Figure however falls far below death tolls published by NGOs

Govt keen to quickly expand inoculation coverage to slow spread of variants

Ministers set to agree to ‘new international approach’ to future health threats

Deputy secretary of state says PRC army base in Southeast Asian nation will threaten regional security

Attempts under way to tow Singapore-registered MV X-Press Pearl further out to sea

Destination unknown, but experts believe group leader may have led them astray

Aviation authority doesn't mention time frame or giving explanation for U-turn

We’ve got to run this thing to ground otherwise people will die, says acting state premier

Experts warn Britain could face third wave driven by the Delta variant first identified in India

Listing opens door for jabs to enter Covax global vaccine-sharing facility

B.1.617.2 a variant of concern as it is more transmissible, deadly or have potential to get past some vaccine protections

Brazil-based firm suspends all affected systems, calls in IT professionals and third-party experts

Country also approves storage guidelines to allow for month-long storage after removal from freezer, instead of five days