Sri Lanka on Sunday imposed an indefinite curfew on two western provincial towns to contain the spread of the coronavirus following the detection of a community case after a gap of nearly six months, officials said.

Sri Lanka imposes indefinite curfew in 2 towns after detection of new COVID-19 cases

The death toll due to deadly coronavirus in India reached 1,01,782 and the infection tally climbed to 65,49,374, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 55 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 83.

With 75,829 new cases, India’s tally crosses 65-lakh mark

Pope Francis makes his first trip Saturday since the Vatican's coronavirus lockdown, though it will be a solitary affair for the crowd-loving Argentine who has had to learn how to be close to the faithful from a distance.

Pope in first trip outside Rome since virus lockdown

Canada has decided to re-open its borders for international students and couples who had been separated due to the ongoing pandemic. On Friday, the immigration minister announced that after months of ban, Canada will allow international students as well as non-citizens who are in exclusive dating relationship with a Canadian citizen.

Canada to reopen borders for students and couples

Some 4.8 million Madrid residents will be barred from leaving the area from Friday evening, making it the first European capital back into lockdown due to surging coronavirus cases.

'Thanks for the chaos': Madrid returns to lockdown

The US President Donald Trump's close aide Hope Hicks has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The news broke out minutes after Trump claimed that the end of the pandemic "is in sight".

Donald Trump to quarantine after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19

A US woman who underwent a COVID-19 nasal swab test got her brain's lining punctured, doctors reported in a medical journal. The 40-year-old US woman suffered this life-thretening infection as the test conducted on her may not have been carried properly, the medical experts claimed.

COVID-19 nasal swab test causes brain fluid leak in US woman: Study

India's COVID-19 caseload inched closer to 6,400,000 million-mark with 81,484 infections reported in a day, while the number of people who recuperated from the disease crossed 5.

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 6 million-mark; recoveries reach 5.3 mn

Pakistan authorities have closed more than 100 restaurants and six wedding halls in the financial capital of Karachi over violations of social distancing rules amid a sudden increase in COVID-19 deaths.

COVID-19: Pakistan shuts restaurants with no distancing

The coronavirus tally of India has crossed the 61-lakh mark with a spike of 70,589 new cases and 776 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

India reports 70,589 new cases, 776 deaths as tally crosses 61-lakh mark 

After heavy rainfall and flood situation, Bangladesh is also struggling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has hampered recovery efforts and dealt a blow to job prospects.

Twin crisis for Bangladesh as Covid-19 affected economy takes a serious hit

India on Monday reported 95,542 new infections in the past 24 hours, crossing 60 lakh cases across the country even as the central government continues to work out measures to contain the outbreak.

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 60-lakh mark, deaths close in on 1 lakh

The ICMR's second sero-survey shows that Indian population is still far from achieving herd immunity against coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday while underlining the need for following COVID appropriate behaviour.

Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19: ICMR second serosurvey report

Over one million people have lost their lives from coronavirus, a virus that was emerged less than a year ago, but still continues to affect many countries. Scientists around the world are working to develop a vaccine that could contain this deadly virus which was originated in China’s Wuhan.

‘Interferon’ insufficiency is the reason why coronavirus is deadly for some patients

The Union Health ministry of India has said that the total recoveries from COVID-19 in India has crossed the 50 lakh milestone on Monday with recovered cases outpacing active cases by more than five times.

Coronavirus recoveries in India cross 50 lakh mark

Happy to have you back: Countries offering incentives to lure travellers

Bali hosts mass prayers for upcoming reopening of tourism industry

India on Sunday reported 88,600 fresh cases in a day as the cases tally mounted to 59.9 lakhs. 1124 deaths were also recorded in the last 24 hours. COVID case tally stands at 5,992,533 including 9,56,402 active cases, 49,41,628 cured/discharged/migrated & 94,503 deaths, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare's latest update said.

India reports single day spike of 88,600 new cases as tally mounts to 59.9 lakhs

An issue with England's COVID-19 smartphone app, launched to curb the spread of the virus, which meant it could not accept around a third of test results has been resolved, the government said on Sunday.

UK says test result issue on England's COVID-19 app resolved

New York is committed to making outdoor dining a permanent option for the thousands of restaurants that have embraced the concept since the coronavirus pandemic struck in the spring, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday.

'It worked': In New York City, pandemic-inspired outdoor dining to become permanent

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged the world leaders to ensure that the information about the COVID-19 vccine is shared with all countries, or the history will tell the tale.

Australian PM urges combined global efforts; takes indirect hit at Trump's secrecy

The New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has clearly stated that he will be asking his officials to review any COVID-19 vaccine that will be authorised by the federal government.

New York to review any COVID-19 vaccine authorised by federal government

Israel toughened its coronavirus measures on Thursday as a second nationwide lockdown now nearing its second week failed to bring down the world's highest infection rate.

Israel toughens second lockdown as virus cases surge

For centuries Iraqis leaned on religion to grieve the costs of war. Now a deadly pandemic and the deaths of young protestors have lent greater sorrow to their prayers.

Iraq’s religion, and fury, within the time of coronavirus

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