<p>Witnessing a decline, India on Saturday reported 3,26,098 new Covid cases and 3,890 fatalities in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.<br />
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In the past 23 days, India`s daily Covid tally has plateaued over the 300,000-mark and over 3,000 casualties for 17 days.</p>

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On Wednesday, India recorded 4,205 fresh Covid deaths, the highest ever, while on May 7, the country had recorded its highest ever cases of 4,14,188.<br />
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India`s total tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,43,72,907 with 36,73,802 active cases and 2,66,207 deaths so far.<br />
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According to the Health Ministry, a total of 3,53,299 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours, with 2,04,32,898 being cured of Covid till date.<br />
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The Health Ministry said that a total of 18,04,57,579 people have been vaccinated so far in the country, including 11,03,625 who were administered vaccines in the last 24 hours.<br />
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According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 31,30,17,193 samples have been tested up to May 14 for Covid-19. Of these 16,93,093 samples were tested on Friday.</p>


Witnessing a decline, India on Saturday reported 3,26,098 new Covid cases and 3,890 fatalities in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

Witnessing a decline, India on Saturday reported 3,26,098 new Covid cases and 3,890 fatalities in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. In the past 23 days, India`s daily Covid tally has plateaued over the 300,000-mark and over 3,000 casualties for 17 days. ALSO READ: In fight against COVID-19, ICMR recommends outdated cures On Wednesday, India recorded 4,205 fresh Covid deaths, the highest ever, while on May 7, the country had recorded its highest ever cases of 4,14,188. India`s total tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,43,72,907 with 36,73,802 active cases and 2,66,207 deaths so far. According to the Health Ministry, a total of 3,53,299 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours, with 2,04,32,898 being cured of Covid till date. The Health Ministry said that a total of 18,04,57,579 people have been vaccinated so far in the country, including 11,03,625 who were administered vaccines in the last 24 hours. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 31,30,17,193 samples have been tested up to May 14 for Covid-19. Of these 16,93,093 samples were tested on Friday.

Over 326,000 new Covid cases, 3,890 deaths reported in India in 24 hours

<p>COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world, and there’s still so much about the virus that scientists don’t know. As pharmaceutical biggies like Pfizer and Moderna prepare to get emergency authorisation of their vaccines in the US and EU, optimistic news about the treatment procedures has come in from Australia.</p>

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<p>An anti-parasitic drug was able to kill COVID-19 grown in cell cultures in less than 48 hours!</p>

<p>With no concrete treatment in sight, and a fixation on the vaccine - the cases continue to increase across the globe. But this means that new treatment methods could be tried for COVID-19.</p>

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<p>The study was published in the journal “Antiviral Research”. The drug in question is called “Ivermectin”, and was able to kill off the virus in less than 2 days!</p>

<p>Besides removing all viral RNA by 48 hours, the drug was able to significantly reduce in 24 hours.</p>

<p>Ivermectin is an approved anti parasitic drug known to be effective against a variety of viruses like HIV, influenza, dengue, and Zika.</p>

<p>However, more testing needs to be undertaken to ascertain its true usefulness in fighting COVID-19.</p>

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<p>Even though it is considered largely safe, the scientists in Monash University in Australia intend to tiptoe around correct dosage and effects to understand its efficacy.</p>

<p>The researchers feel that instead of focusing on new treatments, existing treatments like this one could bring reprieve to people.</p>

<p>Scientists don’t know how Ivermectin kills COVID-19, but they believe that the drug dampens down host cells.</p>

<p>They were still wary though - claiming that the use of Ivermectin to combat coronavirus depends largely on further testing and the results then produced.</p>


COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world, and there’s still so much about the virus that scientists don’t know. As pharmaceutical biggies like Pfizer and Moderna prepare to get emergency authorisation of their vaccines in the US and EU, optimistic news about the treatment procedures has come in from Australia.

COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world, and there’s still so much about the virus that scientists don’t know. As pharmaceutical biggies like Pfizer and Moderna prepare to get emergency authorisation of their vaccines in the US and EU, optimistic news about the treatment procedures has come in from Australia. An anti-parasitic drug was able to kill COVID-19 grown in cell cultures in less than 48 hours! With no concrete treatment in sight, and a fixation on the vaccine - the cases continue to increase across the globe. But this means that new treatment methods could be tried for COVID-19. Also read: Chinese scientists now claim coronavirus originated in India in summer 2019 The study was published in the journal “Antiviral Research”. The drug in question is called “Ivermectin”, and was able to kill off the virus in less than 2 days! Besides removing all viral RNA by 48 hours, the drug was able to significantly reduce in 24 hours. Ivermectin is an approved anti parasitic drug known to be effective against a variety of viruses like HIV, influenza, dengue, and Zika. However, more testing needs to be undertaken to ascertain its true usefulness in fighting COVID-19. Also read: With frozen food clampdown, China questions theory of coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan Even though it is considered largely safe, the scientists in Monash University in Australia intend to tiptoe around correct dosage and effects to understand its efficacy. The researchers feel that instead of focusing on new treatments, existing treatments like this one could bring reprieve to people. Scientists don’t know how Ivermectin kills COVID-19, but they believe that the drug dampens down host cells. They were still wary though - claiming that the use of Ivermectin to combat coronavirus depends largely on further testing and the results then produced.

Anti-parasitic drug successfully kills COVID-19 in 48 hours, reveals study

<p>The United States has recorded 1,267 new deaths due coronavirus in last 24 hours on Wednesday, as per Johns Hopkins University's real-time tally.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US, which is a worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic, now has over 150,000 deaths due to the virus, the Baltimore-based university showed at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Thursday).</p>

<p>The country also reported 68,086 new daily cases on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Overall the United States has suffered 150,447 deaths out of more than 4.4 million total detected infections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite witnessing a decline in the rate of infections during the late springs, the US reported a surge in cases, particularly in southern and western states like California, Texas, Alabama and Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists agree that an increase in death rates follows the spike in infections by three to four weeks.</p>

<p>Florida has been particularly hard-hit, announcing on Wednesday a record 216 new deaths in the past 24 hours, for a total of more than 6,300 fatalities.</p>


The United States has recorded 1,267 new deaths due coronavirus in last 24 hours on Wednesday, as per Johns Hopkins University's real-time tally. Also read: Lawmaker Louie Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of his visit to Texas with Donald Trump The US, which is a worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic, now has over 150,000 deaths due to the virus, the Baltimore-based university showed at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Thursday).

The United States has recorded 1,267 new deaths due coronavirus in last 24 hours on Wednesday, as per Johns Hopkins University's real-time tally. Also read: Lawmaker Louie Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of his visit to Texas with Donald Trump The US, which is a worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic, now has over 150,000 deaths due to the virus, the Baltimore-based university showed at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Thursday). The country also reported 68,086 new daily cases on Wednesday. Overall the United States has suffered 150,447 deaths out of more than 4.4 million total detected infections. Despite witnessing a decline in the rate of infections during the late springs, the US reported a surge in cases, particularly in southern and western states like California, Texas, Alabama and Florida. Scientists agree that an increase in death rates follows the spike in infections by three to four weeks. Florida has been particularly hard-hit, announcing on Wednesday a record 216 new deaths in the past 24 hours, for a total of more than 6,300 fatalities.

Coronavirus: US death toll crosses 150,000 mark, cases over 4.4 million

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<p>The United States has recorded over 1,200 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The is the highest daily toll reported by the country since May, according to a Reuters tally.</p>

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<p>The US also reported over 64,000 new cases in one day. With the surge in cases on Tuesday, the total cases in the country stand at 4.38 million.</p>

<p>Despite witnessing a decline in the rate of infections during the late springs, the US witnessed a surge in cases, particularly in southern and western states like California, Texas, Alabama and Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>California and Florida account for 362 of the 1,227 new deaths. Arkansas, Montana and Oregon also had one-day record increases in COVID-19 fatalities. The US remains the worst-hit nation in terms of coronavirus pandemic and the country has witnessed almost 150,000 deaths due to the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Of the 20 countries with the biggest outbreak, the United States ranks sixth for deaths per capita, at 4.5 fatalities per 10,000 people. It is exceeded by the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Peru and Chile.</p>

<p><em>(Inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States has recorded over 1,200 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The is the highest daily toll reported by the country since May, according to a Reuters tally.

