ZURICH: The World Health Organization's head has spoken with Chinese authorities and the agency welcomed new information … [Read more...] about WHO says its chief spoke with Chinese officials, welcomes COVID-19 data
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EU health officials seek joint stance on COVID-19 measures towards China
"The EU Health Security Committee is meeting ... to discuss the COVID-19 situation in China and possible measures to be taken … [Read more...] about EU health officials seek joint stance on COVID-19 measures towards China
US weighs new COVID-19 rules for travellers from China, US officials say
The US government may impose new COVID-19 measures on travellers to the United States from China over concerns about the … [Read more...] about US weighs new COVID-19 rules for travellers from China, US officials say
House report alleges Trump aides blocked public health officials from providing accurate Covid-19 information during pandemic
CNN — Trump administration aides “usurped control of CDC communications and blocked public health … [Read more...] about House report alleges Trump aides blocked public health officials from providing accurate Covid-19 information during pandemic
North Korean leader Kim slams officials’ ‘immaturity’ in response to COVID-19 outbreak
The report did not elaborate on what grounds the North came to such a positive assessment. The country has not started mass … [Read more...] about North Korean leader Kim slams officials’ ‘immaturity’ in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Chinese officials urge elderly to get COVID-19 vaccine, cite lesson of Hong Kong
BEIJING: Older people in China should get vaccinated against COVID-19, senior Chinese health officials said on Friday (Mar … [Read more...] about Chinese officials urge elderly to get COVID-19 vaccine, cite lesson of Hong Kong
China reports jump in COVID-19 cases among Olympic athletes, officials
Cases among athletes and team officials exceeded those for "other stakeholders", including media, sponsors and staff, for the … [Read more...] about China reports jump in COVID-19 cases among Olympic athletes, officials
Hong Kong leader orders probe of 13 officials who went to COVID-19-hit party
The party for the 53rd birthday of Witman Hung, a city delegate to the national legislature, took place on Monday, before new … [Read more...] about Hong Kong leader orders probe of 13 officials who went to COVID-19-hit party
China punishes officials after woman miscarries outside Xi’an hospital that denied her entry over COVID-19 rules
The hospital's general manager had been suspended and "relevant responsible persons" at the outpatient department were … [Read more...] about China punishes officials after woman miscarries outside Xi’an hospital that denied her entry over COVID-19 rules
China punishes dozens of Xi’an officials as city grapples with COVID-19 lockdown
Chinese officials who are deemed to have failed at controlling the virus in their region are regularly sacked or … [Read more...] about China punishes dozens of Xi’an officials as city grapples with COVID-19 lockdown
Philippines’ Duterte threatens to punish officials for slow pace of COVID-19 vaccinations
MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday (Nov 3) that local government officials will be punished for … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Duterte threatens to punish officials for slow pace of COVID-19 vaccinations
India resumes COVID-19 vaccine exports as domestic stocks build up: Officials
NEW DELHI: India has resumed a small amount of exports of COVID-19 vaccines and will increase exports significantly in the … [Read more...] about India resumes COVID-19 vaccine exports as domestic stocks build up: Officials