The premier of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia said on Tuesday he was putting the Guetersloh area back into lockdown until June 30 after a coronavirus outbreak at a meatpacking plant there.

Germany imposes local lockdown after virus outbreak at meat plant

When Thai travel consultancy Local Alike saw its revenue drop to zero due to the coronavirus outbreak, it started selling products from villages through social media.

Thailand's tourism social enterprises help locals hit by coronavirus

The US government has decided to impose significant restrictions on India's 'Vande Bharat' evacuation mission. Starting 30 days from now all Air India repatriation flights will be required to approve prior approval from the US government.

US: Vande Bharat going beyond evacuation, Accuses India of unfair practices

A trial on pigs of AstraZeneca's experimental COVID-19 vaccine has found that two doses of the shot produced a greater antibody response than a single dose. Research released by Britain's Pirbright Institute on Tuesday found that giving an initial prime dose followed by a booster dose of the vaccine elicited a stronger immune response than a single dose.

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine's trial on pigs shows promise with two shots

As China’s capital city Beijing continues to report new cases of coronavirus, the city is set to enter a “fast track” testing mode. The virus had reemerged in the city two weeks ago from a local food market.

Beijing to enter 'fast track' mode to contain coronavirus

China threatened Tuesday to retaliate against new US restrictions on Chinese state media, escalating tensions between the two superpowers as they crack down on each other's news outlets.

China threatens retaliation for US curbs on 'propaganda' outlets

China should focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing rather than "disturbing" Taiwan with military drills, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Tuesday.

Taiwan raps China for military activity, says it should fight coronavirus instead

French schools opened their doors to greet pupils on Monday for what the government says is two weeks of obligatory lessons before the summer break, although many parents may yet defy the decision and keep their children at home.

French pupils return for 'obligatory' school after virus closure

French movie fans ventured back into cinemas on Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown, helped by a new safety feature: minions placed at intervals in the seats to ensure social distancing is observed.

Minions placed at French cinema to ensure social distancing after COVID-19 re-open

The Indian capital territory of Delhi has come up with a new solution to deal with the ongoing influx of COVID-19 cases. Delhi, officially a Union Territory, has been one of the hardest regions in the country.

Indian capital Delhi to convert luxury hotels into care centres for 'mild' coronavirus patients

The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the interim bail of 2,961 undertrial prisoners by 45 days to de-congest jails during the coronavirus pandemic. A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh passed the order in view of a high-power committee's recommendation that it would be dangerous to send the prisoners back to jail as the risk still remains high.

COVID-19: Delhi High Court extends by 45 days interim bail of 2,961 under-trial prisoners to de-congest jails

Maharashtra has put on hold three initial investment proposals from Chinese companies worth 50 billion rupees ($658 million), a state minister said on Monday, after a deadly border clash between the two nuclear-armed nations last week.

Maharashtra puts three Chinese investment proposals on hold after deadly border clash

The novel coronavirus pandemic is still accelerating and its effects will be felt for decades, the World Health Organization's director-general told an online conference on Monday.

We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world: WHO chief

Europeans are enjoying the gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, but in hospitals they are already preparing for the next wave of infections. Some intensive care specialists are trying to hire more permanent staff.

Fearing second COVID-19 wave, Europe aims to train 'army' of medics

An Israeli company expects a fabric it has developed will be able to neutralise close to 99% of the coronavirus, even after being washed multiple times, following a successful lab test.

Israel's miracle mask: Sonovia expects 99% coronavirus success after lab test

Beverage maker PepsiCo on Sunday has suspended its operations in Beijing after confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the company. The Beijing administrative officials are conducting COVID-19 tests on millions, especially employees of restaurants, food delivery services and market vendors.

PepsiCo suspends operations in Beijing after workers test positive for coronavirus, Beijing tests millions

The number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed the 400,000 mark on Sunday, reaching 410,461, as the total deaths due to the virus crossed the 13,000 mark

India: COVID-19 cases surpass 400,000, deaths cross 13,000

More than 1,000 employees at German meat processing firm Toennies have tested positive for coronavirus, prompting local health authorities to order all 6,500 employees and their families to go into quarantine.

Coronavirus outbreak at abattoir in Germany infects more than 1,000

The US National Institutes of Health has halted a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients.

US halts test of Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients

A new device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight coronavirus transmission. The simple device is called AirShield.

Could this invisible air shield protect fliers from coronavirus transmission?

Bus travel in Myanmar has gone from cramped seats to first-class, private pod seating, thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. As a social-distancing measure, local bus operator JJ Express has introduced cubicles in dozens of its buses where long-distance travellers sit with minimized contagion risk behind closed aluminum doors.

Myanmar bus launches private pod seats to discourage virus spread

Madrid-based Colombian actress and puppeteer Yohana Yara has been using her time in lockdown filming puppet shows on her balcony and creating an online fan base for her characters. She created a YouTube channel for her show "Leo the Lion and his Friends".

Locked-down puppeteer brings her characters to life in Madrid flat

As Chile reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, at least one business there is booming - the production of coffins. Coffin manufacturers are boosting production twice or three times over in a bid to keep pace with demand.

Coffin makers struggle to meet demand in Chile

One gym owner in Southern California found a unique solution to reopening during the pandemic: "workout pods" made from pipes and shower curtains.

California gym reopens with 'workout pods'

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