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World news US Covid-19 cases surpass 2.5 millionThe number of Covid-19 cases in the US topped 2.5 million on Saturday, reaching 2,500,419, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
India India records worst spike of 17,000 Covid casesIndia witnessed highest spike of almost 17,000 fresh Covid cases, with Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu contributing more than 62 per cent of it in the past 24 hours taking the total in the country to 4.73 lakh, data from the Union Health
World news Global COVID-19 cases nearing 9 million: Johns Hopkins UniversityThe total number of global COVID-19 cases was nearing 9 million, while the deaths have increased to over 467,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
New Zealand Two new cases of the COVID-19 in NZ – Dr Bloomfield briefs mediaThe Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus in New Zealand.
India Spain moves into "new normality," reports no new COVID-19 deathsSpain's Minister for Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare, Salvador Illa, confirmed that several of the country's regions would be able to further relax the restrictions that have been in place since the imposition of a State of Alarm on March 14
India India surpasses Spain, ranked 5th worst-hit COVID-19 countryAs per the calculation noted on Saturday with biggest-ever jump of 9,887 new COVID-19 cases, India has now become the fifth worst coronavirus-hit country in the world surpassing Spain with around 244,000 cases.
India India records over 9,800 Covid cases in a single dayWith the biggest-ever jump of 9,851 new cases and 273 deaths in past 24 hours, the Covid-19 tally in India reached 2,26,770 on Friday, a Health Ministry data revealed.
Health Four factors that can help fight flu season, coronavirus togetherAs flu season inches closer, scientists have outlined best defense against influenza from getting it worse, which may also protect against the deadly coronavirus.
New Zealand US-based Moderna begins phase 2 human trials for coronavirus vaccineIn a ray of hope against Covid-19, Massachusetts-based biotechnology giant Moderna has commenced stage 2 trials for its new coronavirus vaccine and aims to enrol 600 participants, up from 45 participants in the phase 1 trials.
World news Global COVID-19 cases top 5.8 mn: Johns HopkinsThe overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 5.8 million, while the deaths have increased to more than 360,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
World news Australians face fines for returning to workplacesAustralians in the state of Victoria could face fines if they return to their workplaces from June 1 under the new COVID-19 rules announced on Friday.
In focus How the pandemic will shape the fashion worldA total of 61 percent Indians reported less time shopping online in the wake of the current crisis, while 43 percent of Indians have delayed purchasing clothes in the outbreak, says a report.
Health This tool can detect antivirus antibody in 20 minutesResearchers have developed a technique to detect anti-virus antibody using a portable analyser to conduct rapid on-site bio tests, a technology that can be used to detect antibodies against the COVID-19 virus.
Fiji Fiji : Over 2,400 Fijians screened for COVID-19, 18 fresh casesFiji has conducted COVID-19 test on more than 2,400 people, where 18 of them tested positive for the novel coronavirus, health officials said on Wednesday. The country reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case on March 19.
Health China's top virologist warns Covid-19 is just tip of the icebergA top virologist from China, famous for her work on researching coronavirus in bats, has warned that new viruses being discovered are "actually just the tip of the iceberg".
New Zealand Milestone In Cash Flow Support To SMEsA billion dollar milestone is about to be passed as government cash flow support rolls out to small businesses through interest-free loans.
Health WHO appreciates China's openness on identifying COVID-19 sourceThe World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus
New Zealand NZ Covid-19 vaccine strategy: Government provides $37m for development, distributionA $37 million Covid-19 vaccine strategy announced by the government aims to help national and global efforts to create and distribute a vaccine to fight the coronavirus.
World news Global COVID-19 cases top 5.4 mn: Johns HopkinsThe overall number of global coronavirus cases has surged past the 5.4 million mark, while the deaths increased to more than 345,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Fiji Fiji Airways cuts more than half of its staff by terminating contract of 758 employeesAll 79 expatriate pilots with Fiji Airways are amongst those staff who have had their contracts terminated because of the impact COVID-19 has had on the airline.
India's Union Ministry of Home Affairs relaxation to OCI, PIO card holders, foreign nationals intending to visit India for any purpose, except tourism
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