Scientists have recorded two cases of human-to-cat transmission of COVID-19. The study was undertaken by researchers at the University of Glasgow as part of a screening programme for cats.

Scientists find evidence of human-to-cat COVID-19 transmission

Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the world with cases going up everyday. India has emerged as the new hotspot with over 300,000 daily cases being reported everyday over the week.

Scientists wary of coronavirus variant from Tanzania with 34 mutations

The Syrian government received the first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, a gift of 150,000 jabs to Damascus, Syrian and Chinese officials said. The Chinese vaccines arrived in Damascus airport where they were received by Syria's Health Minister Hassan Ghabbash and China's ambassador to Damascus.

Syria gets donation of 150,000 COVID-19 shots from China

Over one year into the Covid-19 pandemic, about 90 per cent of the world`s 105 countries surveyed still report disruptions to their essential health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

COVID-19 continues to disrupt essential health services: WHO

Indian pharmaceutical firm Zydus Cadila announced that it has received emergency use approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) for its antiviral drug Virafin.

India: New COVID drug gets regulator's nod

Japan declared "short and powerful" states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures as the country struggles to contain a resurgent coronavirus pandemic three months before the Olympics.

Japan announces COVID emergency in Tokyo

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday received his first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine at an Ottawa pharmacy, telling reporters "I'm very excited" as the needle entered his arm.

Canadian PM Trudeau receives first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Brussels, April 24 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen brought forward the expected date for the European Union (EU) to vaccinate its 70 per cent of adult population by nearly two months.

EU likely to vaccinate 70% adult population by end of July

South Korea said on Saturday it signed a contract with Pfizer Inc to purchase an additional 40 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine amid fears of spiking infections at home.

South Korea signs with Pfizer for additional 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

COVID-19 has a series of side effects among people who have successfully recovered from the virus. Among these are loss of sense of smell among many. Sometimes, the symptom can continue to linger among patients for months after recovery, which many refer to as “long COVID”.

'Smell training' helps Covid patients with prolonged loss of ability: Study

Pushing against the proposed Intellectual Property (IP) waiver for Covid vaccines, Pharma companies are saying that removing IP protections from Covid-19 vaccines or pressuring companies into technology sharing will not speed up production of the jabs.

Vaccine makers oppose IP waiver, say manufacturing hurdles slowing rollout

For the first time in 10 months, Israel has recorded no deaths related to COVID-19 as its mass inoculation drive starts to show benefits. On Thursday, the country’s COVID-19 death toll remained unchanged at 6,346.

Israel reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 10 months

ICU cases have hit a peak high in France. New emergency 'brake rules' have been imposed in Germany. Tokyo is under a 'state of emergency'. Blood clots are being reported in UK. Hospitals in Brazils have run out of sedatives. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more about the global situation.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus: A global reality check

India reported more than 300,000 new infections for a second straight day. Shortages are crippling India's response. But, regulators have given emergency approval to a drug that can help patients recover faster. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's second wave: Regulators approve promising drug

India recorded the world's highest daily tally of 314,835 infections today. What about the recoveries? Since last year - more than 84% of the patients in India have recovered. WION’s Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: India sets world record for new Wuhan virus cases

Many parts of the world are now looking at vaccinating children. Israel, which has been hailed as a vaccination success story, is now asking kids aged between 12-15 to be prepared for vaccination in the next phase.

Israel now wants to vaccinate kids. Is it safe?

India has recorded the highest one-day tally of new Coronavirus cases anywhere in the world. The country has recorded more than 300,000 COVID-19 cases.

Coronavirus Update: India records 314,835 cases in 24 hours

SINGAPORE - Singapore health ministry said on Thursday it will not allow entry to long-term visa holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to India, which is battling a second wave of COVID-19 infections.

Singapore to block arrivals from India due to coronavirus wave

As India gets ready to vaccinate people in the 18+ age group, @palkisu tells you where you can get the jab and at what cost.

Gravitas: INDIA'S SECOND WAVE: 5 BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED

India is deliberating on importing oxygen containers and equipment from friendly foreign nations to address the oxygen crisis faced by the country in the middle of the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

India plans to import oxygen containers, press IAF into service

Touching artwork is strictly forbidden in most museums, let alone buying it and taking it home. But the Design Museum in London wants visitors to do precisely that.

Covid-hit UK museum reopens as a supermarket 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on Ram Navami on Wednesday and asked people to follow the COVID-19 guidelines, saying the message of Lord Ram to all of us is that they should follow the appropriate behaviour.

PM Modi wishes people on Ram Navami, asks to follow Covid-19 guidelines

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni's parents have tested positive for COVID-19. As per several reports, they have been admitted to Pulse Superspeciality hospital in Ranchi.

IPL 2021- CSK skipper MS Dhoni's parents admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19

The United States continues to evade warning on a ban on the export of raw material used for the production of COVID-19 vaccine.

Your Story: US yet to respond on ban on export of COVID-19 vaccine raw material

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