The total number of Covid-19 cases has reached 142,072,345 across the world. The death toll stands at 3,034,587. The pandemic is far from being over. WhatsOn brings you the latest news on Covid-19 across the globe:
- Over 1.4 million long-term employees and care residents have contracted Covid-19 in the US. Kaiser Family Foundation reported 181,000 deaths as a result of this.
- Spain’s Health Ministry is considering delaying the second dose of some Coronavirus vaccines for under 80 years old to maximize the number of people who have received at least one injection.
- Authorities are hoping that the pause in Johnson’s and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine will be very brief and a thorough investigation will be allowed to communicate the findings.
- It has been reported that the EU may not renew the vaccine contract with AstraZeneca because of the persistent shortfall in Anglo- Swedish company’s deliveries.
- A Greek cargo ship that was sailing from Egypt has been quarantine in Crete after a sailor was found dead with covid-19. 10 others were tested positive.
- Australian PM, Scott Morrison had flagged bringing forward Covid-19 vaccines from over 50s. This has hosed down hopes of a swift vaccination program that could have allowed the borders to reopen.
- After a year of closed borders, New Zealand has opened its gates to travelers from Australia. The Wellington airport was filled with emotional reunions.
- Bangladesh has witnessed a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases in the last month. Authorities are planning to imply strict lockdown to carry out till the Eid Holiday.
- India reported a record rise in coronavirus infections of 273,810 on Monday, taking its overall caseload past 15 million. British PM Boris Johnson has canceled his planned trip to India over Covid concerns.
