China, a country where the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019, is facing a surge in cases again as now the nation has reported two deaths on Saturday (March 19), its first in more than a year.

China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year

A new COVID-19 variant was first found in Israel and now, it has spread to several other countries including Cambodia, India, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.

Everything we know about new COVID-19 variant found in multiple countries

The Israeli health ministry has said that they have found two people who were apparently carrying a coronavirus (COVID-19) strain that combined the original Omicron and the so-called "stealth" BA.

Israel reports new coronavirus variant

The US second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, has tested positive for Covid-19, but his wife Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative, the White House said Tuesday. The news was the latest sign that the coronavirus continues to spread, even among some of the most carefully shielded members of the Washington elite.

US second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

South Korea reported more than 400,000 COVID-19 cases – the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic – on Wednesday. The latest wave of infections is fueled by the Omicron variant but the government believes that they are nearing the peak of the ongoing Omicron wave.

South Korea reports more than 400,000 COVID-19 cases amid Omicron wave

India has expanded its covid-19 vaccination coverage and started inoculating children between the age of 12 and 14 years. The vaccine to be administered to this age group would be Corbevax.

India begins vaccination for 12-14 age group, Booster shots for all above 60

In India, the Jammu and Kashmir government today kickstarted the vaccination drive for children between the age group of 12-14 years. The government said 360, 000 children are to be vaccinated in the Kashmir Valley.

Jammu and Kashmir: Covid vaccination drive kick starts for children in the age group of 12-14 years

The French government has rolled back most covid19 curbs, ending mass mandates in most public places and allowing the unvaccinated into bars, restaurants and cinemas.

France lifts Covid-19 restrictions on unvaccinated just before Presidential polls

In China, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019 and subsequently spread worldwide. The country is again witnessing a surge in cases as the nation has reported more local symptomatic Covid cases so far this year than it recorded in all of 2021.

China sees multiple COVID-19 outbreaks driven by 'stealth omicron'. Should the world be wary?

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells as COVID-19 regulations 'won't be changing'

Some 44 million South Koreans headed to polls to elect their next president on Wednesday after a campaign marked by surprises, scandals and smears. The winner will face mounting challenges including handling South Korea`s worst wave of COVID-19 infections, deepening inequality and surging housing prices that have strained Asia`s fourth-largest economy, and the ever-present threat of North Korea.

South Korea votes for new leader to tackle COVID-19, soaring house prices, inequality

UK's Queen Elizabeth II met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Windsor Castle on Monday (March 7) in her first official in-person appearance since catching coronavirus (COVID-19), with a subtle tribute to Ukraine.

UK's Queen meets Canada's PM in first in-person meeting since catching Covid; pays tribute to Ukraine

The FIH Hockey Pro League matches between India and Germany (Men), have been postponed due to a high number of COVID-19 cases affecting the German team. The matches were scheduled to be played on March 12, 13 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

FIH Pro League: Matches between India, Germany postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak in German camp

Western Australia on Thursday (March 3) became the last state in the country to lift border restrictions as the nation is now fully open to vaccinated travellers.

COVID-19: Western Australia ends closures as the country fully opens to travel

Pakistan have been handed a huge blow ahead of the start of their three-match Test series against Australia at home as fast bowler Haris Rauf has tested positive for COVID-19.

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Test series against Australia

Popular K-pop band Blackpink singer Rose has tested positive for COVID-19. Following her diagnosis, on February 28, YG Entertainment released the statement and added the group's other three members--Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa--have all tested negative.

Blackpink's Rose tests Covid-19 positive, cancels overseas tour

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded the lifting of all remaining Covid restrictions in England. Johnson announced details of his government's plan for 'living with covid-19' in the parliament by treating it like any other transmissible illness such as flu.

UK PM Boris Johnson announces details of 'living with Covid plan'

After nearly two years of strict coronavirus (COVID-19) measures on international travel and lockdown, Australia on Monday (February 21) fully reopened its international borders to those who are jabbed against the deadly virus.

After months of COVID-19 closure, Australia fully reopens borders to international visitors

As Hong Kong battles a surge in Covid-19 cases, the government announced that the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal would be turned into a dedicated coronavirus facility with 1,000 beds to mitigate overburdened public hospitals.

Hong Kong turning old airport into Covid-19 isolation facility

Queen Elizabeth, 95, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is having moderate symptoms, although Buckingham Palace stated on Sunday that she expected to undertake light duties this week.

Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19: Buckingham Palace

The streets of San Francisco, California on Saturday (February 19) witnessed people enjoying and celebrating the city's annual Lunar New Year parade after a hiatus last year.

Chinese New Year parade returns to San Francisco after COVID-19 hiatus

The economies around the world are looking forward to reopening after facing the repercussions of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past two years. The pandemic has impacted the world immensely and now a new study tells that it is causing mental health issues among patients.

Study highlights risks of mental health outcomes in people with COVID-19

After the IPL mega auction, the focus has now shifted entirely on the forthcoming 15th edition of the cash-rich league. The IPL 2022 edition is set to be held entirely in India.

IPL 2022: BCCI likely to be host 15th edition across 6 venues from March 27 to May 28 - Report

A group of doctors in Israel have said that latest research questions the assumption that the official coronavirus (COVID-19) count in the country is underestimated.

COVID-19: Survey done by Israel doctors finds undetected cases are rare

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