The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) president Gabrielle Carteris and national executive director David White on Tuesday (local time) posted a message to the labour union website with an update to COVID-19 filming protocols amid the current surge in cases.

SAG AFTRA says most productions will remain on hiatus until mid-January amid COVID-19

With 21,821 new coronavirus infections and 299 deaths in the past 24 hours, India`s overall tally stood at 1,02,66,674 on Thursday, while the death toll touched 1,48,738, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

21,821 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 1,02,66,674

The Union Health Ministry has said that India has crossed a significant milestone in its fight against coronavirus, with the national COVID-19 recovery rate crossing 96 per cent, one of the highest globally.

Covid recovery rate in India crosses 96%, decline in active cases

With 20,550 new coronavirus infections and 286 deaths in the past 24 hours, India's overall tally stood at 1,02,44,853 on Wednesday, while the death toll touched 1,48,439, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

India reports 20,550 new COVID-19 cases, 286 deaths

Almost immediately, Dr. Hisam Goueli could tell that the patient who came to his psychiatric hospital on Long Island this summer was unusual. The patient, a 42-year-old physical therapist and mother of four young children, had never had psychiatric symptoms or any family history of mental illness.

Small number of COVID patients develop severe psychotic symptoms

An end-of-year party for 150 people attended by Brazilian soccer star Neymar is drawing scrutiny from local prosecutors, but the town where it is being held said on Wednesday it cannot do anything to prevent the bash from taking place.

Authorities say they're powerless to halt Neymar party

India reported 16,432 new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours ending 8 am Tuesday, taking the country’s tally to 1,02,24,303. This is the lowest increase in daily cases in six months, since June 23.

India records 16,432 new Covid-19 cases, lowest daily rise in over 6 months

The incoming US Vice-President Kamala Harris got vaccinated against the novel coronavirus on live television, the Biden transition team reported. Harris, dressed in a black shirt, was given a jab of the vaccine on Tuesday morning at the United Medical Center in Washington, DC, administered by clinical nurse manager Patricia Cummings.

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gets COVID-19 vaccine

Leading by example: Political leaders who got vaccinated for Coronavirus

Argentina has officially launched COVID-19 vaccinations with Russia's Sputnik V shots on Tuesday, the local government reported. The news has come a few days after the Russia health ministry approved the vaccine for people over the age of 60.

Argentina starts coronavirus vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V

Manchester City's Premier League visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed.

Man City's clash at Everton postponed due to multiple Covid-19 cases

The Government of India is starting dry run in four states — Punjab, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat — from today. The exercise will continue for two days, December 28 and 29, in two districts each.

Coronavirus vaccine dry run: India to hold two-day dummy drive in four states

After the new strains of coronavirus have been found in several countries, Sweden's government has issued temporary rules to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.

Sweden imposes stricter COVID-19 regulations amid fear of new variant

Serum Institute of India is expecting the Indian government to give approval to the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in the next few days, the company said on Monday.

India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla

Several members of the Philippines's President's security team have been injected with a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine making them the first Philippines nationals to receive any vaccine against COVID-19.

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval

A day after the European Union countries started vaccinating locals for the novel coronavirus, Spain officials have reported that the country has not yet got their full share of doses of the Pfizer vaccine yet.

Pfizer vaccine delivery delayed in Spain and other EU countries

Two new cases of a new coronavirus variant have been detected in Jordan in a couple who had returned from the UK, Health Minister reported on Sunday. The Jordanian couple had returned from the UK recently after travelling on December 19, reported Health Minister Nazir Obeidat.

Jordan reports two cases of new 'infectious' strain of coronavirus

A group of scientists are urging the UK government to impose a complete lockdown in the country as the cases have increased alarmingly following the birth of the new variant of the deadly virus.

Scientists urge nationwide 'tier 4' lockdown in UK

A pilot has vowed to spread awareness about the novel coronavirus and thank the efforts of the frontline workers who have been working round the clock to help the world battle COVID-19 pandemic.

Pilot draws syringe in sky as COVID-19 vaccination drive begins

With an alarming increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country, a nationwide lockdown has bene reimposed in Israel for the third time in this pandemic year.

Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people

While the world is battling a new strain of coronavirus, experts have now turned their attention to making sure the existing vaccines work against the new variant too.

AstraZeneca chief claims vaccine works against new strain of coronavirus

A fire broke out in a coronavirus hospital facility located in the north of the capital city of Egypt, Cairo. The fire took seven lives, as per initial reports. The intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital caught fire and claimed seven coronavirus patients, and injured five others who were getting treated for the deadly virus in the hospital.

Egypt: Hospital fire kills seven coronavirus patients, injures five

A journalist in Jordan has been arrested after he reported the kingdom has received coronavirus vaccine and the local officials had already received shots of the vaccine.

Jordan: Journalist arrested for claiming officials received jabs of coronavirus vaccine

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SAG AFTRA says most productions will remain on hiatus until mid-January amid COVID-19

21,821 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 1,02,66,674

Covid recovery rate in India crosses 96%, decline in active cases

India reports 20,550 new COVID-19 cases, 286 deaths

Small number of COVID patients develop severe psychotic symptoms

Authorities say they're powerless to halt Neymar party

India records 16,432 new Covid-19 cases, lowest daily rise in over 6 months

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gets COVID-19 vaccine

Leading by example: Political leaders who got vaccinated for Coronavirus

Argentina starts coronavirus vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V

Man City's clash at Everton postponed due to multiple Covid-19 cases

Coronavirus vaccine dry run: India to hold two-day dummy drive in four states

Sweden imposes stricter COVID-19 regulations amid fear of new variant

India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla

Sweden imposes stricter COVID-19 regulations amid fear of new variant

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval

Pfizer vaccine delivery delayed in Spain and other EU countries

Jordan reports two cases of new 'infectious' strain of coronavirus

Scientists urge nationwide 'tier 4' lockdown in UK

Pilot draws syringe in sky as COVID-19 vaccination drive begins

Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people

AstraZeneca chief claims vaccine works against new strain of coronavirus

Egypt: Hospital fire kills seven coronavirus patients, injures five

Jordan: Journalist arrested for claiming officials received jabs of coronavirus vaccine