For the first time, the number of RT-PCR tests in Delhi has exceeded the number of rapid antigen tests, while over 3.7 lakh people have been surveyed as part of the efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the national capital, the Union Home Ministry said on Sunday. Delhi's

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday told leaders at this weekend’s Group of 20 (G-20) summit in Saudi Arabia that Russia was ready to distribute its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to other countries.  According to Reuters, Russia is also preparing its second and

Bangladesh today confirmed 38 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,388.  According to the Health authorities, 2,060 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

India's coronavirus tally crossed the 90.5 lakh-mark on Saturday with 46,232 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. The total cases in the country now stands at 90,50,597 including 4,39,747 active cases and

Bangladesh today confirmed 28 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,350.  According to the Health authorities, 1,847 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

US President Donald Trump's oldest son has tested positive for coronavirus, according to his spokesman. Donald Trump Jr, 42, was diagnosed at the start of this week and has been quarantining at his hunting cabin since the result, the spokesman said. "He's been

Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine candidate. This is the first coronavirus vaccine to seek regulatory clearance in the United States. "It is with great pride and joy and

Bangladesh today confirmed 17 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,322.  According to the Health authorities, 2,275 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in India crossed 90 lakh (9 million) on November 19, according to data collated from various State Health Departments.  As of 10:45 pm IST on November 19, the figure stood at 90,00,486 with 1,32,177 deaths. India’s Covid-19 tally

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert panel has advised against the use of the antiviral drug remdesivir for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they are, because there is currently no evidence that it improves survival or the need for

Bangladesh today confirmed 30 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,305.  According to the Health authorities, 2,364 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

The Delhi High Court Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government over its lack of preparedness to tackle the Covid-19 in the national capital, and asked it to strictly enforce guidelines regarding the use of masks and social distancing.  “We are not saying you alone are

The US has recorded more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, a bleak marker as cases soar once again across the country. According to Johns Hopkins University, the country has now reported 250,029 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases. It has more reported infections and a higher

Bangladesh today confirmed 21 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,279.  According to the Health authorities, 2,111 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

With a 32 per cent one-day jump in the number of new coronavirus infections, India recorded 38,617 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, government data shows. India also saw 474 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking its overall fatalities to 1,30,993. So far, the

A Covid-19 vaccine developed in China has shown success in mid-stage trials, researchers say. There are several vaccines being developed in China, some of which are already being administered. According to the researchers, the Sinovac Biotech vaccine led to a quick immune response

Bangladesh today reported a sudden surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths as 39 more died from the viral infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,254.  According to the Health authorities, 2,212 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last

India recorded 29,164 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours - less than 30,000 in a day for the first time in over four months, government coronavirus data shows.  With this, the country's total Covid case count since the January outbreak stands at 88,74,291. 

A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows. The results come hot on the heels of similar results from Pfizer, and add to growing confidence that vaccines can help end the pandemic. Both companies used a highly

Bangladesh today confirmed 21 more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,215.  According to the Health authorities, 2,139 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of