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The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has driven a surge in cases in the last seven days.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 11:52pm
“We have to be more careful than ever in this period where there are many uncertainties,” Prime Minister Alexander De Croo says.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 11:26pm
Blanket booster programmes are likely to prolong the Covid-19 pandemic, rather than ending it," he says.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:44pm
The cabinet will hold a meeting on Thursday to approve the decree making the use of masks outdoors mandatory.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:02pm
The announcements came as Wales followed Scotland in unveiling new post-Christmas coronavirus curbs
Published 22 Dec, 2021 08:59pm
Decision comes following disappointing trial data and amid hopes to receive Pfizer's competing drug before the end of January.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 08:17pm
The last time the country had recorded such a high number was in the spring, while vaccines were still being rolled out.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 07:35pm
Cases have nosedived in recent months in Japan.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:47pm
No official data about the vaccine's efficacy have been released.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:06pm
Germany, Scotland, the Netherlands and S.Korea have reimposed partial or full lockdowns or other measures in recent days.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 05:27pm
This comes on top of govt announcements in October of the procurement of several hundreds of thousands of doses.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 04:51pm
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Published 22 Dec, 2021 04:10pm
Daily case counts are unreliable but they're offering a hint that Omicron infections may recede quickly after a ferocious spike.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 03:29pm
Xi'an reported 52 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the total to 143 since Dec 9.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 02:55pm
Life expectancy at birth was 77.0 years for the total US population last year, down from 78.8 years in 2019.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 02:15pm
The Omicron variant will be the dominant strain of Covid in France by early January, minister says.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 01:25pm
UK government will not hesitate to bring in further Covid-19 curbs if the data shows it is necessary, says minister.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 01:09pm
The cases are from the same family and none of the people travelled abroad, governor informs meeting.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 12:36pm
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Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:50am
Gilgit-Baltistan has not reported any new infections or fatalities.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:00am
There are 9,561 active patients, of whom 645 are in critical condition.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 09:55am
“We want to reduce the disruption from Covid-19 to people's everyday lives,” health secretary says.
Published 22 Dec, 2021 09:05am
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Published 22 Dec, 2021 07:20am
Germany has capped private New Year's Eve parties at 10 vaccinated or recovered guests and announced a ban on...
Published 21 Dec, 2021 11:54pm
India has recorded 200 Omicron infections.
Published 21 Dec, 2021 11:14pm
Says it will donate more than $500 million in international Covid aid to help countries battle the pandemic.
Published 21 Dec, 2021 10:28pm
Public health agency says a booster shot could “greatly improve protection” against Omicron.
Published 21 Dec, 2021 09:47pm
Once the rule is effective, EU states will be obliged to let fully vaccinated travellers with a valid pass access their territory.
Published 21 Dec, 2021 09:02pm
