Pandemic

Pfizer signs agreement with Gilead Sciences – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected over 19.4 million people and has killed more than 720,000. Here are the latest updates for August 7:

Trump says Covid-19 vaccine possible by November – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected over 19 million people and has killed more than 711,000. Here are the latest updates for August 6:

US expects millions of coronavirus vaccine doses by early next year

The top US infectious diseases Anthony Fauci says drugmakers will likely have tens of millions of doses of coronavirus vaccines in the early part of next year, with production ramping up to a billion doses by the end of 2021.

France virus cases see highest daily rise in two months – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected over 18.8 million people and has killed more than 706,000. Here are the latest updates for August 5:

WHO says proportion of youth with Covid-19 triples – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected over 18.5 million people and has killed more than 700,000. Here are the latest updates for August 4:

WHO and China in discussions to trace origins of coronavirus

Scientists think the novel coronavirus likely jumped from a wild animal, such as a bat, via an intermediary species, possibly the anteater-like pangolin. However, China says a full investigation may have to wait until the pandemic is under control.

India pushes environmentally destructive policies amid the pandemic

The Indian government seeks to dilute environmental safeguards, opens up protected areas, “unleashes” coal.

US teachers protest re-opening of schools amid virus pandemic

Educators are protesting over schools resuming classes, citing ongoing risks related to coronavirus pandemic as policymakers struggled to balance public health with economic interests.

'US in new phase of pandemic, Covid-19 extraordinarily widespread'

White House virus adviser Dr Birx warns both rural and urban areas are experiencing a surge in cases. The Covid-19 task force head has been accused of being complicit in virus disinformation spread by President Trump by top Democrat Nancy Pelosi.

Africa CDC warns of rapid increase of coronavirus cases – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected over 18 million people and has killed more than 691,000. Here are the latest updates for August 2:

100th Salzburg festival kicks off under Covid-19 restrictions

The month-long festival has kicked off with a performance of Richard Strauss's blood-curdling opera "Elektra" in a brand-new staging by Poland's Krzysztof Warlikowski.

Thousands protest in Berlin against Covid-19 restrictions – latest updates

The coronavirus, which caused a global pandemic, has now infected over 17.9 million people and has killed more than 685,000. Here are the latest updates for August 1: