The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday took down its guidance warning on possible airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus, saying that the draft recommendation was posted in error.

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The now-withdrawn guidance, posted on the agency's website on Friday, recommended that people use air purifiers to reduce airborne germs indoors to avoid the disease from spreading.

"CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted," the agency said.

The CDC did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment on when the guidance will be updated.

The health agency had said that COVID-19 could spread through airborne particles that can remain suspended in the air and travel beyond six feet.

Presently, the agency's guidance says the virus mainly spreads from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, which can land in the mouth or nose of people nearby.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump took exception to comments from the CDC director, who said masks might be even more effective than a vaccine for the novel coronavirus that could be broadly rolled out in mid-2021.

That followed a New York Times report that guidance about novel coronavirus testing posted last month on the CDC's website was not written by the agency's scientists and was posted over their objections.

The World Health Organization has not changed its policy on aerosol transmission of the coronavirus, it said on Monday.

The agency still believes the disease is primarily spread through droplets, but that in enclosed crowded spaces with inadequate ventilation, aerosol transmission can occur, said Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO's emergencies program.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday took down its guidance warning on possible airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus, saying that the draft recommendation was posted in error.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday took down its guidance warning on possible airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus, saying that the draft recommendation was posted in error. Also Read: UK upgrades virus alert level; PM Johnson set to announce new measures The now-withdrawn guidance, posted on the agency's website on Friday, recommended that people use air purifiers to reduce airborne germs indoors to avoid the disease from spreading. "CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted," the agency said. The CDC did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment on when the guidance will be updated. The health agency had said that COVID-19 could spread through airborne particles that can remain suspended in the air and travel beyond six feet. Presently, the agency's guidance says the virus mainly spreads from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, which can land in the mouth or nose of people nearby. Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump took exception to comments from the CDC director, who said masks might be even more effective than a vaccine for the novel coronavirus that could be broadly rolled out in mid-2021. That followed a New York Times report that guidance about novel coronavirus testing posted last month on the CDC's website was not written by the agency's scientists and was posted over their objections. The World Health Organization has not changed its policy on aerosol transmission of the coronavirus, it said on Monday. The agency still believes the disease is primarily spread through droplets, but that in enclosed crowded spaces with inadequate ventilation, aerosol transmission can occur, said Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO's emergencies program.

US CDC withdraws coronavirus airborne transmission guidance

Amid tensions along the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff">Line of Actual Control(LAC)</a>, Indian and Chinese corps commanders met on Monday at 10 am and the meeting lasted for 13 hours, reports said.

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14 corps chief Lt Gen Harinder Singh and Lt Gen PGK Menon along with a joint secretary from the MEA represented the Indian side at Moldo on the Chinese side of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lac-standoff-india-china-to-hold-sixth-round-of-corps-commander-level-talks-on-monday-328981">LAC</a>. The MEA was represented by joint secretary East Naveen Srivastava.&nbsp;

It was the sixth commander-level meeting between the two sides this year ever since the tensions between the two nations increased in May. Indian and Chinese corps commanders had earlier met on June 6, 22 and 30, July 14 &amp; August 2.

India and Chinese troops had clashed at Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although China hasn't admitted to casualties but the state-run Global Times admitted to casualties by the PLA.

The latest talks between the commanders of the two nations are the first since the Moscow pact which emphasised on reducing tensions through dialogue and disengagement.

Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), Indian and Chinese corps commanders met on Monday at 10 am and the meeting lasted for 13 hours, reports said.

Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), Indian and Chinese corps commanders met on Monday at 10 am and the meeting lasted for 13 hours, reports said. Watch: 14 corps chief Lt Gen Harinder Singh and Lt Gen PGK Menon along with a joint secretary from the MEA represented the Indian side at Moldo on the Chinese side of LAC. The MEA was represented by joint secretary East Naveen Srivastava. It was the sixth commander-level meeting between the two sides this year ever since the tensions between the two nations increased in May. Indian and Chinese corps commanders had earlier met on June 6, 22 and 30, July 14 & August 2. India and Chinese troops had clashed at Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although China hasn't admitted to casualties but the state-run Global Times admitted to casualties by the PLA. The latest talks between the commanders of the two nations are the first since the Moscow pact which emphasised on reducing tensions through dialogue and disengagement.

