Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

The death toll in China's novel coronavirus outbreak has climbed to 213 with the number of confirmed cases totalling to 9,692, China's national authorities announced on Friday. IMAGE: Medical......

Reliance proposes using tapeworm drug to treat Covid patients

Reliance Industries Ltd's R&D arm has proposed the use of Niclosamide -- the drug used to treat tapeworm infestation -- for treating Covid-19 patients. IMAGE: A health worker attends to a Covid-19......

WHO names Covid variants found in India as 'Kappa', 'Delta'

The B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2 variants of the COVID-19, first identified in India, have been named as 'Kappa' and 'Delta' respectively, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday as it......

'Not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally: Dr Fauci

America's top expert on infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci said he is "not convinced" the novel coronavirus developed naturally and has called for an open investigation into the origins of......

Now, tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients

Bengaluru-based Healthtech start-up Mfine has rolled out a coronavirus assessment feature which enables virtual medical consultation to assess patients who have flu-like symptoms. Portea and Haptik......

RBI asks banks, FIs to gauge impact of coronavirus

The Reserve Bank on Monday asked all banks and financial institutions to assess the impact on their balance sheet, asset quality, liquidity, among others, in the wake of the potential threat......

The 5 biggest threats to global economy

While the US-Iran conflict leading to a spike in global oil prices and trade war between the US and the EU topped the chart with 25 per cent, other major risks to the global economy include......

India may ease clinical trial norms for coronavirus vaccine

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said while the rights, safety, and well-being of trial subjects were of paramount importance, protocol amendment, deviation or modification might be......

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

Brian McCloskey, an expert on global health security and outbreak prevention said: 'Clearly, having a vaccine would be extremely helpful, not just for the Olympics, but for all of us. But even......

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities. IMAGE: David Beckham and Victoria......

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

IMAGE: Japanese former marathon runner Noguchi Mizuki and president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee Toshiaki Endo pose for a picture following the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the......

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

IMAGE: Players of MLS teams Orlando City and Inter Miami participate in a Black Lives Matter pre-game ceremony before match between as part of MLS is back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports......