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Hargreaves Shakes Up Best Buy List In Wake Of the Woodford Debacle

2020-07-05T19:20:32Z

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Hargreaves Lansdown will publish its updated list of recommended funds today as it tries to repair its image following the Neil Woodford debacle. The Wealth Shortlist will replace the investment platform's Wealth 50 list, which fell into disrepute for recommending the doomed Woodford Equity Income Fund right up until the fund's suspension last year, with investors losing at least 27 per cent of their savings. The updated shortlist will contain 68 funds and Hargreaves said it has 'listened and learned and taken action' when selecting them. Hargreaves Lansdown's new Wealth Shortlist will replace the investment platform's Wealth 50 list, which fell into disrepute for recommending the doomed Woodford Equity Income Fund It has improved its selection criteria, introduced further risk monitoring, improved its governance procedures and will include more guidance on how a fund could fit into an investor's portfolio. When the Woodford Equity Income fund collapsed last year, Hargreaves was accused of favouring funds which offered its customers access to a cheaper share class. This meant Hargreaves could ramp up its own fees which it charged to customers, while keeping the overall fee similar to its rivals. Hargreaves denied it took its economic interests into account when compiling the Wealth 50 list, but agreed to reassess its selection criteria. The new shortlist will include 17 funds which were not on the old list. But fund manager Terry Smith, whose Fundsmith Equity vehicle has been one of the best performers since it launched in 2010, will still not appear on the list. Hargreaves said they wanted monthly updates, whereas Fundsmith prefer to provide data on a six-month basis. 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CDC Adds Nausea Diarrhea And Congestion To COVID-19 Symptoms List

2020-07-05T17:43:20Z

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ([/news/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc/index.html CDC]) appear to have added runny nose or sneezing, nausea and diarrhea to its list of [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus] symptoms. It's unclear when the three newest additions were tacked onto the agency's now 12 item long list of signs of COVID-19. That means there now four-times as many potential indicators of the virus compared to the earliest days of the pandemic's grip in the US, when officials only considered fever, coughing and shortness of breath credible evidence of coronavirus. Notably, gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and nausea, are more commonly reported by younger patients, among whom cases have been surging in recent weeks since states began reopening. The CDC has now added gastrointestinal symptoms of diarrhea and nausea to its list of coronavirus sign, alongside runny nose or congestion and nine previously listed symptoms (file) CDC officials now count among the signs and symptoms of COVID-19: FeverChillsCoughShortness of breath or difficulty breathingFatigueMuscle or body achesHeadacheNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrhea As scientists have studied coronavirus and doctors have seen more and more patients, [https://travelzee.hpage.com/list-of-waterfalls-in-tamilnadu.html https://travelzee.hpage.com/list-of-waterfalls-in-tamilnadu.html] it has become increasingly clear that the virus has many and varied effects upon the body. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/health/article-8470505/Gilead-prices-coronavirus-drug-2-340-rich-countries.html Remdesivir treatment for one coronavirus patient will cost...] [/health/article-8448653/Magnesium-key-helping-feel-energised.html Lacking energy, feeling flat or not sleeping well? Magnesium... Ad Feature] Share this article Share When the pandemic began, anyone without a fever was told they were unlikely to be infected. People who were without those first three primary symptoms or a very likely exposure to coronavirus were actively and adamantly discouraged from getting tested. One might expect that a disease's list of symptoms and vulnerable people might narrow as more is learned about it, but coronavirus has tracked in the opposite direction. Last week, the CDC expanded its list of who is at-risk for coronavirus to include people with chronic conditions such as kidney disease, obesity, heart conditions, type 2 diabetes and sickle cell disease. Pregnant women, too, are now thought to be at greater risk of more severe infection. And as many as half of all people with coronavirus may be asymptomatic. Still, the inclusion of additional symptoms may boost the odds that Americans will recognize that they may be sick, get tested for coronavirus, and isolate themselves. Although coronavirus is a respiratory virus, researchers noted early on that gastrointestinal symptoms were common, but often missed in coronavirus patients. Stanford University scientists noted in an early April study that as many as a third of patients had diarrhea or nausea. These symptoms were more common among younger patients, who now make up about half of all new cases, the White House Coronavirus Task Force said last week Coronavirus becomes dangerous as it makes its way to the lower reaches of the lungs, triggering potentially life-threatening pneumonia, so doctors at first believed its upper respiratory effects were negligible. Now it's clear that the nasal cavity is rich in the ACE2 receptors through which coronavirus infects cells and the CDC has included runny nose or congestion as symptoms of the infection.

