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China reports highest Covid-19 figures since July
A recent outbreak in northern Hebei province, which surrounds Beijing, has seen cases spike and prompted mass testing, school closures and travel links being cut into the province.
Dentists receive green light to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Dentists in California may administer COVID-19 vaccines only on patients who are 16 years old and above.
Larry King now breathing on his own amid COVID-19 battle
Larry King is out of the ICU and has communicated with his family.
Germany to prolong shutdown as virus deaths surge
In a New Year's Eve televised address, Merkel had already warned Germans of a hard winter with the virus.
Mom in COVID-19 coma wakes up a day before family set to pull the plug
A 49-year-old mom from Georgia battling coronavirus woke up one day before her family was set to make a decision to take her off life support.
Ashanti shares health update after COVID-19 battle
Ashanti reveals that she finally tested negative for COVID-19 after weeks with the disease.
Celebrities send prayers to Larry King as he battles COVID-19
The 87-year-old legendary talk show host has been hospitalised for COVID-19 for over a week now.
India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use
The two vaccines "are being approved for restricted use in emergency situations," V.G. Somani, the drugs controller general of India, said at a briefing.
New Year arrives with US hitting 20 million Covid cases
Under Trump, US authorities have given often mixed messages on mask-wearing, social distancing and shutdowns, and the outgoing president has repeatedly downplayed the risks.
Neymar Jr. slams reports accusing him of wild NYE party for 500 guests
The Paris Saint-Germain forward broke his silence to clarify that while he is holding a gathering, it is nowhere near the scale and magnitude of what has been reported.
WHO grants 'emergency validation' to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
WHO said its emergency use listing opens the way for regulators in different countries to approve the import and distribution of the vaccine.
World ushers in New Year in shadow of pandemic
After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from Covid-19, fresh waves of infection have sparked renewed lockdowns.
'The Real Housewives of Dallas' star D'Andra Simmons 'still very sick' with COVID-19
D'Andra Simmons is still battling COVID-19 in the hospital but doing better every day.
US hits record daily Covid-19 deaths as world looks to vaccines in 2021
Even as vaccinations ramp up in Europe and North America, global infections have surged to more than 82 million.
Premier League COVID-19 crisis: Possible shutdown as cases rise among teams
18 people across the league tested positive, leading to issues in the upcoming match schedules.
New Covid variant hits US as Biden vows all-out effort
The new strain was also detected in the United Arab Emirates and India, which has the second-biggest caseload in the world.
'The Real Housewives of Dallas' star D'Andra Simmons 'struggling' with COVID-19
D'Andra Simmons is in the ICU struggling with her oxygen levels after she tested positive for COVID-19.
BTS auctions off 'Dynamite' music video outfits for COVID-19 relief
Proceeds will benefit MusiCares, an organisation that provides aid to artists, roadies, and other people in the industry devasted by the pandemic.
Neymar Jr. under fire for week-long New Year party in Brazil
Contrary to earlier reports, Neymar's shindig is believed to have only 150 guests and not 500.
Rio de Janeiro to block beach access on New Year's Eve
Brazil, with more than 191,000 deaths, has the second-highest death toll from the coronavirus pandemic, after the United States.
US Coronavirus situation expected to be 'nightmarish' by January
Dr Anthony Fauci, U.S. infectious disease specialist said having 200,000 new cases a day with approximately 2,000 deaths per day is already a critical point.
'The Bachelorette' star Kaitlyn Bristowe reveals her COVID-19 symptoms
Kaitlyn Bristowe lost her sense of taste and smell after testing positive for the virus on Christmas Eve.
Chinese citizen journalist jailed for four years for Wuhan virus reporting
Zhang is the first to face trial of a group of four citizen journalists detained by authorities earlier this year after reporting from Wuhan.
Asian markets mostly up on US relief bill
The emergency US package is part of a larger spending bill that, with Trump's signature, will avoid a government shutdown on Tuesday.
Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill
For days, Trump refused to put his signature on the relief package approved overwhelmingly by Congress following months of negotiation, calling it a "disgrace."
Neymar Jr. in trouble for organising underground party with 500 guests
The PSG forward received heavy criticism after inviting guests to an underground party in Brazil this weekend.
Europe begins vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads fears
Across the world, people were still being urged to respect social distancing guidelines.
'S.W.A.T.' star Shemar Moore tests positive for COVID-19
Shemar Moore initially thought he had food poisoning and not COVID-19.
US to require negative virus test for UK arrivals
European Union governments have begun easing travel bans on the UK put in place to contain the variant, with nations being urged to reopen their borders with mandatory tests for arrivals.
Virus dampens holidays worldwide as vaccinations gather speed
The United States -- the worst-hit country in the world -- has already started inoculations, and its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that more than one million people have been vaccinated.