Coronavirus

Turkish study revises Sinovac vaccine efficacy to 83.5% – latest updates

The coronavirus has killed over 2.5 million people and infected over 115 million globally. Here are the virus-related developments for March 3:

China to focus on tech autonomy at this year's Congress

Beijing is set to unveil a new five-year plan and other socioeconomic targets for 2021 at it's annual National People's Congress meeting, beginning on Friday.

Texas becomes biggest US state to lift mask and business restrictions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Abbott said he was lifting restrictions because of the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines, and better testing and treatments.

Covid-19 science round-up: New York variant harbours three tricky mutations

Pre-peer review report suggests the E484K or S477N mutations combined with D253G can reduce efficacy of certain antibodies. An overview of some of the latest science on the novel coronavirus:

India vaccine drive expands to those over age 60 – latest updates

The coronavirus has killed over 2.5 million people and infected almost 115 million globally. Here are the virus-related developments for March 2:

The Covid-19 pandemic is fuelling attacks on health workers globally

A newly released report and interactive map reveal 1,172 violent acts and attacks that occurred against health workers or facilities last year. More than 400 of those acts of violence were related to Covid-19.

EU to propose vaccine passports in time for summer – latest updates

The coronavirus has killed over 2.54 million people and infected more than 114.7 million globally. Here are the virus-related developments for March 1:

UN warns of mass famine in Yemen ahead of donor conference

UN humanitarian agency says the risk of large-scale famine in the Arab world’s poorest country “has never been more acute."

UK says first Covid-19 vaccines given to over 20M people – latest updates

The coronavirus has killed over 2.54 million people and infected more than 114.5 million globally. Here are the virus-related developments for February 28:

Italy tightens Covid-19 curbs in several regions – latest updates

The coronavirus has killed over 2.52 million people and infected more than 113.9 million globally. Here are the virus-related developments for February 27:

UN adopts resolution urging equitable access to vaccines – latest updates

The coronavirus has killed over 2.5 million people and infected more than 113 million globally. Here are the virus-related developments for February 26:

Palestinians unprotected as Israel vaccinates half of its population

Israel has received accolades for overseeing the world’s fastest vaccination campaign, but Palestinians living under its occupation have been brazenly abandoned to fend for themselves.