The new strain of COVID-19 is spreading in advanced and scarier version, days after Britain reported multiple cases of mutated virus similar cases has been discovered in different parts of the world. In India no cases of mutated strain has been reported but the government is not taking any chances at least six labs across the country are conducting Genome sequencing test to detected the presence of the mutant strain.

What steps are to be taken by India to prevent this new strain of COVID-19 from reaching the country?

There have been many claims in India of 'cures' of coronavirus but President of Turkmenistan has, once again, joined list of international leaders who prescribed bizarre medicine for coronavirus pandemic.

Turkmenistan president claims Licorice can cure coronavirus

In one video, during the lockdown in Wuhan, China, she filmed a hospital hallway lined with rolling beds, the patients hooked up to blue oxygen tanks. In another, she panned over a community health center, noting that a man said he was charged for a coronavirus test, even though residents believed the tests would be free.

She chronicled China’s crisis, now she is accused of spreading lies

Another new variant of the novel coronavirus seems to have emerged in Nigeria, the head of Africa’s disease control body said on Thursday, cautioning more investigation was needed.

Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC

The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant that may be more transmissible.

US to impose COVID-19 screening requirement for UK flights

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica started administering Latin America’s first Covid-19 vaccines Thursday as the region hardest hit by the disease seeks relief from the pandemic.

Hardest hit by COVID-19, Latin America begins mass vaccination drive

More than 600,000 people in the United Kingdom have received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine since inoculations began in the country. Earlier this month, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to roll out the vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Over 600,000 people in Britain get first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine jab

South Korea said on Friday (December 25) that 1,241 new coronavirus cases were reported the day before, the highest daily count recorded, with a large outbreak at a prison in Seoul.

South Korea sets highest daily coronavirus toll, struggles to contain latest surge

Japan`s trade ministry unveiled a raft of public procurement reforms on Friday following an outcry over a deal to disburse coronavirus relief to struggling businesses that involved powerful advertising agency Dentsu Inc.

Japan tightens procurement rules after outcry over COVID relief spending

Three Latin American countries launched mass immunization programs on Thursday as fears grew in Europe over a variant coronavirus strain that is believed to be far more contagious than the original version.

LatAm countries begin mass vaccinations as Europe fears new strain

South Korea plans to discuss whether it needs to further tighten distancing rules this weekend as the current curbs failed to reverse a resurgence in outbreaks, with the daily coronavirus count hitting another high on Friday, officials said.

South Korea to decide on tougher distancing as COVID-19 count hits another high

Boeing Co has deferred its plan to make plane components in India's southern state of Karnataka from 2022.

Covid-19 pandemic defers Boeing's plans to manufacture plane components in Karnataka

Facebook has banned Australian celebrity chef and conspiracy theorist Pete Evans for repeatedly spreading misinformation about the novel coronavirus. Facebook said Thursday it would not "allow anyone to share misinformation about Covid-19 that could lead to imminent physical harm" or falsehoods about Covid-19 vaccines.

Facebook bans Australian celebrity chef over misinformation about coronavirus

Northern Ireland has confirmed a positive test for the highly infectious variant of the coronavirus that has emerged in Britain. The country's Department of Health said in a statement the variant is likely to have been present in the British-run region for a period of time.

Northern Ireland confirms positive case of new coronavirus variant

Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant.

Can new vaccines take on Covid mutation?

About 500 relative of coronavirus victims are suing Italian state for 100 million euros (USD 122 million) alleging failure in early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.

Families of coronavirus victims sue Italy for 100 million euros

As U.S. industries push for their workers to receive early access to COVID-19 vaccines, local health departments and pharmacies face the challenge of verifying the identity of essential workers to ensure no one cuts the line.

US vaccine rollout's next challenge: How to verify an 'essential' worker?

In this exclusive interview, watch Former Deputy Director, US National Economic Council Clete Willems in conversation with WION's Molly Gambhir on the economic fallout of the pandemic and the growing need for supply chain alternatives.

Exclusive: Former NEC Deputy Director Clete Willems in conversation with WION

NBA game on the second day of the new season has been postponed due to coronavirus and Rockets star James Harden was fined for violating protocols. Also read: Federer, Serena among entries for Australian Open On Wednesday, the game between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston was postponed due to league's health and safety protocols.

James Harden fined as Rockets game postponed as Covid bites NBA

Relatives of Coronavirus victims are taking legal actions against the top Italian officials for alleged criminal negligence over their handling of pandemic. The group of 500 family members filling a civil law suit seeking compensation of nearly € 100 million euros.

500 kin of COVID-19 Victims sue the Italian government seeking € 100 Compensation

Coronavirus misery hung over Christmas preparations worldwide on Thursday, with countless millions forced to cancel plans or limit festivities under fresh virus lockdowns.

World readies for lockdown Christmas

Israel announced Thursday that it will impose a nationwide lockdown from next week, its third of the Covid-19 pandemic, just days after it began vaccinations against the virus.

Israel announces third nationwide virus lockdown

Antarctica has reportedly become the last of the Earth's seven continents to record deadly coronavirus infections after managing to avoid the pandemic for around nine months.

COVID-19 cases recorded in Antarctica for first time

As the world embarks on an unprecedented campaign to bring ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccines to billions in remote areas, Democratic Republic of Congo’s experience holds vital lessons in distributing the vaccine and gaining the trust of those receiving it.

What the world can learn from Congo's Ebola response

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