‘Delta Plus ‘variant of interest’ for now’
“It has not yet been classified as a variant of concern, in which there is adverse consequence to humanity,” said V.K. Paul…reports
‘AstraZeneca jab authorised for all age-groups’
The EU has also authorised Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s mRNA based Covid-19 vaccines…reports Asian Lite News. AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine remains authorised for all
Boris delays end of lockdown in UK
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the link between hospitalisations and infections has weakened but not severed, adding that admissions in ICU
G7 calls on Beijing to respect human rights
The countries expressed conflict situations in Ukraine, Belarus, Ethiopia, Chad, Mali and Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News. The leaders of the G7 countries
G7 pledges over 1 bn vaccine doses to poor nations
PM says the doses would come both directly and through the international COVAX program, reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Global battle reflects on fashion magazine covers
Baishali Chatterjee, ex-Managing Editor of Femina, India believes that magazines today are taking this “bold” step to cater to the changing perspective
France backs India, asks G-7 to lift export curbs on vax materials
France has urged the G-7 countries to lift restrictions on export of critical raw materials used in the production of Covid-19 vaccines.
PM bats for united approach to fight Covid-19 at G7
Modi seeks support for proposal moved by India and South Africa at the WTO for a TRIPS waiver, move gets strong backing
India must step up game to support Nepal
Confronting a major health crisis, Nepal has issued a worldwide appeal, including the United States and the United Kingdom — countries with
Global Covid caseload crosses 175mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 33,457,378 and 599,664…reports Asian