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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCoronavirus world updates

Topic: coronavirus world updates

Delhi, Hong Kong, Chile — how mass protests have changed shape after coronavirus outbreak

Hong Kong pro-democracy protests reduced to small flare-ups, Chileans are banging pots and pans from balconies in unified protest against inequality.

When social isolation means hiding out in a 5-star resort

Some wealthy outliers are sheltering exactly where they were when the coronavirus news started to ripple around the world—in intimate, remote, five-star hotels.

Why surgeons in Europe and America don’t want to operate right now

Surgeons who are on the front lines are most at risk, not simply of catching coronavirus, but of getting its most severe form.

Tokyo Olympics become biggest sporting event halted by virus

The postponement will be first since modern games began in 19th century and make Tokyo 2020 Olympics the biggest sporting event called off due to COVID-19.

Man dies of hantavirus in China — what is this virus and how it spreads

Chinese state-run Global Times reported that a person from Yunnan Province died while on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus Monday.

Italy doctors’ plea to world: Treat more COVID-19 patients from home to contain virus spread

In a paper, doctors from Bergamo, epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in Italy, have said there is an urgent need for patient-centered care to be replaced by ‘community-centred care’.

How to survive isolation — NASA astronauts share pro tips amid coronavirus outbreak

With most countries practising social distancing to flatten the coronavirus curve, astronauts are coming out to share tips on isolation. 

WHO megatrials and chest CTs for asymptomatic people — top 5 developments on COVID-19

From potential vaccines to chat bot help, ThePrint brings you the top developments on the coronavirus pandemic from across the world.

Trump pushing for hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment, but scientists say more evidence is needed

A French study shows promising results for hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus, and when used with azithromycin, it significantly reduced viral load.

European registry of patients to contact tracing app — 5 global developments on COVID-19

From 3D map of SARS-CoV-2 proteins to more testing labs, ThePrint brings you the top coronavirus research developments from across the world.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.