Should we worry about asymptomatic patients?

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Should we worry about asymptomatic COVID-19 patients? While most Asian countries are reported to have asymptomatic carriers, experts feel that they are less likely to transmit the virus. Study reveals slow easing of lockdowns might be good for global economy A cautious approach to easing lockdown restrictions that reduces the risk of later lockdowns may be better for the global supply chain in the long run, according to a new study. Nisarga: The devastation from a rare Arabian sea cyclone The cyclone ripped roofs off buildings in nearby coastal towns, but appeared to have left the sprawling, crowded port megacity of Mumbai largely unscathed. The storm made landfall near the coastal town of Alibag, around 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of Mumbai, on Wednesday afternoon. How global one upmanship is accelerating the Covid vaccine race The nation which produces the first safe and effective vaccine will gain not only bragging rights but also a fast track to putting its people back to work, a powerful public health tool to protect its citizens and a precious resource to reward allies. This pandemic is creating drainage problems for America Sewer systems in the city of Philadelphia, are battling the 'wipe monster' from all the wipes and other debris since pandemic that are clogging up pumping stations. North Korea threatens South Korea with ending of military pact North Korea threatened to scrap a military agreement with the South and close down a cross-border liaison office unless Seoul stops activists from flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets over the border. Buying jewellery online? Things to keep in mind As the coronavirus pandemic ravages across the world, a behavioural shift towards online shopping can be seen. People are moving towards online shopping even for expensive things such as jewellery and gems. With lockdowns easing, can you vacation in Europe? European countries are starting to relax travel restrictions, keen to lure back foreign tourists this summer as the number of new coronavirus infections falls. Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most extensive coral bleaching The Reef is not going to recover to what it looked like even five years ago, not to mention thirty years ago. If the global warming trends continue the Great Barrier Reef will be destroyed. Zoom is going nowhere Despite all the negative press, Zoom is still quite popular amongst students and people using it for social networking, with some estimates putting active users at 173 million at the end of May.

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