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IIT mathematic model predicts 14.57 million Covid cases in India by January
misanThe IIT researchers have constructed a universal epidemic curve for covid-19 using the epidemic curves for eight nations –France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany As the number of covid-19 cases in India crossed the milestone of 8 ...
Experts and stakeholders review Lao PDR’s response to COVID-19 pandemic and discuss priority actions for 2021
riyanaOn 21 and 22 October senior officials and experts from across government met key international partners and NGOs to review Lao PDR’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They found much to praise in the government’s response to the pandemic so ...
ADB, UNICEF and WHO provide medical supplies to Tonga for COVID-19 response.
babinPersonal protective equipment and other essential medical equipment provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) with ADB funding support, the World Health Organization (WHO), and transported by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) were today delivered to the ...
CHRIS MORRIS AND HARDIK PANDYA REPRIMANDED FOR CODE OF CONDUCT BREACH
morganChris Morris, the Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder, has been reprimanded for breaching the Dream11 Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Mumbai Indians at Abu Dhabi. Mr Morris admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.5 ...
U.S. reports over 73,000 new COVID-19 cases; Wisconsin faces “urgent crisis”
misanThe United States has added more than 73,000 new cases to its total coronavirus case count as states nationwide continue to battle a fresh virus surge. Wisconsin’s governor said his state is facing an “urgent crisis.” “There’s no way to sugarcoat it—we ...
Coronavirus: Has the pandemic really peaked in India?
misanA group of India’s top scientists believe so. Their latest mathematical model suggests India passed its peak of reported infections in September and the pandemic can be controlled by February next year. All such models assume the obvious: people will wear masks, ...
Germany’s CDU party delays electing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor once again .
babin30Germany’s largest party has delayed choosing a new leader and the likely successor to Chancellor Angela Markel for a second time. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) had planned a convention in Stuttgart for December but confirmed on Twitter that the “pandemic situation” ...
Turkey’s lira hits another record low as rift with France deepens
rnroniTurkey’s lira sank to yet another record low on Monday as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Turks to boycott of French goods, adding to a mounting list of geopolitical spats increasing investor concerns. Erdogan said Macron has a ...
Coronavirus India Live Updates: 36,410 cases detected Monday, lowest since July 17.
riyanaCoronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News Updates: The 79,46,429 cases included 6,25,857 people who were being treated for the disease and 72,01,070 who had recovered. With 488 additional deaths, the toll rose to 1,19,502. India detected 36,410 cases of the novel ...