According to a new poll, over half of the European companies in Hong Kong aim to shift their operations and workers entirely or partially out of the city, the latest indicator that the world's tightest COVID-19 travel and quarantine rules are diminishing the city's allure.

50% of foreign companies in Hong Kong plan to relocate 

In the United States, about a million individuals have died from COVID-19 in the last two years, although the entire extent of the pandemic's collateral harm is still being calculated.

US: Alcohol-related deaths soared 25% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic

Hillary Clinton, the former US Secretary of State, tweeted Tuesday that she had tested positive for COVID-19. The former senator and presidential candidate claimed she is feeling great despite some mild cold symptoms.

Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID, trolled after requesting movie suggestions 

Moderna Inc on late Thursday (March 17) sought emergency use authorisation with US health regulators for a second COVID-19 booster shot, as a surge in cases in some parts of the world fuels fears of another wave of the pandemic.

Moderna seeks FDA authorisation for second COVID-19 booster for all adults

New Zealand has decided to bring forward the opening of its international borders after more than two years of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country implemented some of the toughest isolation rules in the world, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern believes that it is time to return to normalcy as she said that the possible influx of tourists will a massive boost to the nation's economy.

New Zealand to reopen borders after nearly two years of Covid isolation

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings.

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

Six members of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) women`s ice hockey team are in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19, the TASS news agency reported on Thursday.

Six Russian women's ice hockey players in isolation after Covid positive tests

If you believed the pandemic was finally over, you were mistaken.It has reared its ugly head by releasing Omicron, a new variant. Since COVID-19 cases have been on the rise, demand for the drug Dolo 650 has been high.

How made-in-India pill Dolo 650 became India’s ‘favourite snack’ in Covid waves

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has tested positive for COVID-19. Harbhajan on Friday said that he has quarantined himself at home and is taking all the necessary precautions.

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh quarantines, tests positive for COVID-19

Facing a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant, Abu Dhabi is requiring people entering the city to show proof of booster shots.

Abu Dhabi requires booster shots to enter the emirate

The match between ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC, scheduled for Saturday evening, in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) has been postponed by the organisers after a player from the Kolkata-based team tested positive for Covid-19.

ISL 2021-22: ATK Mohun Bagan's clash against Odisha FC postponed due to Covid-19

As cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 have increased in recent days, India's capital Delhi will implement a weekend curfew, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said during a news conference on Tuesday.

Omicron: India's national capital Delhi imposes weekend curfew amid rising COVID cases

Despite the troubling Covid spike, a video shared widely on Twitter shows massive crowds at a famous Goa tourist site. Since the end of December, Goa has seen a considerable influx of tourists, with visitors flocking to the coastal state for the Christmas-New Year holiday season.

Watch: Tourists ignored the Omicron warning at Baga Beach in Goa

As the White House struggles to control the increasing spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in the US, New York has reported an alarming increase in hospitalisation of children.

Four-fold increase observed in hospitalisation of New York's children, amid Omicron spread

India has reported 6,531 new Covid infections on Tuesday morning and 315 deaths, as per the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Amid the fear of Omicron spread in the country, the tally for Omicron cases has increased to 653 on Tuesday morning, the health ministry said.

India reports 6,531 new Covid cases; Saurav Ganguly tests positive

While the US President is urging people to stay calm amid increase of coronavirus cases, US health authorities have recommended reducing the isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid.

US experts halve isolation period for asymptomatic Covid patients, amid Omicron spread

India recorded a total of 6,531 new Covid cases on Tuesday morning, with a recovery rate of 98.40 per cent, which is the highest since March 2020. On December 25 morning, India had reported 7,189 new Covid infections and 415 Omicron cases, out of which 115 had recovered or migrated.

While West struggles to control Omicron surge, India's covid tally tells a different story

In the United States, more than 204 million people are fully vaccinated, but that’s still only 62 per cent of the population, much lower than in most other wealthy countries.

Where vaccination rates are low in the US, reasons vary

A few hours after reporting the highest number of daily infections, Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, has now recorded its first Omicron-related death.

NSW reports first Omicron death as Australia sees 10,000 Covid cases for first time

While scientists still rush to find out the symptoms of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, users of UK’s Zoe Covid app have reported symptoms like common cold. Some of the most common symptoms reported by users of this Zoe Covid app are runny nose, headaches, fatigue, sore throat, sneezing and more.

Symptoms of Omicron same like common cold, UK experts reveal

COVID-19 infections were rising all across Spain, but the message from the country’s leader was clear: The government was not entering 2022 with the restrictions of 2020.

Europeans ponder living with, not defeating, Covid

New York’s Times Square is known for its extravagant-style countdown to a new year, but the coronavirus pandemic seemed to have cast off its evil eye on this celebration.

Times Square to scale down New Year celebrations amid fears of Omicron spread

Mary Kesterson, 67, was strolling maskless through Houston’s teeming Galleria mall this week, among a sea of shoppers hunting for last-minute gifts. She was aware of the mounting anxiety across the country over the highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus, and as an older American, she was a member of a group at heightened risk from the virus.

For seniors, the season brings worry and resolve

Hugging is fast becoming a forgotten concept in the UK due to the fear of coronavirus, a survey has revealed recently. As per a survey conducted by YouGov and PA news agency, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, nearly 70 per cent people are to shy away from shaking hands with someone who does not live in the same house as them.

Amid Omicron spread, hugging has decreased and anxiety has increased: Survey

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