Puerto Rico groans under pandemic as health, economy suffer A spike in cases and hospitalisations has put medical experts at odds with the government. Published 02 May, 2021 09:54pm WHATSAPP
Euphoric clubbers hit dance floor again as Spain trials digital Covid-19 pass The pilot digital pass scheme, authorities hope will allow for socialising without spreading the coronavirus. Published 02 May, 2021 08:22pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 888 Covid-19 cases, down from 1,178 a day earlier A further nine deaths were reported. Published 02 May, 2021 06:59pm WHATSAPP
Malaysia reports first case of Indian Covid-19 variant Variant detected in an Indian national screened at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Published 02 May, 2021 06:11pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan to ban entry of pedestrians at Afghan and Iran borders from May 5 to 20: NCOC Published 02 May, 2021 05:40pm WHATSAPP
Belgian police detain 132 people involved in protest against coronavirus restrictions Published 02 May, 2021 05:10pm WHATSAPP
US administers 243.5m doses of Covid-19 vaccines: CDC Says 146,239,208 people received at least one dose while 103,422,555 people were fully vaccinated as of Saturday. Published 02 May, 2021 04:40pm WHATSAPP
China has given 270.4m doses of Covid-19 vaccines as of May 1 Published 02 May, 2021 04:10pm WHATSAPP
Jordan detects three cases of Indian Covid-19 variant: health minister Says two cases were recorded in Amman and one in Zarqa in people who did not travel. Published 02 May, 2021 03:40pm WHATSAPP
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry for help Published 02 May, 2021 03:10pm WHATSAPP
Russia reports 8,697 new Covid-19 cases, 342 deaths Moscow reported 2,699 cases. Published 02 May, 2021 02:40pm WHATSAPP
SEE: Healthcare system in Ontario nears breaking point as it fights a new wave of Covid-19 Published 02 May, 2021 02:10pm WHATSAPP
India’s Covid-19 daily cases hold close to record, another state imposes lockdown Authorities reported 392,488 new cases in the previous 24 hours as well as a record 3,689 deaths. Published 02 May, 2021 01:34pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan's coronavirus recoveries rise over 722,000 5,448 virus patients are in critical condition. Published 02 May, 2021 11:30am WHATSAPP
Islamabad, federal territories collectively report more than 500 cases They also confirmed nine fatalities. Published 02 May, 2021 11:25am WHATSAPP
Punjab records 1,707 new infections, down from 2,068 a day earlier The province also confirmed 50 more deaths, down from 90 yesterday. Published 02 May, 2021 11:20am WHATSAPP
KP reports 864 new Covid cases, Balochistan records 159 They collectively reported 41 deaths. Published 02 May, 2021 11:15am WHATSAPP
WATCH: Ancient Roman city of Pompeii reopens to visitors after a shutdown Published 02 May, 2021 11:01am WHATSAPP
Australia's Perth at risk of second snap-lockdown after new Covid-19 infections Western Australia premier says the city is on high alert and a new lockdown is a real prospect. Published 02 May, 2021 10:00am WHATSAPP
‘London to Delhi’ cycle raises cash for India’s Covid crisis Volunteers from one of UK’s largest Hindu temples set out to raise £500,000 by racking up 7,600km on stationary bikes. Published 02 May, 2021 09:00am WHATSAPP
Mexico's confirmed coronavirus death toll rises over 217,000 Separate government data published in March suggested the real death toll may be at least 60pc above confirmed figure. Published 02 May, 2021 08:00am WHATSAPP
Thousands march in Montreal against virus restrictions A heavy police presence was on hand, although the event proceeded largely in a festive atmosphere. Published 02 May, 2021 07:05am WHATSAPP
Divert weapons money to pandemic research, pope says at prayer marathon Published 01 May, 2021 10:57pm WHATSAPP
Kenya eases restrictions as Covid numbers fall Schools, which have been shut since the end of March, will reopen from May 10. Published 01 May, 2021 10:33pm WHATSAPP
US pandemic advisor recommends India lockdown as cases surge "One of the immediate things to do is to essentially call a shutdown of the country," Fauci says. Published 01 May, 2021 09:55pm WHATSAPP
Virus-hit Russia reports 25pc death increase in January-March More than 583,000 people died in January-March of this year in Russia. Published 01 May, 2021 09:23pm WHATSAPP
Costa Cruises to set sail again after 4-month Covid break All passengers and crew will be tested for coronavirus and mask-wearing is mandatory. Published 01 May, 2021 08:41pm WHATSAPP