India-China standoff: India, China corps commander-level talks went on for 13 hours

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The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new."

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The Chinese fighters had intruded the same defence zone thrice last week as Taiwan's defence ministry said it has "the right to self-defence and to counter-attack".

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PM Johnson will also be chairing COBR emergencies committee meeting on Tuesday morning, the British PM had earlier said that the rising cases were "cause for great concern".&nbsp;

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Through his contacts with the Tibetan community, the 33-year-old man gathered information between 2018 and 2020 on the community's activities, as well as identified potential information sources.

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US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new.

US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new." Taiwan scrambles fighters for fourth time in five days amid Chinese incursion The Chinese fighters had intruded the same defence zone thrice last week as Taiwan's defence ministry said it has "the right to self-defence and to counter-attack". UK upgrades virus alert level; PM Johnson set to announce new measures PM Johnson will also be chairing COBR emergencies committee meeting on Tuesday morning, the British PM had earlier said that the rising cases were "cause for great concern". New York police officer charged with spying for China Through his contacts with the Tibetan community, the 33-year-old man gathered information between 2018 and 2020 on the community's activities, as well as identified potential information sources. Watch: Gravitas: Spain is struggling to find ways to spend billions in crisis funds

Morning news brief: US sanctions on Iran, Taiwan scrambles jets again & more!

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions against Iran for violating UN arms embargo and called its allies to support the move.

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The US government said it was imposing sanctions on 27 individuals and entities under a UN resolution including Iran's defence ministry, Atomic Energy Organization including Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro.

"The United States has now restored UN sanctions on Iran," Trump said, adding,"My actions today send a clear message to the Iranian regime and those in the international community who refuse to stand up to Iran."

The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new."

"The United States has exerted all the pressure it could on Iran. It had hoped that these sanctions will bring our people into their knee. It did not," Iran's foreign minister Zarif said.

The United States also imposed sanctions against Iran's defence and armed forces logistics and defence industries organization and director, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi including senior Atomic Energy Organization officials and those involved with liquid propellant ballistic missile organization, Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group.

"No matter who you are, if you violate the UN arms embargo on Iran, you risk sanctions," Pompeo said.

The Trump administration said it has also triggered a "snap back" UN sanctions on Iran, including the arms embargo.

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions against Iran for violating UN arms embargo and called its allies to support the move. Also Read: Iran says US faces 'maximum isolation' as world powers dismiss sanctions The US government said it was imposing sanctions on 27 individuals and entities under a UN resolution including Iran's defence ministry, Atomic Energy Organization including Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro.

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions against Iran for violating UN arms embargo and called its allies to support the move. Also Read: Iran says US faces 'maximum isolation' as world powers dismiss sanctions The US government said it was imposing sanctions on 27 individuals and entities under a UN resolution including Iran's defence ministry, Atomic Energy Organization including Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro. "The United States has now restored UN sanctions on Iran," Trump said, adding,"My actions today send a clear message to the Iranian regime and those in the international community who refuse to stand up to Iran." The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new." "The United States has exerted all the pressure it could on Iran. It had hoped that these sanctions will bring our people into their knee. It did not," Iran's foreign minister Zarif said. The United States also imposed sanctions against Iran's defence and armed forces logistics and defence industries organization and director, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi including senior Atomic Energy Organization officials and those involved with liquid propellant ballistic missile organization, Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group. "No matter who you are, if you violate the UN arms embargo on Iran, you risk sanctions," Pompeo said. The Trump administration said it has also triggered a "snap back" UN sanctions on Iran, including the arms embargo.

US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro

Taiwan's Air Force&nbsp;scrambled fighters for the fourth time in five days as two Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine planes intruded into the country's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

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The Chinese fighters had intruded the same defence zone thrice last week as Taiwan's defence ministry said it has "the right to self-defence and to counter-attack".

"Our primary principle is not to provoke, not to heighten conflicts, trigger incidents or cause misfire," defence minister Yen De-fa said, adding, "but we are not afraid of a war and we must maintain our necessary right to self-defence and counter-attack."

However, China's foreign ministry said, "The so-called mid-line of the Strait does not exist", while adding, "Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory."

