Just days after the W.H.O. Declared that COVID-19 pandemic is no longer public health emergency of international concern, coronavirus is once again spreading in China. Is the pandemic reallover or did the W.H.O. jump the gun?

Gravitas: Did W.H.O mishandle the COVID-19 pandemic? | New COVID-19 wave in China

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the Covid-19 emergency, signaling that one of the most deadly and economically devastating pandemics in modern history is receding as the disease that caused it becomes a routine illness.

WHO declares end to Covid-19 global health emergency

WHO declares Covid-19 pandemic is over; restrictions lifted globally

The Detroit auto show is returning this week after a two-year gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It starts today and will go on until September 25. However, lower attendance is expected at this year's auto show.

World Business Watch: Detroit auto show is back after 2-year gap due to Covid-19 pandemic

How would the world deal with future pandemics? Countries decide there needs to be legally binding accord

United States deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman, who is in India on a two-day visit, held talks with foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday. Both leaders discussed the indo-pacific and COVID-19 pandemic during the meet.

US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman on two-day visit to India, Afghan on agenda

Let us take a look at COVID-19 updates coming in from across the globe.

COVID-19 Update: Spain approves booster shots for people over 70

A group of Thai monks and volunteers decked out in personal protective equipment carefully navigate a golf cart pulling a trailer loaded with bags of fresh vegetables through bumpy roads as they head to a village on the outskirts of Bangkok.

Thai monks craft traditional grocery truck to donate food during COVID-19 pandemic

1.8 billion Muslims globally are observing the holy month of Ramazan. But how safe is fasting safe during a pandemic & does taking a vaccine invalidate your fast? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a fact-check.

Gravitas: Ramazan & The Pandemic

American CEOs took home $13.7 million in salaries despite a pandemic-driven economic slump. How did the corporate world beat the worst economic crisis since World War II? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Fat pay cheques, massive profits in a pandemic year

With no COVID-19 vaccines to offer its 11 million people, the Caribbean nation of Haiti is struggling hard to contain the Coronavirus crisis. So far, Haiti was supposed to receive 756,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine through a United Nations program aimed at ensuring the neediest countries get COVID-19 shots.

Haiti awaits COVID-19 vaccines amid unrest

North Korea has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics this year to protect its athletes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision comes as a blow to South Korea's hopes of reviving the stalled peace talks during the Games.

North Korea pulls out of Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19 pandemic

US consumer confidence has raised this month to its highest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting views that economic growth will accelerate in the coming months, driven by more fiscal stimulus and an improving public health situation.

World Business Watch: US consumer confidence hits one-year high

Underscoring the fragile nature of the economy's recovery from last year's slump, Japanese retail sales fell for the third straight month in February as households kept a lid on expenditure amid the coronavirus emergency.

World Business Watch: Japan's retail sales fall for third straight month

After a year spent at home, there is finally an end inside to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. But for some, this feels more like the root cause of growing anxiety rather than a cause of celebration. WION tells you more.

COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on mental health

Amid fears of a second wave, the Indian government is facing demands to open up vaccinations for all adults. India could take lessons from Europe, where an over-cautious approach to vaccines could be costing lives. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: COVID-19 Pandemic: Why can't everyone get a vaccine in India?

As vaccine nationalism picks up, countries are rushing to promote home-grown jabs. But China is taking it to the next level by offering easy VISAs for foreigners who have taken a Chinese vaccine. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pharma wars and the pandemic

The United States House of Representative passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill which will help Americans to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden's $1.9 tn COVID-19 relief bill cleared, Prez to sign law on Friday

Schools have been shut for more than a year in Panama. It is the country with the highest number of missed schools days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schools closed for a year in Panama

China's National People's Congress is concluding its annual meeting today (March 11). The week-long meeting saw the gathering of countries political elites to discuss the geopolitical and economic challenges in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

China: 13th National People's Congress concludes its meet

According to a report, Japan has said that it will not allow foreign fans to attend the Tokyo Olympics due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Japan bars foreign fans from attending Tokyo Olympics

The United Kingdoms finance minister Rishi Sunak said the idea of giving people vaccine passports or certificates to allow them to enter venues or events might be a way to help the country and its economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

World Business Watch: UK FM Rishi Sunak says vaccine passports might help the economy

Their emotions alternating between burn-out and pride, nursing staff at Berlin's Havelhoehe hospital are buckling down for another shift as, almost a year after COVID-19 first struck, the second wave of Germany's epidemic rages on. German hospitals association DKG said on Tuesday (January 26) that about 4,600 COVID-19 patients were in intensive care, down from a peak of 5,781 on Jan 4.

Between burn-out and pride: Berlin hospital staff share COVID-19 experiences

The world has now recorded more than 100 million Wuhan virus cases. Countries around the world are struggling with new variants and vaccine shortages. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus pandemic: European Countries mandate medical-grade masks