Coronavirus outbreak

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

China reports one new coronavirus COVID-19 case versus 12 a day earlier

China reported one new coronavirus case for May 1, down from 12 a day earlier, data from the country’s health authority showed on Saturday.

May 02, 2020, 07:53 AM IST

Coronavirus India, COVID-19 Updates, May 2: 384 new positive cases, 3 deaths reported in Delhi, total cases stand at 4,122

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rise to 37,336 cases which includes 26,167 active cases, 9,950 cured and 1,218 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry data on Saturday morning. 

May 02, 2020, 07:10 AM IST

WHO warns countries to ease lockdown slowly as coronavirus COVID-19 cases may resurge

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned countries lifting lockdown restrictions to be careful and 'look out for a resugence' of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spread. 

May 02, 2020, 06:36 AM 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

Mumbai launches first coronavirus COVID-19 testing bus

Mumbai launched its first coronavirus COVID-19 testing bus on Friday (May 1, 2020). The bus was inaugurated by state Health Minister Rajesh Tope, Aaditya Thackeray and Parveen Pardeshi via video conferencing.

May 01, 2020, 14:01 PM IST

Distribution drive of masks and meals by 6 kids

6 youngsters launched an initiative C3 - Corona Control Corner which is being led by MCD South Zone. They urged designers to step in and make use of leftover material which is there in their boutiques to make face masks. To their surprise, not only Indians, in fact, US citizens too aid them now.

May 01, 2020, 13:44 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 patient treated with plasma therapy in Mumbai dies

A coronavirus COVID-19 patient in Mumbai who was being administered with plasma therapy died at Lilavati Hospital in the city.  He was the first patient in Maharashtra to been given the plasma therapy. He died on Wednesday April 29.

May 01, 2020, 12:28 PM 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

Data on Gilead drug remdesivir raises hopes in COVID-19 fight, Fauci calls it 'highly significant'

The top US infectious disease official said Gilead Sciences Inc`s experimental antiviral drug remdesivir will become the standard of care for COVID-19 after early clinical trial results on Wednesday showed it helped patients recover more quickly from the illness caused by the coronavirus.

Apr 30, 2020, 11:01 AM IST

Aligarh BJP MLA accuses JNMC hospital of spreading coronavirus covid-19

Aligarh BJP MLA Dalvir Singh has alleged that the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) here had become a `hub` of COVID-19, and a source for spreading the infection in the city. He alleged that the hospital was not informing district administration about coronavirus patients in time.

Apr 29, 2020, 12:53 PM IST

India coronavirus, COVID-19 updates, April 29: 125 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours in Delhi, total count jumps to 3,439

As India continues its fight against coronavirus COVID-19, the total number of cases reported is 31,332 which includes 7,696 cured cases and 1,0007 deaths. As many as 1,897 new cases and 73 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours which is the highest single day death toll, as per the Union Health ministry data on Wednesday morning.

Apr 29, 2020, 06:26 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

India coronavirus, COVID-19 updates, April 27: COVID-19 cases in Delhi breach 3,000-mark, 190 new cases

The country-wide death toll due to coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 872 whereas the total number of positive cases rose to 27,892 on Monday (April 27), according to a Health Ministry data.

Apr 27, 2020, 06:27 AM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 triggers nightmares, similar to Ebola outbreak and 9/11 tragedy

As the world continues to battle coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic with face masks and extended lockdowns, people are united in more than sharing their just virtual lives. According to a report by NBC news report, several people across the world are suffering from sleep-related disorders and experiencing nightmares also called as "quarandreams".

Apr 26, 2020, 18:19 PM IST

Bengaluru hospital uses remote controlled tray in coronavirus COVID-19 ward

In India's battle against the coronavirus COVID-19 it has emerged that the health care officials and medical staff are most vulnerable to this contagious pathogen and so new innovative methods are being tried and tested to keep people who are fighting this virus safe from contracting the infection. 

Apr 26, 2020, 15:54 PM IST

India coronavirus, COVID-19 updates, April 26: 293 new coronavirus cases take Delhi's total count to 2,918

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 26,917 on April 26, over a month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown to flatten the curve of the spread of infection. 

Apr 26, 2020, 06:44 AM IST

DNA: Watch Non Stop News With Sudhir Chaudhary, April 25, 2020

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Apr 25, 2020, 21:58 PM IST

How to develop a positive attitude, Dr Subhash Chandra explains

Coronavirus lockdown has led to disruption in our normal life. Learn from Dr Subhash Chandra how to develop a positive attitude to tide over the crisis.

Apr 25, 2020, 20:24 PM IST

US Navy destroyer in Caribbean sees significant coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak - officials

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that over a dozen sailors had tested positive for the virus. Given the size of ship, usually only a few hundred sailors, an outbreak like this is likely to cause concern and raise questions about whether it would have to return to the United States.

Apr 25, 2020, 12:30 PM IST