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India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation

Only the US and Brazil are ahead of India in terms of total coronavirus infections

India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation
Updated On : 05 Jul 2020 | 11:10 PM IST

Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations

The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth

Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations
Updated On : 05 Jul 2020 | 10:54 PM IST

Coronavirus vaccine update: Moderna vaccine trial delayed, India's by Aug15

Coronavirus vaccine latest update: A large trial of Moderna Inc's potential coronavirus vaccine has been delayed, as the company makes changes to its study plan. Catch latest updates on Covid vaccine

Coronavirus vaccine update: Moderna vaccine trial delayed, India's by Aug15
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 12:45 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases top 11 million; India count nears 650,000

Coronavirus latest news: Maharashtra's total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 186,626, Tamil Nadu 98,392 and Delhi 92,000. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases top 11 million; India count nears 650,000
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 9:37 AM IST

WHO expects results from Covid-19 drug trials within two weeks

Mike Ryan, head of the WHO's emergencies programme, said it would be unwise to predict when a vaccine could be ready against Covid-19

WHO expects results from Covid-19 drug trials within two weeks
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 2:39 AM IST

2,520 fresh Covid-19 cases take Delhi's count past 94,000; deaths at 2,923

On June 23, the national capital had reported its highest single-day spike so far of 3,947 case

2,520 fresh Covid-19 cases take Delhi's count past 94,000; deaths at 2,923
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 1:39 AM IST

WHO endorses ICMR's Truenat tests to detect TB, rifampicin resistance

Rifampicin is a standardised drug that is used to treat Tuberculosis

WHO endorses ICMR's Truenat tests to detect TB, rifampicin resistance
Updated On : 03 Jul 2020 | 7:01 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: 6,330 new cases in Maharashtra; recoveries top 100,000

Coronavirus latest news: Global coronavirus cases stand at 10,810,307, while more than 5.9 million have recovered, and 518,921 have died. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: 6,330 new cases in Maharashtra; recoveries top 100,000
Updated On : 03 Jul 2020 | 8:32 AM IST

Early hospitalisation, more tests: Shah's inputs to limit Covid-19 in NCR

He said the adoption of more testing via Rapid Antigen Test Kits will help reduce infection transmission rate below 10 per cent

Early hospitalisation, more tests: Shah's inputs to limit Covid-19 in NCR
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 10:17 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE updates: India's case count exceeds 600,000-mark

Coronavirus latest news: Global tally of coronavirus cases is now 10,631,655, while more than 5.79 million have recovered, and 515,006 have died. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE updates: India's case count exceeds 600,000-mark
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 8:36 AM IST

Another Covid challenge

Medical waste treatment capacity has to be ramped up urgently

Another Covid challenge
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 11:40 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: US could see 100,000 new cases per day, says Fauci

Coronavirus latest news: Global coronavirus cases are at 10,413,558, while more than 5.65 million have recovered, and 508,250 have died. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: US could see 100,000 new cases per day, says Fauci
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 8:17 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Pandemic is far from over, it is accelerating, says WHO

Coronavirus latest news: Global coronavirus cases are now at 10,243,859. While more than 5.5 million have recovered, 504,410 have died so far. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Pandemic is far from over, it is accelerating, says WHO
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 8:24 AM IST

Coronavirus vaccine update: AstraZeneca, Modena leading the race, says WHO

Coronavirus vaccine latest update: The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc.'s experimental vaccine is the first to enter the final stages of clinical trial. Catch latest updates on Covid vaccine

Coronavirus vaccine update: AstraZeneca, Modena leading the race, says WHO
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 12:03 PM IST

With nearly 190,000 new cases, steepest hike seen globally in 24 hours: WHO

The latest rise to the overall case count is a significant increase from the 179,316 new positive tests reported on Saturday by the WHO

With nearly 190,000 new cases, steepest hike seen globally in 24 hours: WHO
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 8:09 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 190,000 cases reported globally in last 24 hours

Coronavirus latest news: Global coronavirus cases have crossed 10-million mark, while India witnessed a spike of over 20,000 cases in a single day. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 190,000 cases reported globally in last 24 hours
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 7:52 AM IST

Covid-19: India added 100,000 cases in less than a week; tally over 500,000

Global Covid-19 tally is about to breach the 10-million figure

Covid-19: India added 100,000 cases in less than a week; tally over 500,000
Updated On : 28 Jun 2020 | 12:36 AM IST

China sees uptick in new Covid-19 cases, driven by Beijing's outbreak

The National Health Commission reported 21 new confirmed infections in mainland China on Friday, up from 13 a day earlier and the highest since Monday

China sees uptick in new Covid-19 cases, driven by Beijing's outbreak
Updated On : 27 Jun 2020 | 9:03 PM IST

Over 45,000 Covid-19 cases reported in US in biggest daily jump so far

The new record for positive Covid-19 tests comes as several states at the center of a new surge in infections took steps back from efforts to ease restrictions on businesses

Over 45,000 Covid-19 cases reported in US in biggest daily jump so far
Updated On : 27 Jun 2020 | 8:55 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: India cases top 500,000; Goa CM hints at community spread

Coronavirus latest news: Delhi recorded 3,390 fresh coronavirus cases today, taking the Covid-19 tally in the city to 73,780. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: India cases top 500,000; Goa CM hints at community spread
Updated On : 27 Jun 2020 | 8:14 AM IST