As the US continues to battle against the virus, a new model suggests there could be at least 50,000 to 300,000 deaths in the country by mid-March. The United States is the worst-hit country due to the virus with over 853,950 fatalities and 67 coronavirus cases.

Omicron wave: 50,000 to 300,000 more deaths in US by March, model predicts

Vietnam authorities deployed soldiers on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to enforce lockdown amid rise in coronavirus cases in the country. Health officials say the Delta variant has been responsible for the rise in cases with movement restrictions imposed in Ho Chi Minh City last month.

Troops deployed in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City to enforce lockdown amid virus surge

Indonesia on Thursday announced it will be imposing emergency measures until July 20 amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country. "This situation has forced us to take stricter steps.

Indonesia imposes emergency restrictions amid virus surge