with Markle saying she also prioritizes education for Archie, 17 months.
"To be able to raise our son in a way where everything about his nourishment is in terms of educational substance, and how you can learn and how you can grow," she said. "You know, having the privilege of being able to go to school is something that, I think, oftentimes is taken for granted."
Markle and Harry said they've stayed busy during the COVID-19 lockdown but have also spent a lot of quality time as a family.
"We were both there for his first steps," Harry shared. "His first run, his first fall, his first everything," Harry said.
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"And it's just fantastic, because I think in so many ways we are fortunate to be able to have this time to watch him grow," Markle added. "So it's been a lot of good family time."
"Those are really special moments but at the same time, as Meghan says we've been working really, really hard and completely understand and get how challenging this is for absolutely everyone," Harry said.
Markle and Harry married in May 2018 and welcomed Archie in May 2019. The couple signed a multi-year deal with Netflix in September and will develop new projects for the streaming service.


upi--2020-10-12--Drugmaker Mallinckrodt files for bankruptcy amid opioid lawsuits

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Generic drug manufacturer Mallinckrodt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday as part of a large settlement with authorities over its role in the U.S. opioid epidemic .
The filing , made in Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware , said the company has restructured debts to cope with billions of dollars in potential legal liabilities , as state and federal authorities sue to retrieve tax dollars that were spent on the health crisis .
Mallinckrodt , a U.S. company based in Ireland , said its subsidiaries will continue to operate during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewed by the board of directors as `` the best opportunity to maximize the value of the enterprise and position the company for the future in light of the current challenges it faces , '' President and CEO Mark Trudeau said in a statement .
`` The actions we are taking are an important step forward for Mallinckrodt and our patients , employees , customers , suppliers and other partners . ''
The measures include reducing Mallinckrodt 's debt by $ 1.3 billion and resolving opioid-related legal claims .
The bankruptcy stems from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to settle thousands of claims seeking financial compensation from pharmaceutical companies over their roles in the crisis .
Money for the claims will be channeled into a trust as part of the bankruptcy deal .
The settlement came as part of the National Presumption Opiate Litigation lawsuit against manufacturers of opioids , which says they `` grossly misrepresented the risks of long-term use '' for patients with chronic pain , fueling the public health situation .
Another reason for the bankruptcy , Trudeau said , is related to Medicaid rebate disputes over its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say company executives cheated the government through `` meteoric '' price hikes for the gel .
Mallinckrodt has agreed to pay $ 260 million over seven years to settle those claims , he said .

The measures in the settlement include reducing Mallinckrodt's debt by $1.3 billion and resolving opioid-related legal claims. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Generic drug manufacturer Mallinckrodt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday as part of a large settlement with authorities over its role in the U.S. opioid epidemic. The filing, made in Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, said the company has restructured debts to cope with billions of dollars in potential legal liabilities, as state and federal authorities sue to retrieve tax dollars that were spent on the health crisis. Advertisement
Mallinckrodt, a U.S. company based in Ireland, said its subsidiaries will continue to operate during the bankruptcy proceedings.
The move was viewed by the board of directors as "the best opportunity to maximize the value of the enterprise and position the company for the future in light of the current challenges it faces," President and CEO Mark Trudeau said in a statement.
"The actions we are taking are an important step forward for Mallinckrodt and our patients, employees, customers, suppliers and other partners."
The measures include reducing Mallinckrodt's debt by $1.3 billion and resolving opioid-related legal claims.
The bankruptcy stems from a $1.6 billion agreement in February to settle thousands of claims seeking financial compensation from pharmaceutical companies over their roles in the crisis. Money for the claims will be channeled into a trust as part of the bankruptcy deal.
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The settlement came as part of the National Presumption Opiate Litigation lawsuit against manufacturers of opioids, which says they "grossly misrepresented the risks of long-term use" for patients with chronic pain, fueling the public health situation.
Another reason for the bankruptcy, Trudeau said, is related to Medicaid rebate disputes over its Acthar Gel for multiple sclerosis. Authorities say company executives cheated the government through "meteoric" price hikes for the gel.
Mallinckrodt has agreed to pay $260 million over seven years to settle those claims, he said.


