Over 40 per cent Covid cases in the United States in the week of December 31 were of Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, according to Epidemiologist Dr Eric Feigl-Ding, who cited data from the US Centers for Disease Control (US CDC) to lay the claim.

Covid in USA: Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for over 40 per cent cases

TikTok is a go-to platform to watch entertaining videos. But as a user, you may receive misleading information. When NewGuard researchers searched TikTok for content on popular news subjects, they discovered that nearly one out of every five of the videos had automatically contained false information, AP reported.

TikTok search results for COVID-19 and other significant topics show misleading information, says report 

In China, three cases of Covid 19 were enough for the Chinese authorities to lock down an entire city of almost 1.2 million people. Now in China's Yuzhou city, people are being confined to their homes in a bid to mitigate the recent local Covid 19 outbreak.

China: Over 1.2 Million residents in Yuzhou city ordered not to leave home

Thy sky over the National Stadium in Tokyo exploded in indigo and white as fireworks marked the start of the opening ceremony for the Olympics on Friday, celebrating the world's best athletes set to compete amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Olympics-Fireworks get Tokyo's no-frills opening ceremony underway

The new COVID-19 wave in India, in which the number of cases is skyrocketing, is hitting children hard. As per the data from the Union Health Ministry of India 79,688 children have been infected in the five worst hit states since March.

India: Second wave of COVID-19 is affecting more children

In an open letter, 24 scientists and researchers from Europe, the United States, Australia and Japan said the study was tainted by politics.

Scientists call for new probe into Covid-19 origins

With a fresh outbreak of the #WuhanVirus & #LunarNewYear migration, things could get wild in China once again. A majority of 280 million migrant workers are expected to travel back home. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China's lunar new year challenge

China's latest outbreak has spread to Beijing. A partial lockdown has been imposed. Over 1 million residents can't leave Beijing. Meanwhile in Hebei, a Communist Party official 'threatened to kill' a local for violating lockdown rules. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China latest outbreak spreads to Beijing

The former talk show host Larry King has been reportedly hospitalized with COVID-19. He is receiving treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, sources close to the King family told.

Veteran talk show host Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19

In this segment of WION In Focus, watch some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant.

Can new vaccines take on Covid mutation?

Cancer patients who get COVID-19 are at high risk for poor outcomes and should be considered for priority access to coronavirus vaccines

Experts call for people with cancer to receive COVID vaccine first

As the world embarks on an unprecedented campaign to bring ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccines to billions in remote areas, Democratic Republic of Congo’s experience holds vital lessons in distributing the vaccine and gaining the trust of those receiving it.

What the world can learn from Congo's Ebola response

Small shops, local markets, restaurants and catering firms that source from wholesalers, who supply 40% of the fruit and vegetables we eat, are likely to be affected within days.

Britain rushes to supermarkets amid supply shortage fear

'The Christmas holiday season could pose greater risks than Thanksgiving when it comes to spreading the coronavirus', says Anthony Fauci.

Anthony Fauci predicts COVID-19 pandemic to likely improve by Christmas

Russian mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that teachers, doctors and social workers will be the first to be administered the Sputnik V vaccine.

Russia to begin vaccination drive against COVID-19 from December 5

The country will have produced two million doses of the vaccine within the next few days, Putin said, noting that teachers and medics will be the first to receive shots.

Teachers, medics, social workers to get vaccine shots as Russia prepones inoculation drive

Talking about India’s vaccine preparations, the Prime Minister said, “Experts believe we don’t have to wait for a long period to get a vaccine.

Covid vaccine may be ready in few weeks, waiting for experts' nod: PM Modi

Russia becomes first country to vaccinate citizens outside trials

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered mass COVID-19 vaccination to start next week in Russia.

Vladimir Putin orders mass vaccinations against COVID-19 from next week in Russia

The global demand for ‘ultra-cold’ freezers has increased exponentially as countries prepare for the arrival of a Covid vaccine.

Italy producing freezers for COVID vaccines

Astra and its CEO are facing scrutiny as the drugmaker responds to growing confusion over the vaccine.

Astrazeneca likely to run additional global covid-19 vaccine trial

The Russian president on Wednesday urged the authorities to "pretend that all is well". During a government meeting, Mr Putin said: "The number of new cases is increasing ... and which is the most dangerous - the death rate is increasing."

President Vladimir Putin alarmed by rise in COVID-19 fatality rate in Russia

The governor of California said he was activating an “emergency brake” and applying tougher coronavirus restrictions.

Covid-19 update: Emergency declared in California as cases double in 10 days

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