China had earlier held military drills near Taiwan as President Tsai Ing-wen said that China was a threat to the region. The tensions between the two countries increased after the United States sent an official to Taiwan angering Beijing.

China considers Taiwan to be a reneged province had has increased diplomatic, economic and military pressure on Taiwan in recent years especially after &nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016 who has rejected the "one China" policy. 
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Taiwan's Air Force scrambled fighters for the fourth time in five days as two Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine planes intruded into the country's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

Taiwan's Air Force scrambled fighters for the fourth time in five days as two Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine planes intruded into the country's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ). Also Read: China's PLA video showing attack on US airbase uses footage from Hollywood films The Chinese fighters had intruded the same defence zone thrice last week as Taiwan's defence ministry said it has "the right to self-defence and to counter-attack". "Our primary principle is not to provoke, not to heighten conflicts, trigger incidents or cause misfire," defence minister Yen De-fa said, adding, "but we are not afraid of a war and we must maintain our necessary right to self-defence and counter-attack." However, China's foreign ministry said, "The so-called mid-line of the Strait does not exist", while adding, "Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory." China had earlier held military drills near Taiwan as President Tsai Ing-wen said that China was a threat to the region. The tensions between the two countries increased after the United States sent an official to Taiwan angering Beijing. China considers Taiwan to be a reneged province had has increased diplomatic, economic and military pressure on Taiwan in recent years especially after President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016 who has rejected the "one China" policy.

Taiwan scrambles fighters for fourth time in five days amid Chinese incursion

The UK government is set to announce new measures to combat COVID-19 cases in England with pubs and bars set to close by 10pm, reports said even as&nbsp;it upgrading the virus alert level

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British PM Boris Johnson is set to announce the new measures in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, reports say.

PM Johnson will also be chairing COBR emergencies committee meeting on Tuesday morning, the British PM had earlier said that the rising cases were "cause for great concern".&nbsp;

The British government's move comes as UK's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned that the country could witness 50,000 cases a day by mid-October, and a month later it could cross 200 deaths a day.

"We are seeing a rate of increase across the great majority of the country, this is not someone else's problem. It's all of our problem," Chris Whitty said.

PM Johnson had said last week that the "second wave" was "inevitable" amid the rising number of cases in Britain.&nbsp;

"If this continued along the path...the number of deaths directly from COVID ... will continue to rise, potentially on an exponential curve, that means doubling and doubling and doubling again and you can quickly move from really quite small numbers to really very large numbers," Chris Whitty said, adding,"if we don't do enough the virus will take off and at the moment that is the path that we are clearly on and if we do not change course then we're going to find ourselves in a very difficult problem."

Leaders from &nbsp;Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are also set to join PM Johnson's emergency meeting on Tuesday.

The UK government is set to announce new measures to combat COVID-19 cases in England with pubs and bars set to close by 10pm, reports said even as it upgrading the virus alert level Also Read: UK: People who defy coronavirus rules will pay fines upto £10,000 British PM Boris Johnson is set to announce the new measures in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, reports say.

The UK government is set to announce new measures to combat COVID-19 cases in England with pubs and bars set to close by 10pm, reports said even as it upgrading the virus alert level Also Read: UK: People who defy coronavirus rules will pay fines upto £10,000 British PM Boris Johnson is set to announce the new measures in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, reports say. PM Johnson will also be chairing COBR emergencies committee meeting on Tuesday morning, the British PM had earlier said that the rising cases were "cause for great concern". The British government's move comes as UK's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned that the country could witness 50,000 cases a day by mid-October, and a month later it could cross 200 deaths a day. "We are seeing a rate of increase across the great majority of the country, this is not someone else's problem. It's all of our problem," Chris Whitty said. PM Johnson had said last week that the "second wave" was "inevitable" amid the rising number of cases in Britain. "If this continued along the path...the number of deaths directly from COVID ... will continue to rise, potentially on an exponential curve, that means doubling and doubling and doubling again and you can quickly move from really quite small numbers to really very large numbers," Chris Whitty said, adding,"if we don't do enough the virus will take off and at the moment that is the path that we are clearly on and if we do not change course then we're going to find ourselves in a very difficult problem." Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are also set to join PM Johnson's emergency meeting on Tuesday.

