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Eli Lilly starts human study of potential COVID-19 treatment

Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday first set of patients have been dosed in an early-stage trial to test its potential treatment for COVID-19, in the world's first study of an antibody treatment against the disease.

Exclusive: Russia to roll out its first approved COVID-19 drug next week

Russia will start giving its first drug approved to treat COVID-19 to patients next week, its state financial backer told Reuters, a move it hopes will ease strains on the health system and speed a return to normal economic life.

Russia's PM says 'grounds for cautious optimism' in coronavirus fight

There are grounds for cautious optimism in Russia about the country's coronavirus outbreak, where the situation remains stable, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday.

Singapore confirms 408 new coronavirus cases on monday: health ministry

Singapore confirmed 408 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its health ministry said, bringing the city-state's tally to 35,292.

Malaysia reports 38 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths

Malaysian health authorities on Monday reported 38 new coronavirus cases, bringing the cumulative total to 7,857 cases.

Monsoon rains arrive on Kerala coast in southwest India: government official

India's annual monsoon arrived on the Kerala coast on Monday, an official at the state-run weather office said, marking the start of the four-month rainy season that is crucial for the country's farm-dependent economy.

Philippines confirms three more deaths from coronavirus, 552 new cases

The Philippine health ministry on Monday reported three new deaths and 552 more confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Indonesia reports 467 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths

Indonesia reported on Monday 467 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 26,940, said Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto.

Armed with disinfectant and admonishments, South Korean robot fights coronavirus spread

A self-driving robot equipped with cameras and an LED screen greets visitors at the lobby in the headquarters of South Korea's largest mobile operator, checking their temperature, dispensing hand sanitiser and disinfecting the floor.

Russia reports 9,035 new coronavirus infections

Russia on Monday reported 9,035 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the nationwide tally of infections to 414,878.

Oxford Biomedica hires French pharma veteran after signing vaccine deal

Gene and cell therapy firm Oxford Biomedica plc said on Monday it had appointed French pharmaceutical industry veteran Roch Doliveux as its non-executive chairman, as it eyes a potentially major role in producing coronavirus vaccine.