The anti-vaccination movement (or commonly known as anti-vaxxers) are quite famous in the US. Turns out, their philosophy has also crossed the pond. A new study claims that only half of Britain’s population would be up for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Only half of Britain's population would get vaccinated against coronavirus: Study

An Israeli jewellery company has built what it says will be the world’s most expensive coronavirus mask -- a gold, diamond-encrusted face covering with a price tag of US$1.

Israeli jeweler makes world’s most expensive coronavirus mask; Chinese businessman to buy

An Israeli jewellery company is working on what it says will be the world’s most expensive coronavirus mask

Israeli jeweller makes $1.5 million gold Coronavirus face mask

Former president Pranab Mukherjee has tested positive for COVID-19. He tweeted on Monday noon to inform about his condition. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID19 today," he posted on Twitter.

Former president Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for COVID-19

We know for sure children are less likely to fall seriously ill from the coronavirus, and emerging evidence suggests they're less likely to be infected too.

Understanding role of children in COVID transmission | Protecting children form COVID-19

Brazil's death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 100,000 on Saturday, and barrels onward as most cities reopen shops and dining even though the pandemic is yet to peak.

Brazil coronavirus deaths reach 100,000 and continue to rise

The United States set a record for coronavirus cases on Saturday, with more than 5 million people now infected, according to a Reuters tally, as the country`s top infectious diseases official offered hope earlier this week that an effective vaccine might be available by year-end.

US sets a grim record as coronavirus cases top 5 million

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders partly restoring enhanced unemployment payments to the tens of millions of Americans who lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, as the country marked a grim milestone of 5 million cases.

Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down

Taiwanese airlines are at it again -- compensating for the coronavirus collapse in travellers. Earlier it was a fake itinerary where one could check in, go through passport control and security and even board the aircraft.

Taiwan airlines offer sight-seeing flights during coronavirus pandemic

More than six months into the global coronavirus crisis, many who had contracted COVID-19 have not fully recovered. Up to 35 per cent of those diagnosed with COVID-19 were not back to their normal selves two to three weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to a July 24 report by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chronic fatigue syndrome a possible long-term effect of COVID-19, experts say

CBS late-night show hosts, Stephen Colbert and James Corden are all set to re-start filming in studios on Monday, cited The news agency. The two of them have been filming 'The Late Show', and 'The Late Late Show' from their respective homes for the last several months owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: US Late Night talk show hosts to make their way back to studios

A young family from the suburbs of US' Nashville swabs their noses twice a month, seeking answers to some of the most vexing questions about the coronavirus. And so do many families in as many as 11 cities of the United States.

Kids, parents in US perform DIY tests for coronavirus study

US employment growth slowed considerably in July, though not as badly as feared, amid a resurgence in new Covid-19 infections, offering the clearest evidence yet that the economy’s recovery from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic was faltering.

US job growth slows sharply in July amid coronavirus resurgence

Nearly 600 children were admitted to US hospitals with a rare inflammatory syndrome associated with the novel coronavirus over four months during the peak of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said in a report.

Rare syndrome linked to COVID-19 found in nearly 600 US children

Latin America and the Caribbean surpassed Europe on Friday to become the region hardest-hit by coronavirus deaths, as India passed the sombre step of recording over two million infections.

Coronavirus deaths in Latin America hit global high

India has recorded its second-highest daily surge with 61,537 cases of the Wuhan virus in just the last 24-hours. Watch this report to understand the trajectory of the pandemic.

India COVID-19 Tracker: Over 61, 537 cases in last 24 hours

As the UK braces for a second wave of COVID-19, two doctors -- the husband and wife duo of Dr Meenal Viz and Dr Nishant Joshi -- say the country is still not ready for it.

Indian-origin couple who moved court against UK govt speaks to WION

Pakistan's coronavirus tally reached 282,645 with the detection of 782 new cases in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Friday. Seven more fatalities were also reported overnight, pushing the death toll to 6,052, it said.

Pakistan's coronavirus tally reaches 282,645

Facebook Inc will allow employees to work from home until July 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak and will give them $1,000 for home office needs, a spokeswoman for the social media giant said on Thursday.

Facebook employees to work from home until July 2021; get $1,000 for home offices

The US seeks to end its reliance on China and other foreign nations for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, President Donald Trump has said. He on Thursday asserted that Beijing would have to pay the price for the wound it has inflicted on America and the world by spreading the deadly coronavirus.

US will end reliance on China, other nations for pharmaceuticals and medical supply: Trump

The World Health Organization Thursday warned against "vaccine nationalism," saying vaccine-hogging richer countries would not be safe coronavirus havens if poor nations remained exposed.

WHO says 'vaccine nationalism' cannot beat coronavirus

The United States has lifted an advisory from March that said US citizens should avoid all international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. But American travellers are still restricted or banned in many parts of the world, including in the European Union.

US revokes global 'do not travel' coronavirus warning

More countries across Europe imposed new travel restrictions and containment measures on Thursday with fears growing over a second wave of coronavirus infections as global deaths from the pandemic climbed over 700,000.

More European nations tighten coronavirus curbs as global deaths top 700,000

The customers of Uber Technologies Inc more than doubled their orders from the company's food-delivery service in the second quarter but demand for ride-hailing trips only marginally recovered from when it hit the rock-bottom.

Uber rides take a hit during coronavirus pandemic but food-delivery business doubles

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