Health


India OKs AstraZeneca and locally-made COVID-19 vaccines

(AP) — India authorized two COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, paving the way for a huge

Australia’s virus cluster expands further as masks made compulsory

(Reuters) – Australia’s most-populous state of New South Wales on Sunday reported eight new COVID-19

South Korea reports 657 new daily COVID cases, fewest in nearly 4 weeks

(Reuters) – South Korea reported 657 new coronavirus cases for Saturday, the lowest daily infection

UK hits daily virus record, is urged to keep schools closed

(AP) — With daily coronavirus infections surging as a result of a new virus variant,

India’s drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local COVID vaccines

(Reuters) – Experts at India’s drugs regulator have recommended for emergency use two coronavirus vaccines,

S.Korea extends coronavirus social distancing in Seoul region

(Reuters) – South Korea will extend unprecedented social distancing rules in Seoul and neighbouring areas

UK in ‘eye of the storm’ amid surging new coronavirus cases

(AP) — British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers

Coronavirus overshadows Japan’s New Year’s Day festivities

(Reuters) -New Year’s Day is the biggest holiday in Japan’s calendar, but this year’s festivities

Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start

(AP) — Terry Beth Hadler was so eager to get a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccination that

Australia rings in 2021 with new pandemic restrictions, traffic jam

(Reuters) -Australia welcomed 2021 with subdued celebrations as hopes for a better year were dampened