UK upgrades virus alert level; PM Johnson set to announce new measures

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable.

Justice Navin Chawla said prima facie Delhi government's September 13 order is "arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens&nbsp;guaranteed under the Constitution".

The court issued notices and sought responses of the Delhi government and the Centre on a plea by 'Association of Healthcare Providers' to quash the order to reserve 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID-19 patients.

"Prima facie the order appears to be arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of the fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution. The operation of the order shall remain stayed till the next date of the hearing,"&nbsp;the court said.

The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 16.

The association said the 33 hospitals are its members and the Delhi government's order shall be quashed as it was passed in an irrational manner.

Delhi government however defended its decision saying it is only for 33 hospitals and 20 per cent ICU beds remain for the non-COVID-19 serious patients and it has been done keeping in view the sudden spike in cases of the virus.

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable.

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable. Justice Navin Chawla said prima facie Delhi government's September 13 order is "arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution". The court issued notices and sought responses of the Delhi government and the Centre on a plea by 'Association of Healthcare Providers' to quash the order to reserve 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID-19 patients. "Prima facie the order appears to be arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of the fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution. The operation of the order shall remain stayed till the next date of the hearing," the court said. The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 16. The association said the 33 hospitals are its members and the Delhi government's order shall be quashed as it was passed in an irrational manner. Delhi government however defended its decision saying it is only for 33 hospitals and 20 per cent ICU beds remain for the non-COVID-19 serious patients and it has been done keeping in view the sudden spike in cases of the virus.

High Court stays Delhi govt's decision to reserve 80% ICU beds for COVID-19 patients in 33 pvt hospitals

Parliament on Tuesday passed a legislation to declare the five new IIITs in Surat, Bhopal, Bhagalpur, Agartala and Raichur as institutes of national importance, enabling them to award degrees.

The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020, was introduced in Rajya Sabha by Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Monday. The bill was passed by Lok Sabha in March.

Nishank said there are 25 IIITs in the country, of which five are run by the Union government and 15 operate under the public-private-partnership model.

"We have brought the proposal before this House to bring five new operational institutes, which are located and have started operations in Surat (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhagalpur (Bihar), Agartala (Tripura) and Raichur (Karnataka), under this legislation," Nishank said.

Bringing the five new IIITs under this law will make them institutes of national importance and they will have the legal right to grant diplomas, degrees, and PhDs, he said.

The institutes were hitherto registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and did not have the power to award degrees or diplomas.

The bill will also enable the institutes to attract enough students to develop a strong research base in the field of information technology. The five IIITs, set up on the PPP model, can now use the nomenclature B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD.

During a debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha, BJP lawmaker Kamakhya Prasad Tasa thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Nishank for including the institute in Agartala in the bill. BJD's Sasmit Patra too supported the bill.

V Vijayasai Reddy of YSRCP said including more institutes in the new law will help students in getting jobs. He urged the government to make India a global education hub and also asked it to consider setting up another IIIT in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

RCP Singh of JD(U) suggested standardisation of all IIITs and creating a faculty pool for all such institutes.

However, raising concerns over the fee structure, K Ravindra Kumar of TDP said all new IIITs are under PPP model and students have to bear all expenses. He said he wondered how the meritorious but poor students would afford it.

He also raised the issue of quality in higher technical education and asked whether there is any provision of quality assessment.

Replying to the members, the education minister said technology is one of the high priority areas for this government and it is enhancing the adoption of technology across the sector to raise productivity and standards.

"The New Education Policy along with technology would strengthen the foundation of the New India," he said. He said the government has given priority to the Northeast in this bill.

"In IIITs, the Government of India contributes 50 per cent and the rest 35 per cent and 15 per cent are from the respective state governments and the industry. While in the case of the Northeast, 50 per cent sum of the industry participation is taken care of by the Government of India," he said.

On making India an education hub, Nishank said more than 1,000 students from ASEAN countries come for research in IITs.

The bill amends the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014 and the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017.

Parliament on Tuesday passed a legislation to declare the five new IIITs in Surat, Bhopal, Bhagalpur, Agartala and Raichur as institutes of national importance, enabling them to award degrees.

