The virus took Grandma Delores first, silencing an 86-year-old voice that rang with Lakota songs and stories. Then it came for Uncle Ralph, a stoic Vietnam veteran.

Tribal elders are dying from the pandemic, causing a cultural crisis for American Indians

In the spring, as thousands of people were sickened by the coronavirus, the bodies began to pile up in one of the country’s densest urban centers: New York City.

Are cities a safe place to live during a pandemic?

Numerous cases of bird flu had been reported across India, Europe Japan and South Korea. So is this the start of another Pandemic? Here the report.

Bird flu has been reported in different parts of the World, So is this the start of another pandemic?

Does coronavirus cause brain damage? Scientists have found evidence of damage in the brain tissues of patients who died from COVID-19, but without directly linking the damage to the virus.

Scientists find COVID-19 not directly responsible for brain damage among patients

A flurry of headlines this week flooded social media, documenting a seemingly concerning case of COVID-19 in a San Diego nurse who fell ill about a week after receiving his first injection of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine.

Vaccines take a while to kick in. Experts say that means the body is doing its job.

Unprecedented pandemic, Unprecedented lockdowns, Unprecedented social distancing, Unprecedented economic carnage, Unprecedented challenges, Unprecedented change, 'UNPRECEDENTED: 2020 ROUNDUP'

WION Wideangle: Unprecedent 2020 Round-Up

Director Steven Soderbergh has revealed that he is working on a "philosophical" sequel to his pandemic thriller, 'Contagion'. The 2011 movie, which depicts the outbreak of a deadly and fast-spreading viral disease, received renewed popularity in 2020 as many pointed out the freakish similarity between the current scenario of coronavirus pandemic and the film's plot.

'Contagion' sequel is being planned, reveals director Steven Soderbergh

In 2020, China faced global criticism for its pandemic cover-up and military adventurism. Will 2021 be different? Palki Sharma tells you what to expect from China in 2021.

Gravitas: What to expect from China in 2021

On the last day of 2020, China's President Xi Jinping declared a victory over the pandemic. Wuhan - the original epicentre, threw a party. Palki Sharma tells you how China is trying to reframe the narrative of the Wuhan Virus Pandemic.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping declares 2020 a triumph

2020 has been a disaster for China. Xi Jinping wanted to profit from this pandemic, but his plan boomeranged. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: How Xi Jinping's plans boomeranged

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approval ratings is the highest among 13 world leaders according to a U.S-based research firm. Where do other leaders stand? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi's popularity rose during the pandemic

U.S which has recorded over 3927 deaths due to COVID-19 in just 24 hours. This the new daily record since the pandemic begin. The highest death toll in America coming out of a time. however Anthony Fauci has downplayed the impact of this mutated virus saying that their is no indication at all that it increases the ability make people sick.

WION Dispatch: Biggest spike in U.S COVID-19 death toll

Recently, Elton John shared his little secret about how he stayed sober during the quarantine this year. The Rocket Man appeared for an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the premiere episode of their new podcast 'Archewell Audio'.

Elton John shares how zoom meetings were a 'lifesaver' during pandemic

The combined worth of Australian billionaires was assessed to be 52.4% higher this week than at the same time last December.

Australian billionaires get 50% richer amid pandemic

The first case of the new coronavirus variant found in South Africa has been confirmed in Japan, the Japan Times reports. A woman who arrived from South Africa in Japan on December 19 and tested positive for COVID-19 turned out to be infected with the new 501.

Japan reports first case of new coronavirus strain that emerged in South Africa

Peggy Stein, 68, a retired teacher in Berkeley, California, skipped a flu shot this year. Her reasoning: “How could I get the flu if I’m being so incredibly careful because of COVID?

Don’t let the pandemic stop your shots

Not long before Christmas, as the pandemic was taking a devastating toll in rural Iowa, Rebecca Tinti was visiting some neighbors who had fallen ill. At the family’s farm, she found seven of them, including a newborn baby, bedridden with sickness, leaving a 6-year-old girl to take care of everyone else.

Holidays in a pandemic? Here’s what happened in 1918

As the year comes to an end, we remember those who were at the forefront of the battle against Covid19. Watch 'Heroes of the Pandemic'

WION Wideangle : Watch 'Heroes of the Pandemic'

The pandemic not only effected economy and lives all across but also gave rise to mental health issues. As the world dealt with isolation and quarantine amid the coronavirus scare, it led to increase in mental health issues for many including actress Taraji P Henson.

Taraji P Henson reveals she contemplated suicide amid pandemic

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica started administering Latin America’s first Covid-19 vaccines Thursday as the region hardest hit by the disease seeks relief from the pandemic.

Hardest hit by COVID-19, Latin America begins mass vaccination drive

American airlines furloughed nearly 19,000 employees after a first federal payroll support package for airlines expired in October.

American Airlines begins recalling 19,000 furloughed workers

The pandemic seem to have made Jennifer Lopez rethink about her wedding plans with fiance Alex Rodriguez. The singer-actress recently appeared on Andy Cohen's radio show and admitted that she is not in a rush to marry Rodriguez.

Jennifer Lopez admits the pandemic made her re-think about marrying Alex Rodriguez

London will move into England`s highest tier of COVID-19 restrictions, the government said on Monday, citing increased infection rates that may be partly linked to a new variant of the coronavirus.

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed in London as infections surge

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

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