India
Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
World
May 12, 2021
Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
NEW DELHI (AP) — A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the…
India’s seven-day COVID average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
World
May 11, 2021
India’s seven-day COVID average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
India’s coronavirus crisis showed scant sign of easing on Tuesday, with a seven-day average of new cases at a record…
In India’s northeast there’s fear of a virus surge to come
World
May 10, 2021
In India’s northeast there’s fear of a virus surge to come
GAUHATI, India (AP) — With experts saying the coronavirus is likely spreading in India’s northeastern state of Assam faster than…
As cases grow, India’s vaccination campaign falters
World
May 9, 2021
As cases grow, India’s vaccination campaign falters
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Since India opened vaccinations to all adults this month, hoping to tame a disastrous coronavirus surge…
Long-haul carrier Emirates to ship aid for free into India
Middle East
May 9, 2021
Long-haul carrier Emirates to ship aid for free into India
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s long-haul carrier Emirates will begin shipping aid from the World Health Organization and…
India buys 300,000 doses of Remdesivir from Egypt
Egypt
May 8, 2021
India buys 300,000 doses of Remdesivir from Egypt
India has bought 300,000 doses of the Remdesivir drug from Egypt’s Eva Pharma company for drugs and medical supplies, as…
India’s surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
World
May 8, 2021
India’s surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Two southern states in India became the latest to declare lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge at…
India hits another grim virus record as oxygen demand jumps
World
May 6, 2021
India hits another grim virus record as oxygen demand jumps
NEW DELHI (AP) — Infections in India hit another grim daily record on Thursday as demand for medical oxygen jumped…
‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens
World
May 4, 2021
‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens
NEW DELHI (AP) — COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight…
Impact of devastating Indian virus surge spreads to politics
World
May 3, 2021
Impact of devastating Indian virus surge spreads to politics
NEW DELHI (AP) — As a catastrophic surge of the coronavirus sweeps through India, the leaders of 13 opposition parties…