TAIPEI: Taiwan confirmed on Saturday (Dec 11) its first cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, found in three people … [Read more...] about Taiwan confirms first cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant
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Two cases of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Britain
LONDON :Two linked cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in Britain connected to travel to southern … [Read more...] about Two cases of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Britain
COVID-19 scare at G7 meeting after Indian delegates test positive
LONDON: India's entire delegation to the Group of Seven summit in London is self-isolating after two of its members tested … [Read more...] about COVID-19 scare at G7 meeting after Indian delegates test positive
UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to COVID-19 worries
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (Apr 19) cancelled a planned trip to India, scheduled to take place … [Read more...] about UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to COVID-19 worries
COVID-19: Britain adds Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines to travel ‘red list’
LONDON: Britain said on Friday (Apr 2) it would add Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines to its travel "red list", … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Britain adds Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines to travel ‘red list’
Philippines offers nurses in exchange for COVID-19 vaccines from Britain, Germany
MANILA: The Philippines will let thousands of its healthcare workers, mostly nurses, take up jobs in the United Kingdom and … [Read more...] about Philippines offers nurses in exchange for COVID-19 vaccines from Britain, Germany
Philippines confirms local transmission of Britain COVID-19 virus variant
MANILA: The Philippines has confirmed domestic transmission of the new, highly contagious British variant of the coronavirus, … [Read more...] about Philippines confirms local transmission of Britain COVID-19 virus variant
Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth join COVID-19 vaccine drive as UK tops 3 million cases
ROME: Pope Francis and Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Saturday (Jan 9) became the latest high-profile figures to join the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth join COVID-19 vaccine drive as UK tops 3 million cases
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip get COVID-19 vaccinations in Britain
CLOSE Queen Elizabeth isn’t going to let the coronavirus spoil all her 94th birthday festivities! Here’s how she … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip get COVID-19 vaccinations in Britain
China confirms first case of UK COVID-19 virus variant
SHANGHAI: China has confirmed its first case of a new coronavirus variant that was recently detected in Britain, health … [Read more...] about China confirms first case of UK COVID-19 virus variant
India extends UK flight ban over new coronavirus variant as it races to locate previous arrivals
BENGALURU: India has extended until Jan 7 its suspension of flights with Britain, the civil aviation minister said on … [Read more...] about India extends UK flight ban over new coronavirus variant as it races to locate previous arrivals
India finds six cases of new coronavirus variant in UK arrivals
BENGALURU: India has found six people who returned from Britain in recent weeks infected with a more infectious strain of the … [Read more...] about India finds six cases of new coronavirus variant in UK arrivals