Pandemic

WHO warns of Africa Covid-19 spike amid slow vaccination – latest updates

Covid-19 has killed more than 3.2M people and infected over 156.4M others globally. Here are all the coronavirus-related developments for May 6:

Covid-19 science round-up: Jabs also protect unvaccinated household members

A large UK study finds that a vaccinated person, who nevertheless becomes infected with the coronavirus, has a much lower risk of transmitting the virus to household members.

WHO: Sinovac vaccine effective but some data lacking – latest updates

Covid-19 has killed more than 3.2M people and infected over 154M others globally. Here are all the coronavirus-related developments for May 5:

India's Covid-19 surge: Is the government 'missing' in action?

India's government is facing criticism for exacerbating the impact of Covid-19 surge, while the country's opposition parties and civil society have emerged as the main troubleshooting force.

New trailer from Marvel Studios encourages fans to return to cinemas

The company published a three-minute-long trailer designed to stir excitement for 10 upcoming Marvel films with the message, "See you at the movies".

European drug agency opens review of Sinovac jab – latest updates

Covid-19 has killed more than 3.2M people and infected over 154M others globally. Here are all the coronavirus-related developments for May 4:

China dominates agenda in first G7 talks since pandemic

Top diplomats from UK, US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan are holding two days of talks in London to discuss Myanmar coup, Tigray crisis, Afghanistan troop withdrawal, Russia, coronavirus and assertive China.

UK dispatches 1,000 more ventilators to crisis-hit India – latest updates

Covid-19 has killed more than 3.2M people and infected over 153M others globally. Here are all the coronavirus-related developments for May 2:

New Delhi extends lockdown as cases overwhelm hospitals – latest updates

Covid-19 has killed more than 3.1 million people and infected over 152.4 million others globally. Here are all the coronavirus-related developments for May 1:

Indian government ignored warnings over Covid variant - scientists

New Delhi did not put in place strict restrictions to contain the spread of new coronavirus variant in March despite warnings conveyed to a top official who reports directly to the prime minister, scientists from a forum set up by the government say.

Muslims in India turn mosques, seminaries into Covid centres as cases surge

Muslims in several parts of India turn mosques and Islamic schools into Covid-19 care facilities to aid patients as the country's healthcare system is overwhelmed with rising cases.

India Covid crisis: Supply deficits, donor aid and appeals for data

India is in a desperate fight to deal with skyrocketing infections in a surge fast becoming bigger and deadlier across South Asia, prompting the army to open its hospitals in a bid to bring a massive humanitarian crisis under control.