India COVID-19 deaths cross 7,000-mark, cases surpass 250,000

Jun 8,2020
The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 pandemic in India crossed the 7,000-mark, reaching 7,135 on Monday, as the total number of cases surpassed 250,000, reaching 256,611, said the latest data issued by the health ministry.
Brazil stops reporting coronavirus totals
Jun 08
Brazil's government has stopped reporting the total number of coronavirus infections and deaths in the country. Critics say the move is an attempt to cover up the seriousness of the pandemic.
Iran won't curb businesses as infections rise
Jun 08
The Iranian government says it has no choice but to keep its economy going despite a recent new wave of coronavirus infections.
U.S. special envoy, Pakistani army chief discuss Afghan peace process
Jun 08

Virus patients with high blood pressure twice as likely to die: study
Jun 08
Patients with high blood pressure admitted to hospital with coronavirus infections are twice as likely to die as those without the condition, researchers said on Friday.
California says film, TV production can resume June 12
Jun 06
California will allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12 if conditions permit after months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the governor's office said Friday.
More than 900 US virus deaths in past 24 hours: tracker
Jun 06
The coronavirus pandemic killed 922 people in the United States in the past 24 hours, according to figures released Friday by Johns Hopkins University.