Just a week back, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had expressed hope that the COVID-19 emergency might be ending, turns out "the end is (not) in sight". Global health experts have warned the sudden surge China is experiencing represents a "wild card" and that we may be in a different phase of the pandemic.

Explained: Is China a threat to the world? Beijing's new Covid wave a 'wild card', warn experts

With the number of the Covid cases soaring in various nations, India stepped up for genome sequencing of Covid positive cases. States have been requested to ensure that samples are sent to the labs on daily basis.

Indian states asked to submit samples for Genome sequencing

Hong Kong has announced a further easing of its social distancing rules, additionally the previously mandatory negative COVID-19 RAT ( rapid antigen test) result is also set to be scrapped.

Hong Kong announces further easing of COVID-19 curbs

Even as coronavirus cases surge across the nation vaccine hesitancy runs deep in mainland China. While officially the country's vaccination rate is above 90 per cent, the rate for adults with booster shots is much lower.

Even as Covid cases spike, vaccine hesitancy plagues China; experts predict 3 waves of infections in winter

As China moves towards living with Covid and loosens up its strict Zero-covid regulations, Beijing has witnessed a sudden and dramatic explosion in its daily coronavirus numbers.

Streets deserted, pharmacies overcrowded as Beijing battles a sudden surge in Covid cases

As the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it hoped that the virus would no longer be a public health emergency next year.

WHO hopes Covid-19 won't be a public emergency in 2023, says seeking information on virus origins from China

Just days after abruptly dropping its strict zero-Covid restriction China says that it is now impossible to track the true scale of Covid-19 infections in the country.

China says impossible to 'accurately grasp' the actual number of Covid infected people

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday (December 13) that the international body is 'very likely' to downgrade China's growth forecast for this year and the next, reported AFP.

IMF 'very likely' to downgrade growth forecast for China

Hong Kong has announced the lifting of its "amber code" which means that it will no longer require its residents to use its "LeaveHomeSafe" app to enter venues. Additionally, the much criticised "0+3" regime will also be taken away.

Hong Kong takes away much-criticised Covid restrictions

The country is ramping up ICU beds, and building new hospitals, as it relaxes covid measures and drops mandatory quarantine. What explains these contradictory measures? @MollyGambhir tells you

Gravitas: What explains China's Covid confusion?

About 64.4 million surgical facemasks and 3.7 million plastic aprons worth 31.8 million USD (£26 million) paid for by British citizens are now being sold for as little as $612 (£500) in an online auction.

UK's Covid wastage: Country auctions off PPE kits worth $31.8 million for $600

Some health officials are warning about a "Tridemic" this winter season. It is a triple threat of COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the world headed for a "Tridemic"

As the world's second-largest economy suffers through a broad slowdown and a spike in Covid cases, a high-level meeting of China's Communist party concluded that the nation should optimise epidemic prevention and control measures next year.

In view of mutations, Covid should be renamed, says Chinese medicine expert

Though they detest strict Covid curbs, the Chinese aren't too keen to travel abroad even if the curb ease, says a study. More than half of those who were surveyed gave a thumb-down to overseas travel.

Chinese not keen to travel abroad, even if Covid restrictions ease: Study

A Hong Kong hotel had to pay one of its guests US$642 (HK$5,000) as a refund for an unfair charge of a "cleaning fee". The hotel had apparently imposed the fee on its guest, without any prior notice during the online booking for a room.

Hong Kong hotels charging Covid positive guests hundreds of dollars in 'cleaning fee'

The past week saw protests rage across China, as in a rare outpouring of anger citizens across the country took to the streets protesting against the nation's stringent zero-covid policy and restrictions.

Almost three years of zero-Covid policy takes its toll on China's coffers; local govt cash strapped

United States officials on Saturday said that even though China is facing challenges and public anger that is translating into protests against restrictions, the nation's leader Xi Jinping is still unwilling to accept Western vaccines.

China’s vaccine not ‘effective’ against Omicron, Xi still not allowing better foreign ones: US

China said on Tuesday (November 29) that it plans to speed Covid vaccination of people aged 60 and more. The statement has come after China logged record number of Covid infections for several days.

China to accelerate Covid vaccination among the elderly amid rising cases, protests

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said that China still has room to adjust its strict zero-Covid policy, pointing out that the nation's stringent policies have been especially hard on the people.

China can adjust its strict zero-Covid policy, it's been hard on people, says IMF

According to a new study, the blood-thinning drug Apixaban puts patients at risk for no clear benefit. The drug has been used as a potential life-saver for those recovering from severe COVID-19. But the research suggests that it does not work and can cause major bleeding. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint: How effective is blood-thinning therapy for COVID patients?

A blood thinning drug, widely administered to Covid patients who have been discharged from hospital has been found by a study to be not working and having serious side-effects.

A Covid blood-thinner drug does not work, causes side effects: Study

Hundreds across China took to the streets on Sunday protesting against the nation's stringent Zero-Covid policy. In the wake of a deadly fire that many have chalked up to the two-plus year of strict lockdowns, the "rare outpouring" of anger took place across major Chinese cities.

China's 'rare outpouring' of anger: Protesters chant 'down with Xi', break Covid testing tents. Watch!

China says Beijing is facing its most severe test of the pandemic. Three people died of Covid-19 in the capital city this weekend. What happened to China's zero covid policy? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas | Covid-19: China reports two deaths in Beijing

The COVID-19 situation is easing around the world but not in China. Chaoyang, the largest district of China’s capital Beijing, urged people to stay home for the weekend and restricted intra-city travel as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the city. Watch the full video to know more

China's COVID cases rise, Beijing under semi-lockdown

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