The variant of coronavirus that has wreaked havoc in India has been found in dozens of other countries all around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday.

Covid variant first detected in India found in 44 other countries: WHO

Javed Miandad has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for wanting to continue the Pakistan Super League in the midst of the COVID-19 circumstance in the country.

Javed Miandad lambasts PCB's plans to resume PSL amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Japanese government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have partnered to provide oxygen to India's northeast, specifically by procuring eight Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) oxygen generation plants.

India Covid crisis: Japan, UNDP reach out to northeast states with oxygen 

The United States is closer to getting the coronavirus pandemic under control and health officials are focused on the next challenge: getting more Americans vaccinated, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients said on Sunday.

US turning a corner on pandemic, says White House coordinator

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases and fears of an incoming fourth wave, the government has decided to ban all local travel to contain the spread of the deadly virus.

'Best vaccine is first vaccine': Iran bans local travel ahead of Eid-al-Fitr

Mark Butcher accepts there is no conceivable window accessible for the BCCI to lead the rest of the IPL this year given the pressed international schedule. Nonetheless, he won't be astonished if the coordinators of the IPL get everything they might want, given the measure of cash riding on the competition.

'Money talks': Mark Butcher on whether IPL can find a window this year

In a major hit to the Indian football club ATK Mohun Bagan, two of their players – Prabir Das and SK Sahil have tested positive for the Covid 19. This improvement comes after the Mariners were tried at a private office in Kolkata before their takeoff to the Maldives for the league stage installations of AFC Cup 2021.

Prabir Das and SK Sahil from ATK Mohun Bagan test positive for COVID

People who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are exempt from many restrictions in Germany from Sunday after the government passed new legislation to restore some freedoms.

Fully vaccinated enjoy new freedoms in Germany

They haven't been allowed to have each other over to their homes for a year now because of Covid. So come rain or shine, two 73-year-old Swedish twins have met every Saturday, each on their side of the border, on a bridge that links Norway and Sweden.

Border divides, and unites, Swedish twins separated by Covid

Kangana Ranaut is the latest celebrity in Bollywood to have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. On Saturday, the actress herself confirmed the news on her Instagram page.

Kangana Ranaut tests positive for COVID 19, self-isolates at home

On his second day of taking the office, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has announced a state-wide lockdown due to "unavoidable circumstances" following a covid surge in India.

MK Stalin imposes state-wide lockdown amid covid surge from Monday

India saw a record 4,187 fatalities due to COVID-19 in a single day, taking the country's death toll to 2,38,270, while 4,01,078 new infections were reported in a day, pushing the tally to 2,18,92,676, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

India sees record 4,187 COVID-19 deaths, 4,01,078 new cases: Govt 

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has vowed a monetary donation to Gurgaon-based cause the Hemkund Foundation for COVID-19 relief work. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 The Delhi Capitals captain took to his Twitter handle to communicate his perspectives on the staggering second wave of the pandemic.

Rishabh Pant has vowed a monetary donation for COVID relief

Sri Lanka on Saturday approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Sri Lanka, as the island nation battles a third wave of the virus, while suffering a restricted supply of vaccines from neighboring India.

Sri Lanka approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency use

The US, which has urged its citizens not to travel to India due to an unprecedented surge in the COVID-19 cases there, on Friday encouraged those in the country to book their tickets to return home through currently available flights.

US urges its citizens to return home from India through available flights

France will impose a mandatory 10-day quarantine restriction on travellers from Pakistan and six other countries in wake of rising COVID-19 infections, announced the country's Interior Ministry on Friday.

COVID-19: France to impose mandatory quarantine for arrivals from 7 countries

In view of the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several countries and emergence of new virus variants, the government is reducing entry approvals for work pass holders and their dependents entering Singapore in the coming weeks.

Singapore reduces entry approvals for foreigners holding work passes  

According to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), children spread COVID-19 faster than adults. The study found that children spread coronavirus "more efficiently" than adults because they have a high ‘viral load’.

Children spread coronavirus 'more efficiently' than adults: Study

An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few days, as public concerns mount over holding the Games in a pandemic.

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma launched a fundraiser for COVID-19 relief. The Indian skipper, while declaring the launch of his fundraiser drive, revealed that all donations will go to ACT Grants, who are attempting to take care of the issue of deficiency of oxygen supply.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma announce campaign for raising funds for COVID-19

Switzerland, on Thursday, joined the league of countries that are extending assistance to India by sending 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators worth $3.3 million approx.

Switzerland extends assistance to India; breaks silence on covid vaccine patent wavier

The second wave of COVID-19 in India is a tragedy, US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has said, underlining the need for countries to help each other during the crisis.

Covid second wave in India a tragedy, says US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy

As locals rush to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated a sharp decline in covid cases by July.

Ray of hope: CDC predicts US covid cases could see sharp decline in July

Malaysia will tighten coronavirus curbs in the capital to combat a fresh spike in cases, with only essential businesses allowed to operate and restaurant dining-in banned, authorities said Wednesday.

Malaysia tightens curbs in capital as virus cases climb

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