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Green completes £240m property clear-out
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Brussels sprouts up
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Privates to give shopping centres £600m injection
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Ministry claims ‘antivirus necklace’ prevents COVID-19, experts beg to differ
The Agriculture Ministry plans to release a eucalyptus-based “antivirus necklace” that minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo claims can help prevent COVID-19 transmission.The “antivirus necklace” was “invented” by the ministry’s Health Research and Development Agency (Balitbangtan) and will be mass-produced next month, he said. It is one of four products developed by the ministry’s researchers intended to treat or prevent COVID-19.“It was [developed] by Balitbangtan. From 700 species of eucalyptus, our lab test results showed that one kind could kill the coronavirus. We are certain,” he said on Friday as reported by tribunnews.com. Topics : The former South Sulawesi governor boasted that the product could “kill” 42 percent of the coronavirus if worn for 15 minutes.“We have tried it. If we [use it] for 30 minutes, it can kill 80 percent [of the coronavirus]. We have also produced a roll-on [product]. If we ever get cut by a knife, the wounds can be healed by applying the product,” Syahrul claimed.He also claimed that the product gave him the confidence to visit crowded places. He said he had used it several times during work visits to inspect agriculture production.Separately, Balitbangtan head Fadjry Djufry said prototypes of eucalyptus-based inventions had been used by COVID-19 patients. He claimed the results showed high rates of recovery following treatment with the products.
“We tested 20 employees from the Agriculture Ministry who had tested positive for COVID-19. Their testimonies after inhaling and being treated [with the product] were positive. It helped improve their breathing,” Fadjry said as reported by tribunnews.com. Despite the claims made by the minister, experts are deeply skeptical, saying there is no scientific evidence that such products can fend off the virus.“We know that the world has not yet found a cure for the disease. I think it would be wise for us not to spread further claims to a panicked society,” Herawati Sudoyo, the deputy director of the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.She said the research on eucalyptus was still at the basic level of molecular modeling and had not been peer reviewed. Even if eucalyptus was found to be effective at killing viruses, the scientific research should have focused on an active natural component, she added.“For example, scientists developed the artemisinin component isolated from [the sweet wormwood] plant for curing malaria. But scientists do not just take all of the plant,” she said.She noted it usually took a long time to develop a drug or vaccine as a cure for a disease, especially when those treatments were developed from herbs.Berry Juliandi, a lecturer at the Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Department of Biology, echoed Herawati’s sentiments, saying that although the Eucalyptol 1.8-cineole component derived from eucalyptus leaves was scientifically known for its antimicrobial properties, there was no proper clinical research showing that such components were effective at killing SARS-CoV-2 inside the respiratory system.He said the ministry’s claims were dangerous as they could distort public awareness about the virus.“The public could be easily believe that they have been saved from the virus with the non-scientifically proven antivirus necklace,” Berry, who is also secretary-general of the Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences (ALMI) told the Post.Both experts warned the public to remain skeptical and question the validity of any claim, including those made by scientists, and to also verify facts from multiple sources. (rin)
Media barred from US Republican convention: reports
“We are working within the parameters set before us by state and local guidelines regarding the number of people who can attend events.”The vote to formally nominate Trump will, however, be livestreamed, according to CNN, which cited a Republican official.”This is an ill-advised decision that the @GOP @GOPconvention should reconsider,” Zeke Miller, president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, said Saturday.”The nomination of a major party presidential candidate is very much the business of the American people.”Miller later tweeted: “An RNC official now says that the decision is not final and that they are still working through press coverage options.”Trump has been forced to scrap his signature rallies because of the coronavirus epidemic, which is killing more than 1,000 Americans a day.Topics : Media will be barred from the Republican National Convention in North Carolina later this month, US news outlets reported, when President Donald Trump will formally receive his party’s nomination.Soaring coronavirus cases have already forced Trump to cancel the part of the convention planned for Florida’s Jacksonville in July.”We are planning for all of the Charlotte activities to be closed press: Friday, August 21-Monday, 24th given the health restrictions and limitations in place in the state,” the convention spokesperson had told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Eden Breakwater Project Moves Along
Jointly funded by the Australian Government, New South Wales Government and Bega Valley Shire Council, the $44 million Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension Project is progressing according to the schedule.The NSW Government reported recently that under the stage one, the installation of the scour protection is continuing well and is on track to be completed by the end of February. All of the scour protection mattresses have been fabricated with a total of 172 to be laid on the seabed.Waterway Constructions, which has been awarded contract for the stage two of the project, has already started works on the installation of marine structures. This includes preparing construction and environmental management plans required under the project’s infrastructure approvals, and bringing plant and equipment to the worksite at the Wharf.NSW also reported that for the duration of the stage two, construction vehicles travelling to and from the Breakwater Wharf will use Mitchell, Calle Calle, Chandos, Barclay, Wirriga, Museum, Imlay and Weecoon Streets, and Albert Terrace with commercial and recreational users still to have access to the Port of Eden excluding the Breakwater Wharf worksite.
