The coronavirus pandemic has absorbed the focus of all health agencies and relief groups, leaving in the lurch many suffering life-threatening diseases like HIV, AIDS, and TB.

Coronavirus-induced disruption in resources may cause 1 million extra deaths due to other diseases

The total number of tests for detection of COVID-19 crossed the one-crore mark in India on Monday, an ICMR official said. A single-day jump of 24,248 COVID-19 cases took India's tally close to the 7-lakh mark on Monday, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 19,693 with 425 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry.

COVID-19 tests in India cross one-crore mark as country reports more than 20,000 cases for fourth consecutive day

The US notched over 57,800 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours. The cases are surging even as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of the virus while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available.

Four major US states witness record surge in COVID-19 cases

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After days of record spikes in new COVID-19 cases in the United States, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that it "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen."

United States records more than 53,000 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

While the coronavirus pandemic has hit almost every country in the world, the Gulf economies have been worst affected. The virus has triggered a constant free-fall in oil prices, with a lot of highly-skilled expats leaving the countries.

Left in the desert: Coronavirus cripples Gulf economies

The head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that for the past week, the number of new cases has exceeded 160,000 on every single day.

Over 160,000 Covid-19 cases reported every day in the past week: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

A new flu virus is circulating among pigs in China, while the world reels from the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists believe that it has “pandemic potential”. According to a new study, Chinese pigs are getting infected by the influenza virus more frequently, with the possibility of it transmitting to humans.

Double pandemic? Experts believe new swine flu in China could wreak havoc if left unchecked

Delhi recently witnessed a massive surge of coronavirus cases, overtaking Maharashtra. But soon after, Tamil Nadu’s caseload took over the national capital territory’s.

Coronavirus: Delhi is now discharging more patients than it is admitting

Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.

Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19: UN study

Neighbours Spain and Portugal reopened their border on Wednesday to all travellers after a three-month closure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, bringing relief to local business owners who have struggled to make ends meet without tourism.

Businesses breathe sigh of relief as Spain, Portugal open border to tourism

The outlook for the global labour market in the second half of 2020 is "highly uncertain" and the forecast recovery will not be enough for employment to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, the International Labour Organization said on Tuesday.

No return to pre-pandemic job levels in 2020: ILO

Thai schools reopened on Wednesday for the first time since mid-March, with precautions in place to guard against the coronavirus, ranging from temperature checks to installing makeshift cubicles for social distancing in classrooms.

Schools reopen across Thailand with temperature checks, masks

The European Union released its initial “safe list” as it prepares to reopen its borders for non-essential travel from Wednesday. The 27-member organisation, however, sidelined United States from its pilot list, citing safety concerns related to COVID-19.

EU releases pilot 'safe list' for non-essential travel, no US citizens allowed

The World Health Organization (WHO) will soon send a team of experts to China to understand and analyse the origin of COVID-19, which has now infected over 10 million people worldwide.

‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin

A new flu virus which has emerged among pigs in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic, while the world still reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected over 10 million people worldwide.

As China warns of another pandemic from pigs, WHO insists to 'not let our guard down'

California and Texas both marked record spikes in new COVID-19 infections on Monday, a Reuters tally showed, as Los Angeles reported an "alarming" one-day surge in America's second-largest city that put it over 100,000 cases.

US: California, Texas see record COVID-19 surges, Arizona clamps down

Hong Kong's retail sales in May slumped 32.8% from a year earlier, falling for the 16th consecutive month as the virus pandemic slammed the brakes on tourism and spending in the city.

Hong Kong May retail sales tumble as spending, tourism evaporate

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday released Unlock-2 guidelines which will be in force till July 31. "Lockdown shall continue to remain in force in containment zones till July 31.

Schools, colleges, cinemas to remain shut till July 31: Centre issues guidelines for Unlock 2.0 

As countries report fresh cases of coronavirus, and lockdown are being reinforced in many parts of the world, the World Health Organization chief has given another warning.

'Pandemic is speeding up', warns WHO chief as reinfections surface globally

Pharma major ``Bharat Biotech'' has announced development of COVAXIN™, India’s 1st vaccine candidate for COVID-19, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Virology (NIV).

Bharat Biotech announces DGCI's approval for its "COVAXIN" COVID-19 vaccine for Phase I & II human clinical trials

The European Union is in the process of finalising the bifurcation of coronavirus recovery funds to be divided among member states. The funds allocated to one country have stirred a debate.

EU members displeased over uneven distribution of coronavirus recovery funds

Rodents across the world are facing food shortages due to their interdependence on human beings. As people cut down on how often they venture outside, the amount of potential food and leftovers for rodents to eat has also taken a hit.

Global lockdowns may have birthed hungrier and angrier cannibal rats!

A new poll has revealed that only six per cent of the British public wants the revitalisation of the economy as it existed before coronavirus wreaked havoc across the globe and decapitated the economy.

'Build Back Better': Poll reveals only 6% British public wants a pre-COVID style economy

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