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Global Covid cases surpass 109 million

Shawdesh Desk: Amid a downward trend in the world’s Covid-19 trajectory, new variants have raised worry about corona re-infections despite widespread vaccination. The global caseload has now surpassed 109 million,

Covid-19: Global cases top 108.7 million

Shawdesh Desk: The number of global Covid-19 cases exceeded 108.7 million as of Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The global case count reached 108,791,798 while

Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar

Shawdesh Desk: Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand was set to expire February 15 and whose freedom is a key

Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law

Shawdesh Desk: Myanmar’s military has warned anti-coup protesters across the country that they could face up to 20 years in prison if they obstruct the armed forces. Long sentences and

UK eyes next phase in vaccine rollout as 15 mln get jabs

Shawdesh DEsk: Britain was preparing Sunday to move to the next phase of its coronavirus vaccination programme, as it neared a target of inoculating 15 million of the most vulnerable

Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week

Shawdesh dEsk: Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday with neither protesters nor the military government they seek to unseat showing any signs of backing off from

Global Covid cases surpass 108 million

Shawdesh Desk: With the pandemic showing little sign of relenting in some countries, the global Covid caseload has now surged past 108 million. The total case count reached 108,156,270 while

WHO calls for more research on post-coronavirus complications

Shawdesh Desk: Much more research is needed into the “constellation” of at times debilitating symptoms among people who have recovered from Covid-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.