2020 pandemic

COVID-19: New infections surge in Russia, country records 29,409 cases in past 24 hours

Moscow has the highest number of new cases with 5,002 daily infections, up from 4,610 the day before. 

Oct 11, 2021, 17:31 PM IST

Australian PM calls opening of travel bubble with New Zealand a 'win-win'

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday welcomed the opening of free travel between his country and New Zealand, saying it is a "win-win" for both countries.

Apr 19, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

California to vaccinate all aged 16 and above, for free

California, the most populous state in the US, has decided to vaccinate everyone aged 16 and above against COVID-19.

Apr 16, 2021, 15:48 PM IST

Global COVID-19 caseload touches 138 million, reveals Johns Hopkins University

Global COVID-19 caseload surpassed 138.8 million with the account of more than 2.98 million deaths. With these numbers, the US has become the worst-hit country in this pandemic.

Apr 16, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

Quick restrictive lockdown is key to contain the spread of COVID-19: Leading doctors

The second wave of COVID-19 has increased the cases worldwide. The health care system is overwhelmed by the surge and leading doctors of the country are suggesting a quick and restrictive lockdown to reduce the spread of coronavirus. 

Apr 15, 2021, 14:47 PM IST

US President-elect Joe Biden names health team to fight COVID-19 pandemic; check details

Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for secretary of health and human services as one of his administration`s top officials to fight the COVID-19.

Dec 08, 2020, 02:42 AM IST