By Lalit K Jha Washington, Apr 23 (PTI) The nationwide lockdown in India which started about a month ago has impacted nearly 40 million internal migrants, the World Bank has said. The lockdown in India…
Islamabad, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, officials have confirmed, day after it emerged that he had come in contact with an individual who tested positive…
Geneva, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The World Health Organization (WHO) chief called on the United States to reconsider its decision to freeze funding to the organization, and hoped that the US will once again support WHO’s…
New York, Apr 23 (AP) Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said. The cats,…
By Lalit K Jha Washington, Apr 23 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pausing immigration for 60 days to protect the jobs of Americans laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic….
Atlanta, Apr 23 (AP) President Donald Trump said he told Georgia Governor Brian Kemp that he disagreed strongly with his decision to begin allowing some nonessential businesses to soon reopen. Speaking at a daily White…
Washington, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global remittances are projected to decline by about 20 percent this year due to the COVID-19-induced economic crisis, the World Bank Group (WBG) said. The projected fall, which would be the…
Washington, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Harvard University has reversed its decision to accept coronavirus economic relief funds from the US government. The university, which is the wealthiest in the world, had previously said it would keep…
Rome, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The coronavirus pandemic has claimed over 25,000 lives in locked-down Italy, bringing the total number of active infections, fatalities and recoveries so far to 187,327, according to the latest data released…
Rome, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Potential COVID-19 vaccines being developed by two private research laboratories outside of Rome could enter into a testing phase as soon as in September, according to information from the two companies….
Cairo, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Turkey climbed to 98,674 on Wednesday and the death toll reached 2,376. Meanwhile, Iran confirmed 1,194 new cases, bringing the total number to 85,996. Turkey…
London, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the UK have been speaking about their projects. Professor Sarah Gilbert is head of a team at the University of…
Kolkata, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Inter-ministerial central team has written to the West Bengal government seeking details about the protocol being followed by the state in carrying out COVID-19 tests and whether it was doing…
Kiev, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police have stopped people going in and out of the Ukrainian town of Pochayiv after an outbreak at one of the largest Orthodox monasteries in Eastern Europe. Dozens of people including…
New Delhi, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has now taken the initiative of distributing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to health workers as well. The VHP on Wednesday distributed 400 PPE kits to…
Bengaluru, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala promulgated an Ordinance to punish offenders of healthcare warriors, fighting the coronavirus pandemic in the southern state, an official said on Wednesday. “The Governor passed the Karnataka…
The virus will be with us for a long time: WHO Geneva, April 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the coronavirus continues to be extremely dangerous and will remain for…
London, April 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The UK should not expect a “sudden” decline in the number of coronavirus cases and removing the restrictions too soon could lead to a second wave of cases, the government said…
Bengaluru, April 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the directive of Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, the state health department will organise a two-day medical check-up camp for city journalists, especially those on the frontline covering the coronavirus…
New Delhi, April 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Full service carrier Vistara has deployed its newly-inducted Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to transport relief material, medical supplies and essential commercial goods during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The airline said…