Last week, 3,700 people a day had flu, up from 520 a month earlier. 267 of those admitted required specialized care in critical care beds. NHS England warns health system stresses may rise. The number of flu patients treated each day by NHS England rose to 3,700 last week, from 520 one month earlier. Last … Read more
Aung San Suu Kyi has now served 33 years in prison. The military overthrew her democratically elected administration in a coup. Last week, the UN Security Council demanded her release. Aung San Suu Kyi has now served 33 years in prison after receiving a second seven-year prison sentence from a military tribunal in Myanmar. Since … Read more
Covid screening at airports to be resumed The development came after resurge in cases Rapid test on suspects must be carried out immediately ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Health has decided to take emergency measures to combat soaring Covid cases and has announced to resume screening of passengers landing from international flights. The development to … Read more
Hong Kong is relaxing almost all Covid prohibitions, following China’s lead. Starting Thursday, visitors won’t have to undergo PCR tests. Outside gathering restrictions will be lifted. This week, Hong Kong is lifting practically all of its bans on the use of Covid, following the example set by mainland China. Beginning on Thursday, visitors entering the … Read more
MSCI’s broadest index of Asian shares outside Japan fell 0.13 percent. Japan’s Nikkei opened 0.5% lower, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded 0.43% lower. The yen fell against the dollar, while the euro and the dollar rose against other major currencies. Wednesday Asian shares were muted, while the dollar held steady, as investors sought direction after … Read more
Visitors to China won’t need quarantine from January 8. As China abandons zero-Covid, restrictions are eased. Three weeks have been reduced to five days. China has said that the necessity that visitors enter the country under quarantine will stop on January 8. As China abandons its zero-Covid policy, a number of limitations have been relaxed, … Read more
Young couples and some families often get together to spend the holiday. The omicron variant is on the rise after restrictions ended. A large Christmas market is usually held in Shanghai in a high-end shopping area. The omicron variant is on the rise, weeks after the government suddenly ended its “zero-Covid” policy, which had strict … Read more
Thousands of tourists are expected for a Christmas march in Bethlehem. The streets have been more crowded after two years of subdued celebrations. Israel and the occupied West Bank celebrate after months of deadly warfare. After the town’s economy was severely impacted by lockdowns, tens of thousands of tourists are anticipated to congregate in Bethlehem … Read more
13 new Covid cases reported in past 24 hours Positivity ratio stands at 0.30% 17 patients have been in critical condition ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) said that 13 new Covid cases have been reported in the past 24 hours while one person succumbed to the virus. As per details shared by the … Read more
US indices rebounded and finished moderately higher on the back of mixed economic data. Japan’s inflation reached its highest level in 41 years. London posted modest gains on a shortened trading day. The global stock market ended Friday’s session with a mixed performance, as trading volumes were light due to the Christmas holiday and oil … Read more
Six people were allegedly kidnapped in January while en route to a fight. It’s part of a string of puzzling disappearances plaguing the sector. In June, former President Rodrigo Duterte made live-streamed cockfights illegal. A number of individuals connected to the Philippines cockfighting industry were abducted, and six persons have been charged in connection with … Read more
25,000 South Asians seeking U.S. visas. The huge stampede is due to record-long wait times for Indian visa applicants. American consulates in India have months-to-years-long interview wait times. Hundreds of anonymous posts are posted daily in a Facebook group with 25,000 South Asians seeking U.S. visas. One user stated, “I need a B1/B2 visa appointment … Read more
India will randomly test 2% of foreign visitors for Covid-19. Most Indians quit wearing masks after Covid requirements were lowered. China braces for illness outbreak after abandoning zero-Covid. India is on high alert for any new varieties that could emerge from the surge of infections sweeping neighboring China, therefore the country’s health minister has encouraged … Read more
In 2020 and 2021, India had devastating Covid epidemics, but not this year. The Covid vaccination has already been given in over 2.2 billion doses. Patients who tested positive at home are seeking treatment in China’s hospitals. The Indian government’s health ministry is on high alert after a spike in the number of cases of … Read more
