A man in Pune paid about $4,000 for a bespoke gold face mask to protect him from the coronavirus raging in the country. The precious metal covering weighs 60 grams and took craftsmen eight days to make.

Indian man wears gold face mask to ward off coronavirus

People could get a drink in a pub, have a meal in a restaurant or get a haircut for the first time in over three months on Saturday as England took its biggest steps yet towards resumption of normal life.

England takes its first steps towards normal life; pubs and hairdressers reopen

Researchers, led by an Indian scientist, have developed a cheap, electricity-free centrifuge to separate components in patient saliva samples for the detection of the novel coronavirus, an innovation that may increase accessibility of COVID-19 diagnostics in poor regions of the world.

Indian-led team develops cheap, electricity free centrifuge for COVID-19 testing

A French court will open an inquiry into former prime minister Edouard Philippe and two cabinet ministers over their handling of the coronavirus crisis. The inquiry will be led by the Law Court of the Republic (CJR), which deals with claims of ministerial misconduct.

France to launch inquiry into ex-PM, ministers over coronavirus

Thailand's main international airport unveiled rapid coronavirus tests on Friday for some overseas arrivals -- after a three-month ban on foreign visitors was partially lifted this month.

Thailand's main airport offers rapid coronavirus test for international arrivals

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After days of record spikes in new COVID-19 cases in the United States, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that it "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen."

United States records more than 53,000 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

US President Donald Trump has claimed coronavirus would "sort of just disappear" even as America recorded a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. In an interview at the White House with Fox Business, the president reiterated the belief he has held on to for much of the year.

Trump says coronavirus will 'sort of just disappear' even as US sets new record for cases

US President Donald Trump at a press briefing on Thursday celebrated a government report showing the country gained 4.8 million jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 11.

Trump says jobs report proves US economy 'roaring back'

The British government will effectively ditch its air bridge plans and simply end coronavirus quarantine rules for those arriving from 75 countries so that people can go on holiday, the Telegraph newspaper reported.

UK to ditch travel quarantine for 75 countries

While the coronavirus pandemic has hit almost every country in the world, the Gulf economies have been worst affected. The virus has triggered a constant free-fall in oil prices, with a lot of highly-skilled expats leaving the countries.

Left in the desert: Coronavirus cripples Gulf economies

About 300 teens were exposed to the novel coronavirus at a "pong fest" party in Lakeway, Texas, on June 20, local officials say. At the time of the party, several teens were waiting for their Covid-19 test results, and have since tested positive.

Hundreds of teens at 'pong fest' party in US exposed to coronavirus

Indian navy ship INS Kesari travelled over 7,500 nautical miles in over 55 days and delivered aid to five countries -- Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles -- amid the coronavirus crisis.

INS Kesari travels 7,500 nautical miles in over 55 days to deliver coronavirus aid

The World Health Organisation has said smoking is linked to a higher risk of severe illness and death from the coronavirus in hospitalised patients. In a scientific brief published this week, the agency reviewed 34 published studies on the association between smoking and COVID-19, including the probability of infection, hospitalisation, severity of disease and death.

WHO says smoking linked to higher risk of coronavirus

Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.

Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19

An estimated 14 percent of working hours were lost in the second quarter, equivalent to 400 million full-time jobs

'No return to pre-pandemic level in 2020', states ILO

The European Union announced that it will open its borders on Wednesday for travel to visitors from 15 countries but did not include the U.S, India, Brazil, Russia on the list of approved nations.

EU reopens travel to 15 countries, excludes U.S, India, Brazil

A new flu virus is circulating among pigs in China, while the world reels from the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists believe that it has “pandemic potential”. According to a new study, Chinese pigs are getting infected by the influenza virus more frequently, with the possibility of it transmitting to humans.

Double pandemic? Experts believe new swine flu in China could wreak havoc if left unchecked

Delhi recently witnessed a massive surge of coronavirus cases, overtaking Maharashtra. But soon after, Tamil Nadu’s caseload took over the national capital territory’s.

Coronavirus: Delhi is now discharging more patients than it is admitting

Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19: UN study

Hundreds of thousands of people in Bangladesh have been marooned and thousands of hectares of farmland submerged, officials said on Wednesday, as floods triggered by monsoon rains ravage the country already grappling with the coronavirus.

Millions at risk in Bangladesh as monsoon floods add to coronavirus worries

Neighbours Spain and Portugal reopened their border on Wednesday to all travellers after a three-month closure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, bringing relief to local business owners who have struggled to make ends meet without tourism.

Businesses breathe sigh of relief as Spain, Portugal open border to tourism

A 44-year-old permanent resident of Singapore, who returned from India, has tested positive for the COVID-19. Singapore has reported 215 new coronavirus cases, including 205 foreign workers living in dormitories.

Woman who returned from India tests COVID-19 positive in Singapore

The outlook for the global labour market in the second half of 2020 is "highly uncertain" and the forecast recovery will not be enough for employment to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, the International Labour Organization said on Tuesday.

No return to pre-pandemic job levels in 2020: ILO

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