Coronavirus live updates: India records highest ever single day recoveries of 51,706 patients

Social distancing, wearing masks is 'maryada' at present, says PM Modi at Ram temple event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday recalled the significance of the path of 'maryada' associated with Lord Ram in the backdrop of the situation created byCovid-19 and emphasised the importance of social distancing and wearing face masks. He said that the current situation demands 'maryada' should be 'do gaz ki doori, mask hai zaroori' and exhorted everyone to follow it. Read more

Indian-origin scientists find novel way to treat severe Covid-19

A team of Indian-origin researchers has found that patients experiencing severe Covid-19 symptoms had improved outcomes when administered an Interleukin-6 (IL6ri) inhibitor, sarilumab or tocilizumab -- used in treating autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other several inflammatory conditions.

5,175 new Covid-19 and 112 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases now at 2,73,460 including 54,184 active cases, 4,461 deaths and 2,14,815 discharges: State Health Department

25 frontline Covid warriors have laid down their lives in Odisha while performing their duties: Senior state official

All passengers arriving in Goa are required to go for 14 days of home quarantine or they can opt for 14 days of paid institutional quarantine.

Canada to make announcement on next steps in procuring vaccines

The Canadian government will make an announcement on the next steps in procuring vaccines at 10 am Eastern Time (1400 GMT) on Wednesday, an official statement said.The statement did not give any more details. There are no approved vaccines for the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, but 19 vaccines are being trialled in humans around the world.

Tamil Nadu govt to allow gyms to open from August 10, reports PTI.

Nearly a third of Afghanistan's population -- or 10 million people -- has been infected with the coronavirus, according to health ministry estimates published Wednesday, reports AFP.

India's 'amazing' support could help bring 'good news' to world on rapid Covid-19 testing: Israel

Applauding as "amazing" India's support in developing a rapid test for Covid-19, Israel on Wednesday expressed hope that the joint efforts could bring "good news" to the world within a few months.Israeli and Indian scientists are jointly working on an ambitious project to develop a rapid corona test that can provide results within tens of seconds.

Moderna says discussing supply deals with countries for Covid-19 vaccine

Moderna Inc is in talks with several countries for supply agreements for its experimental coronavirus vaccine, the company said on Wednesday, adding that it had already received about $400 million in deposits for potential supply.

German-Chinese coronavirus vaccine trial begins in China

Clinical trials on humans have begun in China for a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by German pharmaceutical group BioNTech with Chinese company Fosun Pharma, the companies said Wednesday.

Countries tighten measures as global virus death toll tops 700,000

France and the Netherlands imposed stricter mask-wearing rules Wednesday amid signs that the coronavirus pandemic is flaring up again across the globe, with the worldwide death toll exceeding 700,000.Toulouse in southwest France announced that the wearing of face masks is compulsory in particularly busy streets and squares from Wednesday.And Paris and other cities are expected to follow suit soon, authorities said.

The total number of Covid-19 positive cases is 504 in Mizoram including 286 discharged cases and 218 active cases: Department of Information and Public Relations, State Govt

India has continued testing over 6 lakh Covid-19 samples for the second consecutive day: Health Ministry

With 6,19,652 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the cumulative testing as on date has reached 2,14,84,402. The tests per million has seen a sharp increase to 15568: Union Health Ministry

Assam: Total lockdown to be imposed in areas falling under Tinsukia and Makum Municipal boards. The order will come into force from 6 pm on August 5 to 6 pm on August 12.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s family donates Rs 5 lakh each, in aid of the ongoing fight against Covid-19 and construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya: Vice President's Secretariat

Siddaramaiah stable, says hospital

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who is undergoing treatment for coronavirus, is now stable and has no fever, the hospital where he is admitted said on Wednesday.

South Africa sees dip in new virus cases but warns of return

South Africa's health minister on Wednesday reported decreasing rates of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 but warned that vigilance must continue "to prevent a renewed surge."

Arthritis drug can shorten hospital stay for severe Covid-19 patients: Study