Coronavirus outbreak

Highest single-day spike of 32695 COVID-19 cases takes India's tally over 9.5 lakh

India's tally of COVID-19 cases mounted to 9,68,876 on Thursday (July 16, 2020), while the death toll climbed to 24,915 as a total of 32,695 cases of coronavirus infections and 606 fatalities were recorded in a single day, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Jul 16, 2020, 11:34 AM IST

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tests COVID-19 positive again

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has again tested positive for coronavirus, he told reporters on Wednesday in Brasilia, suggesting he has yet to recover from an infection first diagnosed last week.

Jul 16, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine can produce immune response against coronavirus: Study

An experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by the American biotech company Moderna prompted neutralising antibody activity in healthy adults, though it led to minor side effects in many patients, according to a new study from the preliminary stages of an ongoing trial.

Jul 15, 2020, 13:19 PM IST

With highest single-day spike of 29,429 coronavirus COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 9.36 lakh

Maharashtra, the worst-affected state, has a total of 2,67,665 COVID-19 cases and 10,695 fatalities. Followed by Tamil Nadu which has a tally of 1,47,324 cases and 2,099 deaths due to COVID-19. 

Jul 15, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Donald Trump administration rescinds order barring foreign students from taking online-only classes

In a stunning reversal of policy, the Trump administration on Tuesday abandoned a plan that would have forced out tens of thousands of foreign students following widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses.

Jul 15, 2020, 06:45 AM IST

7,975 new cases take Maharashtra's total to 2,75,640; active count at 1,11,801

India's total COVID-19 cases reached 9,36,181 which includes 3,19,840 active cases, 5,92,032 cured/discharged/migrated cases while the death toll is at 24,309. In the last 24 hours, 29,429 new coronavirus cases and 582 fatalities were reported, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.

Jul 15, 2020, 06:28 AM IST

LIVE: Maharashtra reports 6,497 new cases, total rises to 2,60,924; death count at 10,482

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are the hotspots for COVID-19 cases among the states in India.

Jul 13, 2020, 06:34 AM IST

Russia first nation to successfully complete human trials of coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine

As of Sunday morning, the global number of COVID-19 cases stood at 12,681,472, while the death toll climbing to 564,420, according to Johns Hopkins University in the US.

Jul 12, 2020, 21:28 PM IST

World Health Organisation warns COVID-19 crisis 'getting worse'

The World Health Organization (WHO) said the novel coronavirus was yet to be brought under control "in most of the world", while warning that it was actually "getting worse".

Jul 11, 2020, 15:19 PM IST

LIVE: Gujarat's total increases by 872 to 41,027; death count at 2,034

India on Saturday (July 11, 2020) recorded the highest single-day spike of 27,114 COVID-19 cases taking the total number to 8,20,916  as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Jul 11, 2020, 06:28 AM IST

With highest single-day spike of 26,506 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 7.93 lakh

With the highest single-day spike of 26,506 COVID-19 cases and 475 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 7,93,802 on Friday, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Jul 10, 2020, 10:26 AM IST

Gujarat reports highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases taking tally to 40155

The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in India has crossed 7.93 lakh and the country now has the third-highest coronavirus cases in the world, besides being the biggest epicenter of Covid-19 cases in Asia. 

Jul 10, 2020, 06:34 AM IST

WHO acknowledges emerging 'evidence' of airborne transmission of COVID-19

The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people.

Jul 08, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

India coronavirus, COVID-19 live updates, July 8: Tamil Nadu reports 3,693 new cases, active count rise to 46,480; total at 1,22,350

India's total of coronavirus cases rose to 7,42,417 on Wednesday with a spike of 22,752 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which includes 2,64,944 active cases, and 4,56,830 patients that have been cured/discharged, as per the data provided by the Union Health Ministry.

Jul 08, 2020, 06:13 AM IST

India records highest single-day spike with 24,000 plus COVID-19 cases in last 24 hour

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research data, the total number of samples tested up to July 4 is 97,89,066 of which 2,48,934 samples were tested on Saturday.

Jul 05, 2020, 10:44 AM IST

LIVE: Delhi's total increases by 2,244 to 99,444, active count at 25,038; toll at 3,067

As per the Health Ministry data, India's coronavirus tally has risen to 6,73,165 which includes 2,44,814 active cases, 4,09,083 cured/migrated cases.

Jul 05, 2020, 06:30 AM IST

India records highest single-day spike with 22,771 new COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 6.45 lakh

The recovery rate has improved to 60.80 percent. There are 2,35,433 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country at present.

Jul 04, 2020, 10:44 AM IST

LIVE: Noida Chief Medical Officer tests positive, moved to isolation ward for treatment

 As per the Health Ministry data on Saturday India's coronavirus tally has risen to 6,48,315 which includes 2,35,433 active cases, 3,94,227 cured/migrated cases, and 18,655 deaths.

Jul 04, 2020, 06:29 AM IST

India records highest single-day spike with 20,903 new COVID-19 cases; total tally at 6,25,544

The Indian Council of Medical Research on Friday said that the total number of samples tested till July 2 is 92,97,749 of which 2,41,576 samples were tested on Thursday. The recovery rate in India stands at 60.73 percent. 

Jul 03, 2020, 10:49 AM IST

Coronavirus cases in India cross 6 lakh mark; death toll at 17834

According to medical research body ICMR data, over 90.5 lakh samples have been tested so far across India for coronavirus as of July 1.

Jul 02, 2020, 12:04 PM IST