While the governments are turning towards various pharmaceutical companies for coronavirus vaccines, some people have decided to rely on the infamous dark web for their shot to protection against the novel coronavirus.

Fake COVID-19 vaccines surge on dark web: Research

At a time when the world thought that the COVID-19 pandemic couldn't get any worse, doctors in New Delhi and Ahmedabad have reported about a rare and serious fungal infection that is preying on COVID-19 patients and also on those who had recently recovered.

Covid-19 triggering rare, deadly fungal infection, claim Indian hospitals

London will move into England`s highest tier of COVID-19 restrictions, the government said on Monday, citing increased infection rates that may be partly linked to a new variant of the coronavirus.

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed in London as infections surge

Ahmedabad Police has collected ₹18.41 crores as fine from people who were fined for not wearing face masks in public places amid the COVID-19 outbreak. "Over 3.13 lakh people paid ₹18.

Over 3.13 lakh people fined for not wearing masks in Ahmedabad, ₹18.41 cr collected

The prime minister of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, died in a South African hospital on Sunday after contracting coronavirus, the government said in a statement.

Eswatini PM dies in South African hospital after contracting Covid-19

The preparations for COVID-19 vaccination is being undertaken on a war footing in Uttarakhand. The vaccination will start as soon as vaccines are made available by the Centre, said State Health Secretary Amit Negi.

COVID-19 vaccine preparations at war footing in Uttarakhand

Germany`s CureVac announced on Monday that it has enrolled the first participant in the Phase 2b/3 study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The trial will assess the safety and efficacy in adults and is expected to include more than 35,000 participants in Europe and Latin America, it added in a statement.

CureVac enrols first participant in pivotal study of COVID vaccine

Scientists believe they’ve understood why coronavirus symptoms linger in some patients for a long period of time, or what is commonly known as “long COVID”. Turns out, it’s part of the body’s reaction against COVID-19.

Your overdramatic immune system could be causing 'long COVID': Study

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Next four to six months could be worst of coronavirus pandemic: Bill Gates

United States President Donald Trump, along with Vice President Mike Pence and other top US officials will be offered the COVID-19 vaccine, first of which was approved in the country recently.

Trump, Pence among top US officials to be offered COVID-19 vaccine on priority: Report

The death toll in the United States from the coronavirus pandemic is closing on the 300,00 mark, and the total number of COVID-19 cases is expected to hit a record 16 million in the coming days as millions of doses of a new vaccine are expected to start rolling out across America.

US: COVID-19 pandemic death toll approaching 300,000 mark

With higher educational institutions in various states having started in-person classes or contemplating resuming classes, the Covid-19 cluster in IIT-Madras has raised safety concerns.

Common dining facility led to COVID-19 cluster, suspect IIT-Madras students

Germany will close most stores from Wednesday (December 16) until at least January 10, cutting short the busy Christmas shopping season, as it tightens coronavirus restrictions and tries to rein in the spread of the disease.

Germany to impose stricter lockdown to battle rise in COVID-19 cases

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced the closure of non-essential stores & schools from the December 16 to January 10 after meeting with regional leaders.

Germany to enter festive season coronavirus lockdown

Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said Sunday he was recovering from the Covid-19 illness, in his first televised appearance since he was hospitalised in Germany almost two months ago.

Algeria president in first TV appearance in almost two months

The US state of New York conducted 242,927 COVID-19 tests in one day - marking a record high in the state. In addition to the number of tests, the number of hospitalisations also increased in the state to 5,369.

New York conducts over 200,000 coronavirus tests in one day - highest ever

China reported 24 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Dec. 12, up from 13 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Sunday. There were five local cases and 19 imported infections, according to a statement by the National Health Commission.

China reports 24 new COVID-19 cases vs 13 a day earlier

The pilot rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States will begin as early as Monday, an Army general behind the rollout said on Sunday. Pfizer and its partners are now preparing to get the vaccine out in the world’s hardest hit country.

First COVID-19 shots in US to be administered as early as Monday

The festive season is right around the corner. But in the biblical town of Bethlehem, the COVID-19 pandemic is now dampening Christmas cheer. On this week's The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you how the town is gearing up for a dismal season.

The West Asia Post | COVID-19 robs Bethlehem of Christmas cheer

US authorises Pfizer jab; first vaccine to be administered 'in less than 24 hours' The US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has granted the Pfizer-BioNTech Covi

Morning news brief: US approves Pfizer vaccine, India readies itself for distribution and more

The United States approved the emergency authorisation of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine earlier today. BioNTech SE’s chief executive shed light on the company’s plans in terms of production, distribution, etc.

After US authorisation of vaccine, BioNTech to tremendously intensify production

India produced over 60 million personal protective equipment (PPE) and 150 million N95 masks in just seven months, said Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani while addressing a programme on Aatmanirbhar Bharat via videoconferencing on Friday.

India produced over 60 million PPE, 150 million N95 masks in 7 months: Smriti Irani

The US Food and Drug Administration authorised the first COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE, making it available for emergency use to patients aged 16 and older.

Explainer: US has authorised the first COVID-19 vaccine - when will you get it?

Over the next six to eight months, India will attempt to deliver 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines using its expansive election machinery. As part of this move, the most vulnerable groups will be given the vaccine, which will be stored in cold chain systems.

India set to deliver 600 million COVID-19 vaccine shots over 6-8 months: Report

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