Amid rising number of coronavirus cases and lack of a possible COVID vaccine, France has decided to increase the precautions against the deadly virus. France, on Thursday, announced that soon wearing face mask will be compulsory in enclosed public spaces (indoors spaces) too, in addition to the existing rule of wearing mask in outdoor public spaces.

France makes wearing face masks indoors compulsory

With several countries facing a threat of a possible second wave pf coronavirus, South Korea's National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) President thinks that South Korea needs to improve its medical infrastructure.

This can happen again, and South Korea will need more hospital beds: top health official

A 30-year-old who thought that the coronavirus pandemic was a hoax has succumbed to the deadly virus in San Antonio. The deceased had attended a "COVID party" thinking that the novel coronavirus is a hoax.

I made a mistake: 30-year-old dies after attending COVID party

Australia's most populated state has been observing a surge in coronavirus cases for the last couple of weeks. The state reported 14 new cases on Monday. Now, a growing cluster has been identified at a pub that is majorly used by freight drivers travelling the country.

Australian pub cluster reports almost half of cases; fears of second-wave continue

Thousands of Bulgarians gathered for a fourth day on Sunday in Sofia and other cities to protest against corruption and demand the resignation of the conservative government.

Fourth night of anti-government protests in Bulgaria

As the WHO reported a record single-day spike, more than half of the cases were reported from the United States of America. The US reported 9,747 new cases over the last 24-hour period, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.

COVID 19: US reports 9,747 new cases; death toll crosses 135,000

First family of the US, the Trump family, has been the most famous family in the world to resist face masks during the ongoing pandemic, despite repeated warnings by health experts.

After Donald Trump, Melania Trump now spotted wearing a face mask

The total number of coronavirus cases increased to 12.55 million as nearly 230,370 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO records highest single-day spike with 230,370 global coronavirus cases

Mask-less: Political leaders around the world who 'forgot' to wear mask

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher's mother, brother Raju Kher, sister-in-law and niece have tested positive for COVID-19. Anupam has been tested negative. Anupam Kher himself revealed the news on his Twitter handle, ''This is to inform all that my mother Dulari is found COVID + (Mildly).

Anupam Kher's mother, brother, sister-in-law test positive for COVID-19

Karnataka remained shut during the second Sunday curfew to help fight COVID-19 in Karnataka, bringing the state to a virtual standstill. The curfew was strictly imposed in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi, among others, as very few people were seen on the roads, while most preferred to stay indoors.

Coronavirus: Sunday curfew brings Karnataka to a standstill

Thousands of Israelis demonstrated on Saturday in Tel Aviv, angered by what they say has been an inept government response to the economic hits they have taken during the coronavirus crisis.

Israelis protest against government response to coronavirus

A total of 28,637 new positive cases and 551 deaths have been reported in India in the last 24 hours, as reported by Ministry of Health. Total positive cases in the country now stand at 8,49,553 including 2,92,258 active cases, 5,34,621 cured/ discharged/ migrated and 22,674 patients who lost their lives to the novel coronavirus.

India's COVID-10 tally nears 8.5 lakh with 28,637 new cases

Australia`s Victoria state reported 273 new cases of the coronavirus and another COVID-19 death on Sunday, marking a week of triple-digit increases in infections, as state authorities battle fresh outbreaks of the pandemic.

Australia's Victoria state marks week of triple-digit coronavirus cases

With some countries battling the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus, and some still struggling with containing the the first wave, the number of coronavirus cases seem to be increasing at an alarming stage.

Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 12.3 million; death toll crosses 556,000

The United States has reported 66,528 new coronavirus cases and 760 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 3,242,073 and death toll to 134,729, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.

COVID 19: USA records more than 60,000 cases for fourth consecutive day

The US President Donald Trump has been playing a game of hide and seek with the media when it comes to wearing a face mask when he steps outdoors. Trump has rarely been spotted with a face mask in public.

Donald Trump spotted wearing a mask for the first time in public

Australia`s second most-populous state reported one of its highest daily increases in coronavirus infections on Saturday and warned the numbers would get worse before they got better as its capital city began its first weekend of a six-week lockdown.

Australia's Victoria state logs another day of high coronavirus infections

Gilead Sciences Inc said on Friday an analysis showed its antiviral remdesivir helped reduce the risk of death in severely ill COVID-19 patients, but cautioned that rigorous clinical trials were needed to confirm the benefit.

Gilead analysis shows remdesivir reduced coronavirus death risk, more studies needed

India reported highest single-day spike of 27,114 new cases and 519 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 8,20,916 including 2,83,407 active cases, 5,15,386 cured/discharged/migrated and 22,123 deaths.

India COVID-19 tally crosses 8 lakh with highest single day spike of 27,114 cases

Brazil has been facing a tough time, whether it is coronavirus-related issues or a political turmoil. Brazilian President has changed Health Ministers in the past few months.

Brazil: Bolsonaro appoints evangelical church pastor as new education minister

While the US President Donald Trump is asking schools to reopen, the number of coronavirus cases in the country seem to be increasing at an alarming rate. The United States recorded 69,000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, a record daily increase for a third day in a row, according to a Reuters tally.

COVID 19: US reports record single day spike of nearly 69,000 new cases

As the coronavirus cases in the US are increasing on an alarming rate, the US prisons too have been observing a rapid increase in the number of positive cases in their premises.

COVID 19: California prisons to release 8,000 prisoners to contain rapid spread

With a surge in number of positive coronavirus cases in the US and upcoming elections, the Trump administration is getting quite desperate to make all arrangements of not only finding a cure/vaccine, but also getting it to the citizens.

US invests heavily in a company, without a factory, to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

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