China showed signs of moving back to their Zero Covid policy as tough restrictions were imposed on the economic center of Guangzhou. The significant southern Chinese city announced that all schools and restaurants will be closed in order to control the sudden rise in COVID-19 infections.

China imposes new restrictions in commercial hub Guangzhou amid rising Covid cases

Have you managed to avoid Covid-19 infection? If yes, you could be of great help to scientists. They're looking for 'super-dodgers' who've never been infected. How's that even possible? Is it luck or super immunity? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas Plus: Why scientists are looking for Super-dodgers

Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla confirmed on Thursday that the company had stopped making new Covid-19 vaccines back in December 2021 and also had to dump at least 100 million doses after they expired.

India: Vaccine maker SII forced to destroy 100 million doses of expired Covid vaccine

A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively.

People's lack of exercise can cost global govts $27bn a year by 2030, WHO warns

Some people made a fortune during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pharmaceutical, e-commerce & gaming industries among others say record growth. But now the COVID Billionaires are losing their fortunes at an astonishing pace. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | The Rise & Fall of COVID Billionaires

Despite its disappointing trial earlier, AstraZeneca, a nasal vaccine to treat Covid is said to have a powerful future, experts say. China last month became the first country to approve the nasal vaccine.

Covid: Despite disappointing results, researchers still hope for AstraZeneca nasal vaccine

The health department of India's southern state Maharashtra has raised an alert over coronavirus (COVID-19) cases that may increase after the detection of new variants like BA.

COVID-19: Multiple variants dominate the world. What will happen next?

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 got underway on Sunday (October 16) with Namibia pulling off an upset against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament.

ICC to allow players who test positive for COVID-19 to play matches in T20 World Cup 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is currently under control in the United States but Dr Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, has urged the government to not be “complacent”.

Anthony Fauci urges US to 'not be complacent' in fight against long Covid

When President Xi Jinping kicked off China's five-yearly Communist Party Congress on Sunday (October 17), he defended the zero-Covid approach adopted by the nation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

COVID-19 in China: Almost one mlillion people in iPhone manufacturing hub ordered to stay in lockdown

Pope Francis said that reform in the United Nations is "more than obvious" after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, which caused global fuel and food crises.

Pope believes need to reform United Nations 'more than obvious' after Covid pandemic and Ukraine war

Babies were affected by COVID lockdowns, according to a study by Irish doctors. They say there is a noticeable variation in the time it took lockdown babies to reach growth milestones. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: New study on "lockdown babies"

China is once again on high alert as the number of COVID-19 cases have increased significantly in the past few days. Shanghai, a part of China which saw tough lockdowns earlier this year, has already reported 38 new infections and the authorities have decided to once again impose restrictions.

Shanghai imposes fresh restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

United States has approved updated COVID-19 booster shots which specifically target the Omicron variant in children under the age of 18 years. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday that it has authorised one shot from Pfizer-BioNTech and one from Moderna.

United States approves COVID-19 Omicron vaccine for children as young as 5

Oil slid more than 2% on Tuesday, extending losses of nearly 2% in the previous session, as recession fears and a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in China raised concern over global demand.

Oil prices fall more than two per cent on recession and China COVID-19 fears

The hopes for using Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine as a nasal spray have come to a halt after it performed poorly in its first clinical tests. The result has led the scientists to drop the idea of using the spray in its current form, and its device.

COVID-19: Oxford nasal spray vaccine fails its first clinical test, say researchers 

Away from office hullabaloo, work from home (WFH) became the new normal during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Employees across the globe were forced to stay at home to follow safety measures.

Done with work from home? Working from pubs can become new normal for Britons

A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake.

Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

Hong Kong is easing Covid-19 rules for airline pilots and crew members. Flight attendants will no longer be needed to isolate themselves in hotels while staying in the territory.

World Business Watch: Hong Kong scraps quarantine rules for airline pilots and crew members

As a further loosening of coronavirus (COVID-19) social-distancing restrictions that industry players and residents have been lobbying for, Hong Kong will increase the cap on restaurant dining to 12 people per table and also eliminate a restriction on cruises from October 6.

COVID-19: Hong Kong will ease social distancing rules from October 6

The COVID-19 pandemic is somewhat under control in China at the moment, but the country is still feeling the negative impact it had on the economy. According to South China Morning Post, overseas investment has gone down by 20.

Chinese economy continues to struggle amid 'erratic' policies and decisions

Australia will end the mandatory five-day home quarantine for COVID-infected people on Oct. 14, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, even as some doctors warned the move would put the public at risk.

Australia ends mandatory Covid isolation period as it moves beyond 'emergency phase'

Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement on Thursday.

World Cup fans must show negative COVID-19 test regardless of vaccine status: Qatar

Taiwan will end its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals from Oct. 13 and welcome tourists back, the government said on Thursday, completing a major step on its plan to re-open to the outside world.

Taiwan to end COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals, welcome back tourists

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