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Coast Guard rescues Three COVID-19 deaths; total six individuals from active cases decline continues sinking boat Virus warning TDT | Manama ix people were rescued WHO chief cautions there may never be a ‘silver bullet’ for Sfrom deep water after their boat sustained damage COVID-19; urges to maintain ‘basics of public health’ and was about to sink, the Ministry of Interior reported last night. tifying how the virus entered The ministry said that the human species. Coast Guard patrols managed Their scoping mission is now to save the six individuals fol- complete, said Tedros. lowing an accident that led to “The WHO advance team damage on their boat, which that travelled to China has now resulted in seawater seeping concluded their mission,” he into the vessel. The incident said. Tedros said WHO and Chi- was said to have taken place nese experts had agreed the in the marine area near the terms of reference and a pro- Dry Dock. The Coast Guard gramme of work for a WHO-led reported they received a dis- international team of scientists tress call from a boat with six and researchers from around people on board. Patrols were the world. able to respond immediately “Epidemiological studies and pull the individuals out will begin in Wuhan to identify of their vessel. They were the potential source of infec- brought back to shore while tion of the early cases,” he said. their boat was towed. Following the incident, Working backwards ers and 178 contacts of active the Coast Guard called on Scientists believe the killer Health Ministry cases. There were zero new all seafarers to adhere to all A representative image showing a man walking past a poster advertising virus jumped from animals to reports• 341 additional travel-related cases. regulations and to operate coronavirus precautionary measures humans, possibly from a mar- The new active cases their automatic identifica- ket in the city of Wuhan selling recoveries from brought the overall number of tion devices. It added that it is AFP | Geneva we are all in this together”. exotic animals for meat. COVID-19 yesterday, confirmed registered cases in available around the clock for Infections are surging in WHO emergencies director bringing the Kingdom’s Bahrain to 41,835, dating back any assistance on 17-700000 he World Health Organ- some countries around the Michael Ryan paid tribute to to when the first case was re- or through the hotline 994. isation (WHO) said yes- world, but Tedros insisted the work already done by Chi- total discharged to ported in February of this year. Tterday it had completed that, however bad the situa - nese experts but stressed that more than 39,000 There were also 341 addi- the groundwork in China to tion was, past examples such the search for the disease’s or- individuals tional recoveries from COV- Kuwait PM assures probe the origins of the new as South Korea showed it could igin would require much deep- ID-19 yesterday, bringing the coronavirus—as it warned there be turned around. er study. “There are gaps in the TDT | Manama Kingdom’s total number of dis- cabinet of Emir’s might never be a “silver bullet” “When leaders step up and epidemiologic landscape, and charged individuals to more for COVID-19. work intensely with their pop- what is required is going to be than 39,000 at 39,007. health WHO chief Tedros Adhanom ulations, this disease can be a much more extensive, retro- he coronavirus (COV- Following those recoveries, Reuters | Cairo Ghebreyesus urged govern- brought under control,” he spective epidemiologic study ID-19) took three lives the current total of active cases ments and citizens to focus on said. to look at those first cases and Tin Bahrain yesterday, continued to drop, as the num- uwait’s prime minis- known basic steps to suppress clusters in Wuhan and to fully the Ministry of Health report- ber went to 2,678. Of these, 48 Kter assured the cabinet the pandemic, such as testing, China mission understand the links between ed. are in critical condition and yesterday of the 91-year-old contact tracing, maintaining The coronavirus has killed those cases,” he said. The deceased included a 75 are receiving treatment. Emir’s health, which he said physical distance, and wearing over 690,000 people and in - From there, “we can then 43-year-old expatriate wom- The remaining 2,630 cases are had remarkably improved, a mask. fected at least 18.3 million determine at what point, in an, a 52-year-old Bahraini man, stable. Kuwait’s Council of Minis- “We all hope to have a num- since the outbreak emerged in Wuhan or elsewhere, the and a 68-year-old expatriate The total tests conducted in ters said in a tweet. ber of effective vaccines that Wuhan in China last Decem- animal-species barrier was man. Bahrain increased to 850,648. Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ah- can help prevent people from ber, according to a tally from breached”. Their passing brought the mad Al Sabah is in the US infection,” Tedros told a virtual official sources compiled by Ryan said that without de- total coronavirus-related completing medical treat- press conference. AFP. tailed investigations, the search deaths in the Kingdom to 150. ment following surgery for “However, there’s no silver The WHO began pressing would be like looking for a nee- The Health Ministry ex- an unspecified condition in bullet at the moment—and China in early May to invite in dle in a haystack. pressed its condolences to the Kuwait. there might never be. its experts to help investigate “The real trick is to go to the victims’ families. “The basics of public health” the animal origins of COVID-19. human clusters that occurred Meanwhile, the ministry an- is178 the number of new are most effective for now, The UN health agency sent first and then to work your way nounced early this morning BAHRAIN infections reported Tedros added, saying that an epidemiologist and an ani- back, systematically looking that out of 7,656 COVID-19 tests yesterday from wearing a mask in particular mal health specialist to Beijing for that first signal” where the conducted yesterday, 299 new contacts of active was sending a “powerful mes- on July 10 to lay the ground- virus jumped species, the Irish cases were detected. These coronavirus cases TOTAL CASES sage to those around you that work for a probe aimed at iden- epidemiologist said. included 121 expatriate work- 41,835 RENAISSANCE DAM DILEMMA ACTIVE CASES 2,678 DEATHS Nile basin countries resume talks over disputed dam 150 AP | Cairo sance Dam’s 74 billion-cu - Egypt, which depends on the Egypt and into the Mediterra- irrigation ministry. DISCHARGED hree key Nile basin coun- bic-metre reservoir. Nile River to supply its booming nean Sea. Ethiopian Prime Minister tries resumed their ne- Ethiopia’s announcement population of 100 million peo- Irrigation ministers of Egypt, Abiy Ahmed attributed the 39,007 gotiations yesterday to sparked fear and confusion ple with fresh water, asserts the Sudan and Ethiopia took part reservoir’s filling to the tor - NEW CASES T resolve a years-long dispute downstream in Sudan and dam poses an existential threat. in yesterday’s talks, which rential rains flooding the Blue over the operation and filling of Egypt. Both Khartoum and Cai- Sudan, between the two were held online amid the Nile—something that occurred 299 a giant hydroelectric dam that ro have repeatedly rejected the countries, says the project coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- naturally, “without bothering CRITICAL Ethiopia is building on the Blue filling of the massive reservoir could endanger its own dams— demic. The virtual meeting was or hurting anyone else.” Nile, officials said. without reaching a deal among though it stands to benefit also attended by officials from However, Egypt’s Irrigation 48 The talks came a day after the Nile basin countries. from the Ethiopian dam—in- the African Union and South Minister Mohammed Ab - 210 fils (includes VAT) tens of thousands of Ethiopians Ethiopia says the dam will cluding having access to cheap Africa, the current chairman del-Atty said the filling, with- flooded the streets of their cap- provide electricity to millions electricity and reduced flood- of the regional block, said Su- out “consultations and coor- ital Addis Ababa in a govern - of its nearly 110 million citizens, ing. The confluence of the Blue dan’s Irrigation Minister Yasir dination” with downstream ment-backed rally to celebrate help bring them out of poverty, Nile and the White Nile near Abbas. Officials from the US countries, sent “negative indi- the first stage of the filling of and also make the country a Khartoum forms the Nile River and the European Union were cations that show Ethiopian un- the Grand Ethiopian Renais- major power exporter. that then flows the length of also in attendance, said Egypt’s willingness to reach a fair deal”. TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2020 02

Interfaith summer programme to be held in Rome HH Shaikh Khalid launches TDT | Manama he second edition of the Tsummer programme of the King Hamad Chair in In- terfaith Dialogue and Peace- talent competition ful Co-Existence will be held from August 31 to September 5, the King Hamad Global TDT | Manama Centre for Peaceful Co-existence has announced. “Your Talent at Home” The programme will take competition is being or- place at Sapienza University Agansied for Bahrain’s The ‘Your Talent at Home’ $60,000 of Rome in Italy. youth. competition comes as part of is the amount of prize Students from Bahraini This follows the directives of our initiatives implementing the money directed by universities and well-reput- Supreme Council for Youth and HH Shaikh Khalid to ed European institutions will Sports first deputy chairman and directives of His Majesty King allocate for the contest’s take part in the programme, Bahrain Olympic Committee Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to embrace winners which will enable them to president His Highness Shaikh young Bahrainis and encourage broaden the scope of their Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, them to unleash their talents and knowledge about the histori- who has instructed his media of- creativities in various fields, to cal, cultural and social aspects fice to organise the event. reflect a perfect image of Bahrainis’ event and showcase their talents.” of religions and study them It is part of HH Shaikh Khalid’s great capabilities and potentials. The “Your Talent at Home” from the perspectives of di- initiatives that aim to support competition will cover acting, alogue, peace, acceptance of young Bahrainis, and HH Shaikh HH SHAIKH KHALID BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA singing, performing, magic, others, and mutual respect. Khalid has ordered to allocate strumming, painting and acro- The programme is in line prizes worth more than $60,000 the directives of His Majesty Furthermore, HH Shaikh tancing measure in an effort to batics. with the vision of His Majesty for the winners. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Khalid revealed that this an- mitigate the virus’ spread. The event will feature two cate- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal- On this occasion, HH Shaikh to embrace young Bahrainis and nouncement was made in support “The event represents an ide- gories: the first one of which is for ifa to enhance the role of the Khalid commented: “We have encourage them to unleash their of the decisions of the Nation- al platform for young people to people aged 16 and above, and the youth in fostering tolerance instructed our media office to talents and creativities in various al Taskforce for Combatting the invest their energies in the right other for those aged 15 and below. and peaceful co-existence by organise ‘Your Talent at Home’ fields, to reflect a perfect image of Coronavirus (COVID-19), led by way,” HH Shaikh Khalid indicated. Registration for the event opens instilling the most sublime competition, which comes as part Bahrainis’ great capabilities and His Royal Highness the Crown “I invite all young people in today and continues until August humanitarian concepts in of our initiatives implementing potentials.” Prince, to cement the social-dis- Bahrain to participate in this 15. them. Health Ministry continues training on dealing with COVID-19

TDT | Manama the coronavirus (COVID-19) for the Health Ministry’s keenness measures taken by the Kingdom best means to deal with active with the aim of qualifying their health professionals, including to ensure the safety of patients, to limit the spread of COVID-19. cases. personnel on ways to deal with The Ministry of Health has doctors, nurses, support staff, visitors and employees, develop They focused on infection The Health Ministry has active or suspected cases, as well held further training sessions and other specialists. its services, and strengthen com- control such as ways to prevent held training sessions for var- as on ways to protect themselves and workshops on dealing with The courses are in line with mitment to the precautionary COVID-19 transmission, and the ious health care departments from contracting the virus. HM THE KING’S ECONOMIC ADVISOR RECEIVES

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SCW youth committee holds Going green! ‘Life Experience’ activity

The Works Minister and other officials during their inspection of land being developed as a green area A screenshot of the activity taking place

Works Ministry TDT | Manama also spoke about how he man - their most important lessons in carrying• out integrated ages to overcome this difficult overcoming challenges. he Supreme Council for stage with hope, faith and per- The SCW youth committee plan for afforestation TWomen’s youth committee sistence, in light of the family was formed in 2003, based on and beautification work held a video conference for one support he receives—especially the directives of Her Royal in several locations of its activities entitled “Life from his mother, his greatest Highness Princess Sabeeka bint across Bahrain Experience”. supporter—who has helped him Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His This is part of the commit - overcome many obstacles and Majesty the King andSCW pres- tee’s continued virtual activ - lead a normal life. ident, to care for young men and TDT | Manama ities amidst the current cir - The idea of the committee’s women, and enable and provide cumstances being faced due “Life Experience” activity is to them with the necessary skills he Ministry of Works, The Works Minister and other officials conduct a trial run of a water fountain to the coronavirus ( COVID-19) highlight inspirational commu- that qualify them to support the Municipalities Affairs project at Al Farouq intersection pandemic. nity experiences and identify national development process. Tand Urban Planning During the activity, com- is proceeding with its imple - 22,000 square metres, with a mittee member Eng Ali Talfat mentation of an integrated DID green area designated at about spoke on his experiences in scheme to intensify the af - 12,000sqm for a plan to in - dealing with multiple sclero - The aim of the Supreme Council forestation and beautification crease the cultivation of trees. sis, with the participation of 40 for Women’s youth committee’s work at a number of locations KNOW The project is one of the young men and women from “Life Experience” activity is to across the Kingdom. most important within the the committee. highlight inspirational community Works Minister Eng Essam ministry’s plan to afforest and He reviewed the biggest chal- DON’T MISS IT experiences and identify their bin Abdullah Khalaf said that Afforestation is the beautify locations across Bah- lenges he has faced since he was most important lessons in over- the ministry, within its nation- rain, the Works Minister said. diagnosed with the disease and al tree-planting strategy, has process of introducing He also inspected the aes - how he adapted to the situation coming challenges developed a plan of action to trees and tree seed- thetic situation along a num - while studying engineering. He increase the green areas and lings to an area that ber of streets and directed for beautify several intersections, has previously not the expansion of green areas, bridges, streets and public been forested. It can the habilitation and renova - squares. be done through tree tion of fountains, and devel - This follows the gov - oping irrigation systems and Coast Guard: Maritime area southwest of Bahrain prohibited ernment’s work pro - planting and seeding, naturally or artificial- reservoirs, with the aim of TDT | Manama southwest of Bahrain yesterday. gramme, headed by His beautifying these locations. is a prohibited area for The Coast Guard Royal Highness the Prime ly. Afforestation is The Works Minister he Coast Guard has all seafarers for three called upon all to be Minister Prince Khalifa bin highly important to stressed the ministry’s con - Tannounced that the months. cautious and not to come close Salman Al Khalifa. maintain biodiversity tinued efforts to promote sus- maritime area in the This ban came into effect to the area for their safety. The Works Minis - and ecological bal- tainable urban development to ter conducted a visit to a ances, and to prevent improve the environment and few areas where the pro - global warming, soil increase green areas. ject is being carried out. He noted that the ministry He inspected a number of in- erosion and pollution continues to implement its tersections and streets to de - programmes related to agri - termine the aesthetic situation Shawkia Humaidan, Capital cultural and beautification for afforestation and for the Municipality director general work, which also aim to en - development of the required Eng Mohammad Al Sahli, and hance the quality and effi - irrigation system. other officials. ciency of services provided to The Works Minister was ac- During an inspection at Al citizens and residents. companied by the ministry’s Farouq intersection, a trial The Works Min - Municipal Affairs undersec - run of a water fountain project ister added that the retary Eng Shaikh Moham - was carried out. The Works ministry’s strategy of carrying med bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Minister explained that the out street beautification also and Joint Municipal Services project is being developed on contributes to helping pre - assistant undersecretary Eng an area estimated at about serve the environment.

