The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Man describes monkeypox battle as 'like someone is taking a potato peeler to your skin'

Luke Shannahan believes the monkeypox symptoms are "100 times worse” than Covid after coming into contact with the virus which forced him to isolate for three weeks

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

Factbox-Who will replace UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson?

Three candidates are left in the contest to replace Boris Johnson as British prime minister.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

With PM Modi's vision, Indians wearing 'Suraksha Kavach': Nadda on country's COVID-19 fight

BJP President Nadda was addressing a gathering after interacting with a group of doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers at a vaccination centre on the premises of the Centre-run LHMC Hospital, in New Delhi.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

First case of antibody-avoiding Covid subvariant detected

The first case of Covid-19 attributed to a new antibody-avoiding subvariant, BA.2.75, has been detected in Thailand, but experts do not foresee it causing serious outbreaks, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2022

Petition to allow Novak Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Djokovic is currently not be able to participate in the year’s final Grand Slam because of his refusal to take the Covid vaccine

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Poll: People worried about Covid in schools

Three out of every four people are worried by the fact that more Covid-19 cases have been found in schools, a survey by the Health Department has found.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway travel agents see surge in foreign summer holidays

The lifting of pandemic restrictions means many people are taking the opportunity to hit the hot spots in Europe for the first time in two years

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Gordon Copeland inquest: police officer says river conditions were ‘extremely dangerous’ and search should have lasted longer

Junior police officer tells inquiry she believes ‘even a strong swimmer may have struggled’ in strong current

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022

PM Modi writes to vaccinators lauding their efforts as India crosses 200-crore vaccine doses landmark

PM Modi wrote vaccinators, healthcare workers and support staff and frontline workers have played a crucial role in protecting the people of the country

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

Petition to Allow Djokovic to Play US Open Nears 12,000 Signatures

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic will not be able to participate in the year's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022