Biden Demanded COVID Censorship: Zuckerberg

US President Joe Biden’s administration pushed Meta to “censor” some social media posts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has claimed.

COVID-19 looms over 2024 Paris Olympics with several athletes testing positive

Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.

Don't Delay Reforms to Prepare for Next Pandemic: WHO Chief

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday urged countries to carry out the reforms needed to prepare for the next pandemic and honor a previous commitment to boost financing for the UN health agency.

Biden signs law declassifying US intel on COVID-19 origin

US President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a bill requiring the release of intelligence materials on potential links between the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

China protests spread, reports of clashes with police in Shanghai | Protests News | Al Jazeera

Hundreds of demonstrators and police have clashed in Shanghai as protests over China’s severe COVID-19 restrictions continued into a third day and spread to several other cities.

China COVID-19 numbers rise, as cities cut back on testing

China’s COVID cases rose further on Tuesday, including in the capital Beijing, even as many cities scaled back routine testing after authorities announced measures last week aimed at easing the impact of the country’s heavy coronavirus curbs.

Cruise Ship With Some 800 COVID-Infected Passengers Docs Sydney

The Majestic Princess cruise ship with about 800 passengers infected with COVID-19 has docked in Sydney Harbor, the ABC broadcaster reported on Saturday.

Pristina Hampers Work Of Hospitals In Serb-Populated Areas Of Kosovo - Hospital Director

Kosovo authorities were obstructing the vaccination of Serbian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to disrupt healthcare services in the Serb-populated areas in the north of the breakaway province, director of the Clinical Hospital Center in the city of North Kosovska Mitrovica in northern Kosovo, Zlatan Elek, said on Sunday.

Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba condemn US blockades

Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba on Wednesday denounced the “arbitrary” blockades, sanctions and "illegal" measures imposed on them by the US.

New Omicron sub-variants of COVID-19 found in India - China.org.cn

As India records a downward spiral in daily COVID-19 caseload, two new sub-variants of Omicron BF.7 and BQ.1 have been detected in the South Asian country, local media reported Tuesday.

US may face new COVID wave this upcoming winter: report - China.org.cn

The spread of the COVID-19 virus gets easier in winter as people increase their indoor activities, U.S. media outlet NPR reported on Friday citing early signs that could contribute to a possible new wave of infections in the country.

China Locks Down 65 Million As Holiday Travel Peak Looms - Tasnim News Agency

 China has locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging domestic travel during upcoming national holidays.

Biden tests Positive for Covid, has mild Symptoms, isolated at the White House

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, finally contracting the virus whose control and ultimate defeat he had made a centerpiece of his campaign for the White House.

White House Adviser Calls 1mln COVID Deaths ‘Incredibly Tragic’, ‘Many of Those Deaths Were Avoidable’ | Farsnews Agency

 Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said in an interview on Thursday that the COVID-19 death toll of 1 million people in the US is “incredibly tragic” and added that “many of those deaths were avoidable”.

Switzerland to drop all remaining COVID restrictions from Friday

The Swiss government announced Wednesday that the last remaining public health measures to tackle COVID-19 will be lifted from Friday, including the compulsory wearing of masks on public transport.

Austria Suspends Mandatory COVID Vaccine Law - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Austria said Wednesday it is suspending mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults saying the pandemic no longer poses the same danger, just weeks after the law took effect in an EU first.

Switzerland lifts most COVID-19 restrictions - China.org.cn

From Feb. 17, Switzerland will lift almost all its COVID-19 restrictions, the country's Federal Council said on Wednesday, citing recent improvements in the epidemiological situation.

Immunity Can Be Passed to Babies from Mothers Who Take COVID-19 Vaccine - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Babies born to mothers who took the COVID-19 vaccine during their pregnancy are likely to have some form of immunity against the virus, according to the latest research.

Protest action against lockdown measures continues in Ottawa - report - TASS

The protest action against the coronavirus lockdown measures initiated by Canadian long-haul truck drivers continues in Ottawa for the fifteenth day in a row.

UK premier plans to end all COVID-19 restrictions a month early

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament on Wednesday that he plans to end all remaining COVID-19 restrictions this month.