The United States has reached a grim milestone of 4 million coronavirus cases, according to the latest update by the Johns Hopkins University. According to the data, the US has till now reported 4,021,053 COVID-19 cases and 143,967 deaths.

Coronavirus in US: 76,570 cases and 1,225 deaths reported in last 24 hours, total count surpasses 4 million

Pakistan reported 1,209 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the nation-wide tally of infections to 270,400. In the last 24 hours, 54 virus-related deaths have been reported, the Ministry of National Health Services said.

Pakistan's COVID-19 tally crosses 2, 70,000 with 1,209 fresh cases

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.

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 15 million, death toll at 620,257

In its most recent update, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Government of India placed the total number of cases at 1192915 and the death toll at 28732.

India becomes 7th-worst-hit by death toll, overtakes Spain

India on Thursday added 45,720 new coronavirus cases and 1,129 deaths, its highest so far. The country's tally is now over 12 lakh. The death toll from the virus nears 30,000.

Highest spike of 45,720 new cases, 1,129 deaths take India's tally past 12 lakh mark

US President Donald Trump said his administration is willing to work with anybody, including China, if they are the first to produce a successful COVID-19 vaccine.

US ready to work with China if first to produce successful COVID-19 vaccine, says Trump

The United States continues to be the hardest-hit country by COVID-19, lodging in 1,000 deaths in the last 24 hours. It also has the world’s highest number of infections and deaths - more than 142,000 people have died of the virus in the country.

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The United States reported more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time since June 10 the nation has surpassed that grim milestone, as California closed in on passing New York in total infections.

US records 1,000 deaths in one day from COVID-19, California passes 400,000 cases

There is a lot about coronavirus that scientists still don't know. Every month, new information about the virus keeps coming in, making it a frustrating scientific pursuit.

Research indicates airborne coronavirus remains actively infectious beyond 2 metres

Residents of Australia's second most populous city Melbourne must wear masks when leaving home from Wednesday, as tougher border restrictions were put in place with neighbouring New South Wales state to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Melbourne residents ordered to wear masks as Australia coronavirus cases rise

The United States is leading the world in terms of COVID-19 testing and India is at second position, President Donald Trump said while giving an update on his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

India second in world with most coronavirus tests after US, says Donald Trump

Mexico on Tuesday passed 40,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus pandemic as the country, which has the fourth-highest COVID-19 death toll in the world, struggles to contain the disease.

Mexico's coronavirus death toll passes 40,000

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged "the entire world" Tuesday to stand up to China but denied forcing Britain's hand in its decision to ban the communist superpower's private telecoms giant Huawei.

'China exploiting Covid situation to further its own interest': Mike Pompeo

The initial epicentre of COVID-19, Wuhan in China welcomed its first group of tourists since the lockdown ended over 100 days ago. Situated in the Hubei province, the first tour in the city known for its culture opened up.

Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered to impose complete lockdown in all red districts of Kashmir division from the evening after a continuous spike in the number of CoronaVirus positive cases.

J&K: Administration orders complete lockdown in red zones after spike in COVID cases

As the coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of abating globally, different countries are trying out various ways to identify and contain the virus and its carriers.

Do temperature checks achieve anything in limiting the transmission of COVID-19?

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said that political leaders around the world should try to make the coronavirus vaccines available to everyone “for the public good”.

COVID-19 vaccines should be made public for global good: WHO director-general

A total of 14,845,241 people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19, while more than 8,898,749 have recovered and 612,830 have died so far, according to the available data.

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 14.8 million, death toll at 612,830

With 37,148 new cases being reported in last 24 hours, the total number of coronaivrus cases in India has reached 11, 55,191. And the country's Covid-19 death toll has reached 28084.

37,148 new cases and 587 deaths in last 24 hours take India's tally past 11.5 lakh mark, death toll reaches 28084

An aerosol-based treatment could drastically reduce the number of new coronavirus patients dying from the disease or requiring intensive care, according to preliminary results released Monday by a British biotech firm.

‘Breakthrough’ treatment slashes death risk among Covid-19 patients: Study

Sweden's health agency said on Monday it was changing its COVID-19 contact-tracing guidelines so that tracing is done to a larger extent by the individuals infected.

Sweden says people infected with COVID-19 should do contact tracing themselves

Advisers to President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats were set to discuss the next steps in responding to the coronavirus crisis on Tuesday, with congressional Republicans saying they were working on a $1 trillion relief bill.

US congressional Democrats, White House to meet on coronavirus aid

California reported a record increase of more than 11,800 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to a Reuters tally of county data, as the Trump administration pushes for schools to reopen to help businesses return to normal.

California reports nearly 12,000 COVID cases, biggest increase since pandemic started

A Florida teachers union sued the state on Monday in an effort to halt next month's planned restart of classroom instruction, which it says poses an "imminent threat to the public health, safety and welfare" of its members, students and parents.

Teachers union sues to halt Florida classroom restart during pandemic

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