American Federal Health shows concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine trial results
AstraZeneca vaccine trial data meant to pave the way for shot’s approval in the US, but officials say it may…
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EU sets out coronavirus passport plan before summer
While tourism-reliant countries have welcomed the move, others caution that such a certificate should be launched when more are vaccinated.
Man imprisoned for coughing at police officers while shouting “corona”
Denmark’s Supreme Court sentenced a man to four months’ imprisonment for coughing at two police officers while shouting “corona”.
Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine not as effective as others
Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 66 percent effective at preventing mild to severe illness and 85 percent against most serious…
Iran starts human trials of Covid vaccine
Iran launched human trials of its vaccine, health officials optimistic about tackling the pandemic in the Middle East’s hardest-hit country.
Chinese Journalist jailed over Wuhan virus reporting
A Chinese court handed a four-year jail term to a citizen-journalist,on grounds of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” her lawyer…
Israel reached agreement with Pfizer,Palestinians left waiting
Israel reached an agreement with Pfizer to supply 8 million doses to cover half its population while Palestinians waits not…
Cross-party group to lead first UK COVID inquiry
Cross-party group organisers are hoping that findings of coronavirus inquiry will be used to inform response to potential second wave.
Britain will not join the EU’s COVID vaccine scheme
Britain has turned down the chance to join a 2.4 billion euro ($2.7 billion) European Union plan to secure advance…
Canadian employees could lose their jobs if they leave Qatar
Canadian employees at a college campus in Qatar feel trapped in the country, because of a new directive from the…
Johnson and Macron demonstrated unusual reality of diplomacy in Covid
Johnson and Macron Standing apart on either side of a strip of red carpet outside 10 Downing Street,demonstrated unusual reality…
Abu Dhabi Health department launches Home Isolation Programme on WhatsApp
Abu Dhabi department of Health in collaboration with Public Health Center launched COVID Home Isolation Program on its verified WhatsApp…
Public health report says Asian and Black more likely to die from COVID
Public health report says Asian and Black people in England are up to 50% more likely to die after being…
Former US president criticises virus response
Former US president Barack Obama tells college graduates the coronavirus pandemic shows many officials ‘aren’t even pretending to be in…
Britain rejects calls to publish detailed data of care-home deaths
Britain declined to disclose number of COVID-19 deaths in individual care homes,as Campaigners for welfare of elderly people calling for…
COVID patients blood thickened,New York doctors try new treatments
COVID patients blood thickening and clotting detected in different organs, New York doctors are now trying new treatments.
WhatsApp tightens its message forwarding limits
WhatsApp has tightened its message forwarding limits by restricting users to sharing forwarded content one chat at a time.
Turkish govt imposes 48-hour curfew in major cities to curb coronavirus
Turkish government has placed restrictions in 31 provinces across the nation but bakeries, pharmacies and health facilities to remain open.
Countries around the world taken drastic measures to curb COVID-19
Countries around the world have taken drastic measures including travel restrictions,border shutdowns in an attempt to curb COVID-19.
Kim govt fires more missiles than ever amid coronavirus pandemic
Kim government ballistic missile tests mark the fourth such launch this month as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus outbreak fear sparks prison riot in Thailand
Coronavirus outbreak rumour sparks prison riot in Buriram lower northeastern Thailand,prisoners broke furniture and smashed windows in jail.