Bahraini honoured for returning misplaced cash

The Northern Governor presents a token of appreciation to Al Aswad in the presence of other officials

TDT | Manama at a National Bank of Bahrain The honoring was attended (NBB) machine. Al Aswad hand- by Deputy Northern Governor orthern Governor Ali bin ed over the amount to a nearby Brigadier Khaled bin Rabia Si - NAl Shaikh Abdulhussain Al police station. nan Al Dossary, Northern Gov- Asfour has honoured Bahraini The Northern Governor ex - ernorate Police Directorate di- Hassan Mohamed Al Aswad for pressed his thanks and appre - rector-general Brigadier Issa returning money he had found ciation to Al Aswad for setting bin Hassan Al Qattan, Institu - in an automatic cash deposit an example of good citizenship, tional Relations head Hisham machine in Jannusan. noting his sincerity in returning Abu Al Fath, and NBB Money Al Aswad found the money the money to the owner, which Transfers and Cash Deposit after the owner had forgotten comes out of his commitment Machines director Mohammed it while depositing the money to social responsibility. Al Saffar. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 04

Oil falls as OPEC+ set to boost output Gold retreats Microsoft nears big bet on Reuters | LONDON il prices fell yesterday from record peak TikTok after LinkedIn deal Oon fears about the economic fallout from rising COVID-19 cases around the tion and allegations of political globe and on oversupply About 11pc of US bias roil social media. Trump sets Sept worries as OPEC and its as dollar firms • Increased oversight costs ac- allies are set to wind back adults use TikTok counted for much of the 10-per- 15 deadline for output cuts in August. at least once per centage-point drop in gross Brent crude fell 18 cents, week, versus 49pc for profit margins for Facebook TikTok sale or 0.4 per cent, to $43.34 YouTube and 62pc and Alphabet over the last 3-1/2 AFP News a barrel by 1123 GMT, and years, Refinitiv data showed. US West Texas Intermedi- for Facebook, showed “Does Microsoft really want S President Donald ate (WTI) crude was down a survey last month to own an app that breeds con- UTrump said Monday that 19 cents, or 0.5 per cent, at by tech consultancy spiracy theories in tweens?” popular Chinese-owned vid- $40.06. Vorhaus Advisors. said Hank Green, YouTube star eo app TikTok would be “out In the last month, Brent and chief executive of educa- of business” in the United has been trading in a range tional media company Com- States if it did not sell its US between $41 and almost Reuters | Oakland, California plexly. He said TikTok removes operations by September 15, $45. content to maintain “a certain preferably to an American OPEC+ members have icrosoft Corp’s po- feel”, and could face public buyer. been cutting output since tential acquisition challenges over such decisions “I set a date of around Sep- May by 9.7 million barrels Mof short-video app more often under a bigger name tember 15, at which point it’s per day (bpd). From August, TikTok carries myriad risks, such as Microsoft. going to be out of business in cuts will officially taper to Gold bars are seen at the Austrian Gold and Silver Separating Plant ‘Oegussa’ thrusting it into the politically At $1.55 trillion, Microsoft the United States,” he told 7.7 million bpd until Decem- in Vienna, Austria fraught social media business is the world’s second-largest reporters. ber. and Sino-US conflict amid in- company by market capitali- “It’ll close down on Sep- Russian oil and gas con- Reuters said on Sunday the U.S. is in creased scrutiny of big-tech zation after Apple Inc but has tember 15th unless Micro- densate output increased to a new phase of the outbreak, companies. in recent years faced soft or somebody else is 9.8 m bpd on Aug. 1-2 from old hit a record high yes- with infections “extraordinar- But the deal could help less criticism than able to buy it and work out 9.37 m bpd in July, a source Gterday as fears over the ily widespread” in rural areas Microsoft build on its $27 peers over anti- a deal.” familiar with data said on economic fallout from rising as well as cities. billion purchase of LinkedIn trust, data protec- Monday. coronavirus cases bolstered Weighing on bullion, the to become a bigger player tion and China However, oil prices found its safe-haven appeal, before dollar index .DXY was up 0.3% in internet advertising now projects. some support after a survey inching lower as an uptick in against its rivals, making assets dominated by Facebook Inc deals since Satya Nadella be- showed that manufacturing the dollar fuelled some prof- priced in the U.S. unit more and Alphabet Inc’s Google. Nadella’s deals came chief executive in 2014, activity across the euro zone it-taking. expensive for holders of others Microsoft on Sunday said it Microsoft has with acquisitions including expanded for the first time Spot gold had eased 0.2 per currencies. aims to complete a deal by done sever- world-building game Minecraft since early 2019 last month. cent to $1,971.52 per ounce by Also on investors’ radars was Sept. 15 for TikTok’s al big and job-search social network 0952 GMT, after hitting a re- the new U.S. stimulus plan that US, Canada, LinkedIn. They have fared bet- cord high of $1,984.66 in early lawmakers are struggling to Australia and ter than those under prede - Asian trade. U.S. gold futures hammer out. White House New Zealand cessor Steve Ballmer, whose Chinese company files were 0.1pc higher at $1,988. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows operations. failed deals included Nokia $1.4 billion lawsuit “The dollar’s correction said on Sunday he was not op- It is likely to Oyj’s phone business. from a two-year low is taking timistic on a near-term deal for have an edge The LinkedIn acquisition in against Apple some shine off gold,” inde - coronavirus relief bill. in pricing 2016, for 50pc above its share Reuters | Shanghai pendent analyst Ross Norman Spot gold may retreat into negotiations price, was Nadella’s biggest and said. “We seem to be in a peri- a range between $1,943 and as the US is riskiest. Microsoft shares fell hinese artificial intelli- od of consolidation and we’ve $1,954 per ounce as it failed effectively 3pc when it was announced. Cgence company Shang- seen some profit-taking.” again to break resistance at forcing Tik- Microsoft has avoided an- hai Zhizhen Intelligent Net- However a move to $2,000 is $1,982, said Reuters technical Tok’s Chi- titrust and privacy scrutiny work Technology Co., Ltd., on the cards in the near-term, analyst Wang Tao. nese par- with a cautious approach also known as Xiao-i, has Norman added, with a host of Elsewhere, silver slipped ent, ByteD- to connecting LinkedIn to filed a lawsuit against Apple factors, including weaker eco- 0.6pc to $24.22 per ounce, ance, to sell other products, such as Out- Inc, alleging it has infringed nomic data and a resurgence in platinum inched up 0.1% to by threaten- look, and analysts have largely on its patents. the geopolitical spat between $907.51, while palladium rose ing to ban. viewed the deal as a success in The company is calling the United States and China, 1.1pc to $2,113.19. TikTok has terms of synergies. for 10 billion yuan ($1.43 bn) contriving to take gold higher. taken teenag- Though the COVID-19 pan- in damages and demands Rising COVID-19 cases and ers around the demic has slowed sales, Linke- that Apple cease “manufac- simmering U.S.-China ten- world by storm dIn ad revenue was among Mi- turing, using, promising to sions have dented hopes for and emerged as a crosoft’s fastest-growing over sell, selling, and importing” a swift economic recovery, significant compet- 2017-2019 as the global econo- products that infringe on driving inflows into safe-ha- itor to Facebook and my roared. the patent. ven assets such as gold, which $1,971 Google’s YouTube. Overall, LinkedIn has gen- Xiao-i argued that Apple’s has climbed about 30% so far was the price of spot gold But like rivals, Tik- erated $14.3 billion in revenue voice-recognition technolo- this year. by 0952 GMT Tok faces substantial for Microsoft through ads and gy Siri infringes on a patent COVID-19 cases have topped new costs for content subscriptions, though analysts that it applied for in 2004 18 million globally, and White moderation as the estimate it remains unprofit- and was granted in 2009. House coronavirus experts spread of misinforma- Satya Nadella able. Sanofi formally investigated over epilepsy drug Depakine

a dedicated investigative judge Sanofi has repeatedly considers the case is serious • enough to warrant an investi- said it has no intention gation. to compensate Such legal cases can take years and do not necessarily result in KNOW WHAT Reuters | Paris significant amounts of compensation in France compared to ealthcare company Sanofi other jurisdictions such as the Depakine, an epilepsy HAventis France said it had United States. drug that caused birth been placed under formal in- Sanofi has repeatedly said it malfunctions and slow vestigation on charges of man- has no intention to compensate neurological devel- slaughter over Depakine, which or take part in a state-backed opment when taken is an epilepsy drug that caused compensation mechanism for birth malfunctions and slow Depakine. during pregnancy, lost neurological development when Marine Martin, president of its patent in 1998, is taken during pregnancy. victims association APESAC, said prescribed in more Sanofi Aventis France denied on Twitter the new formal inves- than 100 countries. the charges and is challenging tigation was a “a great victory” News about the formal the merits of the investigation, for the families she represents. investigation was first it said in a written statement to France’s social affairs inspec- reported by French Reuters. tion agency IGAS has estimated “All these elements do not in In 2018 aggrieved parents protested against Sanofi. (Courtesy of BBC) that between 2006 and 2014, 425 newspa- any way prejudge the respon- to 450 babies suffered congeni- per Le sibility of the company,” Sanofi The company said it had re- garding information provided In France, being put under tal birth defects or were stillborn Monde. Aventis France said. spected all its obligations re - on Depakine. formal investigation means that following exposure to Depakine. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 04 05

