Covid -19

Covid -19

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin answers reporters questions at the Pentagon as the US military nears the formal end of its mission in Afghanistan in Arlington, Virginia, US July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

US Defense Secretary Austin contracts Covid-19

Austin is the latest high-profile US official to contract Covid-19 as the Omicron variant drives a record surge in infections

People queue for tests ahead of Christmas, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in Paris, France, December 23, 2021. Photo :Reuters

France cuts isolation for Covid-positive to 7 days from 10 days

A woman arrives at a mobile coronavirus disease (Covid-19) testing booth in Paris, France, December 31, 2021. Photo :Reuters

France sixth country with more than 10 million Covid infections

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3 new Omicron cases reported in country

Popular locations like Blues Point Reserve, Giba Park Pyrmont, Lavender Bay and Observatory Hill are all offering free tickets to people, to come and watch their six-tonnes of fireworks at 9 pm and again at midnight.(AFP)

Omicron crashes global New Year party but South Africa offers hope

An ampoule of Dexamethasone is seen on a glass during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in this picture illustration taken 17 June, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS/Yves Herman/Illustration

Scientists to test high dexamethasone doses in severely ill Covid-19 patients

Popular locations like Blues Point Reserve, Giba Park Pyrmont, Lavender Bay and Observatory Hill are all offering free tickets to people, to come and watch their six-tonnes of fireworks at 9 pm and again at midnight.(AFP)

Countries around the world ready to welcome 2022 amid Covid fear

People queue for tests ahead of Christmas, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in Paris, France, December 23, 2021. Photo :Reuters

Covid-19 casts bleak shadow over New Year celebrations, again

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US Covid-19 deaths, hospitalizations 'comparatively' low despite Omicron surge, CDC director says

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Actor Sohel Rana shifted to ICU

People wearing protective face masks are pictured on a rainy winter day in the Montorgueil street, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in Paris, France, December 27, 2021. Photo :Reuters

France hit by 'dizzying' daily record of over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases

WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from Covid-19 variants

WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from Covid-19 variants

Single-day Covid cases highest after 11 weeks

Single-day Covid cases highest after 11 weeks