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Nepal appeals for COVID-19 vaccines as cases rise 04 May 2021 - 01:09 pm
A family member offers a prayer near a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victim as the country recorded the highest daily increase in deaths since the pandemic began, in Kathmandu, Nepal May 3, 2021. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
India halts cricket league as coronavirus cases cross 20 mln 04 May 2021 - 12:27 pm
A patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) receives treatment inside the emergency ward at Holy Family hospital in New Delhi, India, April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Malaysia makes AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine optional amid safety fears 03 May 2021 - 08:12 pm
A vial of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is seen at a vaccination centre in Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo
Thailand reports new daily record of 31 coronavirus deaths 03 May 2021 - 05:16 pm
A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a person for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test, at a temple near Klong Toey slum community in Bangkok, Thailand, May 3, 2021. REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa
Philippines' Duterte receives first dose of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine 03 May 2021 - 04:26 pm
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Indonesia finds cases of Indian COVID-19 variant as officials warn on Eid travel 03 May 2021 - 01:45 pm
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Taiwan bars arrivals from India as Indonesia reports first cases of Indian COVID-19 variant 03 May 2021 - 01:35 pm
A view of the empty departure hall at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang
South Korea counts on large shipments of vaccines arriving in coming weeks 03 May 2021 - 01:30 pm
People enjoy a picnic in a Han river park amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Philippines slams China’s ‘dangerous’ move in disputed sea 03 May 2021 - 11:00 am
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LNG cargoes diverted from India as COVID crisis dampens demand -sources 03 May 2021 - 10:57 am
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Thailand sees second day of record-high virus deaths 02 May 2021 - 06:21 pm
A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a person for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test, as the country deals with a fresh wave of infections after tackling earlier outbreaks, in Bangkok, Thailand April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help 02 May 2021 - 03:39 pm
A man suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is comforted by his daughter as he receives treatment inside the casualty ward at a hospital in New Delhi, India, May 1, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Seven reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to 'shake the world' 02 May 2021 - 02:28 pm
A protester flashes a three-finger salute during a march to protest against Myanmar military coup, in Taipei, Taiwan, May 2, 2021. Reuters/Ann Wang
Thousands attend music festival in Wuhan, where COVID-19 first emerged 02 May 2021 - 01:16 pm
Fans attend a performance of a rock band at the Strawberry Music Festival during Labour Day holiday in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China May 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Pakistan to slash international flights by 80% to curb COVID-19 02 May 2021 - 01:02 pm
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Malaysia reports first case of Indian COVID-19 variant 02 May 2021 - 12:57 pm
Medical workers collect swab samples from people at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing centre in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia January 25, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
India's COVID-19 daily cases hold close to record, another state imposes lockdown 02 May 2021 - 12:41 pm
Patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen inside the ICU ward at Holy Family Hospital in New Delhi, India, April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Taiwan's first batch of COVID-19 aid leaves for India 02 May 2021 - 11:54 am
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