A resident of India’s state of Kerala, Shafi Vikraman, has claimed to have obtained over 145 certificates of courses offered by various universities in 16 countries virtually during the Covid-induced lockdown.

Indian man claims to get over 145 educational certificates during Covid lockdown

US President Joe Biden calls Pfizer COVID-19 pill a 'Game Changer' as the US increases order to 20 million amid a surge in cases.

US President Joe Biden calls Pfizer COVID-19 pill a 'Game Changer'

After detection of three asymptomatic Covid cases on Sunday, lockdown has been imposed in the city of Yuzhou in China’s Henan Province on Monday night, local media reported.

Lockdown imposed in Chinese city after detection of three asymptomatic Covid cases

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

In response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's decision to shut cinema halls amid spike in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of Omicron variant, Kamal Gianchandani, President, Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Tuesday appealed to the state government to reconsider the order as it could lead to an "irreparable damage" for the Indian film industry which had just started to recover from the effects of the lockdowns.

Delhi govt's decision to shut cinemas could lead to irreparable damage: Multiplex Association of India 

Yearender 2021: Vaccine drive, virus resurgence, Omicron & lockdown 2.0

China has now imposed a partial lockdown in its northern city of Xi'an, ordering all 13 million residents to stay at home. According to reports, city officials have ordered all residents to remain at home unless they have a pressing reason to go out.

China locks down around 13 million people in Xi'an city amid rising COVID-19 cases

China imposes partial lockdown of up to 13 million people in Xi'an amid rising COVID-19 cases

Despite growing number of Covid cases and mounting pressure from locals, UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided that no lockdown will be imposed in the country till Christmas.

Boris Johnson decides on 'no lockdown' before Christmas

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced a string of allegations of partying while Covid restrictions were in place. Recently, Johnson has been pictured with wine and cheese alongside his wife and up to 17 staff in the Downing Street garden during lockdown.

UK PM Boris Johnson faces several allegations of lockdown parties

President Joe Biden called the new omicron variant of the coronavirus a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic” and said that he was not considering any widespread US lockdown.

US President Joe Biden says Omicron variant is cause for 'concern, not panic'

Parts of Europe are once again going into a lockdown mode because of the surge in cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant. This is the second year in a row that the country is shutting down.

Parts of Europe go into lockdown as Omicron cases surge

British PM Boris Johson is facing yet another scandal of gathering involving Johnson during covid times. Johnson had been facing accusations of sleaze and his poor handling of the covid-19 pandemic. Now one of Britain's newspapers has published a photograph of a gathering involving Boris Johnson during the lockdown.

Row over UK PM Boris Johnson's alleged 'Garden Gathering'

Netherlands began a lockdown on Sunday aimed at limiting an expected Covid-19 surge caused by the rise of the Omicron variant. Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the sudden shut-down on Saturday evening, ordering the closure of all but the most essential stores.

Netherlands imposes lockdown aimed at limiting an expected Covid-19 surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing yet another scandal. Johnson had been facing accusations of sleaze and his poor handling of the covid-19 pandemic. Now one of Britain's newspapers has published a photograph of a gathering involving Boris Johnson during the lockdown.

UK newspaper publishes photo of PM Boris Johnson at 'garden party'

Netherlands PM Mark Rutte announces lockdown in country

The Netherlands government announced today that it would go into a lockdown from Sunday amid a rise in Omicron variant cases. "I stand here tonight in a sombre mood.

Netherlands announces lockdown amid surge in Omicron cases

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid.

British govt looks to impose short two-week circuit breaker lockdown, say reports

Sri Lanka is planning to make COVID vaccination mandatory for all, in a bid to fight against COVID-19 in the island nation.

Sri Lanka is drafting legislation to make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to be under immense pressure lately. The PM’s name has cropped up in one or the other controversy in recent months. Now, a video of a staff laughing and joking over a party, which was held during Covid lockdown last Christmas in 2020, has surfaced to haunt the prime minister.

New video over Christmas party during lockdown in 2020 adds to UK PM Boris Johnson’s woes

Reports say Downing street was busy throwing parties amid strict lockdowns in London. Dozens of people were treated to food, booze and games despite a ban on indoor social gatherings. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Was Boris partying when Britain locked down?

Austria has become the first western-European country to re-impose a covid-19 lockdown ahead of Christmas, its fourth one since the pandemic. The full lockdown is supposed to last till December 10 and will be reevaluated post that.

Austria re-imposes a full Covid-19 lockdown, its fourth since pandemic began

At least 7 people have been hurt after Dutch police fired warning shots on protestors in Rotterdam who have been angered by the new restrictions introduced to battle the deadly coronavirus.

Europeans protest against partial lockdown in several countries; 7 people injured in Rotterdam

The German region hardest hit by the country's fourth wave of coronavirus is considering a partial lockdown, local media reported on Thursday as regional and federal leaders discussed tighter rules nationwide.

German region hardest hit by COVID surge plans partial lockdown: Report

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