First two Omicron COVID variant cases confirmed in India

India has confirmed its first two COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant, the Health Ministry said today, making it the 30th country in the...

Omicron threat: India set to postpone resumption of international flight services

India's announcement about the resumption of commercial international flights scheduled for December 15 is likely to be postponed, with the...

South Asian countries begin process of reopening to tourists

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Vietnam are gearing up for reopening after months of lockdown, leaving...

India to resume granting tourist visas to foreigners from October 15: MHA

The Indian government has announced the resumption of granting tourist visas to foreigners from October 15.

UK eases quarantine regulations for Indians fully vaccinated with Covishield

Starting from October 11, Indian travellers fully vaccinated with both doses of Covishield will not require to be quarantined in the United...

Singapore reports record 3,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths

6 Oct 2021: Singapore reported a record total of 3,577 new cases of COVID-19 infection, including 630 in the migrant worker dormitories and...

Will take decision on Covaxin clearance in October: WHO

According to the World Health Organisation, a decision on Bharat Biotech's submission seeking emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin...

US' CDC raises travel advisory as cases in Singapore jump to record high

Singapore's COVID crisis worsened this week as cases jumped to a record high and the death toll reached 85 as five more elderly people died...

Singapore reports 1,504 COVID cases, 176 from dormitories: MOH

Singapore News: Singapore reported 1,504 new COVID-19 infections, including 273 from dormitories housing foreign workers, the ministry of...

UK recognises Covishield vaccine, but quarantine rules still to apply for Indian travellers

The United Kingdom has announced changes in its travel and quarantine rules and said that the UK now recognises Covishield as a vaccine....

Three deaths, surge in COVID cases lead to ward closures in Singapore hospitals

Singapore Covid Cases- Even as Singapore reported 1,178 new local COVID-19 infections today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced strict...

Shashi Tharoor among prominent Indians attacking UK's new COVID travel policy for India

Prominent Indian politicians and celebrities have gone on the record condemning the United Kingdom government's newest COVID-19 travel...

UAE warns Indian expatriates against fake flight approval letters

The UAE embassy in New Delhi issued an advisory asking Indian expats set to return to the Emirates to be cautious against fake flight...

COVID-19 antibodies decrease by 80 per cent six months after second Pfizer vaccine jab, finds US study

A US study has found that a decrease in COVID-19 antibodies produced by the Pfizer vaccine was found in senior nursing home residents six...

Concerned about rate of virus spreading, will take quick action: Singapore Minister Lawrence Wong

Singapore's Ministry of Health sounded a warning about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country and the COVID-19 multi-ministry...

Singapore now world's most vaccinated state; 80 percent citizens get both doses

Singapore has become the world's most vaccinated state, after fully inoculating 80 per cent of its population against the coronavirus, the...

Singapore reports 32 new COVID cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, bringing the country's total to 66,366 infections....

More US cities requiring inoculation proof in public places

More cities across the United States are requiring people to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to teach at school, work...

Air India announces flights to London after Britain eases curbs

India's national carrier Air India has announced a flight schedule from Mumbai to London following Britain's relaxations to the travel...

Singapore set to ease COVID restrictions, open entry to vaccinated foreign workers

Singapore is set to ease COVID restrictions on daily life from today and begin slightly loosening border controls, citing a vaccination rate...

UK eases travel restrictions for travellers from India, moves it to 'amber' list

Travellers from India to the UK will have to undergo a 10-day quarantine at home. They must take a COVID test three days before departure...

Singapore's Changi Hospital emerges as new COVID hotspot

Singapore News: The Changi General Hospital in Singapore has emerged as the new Covid cluster, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has said. A...

Singapore citizens aged 18 and over can walk in to get Moderna jabs

All unvaccinated Singapore residents as well as long-term pass holders aged 18 and above, can walk into 11 community centres offering the...

US may impose fresh curbs amid surge in COVID cases: Biden

US President Joe Biden has hinted that new guidelines or restrictions would be imposed in the United States in response to a resurgence of...

COVID cases continue to rise in UK, show new figures

COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in most parts of the United Kingdom, though there are signs the rate of increase in Britain might have...