Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday (January 2) confirmed that the star player Lionel Messi has been tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and has entered self-isolation.

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID-19

England men's cricket head coach Chris Silverwood, who was isolated in Melbourne since Thursday, has been tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). He was set to miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney as he was in quarantine after one member of his family returned a positive test.

Ashes: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19, team's training session also cancelled

Jurgen Klopp will miss the crucial Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (January 2) after a suspected positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test, the club informed in a statement.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to miss crucial Chelsea fixture due to suspected positive COVID-19 test

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side's crucial match against Chelsea will go ahead on Sunday despite three new coronavirus cases in his camp as another Premier League fixture was called off.

Jurgen Klopp confident that Liverpool vs Chelsea game will go ahead despite COVID-19 fears

In 2022, Ikea customers will have to pay more when they shop at its stores as the company said that it will increase its prices by an average of nine per cent next due to the ongoing supply and transportation disruptions.

In 2022, Ikea to hike prices by 9 per cent due to supply chain woes

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia will be forced to take measures to eliminate unacceptable threats if the United States and NATO don't respond to Moscow's security proposals.

Top 10 World News: Russia's warning to US, update on Covid hospitalisation among kids in US and more

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus continues to torment several countries in the world, Israel has decided to administer a fourth dose of vaccine to people, who are most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Israel to administer fourth dose of vaccine to most vulnerable to COVID-19

Greece is bringing forward Covid measures initially intended to go in effect in early January and introducing restrictions on hospitality sector from Thursday. The measures have been advanced in light of surge in infections.

Greece advances Omicron restrictions initially meant for January

Popular comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan sold-out Vancouver show is not happening, because of Canada's Covid vaccine mandates. The show was originally set to take place on April 20, but the podcaster pushed the show because he isn't vaccinated and as per the rules, proof of vaccination is mandatory in Canada.

Unvaccinated Joe Rogan reschedules Vancouver show over Covid vaccine mandates

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to broaden eligibility for coronavirus vaccine booster doses Monday, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds to receive third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, according to people familiar with the agency’s deliberations.

FDA plans to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to receive Pfizer boosters

Israel on Thursday received first shipment of Pfizer's anti-Covid pill. Prime Minister Nafatali Bennett hailed it as critical to combat the Omicron threat. "Thanks to our rapid action, the drugs have arrived in Israel quickly and will assist us in getting past the peak of the coming Omicron wave," Bennett said.

First shipment of Pfizer's anti-Covid drug arrives in Israel

Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun COVID-19 testing facilities on Thursday (December 30) by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000 for the first time in the pandemic.

Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge

Thousands of people left messages on the social media account of the late Chinese COVID-19 whistleblower Li Wenliang on the anniversary of the day he learned of possible pneumonia-causing virus cases in Wuhan and shared the information with fellow doctors.

Thousands message late Chinese COVID-19 whistleblower doctor 2 years on

In the previous 24 hours, India has reported 13,154 new COVID-19 cases; the Omicron case count has risen to 961, with 263 instances in Delhi and 252 in Maharashtra.

COVID-19: India reports 13,154 new cases in last 24 hours; Omicron tally rises to 961

Amid a rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases globally, there are calls to ramp up the vaccination process. Also, experts around the world are urging people to get booster shots if they are eligible.

COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson's booster shot effective against severe disease from Omicron, study finds

The Tamil Nadu government has acknowledged the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Chennai city and is ramping up health infrastructure to deal with the surge. According to Health Minister M.

India's Chennai ramping up mass quarantine centres amid surge in COVID-19, says minister

In a baffling mix-up, almost 500 people in Australia received negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test result by a laboratory in Sydney, but actually they tested positive for the virus.

Australia: Hundreds receive false COVID-19 results in Sydney when they were actually tested positive

Many COVID-19 patients have complained that the symptoms or the side effects of the virus sometimes persist for months - it can be a case of long Covid. Long Covid is described when signs and symptoms of the virus last for a few weeks or months after having a confirmed case of COVID-19.

What is long Covid? Study says virus can spread to heart and brain within days, stays for months

As the Omicron variant has rapidly reached nearly every corner of the Earth, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, announced that the nasal vaccination and the world's first DNA vaccine against COVID-19 will be available for inoculation soon.

World's first DNA Covid vaccine from India: Cost, features, other details here

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday (December 28) and was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly under 'close watch' at hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

The national capital on Monday reported 331 new cases of COVID-19, which is the highest single-day spike since the last six months.On June 6, the capital city reported 331 COVID-19 cases.

Delhi reports 331 new COVID-19 cases, highest single day spike in last 6 months

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 25) announced that the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination for children aged 15-18 years will start from January 3.

COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi announces jabs for 15-18 years age group, precautionary dose for frontline workers

Omicron is a new variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) with a large number of mutations. Globally, the scientists weighed in on the new variant and after the initial examination, they indicated that Omicron is the most worrying Covid variant since delta because of its high rate of transmissibility.

What is 'Delmicron'? Is it a new variant or a mutant? All you need to know

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday (December 25) as concerns over the new variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) is gripping India. Experts have warned that a new virus wave might come in the upcoming months, probably February and March.

COVID-19: From vaccination for children to DNA jabs - key takeaways from PM Modi's address

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