Wave of illnesses has been spreading through China since restriction were lifted. The two death on Monday were the first confirmed by the NHC. The number of Covid fatalities in China may surpass 1.5 million. On Monday, China reported its first Covid-related deaths in weeks, despite growing concerns that the official toll may not fully … Read more
Zhou Jing is glad, Beijing has relaxed its “zero-COVID” policy. Zhou tested positive for the virus this month. Cases surged nationwide. Zhou Jing, a 36-year-old business owner in Hebei, is glad Beijing has relaxed its “zero-COVID” policy. After three years of avoiding COVID-19, Zhou tested positive for the virus this month as cases surged nationwide. … Read more
Walter Gnida appeared on a Christian ministry’s loan application. Evan Edwards led Florida’s ASLAN International Ministry. The Edwardses received $8.4 million. Walter Gnida, 88 and suffering from dementia, appeared on a Christian ministry’s loan application for federal Covid relief money. Josh Edwards’ father, Evan Edwards, led Florida’s ASLAN International Ministry. The Edwardses received $8.4 million. … Read more
The number of cases has gone up. The government said there were only 2,097 new daily cases. Schools in Shanghai are set to go online amid Covid cases. A top health official in China says that he thinks the country is seeing the first of three waves of Covid infections this winter. Since the country … Read more
Shanghai, has mandated that the majority of its schools offer online courses. Nurseries and daycare facilities will also be closed starting on Monday. The number of new infections fell during the week ending December 11. Shanghai, the biggest city in China, has mandated that the majority of its schools offer online courses as the number … Read more
Covid is spreading rapidly in New York and Los Angeles. CDC recommends masks indoors and on public transit. Both New York City and Los Angeles County recorded 3,200 daily cases Covid is spreading rapidly in New York and Los Angeles, therefore the CDC recommends masks indoors and on public transit. The CDC recommends new Covid … Read more
Senate passes major military policy bill It lifts Covid vaccine mandate for service members. Furthermore, it authorizes $858 billion in defense expenditures. Senate passes major military policy bill that lifts Covid vaccine mandate for service members and authorizes $858 billion in defense expenditures. The National Defense Authorization Act passed the Senate 83-11. 5 Republicans and … Read more
Arduous efforts are needed to prolong China’s economic recovery. The world’s second-largest economy is projected to benefit. The abrupt relaxation of controls risks greater outbreaks of the virus Due to a harsh external environment and the global economy’s lack of momentum, “arduous efforts” are needed to prolong China’s economic recovery, the country’s top state planner … Read more
The prevalence of strep A infections is increasing earlier than usual. This is presumably related to the Covid pandemic and increased social mixing. Under the new plan, patients won’t need to see their GP for a new prescription. To help treat strep A infections in the face of temporary penicillin supply shortages, pharmacists will now … Read more
China’s economy lost steam in November as manufacturing output slowed. Retail sales prolonged falls. Beijing abandoned some of the world’s strongest anti-virus measures. China’s economy lost steam in November as manufacturing output slowed and retail sales prolonged falls, disappointing estimates and posting their worst readings in six months due to rising COVID-19 infections and widespread … Read more
Chinese police use cellphone data to locate protestors who marched in Beijing. Demonstrators were protesting against the government’s draconian Covid regulations. Some protesters took security measures to avoid being located or recognized. Chinese authorities are utilizing cellphone data to locate protestors who marched in Beijing against the government’s draconian Covid regulations. On Sunday night, hundreds … Read more
Kym Marsh has provided an update on his condition following a ‘terrifying’ battle with Covid. The former Coronation Street star was also afraid for her rushed-to-the-hospital father. Kym’s partner, Graziano Di Prima, said, “I can’t wait to see you”. Kym Marsh has provided an update on his condition following a ‘terrifying’ battle with Covid. This … Read more
Twelve youngsters have died from measles in Mumbai, India. The most recent death occurred on Tuesday and involved an eight-month-old who was only partially immunized. Health officials blame a lax vaccination campaign during the Covid epidemic for the increase in illnesses. The first death was reported on October 26 and 27 when three kids passed … Read more
China has registered the greatest daily number of Covid cases since outbreak started. 31,527 cases were reported on Wednesday as opposed to a peak of 28,000 in April. Just over 5,200 people have perished as a result of the pandemic. Despite strict measures intended to eradicate the virus, China has registered the greatest daily number … Read more
