Russia Breaks Covid Deaths Record for Fourth Day Straight
Russia broke its record for new coronavirus deaths for the fourth day in a row Friday, with new infections surging amid slow vaccination rates and health experts warning of a months-long wave of new infections.
China seeks support of Japan to run Beijing Olympics amid pandemic
China asked Thursday for the cooperation of Japan, the host of this summer's Tokyo Olympics, to run the Beijing Games safely, a day after a decision was made that no spectators from overseas can attend them amid the pandemic.
Can Vitamin A help in treating Covid-caused loss of smell? Experts answer
Patients of coronavirus have reported a prolonged loss of smell and taste, along with several other problems, and experts seem to have found a way to treat it.
Russia Threatens YouTube Block Over RT German Spat
Russia has decried YouTube’s decision to delete the state-funded RT broadcaster’s German-language channels as “information warfare,” saying it could block German media or even YouTube itself in retaliation.
Fewer citizen births and marriages in 2020 as COVID-19 foiled plans for some couples
There were fewer Singapore citizen births and marriages last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted some couples’ plans for weddings and parenthood, according to an annual population report released on Tuesday (Sept 28).
Increasing claims of vaccine-related deaths raise concerns
A growing number of people are claiming that their family members have died or become seriously ill after receiving COVID-19 vaccines as the nation's inoculation rate increases.
Iran Authorizes Emergency Use of Third Homegrown Vaccine
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said the Fakhra vaccine for COVID-19 has received the license for emergency use.
G20 health ministers aim to vaccinate 40% of global population against COVID-19 by end-2021
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and his counterparts from the Group of Twenty (G20) are aiming to vaccinate at least 40 percent of the world against COVID-19 by the end of the year.
COVID Hospitalizations in Iran Falling
The number of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital across Iran on a daily basis has been on the decline, standing at above 3,400 on Sunday, the Health Ministry said.
Gov’t eases COVID-19 restrictions for Chuseok holiday
The government has decided to ease private gathering bans for the upcoming Chuseok holiday amid growing complaints from small business owners ― although the current social distancing measures will be extended for four more weeks until Oct. 3.