Parliament on Tuesday passed a legislation to declare the five new IIITs in Surat, Bhopal, Bhagalpur, Agartala and Raichur as institutes of national importance, enabling them to award degrees. The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020, was introduced in Rajya Sabha by Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Monday. The bill was passed by Lok Sabha in March. Nishank said there are 25 IIITs in the country, of which five are run by the Union government and 15 operate under the public-private-partnership model. "We have brought the proposal before this House to bring five new operational institutes, which are located and have started operations in Surat (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhagalpur (Bihar), Agartala (Tripura) and Raichur (Karnataka), under this legislation," Nishank said. Bringing the five new IIITs under this law will make them institutes of national importance and they will have the legal right to grant diplomas, degrees, and PhDs, he said. The institutes were hitherto registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and did not have the power to award degrees or diplomas. The bill will also enable the institutes to attract enough students to develop a strong research base in the field of information technology. The five IIITs, set up on the PPP model, can now use the nomenclature B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD. During a debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha, BJP lawmaker Kamakhya Prasad Tasa thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Nishank for including the institute in Agartala in the bill. BJD's Sasmit Patra too supported the bill. V Vijayasai Reddy of YSRCP said including more institutes in the new law will help students in getting jobs. He urged the government to make India a global education hub and also asked it to consider setting up another IIIT in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. RCP Singh of JD(U) suggested standardisation of all IIITs and creating a faculty pool for all such institutes. However, raising concerns over the fee structure, K Ravindra Kumar of TDP said all new IIITs are under PPP model and students have to bear all expenses. He said he wondered how the meritorious but poor students would afford it. He also raised the issue of quality in higher technical education and asked whether there is any provision of quality assessment. Replying to the members, the education minister said technology is one of the high priority areas for this government and it is enhancing the adoption of technology across the sector to raise productivity and standards. "The New Education Policy along with technology would strengthen the foundation of the New India," he said. He said the government has given priority to the Northeast in this bill. "In IIITs, the Government of India contributes 50 per cent and the rest 35 per cent and 15 per cent are from the respective state governments and the industry. While in the case of the Northeast, 50 per cent sum of the industry participation is taken care of by the Government of India," he said. On making India an education hub, Nishank said more than 1,000 students from ASEAN countries come for research in IITs. The bill amends the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014 and the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017.

Parliament passes bill giving national importance tag to five new IIITs

According to a study, a person's bone marrow could be hit by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cdc-withdraws-coronavirus-airborne-transmission-guidance-329328">coronavirus </a>as it may damage the immune cells.

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A study in Science Immunology reported that it found "unrecognized" changes in immune cells, called monocytes, released into the blood from the bone marrow. The study found that in coronavirus patients with severe diseases, the monocytes did not function properly.

Earlier, there was no data to suggest that COVID-19 affected the bone marrow of a patient. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Another study in Ireland found patients suffered from persistent fatigue after being hit by the virus. The study which looked into 128 &nbsp;participants found that 52 per cent reported persistent fatigue.

The researchers studied various factors contributing to the fatigue including pre-existing conditions and the severity of the initial illness.

The study found women who accounted for 54 per cent of the participants were the most affected with as many as 67 per cent reporting fatigue with patients with depression more likely to suffer.

However, researchers said more work was needed in the longer term to arrive at a conclusion. The preliminary study hasn't been peer reviewed as yet.

According to a study, a person's bone marrow could be hit by coronavirus as it may damage the immune cells. Watch: A study in Science Immunology reported that it found "unrecognized" changes in immune cells, called monocytes, released into the blood from the bone marrow.

According to a study, a person's bone marrow could be hit by coronavirus as it may damage the immune cells. Watch: A study in Science Immunology reported that it found "unrecognized" changes in immune cells, called monocytes, released into the blood from the bone marrow. The study found that in coronavirus patients with severe diseases, the monocytes did not function properly. Earlier, there was no data to suggest that COVID-19 affected the bone marrow of a patient. Another study in Ireland found patients suffered from persistent fatigue after being hit by the virus. The study which looked into 128 participants found that 52 per cent reported persistent fatigue. The researchers studied various factors contributing to the fatigue including pre-existing conditions and the severity of the initial illness. The study found women who accounted for 54 per cent of the participants were the most affected with as many as 67 per cent reporting fatigue with patients with depression more likely to suffer. However, researchers said more work was needed in the longer term to arrive at a conclusion. The preliminary study hasn't been peer reviewed as yet.

