Sri Lanka`s Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the nationwide quarantine curfew came into effect late August, has been extended till October 1 in an effort to curb the furtherspread of COVID-19.

Sri Lanka extends nationwide quarantine curfew till October 1

Caleb Bell is deaf, blind and nonverbal. When classes at his Manhattan school moved online last year, Bell needed his mother’s help to answer direct questions. She would often reach over and lift a block with a raised green circle, signifying “yes,” or a raised red X signifying “no.

Parents of students with disabilities try to make up for lost year

Bangkok locals convert 'taxi graveyard' into vegetable gardens

California has less COVID-19 transmission than any state in the country. That’s according to federal officials, who Wednesday ranked the state’s current coronavirus case rate the lowest in the nation.

Why California has one of the lowest COVID-19 rates

In a shocking and alarming news, a new study has revealed that the people who were administered Moderna’s Covid vaccine a year ago are more likely to contract coronavirus.

Those vaccinated last year with Moderna are twice likely to contract Covid: Study

(Disclaimer: The videos can be triggering for some people. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of this video) As cases are increasing in China's Fujian province, children, as little as four-year-old, are also being forced into isolation wards without their parents.

WATCH: China forces 4-year-old child into isolation as Covid cases surge in Putian

A 73-year-old man from Alabama, US, died due to cardiac arrest after he couldn’t secure an ICU bed in 43 hospitals across three states as they were already filled up by Covid patients.

Cardiac patient dies after failing to get ICU bed in 43 US hospitals occupied by COVID patients

New local COVID-19 infections more than doubled in China`s southeastern province of Fujian, health authorities said on Tuesday, prompting officials to quickly roll out measures including travel restrictions to halt the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 cases in southeast China more than double as Delta spreads

The Philippines will ease coronavirus restrictions in the capital Manila to spur economic activity, officials said Tuesday, despite record infection numbers and a warning from the WHO against the move.

Philippines eases virus lockdown in capital to spur economy despite WHO warning

The UK is currently enjoying a covid curb-free time as the cases have been declining and the government has been opening up the economy. However, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is about to warn the locals against an "uncertain" winter wave of coronavirus in the country.

UK's Boris Johnson set to warn locals against upcoming winter Covid wave: Reports

The United Nations chief warned Friday that the world is "moving in the wrong direction" and exhorted nations to take urgent action to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

UN chief calls for action on COVID-19, climate

Team India players have tested negative in the PCR results and the fifth and final Test versus England will now go ahead as planned. On Thursday (September 9), the series decider came under the scanner after a Covid case emerged out in the Indian camp.

Team India players test negative in PCR results, fifth Test versus England gets green signal

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is famous for keeping her calm and a smiling face, even during the toughest situations. However, a silly question about a patient and a visitor having sex in hospital made it difficult for Ardern to not react strongly.

New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern warns hospitals to not let Covid patients have sex with visitors

With COVID-19's third wave fears on mind, Indian authorities are restricting religious festivals, which are going to start this week. As these attract huge crowds, there is a possibility of outbreak of the third wave of COVID-19.

Amid COVID-19's third wave fears, India restricts religious festivals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a terrifying fact in July: Vaccinated people with the delta variant of the COVID virus carried roughly the same viral load in their noses and throats as unvaccinated people.

One in 5,000: The real chances of a breakthrough infection

On Wednesday, COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the country surpassed the 710 million level. Up to 7 PM on Wednesday, 73,80,510 dosages had been provided, bringing the total to 71,52,54,153.

India's Covid vaccination coverage crosses 710 million landmark milestone

Opening a window could reduce the amount of coronavirus in a room by half, according to a new observational study of infected college students in an isolation dormitory at the University of Oregon.

Dorm rooms study shows how ventilation curbs virus levels

In air heavy with monsoonal pressure and discontent, the riot police in Bangkok unleashed rubber bullets and tear gas. Tanat Thanakitamnuay, the scion of a real estate family, stood on a truck, where he had been excoriating Thailand’s leaders for their bungled response to the pandemic.

Thai protesters are back, and angrier, as government fumbles on COVID

Israel has been at the top of the game since the coronavirus pandemic began. The country has taken every possible step and has been applauded for being able to keep Covid under control.

New normal: Israel's health expert says fourth shot of Covid vaccine needed

Pediatric hospitalisations for COVID-19 have soared over the summer as the highly contagious delta variant spread across the country, according to two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Covid hospitalisation rate for children soars

India has pitched for an early outcome of the TRIPS waiver proposal for COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), an official release said on Saturday.

India for early outcome of TRIPS waiver for COVID vax, diagnotics

Turkey has eased quarantine rules for travelers from India from today, in a move that will help increase people to people engagement. One of the key relaxations will be for people who have been vaccinated with Covishield — both doses will be exempted from mandatory quarantine.

Turkey eases quarantine rules for travelers from India

With 45,352 people testing positive for coronavirus, India''s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,29,03,289, while active cases registered an increase for the third consecutive day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

COVID-19: India reports 45,352 new cases, 366 fresh fatalities

As the students around the world begin going back to schools, experts have urged parents to abandon fears of Covid in schools and send children back to classrooms for their wellbeing.

Schools are not 'drivers' of Covid infections in UK: Experts

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