Chinese government-linked hackers targeted biotech company Moderna Inc, a leading U.S.-based coronavirus vaccine research developer, earlier this year in a bid to steal valuable data, according to a U.

Chinese-backed hackers targeted covid-19 vaccine firm Moderna

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

Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 17.23 million; death toll crosses 670,000

US biotech firm Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response and prevented the coronavirus from replicating in the noses and lungs of monkeys, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine said Tuesday.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine worked well in monkeys: Study

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has been advised to go into isolation at his official residence Raj Bhavan in Chennai, after three more staff at the premises tested positive for Covid-19.

7-day isolation for Tamil Nadu Governor as 3 more staff test positive; total 87 cases in Raj Bhavan

Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc all over the world, infiltrating and decapitating every territory that falls in its way. Scientifically, the most annoying facet of the virus has been its unpredictability.

Majority of 'healthy' recovered coronavirus patients show heart damage months later

Stephen Cameron, 42, was working for national carrier Vietnam Airlines when he tested positive for coronavirus in March and went on to become seriously ill, spending 68 days on a ventilator.

'Wear face masks, gloves and take pandemic seriously' warns 'Sickest Man of Asia'

Spain remains a "safe" destination for tourists despite a worrying rise in coronavirus infections in some parts of the country, the government insisted on Tuesday.

Spain 'safe' for tourists despite COVID-19 cases spike, reassures government

Four US states in the South and West reported one-day records for coronavirus deaths on Tuesday and cases in Texas passed the 400,000 mark as California health officials said Latinos made up more than half of its cases.

Four US states see record COVID-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California

More than 660,000 people have died as a result of the novel coronavirus, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins University's daily statistical bulletin reported that total 16,741,049 people have been confirmed to have the new coronavirus around the world.

Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 660,000   

Under its Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million grant to India to support the government’s emergency response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

India gets $3 million booster from Asian Development Bank to ramp up combat against deadly coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has frustrated healthcare workers and scientists owing to its elusive nature, and the new information that keeps coming in as the pandemic progresses.

Coronavirus not 'seasonal', the current pandemic constitutes 'one big wave': WHO

China's COVID-19 cases in a single day have crossed the 100-mark for the first time in over three months, sparking the fear of a rebound after Beijing contained it in Wuhan where the contagion first emerged in December last year.

COVID-19: China sees over 100 cases for first time in over three months amidst fear of second wave

US-based search engine giant Google has decided that most of its 200,000 employees and contractors should work from home through next June. "To give employees the ability to plan, we are extending our global voluntary work from home option through June 30, 2021 for roles that don't need to be in the office," Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said in an email to employees.

Google extends work from home for employees till June 30, 2021

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held the first joint virtual conference with his counterparts from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal during which he mooted a four-point plan to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, boost economic recovery and resumption of the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) infrastructure projects.

China discusses 4-point plan with Pakistan, Nepal, and Afghanistan amid pandemic

While European countries are reopening their borders, the virus is on the rise in the US, India, and Latin America. According to Johns Hopkins University, there are at least 16.

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 16.3 million, death toll at 651,902

Keeping borders closed to halt the spread of COVID-19 is unsustainable, the World Health Organization said Monday, urging countries to adopt comprehensive strategies based on local knowledge of where the virus is spreading.

Keeping international borders sealed unsustainable Covid-19 strategy: WHO

Moderna's vaccine against COVID-19 could be rolled out by the end of this year, US officials said on Monday, after the drugmaker announced the start of a 30,000-subject trial to demonstrate it is safe and effective, the final hurdle prior to approval by global regulators.

Moderna's COVID vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US 

US President Donald Trump vowed to defeat the coronavirus by "unleashing American scientific genius" as he toured a COVID-19 vaccine facility in the swing state of North Carolina on Monday.

We will achieve a victory over the virus by unleashing America's scientific genius: Trump

A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said Monday. The Andean nation home to 33 million people long has had a horrific domestic violence problem.

Peru says over 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 16 million, death toll at 647,846

An Indian consular officer on Friday briefed Queen Elizabeth II about the close collaboration between the UK and India during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sanjibita Tariang, who works at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, narrated her experience of helping stranded British travellers get home during India's lockdown, according to a statment by British High commission.

Indian consular officer briefs queen Elizabeth about India-UK collaboration during Covid-19 

Australia's migration intake will drop significantly to 31,000 in 2020-21 from 232,000 in 2018-19 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, impacting thousands of Indians planning to emigrate to this country.

Coronavirus: Australia's migration intake to drop in 2020-21, Indians affected

A Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop admitted to hospital with critical coronavirus infection since July 4, died on Saturday at the Memorial Hospital São José, in Recife.

Brazilian Bishop believes covid-crisis a ‘sign from God’, dies of coronavirus

Bolivia's general election will be pushed back until October 18 as the coronavirus pandemic grips the South American nation, which could fan tensions between the interim conservative government and the socialist party of former President Evo Morales.

Bolivia election delayed to October as pandemic bites, opposition cries foul

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