Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of the Indian capital New Delhi said that his government is not intending to impose coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown as of now. He said that the Delhi government is attempting is to impose minimum restrictions so livelihoods are not affected.

New Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says 'no plan to impose lockdown' in Indian capital, urges people to not panic

"My name is Kovid and I'm not a virus": This witty Twitter bio is of a 31-year-old Indian entrepreneur Kovid Kapoor, who has become an internet sensation just because of his name.

'I am not Covid virus': This Indian entrepreneur is now an internet sensation, find out why

Coronavirus pandemic has forced numerous people to take drastic measures in the last two years. But the decision taken by Norway is the next level. Well, we are not kidding, the recruits in the country have been told to return their underwear after completing military service as the army has been facing supply issues due to the pandemic.

'Return underwear’, Norway army tells outgoing recruits as COVID-19 pandemic hits supplies

After a pregnant woman reportedly lost her unborn baby due to COVID-19 restrictions that delayed her admittance into a Xi'an hospital, Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan warned on Thursday that medical facilities should prioritise providing treatment and that no patient should be turned away for any reason.

‘Deeply ashamed’: Chinese vice-premier says no patient should be turned away over COVID-19 restrictions

Paramount+ series 'Star Trek: Picard' production has been suspended after the cast and crew of the team tested positive for Covid-19. Sources say more than 50 members of the large production tested positive, which was the first day of work after the Christmas break.

'Star Trek: Picard’ production paused after 50 test positive for Covid-19

As Los Angeles grapples with the virus wave, a child tested positive for "flurona". The family of the child had visited Mexico, US authorities said. It is the first case of "flurona" detected in Los Angeles.

Child in Los Angeles detected with 'flurona'; what are the symptoms?

Ireland will no longer require vaccinated travelling and arriving travellers to present a negative COVID test report. The change will take effect today. Unvaccinated travellers will still be required to show a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.

Ireland won't require COVID-19 test report from vaccinated travellers

Globally, about 294 million people have been infected with the coronavirus, with more than 5.8 million deaths. Since the first cases were discovered in central China in December 2019, infections have been reported in over 210 countries and territories.

'Mystery of long COVID-19 is solved! This scientist believes so

Even as Covid cases due to Omicron variant have surged, global as well as India's own domestic diplomatic engagements have been impacted. Several events have been postponed and cancelled.

Omicron crisis: Indian as well as global diplomatic engagements impacted

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will miss Friday`s FA Cup third-round match away to fourth-tier Swindon Town after testing positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola to sit out of Man City's FA Cup clash against Swindon Town after positive COVID test

Argentina's captain and Paris Saint Germain's superstar Lionel Messi has tested negative for the Covid-19 infection and returned to Paris. For the unversed, the 34-year-old footballer had tested positive along with three other PSG players (Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala) ahead of the club's French Cup face-off against Vannes on January 2.

Lionel Messi returns to Paris after testing negative for Covid-19; to resume training in coming days

More than 100 passengers, travelling from Italy to India have been tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on arrival on Thursday (January 6), India-based news agency ANI reported citing the government officials.

India: 125 passengers on charter flight from Italy to Amritsar test positive for COVID-19

Amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a night curfew (from 10pm to 5am) across the state starting from Thursday (6th Jan) and a full lockdown on Sundays.

COVID-19: Night curfew in Tamil Nadu from January 6; full lockdown on Sundays 

After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly, his four family members including daughter Sana Ganguly have been tested positive for COVID-19.

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly's daughter, 3 other family members test positive for Covid-19

In China, three cases of Covid 19 were enough for the Chinese authorities to lock down an entire city of almost 1.2 million people. Now in China's Yuzhou city, people are being confined to their homes in a bid to mitigate the recent local Covid 19 outbreak.

China: Over 1.2 Million residents in Yuzhou city ordered not to leave home

Barcelona players Ferran Torres and Pedri tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, the latest cases confirmed by the club after an outbreak at the LaLiga side. "The first team players Pedri and Ferran Torres have tested positive for COVID-19.

Ferran Torres and Pedri latest to test positive for COVID-19 as Barcelona deal with virus outbreak

Worries of food shortages have led to some residents of Xian, the Chinese city under Covid lockdown resorting to barter to secure essential supplies, as per BBC.

Residents in Chinese city under Covid lockdown resort to barter to secure food

Sri Lanka may be on a brink of bankruptcy as the island country faces an acute financial crisis topped by a blow to a food supply. As 2022 begins, Sri Lanka is looking to face record-high inflation, financial crisis, exorbitant food prices, humanitarian crisis, and pandemic-induced disruptions. The Sri Lankan government had decided to temporarily ban the use of chemical fertilizers in May 2021. The ban led to protest by farmers ultimately leading to a drastic drop in cultivation in Sri Lanka. Moreover, long queues were seen outside shops for bare necessities lie milk, sugar, and rice. Also, several shops in the markets were shut. Opposition MP Harsha de Silva told Sri Lankan parliament that the country would go bankrupt.

Sri Lanka may go bankrupt in 2022? From financial to food crisis Sri Lanka’s woes amid Covid

A recent survey on coronavirus (COVID-19) showed that 28 per cent of Pakistanis think that the pandemic had already come to an end, as reported by Pakistan-based media outlet The Dawn.

Survey shows 28 per cent Pakistanis think that COVID-19 pandemic has ended

For the Chinese city of Xi'an 2022 is not much different from 2020. The city of 13 million is under a lockdown as it became the latest epicenter of covid-19 in mainland china. In the latest china has removed two senior officials in Xi'an a move to bolster the city's covid-19 response.

China sacks two officials in Xi'an to bolster the city's covid-19 response

The United States reported evidence of transfer of coronavirus (COVID-19) from humans to wild white-tailed deer, with subsequent spread of the virus among deer. After the US, Canada also found confirmed cases of coronavirus in wildlife, in three white-tailed deer.

Prolonged pandemic? Research sheds light on implications of transfer of COVID-19 from humans to wildlife

From independent online publication Citizen News closure in Hong Kong to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's health update as he has been admitted to the hospital after he experienced abdominal pain.

Top 10 World News: Third news company shutters in Hong Kong, Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised and more

Amid a rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases globally fuelled by the Omicron variant, scientists and experts are working to analyse the immune escape potential. After the initial examination, it was said that Omicron is the most worrying Covid variant since delta with a large number of mutations.

COVID-19: Are these new symptoms of Omicron variant? Experts weigh in

Brazilian World Cup-winner Ronaldo tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, forcing him to cancel his appearance at celebrations for the 101st anniversary of his first-ever team, Cruzeiro, the club said.

Brazil's legend and World Cup-winner Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19

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