Russia reports 10,899 new coronavirus cases, surpasses UK tally

Russia reports 10,899 new coronavirus cases, surpasses UK tally
Reuters: Health
Russia on Tuesday reported 10,899 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total past that of Britain to 232,243, the third highest total worldwide.


Spain orders two-week quarantine for all overseas travellers from May 15

Spain orders two-week quarantine for all overseas travellers from May 15
Reuters: Health
The Spanish government ordered a two-week quarantine for all overseas travellers coming to the country from May 15 in a bid to curb the spreading of the novel coronavirus in the country.


Singapore's health ministry confirms 884 new coronavirus cases

Singapore's health ministry confirms 884 new coronavirus cases
Reuters: Health
Singapore's health ministry said on Tuesday it had confirmed another 884 coronavirus cases, taking the city-state's tally of infections to 24,671.


UP makes out case for central nod for pharma hub

UP makes out case for central nod for pharma hub India is at the third spot in drug manufacturing in the world. It is dependent on China for raw material/basic salts for certain drugs, ranging from 80 to 100 percent in certain cases. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Latest on the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus

Latest on the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus
Reuters: Health
More than 3.89 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 269,840 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of 1248 GMT on Friday.


Thailand reports two new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand reports two new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Reuters: Health
Thailand on Tuesday reported two new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing the total to 3,017 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in January.


Japan to approve its first coronavirus antigen test kits on Wednesday

Japan to approve its first coronavirus antigen test kits on Wednesday
Reuters: Health
Japan plans to approve its first coronavirus antigen testing kits on Wednesday, a health ministry official said, in a move to boost the number of diagnostic tests available to battle the pandemic.