Latest developments of Covid-19 pandemic from around world
- England full easing plan -
All legal requirements for wearing facemasks and social distancing are likely to end in England on July 19, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says, when unveiling a five-point plan for the final step of easing curbs.
- Record Africa cases -
Africa has suffered a record number of coronavirus cases over the past week, registering over 36,000 new infections per day, according to an AFP count based on official figures.
- Bangladesh lockdown -
Bangladesh extends a strict nationwide lockdown, confining people to their homes for another week as coronavirus cases and deaths both hit new records.
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
- England full easing plan -
All legal requirements for wearing facemasks and social distancing are likely to end in England on July 19, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says, when unveiling a five-point plan for the final step of easing curbs.
- Record Africa cases -
Africa has suffered a record number of coronavirus cases over the past week, registering over 36,000 new infections per day, according to an AFP count based on official figures.
- Bangladesh lockdown -
Bangladesh extends a strict nationwide lockdown, confining people to their homes for another week as coronavirus cases and deaths both hit new records.
Pfizer Curbs Severe Covid; Philippine Vaccinations: Virus Update
Bloomberg 41 mins ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine appears to be less effective in halting the spread of the delta strain, though it shields well against severe illness, Israeli government data show.
Several cities in the Philippine capital region, including Makati City, have halted their first-dose vaccination programs as supply from the national government runs out. Japan is planning to hold the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics without fans as government ministers meet discuss virus containment steps, local newspapers reported.
Sydney’s outbreak of the delta-variant of the coronavirus is raising concern Australia’s most-populous city may need to extend its two-week lockdown beyond Friday. Indonesia is preparing to import liquid oxygen from neighbors to meet a surging need after a spike in coronavirus infections.
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Pfizer Curbs Severe Covid; Germany Eases Travel: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine appears to be less effective in halting the spread of the delta strain, though it shields well against severe illness, Israeli government data show.
Germany is easing travel rules for people arriving from the U.K., Portugal and other nations, while three more islands in Thailand are preparing to welcome fully inoculated tourists. Sydney’s outbreak of the delta-variant is raising concern Australia’s most-populous city may need to extend its two-week lockdown beyond Friday. The Australian Grand Prix Formula One race planned for November has been canceled, the Associated Press reported.