Trends - Live Coronavirus

Piecemeal data releases threaten to undermine Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine

The efficacy data is being closely watched as many developing countries have signed deals to use the Sinovac vaccine.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 06:00pm

Sindh reports 817 new cases, 11 more deaths

The report added that 9,320 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, returning a positivity rate of 8.8 per cent.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 05:15pm

China jails citizen journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting

Zhang Zhan's lawyer said they will likely appeal the decision.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 04:45pm

Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

With a food crisis looming, many governments have begun community initiatives to help alleviate shortages.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 04:00pm

WATCH: Businesses at Tel Aviv's Carmel Market close down as Israel enters third nationwide lockdown

Published 28 Dec, 2020 03:20pm

China ramps up virus controls to head off winter wave

Strict checks have been imposed across neighbourhoods in the capital Beijing, where suspected virus cases have been detected.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:19pm

Approval of Oxford/AstraZeneca shot could help relax Covid restrictions, says UK minister

Britain is already rolling out a vaccine developed by Pfizer and Moderna.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 01:51pm

Saudi Arabia extends entry ban amid coronavirus variant fears: SPA

The measures do not affect the movement of goods.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 01:15pm

WATCH: Mexican soldiers patrol beaches in Acapulco to ensure tourists follow anti-Covid measures

Published 28 Dec, 2020 12:29pm

1,760 more people recover from coronavirus in Pakistan

The total number of persons who have recovered from the virus has risen to 423,892.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:40am

Islamabad and AJK collectively record nearly 200 cases, 5 deaths

Gilgit Baltistan reports no new cases or fatalities.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:30am

Punjab reports 21 more Covid deaths, down from 42 a day earlier

It has also recorded 482 more infections.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:25am

KP records 252 virus cases, 7 deaths; no new deaths reported in Balochistan

KP's caseload has risen to 57,467.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:20am

GRAPHIC: What do we know about viruses so far?

We know less about them than any other living form.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:00am

France's new coronavirus infections up as vaccine roll out begins

It’s cumulative total of cases now stands at 2,559,686, the fifth-highest in the world.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 09:00am

South Africa's total Covid-19 cases cross 1 million mark

Several hospitals and medical centres have reported wards overflowing with patients as the situation worsens in the country.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 08:00am

S. Korea reports first variant of coronavirus found in the UK

It was found in three people who had entered South Korea from London on Dec 22.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 07:00am

Israel speeds vaccines, locks down in hope of March exit from pandemic

Published 27 Dec, 2020 11:07pm

UK reports 30,501 new Covid-19 cases

There were a further 316 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 10:37pm

Jordan detects two coronavirus variant cases in travellers from Britain

The kingdom last week banned flights to and from Britain until Jan 3.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 10:06pm

German pilot makes point with syringe in the sky

Samy Kramer traced a giant syringe in the sky, flying 200 kms to remind people of the start of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 09:30pm

AstraZenca Covid-19 vaccine has achieved 'winning formula': CEO

Published 27 Dec, 2020 08:47pm

Sindh reports 1,035 new cases, 22 more deaths

A total of 12,021 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, returning a positivity rate of 8.6 per cent.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 07:48pm

Japan bars all foreign arrivals over UK coronavirus variant

Published 27 Dec, 2020 07:15pm

Putin decides to receive coronavirus vaccine — Kremlin

Russia launched a voluntary vaccination programme with the Russia-made Sputnik V vaccine earlier in December.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 06:31pm

Singapore panel recommends maximum level of Covid-19 vaccine coverage

The recommendation aims to reduce the proportion of the population at risk to the disease and chains of uncontrolled transmission.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:45pm

Italy kicks off vaccinations against Covid-19 in Rome

The vaccine will be free of charge and health workers, elderly people will be the first to be offered the voluntary inoculation.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:00pm

Beijing tightens Covid-19 curbs as cases detected across capital

A meeting led by the capital’s Communist party boss, Cai Qi, urged all districts in Beijing to enter an “emergency” mode.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 03:19pm

WATCH: Manila's iconic jeepneys facing uncertain future due to Covid-19

Published 27 Dec, 2020 02:15pm

Oman starts vaccinations with first batch of shots

The country says it aims to vaccinate 60 per cent of its roughly five million people.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 01:45pm