Speak softly and scatter fewer coronavirus particles, say researchers
More quiet zones in high-risk indoor spaces, such as hospitals and restaurants, could help to cut coronavirus contagion risks, researchers have said, after a study showed that lowering speaking volume can reduce the spread of the disease.
Sep 10, 2020, 14:02 PM IST
Spain witnesses worst COVID-19 week since late March, total tops 4,00,000
Infections have risen sharply since Spain lifted a three-month lockdown in late June, but deaths have been much lower than during the epidemic`s late-March peak.
Aug 24, 2020, 23:38 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
Russia produces first batch of coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine
Russia has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for COVID-19, the Interfax news agency quoted the health ministry as saying on Saturday (August 15, 2020), hours after the ministry reported the start of manufacturing.
Aug 15, 2020, 17:37 PM IST
Pressure grows in France to tighten mask rules amid rise in coronavirus COVID-19 cases
Masks are currently required outdoors in hundreds of French towns, but rules vary widely.
Aug 15, 2020, 16:23 PM IST
Germany reports biggest jump in new coronavirus COVID-19 infections since early May
Chancellor Angela Merkel and the 16 state governments in charge of health protection decided in May to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions.
Aug 12, 2020, 15:08 PM IST
Coronavirus spread may get harder to control, says French PM Jean Castex
France`s 7-day moving average of new infections climbed to 1,691 on Tuesday from 1,056 on July 31.
Aug 11, 2020, 23:29 PM IST
New Zealand locks down Auckland after first local coronavirus COVID-19 case in 102 days
New Zealand retirement village in Christchurch, in the South Island, has also gone into lockdown after residents displayed symptoms of respiratory illness.
Aug 11, 2020, 22:50 PM IST
In Chile, police trains dogs to sniff out coronavirus COVID-19 in early stages
Chilean police are training sniffer dogs to detect the coronavirus in people`s sweat at an early stage, after a similar trial in the UK showed encouraging results.
Aug 01, 2020, 11:24 AM IST
Around 1.68 crore coronavirus COVID-19 global cases with over 6.62 lakh deaths; US, Brazil, India worst-hit
US and Brazil have reported the most number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities.
Jul 30, 2020, 00:05 AM IST
Greece to make masks mandatory at more indoor public spaces
The measure goes into effect from July 29.
Jul 28, 2020, 18:43 PM IST
Record 2.84 lakh coronavirus COVID-19 infections reported across world in last 24 hrs; US, Brazil, India worst-hit
The United States and Brazil reportedly accounted for almost half the total of new infections.
Jul 25, 2020, 17:35 PM IST
WHO reports record daily spike in global coronavirus COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day
The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, with the total rising by 259,848 in 24 hours.
Jul 19, 2020, 18:23 PM IST
More than 1.1 crore global COVID-19 cases; US, Brazil, India worst-hit
While the US has 28.97 lakh cases, Brazil and India have 16.03 lakh and 6.97 lakh cases respectively.
Jul 06, 2020, 23:39 PM IST
More than 1.05 crore COVID-19 cases globally with over 5.12 lakh deaths
The US being the worst-COVID-19 hit country has recorded 26.38 lakh confirmed infections, while Brazil on the second spot has registered 14.02 lakh cases to date.
Jul 02, 2020, 00:31 AM IST
Coronavirus global cases cross 1 crore-mark; almost 5 lakh dead while 50.85 lakh have recovered
The coronavirus outbreak across the globe doesn't seem to stop anytime soon and the total number of confirmed infections in the world by Sunday (June 28) evening crossed the 1 crore mark.
Jun 28, 2020, 23:51 PM IST
More than 43.93 lakh people have recovered from COVID-19 globally; active count at 39.84 lakh
The top-four countries that have witnessed the most recoveries are the United States (US) (6,17,460), Brazil (5,76,779), Russia (3,39,142) and India (2,27,728).
Jun 21, 2020, 23:57 PM IST
Over 82.61 lakh coronavirus cases in world; more than 4.45 lakh dead
The United States (US) has been the worst-hit country with 21.48 lakh cases followed by Brazil that has 9.23 lakh confirmed coronavirus cases.
Jun 18, 2020, 00:21 AM IST
Coronavirus global cases breach 80 lakh-mark; fatalities at 4.38 lakh
The United States has been the worst-hit country with 1,16,567 coronavirus fatalities.
Jun 17, 2020, 00:38 AM IST
Over 79.63 lakh COVID-19 cases across world; death count surges to 4.34 lakh
The US has witnessed 1,15,862 deaths so far, the most in the world.
Jun 16, 2020, 00:54 AM IST
