The global displacement numbers have hit a new high. Over 82 Million people have been displaced. Watch this report to know more.

Global displacement numbers increase to over 82 Million

A third wave of coronavirus infections is likely to hit India by October, although it will be better controlled than the latest outbreak the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least another year.

COVID-19: India to be hit by 3rd wave in October, claims study

With 60,753 new Covid cases being reported in a day, India's total tally rose to 2,98,23,546, while the number of active cases stand at 7,60,019, the lowest in 74 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

India records 60,753 fresh COVID-19 cases

The United Kingdom registered 11,007 new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday, surpassing 10,000 for the first time since late February, due to the rise of the Delta variant.

COVID-19 infections rising exponentially in England, doubling every 11 days

The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics

US to spend USD 3.2 billion for antiviral pills for COVID-19

A report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has stated that the sperm count and quality don't decrease in healthy young men after taking the first or second dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination has no effect on male fertility, sperm count not harmed: Study

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the existence of a new COVID-19 "variant of interest" known as 'Lambda.' It was initially detected in Peru in August 2020, and it has since been reported in 29 nations around the world, mostly in Latin America, including Argentina and Chile.

Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries

Scientists have designed an inexpensive, transparent coating that can turn surfaces like windows and ceilings into glue pads to trap airborne aerosol droplets by repurposing common ingredients in hair conditioner.

COVID-19: Scientists develop wall coating that can capture aerosols and droplets from air

Bringing the Indian Covid vaccine Covaxin a step closer to World Health Organization's approval, the pre-submission meeting will be taking place on June 23. WHO documents show the Expression of Interest (EOI) has been accepted by the Geneva-based body.

COVID-19: Bharat Biotech's pre-submission meeting for Covaxin's WHO approval on June 23

A single day rise of 62,224 new coronavirus infections were reported taking India's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,96,33,105, while the active cases were recorded below nine lakh after 70 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

COVID-19: India reports 62,224 fresh cases, 2,542 new fatalities

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday asked Pfizer Inc to bring forward planned delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, a government source said, aiming to speed up a slow national inoculation programme.

Brazilian President asks Pfizer to speed up COVID-19 vaccine delivery

Presenting their report that indicated massive underreporting of COVID-19 deaths in major Tamil Nadu Government Hospitals, NGO ‘Arappor Iyakkam’ urged the State Government to take corrective steps.

Death toll in major Tamil Nadu Govt hospitals is 13.7 times the reported figure claims report by NGO

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that the end of COVID-19 restrictions will be delayed following concern about the rapid rise of infections of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.

UK PM set to announce delay to end of COVID-19 restrictions

Russia continues to witness a record surge in COVID-19 cases. In the last 24 hours, country recorded 12,505 new COVID-19 cases. Watch this report to know more.

Coronavirus Update: Russia recorded 12,505 new cases in 24 hours

After discussing collective steps to prevent another pandemic, G7 leaders launched a plan to build infrastructure in poorer nations in what can be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative on Day 2.

G7 Summit 2021: Collective steps to prevent another pandemic

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stressed the need of cooperation and transparency from China on the origins of deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the report to know more.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeks cooperation and transparency from China

Saudi Arabia has restricted the annual Haj pilgrimage to its own citizens and residents for the second year running in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the state Saudi Press Agency (SPA)reported on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia bars foreign travellers from Haj over COVID-19

One of the prompt effects of the lockdown last year was that families fraternized in their homes. Across India, families unexpectedly had a great deal of time together.

Cricket: Lockdown helped us improve as overall individuals: Hardik Pandya

The European Union and the United States are set to commit at a summit in Brussels next week to end their transatlantic metals and aircraft trade disputes and call for progress on a new study into the origins of COVID-19, according to a draft communique.

EU, US to end trade tariffs, call for new study into COVID-19 origins, says summit draft

Two Australian states are on COVID-19 alert after an infected woman and her husband travelled from Victoria, the epicentre of the country's latest outbreak, through the states of New South Wales and into Queensland, visiting dozens of sites en route.

Two Australian states on COVID-19 alert after infected woman's interstate travel

Doctors in the Southern Indian City of Chennai successfully performed a live-donor liver transplant on a 26-year old, who was comatose after suffering acute liver failure.

COVID-19 positive liver-failure patient who was comatose revived successfully after transplant 

Merck & Co said on Wednesday (June 9) the U.S. government has agreed to pay about $1.2 billion for 1.7 million courses of its experimental COVID-19 treatment if it is proven to work in an ongoing large trial and authorized by U.

US to need Merck's COVID-19 drug for preparedness, says doctor

Iran's Ambassador to India Dr Ali Chegeni has said that his country stands in solidarity with India amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the pandemic, Iran had sent 300 Oxygen Concentrators and other essentials to India last month.

COVID-19: Stand in solidarity with India says Iran's envoy Dr Ali Chegeni; lauds New Delhi for its ‘open hand’

If the spread of COVID-19 continues at current rates it will be years before the virus is controlled in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday, as it called for countries to share excess vaccine doses.

PAHO urges countries to share excess vaccine doses

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