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Covid-like virus was sent to Wuhan in 2013, Sunday Times report says

Frozen samples were sent to a Wuhan lab in 2013 after six men clearing out bat feces in a former copper mine in southwest China contracted severe pneumonia.

Hyderabad’s CCMB develops Covid test that can ‘handle up to 50,000 times more samples’

In an interview, CCMB chief Rakesh Mishra talks about the Hyderabad institute’s new test kit as well as their work on a vaccine that could be ready within a year.

China’s Wuhan tests 10 million people for coronavirus, finds 300 asymptomatic cases

Officials said the mass testing carried out at a cost 900 million yuan ($126 million), revealed no new confirmed Covid-19 case.

5 ways the world can stare China down

China is lashing out in Ladakh and South China Sea after Covid blame. It's an established Chinese behaviour to create a new crisis to push the previous one out of sight.

Wuhan’s mass testing shows it could’ve eradicated coronavirus for now

In an effort to avoid a second coronavirus wave, Wuhan is testing its entire 11 million population and has found 200 asymptomatic cases in two weeks.

How China tested 11 million people for virus in just two weeks

China’s testing efforts are part of a push to shift the public narrative to the future amid accusations that it delayed its response to the virus.

Boris Johnson’s 20% drop in approval ratings, Wuhan’s testing miracle and other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Wuhan tests around 7 million within 12 days as China fears second coronavirus wave

Wuhan’s mass testing campaign was announced days after new infections emerged for the first time since a 76-day lockdown was lifted in April.

China delayed Covid warning by 6 days, there was a ‘cover-up’ going on: Fareed Zakaria report

In CNN investigative report ‘China’s Deadly Secret’, Fareed Zakaria said Wuhan tried to cover up outbreak — 'most likely local officials wanted to remove bad news from moving to Beijing'.

China reports 51 fresh coronavirus cases including 38 in Wuhan

Currently 396 people with asymptomatic symptoms are under medical observation in China, including 326 in Wuhan, according to the health authority.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.