Britain exceeds 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases for the first time The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has driven a surge in cases in the last seven days. Published 22 Dec, 2021 11:52pm WHATSAPP
Belgium closes entertainment venues as Omicron spreads “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 WHATSAPP
No country can boost its way out of pandemic: WHO chief Blanket booster programmes are likely to prolong the Covid-19 pandemic, rather than ending it," he says. Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:44pm WHATSAPP
Spain to require face masks outdoors again: govt 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 WHATSAPP
UK approves Covid jab for under 12s as govt shortens self-isolation The announcements came as Wales followed Scotland in unveiling new post-Christmas coronavirus curbs Published 22 Dec, 2021 08:59pm WHATSAPP
France cancels order for Merck's Covid-19 antiviral drug 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 WHATSAPP
Poland sees 775 new Covid deaths, highest toll this fall 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 WHATSAPP
Japan tells US military to enforce virus rules after base cluster Cases have nosedived in recent months in Japan. Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:47pm WHATSAPP
Turkey authorises use of own Turkovac vaccine No official data about the vaccine's efficacy have been released. Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:06pm WHATSAPP
Israel plans second booster shots as Omicron forces new curbs worldwide 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 WHATSAPP
UK buys millions of Covid-19 pills, cuts isolation period 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 WHATSAPP
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South Africa’s case drop may show Omicron peak has passed 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 WHATSAPP
Chinese city sharply restricts travel to fight Covid outbreak Xi'an reported 52 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the total to 143 since Dec 9. Published 22 Dec, 2021 02:55pm WHATSAPP
US life expectancy saw huge drop in 2020 due to Covid-19 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 WHATSAPP
France could soon have 100,000 Covid cases a day, health minister says The Omicron variant will be the dominant strain of Covid in France by early January, minister says. Published 22 Dec, 2021 01:25pm WHATSAPP
UK says 14 deaths and 129 hospitalised by Omicron 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 WHATSAPP
Japan reports first case of community spread of Omicron The cases are from the same family and none of the people travelled abroad, governor informs meeting. Published 22 Dec, 2021 12:36pm WHATSAPP
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Pakistan reports 310 new coronavirus cases, 10 deaths Gilgit-Baltistan has not reported any new infections or fatalities. Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:00am WHATSAPP
296 more people recover from coronavirus in Pakistan There are 9,561 active patients, of whom 645 are in critical condition. Published 22 Dec, 2021 09:55am WHATSAPP
UK reduces Covid-19 self-isolation to 7 days for most in England “We want to reduce the disruption from Covid-19 to people's everyday lives,” health secretary says. Published 22 Dec, 2021 09:05am WHATSAPP
AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine xxx Published 22 Dec, 2021 08:15am WHATSAPP
WATCH: What we know about Covid-19 vaccine boosters so far xxx Published 22 Dec, 2021 07:20am WHATSAPP
Germany targets New Year's parties, sports in new Covid curbs 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 WHATSAPP
India tells states to be on the alert as Omicron cases double India has recorded 200 Omicron infections. Published 21 Dec, 2021 11:14pm WHATSAPP
US to distribute free Covid-19 tests as Omicron spreads Says it will donate more than $500 million in international Covid aid to help countries battle the pandemic. Published 21 Dec, 2021 10:28pm WHATSAPP
Swiss cut Covid booster wait to four months Public health agency says a booster shot could “greatly improve protection” against Omicron. Published 21 Dec, 2021 09:47pm WHATSAPP
EU sets binding 9-month validity of vaccinations for Covid-19 travel pass 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 WHATSAPP
