HANOI: Vietnam is set to approve the use of Gilead Sciences's antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of patients who … [Read more...] about Vietnam to approve remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment: Reports
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India’s worst-hit state Maharashtra eases COVID-19 curbs as infections abate
MUMBAI: India's industrial hub of Maharashtra state eased COVID-19 restrictions in most districts on Tuesday (Aug 3), … [Read more...] about India’s worst-hit state Maharashtra eases COVID-19 curbs as infections abate
Wuhan to test all residents for COVID-19 as local infections return
The Chinese city of Wuhan will test its entire population of 11 million for COVID-19 after reporting its first local … [Read more...] about Wuhan to test all residents for COVID-19 as local infections return
South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus variant
SEOUL: South Korea has detected its first two cases of the new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant, the Korea Disease Control and … [Read more...] about South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus variant
Japan to hospitalise only most serious COVID-19 cases in surge
TOKYO: Japan will hospitalise only COVID-19 patients who are seriously ill and those at risk of becoming so while others … [Read more...] about Japan to hospitalise only most serious COVID-19 cases in surge
South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
SEOUL: South Korea has detected its first two cases of the new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant, the Korea Disease Control and … [Read more...] about South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
No evidence Americans need COVID-19 booster: NIH director
The head of the National Institutes of Health said Monday there is no reason to believe at this point that Americans will … [Read more...] about No evidence Americans need COVID-19 booster: NIH director
Lindsey Graham comes down with COVID-19, says he’s ‘very glad’ he was vaccinated
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday revealed that he contracted COVID-19 despite being vaccinated — in a … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham comes down with COVID-19, says he’s ‘very glad’ he was vaccinated
Millions in China under lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of people in China have been sent into lockdown as the country scrambles to contain a COVID-19 outbreak caused by … [Read more...] about Millions in China under lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak
Thousands protest against COVID-19 health pass in France
PARIS – Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health … [Read more...] about Thousands protest against COVID-19 health pass in France
Florida sees long lines for COVID-19 testing amid surge in cases
Floridians are waiting in line for hours to get tested for COVID-19, as the state grapples with record-breaking case … [Read more...] about Florida sees long lines for COVID-19 testing amid surge in cases
Thailand steps up home isolation as COVID-19 cases strain hospitals
BANGKOK: Thailand will increase the number of people required to isolate at home with COVID-19 to 100,000, health officials … [Read more...] about Thailand steps up home isolation as COVID-19 cases strain hospitals