Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that maximum COVID-19 tests per day per million population are being conducted in the national capital when compared to the rest of the world.

Delhi conducting maximum COVID-19 tests per day per million on earth: CM Kejriwal

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

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

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

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'

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on Thursday said it would start human trials of the potential coronavirus vaccine it is developing with British peer GSK, following promising preliminary tests.

Sanofi, GSK to start clinical tests of virus vaccine

The Government of Malaysia will block Indians from entering the country starting Monday due to the high rate of increase in COVID-19 positive cases in India. Also read | COVID-19: Cases cross 3.

Malaysia bans Indians from entering the country due to growing number of COVID-19 infections

French pharma giant Sanofi said Tuesday that international Phase 3 clinical tests of its Kevzara drug for serious Covid-19 cases had proved inconclusive and it was halting the trial.

Sanofi halts trial of Covid-19 drug after tests

Bangladesh`s Beximco Pharmaceuticals is investing in the Serum Institute of India (SII) to ensure Dhaka gets priority access to COVID-19 vaccines being developed by the Indian drug manufacturer, the company said on Friday.

Bangladesh's Beximco signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with India's Serum Institute

A study conducted by researchers of the United Kingdom has rvealed that chemicals present in insect spray can kill the novel coronavirus. The preliminary study has been conducted by scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL).

Chemical present in insect spray can kill coronavirus: Study

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not harbor "deep state" elements, the agency's head told Reuters on Monday, rejecting criticism from President Donald Trump that staff there were trying to delay a coronavirus vaccine.

FDA commissioner disputes Trump, says no 'deep state' thwarting vaccine

A top official from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said he will resign if the Trum administration meddles in the affairs of the FDA and approes a vaccine before it is proved to be safe and effectivw for the general public.

Top FDA scientist says will resign if Trump administration meddles

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has tested positive for coronavirus, Russian Prime Minister announced in a government meeting on Tuesday. The news broke out hours before Novak was to participate in a video conference by the ministerial monitoring committee of OPEC and its allies.

Russian Energy Minister tests positive for coronavirus hours before OPEC meeting

"Welcome home Bhaiyu", wrote legendary star Amitabh Bachchan after son-actor Abhishek Bachchan was discharged from Mumbai`s Nanavati hospital, after testing negative for COVID-19 on Saturday.

Big B welcomes home 'bhaiyu' Abhishek Bachchan post his COVID-19 recovery

Alyssa Milano recently opened about her experience with COVID-19 in a long Instagram post. The post had a picture of her wearing an oxygen mask. The 47-year-old actress had tested positive for coronavirus antibodies after being tested negative for three consecutive times.

Alyssa Milano tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, thought she was dying

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease official, has raised concerns about COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed by China and Russia. Recently, during a Congressional hearing, Fauci hinted that it would be unlikely for the US to use Russian or Chinese vaccines if they arrive first.

Fauci concerned about proper testing for COVID-19 vaccines by Russia and China

As Bangladesh reopened its economy amid an increase in the coronavirus cases, the Bangladesh government has now approved the third-phase trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine.

Bangladesh allows stage III trial of China's COVID-19 vaccine

Britain, the United States and Canada on Thursday risked worsening fraught diplomatic ties with Russia by accusing Moscow-linked hackers of targeting labs in their countries conducting coronavirus vaccine research.

UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of vaccine research hacking

Russia`s Gamaleya Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology has reportedly successfully produced a coronavirus vaccine which, it claims, is more advanced than its Western counterparts.

Russia ready to share COVID-19 vaccine technology with other countries

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

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

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission to use the anti-viral drug favipiravir for COVID-19 patients. However, the drugis only for "restricted emergency use" in mild to moderate cases of COVID-19, according to official sources.

COVID 19: Anti-viral drug Favipiravir gets DCGI nod for 'restricted emergency use'

China has started human trials of its sixth experimental COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is being tested with the help of the UK's GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the US' Dynavax.

COVID 19: Human trials for potential vaccine begins; initial results expected in August

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc on Thursday said it has begun human testing of its experimental antibody cocktail as a treatment for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Regeneron begins human testing of COVID-19 antibody cocktail