Cinema halls and multiplexes will reopen in Pakistan on September 11 after remaining closed for almost six months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that claimed 6,382 lives in the country.

Pak registers 484 new COVID-19 cases, cinema halls to reopen on Sep 11

As many as 54 people were arrested for flouting coronavirus guidelines in the north Indian state of Punjab. A pool party was organised at a restaurant in Ludhiana amid the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday, Sameer Verma, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police said.

Over 50 arrested in India for attending a pool party during Covid-19 restrictions

China is recasting Wuhan as a heroic coronavirus victim and trying to throw doubt on the pandemic's origin story as it aims to seize the narrative at a time of growing global distrust of Beijing.

China tries to flip the pandemic script, starring a 'reborn' Wuhan

About 90% of Sinovac Biotech Ltd employees and their families have taken an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by the Chinese firm under the country`s emergency use programme, its chief executive said on Sunday.

90% of China's Sinovac employees, families took coronavirus vaccine

Hundreds of people have shown up in the centre of Rome to demonstrate against the Italian government's measures to counter the spread of COVID-19.

Protesters in Rome demonstrate against COVID-19 measures

With a record 70,072 patients recuperating from COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, the total number of such recoveries surged to 31,07,223 in the country, pushing the recovery rate to 77.

No of COVID-19 recoveries crosses 31 lakh in India, case fatality rate drops to 1.73%

China National Biotec Group (CNBG) and Sinovac Biotech Ltd said on Saturday four more countries have agreed to run late-stage clinical tests of their coronavirus vaccine candidates, as China steps up its efforts in the global race.

China's CNBG, Sinovac find more countries to test coronavirus vaccines

India, which is among the largest troop contributors to the UN peacekeeping, will deploy two medical teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan after a request by UN chief Antonio Guterres to scale-up health infrastructure in the areas managed by the Indian peacekeepers to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

India to deploy two medical teams in DR Congo, S Sudan to help combat COVID-19

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked state public health officials to prepare to distribute a potential coronavirus vaccine to high-risk groups as soon as late October, documents published by the agency showed on Wednesday.

US CDC tells states to prep for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The novel coronavirus, which has infected nearly 5,500 people and killed more than 170, has only exacerbated food shortages in Malawi as many livelihoods have been curtailed by confinement measures.

Roasted mice, a popular delicacy, turn saviour in coronavirus-hit rural Malawi

The World Health Organization does not expect widespread vaccinations against Covid-19 until the middle of next year, a spokeswoman said on Friday, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety.

Widespread Covid-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021: WHO

Spain saw one of the most draconian Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe, but two months after it was lifted, the virus is spreading faster than in any neighbouring nation.

Coronavirus: Can Spain deal with a second wave?

The sectors that women work in and the informality of these roles means women are more likely to lose their jobs when compared to their male counterparts.

COVID-19 crisis exposes women's uncertain economic security

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered theatres across Japan, and while other traditional art forms can rely on generous private backers or state subsidies, Noh depends heavily on staging shows.

Can Japan's ancient Noh theatre survive COVID-19?

US: CDC asks states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Wineries are at risk of shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grape harvest this season is better than last many years but still, there is gloom in vineyards.

Vineyards in Spain at risk of bankruptcy, demand for wine down by 80%

Millions of students will attend schools in the new academic year from September. Tens of millions of pupils returned to school in France, Poland and Russia on Tuesday, their rucksacks loaded with exercise books, geometry sets and, for many, face masks to protect them from a resurgent coronavirus pandemic.

Schools reopen in Europe amid concerns of second wave of COVID-19

There is no sign of a health-economy trade-off. Countries with low GDP fall have less COVID-19 deaths. India's economy suffered its worst slump on record in April-June, with the gross domestic product (GDP) contracting by 23.9 per cent as the coronavirus-related lockdowns weighed on the already-declining consumer demand and investment.

Countries with low GDP fall have less COVID-19 deaths

Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20%, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment.

Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients: Study

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently in isolation at home, the staff of the 83-year-old media tycoon said on Wednesday.

Italy's former PM Berlusconi tests positive for coronavirus

India reported 78,357 new coronavirus cases and 1045 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 66,333, the health ministry said. Also Read: One in four adults globally do not want COVID-19 vaccination, says Survey The number of coronavirus cases in the country has climbed to 37,69,524 which includes 8,01,282 active cases, the ministry added.

COVID-19: India reports 78,357 cases, 1045 deaths in last 24 hours

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that cases of COVID-19 in an IPL team have raised some apprehension about the coming tournament and reminded him of the need be vigilant about his health and surroundings.

Coronavirus outbreak increases vigilance around IPL: Kane Williamson

A research published on Tuesday traced the airborne transmission of COVID-19 on a Chinese bus, whereby a single carrier was able to infect more than two dozen people on the bus.

Airborne transmission of coronavirus beyond 2 metres is very real, research finds

Millions of kids will attend schools in new academic year from September as countries like France, Spain & US are looking at reopening amid Coronavirus pandemic. Several months long closure has widened educational gap.

Back to school in times of pandemic, France, Spain & US look at reopening

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