The total death toll now stands at 27,968

The first vaccines will be given to priority groups such as health workers in the next month or two

White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump’s intentions

UAE has recorded 195,878 coronavirus cases and 642 deaths so far from the virus

Move comes under a long-term plan to develop reusable launch vehicles aimed at reducing mission costs

Thousands of protesters have camped on the outskirts of New Delhi

All Australian states have now moved to close their borders to NSW

Some airline officials hoped the addition of new testing requirements could help suspend the entry restrictions

Experts said there was no evidence that vaccines would not protect against this variant

Australia has recorded just under 28,200 cases and 908 deaths since the pandemic began