Coronavirus global deaths

US President Donald Trump visits Mount Rushmore amid controversy, coronavirus concerns

Trump will view a fireworks display with thousands of people at the South Dakota landmark, which depicts the images of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Jul 04, 2020, 00:39 AM IST

Japan: No new state of emergency as nightlife drives Tokyo's coronavirus spread

Tokyo reported 124 new cases on Friday, up from 107 the day before, partly due to increased testing among nightlife workers in the Shinjuku and Ikebukuro districts.

Jul 04, 2020, 00:34 AM IST

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine developers encouraged by immune response but cautious on timeframe

Speaking at a parliamentary hearing, Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at the university, said 8,000 volunteers had been enrolled for the Phase III of its trial into the vaccine, AZD1222, which was licensed to AstraZeneca.

Jul 01, 2020, 22:07 PM IST

Maldives to re-open for international tourists in July: Check guidelines

According to the guidelines, tourists are not required to pay an additional fee, produce a certificate or test result indicative of negative status for COVID-19 prior to entry into the Maldives.

Jun 24, 2020, 15:35 PM IST

Pubs, restaurants and hotels to reopen as England eases social distancing

Britain`s economy has been hammered by the lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19 and although non-essential retailers were allowed to reopen last week, many businesses, particularly in the hospitality and leisure sectors, have remained closed.

Jun 23, 2020, 18:34 PM IST

Explainer: Singapore heads for July polls in coronavirus pandemic

The election is to be held on July 10, and candidates have to submit nomination papers on June 30.

Jun 23, 2020, 16:37 PM IST

Saudi Arabia to lift nationwide curfew, resume economic activities from Sunday

Restrictions will remain, however, for religious pilgrimages, international travel and social gatherings of more than 50 people.

Jun 20, 2020, 19:46 PM IST

New coronavirus cases in New Zealand rattle public confidence

The new case is a man in his 60s who flew in from Lahore in Pakistan, via Doha and Melbourne on June 11 and is in quarantine.

Jun 18, 2020, 12:55 PM IST

New Zealand confirms two new cases ending coronavirus free run

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had warned that new cases may come up in the future as New Zealanders return home, and some others were allowed in under special conditions.

Jun 16, 2020, 11:21 AM IST

US President Donald Trump critical of FDA decision to revoke emergency use of hydroxychloroquine drug he promoted for coronavirus COVID-19

Based on new evidence, the FDA said it was no longer reasonable to believe that hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine may be effective in treating the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

Jun 16, 2020, 09:36 AM IST

Global COVID-19 tally reaches 6,699,358; US on top with 1,883,656 confirmed cases

France`s coronavirus death toll today rose by 46, or 0.2%, to reach 29,111, which is the fifth-highest total in the world.

Jun 06, 2020, 00:41 AM IST

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge over 51 lakh, death toll crosses 3.35 lakh

With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 1,588,322 cases.

May 23, 2020, 00:33 AM IST

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge over 50 lakh, death toll crosses 3.29 lakh

With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 1,562,714 cases.

May 21, 2020, 23:51 PM IST

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge over 45 lakh, death toll crosses 3.04 lakh

With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 1,427,867 cases.

May 16, 2020, 00:06 AM IST

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge over 44 lakh, death toll crosses 3 lakh

With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 1,400,500 cases.

May 15, 2020, 00:07 AM IST

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge over 39.02 lakh, death toll crosses 2.72 lakh

With a massive jump, the US has witnessed the highest death toll across all the nations at 76,101 followed by the UK at 31,315, Italy at 30,201, Spain at 26,070 and France at 25,990.

May 09, 2020, 00:20 AM IST

Hindu priest recites Vedic prayer at White House on US National Day of Prayer Service amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

The priest Harish Brahmbhatt thanking the US President said that in "troubled times of COVID-19, social distancing, and the lockdown, it’s not unusual for people to feel anxious or not at peace".

May 08, 2020, 20:10 PM IST