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Covid-19 got global attention as it affected rich nations, says TB expert

The sudden focus on Covid-19 has had a significant negative impact on TB because in many countries the Covid-19 response has been built on or has utilised the TB response, says Grania Brigden

Covid-19 got global attention as it affected rich nations, says TB expert
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:10 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi records 3,797 fresh cases, 99 deaths in 24 hours

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,747,242 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 861,647, Andhra Pradesh 854,011, Tamil Nadu 758,000 and Kerala 525,580. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi records 3,797 fresh cases, 99 deaths in 24 hours
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 12:22 AM IST

UK reports 24,962 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,369,318

Another 24,962 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,369,318, according to official figures

UK reports 24,962 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,369,318
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 11:44 AM IST

US coronavirus cases in surpass 11 million-mark: Johns Hopkins University

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the US topped 11 million, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University

US coronavirus cases in surpass 11 million-mark: Johns Hopkins University
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 8:02 AM IST

First batch of Sputnik V Covid vaccine to arrive in Kanpur medical college

The first batch of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for is likely to reach Kanpur's Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College by next week

First batch of Sputnik V Covid vaccine to arrive in Kanpur medical college
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 2:32 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Places of worship in Maharashtra to reopen, says CM

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra has 1,740,461 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 857,928, Andhra Pradesh 851,000, Tamil Nadu 752,521 and UP 514,060.

Coronavirus LIVE: Places of worship in Maharashtra to reopen, says CM
Updated On : 14 Nov 2020 | 4:46 PM IST

Vaccine alliance raises $2 billion to buy Covid-19 shots for poor nations

Berkley said $3 billion was still needed for diagnostics and $6.1 billion for therapeutics by the end of 2021

Vaccine alliance raises $2 billion to buy Covid-19 shots for poor nations
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 5:38 PM IST

World Health Organization to set up traditional medicine centre in India

World Health Organisation said it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with PM Mod expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the 'pharmacy of the world'

World Health Organization to set up traditional medicine centre in India
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 1:32 PM IST

A common mutation may make Covid-19 more vulnerable to a vaccine: Study

A common mutation in the novel coronavirus that has enabled it to spread quickly around the world may also make it more susceptible to a vaccine, according to a study

A common mutation may make Covid-19 more vulnerable to a vaccine: Study
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 1:06 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE updates: India cases at 8,728,795; active cases at 484,547

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,736,329 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 855,912, Andhra Pradesh 849,705, Tamil Nadu 752,521 and Kerala 508,256. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE updates: India cases at 8,728,795; active cases at 484,547
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 12:26 PM IST

France sees slowdown in Covid-19 cases, 'fragile' downward trend of spread

Two weeks into its second nationwide lockdown, France has witnessed a slowdown in the number of new Covid-19 cases and a "fragile" downward trend of the viral circulation, official data revealed

France sees slowdown in Covid-19 cases, 'fragile' downward trend of spread
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 11:13 AM IST

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, experts call for action to address epidemic

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, a new report has called for action to close the gap in diabetes prevention and care

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, experts call for action to address epidemic
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 10:46 AM IST

Global Covid-19 cases top 52.6 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 52.6 million, while the deaths have surged to 1,291,920, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Global Covid-19 cases top 52.6 million: Johns Hopkins University
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 10:37 AM IST

UK reports 33,470 confirmed Covid-19 cases in its biggest one-day jump

The United Kingdom posted its biggest one-day jump in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus infections as the government reported 33,470 new cases

UK reports 33,470 confirmed Covid-19 cases in its biggest one-day jump
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 9:53 AM IST

Sputnik V Covid vaccine: WHO in talks with Russian institute, says report

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday

Sputnik V Covid vaccine: WHO in talks with Russian institute, says report
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 9:58 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Sero survey shows 34% have antibodies in Tripura

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,731,833 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 853,796, Andhra Pradesh 847,977, Tamil Nadu 750,409 and UP 503,159. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Sero survey shows 34% have antibodies in Tripura
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 9:11 PM IST

Smell, taste changes early indication of Covid-19 community spread: Study

Self-reports of smell and taste changes can be earlier markers of the spread of the novel coronavirus than indicators based on hospital emergency room (ER) consultations, according researchers

Smell, taste changes early indication of Covid-19 community spread: Study
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 1:06 PM IST

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 52 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 52 million, while the deaths have surged to 1,282,790, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 52 million: Johns Hopkins University
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 11:14 AM IST

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy exceed 1 million: Health ministry

The Covid-19 cases in Italy exceeded one million, official statistics by the Health Ministry showed

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy exceed 1 million: Health ministry
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 8:24 AM IST

Global coronavirus tally touches 52-mn mark, 2 days after hitting 50 mn

Global coronavirus cases touched 52 million, two days after hitting the grim milestone of 50 million

Global coronavirus tally touches 52-mn mark, 2 days after hitting 50 mn
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 7:49 AM IST