US president again tests positive for coronavirus, in quarantine again to protect others

US President Joe Biden's previous negative coronavirus test resulted in a positive reading Saturday, extending his quarantine, according to reports.

US-Funded Bio Labs in Ukraine Conducted Research into Bat Coronavirus: Russian MoD – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday announced that the US-funded biological labs located in Ukraine were conducting experiments with bat coronavirus samples.

COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop Globally, WHO Says - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, with only the Western Pacific reporting an increase in COVID-19.

Tonnes of COVID healthcare waste exposes waste management failures – EURACTIV.com

A report from World Health Organisation (WHO) found that COVID-19 response resulted in ‘tens of thousands of tonnes’ of additional medical waste, calling for better management of health care waste at all levels, from hospitals to landfills.

South Korea logs record 13,000 new COVID-19 cases

South Korea on Wednesday reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases for the second day running, registering over 13,000 infections amid the rapid spread of the omicron variant, local media reported.

Common cold could protect you from Covid – study — RT World News

Higher levels of T cells caused by the common cold make it less likely that a person will catch Covid, according to an “important discovery” outlined in a new peer-reviewed study.

Tokyo addresses anger over US bases — RT World News

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida claimed to have come to an agreement with the United States that US troops stationed in Japan should avoid unnecessary outings after they were accused of spreading Covid-19 to locals.

British troops deployed to support London hospitals - RTE

British soldiers are to begin deploying in London to support the NHS amid growing staff shortages due to Covid-19, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

New COVID Variant with 46 Mutations Detected in France | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- As the world grapples with the highly mutated Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, scientists identified a new strain of the COVID-19 causing virus in Southern France.

Indian authorities impose weekend curfew in Delhi to curb Covid - BBC News

 

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 Residents in the Indian capital Delhi have been told not to go out over the weekend unless is for essential needs such a buying food or medicine. 

Facebook suspends US Republican lawmaker Greene's account - China.org.cn

Facebook has temporarily suspended U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's account on Monday for 24 hours, a day after Twitter announced a permanent suspension on the Republican congresswoman's account for violating the platform's COVID-19 misinformation policy.

COVID-19: la incidencia en España supera por primera vez los 2.000 casos por 100.000 habitantes

 

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Israel offers fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

 

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US Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19, mild symptoms - The Jerusalem Post

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday said he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had mild symptoms, but would retain all authorities as he quarantined at home for the next five days.

Covid-19 : plus de 200 000 nouvelles contaminations mercredi en France, nouveau record

 

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6,300 flights cancelled as Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel | Al Jazeera

More than 6,000 flights have been cancelled worldwide over the long Christmas weekend and thousands more were delayed, according to a tracking website, as the highly infectious Omicron variant brings holiday hurt to millions.

Switzerland announces tighter COVID-19 measures - Society & Culture - TASS

A tightening of anti-coronavirus measures across Switzerland comes into force on Monday. Due to the high increase in the new coronavirus cases and the workload of intensive care units, the government has introduced a mandatory regime to work from home. 

Austria levanta las restricciones para los vacunados de COVID

 

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Scientists Warn COVID Could Kill Thousands of People in US, UK | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- A virus expert warned that 32,000 people in US expecting to celebrate Christmas and New year will have died of coronavirus before then, as experts told UK government that Omicron could cause between 25,000 and 75,000 deaths in England over the next five months without tougher COVID restrictions.

WHO Says Omicron Strain Detected in 57 Countries | Farsnews Agency

 (FNA)- The Omicron coronavirus strain has been detected in 57 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday.