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Covid-19 updates: Over 57k new cases, next Sero-Prevalence survey and more
A total of 5,65,103 patients are still undergoing treatment at hospitals and quarantine centres
 "Covid-19 updates: Over 57k new cases, next Sero-Prevalence survey and more")
EU funds for equipment for plasma collection from Covid-19 survivors
The efficacy of these treatments is being investigated worldwide, including in an EU research project
 "EU funds for equipment for plasma collection from Covid-19 survivors")
Large-scale US Covid-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now
Drugmakers say they first need to make sure the vaccines are safe and effective more generally
 "Large-scale US Covid-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Comorbidities contributed to 82% of deaths
A roundup of articles in Indian news publications on how India is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Comorbidities contributed to 82% of deaths")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: July was worst for US in terms of cases
Mexico's virus death toll world's third-highest, Canada extends travel ban to August 31, Mainland China reports 45 new coronavirus cases for July 31 and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: July was worst for US in terms of cases")
'Hundreds of thousands' of kids Covid-19 infected: Fauci undercuts Trump
Fauci's comments about transmission risk in kids come as school reopening dates draw closer
 "'Hundreds of thousands' of kids Covid-19 infected: Fauci undercuts Trump")
Covid-19: How viruses in general hang on in the brain and testicles
There are a few places in the body that are less accessible to the immune system and where it is difficult to eradicate all viral infections
Highest single-day spike of 57,117 new Covid-19 cases in India in a day
A total of 5,65,103 patients are still undergoing treatment at hospitals and quarantine centres
 "Highest single-day spike of 57,117 new Covid-19 cases in India in a day")
New York schools won't reopen unless Covid-19 rate remains below 3%
The city's infection rate has remained steady at around 2 per cent for several weeks, and was at 1% on Friday
 "New York schools won't reopen unless Covid-19 rate remains below 3%")
Covid-19 Factoid: 50,000+ cases added to India's tally on consecutive days
While India has surpassed Italy's death toll to become the fifth-worst-hit country by fatalities, Mexico has overtaken the UK on this count to become the third-most-affected
 "Covid-19 Factoid: 50,000+ cases added to India's tally on consecutive days")
Despite PPE, health workers at high risk of contracting Covid-19: Study
BAME healthcare workers were at an especially high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection
 "Despite PPE, health workers at high risk of contracting Covid-19: Study")
European Union in talks to secure Sanofi deal for coronavirus vaccine
Armed with an emergency fund of more than 2 billion euros (1.80 billion pounds), the European Commission wants to strike deals with up to six drug makers for their vaccines
 "European Union in talks to secure Sanofi deal for coronavirus vaccine")
77% German citizen fear second coronavirus wave in near future: Survey
The number of new cases in Germany increased by 870 within one day to 208,698 Friday, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)
Mexico at third spot in world for Covid-19 deaths, total cases at 424,000
Mexican health officials said Friday there were 688 deaths for the latest 24-hour reporting period, pushing the country's total to 46,688
 "Mexico at third spot in world for Covid-19 deaths, total cases at 424,000")
US to pay Sanofi, GSK $2.1 bn for Covid-19 vaccine to cover 50 mn people
A Sanofi executive said the companies had not yet agreed with the US on a specific price for additional doses
 "US to pay Sanofi, GSK $2.1 bn for Covid-19 vaccine to cover 50 mn people")
Unlock 3.0: Noida cinema halls, gyms to remain closed till August 31
Except for medical services and essential emergencies, other movements are prohibited in the containment zone
 "Unlock 3.0: Noida cinema halls, gyms to remain closed till August 31")
Odisha: Govt offices to function with 50% staff in August due to Covid-19
All departments will ensure that government work does not suffer, all the state government offices will remain closed on Saturdays in August
 "Odisha: Govt offices to function with 50% staff in August due to Covid-19")
Coronavirus LIVE: Record spike of over 292,000 global cases in last 24 hrs
Coronavirus: India has recorded over 100,000 cases in 48 hours. The US tally has surged to 4,634,581 and Brazil 2,613,789. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Record spike of over 292,000 global cases in last 24 hrs")
Madhya Pradesh CM, cabinet members to donate salaries for Covid-19 fight
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said he and his cabinet colleagues would donate 30 per cent of their salaries to the CM Relief Fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
 "Madhya Pradesh CM, cabinet members to donate salaries for Covid-19 fight")
In fight against Covid, plasma Bank launched at SAIL plant in Odisha
As part of efforts to fight Covid-19 pandemic, a plasma bank was inaugurated on Friday at state-owned SAIL's plant in Rourkela (Odisha), a company statement said.