5 things for April 28: pandemic is far from over, says WHO

What is famotidine? USA he takes his first steps towards a new normality. The pandemic is far from over, says the WHO. This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.

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Pandemic is far from over, says WHO

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said the coronavirus pandemic is not over. "The pandemic is far from over," he said at a press conference. He added that WHO "remains concerned about the growing trends [of confirmed cases] in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and some Asian countries."

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USA takes his first steps towards a new normal

Some states in the USA They carry out processes of economic reopening and relaxation of restrictions, despite warnings from health experts, mayors and even President Donald Trump. But reopening doesn't mean things are back to normal as we knew it before.

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The impact on food production

Tyson Foods warned that "millions of pounds of meat" will disappear from the supply chain, as the coronavirus pandemic has led food processing plants to close, leading to a shortage of products in grocery stores in the whole country. "The food supply chain is breaking," said the president of the company's executive board.

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What is famotidine?

A commonly used medication to combat heartburn is administered to coronavirus patients in New York hospitals. According to the United States National Library of Medicine, it is an oral medication that can be marketed with or without a prescription. The over-the-counter comes in presentations like pill, chewable pill, or capsule, the library explains.

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The rise of telemedicine

Telemedicine has been around for more than two decades, although its adoption among Americans has been relatively low. But the extraordinary circumstances created by the coronavirus appear to be leading to a watershed moment that telemedicine companies hope will hold, even after the crisis is over.

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At coffee time

The Pentagon publishes UFO videos

The Pentagon released three short videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena," which had previously been released by a private company. 

Bill Gates Explains How the United States Can Safely Relax Coronavirus Restrictions

The ability of some parts of the United States to begin safely and effectively lifting restrictions on the coronavirus will depend on the country's ability to test and vigorously track new cases of the virus, Bill Gates told CNN's Fareed Zakaria on Sunday.

Airbnb will ask owners to allow 24 hours for new guests to arrive

Airbnb is implementing recommended cleaning and vacancy procedures for its more than 7 million global rentals.

Astronomers find 'foreign' asteroids that live in our solar system

Astronomers have identified more permanent external presences in our solar system. It is a group of interstellar asteroids that were recorded long ago and never left. 

Tell me Xavier: And where is the help for my business?

As Washington approves billions of dollars in small business aid, the money doesn't come, and business owners face the dilemma: They don't want to fire employees, but they also don't have a way to pay wages. Xavier Serbiá explains what happens.

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The number of the day

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Global coronavirus cases exceed 3 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.

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The appointment of the day

"Kim Jong Un is alive and well. He has been in the Wonsan area since April 13 ”

The South Korean government referred to growing speculation about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and told CNN that he is "alive and well."

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And to finish…

What life is like after quarantine in some parts of the world

Slowly, some countries and regions are relaxing the quarantine measures imposed in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. In Spain this weekend children were allowed to leave their homes with their parents. In the US state of Georgia, the governor allowed the reopening of businesses such as gyms, restaurants, hair salons, and tattoo parlors. This is what the new normality looks like in the world.