WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked PM Narendra Modi after he said that India's vaccine production and delivery capacity will be used to help all humanity in fighting the COVID-19 crisis.
So far, the US, India and Brazil have confirmed the most cases, recording more than 15 million between them.
The number of COVID-19 cases reported in a single day in Kolkata almost reached the 700-mark. According to the State Health Bulletin on Friday, 692 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kolkata.
Over 59 lakh coronavirus cases have been detected so far in India, with 86,052 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll from the virus has reached 92,290, as per the latest update from the health ministry.
After having communicated with WHO in late June, China launched its emergency programme in July, according to Zheng Zhongwei, a National Health Commission official
Terrorists are making malevolent attempts to exploit the financial and emotional distress caused by lockdowns, India said at the 45th session of Human Rights Council.
Amid the rising Covid-19 cases, Google has announced a new feature for Google Map - ‘Covid Layer’. The new feature will show critical information about COVID-19 cases in an area for safer navigation.
Following a rapid growth of coronavirus cases in the Russian capital, Moscow authorities have issued a recommendation for the elderly to stay at home.
Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on Friday with social distancing measures for lines, restaurant seating, rides and other facilities, along with more frequent cleaning and disinfecting of areas with the most visitors.
Superstar Rajinikanth said that SP Balasubrahmanyam would always think about his fans. He further added that SPB will live on in our memories and through his hit songs.
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