COVID-19 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

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

Pakistan using smugglers and its underworld for planning attack in India through sea route: Intel agencies

This area, besides being in close proximity to India's coast, is also considered part of a preferred maritime smuggling route. 

Apr 24, 2020, 16:42 PM IST

Ramadan 2020: Mosques in Kerala remain closed amid COVID-19 outbreak

In wake of coronavirus lockdown, mosques were seen closed in Thiruvananthapuram. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, government has advised people to pray from their homes to observe social distancing norm. The nation is under lockdown till May 03.

Apr 24, 2020, 12:54 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

Cheap crude to be a new normal, oil income-dependent economies will have to diversify: IMF's chief economist Gita Gopinath

Global crude prices are likely to remain subdued for some time, as predicted by the International Monetary Fund. The global crude prices recently witnessed a historic fall with crude futures trading in negative for the first time. 

Apr 22, 2020, 19:57 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

Icelandair aircraft draws big heart over Reykjavik city thanking medical staff fighting coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

The aircraft was returning from Shanghai in China to Reykjavik.

Apr 21, 2020, 22:40 PM IST

WHO asserts coronavirus likely came from animals and not manufactured in lab, as per all available evidence: Report

Earlier, the WHO had said that the genetic makeup of the virus is closely related to coronaviruses identified in bats, suggesting the disease originated in that animal before making the leap into humans, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Apr 21, 2020, 19:48 PM IST