Coronavirus hasn't been eliminated, but the world has learnt to live with the virus. New variants keep emerging. Will advanced vaccines stop the infections? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Potential vaccine breakthroughs in 2023

Amid the fourth coronavirus wave scare, we often ask ourselves if contaminated food can spread the COVID-19 infection. Even though there isn't a definite answer for this, new research suggests that the virus can linger on some foods for days and sometimes even weeks.

Can coronavirus spread through food?

China's rising number of COVID-19 cases has sparked the worry that the surge might unleash a new mutant variant of the deadly virus into the world.

Will the latest COVID-19 outbreak in China lead to a potentially dangerous virus mutation?

China said Monday it would retire an app used to track travel to areas with Covid-19 cases, a milestone in the country's rapid turn away from its zero-tolerance coronavirus strategy.

China retires major Covid tracking app as virus rules ease

China is taking baby steps towards easing its stringent zero-covid policy, but this has raised new fears. According to scientists, mainland China faces the risk of more than 2 million deaths if all the curbs are lifted.

WION Fineprint: China faces fear of 2 MN deaths due to COVID

The Chinese economy is bracing for major disruption amid the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases. IMF says China must 'recalibrate' zero-COVID policy. Watch this report.

WION Fineprint: Chinese economy braces for major disruption

Several Chinese cities have been put under a strict lockdown as Beijing is struggling to contain the latest spark in the number of new Covid-19 infections.

China: Beijing under rigid lockdown amid a surge in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in Beijing have doubled. Schools have been forced to shut close amid a rapid rise in cases. Parks and museums have also been shut down.

COVID-19 cases in Beijing double, schools shut amid the rise in cases

Amid the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, China has imposed very strict restrictions all over the affected regions. Now, people break COVID barriers in Haizhu district in protest.

China COVID protests: People break COVID barriers in Haizhu district

Despite a rise in infections, China has eased its COVID policies triggering a rise in stocks and oil prices. Meanwhile, 5 million residents are under lockdown in Guangzhou. Neha Khanna brings you the details

WION Fineprint | China eases COVID restrictions

Amid the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, China has decided to ease restrictions. The quarantine period for travellers has been shortened.

China eases COVID-19 restrictions: Quarantine period for travellers shortened

A new Covid-19 wave appears to be looming over Europe and as winter is arriving public health experts are warning about potential vaccine shortages. Experts also say that there is also confusion over types of vaccines available.

WION Fineprint: Covid hospitalisations in UK jump to 45%

As per reports, UK has registered 95% more covid deaths compared to 2021. While Wales and England have recorded biggest increase in deaths, only north-west UK witnessed decrease in covid deaths.

UK registers 95% more covid deaths compared to 2021

Nearly a million people have been placed under a covid lockdown in the suburb of Wuhan in China. The government has asked residents to stay inside their homes for three days.

Millions put under lockdown again in China; residents told to quarantine for 3 days

China is witnessing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. Despite taking a toll on the local economy, authorities are sticking to the 'Zero-COVID policy'.

China: Omicron variant driving fresh COVID-19 outbreaks

India is witnessing a surge in covid-19 cases. However, there is a slight dip in COVID cases since Saturday. According to the government's data released today, the country recorded over 2,899 new infections in the last 24 hours.

India witnesses a slight dip in COVID cases from Saturday

China is witnessing a massive surge in COVID cases. Fresh COVID curbs were imposed in Beijing. Mainland China has reported 275 new COVID cases.

Mainland China sees surge in COVID cases

After easing curbs, Shanghai is again witnessing a rise in COVID cases. To prevent a new outbreak, Shanghai has decided to conduct mass testing again. Meanwhile, residents stock up food supplies.

Residents stock up food supplies as Shanghai imposes new COVID lockdown curbs

Worsening COVID woes in China have impacted its growth forecast. World Bank has decided to slash China's COVID growth forecast. Meanwhile, Shanghai has reimposed lockdown restrictions amid a surge in cases.

COVID woes worsen in China: World Bank cuts COVID growth forecast

After easing curbs, Shanghai is again witnessing a rise in COVID cases. To prevent a new outbreak, Shanghai has decided to conduct mass testing again.

Shanghai COVID surge: Shanghai to conduct mass testing again

Covid curbs are back in some parts of Shanghai as four new symptomatic cases were reported. Meanwhile, Shanghai has recently emerged from a two-month lockdown last week.

China: Parts of Shanghai impose new lockdown restrictions

India is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases. 4,518 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. 9 COVID-related fatalities were also reported in a day.

India witnesses rise in COVID-19 cases: 4,518 new cases recorded in last 24 hours

China has relaxed COVID restrictions in Beijing. However, residents need to carry around COVID tests for everything even for stepping out.

China relaxes COVID restrictions but residents to carry around COVID tests for everything

China's harsh covid restrictions to ease gradually, but those who want to use public transport must have a negative test report. Residents need to take covid tests for everything.

China's harsh covid restrictions to ease gradually

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