In a bid to steal valuable data related to Coronavirus vaccine research, government-linked hackers China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are engaged in concerted attempts to steal coronavirus vaccine secrets.

Intellectual property war: Hackers try to steal Covid vaccine secrets

The year 2020 has been a tough year for almost everyone in different ways. While the world is fighting against the novel coronavirus, many are also fighting against their political leaders, putting the leaders at risk, in some cases.

COVID-infected letters a new threat to world leaders: Interpol

In a first, Tesla factory workers based in California will be counted as 'essential workers' and will be exempted from new coronavirus restrictions in the state.

Elon Musk's Tesla factory workers counted as 'essential workers'

India reported less than 50,000 new single-day coronavirus cases for the 15th consecutive day on Sunday as its total tally reached 90,95,806. With 45,209 new cases and 43,493 more patients discharged in last 24 hours, the country`s active cases totalled 4,40,962, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data said.

India reports less than 50,000 new corona cases for 15 straight days

The Nepali government has sent requests to several countries that are producing Covid-19 vaccines seeking their early availability after they are proven to be effective, officials said here on Sunday.

Nepal seeks early availability of Covid-19 vaccines

The outgoing US President's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr. has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a spokesman said on Friday. Donald Trump Jr., also known as Don, has tested positive almost a month after his father, Donald Trump, and his stepmother, Ivanka Trump, recovered from the deadly virus.

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus: Spokesman

Simon Gronowski had committed many acts of bravery and generosity in his 89 years of life, and opening a window in April wouldn’t ordinarily have counted among them, but this was no ordinary April.

A Holocaust survivor lifts neighbours in dark times

As the coronavirus cases rose once again in Hong Kong, the local government decided to suspend all in-person classes for the lower primary school students. The decision was taken to protect the children from contracting the novel coronavirus after city’s top health official said the situation in the city was 'sever'.

Hong Kong enters fourth wave of COVID-19; schools shut

The year 2020 began with a grim atmosphere as the novel coronavirus took over the world, sending billions of people around the globe in a lockdown. The situation became worse as the year progressed and the world lost millions to the deadly virus.

Study claims COVID-19 immunity lasts at least six months; WHO signals hope

The phrase 'one bad fish can spoil the whole pond' may have come true for people of this one country as one lie of a man has led to the world's toughest lockdown in one country.

Pizza boy's blatant 'lie' leads to harshest COVID-19 lockdown in this city

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday voiced concern over the country's rising coronavirus fatality rate but said the outbreak was under control. Russia has recently registered a sharp rise in new infections but has stopped short of introducing strict measures like some European countries.

Putin 'alarmed' by Russia's spike in virus deaths

The Asian country Japan is observing a surge in coronavirus cases, months after the country successfully battled the deadly virus. However, the government has decided to not declare an emergency for now.

Japan to monitor virus cases, no cash handout for second time: Finance Minister Taro Aso

Coronavirus cases have been on a rise for the past one week in India's national capital city, New Delhi. On Thursday, the capital recorded the highest daily COVID-19 deaths.

Delhi: Fine of 2,000 for not wearing mask in cars; 131 COVID-19 deaths recorded

A lot of countries have initiated a second lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus as many areas observed a second wave with the onset of the winter season.

Not even dog walks allowed: This country has imposed world's toughest lockdown

A team of UK researchers have developed a beard covering technique for the bearded medical workers of the Sikh community to ensure that the Sikh doctors and medical experts do not have to trim their beards while catering to the needs of the patients.

Singh Thattha: UK team makes safety mask for Sikh doctors which helps them retain beards

It has been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world and affected millions of lives around the globe. While the world is getting used to the new normal now and hoping for a coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Russian scientists have discovered another version of the virus.

Coronavirus mutations appearing in Siberia: Russian scientists

While a face mask might feel uncomfortable, researchers have said that they do not significantly change the actual work of breathing or the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide when worn while exercising.

Masks don't impair lung function during exercise: Study

A growing number of South Korean women are training to be morticians, a field from which they had long been excluded, amid changing views on gender roles and a rising preference for women’s bodies to be handled by women.

Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that not more than 50 people would be allowed at wedding functions and not more than 20 people could attend the last rites of a deceased person.

Not more than 50 people can attend wedding functions during lockdown in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

After the Diwali weekend and Bhai Dooj celebrations came to an end, India recorded more than 30 per cent jump in new cases of COVID-19 with 38,617 new cases reported in past 24 hours pushing the cumulative the tally to 89,12,907, data from the Union Health Ministry showed on Wednesday.

India shows jump of 30% in new COVID-19 cases since Diwali

A team of scientists have recently revealed that a range of chemicals found in daily-use products could hinder the effectiveness and success of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Chemicals found in daily-use products could decrease COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness: Reports

A Chinese ex-lawyer and a citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, is being subjected to a possible jail time for nearly five years for reporting on the coronavirus pandemic, that allegedly started in a Wuhan lab.

Chinese citizen journalist who uncovered COVID-19 truth faces possibility of jail time: Reports

A new study led by researchers at the Queen Mary University of London uses a novel approach to investigate the effects of cardiovascular risk factors on the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Obese people found to be at increased risk of COVID-19

Netflix's critically-acclaimed 'Dear White People' has become the latest TV show to shut down production due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests. According to a report in Deadline, the show, entering its fourth and final season, will shut down filming for two weeks after several team members tested positive.

Netflix's 'Dear White People' halts production after multiple positive COVID-19 tests

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