Thousand of locals took to the streets in Germany to protest against the coronavirus restrictions while the government plans to initiate stricter regulations amid an incoming third wave of the deadly virus.

Thousands protest against strict coronavirus restrictions in Germany

On Easter, Pope urges nations to quicken Covid vaccines' distribution

Veteran actor Govinda, on Sunday has tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain under home quarantine, his spokesperson confirmed. The `Hatya` actor`s spokesperson shared, "Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately, Govinda Ahuja has tested positive for Covid 19.

Govinda tests positive for COVID-19, under home quarantine

The United States reaped the fruits Friday of its vaccination campaign against Covid-19 as it became the first nation to reach 100 million people, but Europe's rollout faced fresh impediments and South America tightened restrictions in the face of Brazil's soaring infections.

US reaches 100 million with vaccines as Europe faces hiccups

Many countries shut down and went into another lockdown as the second wave of coronavirus pandemic hit the world. However, Russia was one of the few countries that didn’t initiate another lockdown, and it now seems to be paying a price for it.

Russia claims February Covid death toll double the initial number

Amid rising cases of coronavirus in the country, France is set to enter the third lockdown beginning Saturday. The decision has come a few days after the French president Emmanuel Macron had hinted against imposing a lockdown.

France set to enter third lockdown amid coronavirus surge

India reported 81,466 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, the highest daily number in six months, as several states were hit by a second wave of the coronavirus. Health ministry data showed the total number of cases surged to 12.

India reports six-month high of COVID-19 daily infections amid new curbs

Long-Covid symptoms are affecting a large part of the population in the UK, with about half that number saying the disease is harming their day-to-day lives, government statistics show.

British study finds almost one in seven suffer long Covid symptoms

The coronavirus has brought several major losses and cultural venues and heritage sites have also suffered losses in the pandemic-hit economy. Making sure the cultural venues and heritage sites do not suffer huge losses, the UK government has decided to offer £400 million in grants to aid the recovery of these venues.

UK government to offer £400 million to restore cultural heritage

India reported 72,330 new COVID-19 cases and 459 related deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the union health ministry on Thursday. With these additional cases, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country reached 1,22,21,665.

India reports 72,330 new COVID-19 cases, 459 deaths in 24 hours

The Central government on Thursday said that vaccination against coronavirus will be offered on all days in the month of April at both public and private sector vaccination centres.

At all public and private sector centres: Covid vaccination throughout April, including gazetted holidays

The Vice Presidential Nominee, Sarah Palin, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now urging people to take precautions against the deadly virus. Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, is now urging people to wear masks in public.

'Use common sense and wear masks': Sarah Palin urges people after testing positive for Covid

As several countries experience a surge in coronavirus cases, the head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned that the region could face a more severe spike in cases than last year.

'Stay home': Experts warn new COVID surge to be worse than 2020

Russia has registered the world's first vaccine for animals against Covid-19, its agricultural regulator said on Wednesday, after tests showed it generated antibodies against the virus in dogs, cats, foxes and mink.

In a first, Russia registers Covid-19 vaccine for animals 

The US and UK have criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) on its report looking into the beginnings of the coronavirus pandemics. US and UK, along with 12 other countries, have issued a statement of resistance against the WHO's report and have accused China of "withholding access to complete, original data and samples".

US, UK, along with 12 countries, criticise WHO's report on COVID origin

Former Prime Minister and JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda and his wife Chennamma have tested positive for Covid-19. “My wife Chennamma and I have tested positive for COVID-19.

Former PM Deve Gowda and his wife Chennamma test positive for Covid-19

A few hours after the World Health Organization (WHO) accused China of not sharing the required data on coronavirus pandemic's origin, China has hit back claiming these accusations to be fake.

China denies WHO's accusation of not sharing COVID data

The European countries and UK have been at crossroads when it comes to coronavirus vaccination, with the UK leading the race. However, French President Emmanuel Macron has claimed that France will have caught up with the UK on the number of people being vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.

'UK will depend on us soon': Macron assured France will match Britain vaccine targets soon

In England, more than 40,600 people have been infected with the deadly coronavirus while being treated at hospitals for other reasons. The recent figures have raised concerns about NHS' inability to protect the patients.

UK: More than 40,600 people contracted COVID while in hospital

It has been a year since India's 1.3 billion people responded positively to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'janata curfew' to break the chain of novel coronavirus, which had then started to spread in some parts of the country.

'Janata curfew' to vaccination: India's year-long fight against COVID-19

The UK has been trying to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus through extended lockdowns, but to no avail. Now, the country officials have decided to impose a fine of £5,000 ($6,900) for the people from England travelling abroad.

UK to impose £5,000 fine on locals travelling abroad amid surge in coronavirus

France will offer Covid-19 shots to anyone over 70 from this weekend, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, as he sought to breathe more urgency into his country's vaccination campaign.

French Prez promises faster vaccine roll-out as infections 'explode' 

Malaysia on Monday announced it had established a $2.4 million compensation fund to provide cash assistance for any Covid-19 vaccine recipients, who suffer severe reactions due to inoculations.

Malaysia sets up compensation fund for Covid-19 vaccinations 

A new US-based study has found that hospitalised Covid-19 patients are at a higher risk of stroke compared with patients, who had similar infectious conditions, such as influenza and sepsis in prior studies.

Covid patients at higher risk of stroke during hospitalisation: Study 

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