US COVID 19 death toll crosses 250K
Coronavirus deaths in the US has surpassed the 250,000 mark, a new grim milestone amid an unabated resurgence in the worst-hit country
WHO expresses ‘extreme concern’ as Covid cases surge
“Those countries that are letting the virus run unchecked are playing with fire,” as there will be “further needless deaths and suffering,”
Covid-19 was in Italy before Chinese cases: study
Giovanni Apolone, a co-author of the study, said that four cases from the study dated to the first week in October last
Libya-Tunisia border crossing resumes
The two countries agreed on a health protocol against the pandemic that requires travellers to have a negative PCR test within 72
Lebanon enters nationwide lockdown
Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab urged the country’s citizens to commit to lockdown measures while prioritizing people’s health over the economy…reports Asian
EU contributes more $118 million to COVAX
In addition to the 500-million-euro contribution made by the bloc, some EU member states have announced contributions as well…reports Asian Lite News
WHO calls for ‘fair allocation’ of Covid 19 vaccine
Based on current projections, Pfizer and BioNTech expect to produce globally up to 50 million vaccine doses this year and up to
Vaccine Success Fuels Covid Fight
While the pandemic has killed over 1.2 million people worldwide, the announcement by Pfizer and BioNTech raises hope that effective Covid-19 vaccine
Israeli union calls for strike over payments
On Sunday, the union announced a general labour dispute, meaning that in 14 days it can legally launch a general strike that
5th Israeli Minister tests positive for Covid 19
Last month, Gila Gamliel, the Environmental Protection Minister, announced that she has been infected with the virus….reports Asian Lite News A fifth