The first people in the UK are in hospital with Omicron infections, Nadhim Zahawi has said. The new variant of coronavirus now accounts for a third of cases in London, the education secretary said. With two doses of a vaccine "not enough" Mr Zahawi encouraged people to get

With 7,774 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,46,90,510, while the number of active cases declined to 92,281, lowest in 560 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data.  The death count mounted to 4,75,434 with

Bangladesh on Sunday (Dec 12) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,028. Besides, 329 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,579,325.

Up to 75,000 people could die from Covid in the next five months as the Omicron variant sweeps through the UK, scientists have warned. Experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) said tougher coronavirus restrictions may be needed to prevent Omicron from

Bangladesh on Saturday (Dec 11) reported five deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,022. Besides, 177 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reported 7,992 fresh COVID-19 cases and 393 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.  As per the COVID bulletin, India's active caseload currently stands at 93,277, the lowest in 559 days.  The active caseload accounts for

Delhi logged its second case of Omicron as a traveller who returned from Zimbabwe tested positive. With the latest infection, India has so far logged 33 cases of the new variant that has sparked fresh worry worldwide. Here is your ten-point cheat sheet on this big story: Vaccines

Bangladesh on Thursday (Dec 9) reported no deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,016. Besides, 262 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,578,550.

India recorded 9,419 new Covid cases on Thursday -- a daily spike that's 11.6 per cent higher than the previous day.  This took the active caseload to 94,742. At least 159 deaths were also recorded in the day. Meanwhile, a World Health Organization official said the Omicron

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 8) reported Six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,016. Besides, 277 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,78288.

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 6) reported four deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,005. Besides, 277 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,77,720.

Bangladesh on Sunday (Dec 5) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,001. Besides, 197 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,77,443.

Bangladesh on Saturday (Dec 4) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,995. Besides, 176 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,577,246.

Scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have become the first in Asia to succeed in isolating the new Omicron coronavirus variant from clinical samples, the university said. "Researchers at the Department of Microbiology at The University of Hong Kong have succeeded in the

India logged a daily spike of 8,603 Covid cases on Saturday, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,24,360.  India also recorded 415 new deaths, pushing the total death count to 4,70,530. The active cases increased to 99,974, according to the latest Health Ministry

Bangladesh on Thursday (Dec 2) reported three deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,986. Besides, 261 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Scientists believe they have found "the trigger" that leads to extremely rare blood clots after the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The team - in Cardiff and the US - have shown in exquisite detail how a protein in the blood is attracted to a key component of the vaccine.

With 9,765 new coronavirus infections in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,06,541, while the active cases increased to 99,763, according to the Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. During the same period, 8,548 recoveries were reported throughout the

Bangladesh on Wednesday (Dec 1) reported two deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,983. Besides, 282 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,576,616.

India reported 8,954 new coronavirus cases and 267 related fatalities on Wednesday, pushing the overall case tally to 3,45,96,776 and the death count to 4,69,247, according to the Health Ministry bulletin. During the same period, 10,207 recoveries were reported throughout the