Face masks to become a personal choice in England: minister Robert Jenrick says legal lockdown restrictions are due to be removed on July 19 under the government's roadmap. Published 04 Jul, 2021 07:00pm WHATSAPP
Bulgaria considers incentives to boost Covid-19 vaccinations Bulgaria is one of the few countries where people can choose between four different Covid-19 shots approved in the European Union. Published 04 Jul, 2021 06:20pm WHATSAPP
Serbian rower tests positive for Covid-19 after arriving for Tokyo Olympics Published 04 Jul, 2021 05:40pm WHATSAPP
Indonesia reports 555 new Covid-19 deaths — highest daily toll since the pandemic began Southeast Asian nation reports 27,233 new cases for its second-highest daily increase. Published 04 Jul, 2021 04:55pm WHATSAPP
UAE approves Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use 73.8 percent of the UAE's population has received one vaccine dose while 63.7 per cent are fully vaccinated, says health ministry. Published 04 Jul, 2021 04:10pm WHATSAPP
Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads Orders closure of businesses in 275 cities. Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:15pm WHATSAPP
Indonesia ramps up oxygen output after dozens die amid scarcity The world's fourth most populous nation is battling one of Asia's worst coronavirus outbreaks. Published 04 Jul, 2021 02:30pm WHATSAPP
UK Covid-19 data looks 'very positive' for lifting lockdown, says housing secretary “It does seem as if we can now move forward and move to a much more permissive regime," he says. Published 04 Jul, 2021 01:15pm WHATSAPP
Bangladesh's virus hotspot gasps for air as tough lockdown bites On Thursday, Khulna city recorded 46 virus deaths while in earlier waves the daily death toll never went into double figures Published 04 Jul, 2021 12:31pm WHATSAPP
Australia's New South Wales reports drop in new Covid-19 cases; lockdown eases in some areas 13 Covid infections new infection reported in NSW on Saturday. Published 04 Jul, 2021 11:30am WHATSAPP
SEE: List of vaccination centres where Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is available Published 04 Jul, 2021 11:00am WHATSAPP
No coronavirus deaths reported in Islamabad for third straight day Gilgit Baltistan has reported 63 new cases while Azad Jammu and Kashmir has confirmed 63. Published 04 Jul, 2021 10:30am WHATSAPP
146 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths recorded in Punjab Punjab's Covid-19 caseload has risen to 346,728 while the death toll has increased to 10,772. Published 04 Jul, 2021 10:25am WHATSAPP
Balochistan reports nearly 100 new Covid-19 cases In the same period, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 115 new cases. Published 04 Jul, 2021 10:20am WHATSAPP
Pakistan's coronavirus recoveries rise to 907,284 1,875 coronavirus patients are in critical condition. Published 04 Jul, 2021 10:15am WHATSAPP
WATCH: Big cats, bears, ferrets get Covid-19 vaccine at US Zoo Published 04 Jul, 2021 09:00am WHATSAPP
Portugal to vaccinate 1.7 million in two weeks as Covid infections rise It has fully vaccinated around 35pc of its population, and those aged 18 to 29 can now start booking vaccination appointments. Published 04 Jul, 2021 08:05am WHATSAPP
Brazilians demonstrate against Bolsonaro, slow vaccine rollout By 2pm local time, protests had drawn thousands of people in at least 13 state capitals, according to local media reports. Published 04 Jul, 2021 07:10am WHATSAPP
Portugal to vaccinate 1.7m in two weeks as Covid infections rise New cases are being reported mostly among unvaccinated younger people. Published 03 Jul, 2021 11:30pm WHATSAPP
694 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths reported in Sindh The provincial total has risen to 339,962 cases and the death toll is 5,512. Published 03 Jul, 2021 10:45pm WHATSAPP
Las Vegas is bouncing back, but the virus is on the rise too Nevada this week saw the highest rate of new Covid-19 cases in the country. Published 03 Jul, 2021 10:15pm WHATSAPP
UK records 24,855 new Covid cases, 18 deaths According to latest figures, UK has recorded 24,855 more cases and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours. Published 03 Jul, 2021 09:57pm WHATSAPP
300 Italian health workers challenge vaccine obligation The case, brought by professionals throughout northern Italy, will be heard on July 14. Published 03 Jul, 2021 08:00pm WHATSAPP
UK doctors want some Covid-19 measures retained after July 19 The British Medical Association wants people to continue using face masks. Published 03 Jul, 2021 07:35pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: WHO recommends five steps to protect the elderly from Covid Warns everyone is at risk of Covid-19, but older people can be at higher risk of becoming seriously ill. Published 03 Jul, 2021 07:10pm WHATSAPP
Suicide rising in Malaysia due to hardships amid coronavirus pandemic Police recorded 468 suicides in the first five months of 2021, climbing from an annual total of 631 in 2020 and 609 in 2019. Published 03 Jul, 2021 06:45pm WHATSAPP
South Africa approves China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine The surge in infections in Africa's most industrialised nation has overwhelmed hospitals. Published 03 Jul, 2021 06:25pm WHATSAPP
Afghanistan reports first cases of 'black fungus' among Covid-19 patients Health Minister says teams have identified at least three confirmed cases of fungal infection caused by exposure to mucor mould. Published 03 Jul, 2021 06:05pm WHATSAPP
