More than 62,000 new COVID-19 global cases in last 24 hrs; active count increases to 29.16 lakh
The US has seen the most number of coronavirus deaths where the death count has crossed 1 lakh.
May 27, 2020, 23:33 PM IST
Over 42.2 lakh worldwide COVID-19 cases with 2.85 lakh deaths; Russia reports 11,650 cases in 24 hours
On the list of the places with most COVID-19 deaths, the US remained on top with more than 80,933 deaths.
May 11, 2020, 22:37 PM IST
WHO warns of new coronavirus COVID-19 lockdowns if transition not managed carefully
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus listed a series of steps needed before countries lift measures designed to control the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory disease, such as surveillance controls and health system preparedness.
May 07, 2020, 00:30 AM IST
US President Donald Trump urges China to reveal all about origin of coronavirus COVID-19
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday there was “a significant amount of evidence” that the virus emerged from a Chinese laboratory.
May 06, 2020, 00:20 AM IST
Afghanistan distributes free bread as prices soar amid coronavirus
More than 250,000 families in the capital Kabul started receiving ten flat `Naan` breads per day in the first phase of the project.
May 05, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
China lied to world about coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, hampered efforts in developing vaccine, claims spy dossier
This deliberate attempt of China sabotaging the chance at saving millions brings it under the radar of all the nations.
May 02, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge over 32.76 lakh, death toll crosses 2.33 lakh
With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 11,13,437 cases.
May 02, 2020, 00:26 AM IST
Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases cross 32.4 lakh, death toll over 2.3 lakh
With a massive jump, the US has witnessed the highest death toll across all the nations at 61,717, followed by Italy at 27,967, the UK at 26,842, Spain at 24,543, and France at 24,121. Spain recorded its lowest daily coronavirus death tally in six weeks.
May 01, 2020, 00:54 AM IST
BRICS to set up $15 billion loan support for its economic rebuilding due to coronavirus COVID-19 crisis
The BRICS countries on Tuesday agreed to set up a $15 billion loan instrument to finance projects for the economic rebuilding of BRICS countries due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. This was among the key outcome of the BRICS Foreign ministers meet that happened via video conference.
Apr 28, 2020, 21:54 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare, US President Donald Trump's 'injecting disinfectants' idea horrifies doctors and academics
An international chorus of doctors and health experts urged people not to drink or inject disinfectant on Friday after Trump suggested that scientists should investigate inserting the cleaning agent into the body as a way to cure COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Apr 25, 2020, 00:20 AM IST
Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases cross 27 lakh, death toll over 1.94 lakh; Spain and Italy record lowest deaths in a month
With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 883,826.
Apr 25, 2020, 00:00 AM IST
Must ensure equal access globally for all new coronavirus COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics and treatments: WHO
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus launched the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator, or the ACT Accelerator, calling it a landmark collaboration.
Apr 24, 2020, 20:41 PM IST
Fresh quarantine measures in China's Harbin after new coronavirus COVID-19 infects 70 people: Reports
According to a DailyMail report, more than 4,000 are undergoing tests in the city of around 10 million after claims that the virus was brought into the city by a student who returned from New York.
Apr 24, 2020, 17:59 PM IST
Russia calls India's decision to send medicines 'nobel', says gesture will be reciprocated
Nikolay Kudashev, the Russian envoy to India, lauded India's 'comprehensive efforts' that resulted in significant "decrease in the rate of infection".
Apr 24, 2020, 00:33 AM IST
Good to see Pakistan realises merit of regional cooperation: India on Islamabad inviting SAARC nations for coronavirus COVID-19 meet
Pakistan on Thursday hosted a meet on COVID-19 pandemic in which the country had invited all the SAARC countries.
Apr 24, 2020, 00:16 AM IST
Over 26 lakh coronavirus COVID-19 cases worldwide, death toll crosses 1.86 lakh
With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 847,985. It is followed by Spain with 213,024 cases, Italy with 189,973 cases, France with 157,135 cases and Germany with 151,285 cases.
Apr 23, 2020, 23:54 PM IST
Bill Gates commends PM Narendra Modi's leadership in combating coronavirus COVID-19 in India
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates have commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and his government's "proactive measures" such as lockdown and expansion of focused testing in combating the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in India.
Apr 22, 2020, 20:44 PM IST
Govt announces telephonic survey for feedback on prevalence, distribution of coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms
Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter, it announced, "Govt of India will be conducting a Telephonic Survey. Citizens will get calls on their mobile phones by NIC and number 1921."
Apr 22, 2020, 00:25 AM IST
COVID-19: All efforts being made to improve availability of chemicals, medicines, says Centre
In the meeting, Gowda also asked the officers to maintain close coordination within themselves and with other concerned Ministries as well, so that supply of essential items is done without any hindrance.
Apr 22, 2020, 00:07 AM IST
Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases cross 25 lakh, death toll over 1.74 lakh
With the highest numbers both in positive cases and death toll, the US continues to remain the worst-hit with a total of 804,194 cases. It is followed by Spain with 204,178 cases, Italy with 183,957 cases, France with 156,495 cases and Germany with 148,007 cases.
Apr 22, 2020, 00:01 AM IST