The United States has recorded over 1,200 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The is the highest daily toll reported by the country since May, according to a Reuters tally. Also read: Four US states see record COVID-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California The US also reported over 64,000 new cases in one day. With the surge in cases on Tuesday, the total cases in the country stand at 4.38 million. Despite witnessing a decline in the rate of infections during the late springs, the US witnessed a surge in cases, particularly in southern and western states like California, Texas, Alabama and Florida. California and Florida account for 362 of the 1,227 new deaths. Arkansas, Montana and Oregon also had one-day record increases in COVID-19 fatalities. The US remains the worst-hit nation in terms of coronavirus pandemic and the country has witnessed almost 150,000 deaths due to the virus. Of the 20 countries with the biggest outbreak, the United States ranks sixth for deaths per capita, at 4.5 fatalities per 10,000 people. It is exceeded by the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Peru and Chile. (Inputs from agencies)

Coronavirus: US records over 1,200 deaths as death toll nears 150,000

<p>Italy reported 53 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours against 71 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. In terms of cases, the country reported 379 new cases of the novel virus against 202 on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Death toll in Italy (34,167) are the fourth-highest behind those of the United States, Britain and Brazil.</p>

<p>In terms of cases, the European country (236,142) comes seventh behind the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India.</p>

<p>The number of active cases in Italy is 30,637. Lombardy remains the worst-hit in Italy as it constitutes 252 out of 379 new cases reported on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The number of people in the Intensive Care Unit has come down to 236 against 249 on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country has witnessed 171,338 were declared recovered against 169,939 a day earlier.</p>

<p>The agency said 2.746 million people had been tested for the virus as of Thursday, against 2.713 million on Wednesday, out of a population of around 60 million.</p>


Italy reported 53 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours against 71 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. In terms of cases, the country reported 379 new cases of the novel virus against 202 on Tuesday.

Italy reported 53 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours against 71 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. In terms of cases, the country reported 379 new cases of the novel virus against 202 on Tuesday. Also read: Scientists to study sleep, or lack of it, during coronavirus pandemic Death toll in Italy (34,167) are the fourth-highest behind those of the United States, Britain and Brazil. In terms of cases, the European country (236,142) comes seventh behind the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India. The number of active cases in Italy is 30,637. Lombardy remains the worst-hit in Italy as it constitutes 252 out of 379 new cases reported on Wednesday. The number of people in the Intensive Care Unit has come down to 236 against 249 on Wednesday. The country has witnessed 171,338 were declared recovered against 169,939 a day earlier. The agency said 2.746 million people had been tested for the virus as of Thursday, against 2.713 million on Wednesday, out of a population of around 60 million.

Italy reports increase in coronavirus cases; death-toll reaches 34,167

<p>Italy reported 71 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours against 79 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. In terms of cases, the country reported 202 new cases of the novel virus against 283 on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Death toll in Italy (34,114) are the fourth-highest behind those of the United States, Britain and Brazil.</p>

<p>In terms of cases, the European country (235,763) comes seventh behind the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India.</p>

<p>The number of active cases in Italy is 31,710. Lombardy remains the worst-hit in Italy as it constitutes 99 out of 202 new cases reported on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coronavirus has infected over 7.2 &nbsp;million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,240,085 people have been infected with the virus, while 411,279 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago, after wreaking havoc in China.</p>

<p>The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,979,850), Brazil (739,503), Russia (484,630), United Kingdom (290,581), followed by India (276,146).</p>

<p>In the US alone, 112,006 deaths have been recorded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organization warned against coronavirus worsening. “Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening,” it said while adding that “asymptomatic patients” may not be a real cause of concern, then later backtracking on it.</p>


Italy reported 71 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours against 79 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. In terms of cases, the country reported 202 new cases of the novel virus against 283 on Tuesday.

Italy reported 71 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours against 79 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. In terms of cases, the country reported 202 new cases of the novel virus against 283 on Tuesday. Death toll in Italy (34,114) are the fourth-highest behind those of the United States, Britain and Brazil. In terms of cases, the European country (235,763) comes seventh behind the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India. The number of active cases in Italy is 31,710. Lombardy remains the worst-hit in Italy as it constitutes 99 out of 202 new cases reported on Wednesday. Coronavirus has infected over 7.2 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,240,085 people have been infected with the virus, while 411,279 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago, after wreaking havoc in China. The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,979,850), Brazil (739,503), Russia (484,630), United Kingdom (290,581), followed by India (276,146). In the US alone, 112,006 deaths have been recorded. The World Health Organization warned against coronavirus worsening. “Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening,” it said while adding that “asymptomatic patients” may not be a real cause of concern, then later backtracking on it.

Coronavirus: Italy reports 71 deaths and 202 cases in last 24 hours

<p>The United Kingdom's death toll rose to 41,128 after 245 new deaths were recorded in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his administration have been criticised for delaying the lockdown which led to the spread of the virus in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initiatives by the British government taken later on have resulted in a decline in the daily death toll. The UK death toll for confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 55 to 40,597 on Monday, the lowest rise since a lockdown was imposed in March.</p>

<p>Coronavirus has infected over 7.2 &nbsp;million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,240,085 people have been infected with the virus, while 411,279 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago, after wreaking havoc in China.</p>

<p>The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,979,850), Brazil (739,503), Russia (484,630), United Kingdom (290,581), followed by India (276,146).</p>

<p>In the US alone, 112,006 deaths have been recorded.</p>

<p>The World Health Organization warned against coronavirus worsening. “Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening,” it said while adding that “asymptomatic patients” may not be a real cause of concern, then later backtracking on it.</p>


The United Kingdom's death toll rose to 41,128 after 245 new deaths were recorded in the country. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his administration have been criticised for delaying the lockdown which led to the spread of the virus in the country.

The United Kingdom's death toll rose to 41,128 after 245 new deaths were recorded in the country. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his administration have been criticised for delaying the lockdown which led to the spread of the virus in the country. Initiatives by the British government taken later on have resulted in a decline in the daily death toll. The UK death toll for confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 55 to 40,597 on Monday, the lowest rise since a lockdown was imposed in March. Coronavirus has infected over 7.2 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,240,085 people have been infected with the virus, while 411,279 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago, after wreaking havoc in China. The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,979,850), Brazil (739,503), Russia (484,630), United Kingdom (290,581), followed by India (276,146). In the US alone, 112,006 deaths have been recorded. The World Health Organization warned against coronavirus worsening. “Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening,” it said while adding that “asymptomatic patients” may not be a real cause of concern, then later backtracking on it.

Coronavirus: UK reports 245 deaths in last 24 hours taking the toll to 41,128

<p>Italy has witnessed a rise in coronavirus figures, the country has reported 65 deaths due to coronavirus on Monday as compared to 53 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In terms of cases, the European country recorded 280 cases in the past 24-hours against Sunday's 197. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country stands at 235,278. Italy has the seventh-highest number of cases behind &nbsp;the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India</p>

<p>The country has 34,730 current cases of the coronavirus out of these, 283 people are currently in the intensive care unit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,006,436 people have had the virus, while 402,699 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago.</p>

<p>The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,940,468), Brazil (691,758), Russia (467,073), United Kingdom (287,621), followed by India (257,486).</p>

<p>Other countries with over 100,000 cases include Peru, France, Germany, Iran, Turkey, Chile, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.</p>


Italy has witnessed a rise in coronavirus figures, the country has reported 65 deaths due to coronavirus on Monday as compared to 53 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement.

Italy has witnessed a rise in coronavirus figures, the country has reported 65 deaths due to coronavirus on Monday as compared to 53 the day before, as per the Civil Protection Agency's statement. Also read: Coronavirus: 7 million cases globally, Brazil and India continue to report daily surge In terms of cases, the European country recorded 280 cases in the past 24-hours against Sunday's 197. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country stands at 235,278. Italy has the seventh-highest number of cases behind the United States, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Britain and India The country has 34,730 current cases of the coronavirus out of these, 283 people are currently in the intensive care unit. Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,006,436 people have had the virus, while 402,699 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago. The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,940,468), Brazil (691,758), Russia (467,073), United Kingdom (287,621), followed by India (257,486). Other countries with over 100,000 cases include Peru, France, Germany, Iran, Turkey, Chile, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.

Italy sees minor rise in coronavirus figures; total cases stand at 235,278

<p>Lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have saved millions of lives and easing them now carries high risks, according to two international studies published on Monday.</p>

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<p>"The risk of a second wave happening if all interventions and all precautions are abandoned is very real," Samir Bhatt, who co-led one of the studies by researchers at Imperial College London, told reporters in a briefing.</p>

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<p>Most European nations, worried about the economic impact of their lockdowns, have started to ease restrictions as the number of new COVID-19 cases falls.</p>

<p>The Imperial study analysed the impact of lockdowns and social distancing steps in 11 European countries and found they had "a substantial effect", helping to lower the infection's reproductive rate, or R value, below one by early May.</p>

<p>The R value measures the average number of people that one infected person will pass the disease on to. An R value above 1 can lead to exponential growth.</p>

<p>"But any claims that this is all over, that we've reached the herd immunity threshold, can be firmly rejected," Bhatt said. "We are only at the beginning of this pandemic."</p>

<p>The Imperial team estimated that by early May, between 12 and 15 million people in total in Austria, Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland - around 4% of their combined population - had been infected with COVID-19.</p>

<p>By comparing the number of deaths counted with deaths predicted by their model if no lockdown measures had been introduced, they found some 3.1 million deaths were averted.</p>

<p>A second study by scientists in the United States, published alongside the Imperial-led one in the journal Nature, estimated that lockdowns in China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, France and the United States had prevented or delayed around 530 million COVID-19 cases.</p>

<p>Focusing on those six nations, the U.S. team compared infection growth rates before and after the implementation of more than 1,700 local, regional and national policies designed to slow or halt the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.</p>

<p>They found that without anti-contagion policies in place, early infection rates of SARS-CoV-2 grew by 68% a day in Iran and an average of 38% a day across the other five countries.</p>

<p>"Without these policies, we would have lived through a very different April and May," said Solomon Hsiang, who co-led the second study at the University of California, Berkeley.</p>


Lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have saved millions of lives and easing them now carries high risks, according to two international studies published on Monday.

Lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have saved millions of lives and easing them now carries high risks, according to two international studies published on Monday. Also read: China unleashes information war using state media amid India-China border crisis "The risk of a second wave happening if all interventions and all precautions are abandoned is very real," Samir Bhatt, who co-led one of the studies by researchers at Imperial College London, told reporters in a briefing. Also read: Moscow lifts months-long lockdown after Russia partially reopens borders Most European nations, worried about the economic impact of their lockdowns, have started to ease restrictions as the number of new COVID-19 cases falls. The Imperial study analysed the impact of lockdowns and social distancing steps in 11 European countries and found they had "a substantial effect", helping to lower the infection's reproductive rate, or R value, below one by early May. The R value measures the average number of people that one infected person will pass the disease on to. An R value above 1 can lead to exponential growth. "But any claims that this is all over, that we've reached the herd immunity threshold, can be firmly rejected," Bhatt said. "We are only at the beginning of this pandemic." The Imperial team estimated that by early May, between 12 and 15 million people in total in Austria, Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland - around 4% of their combined population - had been infected with COVID-19. By comparing the number of deaths counted with deaths predicted by their model if no lockdown measures had been introduced, they found some 3.1 million deaths were averted. A second study by scientists in the United States, published alongside the Imperial-led one in the journal Nature, estimated that lockdowns in China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, France and the United States had prevented or delayed around 530 million COVID-19 cases. Focusing on those six nations, the U.S. team compared infection growth rates before and after the implementation of more than 1,700 local, regional and national policies designed to slow or halt the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. They found that without anti-contagion policies in place, early infection rates of SARS-CoV-2 grew by 68% a day in Iran and an average of 38% a day across the other five countries. "Without these policies, we would have lived through a very different April and May," said Solomon Hsiang, who co-led the second study at the University of California, Berkeley.

Lockdowns saved many lives and easing them is risky, say scientists

<p>The United Kingdom has reported 55 new deaths due to coronavirus on Monday, this has been the lowest rise since nationwide lockdown was imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March, as per government data.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These new deaths have taken the total death toll in the country to 40,597. Last time such a low rise was recorded on March 22, when the country reported 35 deaths and on the very next day, Boris Johnson imposed a lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Reuters tally based on official data sources, UK is likely to witness over 50,000 deaths which included suspected cases. This makes Britain the second worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic behind the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,006,436 people have had the virus, while 402,699 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago.</p>

<p>The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,940,468), Brazil (691,758), Russia (467,073), United Kingdom (287,621), followed by India (257,486).</p>

<p>Spain and Italy, the former hotspots of the virus are witnessing a dip in the infections and were overtaken by India on Sunday. Other countries with over 100,000 cases include Peru, France, Germany, Iran, Turkey, Chile, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.</p>


The United Kingdom has reported 55 new deaths due to coronavirus on Monday, this has been the lowest rise since nationwide lockdown was imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March, as per government data.

