German industrial output posted its steepest plunge on record in April as the coronavirus pandemic forced companies in Europe's largest economy to scale back production, data showed on Monday.

German industrial output posts record plunge in April due to coronavirus outbreak

Most people arriving in Britain from Monday will have to self-isolate for two weeks under a new coronavirus restriction that has been roundly condemned by the ailing aviation sector.

Britain starts mandatory self-quarantine for arrivals

If sabotaging vaccine research was not enough, China is now promoting its traditional medicine as a cure for the Wuhan virus. China claims to have cured 92 per cent of the cases using its age-old concoctions. But, there is no evidence to prove their effectiveness.

Xi Jinping is promoting 'Traditional Chinese Medicine'

As India enters in the first phase of unlocking the lockdown, shopping malls, restaurants and temples are all set to reopen across the country starting today

India COVID-19: Shopping malls, restaurants, temples now open

Japan should focus on back-stopping struggling businesses rather than trying to spark overall demand in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, its economy minister said, suggesting the central bank should avoid pushing interest rates deeper into negative territory.

Japan's economy minister warns against deepening negative rates

Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,006,436 people have had the virus, while 402,699 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago.

Coronavirus: 7 million cases globally, Brazil and India continue to report daily surge

New Zealand no longer has any active cases of COVID-19. Owing to this, all restrictions in the country may be lifted soon. This marks the first time since February 28 that the country is virtually "infection-free" and has reported zero cases, a streak NZ had been following over the last 17 days with no new cases has been recorded.

New Zealand's last active patient of coronavirus recovers, country now has zero cases

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has declared the coronavirus pandemic "under control" after the island nation registered an eighth straight day without a death from COVID-19.

Cuba declares coronavirus pandemic 'under control'

Chile on Sunday reported 653 deaths from COVID-19, bringing its overall toll to 2,290, authorities said. Health Minister Jaime Manalich said some miscounting pointed out by the WHO in March and April was corrected, in addition to 96 new deaths.

Chile tops 2,000 dead from COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic killed 691 people in the United States over the past 24 hours, the lowest number in a week, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed on Sunday.

US adds almost 700 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

The Chief Minister of Delhi, India has begun self-isolating at home after exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief has fever and also claims to have a sore throat, two of the key symptoms of coronavirus.

Delhi CM Kejriwal quarantines himself after exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19

The US Justice Department sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million fake and substandard N95 respirator to US buyers in April as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the country.

US sues Chinese firm for selling 'fake' N95 face masks

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A white paper has been released by the State Council Information Office on Sunday that said China used Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to cure 92 per cent of their coronavirus cases across the country.

Traditional Chinese medicine used to cure 92 per cent cases in China: White paper

Thousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on Friday as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing

COVID-19: Over 30,000 fans at Nam Dinh stadium watch pro soccer league

President Jair Bolsonaro threatened on Friday to pull Brazil out of the World Health Organization after the U.N. agency warned Latin American governments about the risk of lifting lockdowns before slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus throughout the region.

Bolsonaro threatens to sever ties with WHO as COVID-19 kills 'a Brazilian per minute'

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The COVID-19 pandemic, which has presented challenges for several nations, could be an "opportunity" for India to speed up the health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat, especially with a focus on primary healthcare, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.

COVID-19 could be opportunity for India to speed up 'Ayushman Bharat': WHO chief

Scientists in UK have halted a major drug trial after they found that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, touted by US President Donald Trump as a potential "game changer" in the pandemic, was "useless" at treating COVID-19 patients.

Britain halts hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 patients, terms it 'useless'

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said he would conduct an inquiry into the incident where a woman somehow skipped the mandatory coronavirus test upon her arrival from Mumbai and but later tested positive.

Goa chief minister orders probe into COVID-19 patient without taking test

The last three coronavirus patients in Wuhan, the first epicentre of the COVID-19, have been discharged and the central Chinese city has recorded zero cases of the virus after mass testing of about 10 million people, state-media reported on Friday.

China's Wuhan city discharges last three COVID-19 patients from hospital

At this time of the year, Deng Jinling would normally be welcoming foreign buyers to her vacuum flask showroom or cramming her goods into containers to be shipped to customers in the United States.

As coronavirus sinks global demand, China’s exporters go online to tap domestic market

In Nevada, the casino coronavirus closure has ended. Cards are being dealt, dice are rolling and slot machines flash and jingle for the customers who started gambling again early Thursday in Las Vegas and throughout the state.

Las Vegas reopens casinos after COVID-19 closure

Danish researchers have developed a fully automated robot that can take coronavirus swabs so that health care professionals are not exposed to the risk of infection.

Could this throat-swabbing robot speed up COVID-19 testing?

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