Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. - REUTERSIndia coronavirus cases pass one millionNew Delhi – Coronavirus cases in India passed one million on Friday, official data showed as authorities struggle to check the spread of the deadly pandemic across the world's second-most populous nation. Britain's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said on Thursday that hackers backed by the Russian state had tried to steal Covid-19 vaccine and treatment research from academic and pharmaceutical institutions around the world. Over the past 60 days, Sweden has seen a drastic increase in the number of new cases, but authorities stress that serious Covid-19 cases and associated deaths have declined. - REUTERSIndonesia adds 1 462 new coronavirus infections, 84 new deathsJAKARTA – Indonesia on Friday reported 1 462 new coronavirus infections, bringing total cases to 83 130, its Health Ministry said.

Source: News 24 July 17, 2020 10:26 UTC