Moderna: Coronavirus vaccine 94.5% effective
US pharmaceutical firm Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to be 94.5 percent effective in an interim analysis.
Vaccine scientist hopes for return to 'normal' by next winter
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
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
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 
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
Algeria imposed new coronavirus restrictions Sunday, closing sport and cultural centres as well as beaches after a spike in infections.