Coronavirus may damage bone marrow immune cells: Study

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun warned&nbsp;that the country was headed to "hell" if a new cabinet is not appointed quickly.

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In a televised address to the nation, Aoun said: "With the entrenchment of positions, no solution seems imminent", and added&nbsp;later that a "miracle" could help in a political breakthrough.

Lebanon's prime minister-designate Mustapha Adib has been pressing hard to strike a deal to form the cabinet. French President Emmanuel Macron had earlier given Lebanon's leaders a two-week deadline to form a government which passed last week. &nbsp;

Lebanon's capital Beirut was hit by a deadly blast last month in which at least 180 people were killed and several hundred injured amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Macron had travelled to Beirut in the aftermath of the blasts and had called for political reforms amid the chaos as residents welcomed him and openly discussed the issues related to the country.

US secretary Mike Pompeo had said earlier that, "Business as usual in Lebanon just is unacceptable", while adding, "This has to be a government that conducts significant reforms."

"I am counting on everyone's cooperation to form a government whose task will be to implement what was agreed upon with President Macron," Adib had said earlier.

Another fire had hit the Beirut's commercial district earlier in the month amid recovery efforts from the August 4 blasts. Fire trucks quickly moved to put out the flames. &nbsp;

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun warned that the country was headed to "hell" if a new cabinet is not appointed quickly. Also Read: Lebanon army finds 1.3 tonnes of fireworks at destroyed Beirut port In a televised address to the nation, Aoun said: "With the entrenchment of positions, no solution seems imminent", and added later that a "miracle" could help in a political breakthrough.

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun warned that the country was headed to "hell" if a new cabinet is not appointed quickly. Also Read: Lebanon army finds 1.3 tonnes of fireworks at destroyed Beirut port In a televised address to the nation, Aoun said: "With the entrenchment of positions, no solution seems imminent", and added later that a "miracle" could help in a political breakthrough. Lebanon's prime minister-designate Mustapha Adib has been pressing hard to strike a deal to form the cabinet. French President Emmanuel Macron had earlier given Lebanon's leaders a two-week deadline to form a government which passed last week. Lebanon's capital Beirut was hit by a deadly blast last month in which at least 180 people were killed and several hundred injured amid the coronavirus pandemic. Macron had travelled to Beirut in the aftermath of the blasts and had called for political reforms amid the chaos as residents welcomed him and openly discussed the issues related to the country. US secretary Mike Pompeo had said earlier that, "Business as usual in Lebanon just is unacceptable", while adding, "This has to be a government that conducts significant reforms." "I am counting on everyone's cooperation to form a government whose task will be to implement what was agreed upon with President Macron," Adib had said earlier. Another fire had hit the Beirut's commercial district earlier in the month amid recovery efforts from the August 4 blasts. Fire trucks quickly moved to put out the flames.

Country will go 'to hell' unless cabinet formed, warns Lebanon President Aoun

The US Justice Department has said the five Chinese hackers who were charged targeted Indian government's networks and "compromised foreign government computer networks".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/chinese-hacker-group-apt41-dupe-companies-in-malaysia-and-china-328339">Also Read: Chinese hacker group, APT41, dupe companies in Malaysia and China</a>

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen has charged five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charged two Malaysians for helping them.

Justice Department statement said the Malaysian nationals were arrested but the Chinese nationals were still at large.

"In about 2019, the conspirators compromised government of lndia websites, as well as virtual private networks and database servers supporting the government of India. The conspirators used VPS PROVIDER servers to connect to an Open VPN network owned by the government of India," the indictment said.

The conspirators had installed "Cobalt strike" malware on Indian government-protected computers, it added.

"In one notable instance, the defendants conducted a ransomware attack on the network of a non-profit organization dedicated to combating global poverty," it said.

