The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved emergency use of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine – the second Chinese jab to get the green light from the global health body.
Editor's note: This year, the Communist Party of China is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. China Daily is publishing a series of stories looking at the tremendous changes that have occurred in provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities under the leadership of the Party. They also include stories of the people and places that have left indelible marks in the Party's path to glory.
India’s average daily test positivity rate (positive cases identified for every 100 tests) continues to decline. It was 9% on May 30 compared to 12.7% recorded a week before.
A rebound in smoking in France has health authorities wondering if tobacco has lost its taboo – with a survey showing that one in three adults last year smoked at least occasionally.
From Monday, any French adult can be vaccinated against Covid-19, regardless of age group and without needing to prove a pre-existing medical condition. If you are 18 or over, and prepared to be pati…