Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 50 million-mark and the death toll jumped to 1,253,110, according to Johns Hopkins University on Sunday. Europe, with 12.6 million confirmed cases for more than 305,000 deaths, is the worst-hit region, ahead of Latin America and the Caribbean with 11.

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 50 million-mark

Donald Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden said he would he waste no time in addressing the Covid pandemic upon taking office, as he closed in on winning the US presidency.

Biden addresses US, vows action against coronavirus

Denmark's State Serum Institute, which deals with infectious diseases, has found mink-related versions of coronavirus in 214 people since June. One strain of the mutated coronavirus, which has prompted Denmark to cull its entire herd of mink, has however only been found in 12 people and on five mink farms so far.

Denmark has found 214 people infected with mink-related coronavirus

The United States has set a third straight daily record for new Covid-19 infections, notching more than 127,000 cases. The death toll as of 8:30 pm (0130 GMT) over the past 24 hours was 1,149.

Covid-19 cases in US hit record for third day, topping 127,000

Amid a recent resurgence of new Covid-19 cases across Pakistan, the country has decided to impose fines for not wearing face masks in public spaces, the media reported on Saturday.

Pakistan to impose fine for not wearing masks

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided on Thursday to organise a special session on December 3 and 4 on ramping up international cooperation to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

UNGA to hold special session on coronavirus pandemic in December

India is fast-tracking its homegrown vaccine for Covid-19. Government scientists say it could be rolled out as early as February 2021. Covaxin is India’s big bet against covid-19, it is being developed by Bharat Biotech and ICMR.

Covaxin could be available as early as February, says ICMR scientist

According to reports, India's Covaxin vaccine for the Wuhan Virus could be ready by February next year. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what this means for India's fight against the pandemic.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: India to get a vaccine in February?

A new study published on Thursday has found that children infected with novel coronavirus have generated weaker antibodies and fewer in type as compared to adults.

Children generate weaker Covid-19 antibodies: Study

The UK heads into lockdown for the second time, WION brings you a report on how people spend their last night on the eve of the lockdown.

Londoners made last minute purchases as UK is going into second lockdown

According to reports, India's Covaxin vaccine for the Coronavirus could be ready by February next year. The question of course is how safe is this? WION brings you a report.

India made Coronavirus vaccine to be ready by February?

COVID-19 patient can experience a variety of symptoms, these are usually physical symptoms, such as fever or chills, a cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Although the neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19 have received much less attention than the physical symptoms, the researchers suggest that they are common among people with severe forms of the illness.

Delirium or mental confusion could be an early sign of Covid-19: Study 

Spain has the second highest caseload in Western Europe after France, but unlike France, Germany and Britain, which have announced full nationwide lockdowns, Spain has adopted a regional response, leading to a patchwork of different regulations.

Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID-19 cases rise in France and Spain

Long COVID, explained The COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the world, and a new study sheds light on why someone experiences “long COVID”, whereby people continue to experience symptoms for a long period, more than the average period of 14-15 days.

New study explains 'long COVID', or persistence of coronavirus symptoms

With a fresh spike of 50,210 coronavirus infections and 704 deaths in 24 hours, India`s tally on Wednesday rose to 83,64,086, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

India adds over 50,000 new coronavirus cases in a day

India has a sixth of the world's population and a sixth of the reported cases. However, it accounts for only 10% of the world's deaths from the virus, and its case fatality rate or CFR.

Coronavirus: India's fatality rate remains the lowest in the world

The COVID-19 (coronavirus pandemic) has an adverse effect on the world’s Economy and Trade. According to the reports, global economic growth is expected to see a contraction of over 3 percent in 2020.

Aviation industry is struggling globally | Is the worst over for aviation industry?

"The virus is spreading across France at a speed that even the most pessimistic did not predict... As elsewhere in Europe, we are overwhelmed by a second wave that will probably be more difficult and deadly than the first," Macron said.

'COVID-19's 2nd wave will be more difficult and deadly', says Emmanuel Macron

Britain's Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April at a similar time when his father Prince Charles did. The British media reported late on Sunday, citing Kensington Palace sources, that William, grandson of Queen Elizabeth and second-in-line to the British throne, kept his diagnosis a secret because he did not want to alarm the country.

Britain's Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April, reports say

The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has self-quarantined after someone he had been in contact with tested positive for coronavirus. He informed about this late Sunday, but stressed he had no symptoms.

WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for coronavirus

Real Madrid's defender Eder Militao has tested positive for coronavirus just hours ahead of their Champions League home game against Inter Milan. Also read: Premier League: Arsenal register an away win against Manchester United The 22-year-old centre-back has featured in three matches in the league and Europe this season.

Real Madrid lose another defender as Militao tests positive for COVID-19

New Yorkers these days are infusing positivity while battling the coronavirus pandemic. They are dancing and throwing away their anxiety

Infusing positivity while battling the coronavirus pandemic

When the coronavirus first erupted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in the spring, Mayor Paul TenHaken arrived at work each morning with a clear mission: Stop the outbreak at the pork plant.

How are Americans catching the virus? Increasingly, ‘they have no idea’

Sri Lanka is facing a challenging time due to the delay in receiving COVID-19 test results, following the breakdown of a key testing machine amid a surge in the coronavirus cases, officials said.

Sri Lanka faces challenging times due to breakdown of key PCR machine

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