Brazil has recorded more than 130,000 deaths linked to Covid-19, the world's second-highest figure, as the outbreak in the country shows no sign of easing. Also read | Journalists are 'wimps'; more likely to die of coronavirus, says Brazil's Bolsonaro Since the first case came to light on February 26, the South American colossus has registered more than 4.

Brazil hands out so much Covid cash that poverty nears historic low

The confirmed coronavirus death toll in Mexico on Friday topped 70,000 after the government reported more than 500 new deaths, a grim milestone for a country among those most affected by the pandemic.

Mexico tops 70,000 official COVID-19 deaths, but toll likely far higher

Pakistan has reported 584 new cases of coronavirus, taking the country's total number of infections to 300,955, the health minister said on Saturday. The Ministry of National Health Services said the nation has also reported three new deaths in the last 24 hours due to the deadly viral disease and the toll currently stands at 6,373.

Pakistan reports 584 new cases of coronavirus: Health Ministry

After Bob Woodward's book, titled Rage, revealed that Donald Trump downplayed the threat of the novel coronavirus in the United States, an explanation was being sought by the US President Donald Trump.

'Calm, no panic': Donald Trump says he didn't lie about coronavirus after Bob Woodward's book-reveal

India's coronavirus tally crossed the 4.5 million mark as 96,551 new cases and 1,209 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. The total case tally stands at 4,562,415, including 943,480 active cases, 3,542,664 cured/discharged/migrated and 76,271 deaths, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday morning.

COVID-19 tally crosses 4.5 million with 96,551 new cases

The UN on Thursday called for an immediate "quantum leap" in funding to fight the new coronavirus as the death toll crossed 900,000 six months after the pandemic broke out.

UN seeks 'quantum leap' in funding for virus fight

A recent study has revealed that 'superbugs' may be more dangerous than the novel coronavirus that took over the world in the beginning of this year. Warning about the bug, Dr Paul De Barro, biosecurity research director at Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO told local media, “If you thought Covid was bad, you don’t want anti-microbial resistance.

Superbug is deadlier than COVID-19; situation worse in Pacific

Trials have stopped for the vaccine that was touted to be the frontrunner in the global race to combat coronavirus. In spite of being at the front of the race, trials for the vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca with Oxford University were put on hold.

Trials of Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine 'paused', what now?

The US has been one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus in the world. Local residents and opposition leaders have frequently alleged the US President Donald Trump of not doing enough to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

US election 2020: Donald Trump admits 'downplaying' seriousness of COVID-19

The French Prime Minister Jean Castex has tested negative for novel coronavirus, his office reported on Tuesday. "The test undergone today by the Prime Minister, who does not present any symptom, is negative," his office issued a statement.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex tests negative for coronavirus

The Russian Health Ministry has said that the first batch regarding the Sputnik V antibody against the deadly coronavirus, has been delivered into common course, local deliveries are planned in the near future.

Russia releases first batch of Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V into public

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the United States has surpassed 6.3 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. The US case tally stands at 6,300,431, with 189,207 deaths, the university said.

US covid-19 case count surpasses 6.3 million: Johns Hopkins University

After being criticised and accused by nearly the whole world for not handling the novel coronavirus in a right manner, Chinese President Xi Jinping has claimed that China passed "an extraordinary and historic test".

China handled COVID-19 openly and transparently: Xi Jinping

Ireland lost the European Union's top post of trade commissioner after Phil Hogan had to resign following a scandal. Hogan was asked to resign after he was spotted at an Irish parliamentary golf society dinner defying social distancing and all other coronavirus-related restrictions.

Ireland loses EU trade job after Phil Hogan defies coronavirus restrictions

As the US elections are coming closer, the personal attacks between the two competitors seem to be increasing. In an address on Monday, the US President Donald Trump demanded an apology from his opponent Joe Biden for challenging him on COVID-19 vaccine.

US election 2020: Trump demands apology from Biden for challenging him on vaccines

India's top tourist attraction the Taj Mahal is set to reopen more than six months after it was shut, officials said Tuesday, even as the vast nation battles soaring coronavirus infections.

Taj Mahal to reopen even as virus rages in India

Arjun Kapoor has been tested positive for coronavirus. The actor shared the news on her Instagram and informed that he is feeling ok and is asymptomatic. ''It is my duty to inform all of you that I have tested positive for coronavirus.

Arjun Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19, says he is asymptomatic

Italy's flamboyant former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was "stable" Saturday, two days after being hospitalised with coronavirus, his doctor said. The 83-year-old media tycoon is being treated for a lung infection at San Raffaele hospital in Milan where he was admitted on Thursday night.

Italy's Berlusconi 'stable' after coronavirus hospitalisation

France must stay vigilant as more people will be hospitalised in intensive care units in the next two weeks, reflecting a flare-up in COVID-19 infections in recent days, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Saturday.

France expects more severe COVID cases in next 15 days

A recent survey has revealed that three out of four people will be willing to take the vaccine for coronavirus, if it is rolled out this year. On behalf of World Economic Forum, Ipsos MORI conducted a survey of nearly 20,000 adults from 27 countries.

Three in four adults would get a COVID-19 vaccine, if available: Survey

This pandemic seems to be never ending, and there is no nearby possible date of when will things get back to normal, or whether things will ever get back to normal.

Filipino girl uses leaf art to make ends meet in pandemic

Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus outbreak and a city of 11 million was under a lockdown and its schools were closed. However, eight months later, students are back to schools.

Is reopening of schools during pandemic the right move?

The popular cab service Uber has decided to take employment safety a notch higher. Since the pandemic began, uber has been making sure that all drivers wear face mask, avoid any close contact and follow all other safety and health precautions to keep the passengers safe and comfortable.

'It's a two-way street': Uber asks passengers to send masked selfie before booking rides

Patients involved in early tests of a Russian coronavirus vaccine developed antibodies with "no serious adverse events", according to research published in The Lancet Friday, but experts said the trials were too small to prove safety and effectiveness.

Russia vaccine 'passes early trial test'

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