China, where the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was detected in late 2019, is currently registering a new spike in virus cases as concerns loom over the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

COVID-19 concerns in China rise as country reports highest number of cases in four months

The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak by February 3, 2022, claims a modelling study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

IIT-Kanpur study tells when third COVID-19 wave in India may peak

A sweet video of the former United States President Barak Obama's interaction with a little girl at a vaccination centre in the country will make your day. Obama visited the vaccine site in Kimball Elementary School in southeast Washington with Dr Anthony Fauci, who is the White House Chief Medical Advisor.

Watch: Former US President Barak Obama's super cute interaction with small girl about favourite book

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (December 23) chaired a review meeting to assess the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and the country's preparedness amid rising concerns over another wave fueled by the Omicron variant.

As concerns over Omicron variant in India rise, PM Narendra Modi chairs COVID-19 review meeting

Amid increasing concerns over a new coronavirus (COVID-19) wave in India due to the new variant Omicron, which is believed to be highly transmissible, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting on Thursday (December 23) with experts to check the nation's preparedness.

From oxygen supply to Omicron threat: 10 key highlights of PM Narendra Modi's Covid review meeting

In response to rising concerns about COVID-19 instances, the US has stated that for the entire year of 2022, it will exempt the in-person interview requirement for a variety of visa applicants, including H-1B employees and students, many of whom are from India.

Amid COVID-19 surge, US drops personal interviews for H-1B, L-1 Visas for now

“Don’t worry!” you reassure me cheerily between coughs, removing your mask to release a particularly phlegmy one. “It’s not Covid!” To which I say, with tenderness and concern, while also trying not to inhale: Nope.

Please don’t tell me ‘it’s not Covid’ while coughing in my face

Amid a rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide, countries are contemplating strict measures to curb the spread and so as Australia as some states are re-instating rules.

COVID-19: Amid Omicron threat, Australian states reinstate curbs as cases rise

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has said that its coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is effective against the Omicron variant, which is spreading fast across the world after it was first detected a month ago.

COVID-19: AstraZeneca says its third jab 'significantly' boosts Omicron antibodies

Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday evening, but he has announced that he will skip today's rally in western Uttar Pradesh and will avoid public appearances for three days.

India Assembly Elections 2022: Akhilesh Yadav skips rally after his wife and daughter test positive for COVID

Amid vaccines, pills and ever-mutating Covid virus, a new approach to combat the pandemic is being tested. One that of nasal spray. True, news stories about such a treatment have been doing rounds.

Covid: Australian researchers examine if blood thinner nasal spray offers protection

The National Hockey League said on Wednesday it will not send its players to compete in the men's ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics after the regular season schedule was disrupted due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

NHL says won't send players for Beijing Games after regular season disrupted due to surge in COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is not stopping Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who has been tested positive for the virus, as she continues to work from isolation.

'Will continue my work virtually,' says Canada foreign minister after testing positive for COVID-19

Amid an alarming rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a barrage of criticism over a Downing Street garden party, which apparently took place last year, on May 15.

Boris garden party: Who leaked the photo? Amid Omicron crisis, UK govt to hunt the 'insider'

India's Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea on Tuesday (December 21) seeking removal of the country's PM Narendra Modi's photo from the coronavirus (COVID-19) immunisation certificates.

Indian court dismisses plea to remove PM Modi’s photo from vaccine certificates, imposes $1320 fine

As the coronavirus’ new variant, Omicron, is doubling up cases all around the world, China has also observed a surge in cases and has now started testing citizens.

China's Xi'an starts testing for millions as Covid cases surge

The Omicron variant accounted for 73 per cent of all COVID-19 cases in the United States, up from about 3 per cent last week, according to the latest data available in federal estimats.

Omicron: Within a week, the strain increased from 3% to 73% of US COVID-19 cases

With the COVID-19 Omicron variant continuing to spread and relatives and friends intending to get together over the holidays, the head of the World Health Organization has cautioned that celebrations may need to be cancelled.

'An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled': WHO chief

Across the nation, COVID-19 cases are surging and the omicron variant is spreading, throwing the scheduling of schools, concerts and sports leagues into question.

‘A lot of uncertainty’: COVID-19 surge puts many Americans on edge about travelling

From the US reporting its first death due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 to Pakistan's Supreme Court slamming the country's military establishment, pointing out that land meant for defence purposes was being misused for commercial activities.

Top 10 World News: US to deploy military personnel to fight Covid, update on Omicron variant and more

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to wreak havoc across the world after the emergence of new variants, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday (December 20) opined about taking strict measures to end it.

'We must end Covid pandemic in 2022': WHO chief's stern warning, urges world to pull together

As the Omicron variant spreads across the world, experts are warning people to stay indoors rather than travelling during the Christmas festival. Adding to these warnings, Anthony Fauci has also warned against that Christmas travelling can spread the virus more severely.

Christmas travel can lead to doubling of Omicron cases: Fauci

Russia on Monday expelled two German diplomats in a tit-for-tat move, Taiwan has slammed China over Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remark and the World Economic Forum (WEF) said that it "will defer its annual meeting in Davos.

Top 10 World News: Russia expels German diplomats, Taiwan slams China and more

Dozens of passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19 last week, according to the cruise line. Royal Caribbean International said in a statement that the ship, the Symphony of the Seas, was carrying more than 6,000 guests and crew members when 48 people onboard tested positive.

Cruise ship returns to Miami with 48 cases of COVID-19

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