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New virus cases fall below 900; govt extends current social distancing scheme

New virus cases rise above 1,000 again

COVID-19 cases top 60,000 in Korea

After retiring from a long career in construction, John Pereira wanted to enjoy the benefits of retirement without too much financial stress. He took to driving passengers using the rideshare app Lyft, a job he says gives him the flexibility of a retired lifestyle while helping to pay the bills. “I am my own boss,” he said. “When I feel like going, I go.” Uber and Lyft, the two largest rideshare companies in the U.S., currently classify their drivers as independent contractors, rather t...

Recent home sales west of Boston (Dec. 30) ACTON 6 Stoneymeade Way One-family Colonial, built in 1991, 2,594 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on 43,068-square-foot lot. $1,193,000 10 Puritan Road One-family Colonial, built in 1990, 2,412 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on 41,106-square-foot lot. $835,000 10 Shiraz Lane #10 Condo, built in 2018, 2,541 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. $804,000 6 Ayer Road One-family Colonial, built in 1991, 3,000 square feet, 6 ...

New infections above 1,000 for 2nd day; variant cases rise to 5 Posted : 2020-12-30 10:23 Updated : 2020-12-30 15:22 A medical worker wearing protective gear prepares to take a sample at coronavirus testing site in Seoul, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. AP South Koreas new coronavirus cases stayed above 1,000 for a second straight day Wednesday and variant cases rose to five amid tougher virus curbs across the country. The country added 1,050 more COVID-19 cases, including 1,025 locally transmitted...

Willie Thornes widow auctioning off the late Leicester snooker stars cue for charity The money raised by Jill Saxby will go to Voice 20-20, which helps people with head and neck cancer Need the latest Foxes transfer news? Get FREE email alerts for Leicester City FCInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters o...

A waste management company has been prosecuted following the death of a binman who was struck by a runaway truck. Peter Coleman, 54, was operating the waste truck at Woodside Leisure Park in Garston when it rolled away on October 11, 2014. The father of two from Dunstable, who was described by his family as a “devoted family man”, was fatally injured after being hit by the truck as he tried to regain control. The vehicle began to roll away because the safety mechanism designed ...

A waste management company has been prosecuted following the death of a binman who was struck by a runaway truck. Peter Coleman, 54, was operating the waste truck at Woodside Leisure Park in Garston when it rolled away on October 11, 2014. The father of two from Dunstable, who was described by his family as a “devoted family man”, was fatally injured after being hit by the truck as he tried to regain control. The vehicle began to roll away because the safety mechanism designed ...

By Andrew Atkinson Chief Sports Editor Willie Thorne’s former wife Jill Saxby is auctioning a cue used by the late snooker star in aid of 20-20 Voice Cancer. “Willie played all his life with his one and only cue, from the age of 14,” Jill, Patron of 20-20 Voice Cancer told The Leader. “His cue and case is for auction to raise funds for his charity of choice – 20-20 Voice Cancer,” said Jill. “Money raised will help early diagnosis of this little known cancer, that affects so many,�...