North Korea announced 15 more deaths from “fever” on Sunday, just days after confirming the country’s first-ever Covid-19 cases and ordering widespread lockdowns. The outbreak, which North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has described as causing “grave upheaval,” has put the country’s healthcare system on the verge of collapse. There are no Covid vaccinations, antiviral … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un claimed yesterday that the spread of COVID-19 has thrown his country into “grave difficulty,” and he urged for an all-out campaign to end the outbreak, as 21 new fever fatalities were reported per day. North Korea admitted to having a COVID-19 epidemic this week and enforced a statewide lockdown, despite … Read more
China announced its withdrawal as host of the 2023 Asian Cup on Saturday. This was the latest renunciation of the country’s sporting obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June and July of next year, the 24-nation tournament was set to take place in ten cities. The majority of the venues were brand new. China’s absence … Read more
On Friday, North Korea announced its first Covid-19 fatality, claiming that the disease was spreading “explosively” across the country and that tens of thousands of people were being quarantined after becoming ill. The isolated nation just revealed its first Covid instances on Thursday, announcing that it was implementing a “maximum emergency epidemic prevention mechanism” after … Read more
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, according to the Seoul military on Thursday, only hours after Pyongyang proclaimed the country’s first-ever instances of Covid-19. South Korea’s Joint Chief of Staff informed AFP that “North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the East Sea,” into the East Sea. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of … Read more
North Korea announced its first-ever Covid case on Thursday and proclaimed a “severe emergency,” with leader Kim Jong Un ordering statewide lockdowns for the first time on broadcast while wearing a mask. Since the onset of the epidemic in 2020, the nuclear-armed country had never acknowledged a case of Covid-19, and the government had enforced … Read more
North Korea : According to the Korean Central News Agency, tests on an undefined number of persons in Pyongyang’s capital proved they were infected with the omicron variant. North Korea previously claimed to have a spotless record in keeping COVID-19 at bay, a claim widely disputed by foreign experts. According to the news agency, Kim … Read more
Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, said on Tuesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering from minor symptoms. The billionaire philanthropist announced on Twitter that he would isolate himself until he is healthy again. Gates added, “I’m fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical … Read more
China’s two largest cities strengthened Covid-19 restrictions on their inhabitants on Monday, causing fresh frustration and even raising issues about the legitimacy of the country’s unrelenting fight against the virus. As China grapples with its biggest Covid outbreak since the outbreak began, officials in Shanghai, the country’s most populated city, have initiated a fresh drive … Read more
The Minister of Endowments of Egypt, Mohamed Mukhtar Gomaa, has declared the reopening of mosques around the country. He stated that a decision was made today to reopen mosques, restart teachings and Qur’anic reciters, and allow visitors to shrines outside of prayer hours. However, the government will continue to prohibit individuals from remaining in seclusion … Read more
Thailand’s orchid growers, who have already been battered by the pandemic for two years, are bracing for new blows to their livelihood as the war in Ukraine and changing weather patterns further cloud their prospects. Orchid growing, once considered a popular pastime among Thailand’s elite, has grown into a multi-million dollar industry, with Thailand now … Read more
Beijing: China’s President Xi Jinping delivered his harshest warning yet to anyone who questions the country’s zero-Covid policy. The action comes after many Shanghai residents took to social media in the last five weeks to ask for help and express their outrage over acute food shortages and a lack of access to medical treatment, according … Read more
Regulators placed limits Thursday on who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, saying only certain adults should get the shot The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the new restrictions were necessary because of the potential for rare blood clots. According to the FDA, the vaccine should only be given to adults who are not able … Read more
Jon Batiste, an American music sensation, tested positive for COVID-19 just days after attending the Met Gala 2022 event in New York City. The Freedom singer stated on Thursday that he and his crew have contracted COVID-19 and that his planned Carnegie Hall performance would be rescheduled. The venue announced that the Grammy-winning musician, 35,’must … Read more
