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China: Shenzhen promises to ‘mobilize all resources’ to stem COVID-19 spread
China’s southern megacity of Shenzhen vowed to “mobilize all resources” to curb a slowly spreading COVID-19 outbreak, ordering strict implementation ... World News -
China reports more local COVID-19 cases this year than in whole of 2021
China has reported more local symptomatic COVID-19 cases so far this year than it recorded in all of 2021, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant ... Coronavirus -
Pakistan records most daily COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Pakistan reported on Friday over 7,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day, its highest daily number of infections since the pandemic began, as the south ... Coronavirus -
EU faces threat of prolonged ‘twindemic’ with flu and COVID-19
Influenza has returned to Europe at a faster-than-expected rate this winter after almost disappearing last year, raising concerns about a prolonged ... Coronavirus -
UAE schools, universities postpone reopening, exams after high COVID infection rate
UAE schools and universities are expected to extend remote learning for an additional week after COVID-19 cases in the country surged past the 2,500 ... Gulf -
Moderna CEO says working on omicron-specific vaccine: Interview
Moderna is working on an omicron-specific vaccine that should be in clinics soon, the head of drug making company said in an interview with ... Coronavirus -
Saudi Arabia’s daily COVID-19 cases cross 3,500 for first time in over one year
Saudi Arabia recorded 3,575 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday, marking the first time the Kingdom ... Coronavirus -
Britain deploys military to help with hospitals aid COVID-19 staffing shortages
Britain’s Ministry of defense on Friday said that it had begun the deployment of the military to support hospitals experiencing staff shortages and ... Coronavirus -
Iran announces detection of its first omicron COVID-19 variant case
Iran has detected its first case of infection by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, state TV reported Sunday.The announcement comes as the ... Coronavirus -
Dubai relaxes COVID-19 social distancing rule to one-meter: Officials
Dubai has relaxed its COVID-19 social distancing rule to one meter in parts of the emirate, Dubai Municipality has announced.The reduction is ... Coronavirus -
Japan PM Kishida vows to devote himself to ending COVID-19 crisis
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday he would do his utmost to lead Japan out of the COVID-19 crisis, while protecting its territory and people ... Coronavirus -
UAE records less than 200 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates recorded 184 new COVID-19 infections, 306 recoveries and two virus-related deaths in 24 hours, the country’s National ... Coronavirus -
Pfizer vaccine is safe, protects kids ages five to 11: Data
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in 5- to 11-year-olds, and they plan to ask for ... Coronavirus -
Australian police clashes with anti-lockdown protesters lead to arrest of nearly 270
Australia’s police arrested 235 people in Melbourne and 32 in Sydney on Saturday at unsanctioned anti-lockdown rallies and several police officers ... Coronavirus -
COVID-19 vaccines may cause temporary changes to women’s periods, expert weighs in
Some women have reported changes to their menstrual cycle – including early or late periods – after taking a COVID-19 vaccine, but experts say these ... Features -
UK PM Johnson to hike taxes to pay for social care; lawmakers unhappy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address lawmakers on Tuesday on his plans to fix Britain’s social care system though many in his own party are ... World News -
Scientists raise alarm on new, highly mutated COVID-19 variant C.1.2 in South Africa
Scientists have raised concern regarding a new potential COVID-19 variant of interest in South Africa due to its “concerning constellations of ... Coronavirus -
China rejects US report on COVID originating in Wuhan lab
The Chinese Embassy in the US has voiced strong opposition to a newly released US intelligence report on the origins of COVID-19, which says natural ... Coronavirus -
Scientists discover antibody that works against broad number of COVID-19 variants
Researchers have discovered an antibody that is highly protective against a wide range of different COVID-19 viral variants, potentially providing a ... Coronavirus -
Brazil’s Pele, sports legends team up to raise funds for Brazil’s COVID-19 fight
Want a Brazil jersey owned by Pele? An All Blacks shirt signed by Dan Carter? A New York Yankees photo autographed by Derek Jeter? David Beckham’s AC ... Coronavirus -
Babies, toddlers more likely to spread COVID-19 in household than teenagers: Study
Babies and toddlers have been found to be more likely to transmit COVID-19 within the household than older children, a study published earlier this ... Coronavirus -
Venice hires armed guards as city struggles with overcrowding amid COVID-19 rules
With Italy, and Venice, reopening for tourists following a sustained COVID-19 shutdown, authorities have resorted to arming guards across the city in ... Coronavirus -
‘You are not a horse:’ FDA warns against using animal drugs to treat COVID-19
The US FDA is warning against the use of animal medications for human COVID-19 infections after multiple people were hospitalized after taking ... Coronavirus -
International jobseekers eye roles in Saudi Arabia amidst COVID-19 recession: Experts
International jobseekers are increasingly applying for roles within Saudi Arabia as they look to escape a post-pandemic slump and secure a position in ... Coronavirus -
Australia expands lockdown to rural area over COVID-19 outbreak concerns
Australian authorities expanded a COVID-19 lockdown to the rural town of Tamworth on Monday due to fears the coronavirus may have spread from the city ... Coronavirus -
Australia’s Sydney suffers worst COVID-19 day as lockdown nears six weeks
Sydney reported its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday with five deaths and a record rise in locally acquired infections as a weeks-long ... Coronavirus -
Australia records one of its youngest COVID-19 deaths as Sydney outbreak grows
Australia’s New South Wales reported one of the country’s youngest deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, as daily infections lingered near a 16-month ... Coronavirus -
Millions under COVID-19 lockdown as China battles Delta variant outbreak
Millions of people were confined to their homes in China Monday as the country tried to contain its largest coronavirus outbreak in months with mass ... Coronavirus -
Sky News Australia suspended from YouTube for COVID-19 misinformation
Sky News Australia said on Sunday it has been temporarily suspended by the video-sharing site YouTube following the platform’s review of content for ... Coronavirus -
Vegans to be exempt from mandatory COVID vaccines for ‘ethical’ reasons: Report
Law experts say vegans in the UK will be exempt from mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations due to “ethical” reasons protected under employment rules, ... Coronavirus