Much like the rest of the world, the therapy dogs have also been grounded due to COVID-19 outbreak. But nevertheless they continues to provide comfort virtually. Here's the report

Therapy dogs in California cheer people up virtually

A mutant variant of the Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the United Kingdom leading to a surge in new Coronavirus cases. Britain recorded over 36,000 cases in the last 24-hours.

Your Story: U.K. battles COVID-19 mutation, records highest daily COVID-19 spike

Countries around the world are implementing ban on air travel from other countries, where new COVID-19 stress cases have been reported. New COVID-19 strain cases reported in South Africa too.

New COVID-19 strain in South Africa, Countries announce flight suspension

The UK introduces #ChristmasBubble to curtail #Coronavirus. France moves to a night-time curfew. Around the world, Santas are learning to use video conferencing! How are countries handling a COVID-19 #Christmas? Watch Christmas 2020: Spread Joy not COVID, a WION Wideangle special

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U.K. records highest daily COVID-19 spike, reported 36,804 new infections

The investigation by the World Health Organization into the origins of COVID-19 is not looking to find “guilty” parties, a member of the international mission recently told AFP.

WHO's probe into origins of coronavirus in Wuhan not looking for 'guilty' parties

A new strain of COVID-19 which was recently spotted in the United Kingdom may have already infected many people in the United States now, researchers claim. Many people may already have been infected, and the virus may have been circulating in the US as early as mid-November, scientists fear.

'Hundreds' may already have new COVID-19 strain in the US, researchers claim

In the first month of COVID- 19 pandemic, world leaders caught unaware, they were late in imposing travel restrictions from china, as a result COVID-19 virus which originated from Wuhan spread like a wildfire. So, not repeating the same mistake, more than 40 countries block UK flights as new variant of COVID- 19 found in Britain.

More than 40 countries block UK flights as new variant of COVID- 19 found in the country

Taiwan has reported its first locally transmitted case of COVID-19 since April. A New Zealand pilot has blamed for transmission. Taiwan's 253 virus free days ended.

Taiwan : First locally transmitted COVID Case since April

Lawmakers spent months in a stalemate over pandemic relief funds, even as COVID-19 cases soared across the country.

Donald Trump threatens to not sign COVID-19 bill, demands large stimulus checks

A new strain of coronavirus first spotted in the United Kingdom has sent panic shockwaves across the world, with many countries halting travel to and from the country.

Scientist who discovered Ebola warns of deadlier diseases in the future

The United States has suffered from its deadliest week from COVID-19, 18,481 lives have been lost in just one week, that is one death in every 33 second.

Your Story: United States suffers deadly week from COVID-19, loses 1 life every 33 seconds

The United States House of Representatives passed an $892 billion COVID-19 aid package on Monday to inject some life into the country’s battered economy, and is due for a Senate approval later in the evening.

US House passes coronavirus aid package worth $892 billion; Senate approval due

Scientists say brain-eating amoeba is spreading in the United States. The Parasite is found in freshwater, it travels from nose to brain and ultimately kills the victim. Brain-eating amoeba is found on all continents except Antarctica. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: 2020 just got worse

United States continues to be the hardest-hit country by coronavirus, pinning the hopes of saving lives on vaccines. Last week, someone died from coronavirus every 33 seconds in the country.

A person died every 33 seconds due to COVID-19 in the US last week

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 hits Antarctica: Now, earth's all seven continents have coronavirus infection

The government has already announced a ban on flight arrivals from the UK starting midnight of Tuesday (December 22) till midnight of December 31.

Five passengers who arrived at Delhi airport from UK test positive for Covid-19

South Korea reported a record 1,097 new coronavirus cases on Sunday including an outbreak in a Seoul prison that infected 188 as the country's latest wave of COVID-19 worsens.

Prison reports major COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea

The truth about coronavirus vaccines - 8 myths busted!

Europe's medicines regulator on Monday approved the use of the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by U.S. company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, putting Europe on course to start inoculations within a week.

Fineprint: EU regulator clears way for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Europe

Australia confirmed on Monday it has detected two cases of a fast-spreading new coronavirus strain that has forced Britain to reverse plans to ease curbs over Christmas, the first confirmed cases of the strain in the Asia-Pacific region.

Stricter travel restrictions imposed in Australia

As whole world started COVID-19 immunisation programme, Islamic nations have raised their concerns over the halal status of the vaccines.

Islamic nations demand Halal certified coronavirus vaccines

Stock markets in the country witnessed a tumble of more than 4 per cent on Monday amid fears of a new coronavirus strain, which is making rounds in the United Kingdom, and was found in Italy today.

Sensex plunges by over 1,500 points amid fears of new COVID-19 strain

After years of being stymied by well-funded interests, Congress has agreed to ban one of the most costly and exasperating practices in medicine: surprise medical bills.

Surprise medical bills cost Americans millions. Congress is finally set to ban most of them.

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