Oil falls as OPEC+ Teachers protest News in brief set to boost across US over re- u Thousands output Gold retreats Microsoft nears big bet on opening schools in German of children children in northern Reuters | LONDON pandemic Germany start new became the il prices fell yesterday from record peak TikTok after LinkedIn deal schoolyear first in Europe Oon fears about the eco- to begin a new nomic fallout from rising school year on Monday, with the rest of the country watching COVID-19 cases around the tion and allegations of political anxiously as full-time classes began after months of curtailed globe and on oversupply About 11pc of US bias roil social media. Trump sets Sept hours over the coronavirus pandemic. Masks will be a daily accessory worries as OPEC and its as dollar firms • Increased oversight costs ac- for some of the 150,000 children returning to school in the Mecklenburg-Western allies are set to wind back adults use TikTok counted for much of the 10-per- 15 deadline for Pomerania region, Germany’s first state to reopen the school gates after the output cuts in August. at least once per centage-point drop in gross summer holidays. Afghan soldiers arrive during an attack on a prison in Jalalabad. Pictures courtery of Daily sabah Brent crude fell 18 cents, week, versus 49pc for profit margins for Facebook TikTok sale u Britain is on track to deliver half a UK says or 0.4 per cent, to $43.34 YouTube and 62pc and Alphabet over the last 3-1/2 AFP News Reuters | Chicago million COVID tests a day by the end of October rapid tests a barrel by 1123 GMT, and years, Refinitiv data showed. and new 90-minute tests will allow the government to US West Texas Intermedi- for Facebook, showed “Does Microsoft really want S President Donald eachers and support help accelerate a survey last month accelerate that target, Health Secretary Matt Hancock 500,000 tests ate (WTI) crude was down to own an app that breeds con- UTrump said Monday that Tstaff at more than 35 said yesterday. Millions of COVID-19 tests able to detect 19 cents, or 0.5 per cent, at by tech consultancy spiracy theories in tweens?” popular Chinese-owned vid- IS storm Afghan jail school districts across the the virus within 90 minutes will be rolled out to British a day target $40.06. Vorhaus Advisors. said Hank Green, YouTube star eo app TikTok would be “out United States yesterday are hospitals, care homes and laboratories to boost capacity in the coming months, In the last month, Brent and chief executive of educa- of business” in the United protesting the re-opening Hancock said. They will comprise 5.8 million tests using DNA and 450,000 swab has been trading in a range tional media company Com- States if it did not sell its US Hundreds of prisoners freed, atleast 29 killed of schools while COVID-19 tests. between $41 and almost Reuters | Oakland, California plexly. He said TikTok removes operations by September 15, is surging in many parts of $45. content to maintain “a certain preferably to an American talks were slated to start in labad. Assadullah Orakzai was the country. u India’s interior minister and the chiefs of two big states have been OPEC+ members have icrosoft Corp’s po- feel”, and could face public buyer. IS’s news outlet March, but were delayed amid involved in several deadly at- They are demanding been cutting output since tential acquisition challenges over such decisions “I set a date of around Sep- • political infighting in Kabul tacks against Afghan security in-person classes not be hospitalized with COVID-19 as the May by 9.7 million barrels of short-video app more often under a bigger name tember 15, at which point it’s Amaq said its fighters and as an agreed prisoner swap forces, the National Director of held until scientific data country’s daily cases topped 50,000 M for a fifth straight day yesterday. The per day (bpd). From August, TikTok carries myriad risks, such as Microsoft. going to be out of business in were behind the rai dragged on. Security said Saturday. supports it, safety protocols country reported 52,972 new confirmed cuts will officially taper to Gold bars are seen at the Austrian Gold and Silver Separating Plant ‘Oegussa’ thrusting it into the politically At $1.55 trillion, Microsoft the United States,” he told Both Kabul and the Taliban Nangarhar province has seen such as lower class sizes and infections in the past 24 hours, taking the 7.7 million bpd until Decem- in Vienna, Austria fraught social media business is the world’s second-largest reporters. have signalled they could be some deadly IS attacks this year virus testing are established, AFP| Kabul total to 1.8 million - the third highest in the world after the United States and ber. and Sino-US conflict amid in- company by market capitali- “It’ll close down on Sep- ready to start talks after Eid, including a May 12 suicide and schools are staffed with Russian oil and gas con- Reuters said on Sunday the U.S. is in creased scrutiny of big-tech zation after Apple Inc but has tember 15th unless Micro- and the Afghan government on bomb that killed 32 mourners adequate numbers of coun- Brazil - data from India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare showed yesterday. densate output increased to a new phase of the outbreak, companies. in recent years faced soft or somebody else is t least 29 people have Sunday offered to extend the at a funeral for a police com- selors and nurses, according With 771 new deaths, the COVID-19 disease has now killed 38,135 people in India, 9.8 m bpd on Aug. 1-2 from old hit a record high yes- with infections “extraordinar- But the deal could help less criticism than able to buy it and work out been killed in a raid ceasefire. mander. to a website set up for the including that of a minister on Sunday in the most-populous state of Uttar Pradesh. 9.37 m bpd in July, a source Gterday as fears over the ily widespread” in rural areas Microsoft build on its $27 peers over anti- a deal.” on an Afghan prison The insurgents have not for- The IS attacks continue demonstrations. A u familiar with data said on economic fallout from rising as well as cities. billion purchase of LinkedIn trust, data protec- claimed by the Islamic State mally responded. despite government officials On Twitter, the Milwau- The government will act if the We will act Monday. coronavirus cases bolstered Weighing on bullion, the to become a bigger player tion and China group, officials said yesterday, claiming last year that the kee Teachers’ Education As- coronavirus spreads through London as Ongoing attack if virus spreads However, oil prices found its safe-haven appeal, before dollar index .DXY was up 0.3% in internet advertising now projects. as the country waited to see if a group’s Afghan branch had sociation showed protesters it has done in other parts of Britain, junior in London, says some support after a survey inching lower as an uptick in against its rivals, making assets dominated by Facebook Inc deals since Satya Nadella be- government ceasefire with the In Jalalabad, Nangarhar gov- been completely defeated in making fake gravestones business minister Nadhim Zahawi said yesterday. “If we UK showed that manufacturing the dollar fuelled some prof- priced in the U.S. unit more and Alphabet Inc’s Google. Nadella’s deals came chief executive in 2014, Taliban would rupture after its ernor’s spokesman Attaullah Nangarhar. that said “Here lies a third see the virus spreading in a particular way in London, as activity across the euro zone it-taking. expensive for holders of others Microsoft on Sunday said it Microsoft has with acquisitions including formal expiration. Khogyani told AFP that gunman Some local officials have, grade student from Green we’ve seen in Manchester and West Yorkshire where it’s spreading through people expanded for the first time Spot gold had eased 0.2 per currencies. aims to complete a deal by done sever- world-building game Minecraft Fighting was still raging at remained holed up at the prison however, cautioned that ele- Bay who caught COVID at coming into another person’s home, then we will discuss that... and we will not since early 2019 last month. cent to $1,971.52 per ounce by Also on investors’ radars was Sept. 15 for TikTok’s al big and job-search social network the jail in the eastern city of a day after the raid began. ments of the group remained. school” and “RIP Grandma hesitate to act,” he told LBC radio. 0952 GMT, after hitting a re- the new U.S. stimulus plan that US, Canada, LinkedIn. They have fared bet- Jalalabad, where some 1,700 Khogyani said spe- caught COVID helping grand Virgin u Space tourism cord high of $1,984.66 in early lawmakers are struggling to Australia and ter than those under prede - IS and Taliban inmates were cial forces had so far kids with homework.” company Virgin Galactic Asian trade. U.S. gold futures hammer out. White House New Zealand cessor Steve Ballmer, whose being held. cleared four floors Teachers are also de - seeks to revive yesterday announced a Chinese company files were 0.1pc higher at $1,988. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows operations. failed deals included Nokia IS’s news outlet Amaq said its of a five-storey manding financial help for supersonic partnership with engine- $1.4 billion lawsuit “The dollar’s correction said on Sunday he was not op- It is likely to Oyj’s phone business. fighters were behind the raid, building outside parents in need, including commercial maker Rolls-Royce to build from a two-year low is taking timistic on a near-term deal for have an edge The LinkedIn acquisition in which saw hundreds of inmates the prison where rent and mortgage assis- flight a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times against Apple some shine off gold,” inde - coronavirus relief bill. in pricing 2016, for 50pc above its share escape before many of them several attackers tance, a moratorium on the speed of sound. The aircraft would travel at Mach 3 -- Reuters | Shanghai pendent analyst Ross Norman Spot gold may retreat into negotiations price, was Nadella’s biggest and were recaptured. had been holed up evictions and foreclosures rather than the Mach 2 speed of Concorde, the pioneering jet that operated from said. “We seem to be in a peri- a range between $1,943 and as the US is riskiest. Microsoft shares fell The ongoing attack was Af- since Sunday and cash assistance. 1976 to 2003. hinese artificial intelli- od of consolidation and we’ve $1,954 per ounce as it failed effectively 3pc when it was announced. ghanistan’s most violent in- night. President Donald Trump u Lebanon’s president and prime minister signed Lebanon Cgence company Shang- seen some profit-taking.” again to break resistance at forcing Tik- Microsoft has avoided an- cident since the Taliban and The has made school re-open- decrees accepting the resignation of Foreign Minister hai Zhizhen Intelligent Net- However a move to $2,000 is $1,982, said Reuters technical Tok’s Chi- titrust and privacy scrutiny Afghan security forces held a raid ings for classroom instruc- Nassif Hitti on Monday and appointing Charbel Wehbe to appoints work Technology Co., Ltd., on the cards in the near-term, analyst Wang Tao. nese par- with a cautious approach three-day ceasefire over the Eid came a tion, as they normally would replace him, the presidency said on its Twitter account. president’s also known as Xiao-i, has Norman added, with a host of Elsewhere, silver slipped ent, ByteD- to connecting LinkedIn to al-Adha festival which ended day after in August and September, Wehbe is the diplomatic adviser of President Michel Aoun. diplomatic filed a lawsuit against Apple factors, including weaker eco- 0.6pc to $24.22 per ounce, ance, to sell other products, such as Out- Sunday. the country’s part of his re-election cam- The decrees were later read out by the cabinet’s secretary adviser as Inc, alleging it has infringed nomic data and a resurgence in platinum inched up 0.1% to by threaten- look, and analysts have largely IS was not part of that truce intelligence paign. general in remarks broadcast by local media. on its patents. the geopolitical spat between $907.51, while palladium rose ing to ban. viewed the deal as a success in which Afghan authorities hope agency an - new foreign The company is calling the United States and China, 1.1pc to $2,113.19. TikTok has terms of synergies. will pave the way for peace nounced the minister for 10 billion yuan ($1.43 bn) contriving to take gold higher. taken teenag- Though the COVID-19 pan- talks with the Taliban as soon killing of a in damages and demands Rising COVID-19 cases and ers around the demic has slowed sales, Linke- as this week. top IS com- that Apple cease “manufac- simmering U.S.-China ten- world by storm dIn ad revenue was among Mi- Under a deal signed by the mander Global Countries worst affected turing, using, promising to sions have dented hopes for and emerged as a crosoft’s fastest-growing over Taliban and the United States near sell, selling, and importing” a swift economic recovery, significant compet- 2017-2019 as the global econo- in February, the “intra-Afghan” Jala- Covid-19 Cases: Country Total cases New deaths Total Deaths products that infringe on driving inflows into safe-ha- itor to Facebook and my roared. the patent. ven assets such as gold, which Google’s YouTube. Overall, LinkedIn has gen- $1,971 1 USA 4,827,843 +130 158,495 Xiao-i argued that Apple’s has climbed about 30% so far was the price of spot gold But like rivals, Tik- erated $14.3 billion in revenue 18,344,776 voice-recognition technolo- this year. by 0952 GMT Tok faces substantial for Microsoft through ads and Deaths 2 Brazil 2,736,298 +96 94,226 gy Siri infringes on a patent COVID-19 cases have topped new costs for content subscriptions, though analysts WHO urges Harry Potter-theme protest that it applied for in 2004 18 million globally, and White moderation as the estimate it remains unprofit- mothers to 3 India 1,852,156 +808 38,969 and was granted in 2009. House coronavirus experts spread of misinforma- Satya Nadella able. 694,820 4 Russia 856,264 +79 14,207 breastfeed Recovered: 5 South Africa 511,485 8,366 even if 6 Mexico 439,046 +274 47,746 infected with 11,542,569 7 Peru 428,850 19,614 Sanofi formally investigated over epilepsy drug Depakine 8 Chile 361,493 +99 9,707 New cases COVID-19 9 Spain 344,134 +9 28,472 a dedicated investigative judge Reuters | Geneva Sanofi has repeatedly considers the case is serious 10 Colombia 317,651 10,650 enough to warrant an investi- • +111,930 11 Iran 312,035 +215 17,405 said it has no intention gation. others should breast- to compensate Such legal cases can take years Mfeed their babies even New deaths 12 UK 305,623 +9 46,210 and do not necessarily result in KNOW WHAT if they have contracted COV- Protestors at the Harry Potter-themed rally vowed to ‘cast a spell’ for 13 Saudi Arabia 280,093 +32 2,949 Reuters | Paris significant amounts of compen- ID-19, the World Health Or- sation in France compared to ganization’s head said on democracy 14 Pakistan 280,029 +8 5,984 ealthcare company Sanofi other jurisdictions such as the Depakine, an epilepsy Monday, as the benefits out- AFP News Some have also waded into +2,372 HAventis France said it had United States. drug that caused birth weigh the risks of infection. sensitive territory in recent Middle East Figures as of closing been placed under formal in- Sanofi has repeatedly said it malfunctions and slow “WHO recommends that ozens of mostly young weeks by holding up placards vestigation on charges of man- has no intention to compensate mothers with suspected or Thais wearing striped opposing Thailand’s lese ma- Country Total new Total New Total Active Serious, Tot cases/1m pop neurological devel- D cases cases deaths Deaths recovered cases Critical slaughter over Depakine, which or take part in a state-backed opment when taken confirmed COVID-19 should “Harry Potter” scarves rallied jeste law, one of the world’s is an epilepsy drug that caused compensation mechanism for be encouraged the same as Monday against the govern- harshest. birth malfunctions and slow Depakine. during pregnancy, lost all other mothers to initiate ment, vowing to “cast a spell” It shields the monarchy Egypt 94,483 4,865 42,455 47,163 41 922 neurological development when Marine Martin, president of its patent in 1998, is or continue breastfeeding,” for democracy as the nascent and its super-rich King Maha 280,093 +1,258 2,949 +32 242,055 35,089 2,017 8,035 taken during pregnancy. victims association APESAC, said prescribed in more Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- movement grows increasingly Vajiralongkorn from criti- Saudi Sanofi Aventis France denied on Twitter the new formal inves- than 100 countries. sus told a news conference. bold in targeting the powerful cism, making open scruti - Arabia the charges and is challenging tigation was a “a great victory” News about the formal As the world marks elite. ny of the monarch virtually UAE 61,163 +164 351 54,863 5,949 6,178 the merits of the investigation, for the families she represents. breastfeeding awareness For more than two weeks, impossible. investigation was first Kuwait 68,299 +388 461 +4 59,739 8,099 126 15,973 it said in a written statement to France’s social affairs inspec- reported by French week, Tedros said “the young Thais across the country But younger Thais have Reuters. tion agency IGAS has estimated many benefits of breast- have held near daily protests at grown bolder in lock-step Oman 79,159 421 61,421 17,317 187 15,470 “All these elements do not in In 2018 aggrieved parents protested against Sanofi. (Courtesy of BBC) that between 2006 and 2014, 425 newspa- feeding for newborn babies universities and town halls to with their rising discontent of any way prejudge the respon- to 450 babies suffered congeni- per Le and children substantially denounce the military-aligned Prayut -- whose hold on pow- Qatar 111,322 +215 177 108,002 3,143 75 39,647 sibility of the company,” Sanofi The company said it had re- garding information provided In France, being put under tal birth defects or were stillborn Monde. outweigh the potential risks government of Prime Minister er is regarded as a legacy of a Aventis France said. spected all its obligations re - on Depakine. formal investigation means that following exposure to Depakine. of COVID-19 infections”. Prayut Chan-O-Cha. royalist junta regime. THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY STATE QUOTE IS THE EDUCATION OF ITS YOUTH OF THE DIOGENES DAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020

COVID-19 With mounting evidence that some COVID-19 survivors face months, or possibly years, of debilitating complications, healthcare experts are beginning to study possible long-term costs

Reuters | New York Bruce Lee of the City University of New York long-term toll (CUNY) Public School of Health estimated that if 20 ate in March, Laura Gross, 72, was recovering per cent of the US population contracts the virus, the from gall bladder surgery in her Fort Lee, New one-year post-hospitalization costs would be at least LJersey, home when she became sick again. $50 billion, before factoring in longer-term care for Her throat, head and eyes hurt, her muscles and lingering health problems. Without a vaccine, if 80pc joints ached and she felt like she was in a fog. Her of the population became infected, that cost would signals billions in diagnosis was COVID-19. Four months later, these balloon to $204 billion. symptoms remain. Some countries hit hard by the new coronavirus Gross sees a primary care doctor and specialists - including the United States, Britain and Italy - are including a cardiologist, pulmonologist, endocrinol- considering whether these long-term effects can be ogist, neurologist, and gastroenterologist. considered a “post-COVID syndrome,” according to “I’ve had a headache since April. I’ve never stopped Reuters interviews with about a dozen doctors and healthcare costs running a low-grade temperature,” she said. health economists. Studies of COVID-19 patients keep uncovering new Some US and Italian hospitals have created centres complications associated with the disease. devoted to the care of these patients and are stand- With mounting evidence that some COVID-19 sur- ardizing follow-up measures. vivors face months, or possibly years, of debilitating Britain’s Department of Health and the US Centres complications, healthcare experts are beginning to for Disease Control and Prevention are each leading ahead study possible long-term costs. national studies of COVID-19’s long-term impacts. An international panel of doctors will suggest standards for mid- and long-term care of recovered patients to the World Health Organization (WHO) in August. Years before the cost is known More than 17 million people have been infected by the new coronavirus worldwide, about a quarter of them in the United States. Healthcare experts say it will be years before the costs for those who have recovered can be fully cal- culated, not unlike the slow recognition of HIV, or the health impacts to first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. They stem from COVID-19’s toll on multiple organs, including heart, lung and kidney damage that will