United States Not On EU apos;s apos;safe apos; Travel List Diplomats Say

2020-07-05T17:17:40Z

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By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, June 30 (Reuters) - The United States is not on a "safe list" of destinations for non-essential travel due to be unveiled by European Union governments later on Tuesday, three diplomats said. The 27-member bloc is expected to give outline approval to leisure or business travel from Wednesday to 14 countries beyond its borders when they vote on the list by midday Brussels time (1000 GMT), the diplomats said. The countries are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay, they said. Russia and Brazil, along with the United States, are among countries that do not make the initial "safe list". The vote is aimed at supporting the EU travel industry and tourist destinations, particularly countries in southern Europe hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. China would also be provisionally approved, although travel would only open up if Chinese authorities also allowed in EU visitors. Reciprocity is a condition of being on the safe list. The list must be passed by a "qualified majority" of EU countries, meaning 15 EU countries representing 65% of the population. Four EU diplomats said they expected it to secure the required backing. The list will act as a recommendation to EU members, meaning they will almost certainly not allow access to travellers from other countries, but could potentially set restrictions on those entering from the 14 nations. The EU's efforts to reopen internal borders, particularly among the 26-nation Schengen area which normally has no frontier checks, have been patchy as various countries have restricted access for certain visitors. Greece is mandating COVID-19 tests for arrivals from a range of EU countries, including France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, with self-isolation until results are known. The Czech Republic is not allowing in tourists from Portugal and Sweden. British residents can also travel to many EU countries, [https://travelzee.hpage.com/list-of-waterfalls-in-tamilnadu.html travelzee.hpage.com] although non-essential travellers to Britain are required to self-isolate for 14 days. (Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop; editing by Philippa Fletcher)

Brits Flood Into Majorca As 144 Flights Touch Down On Holiday Island

2020-07-05T15:55:56Z

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Some of the first British holidaymakers have touched down in Majorca as an increasing number of tourist flights flood into the holiday island after Spain opened its borders a week ago. One hundred and forty four flights from abroad landed in Palma airport today, a three-fold increase from yesterday. The passengers, a mixture of tourists and expats returning after lockdown, were set to enjoy temperatures of 34°C as they returned for the first time since an easing of coronavirus lockdown measures - the day before ministers prepare to unveil a list of exempt countries. Many Brits who landed flooded straight to the island's beaches to soak up the sun. Many of the travellers who arrived at the airport today headed straight to the seaside British holidaymakers stroll down a strip along the holiday island after arriving in Majorca today Passengers with face masks and luggage wait after arriving at the airport Tourists flooded to the beaches, which were far quieter than usual in July - as they enjoyed temperatures of 34°C It comes as holiday makers anxiously await the government's list of destinations that will be exempt from quarantine tomorrow, but there are claims a swathe of other countries will be able to dodge the 14-day restrictions even if they are not included. The EU yesterday agreed 15 states from outside the bloc - including Algeria, Japan, China, Rwanda, Thailand, Morocco and Tunisia - will be allowed to come and go freely. However, that raises the prospect they could just take an indirect route to the UK via an air bridge. Sunseekers on the beach in Croatia yesterday - one of the destinations expected to feature on the air bridge list He took the action despite UK plans to include Greece in a 'green' group of countries it was safe for Britons to travel to using quarantine-free air bridges, when an official list is released later this week RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8473769/The-36-areas-England-Covid-19-cases-RISING.html Is YOUR area at risk of a local lockdown? 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There were heavy hints it would be published today, but it is now due tomorrow. There is speculation is will include 50 countries, including most Western European states and British overseas territories. Turkey's ambassador to the UK said this morning that his country believes it will be among them. Umit Yalcin insisted it is safe to open up travel despite a recent spike in cases after lockdown restrictions to combat the spread of Covid-19 were eased. 'I'm optimistic because we are expecting to be included in that list because, scientifically, the facts and figures should talk and the numbers related to corona for Turkey is very low,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 'All the numbers relatively and comparatively with other countries are very low, especially in touristic areas in the Aegean and Mediterranean coast the numbers are zero. 'Because of that reason we are expected to be included on that list.' Pressed that numbers nationwide in Turkey are high, the ambassador said 'we are not expecting that second wave' and argued that cases are centred on cities. However, travel firms have been forced to scrap thousands of flights and holiday packages in [/news/greece/index.html Greece] after the nation extended its ban on arrivals from the UK. TUI, Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and [/news/british_airways/index.html British Airways] have all axed travel plans for Brits who booked in the hope of a quick getaway in early July. But the Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has extended a UK flight ban that was due to end today to July 15. Greece has been relatively lightly affected by coronavirus, but the UK continues to be one of the worst affected countries in Europe. TUI, Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and British Airways have all axed travel plans to Greece (pictured) for Brits who booked in the hope of a quick getaway in early July Tui, the UK's biggest tour operator, was due to serve four Greek islands when it resumed operations on July 11, while EasyJet had announced plans to resume flights from the UK to Greece next week with fares starting at £39.99. The boss of TUI yesterday demanded clarity over the air bridge scheme, warning that other countries could follow Greece's example. Andrew Flintham, managing director of TUI UK & Ireland, said the proposal could only work after 'two-way conversations' between Britain and other countries, adding: 'I think there's still going to be a few bumps in the road.' Under the traffic light system, drawn up by the Joint Biosecurity Centre and Public Health England and set to be in place by July 6, countries will be rated green, amber or red based on coronavirus infection levels, the reliability of official data and confidence in test and trace systems. The automatic 14-day quarantine requirement will remain only for 'red-rated' countries such as the US and Brazil. Travel between 'green' and 'amber' countries will be quarantine-free, [https://travelzee.hpage.com/list-of-waterfalls-in-tamilnadu.html https://travelzee.hpage.com/list-of-waterfalls-in-tamilnadu.html] but passengers will have to fill in a 'locator form' to trace their movements.

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2020-07-05T15:55:52Z

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