Vietnam has detected its first imported case of the new coronavirus variant that is spreading rapidly around Britain, the health ministry said on Saturday. The variant was detected in a 44-year-old woman returning to Vietnam from Britain, who was quarantined upon arrival and was confirmed positive for the virus on Dec.

Vietnam reports first case of new coronavirus variant

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that Indian government had approved emergency use of AstraZeneca/ Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, also known as Covishield in India. The minister said that the government had given a go-ahead on Friday.

India: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that Indian government had approved emergency use of AstraZeneca/ Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, also known as Covishield in India. The minister said that the government had given a go-ahead on Friday

In this segment of WION In Focus, watch some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

The new strain of novel coronavirus has led to an increase in concerns due to its ability of high transmission. And a new report has claimed that the mutation is targetting the young people as most of the cases have been reported in people under 20 years of age.

Does new Covid-19 strain affect young people more?

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated living room discussions and global headlines all through 2020. The virus continues to make news this holiday season as well. In America despite public health warnings to not travel, many boarded plane to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. Meanwhile, Europe is receiving the first shipment of a coronavirus vaccine. WION-VOA Co-production brings you a report.

COVID-19 surge during holidays in US

Drugmakers including Pfizer Inc, Sanofi SA, and GlaxoSmithKline Plc plan to raise U.S. prices on more than 300 drugs in the United States on Jan. 1, according to drugmakers and data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors.

Fineprint: Drugmakers to hike prices for 2021 as pandemic, political pressure put revenues at risk

The death toll of a coronavirus outbreak in a care home linked to a Saint Nicolas party for the elderly last month has reached 27. The Mol care center in northern Belgium had organised a December 4 visit of a saint who usually spreads mirth and presents.

Covid toll linked to Belgian party for elderly hits 27

In Florida, less than one-quarter of delivered coronavirus vaccines have been used, even as older people sat in lawn chairs all night waiting for their shots. In Puerto Rico, last week’s vaccine shipments did not arrive until the workers who would have administered them had left for the Christmas holiday.

Here’s why distribution of the vaccine is taking longer than expected

Two major airports in northeastern China now require that the departing passengers should show a negative coronavirus test taken over the previous 72 hours before they can board their planes.

Two Chinese airports now require coronavirus test results to let you travel further

The world readied to usher in the New Year Thursday, with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid virus-ridden 2020 farewell. After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.

World to mark locked-down New Year's Eve

U.S which has recorded over 3927 deaths due to COVID-19 in just 24 hours. This the new daily record since the pandemic begin. The highest death toll in America coming out of a time. however Anthony Fauci has downplayed the impact of this mutated virus saying that their is no indication at all that it increases the ability make people sick.

WION Dispatch: Biggest spike in U.S COVID-19 death toll

India's process of vaccine roll out might take a little longer. An expert panel backed by India's drug regulator will seek more data from the leading vaccine candidates Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine before granting emergency use approval.

WION Dispatch: Indian experts take cautions approach,

Taiwan reported on Wednesday its first case of a new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain, in a person who returned to the island on Sunday and whose infection had previously been confirmed.

Taiwan reports first case of new coronavirus variant found in Britain

All viruses mutate. Some are meaningless. But recent Wuhan virus mutations are more infectious than the original. Palki Sharma tells you what countries around the world are doing to stop the new strains from spreading.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus mutations are spreading

Even after almost a year after coronavirus pandemic gripped the world, there hasn't been any comprehensive and official confirmation on the origins. Though most facts point at China, the country has repeatedly denied that it was the origin of the pandemic and has instead chosen to float theories that blame other countries.

China ordered its top agency to not reveal info on coronavirus, investigation shows

Hospitals all over China have almost everything necessary for a mass vaccination drive: Millions of doses. Refrigerators to store them. Health care workers trained to administer them.

China has all it needs to vaccinate millions, except proof its vaccines work

Apple has taken down an iPhone app called Vybe Together that promoted private parties during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the now-deleted FAQ page of Vybe Together had said it was designed to promote "small gatherings" rather than "big parties.

Apple removes app that promoted private parties during pandemic

A two-year-old girl who recently returned to Meerut with her parents from the UK has been found to be infected with the new Covid-19 strain. This is the first such case in Uttar Pradesh of the new variant of Covid 19 virus which is said to be 70 per cent more transmissible than its previous form.

2-year-old in Uttar Pradesh tests positive for new coronavirus strain

A new variant of the novel coronavirus does not appear to cause more severe illness than other variants, according to a matched study by Public Health England. Scientists say the new variant -- found in England in mid December and led to other countries imposing travel restrictions to the United Kingdom -- can spread more rapidly.

New coronavirus variant does not cause illness more severe than others, study says

Britain wanted to 'civilise' the world. Today, Britons are behaving in the most uncivilised manner. They are flouting rules, fleeing quarantine & putting others at risk- in middle of the scare over the new UK strain. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Does U.K. have the worst pandemic response?

The UK strain of the Wuhan Virus has now reached India. How dangerous is it? What is the government doing to prevent its spread? What can you do to keep yourself safe? Will the vaccines work? Palki Sharma gets you all the answers.

Gravitas: Why the Mutant Wuhan Virus could be more dangerous

China had thought Biden would be soft on Beijing. It was mistaken. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has promised to hold China accountable and build alliances with like-minded nations. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Biden promises to hold China accountable

Media reports have quoted China's CDC sample study which reveals that maybe China hadn't revealed and hide the real covid-19 numbers to the world. Watch this report

China: Study shows that nearly 500,000 may have been infected in Wuhan

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Vietnam reports first case of new coronavirus variant

India: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use

India: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

Does new Covid-19 strain affect young people more?

COVID-19 surge during holidays in US

Fineprint: Drugmakers to hike prices for 2021 as pandemic, political pressure put revenues at risk

Covid toll linked to Belgian party for elderly hits 27

Here’s why distribution of the vaccine is taking longer than expected

Two Chinese airports now require coronavirus test results to let you travel further

World to mark locked-down New Year's Eve

WION Dispatch: Biggest spike in U.S COVID-19 death toll

WION Dispatch: Indian experts take cautions approach,

Taiwan reports first case of new coronavirus variant found in Britain

Gravitas: Wuhan virus mutations are spreading

China ordered its top agency to not reveal info on coronavirus, investigation shows

China has all it needs to vaccinate millions, except proof its vaccines work

Apple removes app that promoted private parties during pandemic

2-year-old in Uttar Pradesh tests positive for new coronavirus strain

New coronavirus variant does not cause illness more severe than others, study says

Gravitas: Does U.K. have the worst pandemic response?

Gravitas: Why the Mutant Wuhan Virus could be more dangerous

Gravitas: Biden promises to hold China accountable

China: Study shows that nearly 500,000 may have been infected in Wuhan