A conducts a COVID-19 test at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in the Harlem neighborhood of New York Fake blood is seen in test tubes labelled with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in this illustration OBITUARY The John Hume, champion of peace in Northern Ireland’s darkest days politician’s Reuters | Belfast It was the culmination of a lonely, and often reviled, quest to bring Northern Ireland the stability that had eluded it since the ohn Hume, a Catholic nationalist and Nobel peace laureate island was partitioned in 1922. campaign Jwho died on Monday aged 83, will be remembered as a man As leader of the moderate Social Democratic and Labour Party who championed peace even during the darkest days of Northern (SDLP), Hume helped kick-start the peace process in the late 1980s for peace Ireland’s guerrilla war. by secretly meeting Gerry Adams, leader of the IRA’s political ally, His home in Londonderry looked out on the Bogside, a Catholic Sinn Fein. zone which was racked by bombs and bullets as Irish Republican He was fiercely criticised when those contacts became public in was seen as a Army (IRA) gunmen battled British troops. 1993. In the Irish Republic, Hume was accused of making common Just across the border in the Irish Republic, his hideaway holi- cause with paramilitaries, while a senior Northern Irish unionist day home by the placid waters of Lough Foyle, in County Donegal, politician said he had “sold his soul to the Devil”. driving force was full of mementos of a lifetime’s struggle. Hume said he did not care “two balls of roasted snow” about A text of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, given the criticism, and he felt vindicated when his initiative led to the to Hume by the U.S. civil rights leader’s wife Coretta, was a per- first IRA ceasefire in 1994. behind an end sonal treasure. “The reason I went into public life in the North (of Ireland) was “Not about flag-waving” to 25 years to work to try and solve the problem... I didn’t go in there to get Hume was born in Londonderry in January 1937 at the height myself a job,” he told Reuters in an interview. of the Depression, the son of an unemployed riveter. Hume, a former teacher who rejected violence as a means to His father, who was his hero, urged him to avoid narrow nation- of sectarian achieve his goal of a united Ireland, was rewarded in December alist chauvinism “because you can’t eat a flag”. 1998 with the Nobel Peace Prize, which he shared with Da - “What he was saying is what I am saying today, that real politics vid Trimble, the British-ruled province’s moderate Protestant are not about flag-waving. They are about providing bread on your conflict in the leader who had decided the future lay in co-operation with table and a roof over your head,” he said. Catholics. Hume joined the civil rights movement in 1968 and fought Northern Ireland’s Good Friday peace deal, signed in April 1998, against discrimination in everything from housing to education territory was a personal triumph for Hume and holds firm today. just as the “The Troubles”, Northern Ireland’s 30 years of sectarian John Hume, second from right, and the Northern Irish Protestant leader David Trimble, second from left, in Oslo in 1998

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With mounting evidence that some COVID-19 survivors face months, or possibly years, of debilitating TOP complications, healthcare experts are beginning to study possible long-term costs TWEETS4 Bruce Lee of the City University of New York likely require costly care, such as regular scans and (CUNY) Public School of Health estimated that if 20 ultrasounds, as well as neurological deficits that are 01 per cent of the US population contracts the virus, the not yet fully understood. one-year post-hospitalization costs would be at least A JAMA Cardiology study found that in one group $50 billion, before factoring in longer-term care for of COVID-19 patients in Germany aged 45 to 53, more lingering health problems. Without a vaccine, if 80pc than 75pc suffered from heart inflammation, raising of the population became infected, that cost would the possibility of future heart failure. balloon to $204 billion. A Kidney International study found that over a Some countries hit hard by the new coronavirus third of COVID-19 patients in a New York medical - including the United States, Britain and Italy - are system developed acute kidney injury, and nearly So Crazy Nancy Pelo - considering whether these long-term effects can be 15pc required dialysis. si said horrible things considered a “post-COVID syndrome,” according to Dr. Marco Rizzi in Bergamo, Italy, an early ep - about Dr. Deborah Birx, Reuters interviews with about a dozen doctors and icentre of the pandemic, said the Giovanni XXIII going after her because health economists. Hospital has seen close to 600 COVID-19 patients for she was too positive on Some US and Italian hospitals have created centres follow-up. About 30pc have lung issues, 10pc have the very good job we are devoted to the care of these patients and are stand - neurological problems, 10pc have heart issues and doing on combatting the ardizing follow-up measures. about 9pc have lingering motor skill problems. He China Virus, including Britain’s Department of Health and the US Centres co-chairs the WHO panel that will recommend long- Vaccines & Therapeutics. for Disease Control and Prevention are each leading term follow-up for patients. In order to counter Nan- national studies of COVID-19’s long-term impacts. An “On a global level, nobody knows how many will cy, Deborah took the bait international panel of doctors will suggest standards still need checks and treatment in three months, six Laura Gross sits down after feeling weak while posing on her balcony in Fort Lee, New Jersey & hit us. Pathetic! for mid- and long-term care of recovered patients to months, a year,” Rizzi said, adding that even those to funding COVID-19 treatments but have offered few She has spent more than $5,000 on appointments, @realDonaldTrump the World Health Organization (WHO) in August. with mild COVID-19 “may have consequences in the details on how much may be needed. tests and prescription drugs during that time. Her future.” In the United States, more than half of the popula - insurance has paid more than $15,000 including 02 Years before the cost is known Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital has seen more than tion is covered by private health insurers, an industry $240 for a telehealth appointment and $455 for a More than 17 million people have been infected by 1,000 COVID-19 patients for follow-up. While major that is just beginning to estimate the cost of COVID-19. lung scan. the new coronavirus worldwide, about a quarter of cardiology problems there were few, about 30pc to CUNY’s Lee estimated the average one-year cost “Many of the issues that arise from having a severe them in the United States. 40pc of patients have neurological problems and at of a US COVID-19 patient after they have been dis - contraction of a disease could be 3, 5, 20 years down Healthcare experts say it will be years before the least half suffer from respiratory conditions, accord- charged from the hospital at $4,000, largely due to the road,” said Dale Hall, Managing Director of Re - costs for those who have recovered can be fully cal - ing to Dr. Moreno Tresoldi. the lingering issues from acute respiratory distress search with the Society of Actuaries. culated, not unlike the slow recognition of HIV, or Some of these long-term effects have only recently syndrome (ARDS), which affects some 40pc of pa - To understand the costs, US actuaries compare Dear @SpeakerPelosi & the health impacts to first responders of the Sept. 11, emerged, too soon for health economists to study tients, and sepsis. insurance records of coronavirus patients against @SenSchumer I’m only 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. medical claims and make accurate estimates of costs. The estimate spans patients who had been hos - people with a similar health profile but no COVID-19, 1 voter. But I beg you, They stem from COVID-19’s toll on multiple organs, In Britain and Italy, those costs would be borne by pitalized with moderate illness to the most severe and follow them for years. please DO NOT pass an- including heart, lung and kidney damage that will their respective governments, which have committed cases, but does not include other potential compli - The United Kingdom aims to track the health of other Relief Bill without cations, such as heart and kidney damage. 10,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients over the first clear+strong protection Even those who do not require hospitalization 12 months after being discharged and potentially as for the @USPS & mail in have average one-year costs after their initial illness long as 25 years. Scientists running the study see voting. 155,000 Ameri- of $1,000, Lee estimated. the potential for defining a long-term COVID-19 syn- cans are dead Don’t let drome, as they found with Ebola survivors in Africa. Trump kill more by mak- ‘Hard just to get up’ “Many people, we believe will have scarring in the ing them stand in long Extra costs from lingering effects of COVID-19 lungs and fatigue ... and perhaps vascular damage to voting lines for hours. could mean higher health insurance premiums in the brain, perhaps, psychological distress as well,” @donwinslow the United States. Some health plans have already said Professor Calum Semple from the University raised 2021 premiums on comprehensive coverage of Liverpool. by up to 8pc due to COVID-19, according to the Kaiser Margaret O’Hara, 50, who works at a Birmingham 03 Family Foundation. hospital is one of many COVID-19 patients who will Anne McKee, 61, a retired psychologist who lives not be included in the study because she had mild in Knoxville, Tennessee and Atlanta, had multiple symptoms and was not hospitalized. But recurring sclerosis and asthma when she became infected health issues, including extreme shortness of breath, nearly five months ago. She is still struggling to catch has kept her out of work. her breath. O’Hara worries patients like her are not going to “On good days, I can do a couple loads of laundry, be included in the country’s long-term cost planning. ne year ago, a white but the last several days, it’s been hard just to get up “We’re going to need ... expensive follow-up for Osupremacist armed Fake blood is seen in test tubes labelled with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in this illustration and get a drink from the kitchen,” she said. quite a long time,” she said with a semi-automatic rifle targeted the people OBITUARY of El Paso. He thought his hatred of Latinos and immigrants would prove more powerful than the culture and vibrancy of the community. He was John Hume, champion of peace in Northern Ireland’s darkest days wrong. @JoeBiden John Hume’s efforts were recognized when he shared 04 the Nobel with the Protestant leader David Trimble in 1998, the year of the Good Friday peace agreement, which crowned his commitment to ending the seething unrest that had claimed more than 3,000 lives

It’s Monday. There are 92 days until the presidential election. Trumpland still has no plan as the death toll closes in on 160,000, Congress raises warning flags about foreign attacks on our democracy and bloodshed, began. the whole world knows Two years later, he co-founded the SDLP, which coupled his Trump is gonna cheat to social democratic leanings with the Catholic minority’s wish to try and win this election.. reunite the island. @AdamParkhomenko In 1979, Hume was elected to the European and British parlia- ments and also became SDLP leader, a post he held till 2001, when he stood down citing ill health. In an ironic twist, Hume’s successors have been unable to pre- Disclaimer: (Views expressed vent the SDLP being eclipsed by Sinn Fein - the party he did so by columnists are personal and much to bring into the political mainstream - as the chief political need not necessarily reflect our John Hume, second from right, and the Northern Irish Protestant leader David Trimble, second from left, in Oslo in 1998 voice for Northern Irish Catholics. editorial stances)

s the world awaits a COV- ID-19 vaccine, the next Abig advance in battling the pandemic could come from a class of biotech therapies KNOW WHAT widely used against cancer and other disorders - antibodies de- signed specifically to attack this new virus. When a virus gets Development of monoclonal past the body’s initial antibodies to target the virus defenses, a more spe- has been endorsed by leading cific response kicks scientists. Anthony Fauci, the in, triggering produc- top US infectious diseases ex- tion of cells that tar- Dr Benjamin Tee, Assistant Professor pert, called them “almost a sure get the invader. These of Materials Science and Engineering at bet” against COVID-19. include antibodies the National University, demonstrates When a virus gets past the how this device can detect the texture body’s initial defenses, a more that recognize and of a squishy stress ball at a lat in NUS, specific response kicks in, lock onto a virus, pre- Singapore triggering production of cells venting the infection that target the invader. These Pipettes and sample vials are sen inside a laboratory at Sorrento Therapeutics from spreading. Reuters | Singapore include antibodies that rec- where efforts are underway to develop an antibody, STI-499, to help in ognize and lock onto a virus, a $450 million supply contract. preventing the infection from The company said it can imme- ingapore researchers have developed “electronic skin” spreading. ‘Instant Immunity’ diately begin production at its Scapable of recreating a sense of touch, an innovation they Monoclonal antibodies - US plant if regulators approve hope will allow people with prosthetic limbs to detect objects, grown in bioreactor vats - are Unlike vaccines, which ac- at work on second-generation the treatment. as well as feel texture, or even temperature and pain. copies of these naturally-occur- tivate the body’s own immune compounds with targets other Eli Lilly and Co , AstraZeneca, The device, dubbed ACES, or Asynchronous Coded Elec- ring proteins. system, the impact of infused than the crown-like spikes the Amgen, and GlaxoSmithKline tronic Skin, is made up of 100 small sensors and is about 1 sq Scientists are still working antibodies eventually dissi- virus uses to invade cells. were cleared by the US govern- cm (0.16 square inch) in size. out the exact role of neutraliz- pates. “We are trying to develop ment to pool manufacturing The researchers at the National University of Singapore ing antibodies in recovery from Still, drugmakers say mon- something that is complemen- resources in order to scale up say it can process information faster than the human nervous COVID-19, but drugmakers are oclonal antibodies could tem- tary,” Amgen research chief supplies if any of these drugs system, is able to recognise 20 to 30 different textures and can confident that the right anti- porarily prevent infection in David Reese said. Amgen is prove successful. read Braille letters with more than 90% accuracy. bodies or a combination can al- at-risk people such as medical working with Adaptive Bio- Even with that unusual co- “So humans need to slide to feel texture, but in this case ter the course of the disease that workers and the elderly. They technologies Corp. operation among rivals, man- the skin, with just a single touch, is able to detect textures of has claimed more than 675,000 could also be used as a ther- Researchers in a recent paper ufacturing these medicines is different roughness,” said research team leader Benjamin Tee, lives globally. apeutic bridge until vaccines published in the journal Nature complex and capacity is limit- adding that AI algorithms let the device learn quickly. “Antibodies can block infec- become widely available. said they had discovered sever- ed. There is also a debate over A demonstration showed the device could detect that a tivity. That is a fact,” Regen- “In a prophylactic setting we al new, very potent, antibodies whether a single antibody will squishy stress ball was soft, and determine that a solid plastic eron Pharmaceuticals executive think we may achieve coverage directed to an area where the be powerful enough to stop COV- ball was hard. Christos Kyratsous told Reu- for up to six months,” said Phil virus attaches to human cells ID-19. “When you lose your sense of touch, you essentially become ters. Pang, chief medical officer of and to a region of the spike that AstraZeneca said it plans to numb... and prosthetic users face that problem,” said Tee. Regeneron is testing a Vir Biotechnology, which aims has not attracted attention. start human trials of its du - “So by recreating an artificial version of the skin, for their two-antibody cocktail, which to start testing an antibody in “To avoid development of al-antibody combination with- prosthetic devices, they can hold a hand and feel the warmth it believes limits the ability of non-hospitalized patients next resistance you want to target in weeks. Lilly, which began and feel that it is soft, how hard are they holding the hand,” the virus’ to escape better than month with partner GSK. different sites,” study author human testing in June of two said Tee. one, with data on its efficacy ex- Safety risks for monoclonal and Columbia University pro- antibody candidates in separate Tee said the concept was inspired by a scene from the “Star pected by late summer or early antibodies are considered low, fessor David Ho told Reuters. trials, is focusing on a one-drug Wars” movie trilogy in which the character Luke Skywalker fall. “Protection will wane over but their cost can be quite high. “Giving an antibody later on approach. loses his right hand and it is replaced by a robotic one, seem- time. Dosing is something we These type of drugs for cancer after infection might not be “If you need a higher dosage ingly able to experience touch sensations again. don’t know yet,” can cost over $100,000 a year. that helpful, said Florian Kram- or more antibodies, fewer peo- The technology is still in the experimental stage, but there said Kyratsous. There is also concern that mer, microbiology professor ple can be treated,” Lilly Chief had been “tremendous interest”, especially from the medical The US gov- the coronavirus could become at New York’s Icahn School of Scientific Officer Dan Skovron- community, Tee added. ernment in resistant to specific antibod- Medicine. “Given early, they sky said. Similar patents developed by his team include a transpar- June award- ies. Researchers are already probably work well.” ent skin that can repair itself when torn and a light-emitting ed Regeneron material for wearable electronic devices, Tee said.