Old Time Saturday
When high school boys play Saturday night basketball games, their usual day probably is a walk-through practice around 10 in the morning, a light lunch, and relaxation until the bus leaves or until they are due at the local gym. The only variation will be the time when the local school will schedule this walk-through practice. Back when Indiana had 600 high schools and over half of them were in rural areas, there was quite a difference in what these kids did on a Saturday compared to the city kids. There was always some type of farm chore that my dad insisted needed to be done. You just hoped that it didn’t involve your arms, and somewhat, your legs. To those who had confined farm animals, a lot of these Saturdays meant cleaning the stables–not exactly an easy chore before you wanted to play 32 minutes of basketball. Add that to the fact that many of these kids also grew up avid hunters. Some of them would go out and chase down rabbits after they did their chores. It is a wonder some of these kids ever made it through the Saturday night games. Two things usually made these Saturday night games just as exciting then as they are now. First of all, games involved a lot less running in the old days, and secondly, these farm kids were used to daily chores and staying in bed longer probably would have made them less effective than doing the chores that dad had for them.
2,000 runners expected at first Ikogosi Marathon
RelatedPosts Iruland committed to environmental, national development — Oniru Oyo APC leaders storm Fayemi’s home for reconciliation Thunder strikes in Ekiti, kills 15 cows No fewer than 2,000 runners, including 30 elite athletes, have confirmed participation in the Ikogosi Marathon race billed for Ikogosi-Ekiti on Saturday, the organisers have revealed.This came to limelight as the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has assured participants in the race of adequate security and conducive environment for a hitch-free competition.Fayemi, who spoke in his office on Tuesday evening when the organisers of the Marathon race, led by Niyi Labiran, presented him with his race materials, said his administration will continue to provide platforms for citizens of the state, especially the youth, to showcase their talents.The Governor, who restated his administration’s commitment to youth development, said it would continue to partner with relevant organisations in the bid to build the capacity of Ekiti youths and develop sports in the state.Fayemi said his government would provide necessary support for the Ikogosi Marathon race and other sporting initiatives in the state in order to bring them to global standard.The Governor, who said that the development of sports at the grassroots was a major agenda of the Youth and Sports Development Ministry in the state, revealed that the state is eager to produce world class sports men and women.He said: “It is our desire to engage our youths positively and that explains our huge investment in their education and human capital development. “It is my belief that platforms like the Ikogosi Marathon will help discover more talents which we will then nurture.”Labiran, the Managing Director of the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative, thanked the governor for his love for sports development and support for the marathon race.Labiran revealed that no fewer than 2,000 participants, including 30 elite athletes, have confirmed their participation in the marathon race, which is the first in the state. According to him, the 2,000 participants had already collected their race materials, including jersey, number and other items, since the collection exercise commenced on Monday. He added that 5,000 had registered online, while collection of materials continues until Friday.The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Michael Awopetu, said the state government has mapped out plans to nurture talents that are discovered in the marathon race and other age-grade sporting competitions in the state. Tags: Ekiti StateIkogosi Marathon
Sorensen answers Ireland’s call
Press Association Ireland have drafted Max Sorensen in to replace Tim Murtagh in their 15-man World Cup squad after the veteran Middlesex paceman was ruled out through injury . Ireland head coach Phil Simmons said on www.cricketireland.ie: “It is heart-breaking news for Tim so close to the World Cup and the squad and all staff at Cricket Ireland are thinking of him. “We are lucky that Max has been out here in Dubai with us as part of a group of fast bowlers and is well placed to join the squad straight away for what is a tough tournament ahead in Australia and New Zealand.” Ireland have been drawn in Pool B of the World Cup, alongside South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe and the UAE. They play the West Indies in their first match in Nelson on February 16. 
The 33-year-old Murtagh suffered a stress fracture in his right foot during training in Dubai earlier this month and returned to the UK to undergo surgery. After it became clear that Murtagh would not be fully fit in time for the start of the World Cup, Ireland have decided to call up 29-year-old Sorensen in his place – a move that has been approved by the International Cricket Council’s event technical committee. 