Many people had been hoping for "herd immunity" to kick in and protect the world against the deadly coronavirus pandemic. However, a group of scientists has now warned that achieving herd immunity is "not a possibility" with the current spread of the Delta variant.

'Mythical': Herd immunity not possible with Delta variant, claims scientist

On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week (first week of August), experts from various organisations highlighted the importance of breastfeeding and addressed concerns related to breastfeeding, COVID vaccination for expectant mothers, etc.

No need to restrict breastfeeding before or after COVID-19 vaccination: Experts

As the United States recorded its highest daily Covid cases on Sunday, a top public health official has warned that the country is failing to handle the situation.

Experts say US is 'failing' to control Covid; Fauci warns against 'worse variant'

A right wing radio host who declared all Covid vaccines to be “bogus bull shid” and yelled at Fauci for being a “lazy freak” has passed away after losing a battle against coronavirus.

Radio host and anti-vaxxer, Dick Farrel, dies of Covid; Urges friends to get vaccinated before death

Starting from Tuesday, Malaysia will ease coronavirus curbs for fully vaccinated people in some states that house nearly half of the country. As per the new relaxations, economic and social sectors can now be opened in stages and people can cross district borders.

Malaysia to ease Covid restrictions as cases decline; Kuala Lumpur remains closed

Wuhan city in China, where the coronavirus first appeared in 2019 and is now witnessing a recurrence of illnesses, has tested 11.23 million of its over 12 million residents, according to local officials.

Coronavirus resurgence in Wuhan leads to testing of 11.23 million

A group of researchers has concluded that there is a clear link between a surge of coronavirus cases in Scottish men and the Euro 2020 football tournament. Three days after the England v Scotland match took place at the Wembley Stadium, coronavirus infections peaked in Scotland.

Researchers find clear link between Scotland Covid rise and Euro 2020

UK government’s top scientific advisor has claimed that it is highly unlikely that any further lockdown will be required in the country, even with the wide spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus.

Another lockdown unlikely in UK, claims scientist who imposed first restrictions

In the search of COVID-19 origin, the US intelligence agencies have accessed massive genetic data from China's controversial Wuhan lab and are scouring them to find the origin of the pandemic, a US media report said on Thursday.

In search of COVID-19 origin, US intel agencies scour massive genetic data from Wuhan lab

After repeated surges in coronavirus cases, Malaysia has decided that it will no longer use daily infections as a metric to ease Covid restrictions. The news has come as the country is planning to initiate the second phase of the national recovery plan.

Malaysia decides to not use daily Covid infections as metric to ease curbs

Very few Covid positive children who are symptomatic retain those symptoms after four weeks, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

Long term Covid symptoms very rare in children, study confirms

China was once the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus but went back to the old normal soon as the world struggled to control the spread of the pandemic. However, things seem to be getting worse in Asian country once again.

China imposes strict international travel restrictions after highest daily Covid infections

US infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, has warned the US for "some pain and suffering in the future" on Sunday but has ruled out any further Covid lockdowns.

'Pain and suffering in future': Fauci warns US against Covid surge

A White House official took to Twitter to call out western media for not mentioning an important point while quoting CDC’s warning about the Delta variant of coronavirus.

'Irresponsible': White House official calls out western media for missing facts

The UK has been following strict travel restrictions due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases, especially from the Delta variant. However, the country might be looking to reopen its international borders completely very soon.

UK's Rishi Sunak urges Boris Johnson to relax Covid travel restrictions

Online video platform, YouTube, has announced that it has banned Sky News Australia from uploading any new content on the website for a week after it allegedly posted misinformation about coronavirus.

Western media channel banned from YouTube for Covid misinformation

As coronavirus pandemic surges on with new variants, the United Nations has urged countries to reopen all schools that had been closed due to the Covid pandemic.

'This cannot go on': UN urges schools to reopen despite Covid

A little after UK’s health secretary, Sajid Javid’s announcement of testing positive for coronavirus sent waves of fear around the country, it is now his recovery announcement that has stirred criticism.

Cower? UK health secretary's remarks on Covid spark trouble

Taking a U-turn from the earlier assurance of "not going down that road", Germany’s government may introduce curbs for people who have not yet been vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.

Germany to introduce curbs for unvaccinated people: Merkel's aide

A little after the UK’s health secretary tested positive and Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak also self-isolated, another UK leader will be quarantining.

UK: Labour Party leader to self-isolate after his kid tests positive for Covid

The director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical advisor to the president Anthony Fauci has said that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is responsible for more than 80% of new infections in the country.

Delta variant behind over 80% of new COVID-19 cases in US: Anthony Fauci

US Senator Rand Paul and Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the government's top public health experts, had a heated confrontation during a hearing Tuesday after Paul accused Fauci of lying to Congress about the role of the National Institutes of Health in supporting research in Wuhan, China.

‘If anybody is lying here, it is you’: Fauci and Paul clash on coronavirus origins

Starting from August 2, all public health workers will have to compulsorily get vaccinated against coronavirus or take a weekly Covid test, Mayor announced on Wednesday.

Either get vaccinated or take weekly Covid tests, orders New York Mayor

The coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected our lifestyle, economy, mental and physical health, social life and much more. Now, according to a new study, it has also disturbed the average life expectancy.

Life expectancy in US fell drastically due to coronavirus: Study

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