Honouring tradition, French artisans Lebanese foreign minister quits harvest salt from the sea over lack of reform as crisis spirals Reuters | Guerande, France high prices around the world. into wheelbarrows. They then Reuters | Beirut The low-lying marshes have move onto the next lagoon and n the salt marshes of north- been criss-crossed with a grid repeat the process. Iwest France, Franch Durot, of earth mounds that creates a Durot, who has been doing ebanese Foreign Minister a rake in his hand and a hat network of rectangular lagoons. the job for 23 years, said the LNassif Hitti resigned on to keep off the baking sun, is Sea water from the Atlantic high temperatures this month Monday, blaming a lack of polit- following in a time-honoured is flushed into the lagoons meant more work, as the evap- ical will to enact reforms to halt tradition, harvesting salt from through ditches, then allowed orating water yields more salt. a financial meltdown which he the sea by hand. to evaporate. “This year, in 2020, we’re see- warned could turn Lebanon It is a craft that has been When the salt in the wa - ing really good productivity,” into a failed state. practised at Guerande, in the ter reaches the right concen- he said on a break from raking Foreign donors have made French region of Brittany, for tration, it forms into snow - up salt. “We’re facing a peak of clear there will be no aid until hundreds of years and has made flake-like crystals which the heat at the moment.” Beirut makes changes to tackle the salt that comes from here workers rake out of the water state waste and corruption - into a delicacy that commands into small white heaps and load roots of the crisis, which poses the biggest threat to Lebanon’s Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti gestures during a cabinet meeting at stability since a 1975-1990 civil the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon war. “Given the absence of an ef- A former ambassador to the cuing the Lebanese people, God fective will to achieve struc- Arab League, Hitti was appoint- forbid, the ship will sink with tural, comprehensive reform ed in January when Diab’s cabi- everyone on it.” which our society and the in- net took office with the support He also had differences with ternational community have of the Iran-backed Hezbollah Diab and was frustrated at be- urged us to do, I have decid - movement and its allies. ing sidelined, sources close to ed to resign,” Hitti said in a “I took part in this govern- the foreign ministry told Reu- statement. ment to work for one boss ters. Diab appeared to criticise Prime Minister Hassan Diab called Lebanon, then I found France’s foreign minister for accepted the resignation and in my country multiple bosses tying aid to reforms and a deal was making phone calls as he and contradictory interests,” with the International Mone- sought a replacement, his office Hitti said. “If they do not come tary Fund (IMF) when visiting A salt farmer harvests salt during sunset in the salt marshes in Batz-sur-Mer, Franc said on Monday. together in the interest of res- Beirut last month. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 09 Detained Russia to produce ‘drug ‘millions’ of vaccine smuggler’ doses by 2021 cat escapes Sri Lanka prison A prison officer shows off a cat detained while entering the high-security Welikada Prison in Colombo with drugs and cell phone SIM cards. The cat later escaped AFP News of heroin, two SIM cards and a ple throwing small packets of memory chip were found in a drugs, cell phones and phone cat detained at Sri Lanka’s small plastic bag tied around chargers over the walls in re- At more than 850,000 infections, Russia’s coronavirus caseload is currently fourth in the world after the United States, Amain prison while alleg- the cat’s neck. cent weeks. Brazil and India edly trying to smuggle drugs But it escaped on Sunday Sri Lanka is battling a ma - AFP News and cell phone SIM cards has from a prison room where it jor drug problem with some “If this happens in the next way of starting human trials. escaped, media reports said was kept, the Aruna newspaper anti-narcotics detectives also ten days, we will be ahead not Vitaly Zverev, laboratory Monday. said. implicated in selling confiscat- ussia said yesterday it just of the United States but chief at the Mechnikov Re - The feline was detected by There was no immediate ed drugs. aims to launch mass pro- other countries too, it will be search Institute of Vaccines jail intelligence officials on Sat- comment from prison author- Police last week seized an Rduction of a coronavirus the first registered coronavirus and Sera, said it was too early urday at the high-security We- ities. eagle allegedly used by drug vaccine next month and turn vaccine,” RDIF chief Kirill Dmi- to register a vaccine. likada Prison, a police official The prison had reported an traffickers to distribute nar- out “several million” doses per triev said in televised remarks. “I believe a vaccine that is not said. He said nearly two grams increase in incidents of peo - cotics in a suburb of Colombo. month by next year. Another vaccine, developed properly checked must not be The country is pushing ahead by Siberia-based Vektor lab, is registered, no matter in what with several vaccine prototypes currently undergoing clinical country,” he said. and one trialled by the Gama- trials and two more will begin “It is impossible to ensure the Brits enjoy half-price meals thanks to coronavirus subsidy leya institute in Moscow has human testing within the next vaccine’s safety in the time that reached advanced stages of de- two months, Health Minister has passed since the beginning Reuters | London velopment and is about to pass Mikhail Murashko said on Sat- of this pandemic,” he told AFP. state registration, officials said. urday. “You can make anything, but eople across Britain enjoyed “We are very much counting Gamaleya’s vaccine is a so- who is going to buy it?” Phalf-price meals on Monday on starting mass production in called viral vector vaccine, Zverev added that the three as the government launched its September,” Industry Minister meaning it employs another firms named as future produc- “Eat Out to Help Out Scheme” Denis Manturov said in an in- virus to carry the DNA encoding ers of Russia’s vaccines are well- aimed at driving up business in terview published by state news the needed immune response known pharmaceutical firms the shattered hospitality indus- agency TASS. into cells. that do not normally make vac- try after months of coronavirus “We will be able to ensure Gamaleya’s vaccine is based cines, let alone high-tech ones lockdown. production volumes of several on the adenovirus, a similar using DNA technology. Diners are entitled to a 50 hundred thousand a month, technology to the coronavirus “No adenovirus-based vac- per cent discount on food and with an eventual increase to vaccine prototype developed cine has been proven effective non-alcoholic drinks to eat or several million by the start of by China’s CanSino, currently before,” he said. “How are they drink in, up to a maximum of Diners are entitled to a 50 per cent discount next year,” he said, adding that in the advanced stage of clinical going to grow it? Nobody ex- 10 pounds ($13) discount per one developer is preparing pro- trials. plains this.” head every Monday, Tuesday canteens and food halls. More price at Maggies, a cafe in Lew- duction technology at three lo- - ‘Who will buy it?’ - Moscow has dismissed alle- and Wednesday between Aug. than 72,000 restaurants have isham, south east London. cations in central Russia. The state-run Gamaleya in- gations from the UK, the United 3 and Aug 31. registered, finance minister Ri- But he said the priority for The head of the Russian Di- stitute came under fire after States and Canada that a hack- The offer - expected to cost shi Sunak said. Matt Healey, 23, him remained the health risks rect Investment Fund, which researchers and its director in- ing group linked to Russian half a billion pounds ($650 who works in digital market- over the discount. “It’s a bit of finances the trials, said he ex- jected themselves with the pro- intelligence services tried to million) - is open to diners in ing for Warner Bros., was glad a balancing act,” Healey said. pects official registration of the totype several months ago, with steal information about a coro- participating restaurants, cafés, his cooked “English breakfast” “I think the risks will probably vaccine to be complete “within specialists criticising the move navirus vaccine from labs in bars, pubs, work and school would cost him half the usual outweigh the 50pc off.” ten days.” as an unorthodox and rushed the West.

One person is Restaurant offers ‘COVID curry’ to scared customers dying of COVID-19 AFP News The fried vege- every seven n Indian restaurant is hop- minutes in Iran: Aing to win back customers table balls have afraid of eating out during the been shaped state TV pandemic with a special “COVID Reuters | Dubai Curry” and “Mask Naans”. to look like the “This has been a really tough time for us and for our entire “crowned” coro- ne person is dying from sector,” Yash Solanki, owner of OCOVID-19 every seven the vegetarian Vedic eatery in navirus, while minutes in Iran, state tel- the western city of Jodphur, told the accompa- evision said on Monday, AFP. as the Health Ministry re- The fried vegetable balls have nying breads ported 215 new deaths from been shaped to look like the the disease and state media “crowned” coronavirus, while look like surgical warned of a lack of proper the accompanying breads look masks. social distancing. Health like surgical masks. Ministry spokesman Sima Solanki said that they had also Sadat Lari was quoted by added, and advertised, that their the state TV as saying the COVID curry had extra Indian 24 hours. 215 deaths in the past 24 herbs and spices that are good The country has had 1.8 mil- hours took the combined for people’s health. A waiter carries “COVID curry” and “mask naan”, two coronavirus-themed dishes, to customers at a restaurant in Jodhpur lion cases, the third-highest in death toll to 17,405 in Iran, “Even with recently relaxed the world behind the United and the number of con - curbs, the fear still dominates. eat out,” Solanki said. daily from coronavirus in the nation, with around 50,000 States and Brazil, and more than firmed cases rose by 2,598 People are still very reluctant to Almost 800 people are dying world’s second-most populous new infections reported every 38,000 deaths. to 312,035. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 10 Musk ‘prayed for this’ SpaceX splashdown

Screen grabs taken from a NASA video shows Elon musk speaking and the succeful landing of crew dragon capsule

Speaking at a homecoming Hurley and fellow astronaut port humans to and from or - Reuters The landmark mission, which took event in Houston, Texas Sunday, Bob Behnken flew aboard the bit -- a feat no private com - off from NASA’s Kennedy Space astronaut Doug Hurley said he capsule to the International pany has accomplished Center on May 31, marked the I’m not very religious, but I was proud to be part of the ex- Space Station and spent 64 days before. prayed for this one.” perience. in space before splashing down And Musk said he hoped first time the US space agency “ Elon Musk’s SpaceX saw “You know, this has been a in the Gulf of Mexico. the news would bring some launched humans from American KNOW WHAT the successful landing of its quite an odyssey the last five, Their homecoming was much-needed light to dark soil since its shuttle programme Crew Dragon capsule on Sunday six, seven, eight years, five years the first crewed splashdown times. retired in 2011 (August 2) after a two-month since Bob and I started work- in an American capsule in “You know, I think this is voyage. ing on this program. And to 45 years. something that the whole ity. These are difficult times things that is universally good It was NASA’s first crewed be where we are now, the first The successful splashdown world can take some pleasure when, you know, there’s there’s no matter where you are on mission from home soil in nine crewed flight of Dragon is just was also a final key test of in and can really look at this not that much good news. And planet Earth. This is a good years. unbelievable.” whether SpaceX could trans- as an achievement of human- I think this is one of those thing.” Former pope Some COVID-19 survivors suffer Benedict XVI psychiatric disorders, Italian study says ‘extremely frail’: Reuters | Milan OVID-19 survivors suffer Chigher rates of psychiatric It was immediately report disorders including post-trau- clear that the matic stress (PTSD), anxiety, inflammation caused insomnia and depression, ac- by the disease cording to a study conducted by could also have San Raffaele hospital in Milan yesterday. repercussions at the The survey showed that more psychiatric level than half of the 402 patients monitored after being treated PROFESSOR FRANCESCO BENEDETTI, for the virus experienced at GROUP LEADER OF THE RESEARCH UNIT least one of these disorders in IN PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOBI- OLOGY AT SAN RAFFAELE proportion to the severity of the inflammation during the disease. Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade The patients - 265 men and virus itself and by psychological 137 women - were examined Monday in the scientific journal despite the lower severity of the stress factors such as stigma, so- at a one-month follow-up after Brain, Behavior and Immunity. infection, the statement said. cial isolation and worries about hospital treatment. Based on clinical interviews “We hypothesise that this may infecting others, it said. “It was immediately clear and self-assessment question- be due to the different function- The results will underscore that the inflammation caused naires, physicians found PTSD in ing of the immune system,” said growing concerns about po - Former pope Benedict XVI became seriously ill after visiting his sick brother by the disease could also have 28 per cent of cases, depression Professor Benedetti. tential debilitating health com- in Germany in June and is “extremely frail”, repercussions at the psychiatric in 31pc, anxiety in 42pc of pa- Finally, less serious psychi- plications for survivors of the level,” said professor Francesco tients and insomnia in 40pc, and atric repercussions have been disease. AFP | Berlin Benedetti, group leader of the finally obsessive-compulsive found in hospitalised patients Earlier this month, scientists Research Unit in Psychiatry and symptoms in 20pc. than in outpatients. warned of a potential wave of Clinical Psychobiology at San The study shows that women The psychiatric consequences coronavirus-related brain dam- ormer pope Benedict XVI became seriously ill himself Raffaele, in a statement. in particular suffered the most of COVID-19 can be caused both age in people who have had the Fafter visiting his sick brother in Germany in June and is The report was published on from anxiety and depression, by the immune response to the disease. “extremely frail”, according to a report in the Monday edition of the German Passauer Neue Presse newspaper. Benedict, 93, is suffering from erysipelas of the face, a virus that causes a facial rash and episodes of severe pain, the newspaper reported, citing the former pope’s biographer Peter Verdict looms in killing of Lebanon ex-PM Hariri Seewald. The Hague “According to Seewald, the Pope emeritus is now extremely mobile phone records. frail,” the report says. “His thinking and his memory are quick, And while Hariri’s son Saad looked for- but his voice is hardly audible at the moment.” UN-backed tribunal will give its verdict ward to a “day of truth and justice”, many Seewald reportedly visited Benedict in Rome on Saturday to AFriday on the 2005 murder of former Lebanese people are meanwhile more pre- present him with his biography. Lebanese premier Rafic Hariri, but ques- occupied with the country’s economic “At the meeting the emeritus Pope, despite his illness, was tions will remain over a long and costly trial crisis, the worst since the 1975-1990 civil optimistic and declared that if his strength increased again he whose suspects remain at large. war. would possibly take up his pen again,” the paper said. Four alleged members of the Shiite Mus- Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Benedict visited his sick brother Georg in Germany in June, lim fundamentalist group Hezbollah are on judgment “will be delivered from the court- marking his first trip out of Italy since his shock resignation in trial in absentia at the court in the Nether- former Lebanese They didn’t show up for room with partial virtual participation” at 2013. Georg Ratzinger died just two weeks later, aged 96. lands over the huge Beirut suicide bombing premier Rafic Hariri their trial 0900 GMT on Friday. The former pontiff, whose original name is Joseph Ratzinger, that killed Sunni billionaire Hariri and 21 The four defendants went on trial in now lives in a small former monastery inside the Vatican. other people. UN Security Council resolution. 2014 on charges including the “intentional He has largely stayed out of the public eye since he became The court is billed as the world’s first in- But the tribunal faces doubts over its homicide” of Hariri and 21 others, attempt- the first pope in 600 years to resign, citing health reasons. ternational tribunal set up to probe terrorist credibility with Hezbollah chief Hassan ed homicide of 226 people wounded in A traditionalist in the Catholic Church, he was replaced by crimes, and it has cost at least $600 million Nasrallah refusing to hand over the defend- the bombing, and conspiracy to commit a the reformist Pope Francis. since it opened its doors in 2009 following a ants, and the case relying almost entirely on terrorist act. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 11

