The SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre here on Monday announced the launch of the third phase of human trials for Covaxin - a vaccine for Covid-19 developed by Bharat Biotech.

Phase 3 human trial for Covaxin starts in Chennai

California compelled much of the state to close shop and stay at home on Monday, when some of the harshest coronavirus restrictions in the United States came into effect one day after the state set a record with more than 30,000 new COVID-19 cases.

California imposes strict stay-at-home orders amid record COVID cases

At a usual Indian wedding, one is bound to spot a colourful display of ornaments, food, and all that jazz. But a recent wedding in India had to accommodate COVID-19 in a bid to stick to the festivities.

India: Couple weds in PPE kits at quarantine centre after bride tests positive for COVID-19

In an unsettling incident in Pakistan's COVID-19 hospital, five patients being treated for the novel coronavirus lost their lives due to carelessness of the hospital staff.

Five dead in Pakistan COVID-19 hospital due to oxygen deficiency; staff suspended

While the world is crippling under the COVID-19 pandemic and scientists are rushing to develop and manufacture a vaccine to fight the novel coronavirus, the politics around the vaccine has reached the doors of the US courts.

Anti-vaccine scientist to testify before US Senate Committee

The United Kingdom is preparing to become the first country to roll out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this week, initially making the shot available at hospitals before distributing stocks to doctors clinics. The vaccine will be available in Britain from December 08.

UK gets ready for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday said that the national capital is emerging victorious in the war against Covid-19 after it recorded 3.68 per cent positivity rate in the samples tested in the last 24 hours.

Delhi victorious over virus, says Jain as positivity rate dips to 3.6%

The monarch, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip are in line to get the jab early due to their age and will not receive preferential treatment

Britain: Queen Elizabeth, husband to get Covid-19 vaccine

After months of keeping the novel coronavirus spread under control, a new outbreak has scared the authorities of a threat bigger than the starting of the grim year.

'Biggest crisis': South Korea tightens COVID-19 restrictions amid record high surge

The Coronavirus pandemic has largely hit urban areas in the United States. The fall in surge is devastating for rural America too. WION-VOA co-production brings you a report.

Coronavirus pandemic devastates rural areas of US | WION-VOA Co-Production

The United States has registered a record number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours -- for the second day in a row, reaching 225,201 new infections. According to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, in that same period, the country recorded 2,506 Covid-related deaths.

US sets new record of 225,000 Covid cases in one day

The United Nations Covid-19 summit passed up a pre-recorded video message from Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the world`s largest vaccine manufacturer, who was scheduled to speak in an afternoon session headlined `The Road to a COVID-19 Vaccine - a Global Public Good.

Citing tech issues, UN Covid-19 summit nixes Adar Poonawalla video

The entire South African cricket squad has tested negative for coronavirus, allowing three one-day international matches against England to start Sunday in Paarl near Cape Town.

South Africa-England ODI series to go ahead after negative tests

An estimated one crore frontline health workers will receive the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine whenever it becomes available, with around 92 per cent of government hospitals and 55 per cent of private hospitals across all states and UTs providing data identifying the workers, official sources said.

COVID-19: One crore frontline healthcare workers identified to receive the vaccine in the first phase

The World Health Organization's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said he will be 'happy' to take a shot of the approved COVID-19 vaccine in front of the cameras, after the US President-elect Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and many others volunteered for the same.

WHO Chief Tedros to take COVID-19 vaccine on camera

There is an urgent need to address long-term symptoms of the coronavirus, leading public health officials said this week, warning that hundreds of thousands of Americans and millions of people worldwide might experience lingering problems that could impede their ability to work and function normally.

COVID survivors with long-term symptoms need urgent attention, experts say

Russian mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that teachers, doctors and social workers will be the first to be administered the Sputnik V vaccine.

Russia to begin vaccination drive against COVID-19 from December 5

Ever wondered how a virus from Wuhan managed to reach your doorsteps? An investigation reveals that China cast a blind eye to the spread by striking backdoor deals and issuing faulty kits. Molly Gambhir brings you a report on what happened in Wuhan in January.

Gravitas: How China let the virus spread

The highest number of any individual government apart from India which has already made agreements for 1.6 billion doses while the EU has secured a further 1.585 billion. Of the U.S. total, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna both account for 100 million doses.

How many Covid-19 vaccine doses has the nations secured?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the world is keeping a close watch on the safest and cheapest vaccine against COVID-19 and is looking towards India.

World is watching India for safe and cheap vaccine: PM Modi

The country will have produced two million doses of the vaccine within the next few days, Putin said, noting that teachers and medics will be the first to receive shots.

Teachers, medics, social workers to get vaccine shots as Russia prepones inoculation drive

Talking about India’s vaccine preparations, the Prime Minister said, “Experts believe we don’t have to wait for a long period to get a vaccine.

Covid vaccine may be ready in few weeks, waiting for experts' nod: PM Modi

Russia becomes first country to vaccinate citizens outside trials

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Phase 3 human trial for Covaxin starts in Chennai

California imposes strict stay-at-home orders amid record COVID cases

India: Couple weds in PPE kits at quarantine centre after bride tests positive for COVID-19

Five dead in Pakistan COVID-19 hospital due to oxygen deficiency; staff suspended

Anti-vaccine scientist to testify before US Senate Committee

UK gets ready for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week

UK gets ready for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week

Delhi victorious over virus, says Jain as positivity rate dips to 3.6%

Britain: Queen Elizabeth, husband to get Covid-19 vaccine

'Biggest crisis': South Korea tightens COVID-19 restrictions amid record high surge

Coronavirus pandemic devastates rural areas of US | WION-VOA Co-Production

US sets new record of 225,000 Covid cases in one day

Citing tech issues, UN Covid-19 summit nixes Adar Poonawalla video

South Africa-England ODI series to go ahead after negative tests

COVID-19: One crore frontline healthcare workers identified to receive the vaccine in the first phase

WHO Chief Tedros to take COVID-19 vaccine on camera

COVID survivors with long-term symptoms need urgent attention, experts say

Russia to begin vaccination drive against COVID-19 from December 5

Gravitas: How China let the virus spread

How many Covid-19 vaccine doses has the nations secured?

World is watching India for safe and cheap vaccine: PM Modi

Teachers, medics, social workers to get vaccine shots as Russia prepones inoculation drive

Covid vaccine may be ready in few weeks, waiting for experts' nod: PM Modi

Russia becomes first country to vaccinate citizens outside trials