Canadian Capital Police Get Reinforcements As Anti-Vax Convoy Arrives
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Canada’s capital called in reinforcements as the first trucks in a convoy organized to protest the Canadian government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truck drivers arrived in the capital Friday.
Russia Reports New Daily Record of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia recorded 88,816 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the highest daily increase to date, taking the nationwide tally to 11,404,617, the official monitoring and response center said Thursday.
Germany Reports New Daily Record for COVID-19 Infections
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany reported another record number of daily new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, crossing the 200,000 threshold for the first time, as the country debates whether to impose compulsory vaccinations.
Beijing Sees Uptick in COVID Cases Ahead of Olympics
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese capital reported 14 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as it began a third round of mass testing of millions of people in the run-up to the Winter Olympics.
Do Not Assume COVID Pandemic Reaching 'End Game', Warns WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that it was dangerous to assume the Omicron variant would herald the end of COVID-19's acutest phase, exhorting nations to stay focused to beat the pandemic.
Thousands of Americans March in Washington for Vaccine Mandate Protest amid COVID-19 Surge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of Americans from across the country on Sunday gathered in the nation's capital for a march against vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions, as Americans were frustrated and fatigued by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the overall pandemic.
Clashes As Tens of Thousands Protest COVID Rules in Belgium
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday at stone-throwing protesters after tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Brussels against COVID-19 rules.
Tokyo Hits Record 10,000 COVID Cases, Japan over 50,000 for First Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tokyo recorded its fourth record number of daily COVID-19 infections on Saturday, breaking above 10,000, while Japan’s exceeded 50,000 for the first time as the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly.
Omicron Reinfections Unlikely over Several Months, Says US Expert Fauci
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – It is extremely unlikely that a person can be reinfected with Omicron, at least in the short term, President Joe Biden's top medical adviser said, as the US begins to see sharp declines in cases in areas hit earliest by the variant.
Over 300 mln COVID-19 Cases Confirmed All over World, WHO Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The COVID-19 total caseload all over the world has surpassed 330 mln, while the death toll has reached 5.55 mln, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated.
Germany Surpasses 100,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases for First Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany reported 112,323 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a fresh single-day record as the health minister said the peak had not been reached and compulsory vaccination should be introduced by May.
China Orders Overseas Mail Disinfection over Omicron Fears
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s postal service has ordered workers to disinfect international deliveries and urged the public to reduce orders from overseas after authorities claimed mail could be the source of recent coronavirus outbreaks.
Australia Suffers Deadliest Day of Pandemic As Omicron Drives Up Hospital Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic on Tuesday as a fast-moving Omicron outbreak continued to push up hospitalization rates to record levels, even as daily infections eased slightly.
Japan Ready to Expand COVID-19 Restrictions As Infections Surge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan’s government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people.
The Poor Die from COVID While Rich Get Richer, Oxfam Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, stoking inequality that contributes to the deaths of at least 21,300 people each day, according to a report released on Monday by Oxfam International.
Chinese Cities on High COVID-19 Alert As Lunar New Year Travel Season Starts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several Chinese cities went on high COVID-19 alert as the Lunar New Year holiday travel season started on Monday, requiring travelers to report their trips days before their arrival, as the omicron variant reached more areas including Beijing.
Beijing Tightens Rules for Entering City after Omicron Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Beijing will require travelers to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in the Chinese capital, state media announced on Sunday, a day after the city reported its first Omicron case and as it readies to stage the Winter Olympics next month.
Coronavirus Is Here to Stay, Will Turn into Endemic Disease: WHO Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The way the novel coronavirus pandemic develops suggests that the virus will never go away completely, circulating as an endemic disease instead, WHO Representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic said.
