Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK coronavirus deaths top 150,000: government

More than 150,000 people have died after catching coronavirus in the United Kingdom, the government said Saturday, in a milestone for one of the worst affected countries in Europe.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Russia sees record daily virus deaths

Russia on Friday reported a new record for daily coronavirus-related fatalities, as the country begins a mass vaccination drive.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

South Korea virus cases hit highest level since March

South Korea reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since March on Thursday, with a surge of new infections sparking fears of a major third wave.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Israel says to trial COVID-19 vaccine from next month

Israel will begin its first clinical trials of a novel coronavirus vaccine next month, authorities said Sunday, as the country grapples with a second wave of infections.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Seoul schools go back online over virus fears

South Korea on Tuesday ordered all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul region to switch to online classes as authorities battle multiple coronavirus clusters.

Vaccination

WHO keen to review Russian vaccine trials

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it was looking forward to reviewing clinical trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed in Russia.

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