Days ahead of May 1 when vaccination against COVID-19 is meant to be open for all adults aged between 18 and 44 in India, the Tamil Nadu Government said it has issued orders to procure 15 million (1.

COVID-19: Over 5 million people vaccinated in Tamil Nadu so far, says govt

The Coronavirus lockdowns have harmed young children’s speech and language skills, new research has found. Data from 50,000 pupils and a survey of schools showed an increased number of four and five-year-olds needing help with the language.

COVID-19: Children's speech and language skills 'impacted by lockdowns'

Authorities in northern Italy announced Monday they had identified two cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus, in a father and daughter recently returned from India.

Indian Covid variant found in northern Italy

To fight the ongoing wave of COVID-19 infections, Canada will send its armed forces and the Red Cross to Ontario. The province is facing a surge in the number of cases and hospitalisations due to COVID-19, Canada’s public safety minister said on Monday.

Canada to send army to Ontario as cases continue to rise

The Indian government has allowed all adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine from May 1st. Authorities are all set to launch the third phase of vaccination next month.

Coronavirus Update: Indian govt allows all adults to get vaccinated from 1st May

Covid-19 vaccines produced by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson have come under a cloud over rare cases of blood clots. Here's what we know:

Covid vaccines face blood clot concerns

The Wuhan virus is now targeting the youth. In Europe, Brazil and India - younger people are catching the newer variants. For some, the consequences are deadly. Can mass vaccination bring this surge under control?

Gravitas | Covid-19: The virus is now targeting the youth

Can an international treaty save the world from future pandemics? Leaders from 23 countries and the WHO back the idea. But the proposal is short on details. WION's Palki asks: Will a divided global leadership agree to a new treaty?

Gravitas: Can an international treaty save the world from future pandemics?

India is once again witnessing a massive surge in coronavirus cases as it recorded 40,953 infections in the last 24 hours, highest so far since November, taking the total tally to 1,15,55,284 on Saturday.

India adds nearly 41,000 new COVID-19 cases

A strict 25 hours lockdown has been imposed in the Brazillian capital of Brasilia to curb a worsening COVID-19 outbreak that is filled its intensive care units to near filled capacity now. Brazilian governor issues 24-hour lockdown in Brazil's capital and remains effective for 15 days.

Lockdown restrictions has been imposed in Brazillian capital of Brasilia to curb a worsening COVID-19 outbreak

According to Scientists we have now reached a precarious point in the pandemic, while conditions are turning favorable for the rise of new coronavirus variants. Despite large vaccination programs and immunizing through herd immunity. The virus continues to spread rapidly in many parts of the world and according to experts higher rates of viral transmission and partial immunizing population encourage the emergence of potentially more lethal variants.

Vaccination delays could bring more virus variants

E484K is the new variant of coronavirus which is found in Japan. Variants of this new strain is claimed to have come from overseas while 2 fresh cases also have been found at the airport. Talking about COVID-19, Japan has till now 400,000 cases of the epidemic and over 7000 deaths.

Japan: New Strain of COVID-19 found at the airport

Two 11 week old white tiger cubs that died in the Pakistani Zoo last month, are most likely died of COVID-19. An autopsy report found that the cub's lungs were badly damaged.

Two 11 week old white Tiger cubs died due to COVID-19 in Pakistan

China refuses to give raw data on early COVID-19 cases to a world health organization led team probing the origin of a pandemic. Raw data could help answer crucial questions on the origin of a pandemic. WION brings you more details.

China refuse to give raw data on early COVID-19 cases to a WHO led team

A World Health Organization probe team member has said that the team concluded its site visit in China's Wuhan, they are investigating the origins of coronavirus. The probe team visited various markets and hospital sites that first witness the outbreak. WHO probe team will go through all the data before submitting a summary of their findings.

WHO team members are worried about different bat COVID-19

Britain's opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Tuesday (January 26) the UK government has been too slow to act to curb the spread of the coronavirus from the onset of the pandemic.

UK opposition: government 'too slow' as COVID-19 deaths top 100,000

Riding an old-fashioned horse-driven cart, Dr Viktoria Mahnych trots country roads to attend to her patients in several villages nestled in the Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine. Mahnych, 30, now fears that the long holidays, during which Ukrainians frequented restaurants and other entertainment venues, as well as festive parties and crowded church services, will trigger a surge in new coronavirus infections and make her job even more difficult. The country of 42 million has recorded more than 1.1 million confirmed COVID-19 infections and nearly 20,000 deaths. #COVID19 #Ukraine #Doctor

A village doctor's struggle to keep up with rising COVID-19 cases in Ukraine

COVID-19 served a huge blow to the fitness industry among other sectors. Group Workouts, packed fitness studios, carefree session on cardio machine it all seems like a dream. As COVID-19 continue to spread fitness gyms are adjusting to a new reality. WION brings you the report.

What will be the 2021 trends to stay in shape ?

As Tokyo witnessing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases. The Tokyo governor, along with the governor of three prefectures seeks to declare a state of emergency in the country. The request comes after the country recorded over 4000 COVID-19 cases last week.

Japan: Tokyo governor calls for state of emergency as cases surge in the country

In late November, Reuters journalist Shoon Naing tested positive for the coronavirus in Yangon, after two nights of fever and coughing. This story documents her stay at a quarantine facility centre over 11 days.

Journalist records her experience at quarantine centre in Myanmar

South Korea which was once haled in successfully containing the coronavirus outbreak, overtime the reality has changed. On Tuesday south Korea has recorded its second highest spike in coronavirus infections. Seoul becomes the worst COVID-19 affected region.

South Korea battles its third COVID-19 surge, Moon Jae-in under fire for vaccine strategy

The W.H.O has been accused of conspiring with Italian Health Ministry to remove a report on COVID-19. The report reveled Italy's mismanagement during the Pandemic.

W.H.O accused of conspiring with Italy

France had initially hoped to be able to lift many of its lockdown rules on December 15th - allowing people to travel to visit friends and family over the holidays.

French govt to impose a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am for 3 weeks

New COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in Los Angeles County on Monday (November 30), leaving businesses wondering how they can survive.

"Everybody's worried": California businesses fear second shutdown

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