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Trump blames WHO for 'covering up' Covid-19 spread; stops US funding

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill

World coronavirus dispatch: Trump's talks of reopening the US economy

From why US bank's March-quarter results will be keenly watched, to the vaccines in various stages of completion, and gainers and losers in this crisis - read these and more in today's world dispatch

WHO lauds 'tough, timely' actions to check virus as lockdown gets extension

PM Modi on Tuesday said the implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in the coming days to ensure that the virus does not spread to new areas

Coronavirus LIVE: India awaits PM's word on lockdown as cases top 10,000

Coronavirus Live updates: While India cases have gone past 10,000, the govt is likely to decide on lockdown extension today. Stay with Business Standard for latest Covid-19 updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra cases rise to 1,982, Delhi 1,154, TN 1,075

Worldwide number for coronavirus cases has topped the 1.85-million mark, and the death toll has already crossed 114,247. Stay tuned to Business Standard for LIVE updates

At 20,000 deaths, US toll overtakes Italy's as Midwest braces for surge

With the New York area still deep in crisis, fear mounted over the spread of the scourge into the nation's heartland.

PM hints at lockdown extension till Apr 30; industrial activity may begin

The motto of the government earlier was "jaan hai to jahaan hai", but now it is "jaan bhi jahaan bhi", the PM said

WHO says looking into reports of some Covid patients testing positive again

The Geneva-based WHO, asked about the report from Seoul, told Reuters in a brief statement

Coronavirus LIVE updates: India cases at 7,600, US cases top half a million

Global number for coronavirus cases has neared 1.7 million, less than a week after breaching the 1-million mark. Death toll has passed 100,000. Stay tuned to Business Standard for LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases cross 1.6-million mark; death toll at 95,685

Stay tuned to Business Standard for Coronavirus LIVE updates. Globally, the death toll surpassed 95,685 , the number of infections have crossed 1,602,899

Time for global unity: Guterres after US blasts WHO for Covid-19 response

"Now is the time for unity, for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences," Guterres said.

SC asks govt approved, pvt labs to conduct Covid-19 tests for free

The top court issued orders on a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre and authorities to provide free of cost testing facility for Covid-19 to all citizens in the country

Covid-19: Trump accuses WHO of being 'China-centric', puts hold on funding

"We're going to put a hold on money spent on WHO. It's a great organisation, if it works. But when they call every shot wrong, that's not good," Trump said.

Amid coronavirus crisis, world is short of six million nurses, says WHO

The report said that there are just under 28 million nurses on the planet. In the five years leading up to 2018, the number grew by 4.7 million.

Coronavirus outbreak: India tally jumps to 2,547 with 478 new cases

The number of active cases stands at 2,322, while 162 people were either cured or discharged and one had migrated, the ministry stated.

Covid-19: US death toll crosses 5K, sees highest single-day toll of 1,000

The number of confirmed infections rose by over 25,000 in a day.

From ventilators to testing kits, IITs step up to fight Covid-19 outbreak

IIT Guwahati, which is set to get a Technology Innovation Hub at the campus, has developed a mask in line with World Health Organization guidelines, and plans to 3D print about 100 of these

Covid-19: International Boxing Hall of Fame cancels its induction ceremony

Ed Brophy, the executive director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame has clarified that this year's Hall of Fame class will be honoured at the induction ceremony in June 2021.

India coronavirus dispatch: Dealing with Covid-19 after the lockdown

From clinical trials for a vaccine to steps to be taken after the 21 day lockdown, and questions about Covid-19 spreading through banknotes, read about all this and more here

Three ways to combat coronavirus

Strengthening primary and community health care, combined with vastly expanded testing, will be key to overcoming the pandemic that threatens to rage through the country