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Covid-19 Factoid: Other worst-hit hit nations flatten the curve, but India cases rise

Growth curve in the US is flattening; Brazil and Russia are also showing early signs of descent

Maharashtra may procure remdesivir from Bangladesh to treat Covid patients

State government to procure 10,000 vials for Rs 12 crore

Delhi medical body slams CM for 'warning' hospitals over Covid admissions

The Delhi Medical Association also condemned the FIR filed against the authorities of the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital charged with "violating rules for registering coronavirus tests"

India 5th worst-hit Covid-19 country with 246,662 cases: Johns Hopkins data

Country's deaths from the coronavirus epidemic still low compared to advanced Western nations.

Ahead of 'Unlock 1.0', India registers nearly 10,000 Covid-19 cases a day

The new phase is especially challenging for the five worst-affected states, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of the total confirmed Covid cases and over 78 per cent of Covid deaths in the country.

India now 6th worst-hit by Covid-19, crosses Italy with over 235,000 cases

India's death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 6,642, with a record increase of 294 deaths in the last 24 hours till Saturday 8 am

It's not over: WHO on increasing Covid-19 cases as nations ease lockdowns

The epicentre of the pandemic is currently in countries of Central, South and North America, particularly the US, WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said

WHO finally endorses masks to prevent transmission

Since the beginning of the pandemic, surprisingly, the WHO had refused to endorse masks

How to hug during a pandemic

Of the many things we miss from our pre-pandemic lives, hugging may top the list

Empower, engage, motivate: Parenting in the times of Covid-19 pandemic

It is very important for us to approach this in an age appropriate way

Covid-19 pandemic in India may be over by mid-September, claims analysis

The mathematical analysis has been published in an online journal by two public health experts from the health ministry

Scan to order: Paytm urges state govts to promote contactless food ordering

The company had earlier stated that it aimed to onboard over 100,000 restaurants for the solution in phase one

Maharashtra spent Rs 100 cr to transport 1.1 mn migrants: Home Minister

He said the state government provided railway tickets to labourers besides food packets and other necessary items

IIT Hyderabad develops Rs 550 test kit that detects Covid-19 in 20 mins

The test kit has been developed at a cost of Rs 550 and it can be reduced to up to Rs 350 when taken to mass production

Two Vistara pilots test Covid-19 positive after flight simulator training

"Vistara is extending all possible support to the two infected pilots and continues to make every effort for the health and safety of its staff and customers that they serve," the spokesperson added

AAP govt panel says Delhi's health infra should be used for residents only

On Friday, Delhi recorded 1,330 fresh coronavirus cases taking the Covid-19 tally in the city beyond the 26,000-mark, as the death toll due to the disease jumped to 708.

Covid-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains with unlocking: WHO

Ryan noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up

Maharashtra govt to procure 10,000 vials of Remdesivir to treat Covid-19

The expensive medicine is being made available for the poor and needy patients in the state, Tope said

Suspected of hosting coronavirus, pangolins get highest protection in China

After initially suspecting the snake and the bat for the Covid-19, Chinese scientists believe that the pangolin may be an intermediate host of the novel coronavirus to humans

World Coronavirus Dispatch: A cancer drug offers hope to Covid-19 patients

Meanwhile India sixth most infected as it goes past Italy in overall count, US economy shows unexpected 2.5-million job additions in May