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Older professionals keen on stepping out into post-Covid-19 world: LinkedIn

The findings are based on survey responses of 1,351 professionals in India during the fortnight of June 1 to 14

Covid-19 Factoid: Surge worry as India adds 19,000 cases for 2 days running

Telangana has 14,000 coronavirus cases, of which 62 per cent are still active, the highest among most-affected states (5,000-plus cases)

Global annual spend on PPE can hit $50-80bn; China key player: Jefferies

Post-pandemic, the PPE market could still be three times as big as pre-pandemic levels, Jefferies said

CSIR scientists design oxygen enrichment unit for homes, hospitals: Vardhan

Scientists at CSIR have designed an oxygen enrichment unit that can be used in homes, hospitals and remote rural areas Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Unlock 2: No pass needed for inter-state travel, says Home Secy to states

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla made it clear that there shall be absolutely no hindrance in inter-state or intra-state movements of individuals or goods. No separate passes will be required

Karnataka Covid-19 tally crosses 14,000; 738 more cases in Bengaluru

As many as new 1,105 Covid cases were recorded in Karnataka, with 738 of them in Bengaluru, as the state's tally breached the 14,000 mark to settle at 14,295, while 19 people succumbed to the virus

18,522 fresh cases in 24 hours take India's Covid-19 tally across 560,000

The number of active cases stands at 2,15,125, while 3,34,821 people have recovered

Not wearing mask may yield prison term in Goa, says CM Pramod Sawant

The Goa government is mulling imprisonment for persons not wearing masks and for not following social distancing norms, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Monday.

Coronavirus daily update: Mumbai adds 1,247 new cases; 92 more patients die

The coronavirus tally in Mumbai increased to 76,294 with the addition of 1,247 new cases, while the death toll rose to 4,461 after 92 more patients succumbed to the infection.

Mamata attacks Centre, says her govt has nothing to hide on donations

In a veiled attack against the Centre for refusing to disclose details on the PM CARES Fund, Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government has nothing to hide on the donations it has received.

Bihar sees highest single-day spike of 394 Covid-19 cases; tally at 9,618

Bihar on Monday reported 394 coronavirus cases, its highest single-day spike, pushing the infection tally to 9,618, while the death toll rose to 63, the state health department said.

Unlock 2: Schools to remain shut; domestic flights, trains to be expanded

More domestic flights and passenger trains will be allowed in a calibrated manner, as the government issued guidelines for the month-long 'Unlock 2' beginning July 1

Govt eyes higher RBI surplus this year as Covid-19 decimates tax revenues

Data available on the RBI's website shows that, as of April 1-June 21, the RBI has purchased more than Rs 1.3 trillion in government bonds

Coronavirus update: 5 new Covid-19 cases in Arunachal, tally rises to 187

Five new Covid-19 cases were reported in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, taking the northeastern state's tally to 187, an official said.

Coronavirus update: Odisha's Covid-19 death toll at 23; cases rise to 6,859

Odisha's coronavirus death toll mounted to 23 with two more persons succumbing to the disease on Monday, as the total number of cases in the state reached 6,859, a health department official said.

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

Gilead prices Covid-19 drug remdesivir at $2,340 in developed nations

Remdesivir is expected to be in high demand as one of the only treatments so far shown to alter the course of Covid-19

Coronavirus daily updates: Assam reports 302 fresh cases; total count 7,794

Assam inched towards the 7,800-mark in coronavirus cases with 302 more people, including 172 from the capital city, testing positive on Monday

'Covid warrior club' in action: West Bengal's strategy to contain pandemic

The West Bengal government has set up a 'Covid warrior club' in Murshidabad district comprising people who have recovered and are willing to aid the administration and health workers

'Worst is yet to come': WHO chief warns over coronavirus pandemic

It has now been six months since the first cases of a mysterious pneumonia-like illness were reported in Wuhan, China