WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of COVID-19

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GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. “We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol transmission as one of … Read more

Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

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SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, adding in a television interview that he was in good health despite running a fever. The right-wing populist, who has played down the severity of the virus which he has called a “little flu,” took the test on Monday … Read more

200% increase in cyber incidents in two months, but not attributable to China: Official

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Mumbai: There has been a 200 per cent rise in cyber incidents in India in the last two months, but those cannot be blamed to Chinese actors, chief information security officer in the Prime Minister’s Office, Gulshan Rai, said on Monday. He, instead, blamed a shift in the service sector to work from home (WFH) … Read more

We must aim to achieve industry leading growth: Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte wrote to staff

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BENGALURU: Wipro chief executive officer Thierry Delaporte said the company would aim to achieve industry leading growth and strive for improvement in all spheres despite the short-term challenges. “Despite the immediate challenges, I have no doubt that we will emerge stronger. We must strive for improvement in all spheres and aim to achieve industry leading … Read more