Maharashtra reports 11,015 new COVID-19 infections, total jumps to 6,93,398
14,219 patients recovered on Monday taking the total number of COVID-19 recoveries to 5,02,490.
Aug 24, 2020, 23:16 PM IST
Hong Kong researchers record first documented coronavirus COVID-19 re-infection
The 33-year-old male was cleared of COVID-19 and discharged from a hospital in April, but tested positive again after returning from Spain via Britain on August 15.
Aug 24, 2020, 20:11 PM IST
172 countries engaged in COVID-19 global vaccine facility, says WHO
WHO chief added that at present there are nine vaccines that are part of this portfolio which is constantly being reviewed and optimised to ensure access to the best possible range of products.
Aug 24, 2020, 17:33 PM IST
Validity of Motor Vehicle documents extended till December due to COVID-19 situation
"This step is likely to help out the citizens in availing transport-related services," added Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Aug 24, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
India’s COVID-19 total recoveries cross 23 lakh, active cases at 7.1 lakh
India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate now stands at 75.27% reflecting that the number of patients recovering is on a steady rise over the past several months.
Aug 24, 2020, 15:23 PM IST
UK announces tougher fines for people breaching COVID-19 social distancing rules
Those participating in illegal gatherings, as well as those who do not wear face-covering where it is mandatory, might be fined 100 pounds (USD130), with the amount doubling on each offense up to 3,200 pounds ($4,188).
Aug 23, 2020, 21:19 PM IST
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in critical condition after testing coronavirus positive
"Her condition is assessed as serious, her temperature is up to 39 (Celsius)," the spokeswoman for her Fatherland party said.
Aug 23, 2020, 20:07 PM IST
India will get COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2020 if everything goes well: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
"Once the effective vaccines are available, we will start manufacturing and distributing it to the citizens of India," Dr Harsh Vardhan said.
Aug 23, 2020, 16:49 PM IST
Italy rules out new lockdown amid increasing coronavirus cases
Italy, one of Europe`s worst-hit countries with more than 35,000 deaths, on Saturday reported 1,071 new coronavirus infections.
Aug 23, 2020, 15:24 PM IST
COVID-19: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia urges Centre to cancel JEE, NEET entrance exams
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the JEE (Main) exam will be be held from September 1-6 and NEET (UG) on September 13.
Aug 22, 2020, 23:07 PM IST
Delhi reports 1,412 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases, 1,230 recoveries, 14 deaths in past 24 hours
Delhi has witnessed a total of 1,44,138 recoveries and has a recovery rate of 90.07 per cent.
Aug 22, 2020, 22:27 PM IST
Veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam continues to be on ventilator and ECMO support, condition stable
The health bulletin released at 6:15 PM on Saturday also read, "MGM Healthcare's multidisciplinary team consists of specialists from Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases and ECMO care."
Aug 22, 2020, 19:38 PM IST
Single-day coronavirus COVID-19 testing across India crosses 1 million-mark: Health Ministry
As per the MoHFW latest health bulletin, the cumulative COVID-19 tests have now been increased to 3,44,91,073.
Aug 22, 2020, 18:57 PM IST
South Korea, China hold highest-level talks; discuss trade, denuclearisation, coronavirus response
The two countries resumed exchanges last month when Seoul sent a high-level diplomat for a bilateral economic meeting.
Aug 22, 2020, 18:00 PM IST
Assam observes weekend lockdown to contain coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
On August 14, the state government had issued new COVID-19 lockdown guidelines with relaxations between August 16 and 31.
Aug 22, 2020, 17:29 PM IST
Study shows how coronavirus COVID-19 smell loss differs from common cold
The research team hopes that their work could help develop smell and taste tests for fast COVID-19 screening - in primary care and emergency departments.
Aug 22, 2020, 16:13 PM IST
India records highest single-day peak of 63,631 coronavirus COVID-19 recoveries, total crosses 22 lakh
The COVID-19 Recovery Rate has now improved to 74.69%.
Aug 22, 2020, 15:58 PM IST
With highest ever one-day spike of 69652 COVID-19 cases, India's tally crosses 28-lakh
India's coronavirus cases breached the 28-lakh mark with the highest ever single-day spike of 69,652 fresh cases of infections. While the death toll rose to 53,866 with 977 fatalilties reported in the last 24 hours.
Aug 20, 2020, 10:35 AM IST
Donald Trump touts convalescent plasma as treatment for coronavirus
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted the use of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19 and suggested a reported decision by regulators to put on hold an emergency authorization for its use could be politically motivated.
Aug 20, 2020, 06:27 AM IST
Hungary to tighten coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions from September, says PM Viktor Orban's aide
As of Wednesday, Hungary had reported 5,002 coronavirus cases, with 609 deaths.
Aug 19, 2020, 23:48 PM IST
