Coronavirus Pandemic

UK reports over 26,000 new Covid-19 cases – latest updates

​​Covid-19 has killed more than 4.3M people and infected over 207M globally. Here are all the coronavirus-related developments for August 15:

Australia, NZ drop out of Rugby League World Cup over Covid-19 fears

The league’s top two ranked nations have cited “player welfare and safety” during the coronavirus pandemic as compelling reasons to delay the event until next year.

Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam’s holiest sites for first time

Since April, dozens of female soldiers have become part of the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina.

Pilgrims head to Mecca for second downsized Hajj amid pandemic

Saudi Arabia's Hajj ministry says it is working on the "highest levels of health precautions" as pilgrims begin performing the "tawaf", the circumambulation of the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque.

WHO warns of strong likelihood of more dangerous variants – latest updates

Covid-19 has infected more than 189.3 million people and killed more than 4 million. Here are the latest coronavirus-related developments for July 15:

Bangladesh to lift curbs for festival despite record cases – latest updates

Covid-19 has infected more than 188 million people and killed more than 4 million. Here are the latest coronavirus-related developments for July 13:

WHO says West should recognise authorised Chinese vaccines

The World Health Organization has said that any Covid-19 vaccines it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travellers.

Turkey halts flights from 6 countries over Delta variant – latest updates

Novel coronavirus has infected more than 182 million people and killed over 3.9 million. Here are the latest Covid-related developments for June 28:

T20 World Cup moved to UAE as India struggles with coronavirus

The tournament will be played in United Arab Emirates due to the Covid-19 situation in India and travel restrictions stemming from it, says a top official of Indian cricket board.

Motor racing F1 returns to Turkey after cancellation of Singapore race

Formula One will make a second attempt to hold the Turkish Grand Prix this season after adding it to the calendar as a replacement for Singapore's cancelled race in October.

Wembley to host over 60,000 fans for Euro 2020 semifinals and final

UEFA reached an agreement with the UK to allow the 90,000-seat stadium to be at about 75 percent capacity for the final three matches of the Euro 2020 tournament.

Turkey to ease Covid-19 restrictions further as of July – latest updates

Coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 3.8M people and infected over 179M globally. Here are the latest Covid-related developments for June 21: