投稿者: Peter Beaumont
Analysis: the failings of the Covax programme, logistical issues and governments’ own inadequacies are making a bad situation worseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOnly 1% of the 1.3 billion vaccines injected around the world…
To China’s fury, Joe Biden has ordered a review of rival theories about lab leaks and animal hostsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePresident Joe Biden has ordered US intelligence agencies to conduct a 90-day review of what is…
India’s tragedy could be followed by Africa’s, campaigners warn, as wealthy nations fail to extend vaccines – and decide who will live or dieCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe past seven days has been a picture of two pande…
Country appeals for international help amid vaccine shortage, overrun hospitals and reported 47% positivity rateCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNepal is struggling to contain an explosion in Covid-19 cases, as fears grow tha…
Nepal authorities accused of underplaying seriousness of situation as daily cases soarCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus outbreak at Everest base camp in Nepal, controversially opened to climbers despite the pan…
Analysis: Urgent supplies are needed to stem the rampant spread of infections in country of 1.4bnCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe catastrophe unfolding in India appears to be the worst-case scenario that many feared from …
Norwegian climber airlifted from mountain while Sherpa reported to have also tested positiveThe first cases of Covid-19 have been identified at Everest base camp, renewing the controversy over the decision by Nepal to open the world’s highest mountain …
Analysis: India’s surveillance of the virus missed its real prevalence earlier this yearCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe blindspots in India’s response to its second, devastating wave of coronavirus infections serve as a …
Former leader, 88, developed fever and tested positive despite recently getting vaccinatedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAmong the most high-profile cases in India’s devastating second wave of coronavirus infections is the …
Prime minister faces mounting anger as new cases exceed 250,000 a day and oxygen supplies run outCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIndia’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has warned the country’s resurgence of coronavirus was l…
World Health Organization says ‘confusion and complacency’ prolonging global situationCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe global coronavirus pandemic is still growing exponentially, the World Health Organization said on Mond…
Statement signed by 12 other nations says investigation into virus origins not extensive enoughCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe US and the UK have sharply criticised a World Health Organization report into the beginnings …
Tally comes as US and UK impose sanctions on two firms that form ‘financial lifeline for military junta’The number of protesters killed in Myanmar since February’s military coup has surpassed 320, according to the country’s Assistance Association for P…
Temporary hold put on exports of vaccines by Serum Institute of India to meet demand at homeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDelhi has reportedly put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccin…
Witnesses claim mountaineers appeared not to have sufficient oxygen to make ascent Three Indian climbers accused of falsely claiming to have summited Mount Everest in 2016 have been banned by Nepal from mountaineering in the country for six years.The a…