Three persons were arrested in France on Friday for duping tourists into playing a rigged shell game at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, according to AFP. Following a months-long investigation, two men and a woman from Romania were detained in the northeastern Paris district of Seine-Saint-Denis. Police seized more than 16,000 euros (almost $17,000) … Read more
MADRID: Amadeus, the world’s largest travel reservations business, announced on Friday that it had returned to profit in the first quarter of 2022, as air travel resumed following the lifting of the Covid-19 travel restrictions. During the first three months of the year, the Spanish company had an adjusted net profit of 81.3 million euros … Read more
After experiencing symptoms, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, according to the State Department. According to the department, Blinken is only experiencing “mild” symptoms despite being completely vaccinated and boosted against the coronavirus. According to the report, Biden does not have a close relationship with the top US … Read more
Australia reports 3 new omicron subvariants Three new Omicron subvariants have arrived at Australia and wellbeing specialists say individuals who contract the infection ought to stand by 90 days prior to getting their next Covid-19 immunization. Assoc Prof Stuart Turville from the University of New South Wales’ Kirby Institute says Omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and … Read more
Avril Lavigne’s Canadian tour dates have been cancelled due to “a positive COVID case during the tour.” The 37-year-old singer, who is currently on tour in support of her album Love Sux, went to Twitter on Sunday, just hours before she was set to perform in Laval. “To my fans and friends in Laval, QC, … Read more
WELLINGTON: New Zealand welcomed thousands of people from across the world, as the country opened its borders to visitors from approximately 60 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, for the first time since Covid-19 struck in early 2020. As the first aircraft from Los Angeles and San Francisco arrived in Auckland, … Read more
Thunder are back with a new album inspired by the overall isolation felt during the COVID-19 outbreak and people’s addiction to social media, following the success of last year’s “All The Right Noises.” “Dopamine,” the hard rock band’s 14th studio album, was released on Friday and includes 16 songs written during the lockdown, according to … Read more
Beijing will tighten its Covid-19 restrictions with extra testing measures, officials stated on Saturday, as the start of the Labor Day vacation was hampered by the capital’s lingering illnesses. The five-day holiday is usually one of China’s busiest travel times, but the country’s worst Covid recurrence since the pandemic’s early stages is expected to keep … Read more
Taiwan, which had been living mostly free of COVID-19, is now facing its worst outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic with over 11,000 new cases reported Thursday. Cases have been on the upswing since late March. In April, the island’s central authorities announced that they would no longer maintain a “zero-COVID” policy like the … Read more
President Joe Biden will go through with his plan to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner “in a safe way,” press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed Wednesday. Saturday’s dinner marks the first time the event has been held in person since 2019. Biden’s decision comes amid a prolonged wave of senior administration officials contracting COVID-19 … Read more
The Wimbledon organizers have allowed players who have not been inoculated against the Covid-19 to compete in this year’s event, which may come as welcome news for Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic and other unvaccinated players. According to Sky Sports, Sally Bolton, the All England Club’s Chief Executive, spoke out over the decision. “The requirements … Read more
Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir received the first full approval for treating COVID-19 in children aged 28 days and older from the US Food and Drug Administration on Monday. The announcement comes months after the FDA increased the drug’s emergency use authorisation to include youngsters under the age of 12 who weigh at least 3.5 kg. The … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID on Tuesday. Kirsten Allen, press secretary stated that Harris wasn’t exhibiting any symptoms. Since White House press secretary Jen Psaki tested positive for the virus in March, Harris, 57, is the highest-ranking Biden administration official to test positive for the illness. Allen stated, “Today, Vice President Harris … Read more
The Boston Celtics finished a four-0 sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in their Eastern Conference first-spherical series by way of keeping on to a 116-112 victory Monday night in New York. The Celtics led from the beginning as Jayson Tatum scored 29 factors earlier than fouling out with 2:49 closing in the fourth region, and the Nets trailed by … Read more
