Years after the Covid pandemic devastated the world, a US enquiry has concluded that the coronavirus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. The two-year-long investigation into the outbreak that killed 1.

Wuhan lab leak likely behind Covid pandemic, finds US investigation

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, in a damning revelation, has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine 'Covishield' can, in "very rare cases, cause TTS". TTS or Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome is a rare yet serious condition suffered by some vaccine takers, with symptoms including blood clots and platelet levels.

AstraZeneca Covid vaccine: Court case, rare side effects, admission of guilt, and more. All you need to know

For the first time since its COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out, AstraZeneca has admitted that it can cause a rare side effect. In legal documents submitted to the United Kingdom High Court, the pharmaceutical giant accepted that its COVID-19 vaccine "can, in very rare cases, cause TTS".

AstraZeneca admits in court that its Covid vaccine can ‘in very rare cases, cause TTS’

New research suggests that brain fog experienced by individuals with long Covid may be linked to leaky blood vessels. Scientists suggest that coronavirus disrupts a person's blood-brain barrier, which could be a potential cause of the cognitive issues seen in those with long Covid.

Research finds connection between long Covid brain fog and leaky blood vessels

As respiratory viruses, including flu and the dreaded COVID-19 rise in the United States, New York City has reintroduced indoor mask requirements at all public hospitals.

Mask mandate reinstated in New York City hospitals as COVID-19 cases rise

In the last week of the year 2023, India recorded a 22 per cent rise in COVID-19 cases, with the tally in the past 24 hours nearing the 850 mark for the first time in seven months.

India logs 22% increase in Covid-19 cases

In India's National Capital Region (NCR) after several months, a case of the dreaded coronavirus has come to light. The COVID-19 case, as per a PTI report citing officials, is in Noida, where a 54-year-old man has tested positive.

India: Noida in Uttar Pradesh state reports its first Covid case in months

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (December 6) gave his most explicit apology for his government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the United Kingdom's public COVID-19 inquiry, he said that his government had been too complacent and "vastly underestimated" the risks posed by the deadly virus.

Boris Johnson's apologies over COVID-19 pandemic handling met with signs of 'dead can't hear'. Watch!

A new study has exposed the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 crisis on incarcerated individuals. It revealed that there was a staggering 77 per cent increase in mortality rates within US prisons during 2020.

Study uncovers startling 77% surge in US prison deaths during COVID-19 crisis

Fresh estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that nearly one in 10 COVID-19 cases in the US are from the BA.2.86 variant. As per the CDC's report released on Monday, this is nearly three times the prevalence estimated by the agency just two weeks ago.

CDC reports nearly threefold increase in Covid variant BA.2.86’s prevalence in US

Years after the world battled the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, the genesis of the virus remains unclear. The World Health Organization (WHO) chief has now urged China to offer more information on the origins of the coronavirus.

WHO urges China to reveal information about COVID-19 origins

A committee within the United Nations (UN) has called on wealthy nations, including Britain, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States, to waive the patents on coronavirus vaccines.

UN committee calls on rich nations to waive Covid vaccine patents, cites racial discrimination concerns

China will soon lift the requirement for incoming travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test result. On Monday, (August 28) China announced that starting Wednesday (August 30) inbound travellers to the country will no longer be required to take up a pre-departure antigen test for COVID-19.

China relaxes entry rules: No more predeparture COVID-19 tests for inbound travellers

Moderna, a prominent name in COVID-19 vaccine development, announced on Thursday that preliminary data from an initial study showed that its updated COVID-19 vaccine was effective against the "Eris" and "Fornax" sub-variants.

Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine effective against emerging subvariants Eris and Fornax

The UK government has been unsuccessful in its legal challenge to prevent the Covid inquiry from accessing Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages, diaries, and notebooks in their entirety.

UK govt loses legal battle to prevent Covid inquiry from accessing Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages

Lorelei King, the widow of a former James Bond actor who died in a care home during the Covid pandemic, has expressed her refusal to accept an apology from former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

Widow of James Bond actor accuses former UK Health Minister of misdirecting Covid inquiry

Ashish Jha, the United States White House's point person for the nation's COVID-19 response will, as per reports, resign from his post next week. Quoting the White House, the news agency AP reports that Jha will return to serving as the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.

Biden's Covid czar Ashish Jha to step down as White House Coordinator

Not that long ago, facemasks were the norm during the Covid pandemic. Everywhere you go there were signs reminding you how important these pesky but crucial face coverings are.

Study reveals the one place where you should NEVER go without a face mask

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, is planning to stop tracking the spread of COVID-19 in communities around the country. Since February of last year, the agency was using a colour-coded system to show county-by-county transmission of coronavirus across the US.

As US public health emergency deadline approaches, CDC to stop tracking community Covid numbers

The head of China's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to return to a "scientific, fair" position in tracing the origin of COVID-19.

China CDC warns WHO to maintain ‘scientific, fair’ investigation into Covid origins

Moderna, which has so far charged between around $15 to $26 for a dose of its Covid vaccine, is planning to increase prices and charge as much as $130 per dose. Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders lashed out at this prospective price hike and denounced it as an "unprecedented level of corporate greed" in the pharmaceutical industry.

Moderna under fire for 'unprecedented level of corporate greed,' as it plans to raise Covid vaccine prices

United States President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a bill that requires the release of intelligence on the potential links between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory in Wuhan, China.

President Joe Biden signs law declassifying US intelligence on Covid virus origin

Israel's Health Ministry on Friday reported a new coronavirus variant. Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, this new variant has left the global community flabbergasted.

New Covid variant identified in Israel. Here's all you need to know

World Health Organization (WHO) is updating how it tracks and names Covid variants. As per a statement posted on the international health body's website, it will be updating the working definitions for variants of COVID-19, causing SARS-CoV-2.

As Omicron continues to evolve, WHO updates how it tracks and names new Covid variants