Covid spike

Palestinians wait to bury the body of their relative, who died after contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a cemetery, east of Gaza City April 20, 2021. Picture taken April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Coronavirus chronicle

Gaza gravediggers and medics stretched as Covid spikes during Ramadan

Gaza health officials said around 70% of intensive care unit beds were occupied, up from 37% at the end of March

A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test swab sample from a man, at a temporary shelter for homeless people in New Delhi, India, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Coronavirus chronicle

India sees record rise of 126,789 cases, active caseload tops 900,000

Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2020. Photo: UNB.
Bangladesh

Book fair preparation in full swing, despite Covid spike