upi--2020-10-12--In photos: Moments from the National Football League for the week of Oct. 12, 2020

The Ravens ' Mark Andrews ( top ) is upended by the Bengals ' Jessie Bates III after a 9-yard @ @ @ @ @ .
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Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert (L) scrambles away from New Orleans Saints' Sheldon Rankins in New Orleans, where the Saints rallied for their 30-27 victory in Monday Night Football. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI


upi--2020-10-12--Cabinet approves Israel-UAE deal to normalize relations

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- A delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's Cabinet approved a historic normalization of relations between the two nations Monday .
The peace deal , which now must find approval in the Knesset , was initially signed in Washington , D.C. , in August with the help of U.S. President Donald Trump .
An Israeli delegation , led by national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat , flew to Abu Dhabi in August .
A high-level UAE delegation is now expected to return the favor next week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to UAE Crown Prince Mohammad bin Zayed on the phone this past weekend .
`` I invited him to visit Israel , and he invited me to visit Abu Dhabi , '' Netanyahu said .
`` But before that , we will see a delegation from the UAE here and another delegation of ours will go there . ''
In a call Monday , Netanyahu and bin Zayed talked about the progression of bilateral relations and reviewed steps to enhance UAE-Israel cooperation in various development and economic fields .
Netanyahu said the agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Knesset , due to a petition to prevent it from being official until parliamentary approval .
`` They understand that we can help them in many areas , '' Netanyahu said .
`` They see that Israel is not only not a burden and not an enemy , it is a necessary ally . ''
Defense minister Benny Gantz said the new agreement enhances Israeli security .
`` We will move the agreement forward , while protecting Israel 's security interests , '' Gantz said .
`` We must not stop pushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a moral and national imperative . ''

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the Israeli-United Arab Emirates peace accord in Jerusalem, Israel, on August 30. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- A delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet approved a historic normalization of relations between the two nations Monday. The peace deal, which now must find approval in the Knesset, was initially signed in Washington, D.C., in August with the help of U.S. President Donald Trump. Advertisement
An Israeli delegation, led by national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, flew to Abu Dhabi in August. A high-level UAE delegation is now expected to return the favor next week, Netanyahu said. He said he spoke to UAE Crown Prince Mohammad bin Zayed on the phone this past weekend.
"I invited him to visit Israel, and he invited me to visit Abu Dhabi," Netanyahu said. "But before that, we will see a delegation from the UAE here and another delegation of ours will go there."
In a call Monday, Netanyahu and bin Zayed talked about the progression of bilateral relations and reviewed steps to enhance UAE-Israel cooperation in various development and economic fields.
Netanyahu said the agreement will take effect after a vote in the Knesset, due to a petition to prevent it from being official until parliamentary approval.
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"They understand that we can help them in many areas," Netanyahu said. "They see that Israel is not only not a burden and not an enemy, it is a necessary ally."
Defense minister Benny Gantz said the new agreement enhances Israeli security.
"We will move the agreement forward, while protecting Israel's security interests," Gantz said. "We must not stop pushing for peace with other regional partners. It is a moral and national imperative."


upi--2020-10-12--Watch: Will Arnett says having baby during pandemic has been 'delightful'

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Will Arnett appeared on a special Sunday edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live and discussed having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Arnett 's girlfriend Alessandra Brawn gave birth to a baby boy named Alexander Denison in June .
Arnett also shares sons Archibald William Emerson , 11 , Abel James , 9 , with ex-wife Amy Poehler .
`` He came into the world with a furrowed brow , let me just say that , '' Arnett joked before he described how the pandemic has allowed him to spend more time with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're at home and I 'm not able to be out at work , it 's been nice to have a beautiful baby , innocent baby and kind of be in that bubble .
That part has been nice , '' Arnett said .
Arnett also discussed his podcast SmartLess , which also features Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes .
Each member picks a surprise guest that the other two do n't know about every third week .
`` The reason that we do it is the idea that it was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mixes things up .
But really it 's about whoever gets that guest on , they 're the ones who have to do whatever research has to be done and the other guys can just show up , '' Arnett said .

Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Will Arnett appeared on a special Sunday edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live and discussed having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arnett's girlfriend Alessandra Brawn gave birth to a baby boy named Alexander Denison in June. Arnett also shares sons Archibald William Emerson, 11, Abel James, 9, with ex-wife Amy Poehler.
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"He came into the world with a furrowed brow, let me just say that," Arnett joked before he described how the pandemic has allowed him to spend more time with his newborn at home.
"Because we're at home and I'm not able to be out at work, it's been nice to have a beautiful baby, innocent baby and kind of be in that bubble. That part has been nice," Arnett said.
Arnett also discussed his podcast SmartLess, which also features Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes. Each member picks a surprise guest that the other two don't know about every third week.
"The reason that we do it is the idea that it was going to be a nice surprise and it kind of mixes things up. But really it's about whoever gets that guest on, they're the ones who have to do whatever research has to be done and the other guys can just show up," Arnett said.


upi--2020-10-12--MLB playoffs: Blake Snell, Tampa Bay Rays beat Houston Astros 2-1 to open AL Championship Series

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Tampa Bay ace pitcher Blake Snell allowed six hits and one run over five innings to lead the top-seeded Rays to a narrow victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series Sunday night .
`` I had to battle a lot , '' Snell told reporters after the 2-1 win over the sixth-seeded Astros at Petco Park in San Diego .
`` That is a tough lineup over there .
I had to adjust my game plan a little bit , but I was fine with that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game with a fourth-inning home run before Mike Zunino hit a go-ahead RBI single in the fifth frame of the victory .
`` I 'll take it , '' Zunino said of his softly-hit single .
`` As long as it finds a hole .
I 'm happy that it squeaked through .
Those are the ones that sometimes feel better than the hard-hit ones . ''
Rays relief pitchers John Curtiss , Ryan Thompson , Aaron Loup and Diego Castillo combined to allow just three hits and no runs over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castillo picked up a save after he allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings .
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit a 388-foot solo home run off Snell in the second at-bat of the game to give Houston an early edge .
Snell and Astros starter Framber Valdez did not allow a run for the next two innings before the Rays , who defeated the New York Yankees in the ALDS , tied the score in the fourth frame .
Valdez began the bottom of the inning by forcing a ground out from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the batter 's box and fell behind 1-2 in the count .
He fouled off two more pitches before he smashed the sixth offering of the exchange to center field for a 413-foot solo homer .
Snell got the Astros out in order in the top of the next inning and Valdez stayed in the game for the bottom of the fifth frame .
He walked Willy Adames in the first at-bat and forced two ground outs before Zunino stepped up to the plate .
The Rays catcher smacked the first offering to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go-ahead run .
Valdez allowed four hits and two runs in six innings for the Astros .
Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2 for 4 in the win .
Altuve and Alex Bregman had two hits apiece for the Astros , who swept the Oakland Athletics in the ALDS .
The Astros battle the Rays in Game 2 at 4:07 p.m. EDT on Monday .
Charlie Morton is expected to start for the Rays and Lance McCullers Jr. is on the mound for the Astros .
The ALCS is being played on @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell went five innings before his bullpen shut out the Houston Astros to secure a victory in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday in San Diego. File Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay ace pitcher Blake Snell allowed six hits and one run over five innings to lead the top-seeded Rays to a narrow victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series Sunday night. "I had to battle a lot," Snell told reporters after the 2-1 win over the sixth-seeded Astros at Petco Park in San Diego. "That is a tough lineup over there. I had to adjust my game plan a little bit, but I was fine with that." Advertisement
Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena tied the game with a fourth-inning home run before Mike Zunino hit a go-ahead RBI single in the fifth frame of the victory.
"I'll take it," Zunino said of his softly-hit single. "As long as it finds a hole. I'm happy that it squeaked through. Those are the ones that sometimes feel better than the hard-hit ones."
Rays relief pitchers John Curtiss, Ryan Thompson, Aaron Loup and Diego Castillo combined to allow just three hits and no runs over the final four innings of the victory. Castillo picked up a save after he allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings.
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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit a 388-foot solo home run off Snell in the second at-bat of the game to give Houston an early edge. Snell and Astros starter Framber Valdez did not allow a run for the next two innings before the Rays, who defeated the New York Yankees in the ALDS, tied the score in the fourth frame.
Valdez began the bottom of the inning by forcing a ground out from Mike Brosseau. Arozarena then stepped into the batter's box and fell behind 1-2 in the count. He fouled off two more pitches before he smashed the sixth offering of the exchange to center field for a 413-foot solo homer.
Snell got the Astros out in order in the top of the next inning and Valdez stayed in the game for the bottom of the fifth frame. He walked Willy Adames in the first at-bat and forced two ground outs before Zunino stepped up to the plate.
The Rays catcher smacked the first offering to center field to plate Adames for the go-ahead run.
Valdez allowed four hits and two runs in six innings for the Astros. Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2 for 4 in the win. Altuve and Alex Bregman had two hits apiece for the Astros, who swept the Oakland Athletics in the ALDS.
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The Astros battle the Rays in Game 2 at 4:07 p.m. EDT on Monday. Charlie Morton is expected to start for the Rays and Lance McCullers Jr. is on the mound for the Astros. The ALCS is being played on a neutral field in San Diego.
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upi--2020-10-12--Remdesivir study shows promise for COVID-19, but no magic bullet

