The world's biggest gambling hub Macau began its second day of mass COVID-19 testing on Monday after dozens of locally transmitted cases were discovered over the weekend, with most businesses shut but casinos remaining open.

Macau shuts most businesses amid Covid outbreak, casinos stay open

India recorded 12,899 new Covid cases and 15 deaths on Sunday (June 19). The total number of infections reached 4,32,96,692 with 72,424 active cases and the death toll rose to 5,24,855 as per the figures updated by the Union Health Ministry.

COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases and 15 deaths

A lot of people were not happy with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida saying that the state will not order or distribute COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5.

Florida doctors can order COVID-19 shots for children under 5, says White House

North Korea announced that it is dealing with an intestinal sickness outbreak adding to the ongoing Covid-19 strain. Experts suggest that the sickness could be typhoid or cholera. North Korea did not reveal the number of patients in the latest sickness.

North Korea’s new outbreak amid ongoing Covid-19 ‘fever’ cases

The United States has approved Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines for children as young as six months. The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorisation Friday (June 17) for the use of Pfizer and Moderna jabs in the youngest children.

COVID-19: US approves Pfizer and Moderna jabs for kids as young as 6 months

After captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand batter Devon Conway has also tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the third Test match against England on June 23 in Leeds, New Zealand Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday.

NZ opener Devon Conway tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of final Test vs England

In the last 24 hours, India has registered 8,822 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of COVID-19 infections to 4,32,45,517. According to the Health Ministry, India's active COVID-19 caseload is now at 53,637.

Covid-19: India logs 8,822 new cases, highest daily count in 3 months

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 - his second bout with the illness this year - but that he was feeling OK and isolating, per health guidelines.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID after Americas summit

Oil prices rose about 1 dollar in volatile trade on Tuesday as tight global supplies outweighed worries that fuel demand would be hit by a possible recession and fresh COVID-19 curbs in China.

Oil prices rise as tight supply counters China COVID, recession worries

Oil prices dropped more than 2 dollars on Monday as a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in Beijing dashed hopes for a rapid pick-up in China's fuel demand, while worries about global inflation and sluggish economic growth further depressed the market.

Oil falls on Beijing's COVID-19 warning and inflation concerns

Staff reviewers of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Sunday that Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccines were safe and effective for children from ages 6 months to 4 years.

Pfizer COVID vaccines are safe for small children, says FDA staff

Sonia Gandhi, the President of the Indian National Congress (INC), was admitted to a hospital for treatment on Sunday (June 12). Last week, she tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in New Delhi due to Covid-related issues, currently stable

US scientists with the Food and Drug Administration said in a new analysis of data released on Friday that Moderna's coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective for young children and infants.

Covid-19: Moderna vaccine effective and safe for kids under the age of 5, says FDA

In the last 24 hours, India has seen 7,240 new instances of the novel coronavirus, including 8 deaths as a result of the infection. According to data released by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday (June 9), the country experienced 3,591 discharges in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total recovery rate to roughly 98.

Covid-19: India sees biggest spike since March, reports 7240 cases in 24 hours

Moderna on Wednesday (June 8) announced that a new vaccine targetting both the original coronavirus (COVID-19) and highly transmissible Omicron strains produced a better immune response.

COVID-19: Moderna announces positive results for Omicron vaccine

After cases started declining, the Chinese capital city Beijing is easing coronavirus (COVID-19) measures which were imposed under its zero Covid policy. Due to the rise in Covid cases, China forced a zero-Covid strategy of hard lockdowns, mass testing and long quarantine periods.

COVID-19: Morning rush resumes after Beijing reopens schools and workplaces as curbs ease

India on Monday (June 6) registered 4,518 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the last 24 hours, Union Health Ministry's data revealed. A day before, the count was 4,270.

COVID-19: India registers 4,518 fresh cases, 9 deaths in 24 hrs; tally above 4k-mark for second day

The Indian Health Ministry has warned of a slight Covid-19 surge in the last week, with Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writing to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, urging them to use a risk-assessment-based approach in public health responses to avoid losing the gains made so far in the pandemic fight.

Covid-19: Indian govt suspects possibility of localised spread of infection, writes to five States 

Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in Shanghai after cases went down but authorities refuse to admit that a lockdown was imposed in the city. Students find themselves in the depth of mass testing and relying on universities for food and supplies.

Covid: Shanghai refuses to admit imposing ‘lockdown’ after lifting 2-month long curbs

Indian-origin man in Singapore pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching coronavirus (COVID-19) safety measures during last year's New Year celebrations, India-based news agency PTI reported on Wednesday (June 1) citing The Straits Times newspaper.

A Spiderman? Indian-origin man fined for flouting Covid rules in Singapore

In pics - Shanghai starts coming back to life after two-month long lockdown

A man in Beijing is facing a criminal investigation after he reportedly breached compulsory home isolation and later tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). On Sunday (May 29), officials said that the man in his 40s did not follow the requirement to isolate.

Thousands forced to quarantine after Beijing man breaks COVID-19 rules

Monkeypox outbreaks: A list of countries that recorded cases recently. Will it be like COVID-19 pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill but with a huge amount of the world’s population getting vaccinated, it looks like the journey towards normalcy has already started.

Was monkeypox already circulating in UK? Scientists have interesting answers

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