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Coronavirus case count tops 5.7 million, says WHO
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 30 (Sputnik/ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that the overall number of coronavirus cases globally is at more than 5.7 million, with over 357,000 dying from the disease.
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ESPRESSO confirms presence of an Earth around the nearest star
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 28 (ANI): The existence of a planet the size of Earth around the closest star in the solar system, Proxima Centauri, has been confirmed by an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE).
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Coronavirus global death toll surpasses 349,000, case count nears 5.5 mill
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 28 (ANI): The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has risen over the past 24 hours by 5,581 to 349,095, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily situation report.
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FIFA, WHO launch #SafeHome campaign to help domestic violence victims amid
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], May 28 (ANI): FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission have joined forces to launch the #SafeHome campaign to support women and children at risk of domestic violence.
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Global coronavirus count tops 5.4 million with over 343,000 deaths
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 27 (Sputnik/ANI): The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide has increased by nearly 100,000 over the past 24 hours to surpass 5.4 million, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
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WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 26 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that countries seeing a decline in COVID-19 infections could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak.
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Global coronavirus count surpasses 5.3 million, toll over 342,000
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 26 (Sputnik/ANI): The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the globe has surpassed 5.3 million, while the global toll is more than 342,000, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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WHO temporarily suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 26 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday (local time) temporarily suspended the clinical trial of malarial drug hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of coronavirus.
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International Hockey Federation expresses grief over demise of Balbir Sing
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 25 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday expressed grief over the demise of legendary player Balbir Singh, who passed away this morning at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues.
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International competition can resume only after COVID-19 vaccine is develo
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 20 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation in its five-stage process, devised for the resumption of the game at different levels, has said that "trans-continental competition" will be played only after a vaccine is developed to cure the coronavirus.
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Have always dreamt of representing India, says Sandesh Jhingan
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], May 20 (ANI): India's centre-back Sandesh Jhingan has said that many Asian kids want to play for European football clubs, but he always dreamt of representing the country.
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IATA outlines layered approach for airline industry re-start
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 20 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released details of its proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for re-starting passenger flights amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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