As the second wave of infections appears to be going down, India recorded 53,256 new COVID-19 cases today, the lowest in 88 days. Today is the first day that the central government, in reversing a policy shift, will administer vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18.

India sees lowest COVID-19 cases since March 24 

According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, the third possible wave of the coronavirus pandemic is unlikely to hit children more than the adult population.

Third COVID-19 wave unlikely to affect kids: WHO-AIIMS survey  

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the existence of a new COVID-19 "variant of interest" known as 'Lambda.' It was initially detected in Peru in August 2020, and it has since been reported in 29 nations around the world, mostly in Latin America, including Argentina and Chile.

Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries

Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Thursday that a panel of government-appointed experts had approved a plan to downgrade the state of emergency in seven prefectures including Tokyo, which will host the Olympics from July 23.

Experts agree to ease emergency curbs in Tokyo but warn of risks: Govt

The central government will provide more than 5.6 million vaccine doses to states and Union Territories in the next three days, the health ministry informed on Thursday.

Centre to provide over 5.6mn COVID-19 vaccine doses to states, UTs in next 3 days

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now called the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, a "variant of concern". According to the agency, there is `mounting evidence` that the Delta variant, which was first reported in India, shows increased transmissibility, potential reduction in neutralisation by some monoclonal antibody treatments under emergency authorisation and potential reduction in neutralisation from sera after vaccination in lab tests.

US CDC calls coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern'

While the people of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) welcomed the arrival of a batch of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine made by China's Sinopharm on Monday, the US Embassy faced a barrage of criticism and mockery after announcing the donation of 80 vials of vaccine to the nation of 1.

US donates 80 vials of COVID-19 vaccine to a nation of 1.4 million, trolled for online post

To a growing chorus of U.S. politicians and scientists, she is the key to whether the world will ever learn if the virus behind the devastating COVID-19 pandemic escaped from a Chinese lab.

China’s ‘bat woman,’ at the center of a pandemic storm, speaks out

The recruitment for the clinical trial of the country's first indigenously-developed COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, among children in the age group of 6-12 years will begin at the AIIMS here from Tuesday.

Recruitment for clinical trial of Covaxin in 6-12 age group to start at AIIMS from Tuesday

Many physical acts of socialisation like hugs, handshakes, and everything in between have become less pleasant for people as coronavirus restrictions are loosened.

The new normal: US offices and events introduce pandemic colour coding

The daily COVID-19 count in India remained below the one-lakh mark for the fourth consecutive day with the country reporting 91,702 fresh cases, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 4.

India adds 3,403 Covid deaths, new cases remain below 100,000 in last 24 hours

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi conveyed condolences on the lives lost in Nepal due to COVID-19 and said that Pakistan stands with Nepal in its efforts to deal with the virus.

Pakistan stands with Nepal to fight COVID-19 pandemic, says Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Singapore has found the Delta variant of the coronavirus to be the most prevalent among local cases of variants of concern (VOCs), according to health ministry data, highlighting its level of infectiousness.

COVID-19: Singapore finds delta most prevalent among coronavirus variants locally

Despite the relaxation of lockdown restrictions for the summer, a YouGov poll finds that one-third of UK citizens prefer to "stay at home" and avoid social contact.

COVID-19: One-third of British people prefer to stay indoors, reveals a new survey

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 173.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.73 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 173,538,801 and 3,734,654, respectively.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 173.5 million

Lifting restrictions too quickly might be disastrous for individuals who aren't vaccinated, WHO Director Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has stated, citing increased global transmission of COVID-19 variants of concern, including the Delta variant that was originally found in India.

Lifting curbs too soon can be disastrous for those who aren't vaccinated: WHO

According to a serosurvey conducted by the State Government, nearly 23 % of the tested samples had IgG antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 Virus, the infection that causes COVID-19.

Tamil Nadu: COVID-19 antibodies detected in 23% samples of second sero survey; third survey from July-August

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Indian scientists developing a made-in-India vaccine against COVID and boosting other measures to fight the pandemic within a year of its outbreak.

PM Narendra Modi lauds Indian scientists for developing vaccine against COVID-19

India announced on Thursday 134,154 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, while deaths from the coronavirus rose by 2,887. According to data from the health ministry, the country's total COVID-19 caseload now stands at 28.

India records 2,887 more Covid fatalities; active cases below 2 million for third straight day

Chinese authorities have registered 15 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in Guangdong province, the National Health Commission said on Thursday. Besides, there were also nine new imported cases, according to the Commission.

China reports 15 new locally transmitted Covid cases

The regional centre of southern China, Guangzhou is grappling with new coronavirus cases once again, with many restrictions that have been announced in the major city.

Fresh COVID-19 outbreak rattles China, cluster grows in Guangzhou

The coronavirus pandemic has severely affected children's rights worldwide, with young people risking a "generational catastrophe" if governments do not act, a rights group said in an annual survey Thursday.

Children risk 'generational catastrophe' from COVID-19: Watchdog

India rose to the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre and State governments patiently fought the virus, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday.

India rose to challenges posed by COVID-19, fought patiently: Amit Shah

The Indian biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals company Serum Institute of India has applied for a regulatory licence to manufacture Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, in addition to the AstraZeneca PLC and Novavax Inc vaccines it already produces.

COVID-19: Serum Institute of India seeks approval to make Russia's Sputnik V vaccine