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Delhi Covid-19 hospitals to have CCTV in all wards, permit just 1 attendant

Covid-19 dedicated hospitals in Delhi have been directed to immediately install CCTV cameras in all wards to enhance patients' care, according to an official order

Covid-19: Delhi will have more containment zones after re-mapping

After a re-mapping of containment zones is to be done in Delhi, as authorities have decided to divide them into micro clusters for better surveillance and contact-tracing

Paris Orly Airport reopens with limited service after three-month lockdown

Orly is the French capital's second-largest hub after Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) north of Paris

MP forms commission to create employment for returnee migrant workers

The Department of Labour issued an order for the formation of the commission as per the CM's directive

Covid-19 triggering panic attacks, depression and suicides, say experts

Potential job losses, financial burden, uncertainty about the future and fears of running out of food and necessities add to the worries

Covid-19 Factoid: India has the highest number of active cases in Asia

Since June 12, Maharashtra's daily new cases have been below 3,000 just twice

Coronavirus daily update: With 190 fresh cases, Bihar tally rises to 8,678

Bihar registered 190 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the Covid-19 count in the state to 8,678, health department officials said

Covid-19: CSIR-CSIO develops protective eyewear for healthcare workers

The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation has developed a technology for precision manufacturing of safety goggles for professionals treating high-viral-load coronavirus patients

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says community transmission may have begun in Goa

'Community transmission' of coronavirus had already begun in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant admitted on Friday

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

Dispassionate scrutiny, reform of multilateral entities needed: Jaishankar

Jaishankar underlined that the world stands at a transformative moment and is facing a two-pronged attack - a pandemic and misinformation going viral

COVID-19 dedicated hospitals to install CCTV cameras in wards: Delhi govt

The Delhi government said that the footages from these cameras should be made available to the inspecting/supervising expert team or to any other body

Coronavirus daily update: Bengal sees highest single-day spike of 542 cases

West Bengal registered its highest single-day increase in the number of Covid-19 cases on Friday, with 542 fresh infections pushing the tally in the state to 16,190. The state's death toll rose by 10

Global push to develop Covid-19 vaccine requires a big budget, say experts

Experts behind a global push to develop and roll out a vaccine and other treatment for the coronavirus say their ambitions require a big budget

Coronavirus daily update: Mumbai records 1,297 new cases, 44 deaths

Mumbai, one of the cities most affected by the coronavirus pandemic in India, on Friday reported 1,297 new Covid-19 cases and 44 deaths

India records over 17,000 Covid-19 daily cases; death toll tops 15,000

In the quest to expand Covid-19 testing labs network across the country, the ICMR has inducted 11 new labs in 24 hours

Covid-19: $30 bn needed to develop tests, treatments, vaccines, says WHO

The WHO is working with a large coalition of drug-development, funding and distribution organisations under what it calls the ACT-Accelerator Hub

Indian airlines struggling as most costs are paid in US dollars: Vistara

While signing contracts with aircraft leasing firms or aircraft maintenance firms, airlines generally have to agree to make payments in US dollars only

Covid-19 to shave off over a third of apparel retailers' revenues

While operating profitability is likely to be impacted by around 200 bps, absolute fall in operating profits will be much sharper, necessitating additional funding

Bajaj Auto says Waluj unit running normally after reports of Covid impact

Firm admits it had its first case on June 6, but says it undertook testing, contact tracing, self-isolation and complete sanitation as per protocol