The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

So low is Australia’s unemployment rate, the official count says there are now just 580,300 people unemployed – the least since 2009, when Australia’s population was one-sixth smaller than it is today. Compared to just before the start of the pandemic, 184,800 fewer Australians are now unemployed.

Education Minister Yvette Berry acknowledges that tighter restrictions in public schools may frustrate families, but says teachers must be consulted.

Thailand cannot yet declare Covid-19 as an endemic disease as the country is still at risk of a fresh wave being triggered, Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine, warned on Monday.

Young children thought to be lagging behind in communication and skills owing to Covid disruption

Thailand should focus on reviving the economy ahead of injecting money into Covid-19 relief programmes, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Monday, in a move perceived to signal a scaling down of financial aid for victims of the pandemic.

LUCKNOW: At least 12 people tested Covid-19 positive in the city on Monday.

More people are looking to travel to Singapore as the city-state eases virus rules.

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination was introduced by ACT Health in October, covering staff who are in contact with children in schools.

LUCKNOW: After nine students of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMNLU) tested Covid-19 positive last week, the University has decided to conduct two editions of the examination.