More than 70 countries warned they are at risk of running out of HIV medication due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey conducted by the World Health Organization.

More than 70 countries at risk of running out of HIV drugs

The war of Mahabharata lasted for 18 days. Prime Minister Modi had exuded confidence (in March) that we will win this battle against COVID-19 in 21 days. But it has been over 100 days and the coronavirus still persists and those fighting it have become tired, the Shiv Sena claimed.

Mahabharata lasted 18 days, Covid-19 is 100 and counting: Shiv Sena's dig at PM Modi

Across the globe, many governments are easing restrictions as they face political and economic challenges triggered by the pandemic. So far, the disease has killed at least 535,000 people worldwide and infected more than 11.4 million.

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As the world comes under the grip of what is being dubbed as the second-wave of COVID-19, a new study claims that most global leadership and independent efforts to deal with the virus are heavily focused on treating the health and economic symptoms, but without any attempt to identify the environmental cause.

Coronavirus an inevitable consequence of long-term environmental damage: Report

Samples of a virus that were sent out to Wuhan Institute of Virology in 2013 resembled the key characteristics of COVID-19, a new report has claimed. Also read: Disruption in resources due to COVID-19 may cause 1 million extra deaths According to the report which ran in Sunday Times, the similarity of the samples was asserted.

Virus samples with 96% resemblance to COVID-19 were sent to Wuhan lab in 2013

Another report published in a leading daily puts forward another latest theory about coronavirus. The theory confirms COVID-19 origin in China. Watch report.

Fineprint: Virus was sent to Wuhan lab in 2013, RaBtCoV/4991 is 96% similar to COVID-19

As many as 108 personnel from three Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of the BSF, the ITBP and the CRPF tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, officials said.

COVID-19: 108 fresh cases in CAPFs, 22 CRPF personnel test positive in Gadchiroli

A plasma bank for treating COVID-19 patients has been set up at Kolkata Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), the first of its kind in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday.

West Bengal gets its first plasma bank for COVID-19 patients

If airborne transmission is a significant factor in the pandemic, especially in crowded spaces with poor ventilation, the consequences for containment will be significant.

Scientists urge WHO to address airborne transmission of Coronavirus

A 106-year old man from Delhi, who had witnessed the 1918 Spanish Flu when he was four, has won the battle against COVID-19 and recovered faster than his son, in his 70s, at a dedicated coronavirus facility here, doctors said.

106-year-old Delhi man who was child during Spanish Flu in 1918 survives COVID-19

The first-ever online Paris fashion week clicked off on Monday with the world of glitzy runway shows thrown into an existential crisis by the coronavirus. Brands from Christian Dior to Chanel will participate, but the 'Ah' moment on the sidelines of the runway that designers so desire, while peeping out of the slit in the curtains backstage will be lost in the digital echo.

With no parties, first-ever virtual Paris fashion week clicks off

The coronavirus pandemic has absorbed the focus of all health agencies and relief groups, leaving in the lurch many suffering life-threatening diseases like HIV, AIDS, and TB.

Coronavirus-induced disruption in resources may cause 1 million extra deaths due to other diseases

W.H.O halts trial of HIV drugs from COVID-19 treatment. W.H.O said that these drugs produced 'little or no reduction in mortality'.

W.H.O halts trial of HIV drugs from COVID-19 treatment

The US notched over 57,800 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours. The cases are surging even as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of the virus while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available.

Four major US states witness record surge in COVID-19 cases

Pakistan on Sunday suffered a setback in fight against COVID-19 as 48 doctors working in the teaching hospitals of Punjab province resigned, citing non-provision of safety gear to protect them from the virus that has killed more than 4,700 people in the country.

Doctors in Pakistan resign over inadequacy of safety gear to protect them from coronavirus

India has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in Agra from visitors flocking to see the 17th century monument to love.

India puts back Taj Mahal reopening citing COVID-19 risks

India has recorded its highest-ever single-day jump of 24,850 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. With these new cases, India`s coronavirus count now stands at 6,73,165 cases of which 2,44,814 patients are active cases.

India sees highest single-day jump of 24,850 COVID-19 cases, tally reaches 6,73,165

Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people and are calling for the World Health Organization to revise recommendations, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

Hundreds of scientists say coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations, says report

The commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration on Sunday refused to comment on President Donald Trump's claim that 99 per cent of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless".

US FDA commissioner declines to defend Trump's claim that 99% of COVID-19 cases are 'harmless'

The United States has reported over 43,000 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, as per a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The Baltimore-based university's tracker showed 43,742 more cases as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Sunday), bringing the country's total number of cases since the pandemic began to 2,836,764.

Coronavirus: US reports over 43,000 cases, 252 deaths in last 24 hours

Mahender Yadav, a convict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, passed away at a private hospital in Delhi on June 4, according to Sandeep Goel, Delhi Director General (Prisons) on Sunday.

1984 anti-Sikh riots convict serving sentence in jail dies of COVID-19

The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) on Saturday said its decision to fast-track development of a potential coronavirus vaccine was in line with international standards.

India's medical research body defends timeline for coronavirus vaccine trials

The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised the Indian government for its efforts in tackling COVID-19, but has also said New Delhi should focus on data management originating from the pandemic too.

WHO praises India for efforts in handling COVID-19, but says it needs guidelines on how to report data

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