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- The results of the ACTT-1 trial , which looked at the effectiveness of remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 , have finally been published .
So far the only drug that has been shown to reduce deaths from the disease has been dexamethasone , a steroid that suppresses the immune system through its anti-inflammatory effects .
Steroids have a secondary effect on the disease -- they do n't target the virus itself .
Remdesivir , on the other hand , goes straight to the cause of the disease by inhibiting the virus .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sciences , was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an `` emergency use authorization '' on May 1 .
It was recently used to treat President Donald Trump .
Gilead Sciences has claimed that the drug has significant benefits for patients -- but robust data has been lacking until now .
This makes the long-awaited results of the ACTT-1 trial important .
Having read the study , most physicians treating patients with COVID-19 will be asking themselves the same question : `` Should I be using remdesivir for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ?
The trial follows a gold-standard design of being double blind , randomized and controlled , and like most trials published in top medical journals , at first glance the outcomes are fairly impressive .
They found that patients receiving the drug improved and recovered more quickly , were less likely to progress to severe disease , were discharged from hospital sooner , and had a lower death rate of 11.4 % compared with 15.2 % in patients receiving `` usual '' treatment .
Based on these positive findings , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have the disease should receive the drug , but since it costs around $ 2,340 to treat one patient , and is likely to be in short supply in the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future , the question warrants a more considered analysis .
The use of any drug also has potentially negative consequences .
Remdesivir has not been around long enough to have a track record for safety , and the reports of side effects in COVID-19 patients continue to grow .
When we unpick the data and look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , the only patients for whom benefit was conclusively demonstrated were those who were less severely ill and receiving only supplemental oxygen rather than being on a ventilator .
It is worth remembering that ACTT-1 is a relatively small trial and sicker patients may well benefit , but it has yet to be proven .
Another interesting subgroup analysis showed that patients receiving dexamethasone showed added benefit with the addition of remdesivir , which is good news .
So when I go into my hospital this week and am confronted on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , ACTT-1 tells me that , provided I can find remdesivir on the pharmacy shelf , I should be confident to use it in any patients who are receiving oxygen alone , in the hope that they will recover sooner and , more importantly , avoid progression to needing ventilation in intensive care .
I should also continue to use dexamethasone as normal , expecting added benefit .
The study also tells me that I should not shut the doors to the intensive care unit just yet .
By prescribing remdesivir on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 1 in 10 patients will continue to deteriorate and die .
Remdesivir is not the magic bullet .
If one exists , it has yet to be designed .
John Kinnear is head of the School of Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University .
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license .
Read the original article .

Remdesivir, which was developed by Gilead Sciences, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an "emergency use authorization" on May 1. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- The results of the ACTT-1 trial, which looked at the effectiveness of remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, have finally been published. So far the only drug that has been shown to reduce deaths from the disease has been dexamethasone, a steroid that suppresses the immune system through its anti-inflammatory effects. Steroids have a secondary effect on the disease -- they don't target the virus itself. Remdesivir, on the other hand, goes straight to the cause of the disease by inhibiting the virus. The drug, which was developed by Gilead Sciences, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an "emergency use authorization" on May 1. It was recently used to treat President Donald Trump. Advertisement
Gilead Sciences has claimed that the drug has significant benefits for patients -- but robust data has been lacking until now. This makes the long-awaited results of the ACTT-1 trial important. Having read the study, most physicians treating patients with COVID-19 will be asking themselves the same question: "Should I be using remdesivir for my patients?"
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Who should get it?
The trial follows a gold-standard design of being double blind, randomized and controlled, and like most trials published in top medical journals, at first glance the outcomes are fairly impressive. They found that patients receiving the drug improved and recovered more quickly, were less likely to progress to severe disease, were discharged from hospital sooner, and had a lower death rate of 11.4% compared with 15.2% in patients receiving "usual" treatment.
Based on these positive findings, it would be tempting to conclude that all patients who have the disease should receive the drug, but since it costs around $2,340 to treat one patient, and is likely to be in short supply in the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future, the question warrants a more considered analysis.
The use of any drug also has potentially negative consequences. Remdesivir has not been around long enough to have a track record for safety, and the reports of side effects in COVID-19 patients continue to grow.
When we unpick the data and look at analyses of smaller groups (subgroup analyses), the only patients for whom benefit was conclusively demonstrated were those who were less severely ill and receiving only supplemental oxygen rather than being on a ventilator. It is worth remembering that ACTT-1 is a relatively small trial and sicker patients may well benefit, but it has yet to be proven. Another interesting subgroup analysis showed that patients receiving dexamethasone showed added benefit with the addition of remdesivir, which is good news.
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No magic bullet
So when I go into my hospital this week and am confronted on the wards with patients who are ill with COVID-19, ACTT-1 tells me that, provided I can find remdesivir on the pharmacy shelf, I should be confident to use it in any patients who are receiving oxygen alone, in the hope that they will recover sooner and, more importantly, avoid progression to needing ventilation in intensive care. I should also continue to use dexamethasone as normal, expecting added benefit.
The study also tells me that I should not shut the doors to the intensive care unit just yet. By prescribing remdesivir on top of applying the best treatment available, 1 in 10 patients will continue to deteriorate and die. Remdesivir is not the magic bullet. If one exists, it has yet to be designed.
John Kinnear is head of the School of Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.


upi--2020-10-12--Washington's Alex Smith sacked six times in return from life-threatening injury

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- The Los Angeles Rams sacked Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith six times in his first game since he sustained a life-threatening leg injury in 2018 .
`` That 's the one thing we could n't see in training camp was whether or not he could take the hit , '' Washington coach Ron Rivera told reporters after the 30-10 loss on Sunday in Landover , Md .
`` He handled it very well .
He 's done a great job and it 's a hell of a story . ''
Smith completed 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not throw a touchdown or an interception in the setback .
He began the year as Washington 's third-string quarterback , but was elevated into the No .
2 role after Week 4 .
Washington starter Kyle Allen was forced out of the game just before halftime due to an arm injury .
Allen sustained his arm injury when he was sacked by Jalen Ramsey 2:21 before halftime .
Smith then completed a six-yard pass to J.D .
McKissic on his first pass attempt since he broke the fibula and tibia in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
His long road back to the field included 17 surgeries and a life-threatening infection .
`` I 'd be lying if I said there were n't a lot of days I did n't think it was going to happen , '' Smith said of his return .
`` You 've just got to keep pushing through .
`` I always felt when I had my darkest moments , there was always something around the corner that happened and I kept plugging along .
... And for me the biggest ones were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting on the field and knowing I can do it and doing it consistently . ''
Smith threw an incomplete pass on his next attempt before he was sacked by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald .
Smith led Washington to a field goal on his next drive .
`` The first hit felt good , '' Smith said .
`` It was nice to know that I was fine out there .
It was nice to knock the cobwebs off . ''
Smith went on to take two more sacks from Donald , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jachai Polite and failed to lead a single scoring drive in the second half .
The Rams outgained the Rams 429 to 108 in total yards .
Los Angeles held Washington to 70 passing yards and 38 rushing yards .
Washington allowed eight sacks in the loss .
Allen completed 9 of 13 passes for 74 yards before his departure .
He was cleared to return to the game , but stayed on the sideline for the second half .
Allen is expected to return to his starting role going forward .
Rams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passes for 309 yards , two touchdowns and an interception .
Reeder had seven tackles a three sacks in the win .
Donald had four sacks and a forced fumble .
`` It was great to be out there , '' Smith said .
`` The feeling , the range of emotions -- the good and the bad -- is why I fought so hard to come back .
I think sometimes you can take it for granted , and certainly being away from it for a couple of years , I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be back in it rolling , and like I said , we 'll look at the film and get better and keep moving forward . ''
The Rams ( 4-1 ) face the San Francisco 49ers at 8:20 p.m. EDT on Sunday in Santa Clara , Calif. Washington ( 1-4 ) battles the New York Giants at 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford , N.J .

