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Coronavirus LIVE: WHO says peak yet to come; Europe deaths top 200,000

Coronavirus latest news: US has 3,039,974 coronavirus cases and 132,961 deaths. Brazil has 1,626,071 cases and India (720,346 cases, 20,174 deaths). Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: WHO says peak yet to come; Europe deaths top 200,000
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 8:10 AM IST

Covid-19 crisis: WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' of airborne spread

A comprehensive package of intervention is required to stop transmission (of the virus)," said Benedetta Allegranzi, technical lead, WHO infection prevention and control hub and task force

Covid-19 crisis: WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' of airborne spread
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 3:03 AM IST

US formally notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organisation

The withdrawal notice was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday and will take effect in a year, on July 6, 2021, the State Department and the United Nations said on Tuesday.

US formally notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organisation
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 2:45 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: US cases hit 3 million; India count reaches 719,401

Coronavirus latest news: US Covid-19 cases have risen to 2,996,027. Brazil comes next with 1,604,585 cases, and India is third-worst-hit with 712,920 cases. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: US cases hit 3 million; India count reaches 719,401
Updated On : 07 Jul 2020 | 8:26 AM IST

Pakistan PM urges WHO to 'play its role' in lifting travel restrictions

According to the statement, Adhanom said the WHO was working on coronavirus-related travel guidelines to help the international community

Pakistan PM urges WHO to 'play its role' in lifting travel restrictions
Updated On : 06 Jul 2020 | 10:55 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: India beats Russia in cases, becomes third most affected

Coronavirus latest news: The global caseload from the deadly infection reached 11,500,646 during the day and the fatalities spiked to 535,856. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: India beats Russia in cases, becomes third most affected
Updated On : 06 Jul 2020 | 8:17 AM IST

239 scientists have made one claim: Coronavirus is airborne

WHO says the virus is spread by large respiratory droplets. However, these scientists have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people

239 scientists have made one claim: Coronavirus is airborne
Updated On : 06 Jul 2020 | 1:29 AM IST

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