Japan should focus on back-stopping struggling businesses rather than trying to spark overall demand in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, its economy minister said, suggesting the central bank should avoid pushing interest rates deeper into negative territory.

Japan's economy minister warns against deepening negative rates

Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,006,436 people have had the virus, while 402,699 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago.

Coronavirus: 7 million cases globally, Brazil and India continue to report daily surge

New Zealand no longer has any active cases of COVID-19. Owing to this, all restrictions in the country may be lifted soon. This marks the first time since February 28 that the country is virtually "infection-free" and has reported zero cases, a streak NZ had been following over the last 17 days with no new cases has been recorded.

New Zealand's last active patient of coronavirus recovers, country now has zero cases

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has declared the coronavirus pandemic "under control" after the island nation registered an eighth straight day without a death from COVID-19.

Cuba declares coronavirus pandemic 'under control'

Chile on Sunday reported 653 deaths from COVID-19, bringing its overall toll to 2,290, authorities said. Health Minister Jaime Manalich said some miscounting pointed out by the WHO in March and April was corrected, in addition to 96 new deaths.

Chile tops 2,000 dead from COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic killed 691 people in the United States over the past 24 hours, the lowest number in a week, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed on Sunday.

US adds almost 700 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

The Chief Minister of Delhi, India has begun self-isolating at home after exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief has fever and also claims to have a sore throat, two of the key symptoms of coronavirus.

Delhi CM Kejriwal quarantines himself after exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19

The last three coronavirus patients in Wuhan, the first epicentre of the COVID-19, have been discharged and the central Chinese city has recorded zero cases of the virus after mass testing of about 10 million people, state-media reported on Friday.

China's Wuhan city discharges last three COVID-19 patients from hospital

The anti-China sentiment is growing stronger in the midst of coronavirus pandemic. The impact of this sentiment is now evident in technology too. Recently, a new smartphone application called “Remove China Apps” surfaced on the Google Play Store.

'Remove China Apps': Tool to delete Chinese apps from phone goes viral in India

A new report has exposed China’s criminal negligence in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic which has killed 3,77,404 people globally with over 6 million infections.

Report reveals collective negligence by China and WHO in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic

Wuhan's 11-week coronavirus lockdown was finally fully lifted in April as new infections abated, reawakening the city, but live shows remain banned. The birthplace of the novel coronavirus - Wuhan - is also regarded as China's punk capital.

Coronavirus crisis: Wuhan, China's punk capital loses its voice

The coronavirus pandemic further hit Germany's labour market in May as companies continued to slash thousands of jobs and put millions of employees on reduced working hours, data showed on Wednesday.

Coronavirus pushes up German unemployment, short-time work

Residents and business owners in cities across the United States swept up broken glass, took stock of looted goods and surveyed the damage on Monday after a sixth straight night of violent protests over racial inequities and excessive police force.

Tensions rise in US as fires burn near White House amid riots

Parties in German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition wrestled on Tuesday over final details of a huge stimulus package to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including whether cash incentives to buy new cars should exclude combustion engines.

German coalition parties put off decision on coronavirus stimulus package

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against increasing usage of antibiotics against coronavirus. The organisation further added that its usage will lead to more deaths during and after the pandemic the ends.

WHO warns against overusing antibiotics amid pandemic, says it will lead to more deaths

Suspected and confirmed cases of deaths from the coronavirus outbreak in Britain have risen to 48,000, according to official data published Tuesday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures tallied all fatalities in which COVID-19 was suspected or mentioned on death certificates up to May 22.

UK says virus-related deaths rise to 48,000

The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus outbreak first emerged, found no new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, and 300 asymptomatic cases in city-wide testing that began in mid-May, officials said on Tuesday.

China's Wuhan finds no new COVID-19 cases in city-wide testing

The World Health Organization (WHO) should have enough information in 24 hours to decide whether to continue suspending its trial of hydroxychloroquine for use against coronavirus, its chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said on Monday.

WHO will decide on its hydroxychloroquine trial suspension in 24 hours

The United States is currently witnessing nationwide protests against the murder of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis on suspected usage on a counterfeit currency note.

Leaders in US fear new coronavirus infections as people defy social distancing norms to protest

Momentum is building behind Thailand's push to create its own coronavirus vaccine, with more manpower and resources dedicated to the effort amid hopes it could boost medical tourism.

Thailand races to create COVID vaccine, eyes possible medical tourism boost

A fish processing vessel owned by American Seafoods now account for 86 cases of coronavirus. In a statement released on Sunday, the company announced that crew members onboard one of their vessels, “American Dynasty” were tested for the deadly respiratory disease recently.

American seafood company's vessel spawns a coronavirus cluster with 86 new cases

Flights and car travel resumed between Turkey's big cities on Monday while cafes, restaurants and Istanbul's Grand Bazaar reopened in the country's biggest step to ease restrictions taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

Grand Bazaar, cafes open and flights resume as Turkey eases up

Russia is set to using the first approved drug in the country meant to treat COVID-19 patients. Starting next week, “a game changer” drug will be administered on people, Reuters reported.

Russia to start administering 'game changer' drug to treat coronavirus patients

In an effort to revive the coronavirus-hit tourism industry, Japan has proposed 'Go To' travel campaign under which the government will pay a portion of the domestic travel bill of the citizens.

To revive tourism, Japan plans to subsidise a portion of domestic travel expenses

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