The Netherlands has announced to ease Covid restrictions—one of the harshest in Europe—despite witnessing rising cases. Cafes, bars and restaurants will be allowed to open until 10 pm, though to gain entry patrons will be required to show a negative test result, prove they are vaccinated or have recently recovered from a coronavirus infection.

Under fire, Dutch PM eases Covid restrictions despite rising cases

Researchers have revealed that cannabidiol (CBD), which is an active ingredient found in cannabis might help block infection with the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19).

Can weed cure Covid? Cannabis compound stops coronavirus in test tube

Denmark aims to scrap all remaining domestic COVID-19 restrictions next week, following on from similar announcements in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands in the past week despite high numbers of Omicron infections in Europe.

Denmark aims to scrap all domestic COVID-19 curbs by February

Even as the world battles Coronavirus and its various variants, many people still remain unvaccinated. Popularly known as anti-vaxxers or vaccine-skeptics, even after months of vaccine being readily available, these people refuse to get vaccinated. This city is planning on taking harsh steps against its unvaccinated citizens. Find out more.

Tax for unvaccinated! A Canadian city is doing this

According to a US study, the Omicron wave has been less severe with shorter hospitalisations for patients and fewer deaths. A study in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality weekly report said that hospitalisations was 29 per cent less than last winter's virus surge in the United States and considerably lower at 26 per cent during the Delta wave.

Shorter hospitalisations, fewer deaths in Omicron wave: US study

The United Kingdom has made changes to coronavirus (COVID-19) testing measures for travellers arriving in the country from February 11 as the government has taken one step further to reopen the travel sector.

COVID-19: UK to remove restrictions for eligible vaccinated arrivals, including from India. See changed rules

New coronavirus cases are falling in parts of the United States hit hardest by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, according to a Reuters analysis of public health data, offering an early indication the virus might once again be in retreat.

Omicron cases falling in parts of the US, but expert says COVID-19 is here to stay

"It's plausible that the region is moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame," says WHO's Hans Kluge; a plausible end to covid crisis for Europeans?

Is Europe eyeing an end to Covid-19 pandemic?

India’s Covid cases saw a marginal dip on Monday, with the country registering 3,06,064 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

India’s Covid tally dips marginally, over 3,00,000 new infections recorded

The COVID-19 is starting to shift from a pandemic to a more manageable endemic, several top experts have opined, adding that a rapid fall in Omicron cases indicated that the deadly virus is in the ‘endgame’.

Fall in Omicron cases: Early signs of Covid heading towards ‘endgame’, say experts

New Zealand announced Sunday that it would impose its highest level of COVID restrictions across the country at midnight, after at least nine cases of the highly transmissible omicron variant were reported.

With Omicron circulating, New Zealand imposes its toughest restrictions

The number of omicron-lead infections across the world is showing no signs of respite, but protests have intensified against vaccination mandates that have been set by different governments around the world.

Mass protests intensify against vaccination mandates despite Omicron surge

The Omicron wave has pushed daily COVID cases to record highs in several countries. There are growing concerns on whether you could catch the infection multiple times.

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Health experts and scientists are probing a recently-discovered Omicron's sub-variant of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to determine the potential impact and study how it could affect future pandemic spread.

COVID-19: Is Omicron 'sub-variant' BA.2 a threat in India? More than 400 cases found in England

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding as the country imposed new restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding as COVID cases rise due to Omicron

Booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are not just preventing infections with the contagious omicron variant — they are also keeping infected Americans from ending up in the hospital, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Booster shots are instrumental in fighting Omicron, CDC data show

Studies highlight the effectiveness of the Third dose against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. They claim that the booster dose is 90% effective in preventing hospitalisations.

Studies highlight the effectiveness of booster dose against the Omicron variant of COVID-19

COVID-19 cases continue to soar with each passing day. As per the latest data, the number of infections recorded is nearly 3 million globally this week only.

Global COVID cases continue to soar due to the Omicron variant

Athletes warned against speaking up on human rights Olympics app found to have security flaws Diplomatic boycott of Olympics irks China How safe is the Beijing Bubble? From Genocide to Omicron, watch the story of China's controversial Olympics

From Genocide to Omicron: The story of China's controversial Olympics

A report on coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits highlights a critical situation in Pakistan as it has been stated that the majority of the virus testing is apparently inaccurate.

Pakistan using 80% of COVID-19 testing kits of substandard quality: Report

Some countries around the world are witnessing a record rise in the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases after the emergence of the Omicron variant. The 'variant of concern' Omicron was detected in November last year and was speculated to be the most worrying Covid variant since delta with a large number of mutations.

Will COVID-19 start diminishing in 2022 or the world will see new variants?

As coronavirus cases are increasing in Brazil, the carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro have been postponed. They will now be held in late April and not the final weekend of February.

Rio de Janeiro postpones Carnival parades as Omicron cases spike

India is currently witnessing a record surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the fast-spreading omicron variant. With an upward move in cases every day, the country is under the grip of an aggressive third wave.

India reports 337,704 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours amid a surge due to Omicron variant

Ireland on Saturday will drop all Covid related restrictions. This comes after a major surge in cases did not cause any increase in ICU numbers. According to a report by Reuters, after advice from public health officials, the government decided that bars and restaurants will no longer need to close at 8pm.

Ireland to scrap almost all Covid restrictions, bars allowed to open till late

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