Virus mutations down to chance, in more ways than one
Biden orders spate of new US Covid measures as EU discourages travel
The South African coronavirus strain, commonly referred to as the 501Y2.V2 variant, was found to be 50% more transmissible than the original strain.
EU leaders 'discourage' travel, eye tougher border rules
Worsening pandemic poses 'serious risks', ECB's Lagarde warns
Authorities said a veterinarian has been dispatched by the department of health to further investigate the incident.
ECB meets as virus woes weigh on eurozone
The woman was helping her husband park their car when the accident happened.
Israel rights group breaks taboo with 'apartheid' tag
Germany tightens shutdown as virus variants fuel fears
Glencore to sell copper mine to Zambian state
Vaccine drive expands as Covid probe criticises global response
SAfrica virus strain more contagious, experts confirm
South African breweries adapt to survive alcohol ban
Gene-mapping champion Iceland leads the way in Covid sequencing
Northern Brazilian state declares curfew over virus
France imposes 6 pm nationwide virus curfew
The father stopped their vehicle in the middle of the highway after it faced mechanical problems. As soon as the man’s wife and child got out of the vehicle, they were mowed down by an SUV.
Output shrank 5.0% in 2020. The figure was better than the government's own forecast for a 5.5% decline but the downturn ended 10 consecutive years of growth.
German economy sees biggest blow since financial crisis
China logs first virus death in 8 months as WHO huddles on new strains
A patient at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, was infected with one of the new coronavirus strains.