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Coronavirus LIVE: Local restrictions only in containment zones, says Centre

Coronavirus update: At 1,789,800, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 876,425, Andhra Pradesh 863,843, Tamil Nadu 773,176 and Kerala 571,872

Coronavirus LIVE: Local restrictions only in containment zones, says Centre
Updated On : 25 Nov 2020 | 5:16 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: 30 vaccines in different stages of development in India

Coronavirus live update: At 17,84,361, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 874,555, Andhra Pradesh 862,758, Tamil Nadu 771,619 and Kerala 566,492

Coronavirus LIVE: 30 vaccines in different stages of development in India
Updated On : 24 Nov 2020 | 6:25 PM IST

WHO says $4.3 billion urgently needed for Covid-19 vaccine sharing scheme

It has so far raised $5 billion, including more than 500 million euros ($600 million) from Germany

WHO says $4.3 billion urgently needed for Covid-19 vaccine sharing scheme
Updated On : 23 Nov 2020 | 11:21 PM IST

LIVE: UP restricts visitors to indoor events at 100 as Covid-19 tally rises

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,780,208, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 873,046, Andhra Pradesh 862,000, Tamil Nadu 769,000 and Kerala 562,735

LIVE: UP restricts visitors to indoor events at 100 as Covid-19 tally rises
Updated On : 23 Nov 2020 | 8:00 PM IST

G20 Summit: Singapore PM calls for equitable distribution of Covid vaccines

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on the world leaders to work together to ensure affordable and equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

G20 Summit: Singapore PM calls for equitable distribution of Covid vaccines
Updated On : 22 Nov 2020 | 3:18 PM IST

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Why super-spreaders should be vaccinated first

Chinese drugmaker signals promising results for its vaccine, Europe's retailers urge govts to lift Christmas lockdowns, Nigeria sinks into recession, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Why super-spreaders should be vaccinated first
Updated On : 22 Nov 2020 | 3:03 PM IST

Coronavirus vaccine distribution faces logistics, supply chain challenges

Observing that immunisation against Covid involved many challenges, including logistics and supply chain for distribution, an expert said there cannot be any lowering of guard on prevention of virus

Coronavirus vaccine distribution faces logistics, supply chain challenges
Updated On : 22 Nov 2020 | 2:31 PM IST

Pakistan registers 59 more coronavirus deaths, toll rises to 7,662

At least 59 more people have succumbed to coronavirus in Pakistan, taking the nationwide death toll to 7,662, while over 2,600 new infections have been reported across the country

Pakistan registers 59 more coronavirus deaths, toll rises to 7,662
Updated On : 22 Nov 2020 | 2:10 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Govt panel advises sustainable pricing model at hospitals

Coronavirus update: US is the worst-hit country with 12,268,678 coronavirus cases, followed by India, which has 9,050,442 cases, Brazil (5,912,903), France (2,109,170), Russia (2,039,926)

Coronavirus LIVE: Govt panel advises sustainable pricing model at hospitals
Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 4:18 PM IST

China will have to play by rules; US to rejoin WHO, says Joe Biden

Biden was responding to a question on about his remarks during the presidential debates that he wanted to punish China over the way Beijing has been behaving

China will have to play by rules; US to rejoin WHO, says Joe Biden
Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 1:18 AM IST

WHO advises doctors against using Gilead's remdesivir for treating Covid-19

The recommendation is a blow to Gilead's drug, which was one of the first thought to offer a meaningful benefit to coronavirus patients after a study showed it reduced their recovery time

WHO advises doctors against using Gilead's remdesivir for treating Covid-19
Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 1:02 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Containment zones rise to over 4,550 in Delhi

Coronavirus update: US is the worst-hit country with 12,072,560 coronavirus cases, followed by India, which has 9,004,365 cases, Brazil (5,912,903), France (2,065,138), Russia (1,991,998)

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Containment zones rise to over 4,550 in Delhi
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 4:47 PM IST

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows immune response in older adults

The vaccine causes few side effects and provokes a response in T-cells that target the virus within 14 days of the first dose and a protective antibody response within 28 days of the booster dose

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows immune response in older adults
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 11:29 PM IST

Covid LIVE: Vaccine should be available for public by April 2021, Serum CEO

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,757,520 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 865,931, Andhra Pradesh 857,395, Tamil Nadu 763,282 and Kerala 539,919. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

Covid LIVE: Vaccine should be available for public by April 2021, Serum CEO
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 11:23 PM IST

Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine deliveries may start before Christmas

(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and BioNTech <22UAy.DE> could secure emergency U.S. and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after final trial results showed it had a 95% success rate and no serious side effects, the drugmakers said on Wednesday.

Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine deliveries may start before Christmas
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 10:34 AM IST

US should rewrite the China trade contract

The world has become too dependent on China to embrace restrictive trade actions against it

US should rewrite the China trade contract
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 2:30 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi logs highest single-day fatality count; 7,486 cases

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,752,509 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 864,140, Andhra Pradesh 856,159, Tamil Nadu 761,568 and Kerala 533,500. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi logs highest single-day fatality count; 7,486 cases
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 11:51 PM IST

India conducted 937,279 tests on Tuesday, had a positivity rate of 4.12%

Business Standard takes a look at daily and total tests done by all Indian states and 10 most affected countries globally

India conducted 937,279 tests on Tuesday, had a positivity rate of 4.12%
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 10:20 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: 6,396 fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi, tally past 495,000

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 17,49,777 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 8,62,804, Andhra Pradesh 854,764, Tamil Nadu 7,59,916 and Kerala 527,708. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: 6,396 fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi, tally past 495,000
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 11:25 PM IST

We can stop Covid-19: Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope

Moderna's experimental vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing Covid-19 based on data from a late-stage trial, it said, becoming the second US drugmaker to report results that far exceed expectations

We can stop Covid-19: Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:37 AM IST