Bogdan Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock Lockdown shrank many of our physical worlds to our homes and their immediate neighbourhoods. However, the roles we needed to perform there expanded. Homes became offices, classrooms and gyms. Technology filled gaps and allowed homes to become remote social spaces. Lockdown provided a unique opportunity to stress-test ourContinue Reading
The results of the ACTT-1 trial, which looked at the effectiveness of remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, have finally been published. So far the only drug that has been shown to reduce deaths from the disease has been dexamethasone, a steroid that suppresses the immune system through its anti-inflammatoryContinue Reading
We can’t say with any certainty what the future of COVID-19 is. But based on our experience with other infections, there is little reason to believe that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 will go away any time soon, even when vaccines become available. A more realistic scenario is that it will beContinue Reading
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NADA has started sample collections of players at IPL 2020 for dope testing.© BCCI/IPL The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Monday said it has started collecting samples of players competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE after enlisting personnel from Dubai. The agency posted a tweet to confirmContinue Reading
Over 50 areas in England are under local lockdown. The patchwork of restriction is complex and difficult to enforce, so to simplify things, the government is introducing a much simpler three-tier system of lockdowns. England will be divided into three zones: medium risk, high risk and very high risk. EconomicContinue Reading
MI vs DC: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan helped Mumbai Indians dominate with a 50-run partnership.© BCCI/IPL Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by five wickets in the 27th match of IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav scored half-centuries, to help MI remainContinue Reading
IPL 2020, RCB vs KKR: Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli during the toss of a IPL match© BCCI/IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on October 12, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Currently in top half of the table, RCB are fourthContinue Reading
IPL 2020, MI vs DC: Mumbai Indians dominated Delhi Capitals in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.© BCCI/IPL Twin knocks of 53 each by Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav helped Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) and go top of the table in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Chasing 163 for victory,Continue Reading
Tyrrell Hatton won his fifth European Tour titel on Sunday.© AFP England’s Tyrrell Hatton achieved a childhood dream by storming to the PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday. Hatton carded a closing 67 at Wentworth to claim his fifth European Tour title on 19 under par, four shots clear ofContinue Reading
