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Elon Musk, WHO spar on Twitter over UN agency’s role
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that countries should not “cede authority” to the World Health Organization in comments swiftly rejected by the ... World News -
WHO seeks more China COVID data, praises US ‘transparency’
The WHO reiterated Wednesday the need for China to share more data on its explosive COVID outbreak, while praising Washington’s “radical transparency” ... Coronavirus -
China-addicted luxury stocks cheer Beijing’s looser COVID curbs
Shares in global luxury goods groups, which rely heavily on Chinese shoppers, rose on Tuesday after Beijing further relaxed some COVID restrictions ... Economy -
China shortens COVID-19 quarantine times, eases flight curbs
China on Friday eased some of its COVID-19 curbs, including shortening by two days quarantine times for close contacts of cases and for inbound ... World News -
Guangzhou’s COVID-19 outbreak deepens as more lockdowns loom in China
COVID-19 cases sharply escalated in Guangzhou and other major Chinese cities, official data showed on Tuesday, with the global manufacturing hub ... World News -
US CDC advisers weigh Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for teens, older children
Advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are meeting on Thursday to decide on the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for ... Coronavirus -
N.Korea stockpiled Chinese masks, vaccines before reporting COVID-19 outbreak
In the months before it acknowledged its first official COVID-19 outbreak, North Korea suddenly imported millions of face masks, 1,000 ventilators, ... Coronavirus -
Tempers fraying in Australia as COVID-19 cases hit new records
Australia’s daily COVID-19 cases hit a record high for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, further straining hospital resources and testing ... Coronavirus -
Expo 2020 Dubai continues to operate safely, responsibly amid COVID-19: Organizers
Expo 2020 Dubai organizers have moved to stress they will continue to operate safely and responsibly amid rising COVID-19 cases across the United Arab ... Coronavirus -
Abu Dhabi updates COVID-19 border rules amid spike in new cases
Officials in Abu Dhabi have announced new border rules for those entering the emirate amid rising COVID-19 cases reported across the country in recent ... Coronavirus -
UAE approves Sinopharm’s protein-based vaccine as a booster dose
The United Arab Emirates has approved emergency use of Sinopharm’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine and it will be available to the public as a booster ... Coronavirus -
Saudi Arabia issues new COVID PCR test exemptions for non-Saudi spouses of citizens
Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday new exemptions for non-Saudi spouses of citizens entering the Kingdom, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s ... Coronavirus -
India reports highest COVID-19 fatalities since July as states update tallies
India on Sunday reported its highest single-day COVID-19 deaths since July after two states revised their death tolls.The eastern state of Bihar added ... Coronavirus -
At least 17 suspected Omicron cases after Norway Christmas party
At least 17 people who came down with COVID-19 after a Christmas party gathering over 100 guests in Oslo last week are suspected of having the Omicron ... Coronavirus -
First image of Omicron shows many more mutations than Delta variant
The new COVID variant Omicron has many more mutations than the Delta variant, according to a first “image” of this new variant initially detected in ... Coronavirus -
Thailand bans entry of people traveling from eight African countries
Thailand on Saturday said it would ban entry of people traveling from eight African countries it designated as high-risk for the new B 1.1.529 ... Coronavirus -
Violence erupts at COVID protest over measures in Brussels
Violence broke out at a protest against anti-COVID measures in Brussels on Sunday, in which police said tens of thousands of people took part.The ... Coronavirus -
Iran says 44 million fully vaccinated, half its population
Iran announced Saturday it has now fully vaccinated 44 million people, more than half of its population of 85 million. The country has been hit the ... Coronavirus -
The UAE records 74 new COVID-19 cases, one death in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates is continuing to report a daily decrease in COVID-19 cases, recorded just 74 new cases and one virus-related death in the ... Coronavirus -
The UAE records 88 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates has recorded 88 new COVID-19 cases and no virus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the country’s Ministry of ... Coronavirus -
US eyes Israeli military data for Pfizer COVID-19 booster safety
US health officials are hoping data on Israeli military personnel can help clarify the risk of heart muscle inflammation in younger people who have ... Coronavirus -
Delta variant increases risks for pregnant women
Compared to coronavirus cases earlier in the pandemic, infections with the Delta variant lead to worse outcomes for unvaccinated pregnant women, new ... Coronavirus -
Trains packed with commuters as Japan fully ends emergency
Japan fully came out of a coronavirus state of emergency for the first time in more than six months as the country starts to gradually ease virus ... Coronavirus -
The UAE reports 265 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates has recorded 265 new COVID-19 cases and two virus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the country’s Ministry of ... Coronavirus -
Iran reopens museums after year-long closure due to COVID pandemic
Iran reopened museums in Tehran and other cities Sunday after a more than year-long closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Museums in Tehran and ... Coronavirus -
Oil demand to top pre-COVID pandemic level next year: OPEC
OPEC said Monday that it expects global oil demand to exceed its pre-pandemic level next year thanks to the roll out of vaccines and economic ... Energy -
More than 300,000 suspected of flouting COVID self-isolation rules in the UK
More than 300,000 have been suspected of flouting COVID-19 self-isolation rules after arriving in England and Northern Ireland between March and May, ... Coronavirus -
Philippines to lift COVID travel ban on 10 countries including UAE
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is lifting a coronavirus ban on travelers from 10 countries including India, the United Arab Emirates and ... Coronavirus -
US COVID-19 cases climb to a six-month high, more than 100,00 cases in a week
Daily new COVID-19 cases have climbed to a six-month high in the US, with more than 100,000 infections reported nationwide as the Delta variant ... Coronavirus -
UAE reports 1,519 new COVID cases, five deaths
The United Arab Emirates reported 1,519 new coronavirus infections, 1,470 recoveries and five deaths in 24 hours, the country’s National Emergency ... Coronavirus