Australia begins production of Oxford-developed Corona vaccine
Nov 09, 2020, at 02:28 pm
Canberra/UNI: Australia commenced locally manufacturing a Coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford from Monday.
Global tally of COVID-19 cases exceeds 50mln: Johns Hopkins University
Nov 09, 2020, at 01:45 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The number of COVID-19 infections across the world has surpassed 50 million, according to the latest data provided by Johns Hopkins University on Sunday.
COVID-19: Toll in West Bengal rises to 7,294
Nov 09, 2020, at 04:21 am
Kolkata/UNI: The COVID-19 toll in Bengal rose to 7,294 with the death of 59 persons on Sunday, while the tally touched 4,05,314 with 3,920 new confirmed cases.
Portugal introduces 2-week curfew over surge in COVID-19 cases
Nov 09, 2020, at 02:26 am
Lisbon/Sputnik: The Portuguese government on Sunday introduced a curfew that covers a territory where about 70 percent of the population reside, and the measure will be in effect until at least November 23 over a surge in COVID-19 contagion.
Pre-existing coronavirus antibodies could help protect children against new pandemic strain: Study
Nov 09, 2020, at 01:13 am
London: Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London have found that some antibodies, created by the immune system during infection with common cold coronaviruses, can also target SARS-CoV-2 and may confer a degree of protection against the new viral strain.
Difference between COVID-19 recovered and active cases steadily increasing in India: Government
Nov 08, 2020, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi: India has reported less than 50,000 daily new cases in the last 24 hours with 45,674 persons having tested positive for COVID-19. New daily cases have been trending downward since 15th of October.
India's coronavirus tally crosses 85 lakh-mark
Nov 08, 2020, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: With 45,674 new infections in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus tally surpassed 85 lakh-mark.
France sets New Daily record with over 60,000 COVID-19 cases
Nov 07, 2020, at 10:48 pm
Paris/Sputnik: France has registered 60,486 new coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours marking the largest daily increase since the start of the epidemic, the country's national public health agency, Sante Publique, said on Friday.
Gautam Gambhir self-isolates after COVID-19 case at home
Nov 07, 2020, at 10:46 pm
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has said he is staying in isolation in his home after someone at his home has contracted the virus.
Nov 07, 2020, at 10:42 pm
Sriharikota: India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its fifty first flight (PSLV-C49), on Saturday successfully launched EOS-01 along with nine international customer satellites from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
US sets new daily record with more than 128,000 COVID-19 cases: Reports
Nov 07, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States has registered more than 128,000 new coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours marking the largest daily increase since the start of the epidemic, US media reported.
India registers over 50,000 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Nov 07, 2020, at 03:31 pm
New Delhi: India registered 50,357 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health data released on Saturday.
World can save lives and ‘end this pandemic, together’: WHO chief
Nov 07, 2020, at 03:10 pm
New York: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues evolving, the world must “take all opportunities to learn and improve the response as we go”, the UN health agency chief said on Friday.
Long-term displacement worries for families hit hard by ‘super typhoon’ Goni
Nov 07, 2020, at 03:04 pm
New York: The trail of devastation left by Typhoon Goni in the Philippines, runs straight through some heavily populated areas – including places where COVID-19 cases are high, and where returning migrants are concentrated - UN agencies reported on Friday.
The natural environment is also a casualty of war, Guterres warns
Nov 07, 2020, at 02:55 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General has called for better management of natural resources and ecosystems, highlighting that doing so could pave a path towards peace in war-torn societies and help crisis-affected countries boost sustainable development.
‘Emergency action’ needed to prevent major polio, measles epidemics
Nov 07, 2020, at 02:46 pm
New York: Globally, millions of children are at a heightened risk of polio and measles – dangerous but preventable diseases – amid disruptions to vital immunization programmes due to the coronavirus pandemic, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) have said.
Cuba to vaccinate entire population against COVID-19 in 2021 - Foreign Minister
Nov 06, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Cuba will vaccinate all its residents against the coronavirus infection in 2021, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said.
Delhi: Air quality improves, but still 'very poor'
Nov 06, 2020, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The average air quality in Delhi improved on Friday from "severe" to "very poor" category, the Central Pollution Control Board data shows.
India reports over 47,000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, tally touches 84.11 lakh
Nov 06, 2020, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The daily cases of Novel Coronavirus in India dipped on Friday as the vast country of 1.3 billion people reported over 47,000 new infections in the last 24 hours.
Effective disaster risk governance saves lives, UN highlights on World Tsunami Awareness Day
Nov 06, 2020, at 02:57 pm
New York: Top UN officials have underscored the importance of continuous risk assessment and preparedness to safeguard coastal communities worldwide from the disastrous impact of tsunamis, marking World Tsunami Awareness Day on Thursday.
Pakistan: Sindh region witnesses spike in COVID-19 cases, virus claims 17 lives
Nov 06, 2020, at 02:42 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Sindh region has registered 556 new cases of the coronavirus and 17 deaths, which is the highest daily jump in infections since July 29, media reports said on Friday.
Russian Research Agency develops tech for 3D-printing missile engine parts : Expert
Nov 05, 2020, at 09:46 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry (FPI) developed a technology for creating missile parts, including a combustion chamber of an engine, via a 3D printer, Alexander Panfilov, who leads chemical-biological and medical research at the FPI, told Sputnik on Thursday.
Indian cos get licence to manufacture simpler NASA designed ventilators
Nov 05, 2020, at 05:17 pm
Ventilators are in great demand during this pandemic period. The VITAL ventilators designed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for Covid-19 patients are affordable and simpler in design. Five Indian companies have recently received licences to manufacture it, reports Natasa Milas
India reports over 50,000 Covid-19 cases, tally touches 83.64 lakh
Nov 05, 2020, at 04:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, which has been reporting a steady decline in Novel Coronavirus cases over the last several days, registered over 50,000 Covid-19 cases on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Red Cross Society organises blood donation camp at DH Handwara
Nov 04, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Srinagar: Red Cross Society Kupwara on Tuesday organised a blood donation camp in collaboration with District Hospital Handwara in which forty units of blood were donated by local volunteers of Handwara and adjoining areas.
Nov 04, 2020, at 10:17 pm
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Russian space agency halts launch of Sfera satellite constellation for one year
Nov 04, 2020, at 08:49 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The launch of satellites within the Sfera constellation will begin in 2024 rather than in 2023, as previously intended, Sergey Prokhorov, the head of the Department of Advanced Programs at the Russian state space agency, Roscosmos, and the director of the Sfera program, said on Wednesday.
No relief from 'poor' air in Delhi-NCR
Nov 04, 2020, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Wednesday but continued to remain under the 'poor' category with the Air Quality Index measuring at 279 at 1000 hrs, the Central Pollution Control Board said here.
‘Super typhoon’ Goni: Towns cut off as COVID-19 impacts response
Nov 04, 2020, at 03:34 pm
New York: “Super storm” Typhoon Goni has left several towns inaccessible and destroyed thousands of homes in the Philippines, the UN humanitarian wing has said, adding that relief efforts have been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.
India registers 46254 new COVID-19 cases
Nov 04, 2020, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 46,254 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, Ministry of Health released data showed on Wednesday.