Vaccine for children, booster for frontline staff, 60+
Prime Minister says that 61% of the adult population have been fully vaccinated and 90% of them has received the first dose,
Miss World 2021 postponed as contestants test Covid positive
“However, after additional positive cases were confirmed this morning after consulting with health officials and experts, the postponement decision was made,” it
Over 375 mn people went hungry in Asia-Pacific due to Covid
The report stated that the region was already facing a “quite discouraging” food security and nutrition situation in 2019…reports Asian Lite News.
S. African President tests Covid positive
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive for the virus…reports Asian Lite News The
ICMR team designs kit to detect Omicron variant in 2 hours
The kit is now being produced on a bulk basis by the West Bengal-based GCC Biotech on a public-private partnership (PPP) model…reports
Africa’s Covid-19 cases reach 8.8 mn
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8,797,227 as of Thursday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cases of Omicron variant rise to 11 in Israel
The number of Omicron Covid-19 variant cases in Israel have rose from seven to 11…reports Asian Lite News Two of the four
Cuba govt tightens travel rules in wake of Omicron threat
The Cuban government continued to take precautions amid mounting global concern over the Covid-19 Omicron variant…reports Asian Lite News Starting on Saturday,
Israel reports third case of Omicron variant of Covid-19
The Israeli Ministry of Health on Thursday reported a third case of the Covid-19 variant Omicron in the country…reports Asian Lite News
Morrison urges citizens to get booster jabs
Every Australian aged 18 and over is eligible for a booster vaccine six months after their second jab…reports Asian Lite News. Australian