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Sep72020 by adminNo Comments

The Latest: Florida reports its lowest new single-day cases

Health

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida reported 1,838 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the lowest single-day number of new infections reported by state health officials since June 15.But health officials across the state were waiting to see if the Labor Day weekend might produce an uptick in the number of coronavirus cases, as might have been the case following the Fourth of July holiday — when the largest single-day surge in new cases was reported about a week later.To date, the state has recorded more than 648,200 cases of COVID-19.The latest state data released by the Florida Health Department reflected 22 new deaths. That pushed down the average number of deaths over the past week to 99 a day — the lowest average since July 16. In all, the state has tallied 12,023 deaths linked to the virus since...

Aug272020 by adminNo Comments

Pret cuts 2,800 jobs as sales sink to lowest level in 10 years

Business

Pret A Manger is cutting 2,800 jobs due to the economic downturn caused by coronavirus.The popular cafe chain said the COVID-19 pandemic had caused sales to fall to levels last seen 10 years ago. It follows the announcement that 30 Pret shops across the UK would close permanently. Image: Pret is cutting 2,800 jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. File pic In a statement on Thursday, chief executive Pano Christou said: "I'm gutted that we've had to lose so many colleagues."Although we're now starting to see a steady but slow recovery, the pandemic has taken away almost a decade of growth at Pret. ...

May172020 by adminNo Comments

Coronavirus: UK daily death figure dips to lowest since day after lockdown

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The UK's daily figure for coronavirus deaths has dropped to 170 - the lowest since the day after lockdown began.The announcement comes a week after the first easing of restrictions in England - and while numbers are typically lower on Sundays, the figure is almost 100 fewer than the 268 reported a week ago.But the overall death toll remains the highest in Europe, and is now 34,636.Meanwhile in Spain, the daily number of deaths dropped below 100 for the first time since its lockdown started.The UK death numbers announced on Sundays and Mondays are typically lower than the other five days of the week, due to fluctuations in how quickly deaths are reported by hospitals and care homes.Sunday's figure is the lowest since 24 March, whe...

Apr262020 by adminNo Comments

Coronavirus: Spain records lowest daily death toll as lockdown eases

World

Spain, which has been one of the countries worst hit in the coronavirus pandemic, has reported its lowest daily death toll in more than a month. Its health ministry said earlier that 288 more people had died of the virus, the lowest number since 20 March.The figure is a steep drop from the 378 deaths recorded on Saturday.On Sunday, children under the age of 14 were allowed to leave their homes for the first time in six weeks. They are now allowed outside for one hour a day.The health ministry said the total number of fatalities now stood at 23,190. Fernando Simon, director of the Spanish Health Alert and Emergency Co-ordination Centre, said: "For the first time in a long time, we are below 300."Although it may be hard to give the...

Jan152020 by adminNo Comments

BDO darts: Champion Wayne Warren to receive lowest prize since 1989

Sports

British Darts Organisation world champion Wayne Warren will receive £23,000 for winning the 2020 title - 77% less than the previous winner.In contrast, Peter Wright received £500,000 for winning the rival PDC World Darts Championship.Warren became the oldest world darts champion after beating fellow Welshman Jim Williams 7-4 in Sunday's BDO final. His winnings are the lowest since Jockey Wilson won £20,000 for beating Eric Bristow in the 1989 final.The winners from 2010 to 2019 all received a £100,000 prize.In a letter sent to players seen by the BBC, BDO chairman Des Jacklin explained that a lack of sponsorship was behind the prize fund reduction as the full breakdown was issued to players.D...