Coronavirus

May Give Nomination Speech From White House, Says Donald Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 5, 2020

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he might give his acceptance speech for a second term nomination from the White House, a breach of longtime tradition.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Recovers From COVID-19, Discharged From Hospital

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was discharged from a private hospital in Bhopal today after recovering from coronavirus infection, an official said.

Japanese Automakers Post Double-Digit Sales Growth In China, In July

Reuters | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Japanese automakers' China sales grew by more than 10% from a year earlier in July as the world's biggest auto market sustained its recovery.

Why It's Hard to Tell If Europe's Virus Tracing Apps Are Useful

Reuters | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Europe's experiment in using technology to fight coronavirus has achieved some early successes: millions of people have downloaded smartphone tracker apps and hundreds have uploaded the results of positive COVID-19 tests.

Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps: Europe's Journey So Far

Reuters | Wednesday August 5, 2020

More than 20 countries and territories in Europe have launched or plan smartphone apps that seek to break the chain of coronavirus infection by tracking encounters between people and issuing a warning should one of them test positive.

Ahead Of Independence Day, Military Bands' Gratitude To Corona Warriors

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic this year, Independence Day celebrations will be different. In a first, military bands will perform for a fortnight across the country ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, officials said on Wednesday.

Amazon Prime Day Sale This Week With Big Changes Amid Pandemic

World News | Saritha Rai, Bloomberg | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Amazon.com Inc. will kick off its first Prime Day since the coronavirus outbreak later this week in India, modifying almost everything about the retail bonanza to navigate the realities of a new era.

Kodaikanal Residents Blame "Illegal" Tourists For Rise In Covid Cases

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Weeks after Tamil actors Vimal and Soori were fined and a case filed against them for violating coronavirus lockdown norms by going to a restricted forest area in Kodaikanal, residents said unauthorised entry of outsiders was contributing to the spread of coronavirus in the local population.

Indian-Origin Doctor Appointed New York City's New Health Commissioner

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Dr Dave A Chokshi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin physician with expertise in public health, has been appointed as New York City's new health commissioner by Mayor Bill de Blasio who praised him for playing a crucial role in addressing the unprecedented coronavirus challenges faced by the city.

Virgin Atlantic Files For Bankruptcy Protection In US Amid Pandemic

Business | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The British airline has announced plans for private funding worth 1.2 billion pounds

"I'm A Policeman, Also A Doctor": IPS Officer's Twin Roles In Covid Fight

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

An IPS officer posted in West Bengal's Malda district is using his medical expertise to help his colleagues in the force to fight the COVID-19 battle.

IPL 2020 Will Be Full Of Challenges, Need To Have Clarity Of Thought: Suresh Raina

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Suresh Raina feels fitness would be key to success after being stuck at home since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zydus Cadila's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Found Safe In Early-Stage Human Trial

Business | Reuters | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Zydus plans to complete late-stage trials for ZyCoV-D by February or March and could produce up to 100 million doses a year initially.

"It's Under Control": Donald Trump After US Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 1,55,000

World News | Reuters | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The global death count from the coronavirus surpassed 700,000 on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, with the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico leading the rise in fatalities.

Rupee Closes Higher At 74.93 Against Dollar Tracking Asian Currencies

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from agencies) | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Analysts awaited the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India's policy review due on Thursday.