Top coronavirus advisor warns Millions return to lockdown US in ‘new phase’ of pandemic in Philippines as cases soar AFP News permitted to do take-aways only. “We really fell short. No - ore than 27 million body anticipated this,” Duterte people in the Philip- said, as he rejected calls for Mpines -- about a quar- the Health Minister Francisco ter of the population -- will Duque to be sacked. go back into lockdown Tues- “Nobody expected that thou- day after overwhelmed health sands will get sick on a single People practice social distancing at Washington square park in San Francisco workers warned the country day.” AFP | Washington was losing the battle against the The move comes after 80 rural area, you are not immune coronavirus. medical associations represent- or protected from this virus.” Since the beginning of June, ing tens of thousands of doctors he United States has en- “We are in a new phase,” when much of the coun - on Saturday called for Duterte Ttered a “new phase” of Birx said. She added that try emerged from one of the to tighten virus restrictions as the pandemic, White House sticking to health and safety world’s longest stay-at-home hospitals, unable to cope with coronavirus advisor Deborah guidelines -- such as wearing orders, confirmed infections the influx of patients, turned Birx warned Sunday, with ru- a mask, maintaining personal in the archipelago have in - people away. ral areas just as threatened as hygiene and observing social creased fivefold, surging past On Monday, they welcomed major cities. distancing -- was crucial. 100,000. Duterte’s decision, saying it will Birx, who heads the White As of Sunday, the US had The new restrictions an - give medical workers breathing House coronavirus task force, tallied more than 4,665,000 nounced by President Rodrigo room and buy time for the sys- told CNN’s “State of the Union” cases of COVID-19 and 154,834 Duterte late Sunday apply to tem to handle the surge. that local virus mitigation pro- deaths, according to Johns the capital Manila and four sur- Authorities in the Philippines have ordered people to stay home unless they The Philippines announced cedures were starting to work, Hopkins University, making it rounding provinces on the main need to buy essential goods or exercise outdoors a record 5,032 new infections but added that “what we are by far the hardest-hit country island of Luzon. on Sunday. seeing today is different from in the world. For the next two weeks, pub- spread of the virus, which has buy essential goods or exercise More than 5,000 medical March and April”. The US notched 47,508 new lic transport, including the ubiq- killed more than 2,000 people outdoors. workers have contracted the “It is extraordinarily wide- cases on Sunday -- a slight dip uitous jeepney minibuses, will in the country. Only a limited number of virus -- including 500 in the spread. It’s into the rural as from the previous five days, be halted and domestic flights People have been ordered to businesses will be allowed to past week, health department equal urban areas,” she added. which had all recorded more grounded to try and slow the stay home unless they need to operate and restaurants will be figures show. “To everybody who lives in a than 60,000 new infections. Back on track: Europe’s fading night trains win reprieve AFP | Paris with some operators much more t was one of the quintessen- wary about bringing them back. tial European travel expe- Industry participants ac- Iriences. knowledge there has to be a bet- With passengers cradled to ter solution than the standard sleep by the clank of the wheels six-person European sleeping on the rails, the network of night couchette, which contains two trains that spanned the conti- sets of three bunk beds separat- nent inspired travelogues, thrill- ed by a small gap. ers and films. This is all the more important But the cost required to keep in the era of the coronavirus, them running, coupled with the where few passengers will want growth of high speed day trains to the spend the entire night in a and the popularity of budget confined space with potentially airlines, meant that the era of five complete strangers. the couchette and wagon lit was “We can’t just say that we quietly fading into the night. want night trains. We need to Key routes were cut and the reinvent the night train,” said intricate network of overnight Fanichet of SNCF. routes across Europe was re- “We can’t just have yesterday’s duced to just a handful of ser- night train again,” he added. vices. But increasing awareness among passengers and governments of the carbon footprint With passengers from air travel -- coupled with shrinkage in the airline sector cradled to sleep due to the coronavirus epidemic by the clank -- means that night trains may be in line for an unexpected re- of the wheels naissance. Austria, France and Sweden on the rails, are among countries pressing Austria, France and Sweden are Signs of a Another model for night trains the network for a return to night train trav- among countries pressing for a revival in overnight travel are is Sweden, the home of the con- el that may yet see more of us return to night train travel that even more apparent elsewhere cept of flygskam (flight shame) of night trains tucking up for the night in a cosy in Europe, notably in Austria advocated by teen anti-global wagon lit. may yet see more of us tucking where state railway operator warming activist Greta Thun- that spanned President Emmanuel Macron KNOW WHAT up for the night in a cosy wagon OBB has been blazing a trail for berg who won’t take planes and of France -- which over the last lit. international services. makes much of travelling to con- the continent years stripped down its over- OBB bought up old night train ferences aboard night trains. inspired trave- night domestic services to just sions” and is prepared to take a operations of German operator The government is planning a pair of routes -- announced in little more time to travel. Deutsche Bahn and is now plan- to invest 400 million krona (39 logues, thrillers July the government would “re- ning to buy 20 new trains for 500 million euros, $46 billion) to develop” night trains as part of Austrian ‘trailblazer’ million euros. relaunch daily connections be- and films. a campaign to reduce emissions. Overnight trains were cut one It is now possible to hop on a tween Stockholm and Hamburg Secretary of State for Trans- after another in France over the train in Vienna and wake up in and Malmo and Brussels by sum- port Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said last years, hardly surprising in a Brussels. mer 2022. that overnight connections be- country where the high-speed “Over the coming years we It is too early to declare a tween Paris and the Mediterra- TGV now whisks passengers want to focus on building up the night train revolu- nean city of Nice, as well as with from Paris to Marseille in just network of night trains,” Austri- tion in Eu- Tarbes in the Pyrenees, would be over three hours. an Environment Minister Le- rope, restored by 2022. Just two lines survive due to a onore Gewessler told the Kleine “I think there is a real de - lack of alternatives for passen- Zeitung newspaper. mand,” said Christophe Fan- gers between Paris and Briancon “We want to strengthen this ichet, the chief executive of in the Alps and Cerbere in the role as a trailblazer,” she added, French rail operator SNCF’s Pyrenees. referring to the fact that Vienna passenger arm SNCF Voyageurs. They cost the state 20 million is served by more night trains He said there was in particu- euros ($24 million) to keep run- than any other city in Europe. lar a “young population that is ning annually, plus 30 million to paying attention to carbon emis- renovate the trains. ‘Reinvent the night train’ 12 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 celebs

Ben Affleck ‘banned from attending No Time to Die premiere’

Showbiz | Los Angeles ence on the red carpet could overshad- sideshow is strictly off the menu and this year that Ana enjoys spending time are determined to make their co-par- ow Daniel Craig and the film’s release the head honchos want to keep it all with Ben’s kids. enting arrangement work for the ben- en Affleck has report- in November. on-brand.” The 32-year-old actress has relished efit of their children. Bedly been asked not A source in Los Angeles told The ‘No Time to Die’ will be Craig’s fifth the opportunity to get to know Ben’s And the current dynamic is one that to attend the premiere of Sun on Sunday newspaper: “This film and final outing as the fictional MI6 three children - Violet, 14, Seraphina, works well for everyone involved - in- ‘No Time to Die’. premiere has been a long time coming agent. 11, and Samuel, eight - as their romance cluding Ana, who met Ben on the set The upcoming James and franchise bosses want the spotlight The eagerly-awaited movie - which has gathered pace. of ‘Deep Water’ in 2019. Bond film stars Ben’s to be on the stars of the film. had its release date pushed back due to A source said: “Ben and Ana are hap- The insider explained: “He and Jen girlfriend Ana de Ar- “It would be a disaster if it was all the coronavirus pandemic - sees Ana py together and have enjoyed spending continue to work together on co-par- mas, but movie bosses about Ben’s mushy PDAs with Ana play a CIA agent assisting Bond. time with his family.” enting. They make it work. Everyone fear that their pres- overshadowing the event. A circus Meanwhile, a source claimed earlier Ben, 47, and ex-wife Jennifer Garner is in a good place.”

Ben Affleck Katherine Schwarzenegger is “ready to Katie Holmes divides fans with latest pop,” says husband Chris Pratt news during lockdown with daughter Wonderwall | Los Angeles with the COVID-19 pandemic around the situation. Hello | Los Angeles side a sad face, while another had a wonderful time making during their pregnancy, but the “It’s been amazing having wrote: “Hope we can see it in #TheSecretMovie Thank you atherine Schwarzeneg- 30-year-old daughter of Ar- him home and also very under- atie Holmes had a big Sweden soon.” A third added: @thesecret365 for making it Kger Pratt and Chris Pratt nold Schwarzenegger standing about my need to san- Kannouncement over the “When does this come to the such a special experience. @ are enjoying their final days and Maria Shriver, has itize everything, having every- weekend, as her latest film, The UK?” mrjerryoc @joshlucas @the- of freedom before welcoming found a sil- one wear masks all the time,” Secret Dare to Dream, dropped However, those who have realandytennant. If you know their first child together. ver lining the author said in June, adding on Apple TV. been able to watch it in the what you want, you can mani- In anticipation of the ba- that Pratt is a “very wonderful The Dawson’s Creek star United States have been more fest your dreams. Believe again by’s upcoming due date, husband.” shared the exciting news on than positive about Katie’s with #TheSecret- the “Guardians of the Schwarzenegger also praised Instagram, alongside a pic - film. “Such a great movie,” one Movie available Galaxy” star shared a her spouse in a Father’s Day ture of herself in character on wrote, while another comment- on Apple TV photo of himself and his post in June, which was also set. ed: “I saw this last night. It was and every- wife hiking on Saturday, Pratt’s birthday. The movie was released on 31 excellent! I love it, truly a feel where you Aug. 1. “Happy birthday and Fa- July, and while those who have good movie. Much needed, rent mov- “Ready to pop,” he ther’s Day to my wonderful, watched it have given it rave thank you.” ies July wrote on an Instagram loving, exceptional hus- reviews, a number of interna- Katie stars alongside Josh 31st.” story photo of the cou- band. What an amazing tional fans are disappointed Lucas in The Secret Dare to ple, who were both wear- year you’ve had and I that they aren’t able to watch it, Dream, and had been dropping ing workout gear. “Still know this year will be as it’s currently only available to previews of the film ahead of its don’t stop.” filled with more fun, view in the US. release date. The 41-year-old, who is al- adventure and love,” she After Katie shared a teaser In one post, she opened up ready a dad to Jack, 7, who wrote on Instagram. “I trailer of her film on Instagram, about working on the project: he shares with ex-wife Anna thank God every day for one follower commented: “ W e Faris, added, “Kinda grateful it you. blessed to live life with “It’s only available didn’t go down on the trail tho you, watch you grow, and one in the US,” Kim to be real.” of the greatest gifts has been along- The couple, who married in watching you be the most lov- Kardashian focuses June 2019, have been dealing ing and fun father.” on family amid Kanye West Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger marital hustle Katie Holmes ANI | Washington dashian shared alongside several photos Alicia Keys, husband get romantic of the festive family gathering, “Happy merican reality TV star Kim Kar- 86th birthday to my grandma Mary Jo.” Adashian’s marriage to Kanye West The TV star added, “Last week we cele- on their 10-year anniversary may be going from a tough phase, but the brated my sweet grandma and she hasn’t left mother of four is choosing to focus on her house since January. First, she was sick and IANS | Los Angeles our love! 10 joiiiwwnnnt- Beatz also shared a the well-being of the rest of her family then COVID lockdown. So we got her best ttttttzzzzzzz!!!!!!,” she social media post, in- to cope. friends tested and driven up from San inger Alicia Keys and hus- wrote. cluding some of his According to Page Six, the Diego to celebrate MJ. We even had her Sband Swizz Beatz have been “It’s so fast bc it’s so favourite photos of 39-year-old star recently put out favourite piano player and singer from married for a decade but cannot much fun!” Keys said of the couple. a post on Instagram wherein San Diego come to perform. It was stop gushing over each other. her marriage. In the corner of she shared photos from a such a magical day and grandma you On Friday, Keys and Beatz “And so true and real each picture, Beatz birthday party she threw deserve the best!” celebrated their 10-year wed- and genuine! I adore added a sticker that for her grandmother - Page Six reported earlier, dur- ding anniversary and shared you!!!” reads “10 years” in Mary Jo. ing a public rally at California, loving notes on Instagram, re- “Here’s to so much honor of their mile - Kim’s granny cele- West claimed that he wanted ports people.com. more of the greatness stone. brated her 86th birth- to divorce Kardashian, while The singer posted a photo of we create together!!! “One full decade of love day the same week when also accusing her mother, the couple leaning in for a kiss, Deeply appreciating and & life wow,” Beatz wrote. West called out both Kim Jenner, of engaging in calling Beatz her “love” and a loving every moment,” the “Never raised our and her mother Kris “white supremacy.” “dream come true”. singer concluded. voice at each other in 10 Jenner during a bi- He has since apol- “You always make me smile. Beatz replied saying: years, wow. Thank you polar episode. ogised to his You make me laugh and think “Feels like 10 weeks Wow for everything my love, Kar- wife. and grow and dream and reach wow wowai, Let’s Keep go- you’re truly everything my and stretch and I am in awe of ing Queen Love you.” Love.” Kim Kardashian Alicia Keys

