COVID-19

Two northern Chinese areas enforce lockdown in Covid-19 outbreak

How to tell if your long flu case was actually Covid

With a sudden change in season and influx of viruses circulating right now, there's been a rampant rise in seasonal flu cases, just as we are beginning to worry a little less about COVID.

Singapore expands quarantine-free travel for vaccinated passengers

Singapore on Tuesday began quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated passengers from eight countries, part of a plan to ease restrictions as the business hub gears up to live with the coronavirus. To enable families to travel, Singapore has allowed entry to unvaccinated children aged 12 years and under if they are accompanied by someone flying under the scheme.

India reports 13,058 new Covid-19 cases, lowest tally in 231 days

India reported 13,058 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This is the lowest number of cases that have been registered in the last 231 days, the ministry of health and family welfare said on Tuesday.

Central trade unions urge PM to roll back Air India sale

Industry: There is no clarity on future of its 14,000 employees, who were praised for their service during COVID-19 lockdown, they say

Australia's Covid cases remain subdued as vaccinations rise

Sydney and the national capital Canberra exited a months-long lockdown last week after racing through its inoculation targets while Melbourne is on track to lift its strict stay-home orders later this week as double-dose rates in the adult population pass 70%, 80% and 90%.

'US FDA to allow mixing and matching of Covid-19 boosters'

The FDA in September authorized a booster dose of Pfizer and partner BioNTech's two-shot Covid-19 vaccine for those aged 65 and older and some high-risk Americans.

Sri Lanka faces substantial credit risk, default a real possibility: Fitch

Economy: The ratings agency also revised Sri Lanka’s growth forecast for 2021 to 3.3% from 3.8%, due to the surge in coronavirus cases in July-August.

Sri Lanka faces substantial credit risk, default a real possibility: Fitch

Economy: The ratings agency also revised Sri Lanka’s growth forecast for 2021 to 3.3% from 3.8%, due to the surge in coronavirus cases in July-August.

Djokovic unsure of playing Aus Open, won't reveal vaccine status

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against Covid-19 and said he was unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open.

Djokovic unsure of playing Aus Open, won't reveal vaccine status

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against Covid-19 and said he was unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open.

New COVID-19 cases in Japan's capital plummet to 11-month low, but health officials not sure why

News/World: Daily new COVID-19 cases have plummeted in Japan, with possible factors including a belated but remarkably rapid vaccination campaign.

New COVID-19 cases in Japan's capital plummet to 11-month low, but health officials not sure why

News/World: Daily new COVID-19 cases have plummeted in Japan, with possible factors including a belated but remarkably rapid vaccination campaign.

New COVID-19 cases in Japan's capital plummet to 11-month low, but health officials not sure why

News/World: Daily new COVID-19 cases have plummeted in Japan, with possible factors including a belated but remarkably rapid vaccination campaign.

Sask.'s hospitality sector has become a COVID long-hauler. We all need to work together to drive the recovery

News/Canada/Saskatchewan: The fourth wave of COVID-19 has been the worst-case scenario for Saskatchewan. On top of the human cost, it has been devastating for the Saskatchewan hospitality sector.

The WHO hopes its new panel can determine the origin of COVID-19. Some experts are skeptical

News/Health: An "imbalanced" group of experts and with China's resistance to co-operate means the World Health Organization's new panel is leaving some experts dubious it will determine the origin of COVID-19.

The WHO hopes its new panel can determine the origin of COVID-19. Some experts are skeptical

News/Health: An "imbalanced" group of experts and with China's resistance to co-operate means the World Health Organization's new panel is leaving some experts dubious it will determine the origin of COVID-19.

Sask.'s hospitality sector has become a COVID long-hauler. We all need to work together to drive the recovery

News/Canada/Saskatchewan: The fourth wave of COVID-19 has been the worst-case scenario for Saskatchewan. On top of the human cost, it has been devastating for the Saskatchewan hospitality sector.

Centre urges States and UTs to focus on second Covid vaccine dose coverage

National: The Union government has also sought suggestions from the States in formulating new guidelines for international travel.

Disney postpones ‘Black Panther 2,’ ‘Indiana Jones 5’ among other films

Movies: Hollywood studios have shuffled their movie schedules several times during the COVID-19 pandemic