Vaccine scientist hopes for return to 'normal' by next winter

Nov 16,2020
If coronavirus vaccinations are rolled out widely, life could return to "normal" by next winter, one of the scientists behind the front-running coronavirus vaccine told British television on Sunday.  
German minister sees several more months of virus curbs
Nov 16
Germany may see four to five more months of coronavirus restrictions, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said Sunday, dashing hopes of a quick end to a partial lockdown introduced two weeks ago.
Austria plans 'mass tests' to help exit virus lockdown
Nov 16
Austria is planning "mass testing" for coronavirus to help a chart a way out of the second lockdown coming into force next week, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Sunday.
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 130,000, tally mounts to 8,845,127 
Nov 16
India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,845,127 on Monday as 30,548 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, said latest data released by the federal health ministry.
Algeria enforces fresh virus restrictions
Nov 16
Algeria imposed new coronavirus restrictions Sunday, closing sport and cultural centres as well as beaches after a spike in infections.
DPRK leader presides over Politburo meeting on nationwide anti-coronavirus measures 
Nov 16
Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), presided over a Political Bureau meeting on Sunday to discuss the country's efforts to fight COVID-19, state media reported on Monday morning.
UK Prime Minister to self-isolate
Nov 16
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he must self-isolate because he has been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.