Covid update: China’s origin claim; temple priests infected; Merkel’s warning

From China's virus origin claim to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's warning, here are the top updates on coronavirus. China claimed that Covid originated in various parts of the world in the last year but Beijing reported the virus first. China also refuted the widely-held view that the deadly contagion originated in Wuhan. China officially joined WHO's COVAX alliance for equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccine. Meanwhile, Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of tougher restrictions if the infections aren't stabilizing in the country. Watch the full video for more details.