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Little evidence coronavirus transmitted in schools, UK study indicates

One of the world's largest studies of its kind is expected to conclude that there is little evidence that coronavirus is transmitted in schools, according to a UK media report

Covid situation in Delhi under control, recovery rate improving: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the Covid-19 situation in Delhi is under control and the recovery rate is improving.

Quickly process claims under insurance scheme for Covid-19 workers: Centre

The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to quickly process claims under the Rs 50-lakh insurance scheme for frontline healthcare workers

Goa to get second Covid-19 care facility in Ponda, tweets CM Sawant

The sub-district hospital in Ponda in north Goa will be converted into a Covid-19 facility, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tweeted on Sunday.

Kia Motors expects delay in new model launches due to Covid-19 pandemic

The company is currently working in two-shifts at its plant with monthly production touching "five digits"

Saudi Aramco CEO sees oil demand picking up as Covid-19 lockdowns ease

Saudi Aramco's Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Sunday that he sees oil demand recovering in Asia as economies gradually open up after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns.

Saudi Aramco half-year profits plunge 50% due to Covid-19 pandemic impact

The company said it will uphold its commitment to pay out dividends of $18.75 billion for the second quarter

Covid-19 vaccine: Early-stage clinical trial begins in Singapore

The early-stage clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine has started in Singapore, with the first vaccinations expected to be given to volunteers next week, a media report has said.

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Bengal docs warn of Covid-dengue co-infections

Small-scale Ganpati in Mumbai this year, cases spike in North east, Modicare shifts to private sector--roundup of news on how the country is coping with the pandemic

Scientists develop low-cost way to test mask against viral droplets

Scientists have developed a simple method to visualise how effectively different types of masks prevent the spread of droplets

Masks in class? Many questions and confusions as Germans go back to school

Germany has seen some 217,000 confirmed cases and 9,200 deaths, and brought down a peak of some 6,000 new daily infections in March to the low hundreds

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Top-5 oil firms cut value of assets by $50 bn

New Zealand marks 100 days of no domestic virus, Brazil deaths hit 100,000, Japanese scientists turn to silkworms for vaccine, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Sanjay Dutt admitted to hospital, says he tested negative for Covid-19

The 61-year-old star said at the Lilavati Hospital, he was tested for Covid-19 that turned out to be negative. He also assured his fans that he is "doing well".

Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 68.32%, fatality dips to 2.04%: Centre

India has one of the lowest cases per million at 1,469 as against the global average of 2,425, health ministry said

13 districts with high Covid-19 mortality told to address low testing

13 districts in eight states and Union Territories reporting Covid-19 mortality higher than the national average were advised to ensure timely hospitalisation.

Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for coronavirus, discharged from hospital

Actor Abhishek Bachchan on Saturday said that he has tested negative for Covid-19

Covid-19 tests of all cyclists, support staff return negative: SAI

The COVID-19 tests of all cyclists and support staff, who have been in quarantine on arrival ahead of the national camp beginning on August 14 here, have returned negative

The mask: Protective gear against Covid that doubles up as a style quotient

From simple protective gear to sophisticated offerings with logos, taglines and artistic work, there are a whole lot of masks you can choose from

Tamil Nadu lockdown relaxations: CM allows worship in small temples

The chief minister called upon the public to adhere to the SOP and contain the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 may have longer incubation period of eight days, say scientists

They said the findings may concern health authorities relying on the standard 14-day quarantine