Soon Maharashtra would begin trials for the world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy, to treat critical patients of Covid-19. A step in this direction was taken today when state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated Project PLATINA, a mega convalescent plasma therapy trial and project.

Maharashtra to conduct world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy trial

Qatar aims to further ease coronavirus curbs from July 1, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches and parks, as infections have passed their peak and the rate was subsiding, authorities said.

Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak

Torrential rain is set to hit China's eastern coastal regions this week after overwhelming large parts of the southwest, inundating villages and tourist spots and displacing more than 700,000 people, state weather forecasters said on Monday.

More Chinese regions brace for floods as storms shift east

The COVID-19 pandemic is a complex worldwide emergency without contemporary precedent. In every nation around the globe, the pandemic reaction is taking up the bulk of resources, expertise, time and effort.

Double crisis: Natural disasters don't stop for coronavirus

Facing ruin after orders from Western brands collapsed amid the coronavirus pandemic, many Bangladeshi garment factories have been given a lifeline by orders to make protective masks, gloves and gowns for export.

Garment factories in Bangladesh turn COVID-19 virus gloom into boom

Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap have been invited as the ambassadors for this year's Toronto International Film festival. The two are part of 50 other celebrities who have been invited for a toned-down version of TIFF 2020.

Toronto Film Festival: Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap, Nicole Kidman among ambassadors for a downsized edition

The new coronavirus pandemic could hit drug markets just as the 2008 economic crisis did, exacerbating the risks for users, the UN drugs and crime agency warned Thursday.

Pandemic could hit drug markets as in 2008 crisis: United Nations

Africa's first human trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine began in South Africa on Wednesday, June 24. Spearheaded by the Oxford University, in partnership with the local University of the Witwatersrand, it consists of 2,000 volunteers falling in the age bracket of 18-65.

South Africa begins continent's pilot coronavirus vaccine trial

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, once at the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, announced on Wednesday that visitors from states with high infection rates must self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival.

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut to quarantine visitors from coronavirus hot-spot states

A second coronavirus wave is a real risk for the United Kingdom and local flare-ups are likely, major health bodies said on Wednesday, in one of the strongest warnings yet to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he eases lockdown to help the economy.

Beware second wave of coronavirus, medics warn Britain

Taiwan recently announced plans to ease border restrictions for people coming from Hong Kong on humanitarian grounds. On Wednesday, June 24, the government announced plans to set-up a dedicated office wing for people seeking to escape Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city sandwiched in China.

Taiwan to let Hong Kongers in on 'humanitarian' grounds beginning July 1 - the same day HK was returned to China

The approval rating of United States President Donald Trump over his handling of coronavirus recently dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, given the resurgence of virus across major American cities.

Poll shows record-lowest ratings for Trump's coronavirus response, Americans want Bolton to testify

At least one German state banned compatriots from two districts that entered a new lockdown due to a coronavirus outbreak, and Austria issued a travel warning, causing anger tinged with resignation among locals.

Not welcome! German state bans compatriots from virus-hit town

The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Tokyo climbed to 55 on Wednesday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, the highest tally in 1-1/2 months after a cluster of infections was found at an unnamed office in the Japanese capital.

Office cluster pushes Tokyo coronavirus cases to 1.5-month high - governor says

Chinese tech giant Tencent is creating a "smart city" that utilises technology to put people and the environment first, a model that could be applied to other urban developments after the coronavirus, the project's architect said on Wednesday.

Tencent's 'smart city' seen as model for post-coronavirus China

New Delhi on Tuesday witnessed the highest single-day spike in novel coronavirus cases ever, taking the Covid-19 count in the national capital over 66,000. A total of 3,947 fresh coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of positive patients in the national capital surged to 66,602, according to concerned authorities.

3,947 new Covid-19 cases in Delhi; tally over 66,000

Indian drugmaker Cipla Ltd will price its generic version of Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for use in COVID-19 patients at less than 5,000 rupees ($66), the company said.

Cipla to price remdesivir version for COVID-19 under Rupees 5,000

Confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 9.2 million globally, with over 475,000 fatalities and more than 4.9 million recoveries, according to the latest tally. Worldwide, at least 9,225,413 people have been confirmed to have the coronavirus infection, 4,970,253 have recovered, and 475,066 people have died, according to Worldometer data.

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 9.2 million, death toll at 475,066

With Bengaluru reporting an increasing number of COVID-19 cases, Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday said the government might have to impose a lockdown in the city, after consulting experts, if the situation continues.

Govt may have to impose lockdown in Bengaluru if COVID cases increase: Health Minister

Starting July 4, the United Kingdom will revoke its mandatory two-metre social distancing rule which was put in place to ensure industries could restart work while maintaining social distancing among people.

UK to denounce two-metre distancing rule starting July; pubs and restaurants to resume service

Iran on Tuesday reported 121 new coronavirus deaths, its highest daily toll in over two months, as it battles to contain the Middle East's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak.

Iran reports highest virus deaths since April

Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo's southeastern mining heartland are boosting efforts to tackle child labour amid concerns that the coronavirus pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said.

Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines as virus threatens spike

When Thai travel consultancy Local Alike saw its revenue drop to zero due to the coronavirus outbreak, it started selling products from villages through social media.

Thailand's tourism social enterprises help locals hit by coronavirus

As China’s capital city Beijing continues to report new cases of coronavirus, the city is set to enter a “fast track” testing mode. The virus had reemerged in the city two weeks ago from a local food market.

Beijing to enter 'fast track' mode to contain coronavirus

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