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Covid-19 Factoid: Maharashtra remains most affected, Bengal reports surge

Europe is worst affected among world regions and Oceania the least in terms of coronavirus cases.

Factbox: Global coronavirus fundraising meeting raises $6.9 billion

The money will be used for Covid-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, and also to support the world's poorest and most marginalised communities

ICMR has supplied Delhi labs material for 470,000 RT-PCR tests so far

The government on Saturday said ICMR had supplied diagnostic material for carrying out 470,000 RT-PCR tests to the 12 functional labs in Delhi

Delhi Covid-19 hospitals to have CCTV in all wards, permit just 1 attendant

Covid-19 dedicated hospitals in Delhi have been directed to immediately install CCTV cameras in all wards to enhance patients' care, according to an official order

Covid-19: Delhi will have more containment zones after re-mapping

After a re-mapping of containment zones is to be done in Delhi, as authorities have decided to divide them into micro clusters for better surveillance and contact-tracing

Covid-19 Factoid: India has the highest number of active cases in Asia

Since June 12, Maharashtra's daily new cases have been below 3,000 just twice

Coronavirus daily update: With 190 fresh cases, Bihar tally rises to 8,678

Bihar registered 190 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the Covid-19 count in the state to 8,678, health department officials said

Covid-19: CSIR-CSIO develops protective eyewear for healthcare workers

The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation has developed a technology for precision manufacturing of safety goggles for professionals treating high-viral-load coronavirus patients

Global push to develop Covid-19 vaccine requires a big budget, say experts

Experts behind a global push to develop and roll out a vaccine and other treatment for the coronavirus say their ambitions require a big budget

Covid-19 cases high in Delhi but situation is under control: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that number of Covid-19 cases in the national capital is high but the situation is under control and there is no need to worry.

ITBP chief visits newly-created coronavirus care facility in Delhi

Indo-Tibetan Border Police chief S S Deswal on Friday visited the newly created COVID-19 care facility here with over 10,000 beds and reviewed its preparedness, officials said.

Union Home Secretary reviews implementation of Shah's decisions on Covid-19

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla reviewed the implementation of various decisions on Covid-19 in Delhi which were taken at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Link between Covid-19, brain damage and stroke

Bain Capital buys Virgin Australia, Bain Capital buys Virgin Australia, Indonesia expands budget and other global news about the pandemic

India coronavirus dispatch: Poor spending heightens vulnerability to crisis

Mizoram enforces Lockdown 7.0, Hyderabad suspends Covid testing, and stroke, depression, anxi-ety in Covid patients - a roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

HC declines plea for Covid-19 testing in all court premises for lawyers

Delhi HC declined to entertain a PIL seeking direction to Delhi govt to take steps for providing testing for advocates, judicial officers, court staff and their family members in all court premises

World Coronavirus Dispatch: LatAm deaths may hit 388,000 by Oct, says study

UK's Royal Mail to axe 2,000 jobs, Saudi may see a U-shaped recovery, Germany's infection rate slowest in three months and other pandemic related news across the globe

Scientists identify six potential drug targets for Covid-19

By profiling the immune response to novel coronavirus in critically ill patients, scientists have identified a unique pattern of six molecules that could be used as therapeutic targets for Covid-19

New study looks at post-Covid-19 emerging disease among children

In recent weeks, a multisystem hyperinflammatory condition has emerged in children in association with prior exposure or infection to SARS-CoV-2

Covid-19 Factoid: Delhi surpasses Mumbai in total coronavirus cases

Among states and UTs, Delhi now has the second-highest count of confirmed cases in the country. It has gone past Tamil Nadu

India coronavirus dispatch: Can one spread virus if one isn't symptomic?

Thane, Navi Mumbai wrestle with Covid surge, Chennai hospitals stretched, and a look at India's evolving strategy on testing for Covid-19-a roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic