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Treating COVID-19 may lead to increased antibiotic resistance, UK study finds

7:05 pm August 25, 2020

London: The use of antibiotics in people with Treating COVID-19 may lead to increased antibiotic resistance, UK study finds could lead to raised levels of the drugs within rivers or coastal waters which may in turn result in an increase in antimicrobial resistance, according to a UK study. Patients hospitalised due to the novel coronavirus […]

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‘Scientists set new world record for internet speed’

10:48 pm August 24, 2020

London: Scientists in the UK claim they have achieved the world’s fastest internet data transmission rate, a speed which would make it possible to download the entire Netflix library in less than a second. The researchers from University College London (UCL) in the UK achieved a data transmission rate of 178 terabits a second — five times faster than the previous record. The […]

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Irish leader forced to defend govt future amid golf scandal

10:43 pm August 24, 2020

London: Ireland’s prime minister was forced to defend the future of his government Monday as criticism mounted over a golf event attended by senior politicians despite a ban on large gatherings designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, during a 40-minute grilling by national broadcaster RTE, welcomed public outrage over the event, which has […]

Priti Patel clears new model of Taser gun for UK police

8:19 pm August 24, 2020

London: UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Monday approved Priti Patel clears new model of Taser gun for UK police a new, more effective model of Taser guns to be used by police forces across Britain. Taser 7 is said to be more accurate, faster and compact than previous models and also reduces costs for […]

Coronavirus: UK confirms tougher fines for illegal parties

7:55 pm August 23, 2020

London: The UK government on Sunday confirmed plans to impose tougher fines of up to 10,000 pounds on illegal gatherings, parties and raves of more than 30 people as part of stricter measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Police in England will have the power to enforce these measures starting next Friday, with the devolved administrations […]