SUDOKU CROSSWORD Across Yesterday’s solution Yesterday’s solution 1- Polite refusal; 6- Donkey’s uncle; 9- Iraqi port; 14- Rice-___; 15- Nipper’s co.; 16- Fuel transport; 17- Pertaining to the thyroid or adrenal, e.g.; 19- Courageous; 20- Neighbor of Leb.; 21- Polo of “Meet the Parents”; 22- French beans?; 23- Poker declaration; 25- Backing for an exhibit; 26- French fashion designer; 29- Wife of a rajah; 31- Add fizz; 32- Worship as a god; 36- Chief; 37- Back in time; 38- Team; 40- Fill up; 43- Lessened; 45- PDA entry; 46- Granular; 47- Swell!; 50- Durable wood; 51- Horn-shaped bone; 52- Anna of “Nana”; 54- She’s a she; 57- Mary of “The Maltese Falcon”; 58- Ninth month of the year; 61- I ___ vacation!; 62- “Cats” monogram; 63- Former Russian rulers; 64- Ford flop; 65- Vane dir.; 66- Until now; Down 1- Badgers; 2- Air France destination; 3- Fly; 4- Roadhouse; 5- Disencumber; 6- Senator Specter; 7- “The Lion King” villain; 8- Dress often worn by Hindu women; 9- Bells on ____ ring, making spirits bright...; 10- Buenos ___; 11- Roofing stone; 12- Party; 13- Son of Zeus in Greek mythology; 18- Of some benefit; 23- Silly; 24- Was introduced to; 25- Brian of rock; 26- Engine part; 27- Pile; 28- Seed cover; 29- Appropriate; 30- Flurry; 33- Singer Chris; 34- How to play Tubular pasta; 35- Elysium of Genesis; 37- Horned viper; 39- Dreyer’s partner in ice cream; Place a number in the empty boxes in such 41- Chemical-free; 42- Wall St. debut; 43- Representative; 44- Lingerie item; 47- Snooped a way that each row across, each column (around); 48- Some Art Deco works; 49- Cathode’s contrary; 50- Home on the range; down and each 9-box square contains all 51- Bamboo stem; 52- Fast fliers; 53- Actress Harper; 54- Auction site; 55- Used to be; 56- of the numbers from one to nine. Formerly, formerly; 59- Greek H; 60- Ed.’s pile; TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 12 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 13

German Zverev yet to decide on playing celebs Murray wants assurance on US Open

Ben Affleck ‘banned from attending No Time to Die premiere’ quarantine issues before US Open Andy Murray said he is willing to take the travel “risk” as he missed playing in big events Showbiz | Los Angeles ence on the red carpet could overshad- sideshow is strictly off the menu and this year that Ana enjoys spending time are determined to make their co-par- ow Daniel Craig and the film’s release the head honchos want to keep it all with Ben’s kids. enting arrangement work for the ben- AFP | London America. But things can change en Affleck has report- in November. on-brand.” The 32-year-old actress has relished efit of their children. in the next 10 to 12 days,” Mur- Bedly been asked not A source in Los Angeles told The ‘No Time to Die’ will be Craig’s fifth the opportunity to get to know Ben’s And the current dynamic is one that layers need assurance ray told British media. to attend the premiere of Sun on Sunday newspaper: “This film and final outing as the fictional MI6 three children - Violet, 14, Seraphina, works well for everyone involved - in- that they would not face “Hopefully before we leave, Alexander Zverev ‘No Time to Die’. premiere has been a long time coming agent. 11, and Samuel, eight - as their romance cluding Ana, who met Ben on the set mandatory quarantine the players will have the as - The upcoming James and franchise bosses want the spotlight The eagerly-awaited movie - which has gathered pace. of ‘Deep Water’ in 2019. P Reuters | Berlin upon returning to Europe from surances that, when they come Bond film stars Ben’s to be on the stars of the film. had its release date pushed back due to A source said: “Ben and Ana are hap- The insider explained: “He and Jen the US Open before travelling back from America, they won’t girlfriend Ana de Ar- “It would be a disaster if it was all the coronavirus pandemic - sees Ana py together and have enjoyed spending continue to work together on co-par- to New York amid the COV- have to quarantine for two orld number seven mas, but movie bosses about Ben’s mushy PDAs with Ana play a CIA agent assisting Bond. time with his family.” enting. They make it work. Everyone ID-19 pandemic, former world weeks. WAlexander Zverev has fear that their pres- overshadowing the event. A circus Meanwhile, a source claimed earlier Ben, 47, and ex-wife Jennifer Garner is in a good place.” number one Andy Murray has “If that is the case, and if you said he is still unsure about said. do well in the US Open, you can’t travelling to New York amid Ben Affleck Organisers United States Ten- just arrive on the Sunday be - the COVID-19 pandemic to nis Association (USTA) will set fore the French Open starts on play in the US Open. up a strict bio-security ‘bubble’ the Monday. That’s not going Zverev, who reached his to minimise the risk of contract- to work.” maiden Grand Slam semi-fi- Katherine Schwarzenegger is “ready to Katie Holmes divides fans with latest ing the novel coronavirus during Unites States has over 4.68 nal at the Australian Open the Grand Slam, which will be million confirmed cases of COV- this year, told the Tennis pop,” says husband Chris Pratt news during lockdown with daughter played from Aug. 31-Sept. 13. ID-19 with more than 155,000 Majors website he was un- The Western & Southern deaths. decided. Wonderwall | Los Angeles with the COVID-19 pandemic around the situation. Hello | Los Angeles side a sad face, while another had a wonderful time making Open, which was relocated from Murray, a three-times Grand “I will see because the sit- during their pregnancy, but the “It’s been amazing having wrote: “Hope we can see it in #TheSecretMovie Thank you Cincinnati this year because of Slam winner, has not played uation right now in the US atherine Schwarzeneg- 30-year-old daughter of Ar- him home and also very under- atie Holmes had a big Sweden soon.” A third added: @thesecret365 for making it COVID-19, will also be held in competitively since November is not that great so I don’t Kger Pratt and Chris Pratt nold Schwarzenegger standing about my need to san- Kannouncement over the “When does this come to the such a special experience. @ New York from Aug. 20-28 and due to hip problems but took know what we will decide are enjoying their final days and Maria Shriver, has itize everything, having every- weekend, as her latest film, The UK?” mrjerryoc @joshlucas @the- will serve as a tune-up for the part in some exhibition events with my team,” the 23-year- of freedom before welcoming found a sil- one wear masks all the time,” Secret Dare to Dream, dropped However, those who have realandytennant. If you know hardcourt Grand Slam. recently with the professional old added. their first child together. ver lining the author said in June, adding on Apple TV. been able to watch it in the what you want, you can mani- Mandatory quarantine would circuit shut. “I want to play tourna - In anticipation of the ba- that Pratt is a “very wonderful The Dawson’s Creek star United States have been more fest your dreams. Believe again rule out players’ participation The 33-year-old said he is will- ments, but I think the US by’s upcoming due date, husband.” shared the exciting news on than positive about Katie’s with #TheSecret- in other ATP and WTA claycourt Andy Murray hits a return during a match (file photo) ing to take the travel “risk” as he right now is a little bit of a the “Guardians of the Schwarzenegger also praised Instagram, alongside a pic - film. “Such a great movie,” one Movie available events scheduled in Europe be- missed playing in big events. funny place.” Galaxy” star shared a her spouse in a Father’s Day ture of herself in character on wrote, while another comment- on Apple TV fore the French Open from the The two major claycourt Garros are in Madrid (Sept. 13- While Spain does not re - “The situation I’ve been in the Zverev faced criticism photo of himself and his post in June, which was also set. ed: “I saw this last night. It was and every- end of September. events in the leadup to Roland 20) and Rome (Sept. 20-27). quire mandatory quarantine, last few years, I’ve not had op- after a video appeared to wife hiking on Saturday, Pratt’s birthday. The movie was released on 31 excellent! I love it, truly a feel where you Italy would need travellers to portunity to play in many Slams. show him dancing in a Aug. 1. “Happy birthday and Fa- July, and while those who have good movie. Much needed, rent mov- quarantine for 14 days if coming I don’t know how many I’ll have crowded club at the end “Ready to pop,” he ther’s Day to my wonderful, watched it have given it rave thank you.” ies July Murray, a three-times Grand Slam winner, has not from the US The USTA has said left,” Murray said. of June, soon after he said wrote on an Instagram loving, exceptional hus- reviews, a number of interna- Katie stars alongside Josh 31st.” played competitively since November due to hip prob- the organisers are working with “So, while I’m feeling rela - he would self-isolate after story photo of the cou- band. What an amazing tional fans are disappointed Lucas in The Secret Dare to relevant authorities to resolve tively decent ... obviously there playing in Novak Djokovic’s ple, who were both wear- year you’ve had and I that they aren’t able to watch it, Dream, and had been dropping lems but took part in some exhibition events recently KNOW WHAT issues. is a risk there, but I want to try Adria Tour event, where nu- ing workout gear. “Still know this year will be as it’s currently only available to previews of the film ahead of its with the professional circuit shut “My understanding is that it and play in them and enjoy the merous players tested posi- don’t stop.” filled with more fun, view in the US. release date. would be sorted before we go to biggest events again.” tive for COVID-19. The 41-year-old, who is al- adventure and love,” she After Katie shared a teaser In one post, she opened up ready a dad to Jack, 7, who wrote on Instagram. “I trailer of her film on Instagram, about working on the project: he shares with ex-wife Anna thank God every day for one follower commented: “ W e Faris, added, “Kinda grateful it you. blessed to live life with “It’s only available didn’t go down on the trail tho you, watch you grow, and one in the US,” Kim Mercedes deserved to win and to be real.” of the greatest gifts has been along- ‘Didn’t think I’d make it’: Hamilton’s The couple, who married in watching you be the most lov- Kardashian focuses no regrets, says Verstappen June 2019, have been dealing ing and fun father.” on family amid Kanye West Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger ‘heart-stopping’ British GP puncture marital hustle Katie Holmes AFP | London ANI | Washington dashian shared alongside several photos Alicia Keys, husband get romantic of the festive family gathering, “Happy ewis Hamilton said he merican reality TV star Kim Kar- 86th birthday to my grandma Mary Jo.” Lfeared he may not have Adashian’s marriage to Kanye West The TV star added, “Last week we cele- made it home when a last lap on their 10-year anniversary may be going from a tough phase, but the brated my sweet grandma and she hasn’t left puncture almost derailed his mother of four is choosing to focus on her house since January. First, she was sick and charge to a record seventh Brit- IANS | Los Angeles our love! 10 joiiiwwnnnt- Beatz also shared a the well-being of the rest of her family then COVID lockdown. So we got her best ish Grand Prix victory on Sun- ttttttzzzzzzz!!!!!!,” she social media post, in- to cope. friends tested and driven up from San day. inger Alicia Keys and hus- wrote. cluding some of his According to Page Six, the Diego to celebrate MJ. We even had her “I didn’t think I would make Sband Swizz Beatz have been “It’s so fast bc it’s so favourite photos of 39-year-old star recently put out favourite piano player and singer from it round the last two corners,” married for a decade but cannot much fun!” Keys said of the couple. a post on Instagram wherein San Diego come to perform. It was admitted the world champion. stop gushing over each other. her marriage. In the corner of she shared photos from a such a magical day and grandma you Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing climbs out of his car in parc ferme The front left tyre of his On Friday, Keys and Beatz “And so true and real each picture, Beatz birthday party she threw deserve the best!” Mercedes had delaminated and celebrated their 10-year wed- and genuine! I adore added a sticker that for her grandmother - Page Six reported earlier, dur- AFP | London pitted for the soft tyre because deflated on his final lap, leaving ding anniversary and shared you!!!” reads “10 years” in Mary Jo. ing a public rally at California, we could have won but could the six-time world champion loving notes on Instagram, re- “Here’s to so much honor of their mile - Kim’s granny cele- West claimed that he wanted ax Verstappen said have, would have, should have. to nurse his car to the finish as ports people.com. more of the greatness stone. brated her 86th birth- to divorce Kardashian, while MMercedes deserved to You can always ask these ques- second-placed Max Verstappen The singer posted a photo of we create together!!! “One full decade of love day the same week when also accusing her mother, win Sunday’s British Grand tions with hindsight,” said the hunted him down. the couple leaning in for a kiss, Deeply appreciating and & life wow,” Beatz wrote. West called out both Kim Jenner, of engaging in Prix and he had no regrets Dutch 22-year-old, who fin- “I just can’t believe it,” said calling Beatz her “love” and a loving every moment,” the “Never raised our and her mother Kris “white supremacy.” about a late pitstop that ished second. the championship leader. “dream come true”. singer concluded. voice at each other in 10 Jenner during a bi- He has since apol- brought him a point for fast- “I don’t regret anything and “It was heart-stopping. I “You always make me smile. Beatz replied saying: years, wow. Thank you polar episode. ogised to his est lap but may have cost him I believe we made the right backed off and stayed chilled You make me laugh and think “Feels like 10 weeks Wow for everything my love, Kar- wife. victory. decision to pit for fastest lap at and was so glad it happened and grow and dream and reach wow wowai, Let’s Keep go- you’re truly everything my The Red Bull driver was in the end. We did the right thing on the straight – not on a high- and stretch and I am in awe of ing Queen Love you.” Love.” third place with Mercedes and who knows if I would also speed corner like Copse. That Kim Kardashian Lewis Hamilton inspects his punctured tyre Alicia Keys drivers Lewis Hamilton and have got a puncture. would have been a disaster.” Valtteri Bottas seemingly “At the end of the day Hamilton claimed a record was really pushing incredibly pen) catching me. It was 30 sec- SUDOKU CROSSWORD heading for a comfortable one- Mercedes deserved to win seventh home win – passing hard, I was doing some manage- onds, 20, 19, 15, 10 and then sev- two when he decided to go for as they were faster than us, Alain Prost’s total of six home ment of the tyres. Then, when I en. A horrible feeling. I thought Across Yesterday’s solution Yesterday’s solution 1- Polite refusal; 6- Donkey’s uncle; 9- Iraqi port; 14- Rice-___; 15- Nipper’s co.; 16- Fuel the fastest lap bonus point on some people are saying Lewis wins in France - to increase his heard his went, I looked at mine It was heart-stopping. he would catch me on the line, transport; 17- Pertaining to the thyroid or adrenal, e.g.; 19- Courageous; 20- Neighbor of fresh tyres. was lucky but he was actually career total to 87, four short of and it seemed fine. I backed off and stayed but thankfully I got it home. Leb.; 21- Polo of “Meet the Parents”; 22- French beans?; 23- Poker declaration; 25- Backing for an exhibit; 26- French fashion designer; 29- Wife of a rajah; 31- Add fizz; 32- Worship Bottas then suffered a punc- unlucky to get the puncture Michael Schumacher’s record “In the last few laps, I started chilled and was so glad “I had to stay cool. I had no as a god; 36- Chief; 37- Back in time; 38- Team; 40- Fill up; 43- Lessened; 45- PDA entry; ture on the penultimate lap in the first place and so was of 91. to back off and then on the last it happened on the choice. My survival instincts 46- Granular; 47- Swell!; 50- Durable wood; 51- Horn-shaped bone; 52- Anna of “Nana”; that dropped him to 11th while Bottas.” He also passed Ayrton Sen- lap it deflated. That was a real took over.” 54- She’s a she; 57- Mary of “The Maltese Falcon”; 58- Ninth month of the year; 61- I ___ straight – not on a high- vacation!; 62- “Cats” monogram; 63- Former Russian rulers; 64- Ford flop; 65- Vane dir.; championship leader Hamil- Until the punctures, Ver- na’s record of most races led heart in the mouth moment. Reminded that the weather 66- Until now; ton hung on to win after his stappen’s afternoon had been from start to finish with his “You could see it falling off speed corner like Copse. forecast for next weekend’s 70th Down front left tyre went on the last low on excitement. 20th lights-to-flag victory, but the rim. From then, I was just That would have been a Anniversary Grand Prix, at the 1- Badgers; 2- Air France destination; 3- Fly; 4- Roadhouse; 5- Disencumber; 6- Senator Specter; 7- “The Lion King” villain; 8- Dress often worn by Hindu women; 9- Bells on ____ lap. So lonely was his race be- he conceded it was a race finish managing it and I was just pray- disaster same circuit, is for higher tem- ring, making spirits bright...; 10- Buenos ___; 11- Roofing stone; 12- Party; 13- Son of Zeus in Verstappen was too far behind the two Mercedes that like nothing he had previously ing to get round and not be too LEWIS HAMILTON peratures and, on softer tyres, Greek mythology; 18- Of some benefit; 23- Silly; 24- Was introduced to; 25- Brian of rock; hind to make up the distance, he reversed roles for fun and experienced. slow.” more wear problems, Hamilton 26- Engine part; 27- Pile; 28- Seed cover; 29- Appropriate; 30- Flurry; 33- Singer Chris; 34- closing from 31 seconds to five reminded his race engineer to “Up until that last lap said he was not intending to How to play Tubular pasta; 35- Elysium of Genesis; 37- Horned viper; 39- Dreyer’s partner in ice cream; ‘Survival instincts took over’ Place a number in the empty boxes in such 41- Chemical-free; 42- Wall St. debut; 43- Representative; 44- Lingerie item; 47- Snooped at the finish. remember to stay hydrated. everything was relatively the last lap and my heart nearly worry. a way that each row across, each column (around); 48- Some Art Deco works; 49- Cathode’s contrary; 50- Home on the range; “I know everyone is asking “Other than that I was just smooth-sailing,” said Hamilton. “I have definitely never ex- stopped. “If it’s hotter and worse, it’s down and each 9-box square contains all 51- Bamboo stem; 52- Fast fliers; 53- Actress Harper; 54- Auction site; 55- Used to be; 56- of the numbers from one to nine. Formerly, formerly; 59- Greek H; 60- Ed.’s pile; whether we should not have counting sheep,” he said. “(Teammate) Valtteri (Bottas) perienced anything like that on “I could hear him (Verstap- not for me to stress about now.” TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 14

