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The development comes as the number of coronavirus cases globally crossed 11 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The total number of fatalities has gone past 525,000.
WHO revises timeline as global Covid-19 cases surpass 11 million
Jul 05, 2020 06:59
The development comes as the number of coronavirus cases globally crossed 11 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The total number of fatalities has gone past 525,000. read more
The visit will take place more than six months after the WHO’s Country Office in China picked up a statement from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission on cases of ‘viral pneumonia’. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, WHO said that a “thorough investigation” needs to be done into the origins of the virus.
Covid-19: WHO team to visit China next week to investigate origins of coronavirus
Jul 04, 2020 11:23
The visit will take place more than six months after the WHO’s Country Office in China picked up a statement from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission on cases of ‘viral pneumonia’. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, WHO said that a “thorough investigation” needs to be done into the origins of the virus. read more
On April 9, WHO published an initial timeline of its communications, partly in response to criticism of its early response to the outbreak that has now claimed more than 521,000 lives worldwide.
WHO says first alerted to coronavirus by its office, not China
Jul 04, 2020 08:02
On April 9, WHO published an initial timeline of its communications, partly in response to criticism of its early response to the outbreak that has now claimed more than 521,000 lives worldwide. read more
As if the Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, traders and investors also had to grapple with the resurgence in US-China tensions and a collapse in oil prices, condemning developing-nation stocks, currencies and bonds to heavy losses over the period.
From fear in Wuhan to oil crash: Six months in emerging markets
Jul 01, 2020 10:26
As if the Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, traders and investors also had to grapple with the resurgence in US-China tensions and a collapse in oil prices, condemning developing-nation stocks, currencies and bonds to heavy losses over the period. read more
Countries such as South Korea had managed to contain the disease by tracking down the contacts of those carrying infection, Tedros said.
‘No excuse’ for countries that fail in contact tracing: WHO chief
Jun 30, 2020 10:16
Countries such as South Korea had managed to contain the disease by tracking down the contacts of those carrying infection, Tedros said. read more
December 31, 2019: China alerts the World Health Organization of 27 cases of “viral pneumonia” in the central city of Wuhan.
Timeline: How the global coronavirus pandemic unfolded
Jun 29, 2020 11:28
December 31, 2019: China alerts the World Health Organization of 27 cases of “viral pneumonia” in the central city of Wuhan. read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration has accused China of cover-ups and lack of transparency regarding the pandemic, that originated from the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
US is going to have strong rebound from coronavirus depression: White House official
Jun 28, 2020 22:29
US President Donald Trump’s administration has accused China of cover-ups and lack of transparency regarding the pandemic, that originated from the central Chinese city of Wuhan. read more
The daily official count reached 150,000 cases in mid-June, prompting World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to warn that the pandemic has entered “a new and dangerous phase.”
Global Covid-19 cases hit 10 million as pandemic gains momentum
Jun 28, 2020 17:11
The daily official count reached 150,000 cases in mid-June, prompting World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to warn that the pandemic has entered “a new and dangerous phase.” read more
Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said that “depending on where you are in that spectrum, you have a different attitude to this particular thing”.
Individuals have societal responsibility to end Covid-19 outbreak: Anthony Fauci
Jun 27, 2020 14:44
Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said that “depending on where you are in that spectrum, you have a different attitude to this particular thing”. read more
Actor Amitabh Bachchan posted a picture of himself with doves and hoped for peace to prevail.
Amitabh Bachchan has a calming message in troubled times: ‘In the end nothing but the purity of peace prevails’
Jun 25, 2020 16:18
Actor Amitabh Bachchan posted a picture of himself with doves and hoped for peace to prevail. read more
The situation reflects the persistent threat that unchecked spread of the virus can overwhelm hospitals, as it did in Wuhan, China, and Lombardy, Italy.
Hospitals are counting beds again with Covid-19 cases on the rise
Jun 24, 2020 16:44
The situation reflects the persistent threat that unchecked spread of the virus can overwhelm hospitals, as it did in Wuhan, China, and Lombardy, Italy. read more
The nation which has been first epicentre of the Covid-19
China dog meat festival goes ahead but virus takes a toll
Jun 23, 2020 13:12
The nation which has been first epicentre of the Covid-19 read more
India has arranged two flights to bring back Indians stranded in China because of the Covid-19 pandemic in the third phase of Vande Bharat Mission, against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two sides over a border standoff.
In 3rd phase of Vande Bharat Mission, two flights to bring stranded Indians from China
Jun 20, 2020 21:45
India has arranged two flights to bring back Indians stranded in China because of the Covid-19 pandemic in the third phase of Vande Bharat Mission, against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two sides over a border standoff. read more
Increasing debt and mounting losses has made the national carrier’s financial position shaky with the government planning to sell its entire stake in Air India Ltd.
‘Air India a first-class asset’: Hardeep Singh Puri on debt-ridden national carrier
Jun 20, 2020 17:39
Increasing debt and mounting losses has made the national carrier’s financial position shaky with the government planning to sell its entire stake in Air India Ltd. read more
Experts also believe that the biological differences between the two sexes should be taken into consideration for developing treatments and vaccines for Covid-19.
Is Covid-19 more fatal for men than women?
Jun 20, 2020 16:49
Experts also believe that the biological differences between the two sexes should be taken into consideration for developing treatments and vaccines for Covid-19. read more

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