Nigeria To Vaccinate 40% Of Its Population; Plan Seen As Unfeasible By Critics
Nigeria wants to vaccinate as much as 40% of its population against the coronavirus in 2021, a government official said, in a plan that was Read more
Corona virus pandemic
South Africa bans alcohol sales, tightens curfew in new COVID-19 restrictions
South Africa on Monday tightened COVID-19 restrictions, banning alcohol sales and extending a nationwide curfew, as infections shot through the one million mark owing to Read more
Why the world is suddenly seeing some of its most extreme pandemic lockdowns country by country
The last Sunday of 2020 was ushered in with both promise and apprehension on the global pandemic front. The European Union began immunizing residents with Read more
Pope Francis Urges Coronavirus ‘Vaccines For All’ In Christmas Message
In his Christmas Day address, Pope Francis appealed to the nations of the world to share the new coronavirus vaccines with the most needy. “Today, Read more
Covid-19: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination
A Mexican nurse became the first person in Latin America to receive a coronavirus jab when her country began its vaccination programme on Thursday. Mexico Read more
Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia
The coronavirus pandemic has put paid to many couples’ dreams of a large wedding. But one Malaysian duo has managed to dodge restrictions which would Read more
Fact-Check: Is the covid-19 vaccine safe?
Reports of allergic reactions, bells palsy and conflicting opinions of many experts make the question difficult to answer. – Kit Knightly There are dozens of articles all over Read more
Historic U.S. vaccine campaign begins with first shipments ‘delivering hope’ to millions
The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine left on trucks and planes early on Sunday, kicking off a historic effort to stop a surging pandemic that Read more
These Australians expected to be home before Christmas. Some will be waiting until April amid COVID-19 pandemic
Tens of thousands of Australians will be forced to spend Christmas away from home, family and friends this year. Key points: 36,000 citizens and permanent Read more