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

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

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

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

China threatened Tuesday to retaliate against new US restrictions on Chinese state media, escalating tensions between the two superpowers as they crack down on each other's news outlets.

China threatens retaliation for US curbs on 'propaganda' outlets

French schools opened their doors to greet pupils on Monday for what the government says is two weeks of obligatory lessons before the summer break, although many parents may yet defy the decision and keep their children at home.

French pupils return for 'obligatory' school after virus closure

The Indian capital territory of Delhi has come up with a new solution to deal with the ongoing influx of COVID-19 cases. Delhi, officially a Union Territory, has been one of the hardest regions in the country.

Indian capital Delhi to convert luxury hotels into care centres for 'mild' coronavirus patients

Maharashtra has put on hold three initial investment proposals from Chinese companies worth 50 billion rupees ($658 million), a state minister said on Monday, after a deadly border clash between the two nuclear-armed nations last week.

Maharashtra puts three Chinese investment proposals on hold after deadly border clash

The novel coronavirus pandemic is still accelerating and its effects will be felt for decades, the World Health Organization's director-general told an online conference on Monday.

We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world: WHO chief

Europeans are enjoying the gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, but in hospitals they are already preparing for the next wave of infections. Some intensive care specialists are trying to hire more permanent staff.

Fearing second COVID-19 wave, Europe aims to train 'army' of medics

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