India is once again witnessing a massive surge in coronavirus cases as it recorded 40,953 infections in the last 24 hours, the highest so far since November, taking the total tally to 1,15,55,284 on Saturday.

India reports nearly 40,953 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

China's latest Wuhan virus outbreak is spreading +Shanghai has now reported fresh cases +Hong Kong has placed thousands of residents under a lockdown +In Hebei's Shijiazhuang, over 30,000 people are in quarantine. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's latest outbreak: Over 30,000 moved to quarantine in Hebei

The novel coronavirus South Africa is spreading at a rapid pace and amid the surge in a number of deaths, coffin demand has increased sharply in the country.

South Africa: As COVID-19 cases explodes, coffin demand rises sharply

People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus, a UK study of healthcare workers has found.

Study: COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least 5 months