Due to coronavirus, 1,021 deaths have been resorded in 24 hours across India. Country's fatality rate dropped to 1.82% whereas recovery rate stands at over 76.28%.

India: 76,472 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Ground Zero for the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chinese city, Wuhan will reopen 2,842 schools from tuesday. It advised students to wear masks to and from school and avoid public transportation if possible.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Schools to reopen in Wuhan, foreign students not allowed to return

This week on Melt: Fernando Machado on marketing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, in conversation with Anant Rangaswami. Sat (29/8) 1130am IST & Sun (30/8) 1030am IST on WION

This weekend on Melt: Fernando Machado on marketing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

With more than 9 lakh samples tested for the third consecutive day, the number of tests for detection of COVID-19 has crossed the 40-million mark in India. Also, the number of such tests per 10 lakh people has also increased to 29,280, the Union health ministry said on Saturday as the total number of coronavirus cases mounted to 34,63,972 in the country.

Number of coronavirus tests crosses 40-million mark in India

The city of Berlin will put thousands of police on the streets at the weekend to enforce a ban on demonstrations opposing measures imposed to stem the coronavirus pandemic after marchers at a recent rally failed to wear masks or keep their distance.

WION Dispatch: Berlin bans massive protest planned against virus curbs

The Apollo hospital in Chennai has announced the demise of Kanyakumari MP and Congress leader H Vasanthakumar. He was hospitalized on 10th August. The 70-year old parliamentarian was hospitalized on 10th August with Covid-19 infection.

Kanyakumari MP, Congress leader H Vasanthakumar succumbs to Covid-19

Wealthier countries that join the World Health Organisation's COVID-19 vaccine plan are being offered a new option to pick and choose which shots they get while reserving a right to receive their "full share" of doses.

WHO relaxes norms for nations to join struggling global COVAX vaccine facility

The Goa government plans to focus on the COVID-19 containment zones in the state and urge the recovered patients of coronavirus from these areas to donate their plasma for treatment of others.

Goa to turn to COVID-19 containment zones for plasma donation

Texas-based Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) has entered into a licensing agreement with Indian pharmaceutical company Biological E Limited (BE) for the development of coronavirus vaccine.

US-based BCM ties up with India's BE for COVID-19 vaccine production

The federal government released new guidelines saying that asymptomatic people, even those who have been in close contact of an infected person, should not necessarily go for testing. Whereas according to World Health Organisation (WHO), contacts of COVID-19 patients should also be tested regardless of symptoms.

COVID-19: CDC downplays importance of testing asymptomatic people whereas WHO recommends testing suspects

Nearly 5,800 people suspected of killing health workers, selling defective medical equipment and lying about their travel history have been arrested in China for epidemic-related crimes since January.

Nearly 5,800 people arrested in China over coronavirus-related crimes

Russia's deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova on Wednesday said that the country is preparing to approve a second vaccine 'EpiVacCorona' against the novel coronavirus in late September or early October.

'EpiVacCorona': Now, Russia readies approval for second COVID-19 vaccine

South Korea's central bank slashed its growth forecast Thursday, predicting the world's 12th-largest economy will contract 1.3 percent this year

South Korea Central bank cuts 2020 GDP outlook

The company reported a net loss of RM305.2 million for the April-June quarter versus a net loss of RM207.1 million a year earlier.

Losses deepen at AirAsia X | Airline stops selling tickets for future dates

COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented change to the international tourism industry. Pandemic-related lockdowns, flight cancellations, and border closures may be putting a crimp on summer vacation plans.

Coronavirus Pandemic: What is the way forward for global tourism?

India's novel coronavirus tally rose to 32.34 lakh on Wednesday with 67,151 more people testing positive for the infection, while the recoveries have surged to 24,67,758, the health ministry said.

COVID-19: India reports over 67,000 cases; death toll rises to 59,449

Taiwan's pandemic playbook is the envy of the world. But, how is Taiwan busting China's fake news factory? Digital Minister Audrey Tang tells Palki Sharma Upadhyay how aggression is being fought with humour by Taiwan.

Gravitas: Taiwan's Digital Minister on WION

The Chinese government has been administering a coronavirus vaccine candidate to selected groups of key workers since July. According to Zheng Zhongwai, the head of National Health Commission potential vaccines has been given to workers in high-risk jobs.

Coronavirus Pandemic: China approved emergency use of potential vaccine since July

Fast-food giant KFC has decided to halt its signature "Finger Lickin' Good" slogan due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The company said: "We find ourselves in a unique situation - having an iconic slogan that doesn't quite fit in the current environment.

'That thing we always say? Ignore it': KFC hit pause on 'Finger Lickin' Good' slogan amid COVID-19

World's first case of Coronavirus reinfection has been found in Hong Kong. A 33-year-old man had a different strain of the Coronavirus than the one he was previously infected with in March.

COVID-19 reinfection: Hong Kong reports world's first 'proven' case

South Korea is closing schools and returning to remote learning in the capital region as the country counted its 12th straight day

South Korea closes many schools again amid surge

In the fight against COVID-19, India has conducted nearly 3.6 crore tests to diagnose coronavirus disease, the nation has also seen a rise in the tests per million per day as advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) i.

India conducts over 3.6 crore COVID-19 tests, Tests Per Million (TPM) rises: Health Ministry

In this episode of The Interview, WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay spoke to Taiwan's first transgender Digital Minister Audrey Tang.

The Interview: In conversation with Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang

The Chinese government has been administering a potential coronavirus vaccine to a few key workers since July, a senior health official has admitted. It appears to be the first confirmation of vaccine use by China outside clinical trials.

Chinese official admits Beijing has been giving potential coronavirus vaccine to key workers since July

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