China sounds Covid alarm as Delta strain spreads far and wide
At least 15 of the nation’s 31 provinces have confirmed Delta strain infections over the past two weeks, marking China’s biggest outbreak
Pak people rush for fake vax certificates amid chaos
Chaos has also been reported earlier at the biggest vaccination center in Karachi as hundreds of people rushed to get themselves inoculated
UAE approves use of Sinopharm vax for 3-17 age group
The ministry said the move is based on the results of clinical studies….reports Asian Lite News The UAE Ministry of Health and
China renews blue weather alert for heavy rainfall
The centre has advised local authorities to prepare for rainstorms, thunderstorms and gales and be vigilant against possible flooding, landslides and mudslides….reports
Pakistan sees surge in Covid-19 cases, positivity rate climbs to 8.46%
The total number of confirmed cases in the country has risen to 1,029,811, while the positivity rate of the virus was recorded
Global Covid-19 Cases Top 197.2 Mn
The Covid-19 outbreak first detected in the Chinese city of Nanjing has now spread to five provinces and Beijing, with state media
Olympic city Tokyo’s daily Covid cases cross 3,000 for 1st time
The Japanese government has placed Tokyo under a fourth state of emergency from July 12 to August 22…reports Asian Lite News The
Pfizer recommends 3rd Covid shot for Delta variant
Pfizer anticipates applying for emergency use authorization for a third dose of its vaccine as soon as next month…reports Asian Lite News
WH considering vaccine mandate for all federal workers
Biden’s remarks came against the backdrop of waning vaccination rates in the country despite wide availability of the shots…reports Asian Lite News
Covid-19 death toll tops 23,000 in Pakistan
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country is 55,720 and the positivity ratio stands at 6.3 per cent….reports Asian Lite