The foreign ministers of South Korea and China have pledged to work together to advance bilateral ties and tackle regional and global issues -- including stalled nuclear talks involving North Korea and the coronavirus pandemic.

Diplomats from Seoul and Beijing vow to work on North Korea, COVID-19

Preliminary results on the AstraZeneca vaccine were based on a total of 131 COVID-19 cases in a study involving 11,636 participants.

AstraZeneca defends dosing error in covid-19 vaccine trial

WION Fineprint: How did a smaller dose prove more effective?

Joe Biden has expressed optimism about America’s future in 2021. With COVID-19 cases surging nationwide, Biden has acknowledged the severity of the pandemic.

Joe Biden addresses on thanksgiving-eve

As countries compete in the vaccine race, they are all leaning on India for the vaccine supplies. India holds the key to vaccine manufacturing - and unlike some countries, India is not prioritising profit over the health of billions. WION's Molly Gambhir has the details.

Gravitas: Wuhan Vaccine: The World turns to India

Some people in Japan can now protect themselves against the novel coronavirus in luxurious style with opulent masks adorned with diamonds and pearls for a million yen ($9,600) each.

Of Japan and its opulent face masks

Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn't been vaccinated against the coronavirus yet, months after his daughter's inoculation. Putin had, months ago, announced his country's Sputnik V as the "world's first" approved Covid-19 vaccine and said his own daughter had taken it.

Putin still hasn't taken Russia's vaccine, months after daughter's inoculation

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that a total of 1.24 lakh new beds were added to 1,426 hospitals in the state. Participating in a virtual meeting held by Modi with chief ministers of states witnessing a spike in the COVID-19 cases, Vijayan informed him about the steps taken by Kerala in containing the COVID-19.

1.24 lakh beds added to 1,426 hospitals: Kerala CM to PM Modi

Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients is being used across the world in hopes of treating serious cases of coronavirus. Data from a clinical trial in Argentina claims that using blood plasma of coronavirus survivors in severe cases of pneumonia triggered by the virus exhibited very little benefit.

Does plasma therapy help coronavirus patients? This study reveals shocking results

COVID-19 case continue to rise in the United States. Americans are left with the no option but to stay put during Thanksgiving. As many Americans brace themselves for a rather lonely holiday season ahead, restaurants are now finding ways to bring them the much needed joy.

American restaurants step up to help people cheer up during Thanksgiving as COVID cases surge

Which vaccine candidates are frontrunners? When will you be able to take a shot? Do the vaccines work for everyone? How long does the immunity last? Will the vaccines have any long-term side effects? WION's Molly Gambhir answers some frequently asked questions on vaccines.

Gravitas: Vaccine FAQs: Your every question answered

The national capital has reported a death rate of 1.58 per cent among Covid-19 patients as compared to the national fatality rate of 1.48 per cent. The Government of Delhi on Monday attributed the high COVID-19 death rate in the city to the pollution caused by stubble-burning and expected a downtrend in it in the next two-three weeks.

Covid-19 deaths in Delhi due to stubble burning says Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Almost after eight months, 221 people who were stranded in Pakistan due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown returned to India on Monday. "Out of the total passengers, 135 are NORI (No Obligation to Return to India) visa holders, 11 are Pakistan nationals and 75 Indians.

221 people stranded in Pakistan amid COVID lockdown return to India

AstraZeneca has announced that its vaccine candidate has shown an average efficacy of about 70% , The vaccine candidate has been developed along with the Oxford. The potential vaccine against the novel coronavirus maybe around 90 percent effective, the company said citing interim analysis of results from late-stage clinical trials.

Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine shows 70% efficacy

Last week, in the midst of a worsening pandemic came a rare bright spot: Pfizer and Moderna announced that their vaccines were 90% effective or better against COVID-19.

What to know about California’s vaccine rollout

Three percent. It is the most important number in New York City right now, a critical threshold that triggers restrictions by state and local governments in response to the coronavirus.

New York City hit a 3% positive test rate. Or did it?

The potential vaccine against the novel coronavirus maybe around 90 percent effective, the company said citing interim analysis of results from late-stage clinical trials.

Oxford, AstraZeneca say their candidate prevents average 70% people from getting COVID

“The third wave of COVID-19 outbreaks is increasingly in full swing,” Health Minister Park Neung-hoo told a briefing.

South Korea to close bars, restrict restaurants amid coronavirus spike

How much can a person take? Apparently, a lot! A charity worker from Britain in India went through a lot. After surviving COVID-19, dengue, and malaria, Ian Jones did not expect any more hurdles.

British man in India survives cobra bite after recovering from COVID-19, dengue, malaria

The UN children’s agency - UNICEF on Monday said that it intends to ship 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries in 2021 in what it’s touting as a “mammoth operation”.

UNICEF to ship 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries next year

Britain’s AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 90% effective without any serious side effects.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 70% effective

The United States in the midst of the worst coronavirus wave the country has seen. Even before November is over, the country has seen more COVID-19 cases than any other month during the pandemic: Between November 1 and 22, over 3 million new cases of coronavirus were recorded, as per data from Johns Hopkins University.

US sees record number of coronavirus hospitalisations for 12th day in a row

The Oxford University and British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca have announced on Monday that their vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 70% effective under one dosing regimen.

Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is 70% effective

Leaders of the 20 biggest economies on Saturday vowed to ensure a fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and tests around the world and do what was needed to support poorer countries struggling to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

G20 leaders seek to help poorest nations in post-COVID world

covid-19-0

Covid 19, News on Covid 19, stories on Covid 19, articles on Covid 19, Covid 19 stories at Wion, Covid 19 news, Covid 19 latest news

covid 19-0