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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicCoronavirus world updates

Topic: coronavirus world updates

Coronavirus has challenged & changed how world’s top scientists work to find a cure

As the rapid spread of coronavirus continues, scientists are having to accelerate meticulous processes that otherwise take years to test and fine-tune.

3D printers making masks to why social distancing is best bet — top research on Covid-19

Travel restrictions only help stop transmission in the early and late stages of the pandemic. ThePrint bring you the latest research on Covid-19.

Local transmission increasing, say Pakistan officials as total cases rise to 1,625

Pakistan has seen a rapid rise in cases with 54 being detected in the last 12 hours. Punjab and Sindh are currently reporting the highest number of cases.

For South Africa, coronavirus cure can be worse than the disease

South Africa had already arguably erred on the side of caution from a spectrum of measures. But the costs can outweigh coronavirus risk.

Coronavirus makes America seem like a civilisation in decline

No advanced nation has responded as poorly as the US. Perverse regulation, a bungled government test & fragmented supply chains held back testing for crucial weeks.

Why it’s time to start testing for coronavirus immunity

A serology test that can detect antibodies for the coronavirus means it can tell whether someone has developed immunity to the disease.

Lessons from Italy on Covid-19 and how India’s lockdown turned shambolic

In episode 430 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses Italy's mistakes while tackling Covid-19 and the lessons that emerge out of them.

Trump warns 100,000 Americans could die, drops plan to end virus restrictions for Easter

Trump’s about-face came after his top medical advisers presented alarming new projections that millions of Americans may wind up infected.

Spain records 838 deaths in single day, taking toll to 6,528

Spain’s health-care system is at breaking point after the number of people sent to intensive care on Saturday surpassed the official capacity of 4,404 beds.

Companies in Covid-19: Beauty brands making sanitisers, biggest soap company giving free soap

Companies across the world are investing millions in the fight against coronavirus. Unilever has announced distribution of soaps, sanitisers, bleach and food worth €100 million.

On Camera

China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?