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) sacked quarterback Alex Smith (11) three times in a win over the Washington Football Team on Sunday in Landover, Md. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Rams sacked Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith six times in his first game since he sustained a life-threatening leg injury in 2018. "That's the one thing we couldn't see in training camp was whether or not he could take the hit," Washington coach Ron Rivera told reporters after the 30-10 loss on Sunday in Landover, Md. Advertisement
"He handled it very well. He's done a great job and it's a hell of a story."
Smith completed 9 of 17 passes for 37 yards and did not throw a touchdown or an interception in the setback.
He began the year as Washington's third-string quarterback, but was elevated into the No. 2 role after Week 4. Washington starter Kyle Allen was forced out of the game just before halftime due to an arm injury.
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Allen sustained his arm injury when he was sacked by Jalen Ramsey 2:21 before halftime.
Smith then completed a six-yard pass to J.D. McKissic on his first pass attempt since he broke the fibula and tibia in his right leg on Nov. 18, 2018. His long road back to the field included 17 surgeries and a life-threatening infection.
"I'd be lying if I said there weren't a lot of days I didn't think it was going to happen," Smith said of his return. "You've just got to keep pushing through.
"I always felt when I had my darkest moments, there was always something around the corner that happened and I kept plugging along. ... And for me the biggest ones were the last six to eight weeks, getting on the field and knowing I can do it and doing it consistently."
Smith threw an incomplete pass on his next attempt before he was sacked by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Smith led Washington to a field goal on his next drive.
"The first hit felt good," Smith said. "It was nice to know that I was fine out there. It was nice to knock the cobwebs off."
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Smith went on to take two more sacks from Donald, two from Troy Reeder and another from Jachai Polite and failed to lead a single scoring drive in the second half.
The Rams outgained the Rams 429 to 108 in total yards. Los Angeles held Washington to 70 passing yards and 38 rushing yards. Washington allowed eight sacks in the loss.
Allen completed 9 of 13 passes for 74 yards before his departure. He was cleared to return to the game, but stayed on the sideline for the second half. Allen is expected to return to his starting role going forward.
Rams quarterback Jared Goff completed 21 of 30 passes for 309 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Reeder had seven tackles a three sacks in the win. Donald had four sacks and a forced fumble.
Alex Smith was back under center for the first time in 693 days. And it was an incredible moment @WashingtonNFL pic.twitter.com/UYd1mV1osS— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 11, 2020
"It was great to be out there," Smith said. "The feeling, the range of emotions -- the good and the bad -- is why I fought so hard to come back. I think sometimes you can take it for granted, and certainly being away from it for a couple of years, I've missed it.
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"It was good to be back in it rolling, and like I said, we'll look at the film and get better and keep moving forward."
The Rams (4-1) face the San Francisco 49ers at 8:20 p.m. EDT on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif. Washington (1-4) battles the New York Giants at 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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upi--2020-10-12--AstraZeneca, U.S. gov't sign deal for COVID-19 antibody treatment

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has reached a $ 486 million deal with the U.S. government to supply as many as 100,000 doses of its experimental COVID-19 antibody treatment , if it 's ultimately approved .
Under the terms of the agreement , the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will supply the funding as part of the Trump administration 's Operation Warp Speed effort to quickly develop potential vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 .
AstraZeneca 's AZD7442 treatment is a combination , or `` cocktail , '' of antibody drugs similar to the formula @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to President Donald Trump last week .
Neither have yet been approved for general use by the Food and Drug Administration .
Eli Lilly is also seeking FDA approval for an antibody treatment for COVID-19 .
In addition to procuring doses of AZD7442 , the HHS funding will go to a pair of upcoming final-phase clinical trials involving more than 6,000 participants at sites in the United States and overseas , the drugmaker said .
`` This agreement with the U.S. government will help accelerate the development of our long-acting antibody combination which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-lasting effect in both preventing and treating COVID-19 infections , '' AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said in a statement .
`` We will be evaluating the [ antibody ] combination in different settings from prophylaxis , to outpatient treatment to hospitalization , with a focus on helping the most vulnerable people . ''
Under the deal , the doses would be distributed beginning later this year .
A separate agreement includes an option for another 1 million doses next year .

The drugmaker's antibody cocktail for COVID-19 will soon begin late-stage clinical trials, the company said. File Photo by Drago Prvulovic/EPA
Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has reached a $486 million deal with the U.S. government to supply as many as 100,000 doses of its experimental COVID-19 antibody treatment, if it's ultimately approved. Under the terms of the agreement, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will supply the funding as part of the Trump administration's Operation Warp Speed effort to quickly develop potential vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Advertisement
AstraZeneca's AZD7442 treatment is a combination, or "cocktail," of antibody drugs similar to the formula under development by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and given to President Donald Trump last week.
Neither have yet been approved for general use by the Food and Drug Administration. Eli Lilly is also seeking FDA approval for an antibody treatment for COVID-19.
In addition to procuring doses of AZD7442, the HHS funding will go to a pair of upcoming final-phase clinical trials involving more than 6,000 participants at sites in the United States and overseas, the drugmaker said.
"This agreement with the U.S. government will help accelerate the development of our long-acting antibody combination which has the potential to provide immediate and long-lasting effect in both preventing and treating COVID-19 infections," AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said in a statement.
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"We will be evaluating the [antibody] combination in different settings from prophylaxis, to outpatient treatment to hospitalization, with a focus on helping the most vulnerable people."
Under the deal, the doses would be distributed beginning later this year. A separate agreement includes an option for another 1 million doses next year.


upi--2020-10-12--Look: Drake celebrates son Adonis' third birthday: 'Young stunna'

Oct. 12 ( UPI ) -- Drake celebrated on Instagram his son Adonis ' third birthday , along with Adonis ' mother Sophie Brussaux .
`` Young Stunna , '' Drake said on Sunday alongside a photo of himself smiling at Adonis who is sitting on the floor .
The rapper set up multiple black , white and silver balloons for Adonis who is sporting a full head of curly blonde hair in the photo .
Brussaux , on Sunday , uploaded multiple photos of herself with Adonis including images of herself at the hospital after giving birth to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was finally meeting you for the first time , after a long 24-hr labour .
I 'm so proud of the little man you 're becoming , I love you more than life .
The is YOURS !
We did that @ champagnepapi , '' Brussaux said as she tagged Drake .
Drake , in September , posted a photo of Adonis heading off to his first day of school .
He released the first images of Adonis in March after confirming that he is a father on 2018 song `` Emotionless .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ music video for single `` Laugh Now Cry Later '' featuring Lil Durk .
The track is set to appear on his next studio album titled Certified Lover Boy .

Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Drake celebrated on Instagram his son Adonis' third birthday, along with Adonis' mother Sophie Brussaux.
"Young Stunna," Drake said on Sunday alongside a photo of himself smiling at Adonis who is sitting on the floor.
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The rapper set up multiple black, white and silver balloons for Adonis who is sporting a full head of curly blonde hair in the photo.
Brussaux, on Sunday, uploaded multiple photos of herself with Adonis including images of herself at the hospital after giving birth to him.
"Three years ago, I was finally meeting you for the first time, after a long 24-hr labour. I'm so proud of the little man you're becoming, I love you more than life. The is YOURS! We did that @champagnepapi," Brussaux said as she tagged Drake.
Drake, in September, posted a photo of Adonis heading off to his first day of school. He released the first images of Adonis in March after confirming that he is a father on 2018 song "Emotionless."
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Drake released in August his latest music video for single "Laugh Now Cry Later" featuring Lil Durk. The track is set to appear on his next studio album titled Certified Lover Boy.