New Bahrain Esport GT season to begin on Aug 21 Podium success! Registration for electronic• racing series’ second campaign to be Bahraini-British racing team 2 Seas Motorsport take two podium finishes in held from August 8 to 11 opening round of 2020 British GT Championship TDT | Manama • Championship to feature five rounds ahraini-British outfit 2 starting August 21, Seas Motorsport enjoyed with pre-qualifiers a fantastic debut race Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa B on August 14 weekend in the 2020 British GT Registration is scheduled to Championship, after both driver take place from Saturday to pairings scored podium finishes Cash prizes Tuesday next week. For those in the season’s opening races at of• over BD1,500 wishing to sign up, or for more Oulton Park in Cheshire, Eng- throughout the season information, visit begtc.az- land, over the weekend. up for the taking urewebsites.net. After starting on the second The second edition of the row of the grid, Angus Fender championship is set to feature and Dean Macdonald (sharing TDT | Manama five meetings, with cash prizes the team’s no 9 car) took a hard- and trophies or medals set to fought third-place finish over- he second season of the be awarded to the top three all in the meeting’s first event; TBahrain Esport Gran Tu- finishers of each race. First while the second race saw team- rismo Championship, the first- place gets BD50, the runner-up mates Jack Mitchell and Jordan of-its-kind electronic sports takes home BD30 and third Witt (team’s no 10 car) move series in the Middle East, is place receives BD20. A BD10 up the order to secure the final scheduled to flag off on August prize will also be presented for podium spot in the silver class 21, the Bahrain Motor Federa- setting the fastest lap. in an incident-filled race, which tion (BMF) has announced. Meanwhile, the overall ended behind the safety car. The new campaign is set to championship winner will Following their hugely suc- The no 9 car of Fender and Macdonald in action in the round’s first race be held under the patronage of win an additional BD500, while cessful debut, 2 Seas Motorsport BMF president Shaikh Abdulla second place will get BD300 team co-owner HH Shaikh Isa Racing teams locked out the third. A further speeding in- bin Isa Al Khalifa. and third BD200. bin Abdulla Al Khalifa com - front two rows of the grid. It fringement compounded the It follows the success of Prior to the season-opener, mented, “An absolutely fan- was one of the closest qualifying initial penalty with Mitchell the inaugural championship, a one-day pre-qualifying event tastic result for the team, and results in the championship’s An absolutely fantastic coming home in 12th. Macdon- which wrapped up late last will be held on August 14. to achieve podium finishes for history, with Witt’s lap time of result for the team, ald held on and battled to the month following six high - The second round is sched- both cars on our debut weekend one minute 34.548 seconds only and to achieve podium chequered flag, claiming an ly competitive and exciting uled for August 28, while is something I am hugely proud beaten by 0.001 seconds. overall and silver class podium rounds. round three is set for Septem- of—especially against such a Qualifying for the second of finishes for both on the team’s debut. The Esports competition ber 4. The fourth event will be strong grid. the weekend’s races saw Mitch- cars on our debut In the second race, the two 2 helps contribute to encour- on September 11, followed by “Qualifying on the front two ell and Macdonald battling each weekend is something Seas Motorsport McLaren 720S aging people to stay at home the championship-finale on rows of the grid was a huge other, and Mitchell narrowly I am hugely proud of— GT3s lined up in a repeat for- amidst the coronavirus (COV- September 18. achievement, and it was great out-qualified his teammate by especially against such mation from the earlier grid. ID-19) crisis, which is one of Shaikh Abdulla is inviting all to be battling for the race win another very tight margin. a strong grid On lap 20, Fender was forced to the key measures to help mit- those wishing to participate to within only a few laps against The opening race saw Witt in retire the team’s no 9 car after igate the virus’ spread, in line register for the championship much more experienced com- the no 10 McLaren and team- HH SHAIKH ISA BIN ABDULLA AL KHALIFA receiving heavy impact from with the directives of the Gov- through the series’ website. petition. mate Fender at the wheel of the 2 SEAS MOTORSPORT TEAM CO-OWNER debris caused by an incident, ernment Executive Committee The BMF chief expressed his “I’d like to thank the whole no 9 hold their respective grid which saw the safety car de - chaired by His Royal Highness thanks to the sponsors of the 2 Seas Motorsport team which positions and keep the pressure for the second half of the race. ployed. Then, with just over 15 Prince Salman bin Hamad Al first season, including Bahrain worked tirelessly to put us in on the leader in the opening As the pitstops played out, minutes remaining and Fender Khalifa, Crown Prince, Depu- International Circuit, Batelco, the best position going into the stint. Mitchell maintained the race still stranded out on track, the ty Supreme Commander and DHL, and Al Hawaj. weekend. To claim an overall Approaching mid-distance of lead and started to build a gap race concluded with Witt and First Deputy Prime Minister. The series is being held podium on our first ever event, the 60-minute race, Witt was to the chasing pack, while Mac- Mitchell promoted to fourth Participants compete in within the framework estab- and a further class podium real- in a strong position and gaining donald ran solidly in fourth. overall and a first podium in the the Gran Turismo Sport vid- lished by the International Au- ly is the icing on the cake.” through every sector before the However, a 10-second stop- silver class for the pair. eo game for the Playstation 4 tomobile Federation (FIA) on A thrilling qualifying saw leader and Fender both pitted, and-go penalty halted Mitchell’s The season resumes with the platform. Esports, which is growing in Witt and Fender ending the ses- giving the no 10 clean air and charge, eventually dropping the second meeting scheduled for The new season is open to popularity due to the current sion second and third, respec- an opportunity to open a gap no 10 down the order but in- August 15 and 16 at Donington all interested racers of all ages. times. tively, as McLaren Customer before handing over to Mitchell turn promoting Macdonald to Park in Leicestershire.

Bernal triumphs in pre-Tour mountain test Lampard calls for ‘fair’ treatment for tired Chelsea AFP | Paris AFP | London

efending Tour de France rank Lampard has called Dchampion Egan Bernal Fon the Premier League to The players need a marked out his territory yes- give Chelsea a fair start to next break. That is why terday climbing to a summit season, saying the September we have pulled two finish victory on stage three of 12 launch date is “too early” for hamstrings and had the French Route d’Occitanie. his players. Bernal’s Ineos teammate The Blues lost Saturday’s FA players pull out of the Russia’s Pavel Sivakov was sec- Cup final 2-1 to London rivals game before this. I ond at 10 seconds and Astana’s Arsenal but are still not finished would like to think the Aleksandr Vlasov third 17 sec- with the current campaign. Premier League would onds behind less than a month Lampard’s side take on Bay- Frank Lampard look seriously at that September 12 start date, it was ahead of the rescheduled Tour. ern Munich on Saturday in the FRANK LAMPARD The Colombian punched the rescheduled second leg of their also clear there would need to air joyously as he soloed over Champions League round-of-16 be at least a 30-day break for “The players need a break. Colombia’s Egan Bernal celebrates after his win the finish line to rapturous ap- tie, trailing 3-0 from the first Chelsea and any of the other That is why we have pulled two plause from the fans who had 23-year-old winner. French climber Romain Bar- leg. teams playing in the end-of- hamstrings and had players pull defied the vehicle ban by walk- A household name in his det, who fell heavily on Sunday, Even if they exit the compe- season European competitions. out of the game before this.” ing or cyling to the mountain homeland since winning last was 1 minute 18 seconds off the tition, Chelsea will have just 35 Lampard lost Willian and Ru- Lampard implored the Pre- summit finale. year’s Tour, he warmed up for winner. After negotiating the days before the new season is ben Loftus-Cheek on the eve of mier League to make sure clubs Bernal also clinched the over- that by taking overall victory narrow lanes in the Pyrenean due to begin. the FA Cup final to injury and start the next season with a lev- all lead of the four-day race, on in the Paris-Nice and Tour de foothills the race went up the Manchester City are also still Cesar Azpilicueta and goalscor- el playing field. a stage typical of those found on Suisse, and looks a nailed on 10km of the Col de Peyresourde in the Champions League, the er Christian Pulisic during the “I would like to think the Pre- the Tour with around 40km of favourite to win this season’s at an average of 7.5%, then as- final of which is scheduled for game to hamstring problems. mier League would look seri- hard climbs. race. cended the slightly longer Col August 23, while Manchester “Even in a worst-case scenar- ously at that,” he said. “This is a test day for all the Four-time Tour winner Chris de Beyrede at 7.2%. United and Wolves are involved io, we don’t go through against “Hopefully they give us a fair favourites of the Tour,” France’s Froome was dropped at the bot- Die-hard cyclo-tourists and in the Europa League, which Bayern, the 12th feels too early start next season. We deserve to Thibaut Pinot said ahead of tom of the final climb and end- those fit enough to go up on foot ends on August 21. for me for the players to start be (given a fair start) as a Pre- the stage in which he finished ed the day over five minutes had defied the 24-hour traffic It is understood that when playing again,” said the Chelsea mier League club competing in fourth 31 seconds behind the adrift of Colombian Bernal. ban on the day’s final climb. Premier League clubs agreed a boss. the Champions League.”

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