coronavirus

Society

Source of Coronavirus Outbreak in Xinjiang Identified? Sudden Spike of COVID-19 Cases in China

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir in recent times around the world claiming the lives of more than 694,000 people worldwide

Aug 4, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Society

German President Urges Caution Amid Increasing COVID-19 Cases

President Steinmeier addressed the nation following the protests against COVID-19 restriction measures that took place in Berlin on August 1

Aug 4, 2020

By IANS

Health

Wuhan's First Coronavirus Case 'Doesn't Necessarily' Point to Its Origin, Insists WHO Further Deepening Mystery

Dr Michael Ryan, WHO's Executive Director, said an extensive retrospective study is required to understand where the animal-human barrier was breached

Aug 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Society

Philippines Again Under Strict Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times in recent times infecting over 18.2 million people globally

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Society

UN Secretary-General Guterres Outlines 'Bold Steps' for Education Amid Pandemic

Secretary-General Antonia Guterres on Tuesday underlined the need for "bold steps" to address the COVID-19 crisis

Aug 4, 2020

By IANS

Society

New COVID-19 Cure? Osaka Governor Claims Gargling Medicine Can Fight Coronavirus

Povidone-iodine is used as a gargling medication in Japan during the winters for protection against colds and flu

Aug 4, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Politics

China Vows to Retaliate if US Subjects Chinese Journalists to 'Hostile Action'

During a daily briefing, China's foreign ministry spokesman told reporters that Chinese journalists currently in the US had not been granted an extension of their visas

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Sports

NBA: Pelicans Flutter Past Grizzlies With a 109-99 Win

Zion Williamson, had earlier left the NBA's 'bubble' to attend to a family emergency, scored 23 points

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Woman Bangs Police Officer's Head Into Concrete Pavement After She Was Told to Wear a Mask

The secretary of the police union stated that the incident showed how police were getting tested by the people who are not obeying the coronavirus rules

Aug 4, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Science

American Parents Seriously Considering Homeschooling for Kids, Study Finds

Teachers in the United States have also started protesting against quick re-opening of schools amid coronavirus crisis

Aug 4, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Society

Top Scientific Body of France Sees Second Wave of Coronavirus in Autumn or Winter

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting people in more than 170 nations

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Health

No Silver Bullet to Protect World, Warns WHO as Coronavirus Infects 18 Million People

The WHO says that stopping the spread of COVID-19 requires strict enforcement of social distancing and mask wearing.

Aug 4, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

Health

Vietnam Says New Strain of Coronavirus in Country Is Three Times More Contagious

While the strain of Coronavirus is new in Vietnam, it has been seen before in countries like Bangladesh, Ireland, and Britain, said scientists

Aug 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

Is Russia Behind 5G-Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories? Australia Minister Points Finger at 'Hostile Governments'

As 5G technology has been linked to the Coronavirus pandemic, many of the anti-5G articles have come from Russia-sponsored outlets

Aug 3, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Health

What Is Immune Complement? This Part of Immune System May be Behind Many Covid-19 Deaths

The research found that people with a history of coagulation disorders are at risk of dying from Coronavirus infection

Aug 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Diabetes

Society

Is Hong Kong China's New DNA Harvesting Center Now? Mass Coronavirus Testing Triggers Concern

Hong Kong government has denied DNA harvesting claims and said it would consider filing charges of criminal offense against those spreading such rumors

Aug 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Finance

HSBC Shares Plummet as Profit Shrinks 65% and Pandemic Causes Bad Loan Surge

HSBC has set aside up to $13 billion for bad loans as it believes more people and businesses will default in the second half.

Aug 3, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Health

Oxford Researchers Notice Antibody Tests Fail to Detect People Who Had Mild Covid-19 Symptoms

The government of the UK has made plans to give millions of antibody tests for free

Aug 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

Hungary's Balaton Lake Sees Thousands Dive For Swimming Contest

Thousands of competitors plunged into the balmy waters of Balaton under cloudless summer skies on Saturday to swim across Central Europe's largest freshwater lake

Aug 2, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Japan's Kabuki Theatre Resumes With New Precautions Post Coronavirus Hiatus

Japan's kabuki theatre resumed performances on Saturday after a five-month break with musicians in masks, actors farther apart on stage and only half the usual number of seats

Aug 2, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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