The United Kingdom has reported 55 new deaths due to coronavirus on Monday, this has been the lowest rise since nationwide lockdown was imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March, as per government data. Also read: Coronavirus: 7 million cases globally, Brazil and India continue to report daily surge These new deaths have taken the total death toll in the country to 40,597. Last time such a low rise was recorded on March 22, when the country reported 35 deaths and on the very next day, Boris Johnson imposed a lockdown. According to a Reuters tally based on official data sources, UK is likely to witness over 50,000 deaths which included suspected cases. This makes Britain the second worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic behind the United States. Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,006,436 people have had the virus, while 402,699 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago. The five worst-affected countries according to JHU tracker are US (1,940,468), Brazil (691,758), Russia (467,073), United Kingdom (287,621), followed by India (257,486). Spain and Italy, the former hotspots of the virus are witnessing a dip in the infections and were overtaken by India on Sunday. Other countries with over 100,000 cases include Peru, France, Germany, Iran, Turkey, Chile, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.

UK witnesses lowest rise in new deaths due to coronavirus since lockdown

<p>Leylah Fernandez may have come up short in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, but the Canadian teen won over the New York crowd after the match when she paid homage to the city`s resilience on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.<br />
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The 19-year-old Fernandez, speaking on court moments after her improbable run came to an end, appeared to be done with her post-match interview until she asked for the microphone back so she could address the crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.<br />
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"I know on this day it was especially hard for New York and everyone around the United States," said Fernandez, who fell 6-4 6-3 to British teenager Emma Raducanu.<br />
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"I just want to say that I hope I can be as strong and as resilient as New York has been the past 20 years."<br />
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Fernandez, who was not even born when the attacks on the World Trade Center towers took place, said she had learned about 9/11 from watching movies and asking her parents what happened.<br />
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She said when she woke up on Saturday, she looked at the date and remembered.<br />
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"Obviously I don`t know much about what really happened," said Fernandez. "But with the few information that I do have, I know that New York has suffered a lot the past years when it did happen.<br />
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"I just wanted to let them know that they`re so strong,<br />
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they`re so resilient.<br />
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"They`re just incredible.<br />
<br />
"Just having them here happy, lively, just going back to the<br />
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way they were, having my back during these tough moments, has made me stronger."<br />
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The touching speech from an emotional Fernandez drew loud applause from the crowd and plenty of praise across social media, including from former world No. 1 Andy Roddick.<br />
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"Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I’ve ever seen in a post game moment ... and she’s only 19. I’m blown away," Roddick wrote on Twitter.<br />
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Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president now running to be mayor of New York City, said he was also blown away by the young Canadian`s grace.<br />
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"For someone who was not even born on 9/11, from another country, to have the grace to honor our great city in such a moment is inspiring," tweeted Adams. "New York honors you tonight @leylahfernandez."</p>


Leylah Fernandez may have come up short in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, but the Canadian teen won over the New York crowd after the match when she paid homage to the city`s resilience on the 20th anniversary of the Sept.

Leylah Fernandez may have come up short in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, but the Canadian teen won over the New York crowd after the match when she paid homage to the city`s resilience on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The 19-year-old Fernandez, speaking on court moments after her improbable run came to an end, appeared to be done with her post-match interview until she asked for the microphone back so she could address the crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. "I know on this day it was especially hard for New York and everyone around the United States," said Fernandez, who fell 6-4 6-3 to British teenager Emma Raducanu. "I just want to say that I hope I can be as strong and as resilient as New York has been the past 20 years." Fernandez, who was not even born when the attacks on the World Trade Center towers took place, said she had learned about 9/11 from watching movies and asking her parents what happened. She said when she woke up on Saturday, she looked at the date and remembered. "Obviously I don`t know much about what really happened," said Fernandez. "But with the few information that I do have, I know that New York has suffered a lot the past years when it did happen. "I just wanted to let them know that they`re so strong, they`re so resilient. "They`re just incredible. "Just having them here happy, lively, just going back to the way they were, having my back during these tough moments, has made me stronger." The touching speech from an emotional Fernandez drew loud applause from the crowd and plenty of praise across social media, including from former world No. 1 Andy Roddick. "Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I’ve ever seen in a post game moment ... and she’s only 19. I’m blown away," Roddick wrote on Twitter. Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president now running to be mayor of New York City, said he was also blown away by the young Canadian`s grace. "For someone who was not even born on 9/11, from another country, to have the grace to honor our great city in such a moment is inspiring," tweeted Adams. "New York honors you tonight @leylahfernandez."

Coronavirus: Indonesia reports 847 new cases taking the toll to 32,033

<p>Nepal has witnessed highest surge in terms of coronavirus cases on Thursday. The country recorded 334 new cases of the virus, as per health ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is for the first time that the country has crossed the 300-mark. The total number of cases in the country is 2,634. The landlocked country has witnessed 10 deaths due to the virus and has recovered 290 patients.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to health ministry, out of the newly infected, 319 are male whereas 15 are female.&nbsp;In total, the country has 2,450 males and 184 females infected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The infection has now spread to 65 districts in Nepal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per global coronavirus toll, Coronavirus cases have crossed 6.5 million mark worldwide, taking positive patients toll to &nbsp;6,513,301 with 386,091 deaths while &nbsp;2,808,183 have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University's report.</p>

<p>United States, Spain, Russia, India, UK, Germany, Brazil, Italy, France are among the worst-hit countries having maximum cases of coronavirus and the numbers are increasing every day.</p>

<p>The US has the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths. It recorded 107,148 deaths and 1,851,530 cases so far. In the US, New York alone counted 30,019 deaths till date.</p>


Nepal has witnessed highest surge in terms of coronavirus cases on Thursday. The country recorded 334 new cases of the virus, as per health ministry. This is for the first time that the country has crossed the 300-mark.

Nepal has witnessed highest surge in terms of coronavirus cases on Thursday. The country recorded 334 new cases of the virus, as per health ministry. This is for the first time that the country has crossed the 300-mark. The total number of cases in the country is 2,634. The landlocked country has witnessed 10 deaths due to the virus and has recovered 290 patients. According to health ministry, out of the newly infected, 319 are male whereas 15 are female. In total, the country has 2,450 males and 184 females infected. The infection has now spread to 65 districts in Nepal. As per global coronavirus toll, Coronavirus cases have crossed 6.5 million mark worldwide, taking positive patients toll to 6,513,301 with 386,091 deaths while 2,808,183 have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University's report. United States, Spain, Russia, India, UK, Germany, Brazil, Italy, France are among the worst-hit countries having maximum cases of coronavirus and the numbers are increasing every day. The US has the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths. It recorded 107,148 deaths and 1,851,530 cases so far. In the US, New York alone counted 30,019 deaths till date.

Nepal witnesses highest spike in coronavirus cases; crosses 300-mark for the first time

<p>Nepal has reported 288 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The current tally stands at 2,099, as per health ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-reports-3938-new-covid-19-cases-death-toll-reaches-1621-302600" hreflang="en">Pakistan reports 3,938 new COVID-19 cases, death toll reaches 1,621</a></p>

<p>The cases have been recorded in 61 out of 77 districts. This is the highest single day spike in cases of coronavirus in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eight people in the country have succumbed to the infectious virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 6.3 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the cases stood at &nbsp;6,274,136, according to Johns Hopkins University. So far, the virus has killed 375,711 people worldwide. Coronavirus cases, first reported in China in December last year, peaked in mid-March. The virus is currently affecting more than 200 countries around the world.</p>

<p>The United States has recorded the most deaths of any country, with 105,160, ahead of Britain with 39,045, Italy with 33,475, Brazil with 29,937 and France at 28,833.</p>


Nepal has reported 288 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The current tally stands at 2,099, as per health ministry. Also read: Pakistan reports 3,938 new COVID-19 cases, death toll reaches 1,621 The cases have been recorded in 61 out of 77 districts.

