The Delta variant has caused Covid-19 related deaths in Africa to spike by 80% in just one month, according to reports released by the World Health Organization. Africa is currently experiencing its …
China flood death toll rises sharply to over 300
The death toll from the floods in China's central Henan province last month has risen to over 300 individuals, according to Chinese officials. Roughly 50 people remain missing following the severe …
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Miami Building Collapse Relatives Face Agonising Wait for News
Families and friends missing individuals involved in the Miami building collapse wait anxiously as rescue teams continue to conduct missions aimed to locate and save those still trapped in the rubble. …
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Peru more than doubles death toll after review
After a review, Peru has more than doubled its official Covid-19 death toll, placing the country at the top of the list for the highest death rate per capita, according to Johns Hopkins University …
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India’s Covid-19 Daily Death Toll Hits World’s High
On Wednesday, India reported 4,529 deaths in just 24 hours, setting a new high for the amount of Covid-19 deaths in a single day. This was previously held by the US on January 12, when it recorded …
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Thailand pushes back thousands fleeing Myanmar as death toll surpasses 500
More than 2,000 refugees attempting to flee Myanmar have been pushed back by Thailand. A string of air strikes in the southeast of Myanmar have led to an increase of refugees. Over 2,000 people are …
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Covid-19 Variant in Brazil Overwhelms Local Hospitals, Hits Younger Patients
This week, Brazil's daily death toll from Covid-19 rose to its highest level yet. Health officials are pointing to a new strain that originated in the Amazon area of Brazil that is suspected to be …
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Biden to Join G-7 Leaders in Virtual Meeting to Discuss Pandemic Response
On Friday, US President Joe Biden plans to participate in a virtual gathering of the Group of Seven industrialized nations to discuss plans on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic as the death counts rise …
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Reported death toll in Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes about 600
The death toll from the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has reached 600, according to local media. The reported death toll includes military and civilian deaths as fighting continues despite …
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Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million
Over the weekend, the number of people who have died worldwide due to COVID-19 complications has passed one million. Many regions are reporting a second wave of infections while others have failed to …
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