Nepal's devastating COVID-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day coronavirus related deaths with 225 fatalities and 9,483 new cases in the last 24 hours.

Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid arrives from China

Amid the current coronavirus crisis across the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has said universities must take care of the on-ground situation before deciding on holding online examinations.

Varsities must ensure safety before holding online exams: UGC

Colombia`s three largest cities are bracing for an extended third peak in coronavirus cases and over-stretched intensive care units after nearly two weeks of anti-government protests, local authorities said.

Colombian cities brace for more COVID infections after protests

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday informed that cumulatively 9200 oxygen concentrators, 5243 oxygen cylinders and 19 oxygen generation plants have been dispatched across States and UTs for COVID management.

Covid Relief Aid: 9,200 oxygen concentrators,19 oxygen generation plants dispatched to states, UTs

The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) on Tuesday emphasized that the Centre and States need to put their acts together in order to meet the response by setting up universally functional COVID-19 dashboards for real-time information in the public domain on the availability of hospital beds, oxygen, critical care medicines and devices.

Centre, States should expeditious implement second wave of  Covid-19 Advisory: NHRC

The Health Ministry has urged states to ensure all beneficiaries who have taken the first dose of COVID-19 are prioritised for the second dose. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and Dr R S Sharma, Member, National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration of COVID-19 reviewed the status of vaccination with health secretaries and National Health Mission MDs of states and UTs through a video conference today.

Health Ministry calls upon states to prioritize second dose of COVID-19

A man in the United States was arrested on Friday after federal authorities say he fraudulently obtained millions of dollars in coronavirus relief to buy luxurious cars, take lavish vacations and cover personal expenses.

US man buys Ferrari, Lamborghini using $5 million COVID-19 aid

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Experts have been warning of long-term complications that the coronavirus can cause. According to a study by the University of Rome Tor Vergata, COVID-19 increases the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) by nearly six times.

Risk for erectile dysfunction six-fold higher in men with COVID-19

Individuals who receive a single dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine have approximately 80% lower risk of death with COVID-19 compared with unvaccinated people, according to a new Public Health England (PHE) analysis.

One AstraZeneca Covid vaccine dose cuts death risk by 80%, 2 Pfizer doses by 97%: UK agency

Legendary conversationist and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough has warned the world of challenges far more severe than COVID-19, in the next five to 10 years. “The epidemic has shown us how crucial it is to find agreement among nations if we are to solve such worldwide problems.

World will soon see challenges more severe than COVID-19: David Attenborough

Dr David Nabarro, special envoy on COVID-19 for the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that he would urge people to maintain social distancing and keep using face masks.

COVID-19: Can't keep on mothballing ourselves, says WHO official

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to impose ‘corona curfew’ in the state from May 7 till midnight of May 16 to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission.

COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh: FIR for hiding COVID-infection, fine for not wearing mask

Russia has registered Sputnik Light, the single-dose vaccine against COVID-19, which has an efficacy of 79.4 per cent, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said.

COVID-19: Russia okays single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine, has 79.4% efficacy

At least 11 patients died at the Government Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital here on Tuesday night. An inquiry has been ordered into the cause of death. Though it is alleged that the patients died due to oxygen shortage, senior officials said it is not the case as the hospital has sufficient stock.

11 patients die at government hospital in Chennai, probe ordered

Twelve Republican lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to not support a proposal by India and South Africa to the World Trade Organisation to temporary waive some Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19: 12 Republican lawmakers urge Biden admin to not support India's proposal at WTO

Amid the devastating COVID-19 crisis in the country, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has transported as many as 180 empty cryogenic oxygen containers and other relief material like oxygen cylinders, oxygen plant equipment, essential medicines and hospital equipment.

COVID-19 crisis: Over 180 cryogenic oxygen containers transported by Indian Air Force

Several families in the US find themselves separated from their loved ones more than 13,000 kms away across two continents as the Biden administration’s ban on travellers from India in view of the unprecedented second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country has come into effect.

Many Indian-American families separated due to US ban on travellers from India

Preparing for a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic which is expected to hit kids, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra government are gearing up by setting up Pediatric Covid Care Wards in the city and elsewhere, officials said here on Tuesday.

Covid in India: 3rd wave may hit kids, Mumbai prepares pediatric wards

India on Tuesday reported 3,57,229 new case, taking the overall case count past the 2 crore mark to 2,02,82,833. Further, with 3,449 fresh fatalities, the national covid death toll rose to 2,22,408, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

COVID-19 in India: 10 states account for 71% of total cases

The worldwide coronavirus caseload has topped 152.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.19 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France, the University`s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 152,475,547 and 3,198,397, respectively.

Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; caseload tops 152.4 million

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal on Sunday asked concerned departments and agencies to submit an action plan concerning the availability of hospital beds, medicines, medical oxygen as well as increasing the capacity of crematoriums and graveyards amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.

COVID-19: Delhi Lt Governor seeks action plan to address shortage of hospital beds, oxygen

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, the Punjab government on Sunday issued that no one will be allowed to enter the state without a negative COVID-19 test result or a vaccine certificate.

No entry in Punjab without negative COVID-19 test or vaccination certificate

The Communist Party of China (CPC) mocked India over the deadly coronavirus, which began in Wuhan last year, wreaking havoc in the country. An account on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, which was linked to the Chinese Communist Party, posted a now-deleted photo over the weekend of China launching a rocket, alongside an image of bodies being cremated in India.

China mocks India’s COVID-19 crisis, deletes post after backlash

Demand for private jets has boomed as Indians who could afford them scrambled to escape a Covid surge after the UAE banned travel from India for 10 days starting from April 24 due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country.

Private jets in demand: Indians flee the country, fly to UAE to escape Covid surge