Australia's Athletics team consisting of 63 athletes have been put under isolation after two-time reigning world champion and medal favourite American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested positive foe COVID-19.

Tokyo Olympics: 63-member Australian athletics team in isolation after US pole-vaulter tests positive for COVID-19

China on Thursday reported small coronavirus outbreaks due to the Delta variant in three provinces. This comes as a cluster linked to an eastern airport spreads even after mass testing and a vaccination drive.

Delta variant now in three Chinese provinces

The organisers of Tokyo Olympics 2020 have announced that 16 new COVID-19 cases have emerged that were associated with the event on Wednesday, however, they confirmed that none of them were athletes.

Tokyo Olympics: 16 more cases of COVID-19 emerge taking the total number to 169

In its highest-ever daily increase, South Korea on Wednesday reported 1,896 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, as the country struggles to battle with the fourth wave.

South Korea reports highest COVID-19 daily count

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Americans "still need to do better" on COVID-19 vaccinations, as US health authorities tightened mask guidelines for parts of the country where infections are surging once again.

Biden says US must 'do better' on COVID-19 vaccinations

Junta authorities in Myanmar are seeking help from the international community to tackle the coronavirus, state media said Wednesday, as the impoverished country looks beyond ally China in its struggle to beat back a new wave.

Myanmar seeks international help as COVID-19 bites

Iran recorded over 34,900 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday. This was the country's single-day record for cases as vaccinations lag. The previous single-day record was of 31,814 infections and had been set only a day earlier.

Iran reports highest Covid infections for second straight day

The 2nd T20I match of India's visit through Sri Lanka is set to be rescheduled following a positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Indian cricket team, confirmed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a tweet.

Cricket: Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I postponed after Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19

Due to worries about the rising infection rate caused by the delta variant, the United States issued a notification on Monday that it will keep existing COVID-19 limitations on international travel in place for the time being.

COVID-19: US to keep travel restrictions in place due to concerns about Delta variant

India sent oxygen express trains to Bangladesh to help its hospitals save lives as the country faced an oxygen crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This move is expected to strengthen ties between Dhaka and Delhi.

India supplies oxygen to Bangladesh to help cope up with COVID-19

Several people across France protested against a bill requiring everyone to have a special virus pass to enter restaurants and mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all health care workers. Police fired water cannons and tear gas on rowdy protesters in Paris.

People take out protests in France against special virus pass

Coronavirus was found in a rare snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo that had not been vaccinated. The zoo, on the other hand, is continuing to provide injections to protect other animals.

COVID-19: Unvaccinated snow leopard at San Diego Zoo contracts coronavirus

During Monday's talks with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, the highest-ranking Biden administration envoy to visit China, China urged the US to stop "demonising" it.

Stop 'demonising' China: Beijing urges the US as envoy visits

National carrier Etihad Airways on Monday informed that flights from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will remain suspended till August 2. The date could be extended, depending on directions by the UAE authorities, Khaleej Times reported citing Etihad Airways Guest Relations.

COVID-19: UAE extends ban on passenger flights from India till August 2

Tokyo Olympics organisers, in their daily Coronavirus (COVID-19) update on Monday, reported 16 new Games-related cases, including three athletes. However, it has been confirmed that all three athletes are not residents of the Olympic Village.

Tokyo Olympics: Three athletes among 16 new Games-related COVID-19 cases, confirm organisers

China on Monday reported 76 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily rise since January, including 40 domestic transmissions prompting authorities to test millions in eastern Jiangsu province.

New outbreak of COVID-19 in China: Highest daily rise since January

Athletes must wear masks throughout the Tokyo Olympic Games venues, including medal ceremonies, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday (July 25), but according to a new policy they are briefly allowed to remove it on the podium for a photo opportunity.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Athletes 'must' wear masks at Games apart from podium moment

The British government will be exposed to financial risks from its 372 billion pound pandemic spending for decades, according to lawmakers' reports on Sunday that also said more than 2 billion pounds had been spent on unusable protective equipment.

UK will be exposed to paying pandemic cost risks for decades: Report

Russian defence ministry said that it had dispatched nearly 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Cuba. This has come after unprecedented street protests over Cuba's worst economic crisis in decades. Russian Defence Ministry said that the aid was dispatched after Russian President Vladimir Putin's direct order.

Russia sends aid to Cuba: Cuba struggling with surging COVID cases

Bangladesh: India delivers LMO to B'desh under the 'Neighbourhood First Policy'

For the first time Indian Railways' "Oxygen Express" will cross international border and supply 200 MTs of liquid oxygen in 10 containers to neighbouring Bangladesh. The operation is being undertaken by South Eastern Railway with the train leaving Tatanagar and reaching Benapole in Bangladesh on Sunday.

COVID-19: India supplies medical oxygen to Bangladesh

Australia's New South Wales recorded its second-highest daily increase in locally acquired COVID-19 cases of the year on Sunday. There were 141 COVID-19 cases reported, down from 163 a day earlier.

Australians may face longer lockdown as situation worsens

Dutch rowing coach Josy Verdonkschot has tested positive for COVID-19, the Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOCNSF) said on Sunday, and has gone into a 10-day quarantine.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dutch rowing coach tests positive for COVID-19

India added 39,742 new cases of coronavirus infection taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,13,71,901, while the death toll rose to 4,20,551 with 535 fresh fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

COVID-19: India logs 39,742 new cases, 535 fresh fatalities

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