The indictment against Zhang and Tan charged the defendants with "two counts" of conspiracy to commit computer fraud which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

The US government alleged that the hackers targeted "over 100 victim companies in the United States and abroad, including software development companies, computer hardware manufacturers, telecommunications providers, social media companies, video game companies, non-profit organizations, universities, think tanks, and foreign governments, as well as pro-democracy politicians and activists in Hong Kong."

"The intrusions, which security researchers have tracked using the threat labels “APT41,” “Barium,” “Winnti,” “Wicked Panda,” and “Wicked Spider,” it said.

“The scope and sophistication of the crimes in these unsealed indictments is unprecedented. The alleged criminal scheme used actors in China and Malaysia to illegally hack, intrude and steal information from victims worldwide,” Michael R. Sherwin, acting US attorney for the District of Columbia, said.

The US Justice Department has said the five Chinese hackers who were charged targeted Indian government's networks and "compromised foreign government computer networks".

The US Justice Department has said the five Chinese hackers who were charged targeted Indian government's networks and "compromised foreign government computer networks". Also Read: Chinese hacker group, APT41, dupe companies in Malaysia and China Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen has charged five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charged two Malaysians for helping them. Justice Department statement said the Malaysian nationals were arrested but the Chinese nationals were still at large. "In about 2019, the conspirators compromised government of lndia websites, as well as virtual private networks and database servers supporting the government of India. The conspirators used VPS PROVIDER servers to connect to an Open VPN network owned by the government of India," the indictment said. The conspirators had installed "Cobalt strike" malware on Indian government-protected computers, it added. "In one notable instance, the defendants conducted a ransomware attack on the network of a non-profit organization dedicated to combating global poverty," it said. The indictment against Zhang and Tan charged the defendants with "two counts" of conspiracy to commit computer fraud which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The US government alleged that the hackers targeted "over 100 victim companies in the United States and abroad, including software development companies, computer hardware manufacturers, telecommunications providers, social media companies, video game companies, non-profit organizations, universities, think tanks, and foreign governments, as well as pro-democracy politicians and activists in Hong Kong." "The intrusions, which security researchers have tracked using the threat labels “APT41,” “Barium,” “Winnti,” “Wicked Panda,” and “Wicked Spider,” it said. “The scope and sophistication of the crimes in these unsealed indictments is unprecedented. The alleged criminal scheme used actors in China and Malaysia to illegally hack, intrude and steal information from victims worldwide,” Michael R. Sherwin, acting US attorney for the District of Columbia, said.

Chinese hackers compromised Indian government websites: US Justice Department

US President Donald Trump said he is considering the selection of a Supreme Court Justice "without delay" after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died on Friday.

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"We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us, the most important of which has long been considered to be the selection of United States Supreme Court Justices," Trump said, adding, "We have this obligation, without delay!"

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However, Democrats have said they want a judge to appointed until after the elections even as Trump lags Biden in various opinion polls with less than two months to go for the national elections which take place on November 3.

Trump had earlier appointed two conservative judges Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 to the US Supreme Court. Trump's move comes as Republicans control 53 of the Senate's 100 seats making his nomination a favourite to win even before the US goes to polls.

According to reports, Trump's nominee's included Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa.&nbsp;

Trump had said last month that he was open to naming a new Supreme Court justice before the US elections and had named 20 possible choices.

US President Donald Trump said he is considering the selection of a Supreme Court Justice "without delay" after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died on Friday.

US President Donald Trump said he is considering the selection of a Supreme Court Justice "without delay" after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died on Friday. Watch: "We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us, the most important of which has long been considered to be the selection of United States Supreme Court Justices," Trump said, adding, "We have this obligation, without delay!" .@GOP We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us, the most important of which has long been considered to be the selection of United States Supreme Court Justices. We have this obligation, without delay! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 19, 2020 × Also Read: Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg wanted to see Trump lose in US elections However, Democrats have said they want a judge to appointed until after the elections even as Trump lags Biden in various opinion polls with less than two months to go for the national elections which take place on November 3. Trump had earlier appointed two conservative judges Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 to the US Supreme Court. Trump's move comes as Republicans control 53 of the Senate's 100 seats making his nomination a favourite to win even before the US goes to polls. According to reports, Trump's nominee's included Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa. Trump had said last month that he was open to naming a new Supreme Court justice before the US elections and had named 20 possible choices.

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