New Zealand's 206 new daily community infections on Saturday carried it past the double-hundred mark for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, as the nation scrambles to vaccinate its population of 5 million.

New Zealand's daily coronavirus cases cross 200 for first time in pandemic

Various healthcare professionals have urged social media giant Facebook to disclose all of the data related to COVID-19 disinformation that is available on the platform.

'Cesspools of anti-vaccine comments': Doctors urge Facebook to reveal data on COVID-19 misinformation

The World Health Organization expressed "grave concern" Thursday over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.

'Grave concern': Covid cases soar in Germany

According to polls, Indonesia's economic growth is expected to have slowed significantly in the third quarter as restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Delta variant put the brakes on a nascent recovery.

Poll: Indonesia's GDP growth set to slow in Q3 as COVID-19 curbs bite

A total of 11,903 new COVID-19 cases and 311 deaths have been reported across the country in the last 24 hours, said Union Health Ministry on Wednesday. According to the COVID-19 update issued by the ministry, India's active caseload stands at 1,51,209, the lowest in 252 days.

India logs 11,903 new COVID-19 cases, active caseload descends to lowest in 252 days

Facebook is battling an onslaught of false news, hate speech, and provocative content, including "celebrations of violence," among other things. According to research, misinformation and scepticism about COVID-19 and vaccinations have been permitted to propagate on more than a dozen Facebook and Instagram profiles, sites, and groups, which have accumulated 370,000 followers in the last year.

Facebook is failing to safeguard users from COVID-19 disinformation: Research

China will not give up on its zero-tolerance policy towards local COVID-19 cases any time soon, some experts said, as the policy has allowed it to quickly quell local outbreaks, while the virus continues to spread outside its borders.

China won't give up on its zero-tolerance COVID policy soon - Experts

Authorities planned to seal off the northern tip of New Zealand with police cordons on Tuesday, as they enforce a lockdown in the region over fears of an undetected community transmission of COVID-19 there.

New Zealand seals off northern region over suspected spread of COVID-19

Japan confirmed on Tuesday plans to gradually ease COVID-19 border curbs, but fell short of demands by business lobbies to open up in line with major trading partners.

Japan eases COVID-19 border curbs, trails major partners

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has tested positive for COVID-19, the foreign ministry's spokesman said. "His general condition is good and he continues working from quarantine," Saeed Khatibzadeh told state media late on Monday, adding that the minister's agenda of visits had changed.

Iran's foreign minister tests positive for COVID-19

Revealing why White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki did not accompany US President Joe Biden on the foreign trip, she on Sunday said that could not go as had contracted COVID-19.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 in US

The global death toll from the deadly coronavirus has now topped 5 million. It has been less than two years since the pandemic took over the entire world, devastating both rich and poor nations.

COVID-19: Global death toll tops 5 million in less than two years

Germany's COVID-19 incidence rate surged to over 150 for the first time since May on Monday, prompting concerns of a rampant fourth wave as the country wrestles with a change of government.

Soaring Covid rate prompts fresh fears in Germany

Shanghai Disneyland was closed Monday over a single coronavirus case, as Chinese authorities pressed ahead with their zero-infection strategy ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Shanghai Disneyland closed over single COVID-19 case

New rules aimed at moving South Koreans toward "living with COVID-19" came into effect on Monday, with the easing of a range of curbs and the introduction of vaccine passports at high-risk venues such as gyms, saunas and bars.

South Korea eases curbs, imposes vaccine passports in 'living with COVID-19' campaign

In Pics | Thailand allows vaccinated foreign tourists as thousands enter country

In the last 24 hours, India registered 12,830 new COVID-19 cases and 446 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. The new fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 4,58,186, according to the Ministry.

India reports 12,830 new Covid cases, 446 deaths

The researchers from the University of Kent in the UK and Goethe-University in Germany have identified a potential new drug treatment that suppresses the reproduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

'This is a breakthrough': Researchers identify potential new drug treatment for COVID-19

The Food and Drug Administration’s authorisation of a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 on Friday makes 28 million unvaccinated children in the United States suddenly eligible for the shot and offers the country an opportunity to make big inroads in its efforts to achieve broad immunity against the coronavirus.

Covid-19 shots are a go for children, but parents are reluctant to consent

In an open letter, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have urged the global leaders to eliminate the "devastating" coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine inequity and also end the pandemic once and for all.

'Promises aren't translating': Harry and Meghan urge G20 leaders to address COVID-19 vaccine inequity

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Harris received her third dose of the Moderna vaccine at the White House and encouraged everyone to get the booster "when you are eligible.

'When you are eligible': Kamala Harris gets COVID-19 booster shot urging people to do the same

Britain will send 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of this year, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell other world leaders is a much needed step to speed up the post-pandemic economic recovery.

Britain sending millions more COVID-19 doses to developing nations

Tonga's Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, in a radio address, confirmed that the first case of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19), has been reported in the island nation since the pandemic began last year.

Tonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case, PM urges people to prepare for potential lockdown

Beijing officials on Friday told residents to postpone weddings and keep funeral ceremonies short, as disease controls across China were tightened just months before the Winter Olympics kicks off in the capital.

Flights, weddings cancelled as China tackles Covid outbreak

covid-19-0

Covid 19, News on Covid 19, stories on Covid 19, articles on Covid 19, Covid 19 stories at Wion, Covid 19 news, Covid 19 latest news

covid 19-0