Nepal has reported 288 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The current tally stands at 2,099, as per health ministry. Also read: Pakistan reports 3,938 new COVID-19 cases, death toll reaches 1,621 The cases have been recorded in 61 out of 77 districts. This is the highest single day spike in cases of coronavirus in the country. Eight people in the country have succumbed to the infectious virus. Around 6.3 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. On Tuesday, the cases stood at 6,274,136, according to Johns Hopkins University. So far, the virus has killed 375,711 people worldwide. Coronavirus cases, first reported in China in December last year, peaked in mid-March. The virus is currently affecting more than 200 countries around the world. The United States has recorded the most deaths of any country, with 105,160, ahead of Britain with 39,045, Italy with 33,475, Brazil with 29,937 and France at 28,833.

Coronavirus: Nepal records highest single day spike with 288 new cases

<p>A new batch of celebrities who will be getting their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame soon. The announcement was made earlier this week. This year, Carrie Fisher, a legend who is known best for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars, will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame<br />
<br />
To celebrate the special honour, Mark Hamill paid homage to his space sis. Mark took to his social media and shared a touching throwback photo of the pair from different occasions, movie stills and more. The veteran actor, 69, also shared an image of Carrie's new star.<br />
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“I congratulate &amp; salute all 38 new #HollywoodWalkOfFame honorees-Welcome to the neighborhood!” Mark captioned several photos with his Star Wars co-star. Hamill first met Fisher while filming 1977’s original Star Wars.<br />
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''Much love &amp; a very special 1-finger salute to the incomparable, hilarious &amp; irreverent force of nature that was my space sis Carrie Fisher,” he continued. “Her star will blaze from here to eternity.”</p>

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<p>The most famous twins of the sci-fi movie franchise, Mark and Carrie starred in a 1997 movie as Luke and Leia, respectively. Over the years, Fisher's on-screen brother Hamill has raised his voice rooting for the&nbsp;actress to have her name on Hollywood's most famous walk.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
“Carrie WILL get her well-deserved Star on the Walk of Fame, it’s only a matter of when. The rule is a 5-year wait when awarded posthumously. A letter to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce wouldn’t hurt, urging them to time it to the release of #EpIX #AlwaysWithUs,” Hamill tweeted in 2018, the same year, Hamill received his star.&nbsp;<br />
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Tragically, Fisher passed away in December 2016 after suffering a heart attack while on a flight to Los Angeles from production on Star Wars in London.<br />
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The late actress is among the 38 honorees who will have their names in the popular Los Angeles landmark, including Francis Ford Coppola, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, James Hong, Helen Hunt, Michael B. Jordan, Regina King, Ewan McGregor and more.&nbsp;</p>


A new batch of celebrities who will be getting their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame soon. The announcement was made earlier this week. This year, Carrie Fisher, a legend who is known best for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars, will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame To celebrate the special honour, Mark Hamill paid homage to his space sis.

A new batch of celebrities who will be getting their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame soon. The announcement was made earlier this week. This year, Carrie Fisher, a legend who is known best for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars, will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame To celebrate the special honour, Mark Hamill paid homage to his space sis. Mark took to his social media and shared a touching throwback photo of the pair from different occasions, movie stills and more. The veteran actor, 69, also shared an image of Carrie's new star. “I congratulate & salute all 38 new #HollywoodWalkOfFame honorees-Welcome to the neighborhood!” Mark captioned several photos with his Star Wars co-star. Hamill first met Fisher while filming 1977’s original Star Wars. ''Much love & a very special 1-finger salute to the incomparable, hilarious & irreverent force of nature that was my space sis Carrie Fisher,” he continued. “Her star will blaze from here to eternity.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Hamill (@hamillhimself) × The most famous twins of the sci-fi movie franchise, Mark and Carrie starred in a 1997 movie as Luke and Leia, respectively. Over the years, Fisher's on-screen brother Hamill has raised his voice rooting for the actress to have her name on Hollywood's most famous walk. “Carrie WILL get her well-deserved Star on the Walk of Fame, it’s only a matter of when. The rule is a 5-year wait when awarded posthumously. A letter to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce wouldn’t hurt, urging them to time it to the release of #EpIX #AlwaysWithUs,” Hamill tweeted in 2018, the same year, Hamill received his star. Tragically, Fisher passed away in December 2016 after suffering a heart attack while on a flight to Los Angeles from production on Star Wars in London. The late actress is among the 38 honorees who will have their names in the popular Los Angeles landmark, including Francis Ford Coppola, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, James Hong, Helen Hunt, Michael B. Jordan, Regina King, Ewan McGregor and more.

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