New Zealand's former Prime Minister Helen Clark has been appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to lead a review of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flat-footed response will bring back crisis: former New Zealand PM Helen Clark

Interim President of Bolivia, Jeanine Anez Chavez, on Thursday (local time) said she has tested positive for COVID-19. "The COVID-19 test turned out to be positive.

Bolivia's president says she has tested positive for the coronavirus

Japanese host and hostess clubs must act quickly to ensure they abide by rules to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after nightlife districts became new hot spots in a resurgence of infections, the economy minister said on Friday.

Japan nightclub 'hotspots' must follow coronavirus rules to stop spread: government

With an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases despite a second lockdown, the Kazakh President is now getting frustrated with his cabinet. On Saturday, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said he may sack his whole cabinet if the second lockdown fails to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Stop the spread or go home: Kazakh president threatens the entire cabinet

With a sudden increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the city, Hong Kong officials have asked the schools to suspend school and shift to online classes. As the city reported 42 new cases on Thursday, the Hong Kong Education Bureau on Friday announced that all schools should be closed from Monday, and the classes should be shifted back to online teaching.

Hong Kong to close schools amid rise in COVID-19 cases

The coronavirus death toll in Pakistan crossed the 5,000-mark on Friday with 75 new fatalities, the health ministry said. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, another 2,751 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the national tally to 243,599.

Coronavirus death toll in Pakistan crosses 5,000-mark

No more hugs as schools all over the world reopen in 'new normal'

The country`s top drug regulator has directed all drug controller in the States and Union Territories to keep strict vigil to prevent the black marketing and sale of the anti-drug Remdesivir injection above the minimum retail price (MRP).

UTs, States told to be vigilant to stop black marketing of Remdesivir

The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis.

US to withdraw visas for foreign students whose classes move online

What was once the world's most feared disease is back again because of china. From COVID-19, to Swine flu and now the Bubonic plague. The Chinese city of Bayannur in inner Mongolia is the epicentre of what may be another epidemic.

Bubonic plague: Yet another plague originating from China

In yet another grim development, the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Mumbai has now surpassed that of China where the virus first originated in late 2019, according to the official data here on Tuesday.

Now, Mumbai overtakes China in COVID-19 deaths and cases

Israel has decided to reimpose restrictions and partial lockdown in the country after the number of positive coronavirus saw a surge in the past few weeks. The Israeli government has announced an immediate temporary closure of bars, night clubs, gyms and event halls and all other cultural events.

Israel reimposes restrictions amid rising coronavirus cases

Spain conducted a nationwide study on the spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers have now revealed that the according to their study, 5.2 per cent of the Spanish population is already infected by the coronavirus.

More than 5% Spanish population exposed to COVID-19; immunity is short lived: study

If you are suffering from severe diarrhoea, it may not be just a bad stomach. Doctors in India have added few more symptoms of coronavirus, that were being ignored as upset stomach or food poisoning.

COVID 19: Headache, vomiting and more added to list of symptoms in India

India crossed Russia's COVID-19 tally on Sunday evening as it recorded more than 6.9 lakh cases, as per the data released by state governments. Combining the data from Indian state governments and America's Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Russia has registered around 6.

India COVID-19 tally surpasses Russia; third worst-affected country now

Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.

Top 10 world news today: Columbus statue toppled in US, Japan's floods and more

A man known for being photographed in one of the pictures from the 9/11 World Trade Centre attack lost his life to the novel coronavirus, his family informed the local media.

US: Man in famous 9/11 attacks photograph dies from coronavirus

Chennai has been the epicentre of coronavirus in the souther state of Tamil Nadu. The city has been seeing a dangerous surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases.

COVID 19: Chennai set to ease lockdown amid rising cases

After being able to contain the spread of coronavirus to a certain satisfactory limit, Ireland has decided to delay easing of the travel restrictions until July 20.

COVID 19: Ireland delays lifting travelling ban to make quarantine arrangements

Donald Trump has been vocal about his thoughts on the topic of China allegedly spreading the novel coronavirus to the whole world. He has said it in various rallies, campaigns, press conferences and even on his favourite platform -- Twitter.

Secrecy, deception and cover-up: Trump blames China yet again for COVID-19

As the UK reopened its pubs on Saturday after March, the Boris Johnson government was earlier worried if the people would maintain social distance and wear masks.

COVID 19: UK to invest 10 million in a new study; Health Minister thanks locals

Bangladesh has reported 3, 288 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the country to 1,59,679, while nearly 2,000 people have succumbed to the novel coronavirus, a senior health official said on Saturday.

Bangladesh records 3,288 new COVID-19 cases, death toll nears 2,000

Mexican officials will install health checkpoints at various entry points along its northern border this weekend, as both Mexican and U.S. officials fear a surge of crossings for the July 4 holiday could spread the coronavirus.

Mexico steps up border checks to keep coronavirus at bay over July 4 holiday

Australia's second most populous state, Victoria, has recorded its biggest jump in number of positive coronavirus cases since late March. The city reported 108 new cases on Saturday, whereas there were 66 cases reported on Friday and and more than 70 new cases in each of the previous four days.

COVID 19: Australia's Victoria reports highest jump since March with 108 cases

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