India's pharmaceutical industry will be able to produce COVID-19 vaccines not just for the country but also for the entire world, according to Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

India capable of producing Covid-19 vaccines for entire world: Bill Gates

Indian pharma industry capable of producing COVID-19 vaccines for entire world: Bill Gates

Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Wednesday reached 255,769 after 2,165 more people tested positive in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, 172,810 people have recovered so far across the country.

Pakistan's coronavirus cases reach 255,769

The Trump administration is pushing for a therapeautic intervention as the key to mitigate the adverse impact of coronavirus pandemic. Researchers want to develop COVID-19 therapeutics by early fall, months before even a vaccine is developed as per the timeline, fearing that the demand could outstrip supply if the pandemic continues to rage.

Trump admin pushes for therapeutics to mitigate impact of coronavirus pandemic

Police in Chile are training dogs to detect people that may be infected with the novel coronavirus by sniffing their sweat. The dogs -- three golden retrievers and a labrador -- are between the ages of four and five.

Chilean police train dogs to sniff out COVID-19

Tokyo is considering raising its alert for coronavirus infections to the highest of four levels, officials said on Wednesday, after a spike in cases to record numbers in the Japanese capital.

Tokyo may raise coronavirus alert as travel campaign comes under fire

US President Donald Trump has said California's two largest school districts were making a "terrible mistake" by making students stay home for the upcoming term in the face of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic.

Trump calls COVID school closures a 'terrible decision' even as death toll rises

US biotech firm Moderna said Tuesday it would enter the final stage of human trials for its COVID-19 vaccine on July 27, to test how well it protects people in the real world.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine enters final stage trial this month

The United States recorded 63,262 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University on Tuesday. The total number of cases recorded in the country since the start of the pandemic now exceeds 3.

US clocks up another 63,000 virus cases in 24 hours

Golf's Taiwan Masters was cancelled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, casting doubt over the planned September resumption of the Asian Tour season. The long-standing, $950,000 tournament was scheduled to tee off at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club from September 17-20, the same week as the rescheduled US Open at Winged Foot.

Asian Tour restart blow as Taiwan Masters golf cancelled

A Canadian university may just have developed a face mask that neutralises the coronavirus in a matter of minutes. According to a press release, the test conducted by researches has ascertained that wearing the particular mask deactivated the virus responsible for COVID-19 disease.

University of Toronto approves mask capable of neutralising 99% of coronavirus

All earlier notions of wearing masks have been dispelled as studies point out the importance of face coverings in prevention measures against COVID-19. In fact, wearing a mask can reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 65 per cent!

Wearing masks can cut down coronavirus infection risk by 65%

For the sake of global health and the development of effective treatments, we need to end the political pretense that the coronavirus pandemic was a naturally-occurring outbreak and ascertain its true origin.

COVID-19: Scientific disinformation is, quite literally, killing us

North Macedonia went to the polls on Wednesday in a tight parliamentary election where the winners will face a surging coronavirus outbreak and the start of talks to join the European Union.

Coronavirus-hit North Macedonia votes as EU talks loom

The United Kingdom has officially made the usage of face masks compulsory across shops and supermarkets in England. Starting next week, face coverings will be mandatory in all shops, citing risks of a second-wave.

Face coverings made mandatory in shops across England as risks of a second-wave intensify

Could air pollution be contributing to a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections? This analysis claims there is “compelling” evidence. The study, which took into account over 20 factors ascertained how air pollution in one particular area causes more infections, and also more admissions and deaths in hospitals.

Air pollution significantly contributes to rise in coronavirus infections and deaths: Study

'Reasonable worst-case scenario':  Top 5 steps on how to beat coronavirus this winter

The Covid-19 crisis threatens the existence of various businesses across the country. The retail sector too is struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic. In India, the sector suffered losses worth Rs 9 lakh crore in the first 60 days of lockdown. How can it get back on its feet? On Hard Reset, we discuss the future of retail and shopping malls with PUMA India and Southeast Asia General Manager Abhishek Ganguly, Bestseller India CEO Vineet Gautam, Fashion Designer Pernia Qureshi and SCAI Chairman Amitabh Taneja.

Hard Reset: Retail after Covid-19

Argentina is trying to solve a medical mystery after 57 sailors were infected with the coronavirus after 35 days at sea, despite the entire crew testing negative before leaving port.

Mystery as Argentine sailors infected with virus after 35 days at sea

Britain faces a potentially more deadly second wave of COVID-19 in the coming winter that could kill up to 120,000 people over nine months in a worst-case scenario, health experts said on Tuesday.

'Worst-case' UK winter could see 120,000 COVID deaths in second wave

A Texas man who waited until his brain tumor was softball-sized; a baby who suffered an ear infection for six days; a heart patient who died: The resurgence of COVID-19 is creating another health crisis as hospitals fill and patients are fearful or unable to get non-emergency care.

New US health crisis looms as patients without COVID-19 delay care

Venezuelans who left their country following an economic collapse over four years ago are now being forced to return in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Venezuela: Migrants seek to return home, Maduro claims they're being deliberately infected with coronavirus

An Egyptian journalist who was jailed for peddling fake news recently died of COVID-19. Besides the debate around freedom of speech in the country, this has spurred fears of the unknown situation in Egyptian prisons, where COVID-19 may be spreading like wildfire.

Egyptian journalist jailed on vague grounds dies after contracting COVID-19 in prison

United Kingdom recently allowed businesses to resume activity after over three months of lockdown. As part of this move, pubs, hairdressers, and eateries have been allowed to reopen.

British pub installs electric fence to keep people at bay

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