British ministers to decide on lifting England's COVID-19 curbs
Johnson seeks to move attention away from parties held at his residence during coronavirus lockdowns.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Roshan the camel brings books to homeschooling children in rural Pakistan
Roshan the camel carries books for children who can no longer go to school due to the coronavirus lockdowns.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Wuhan bustles a year after world's first coronavirus lockdown
Barriers still enclose Wuhan's notorious seafood market - one of the few immediate reminders the city was once the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Wuhan, one year after coronavirus lockdown
Following is a timeline of key events since the first cases of the virus were detected in the city of 11 mln residents in Hubei province.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Airlines warned over safety as jets return from pandemic storage
The unprecedented number of aircraft grounded as coronavirus lockdowns blocked air travel has created a spike in the number of reported problems as airlines return them to service.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Maradona wanted to be embalmed and put on show, friend says
Maradona, who died from a heart attack on Wednesday aged 60, told friends during the coronavirus lockdown that when he died he wanted to be embalmed and put on show for fans.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Britain's new polar ship, 'Boaty McBoatface', heads for open seas
It will remain at sea for just under a week before berthing in Holyhead, Wales, once the current Welsh coronavirus lockdown ends.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Crowds rally in New Zealand's Auckland against coronavirus lockdown
Large crowds of people rallied in Auckland on Saturday against the government's social distancing restrictions imposed on the country's largest city after an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Sat Sep 12 2020
New Zealand to announce decision on coronavirus lockdown extension
A further 13 infections have since been confirmed and linked to a family in Auckland, raising some doubts over Ardern's eradication strategy for the pandemic as she heads into a general election.
Fri Aug 14 2020
New Zealand delays election process as it plunges back into coronavirus lockdown
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was suspending the dissolution of parliament, which was due to make way for an election scheduled to take place in September.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Australia's second largest city heads back into coronavirus lockdown
Lockdown measures were reimposed in Melbourne with residents confined in their homes unless undertaking essential business for six weeks.
Tue Jul 07 2020
India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 9,195 as total cases reach 320,922
311 new deaths of COVID-19 and 11,929 more positive cases were reported, taking the number of deaths to 9,195 and total cases to 320,922 in India.
Sun Jun 14 2020
Lawyer: Coronavirus restrictions hamper MH17 defense case
The MH17 trial resumes following delays due to the new coronavirus lockdown
Mon Jun 08 2020
Australia's biggest state to ease coronavirus lockdown from May 15
New South Wales will allow cafes and restaurants, playgrounds and outdoor pools to reopen. Extensive testing has shown the spread of the coronavirus has slowed sharply.
Sun May 10 2020
France to outline plans to lift coronavirus lockdown
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will present the measures to parliament, followed by a debate and vote.
Tue Apr 28 2020