Tag: Covid-19
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
President Biden tested negative for COVID on Wednesday morning in antigen testing, the White House said.
Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers
The requirement for tests will be lifted from Sept. 7, Kishida said. No decision has been made yet on a…
Fauci, face of U.S. COVID response, to step down December
Fauci often appeared by former president Donald Trump’s side as the nation and the world grappled with the fast-spreading killer…
NCDC announces COVID-19 surge in Nigeria, Akwa Ibom leads
The NCDC said that the 517 cases, which were recorded in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory, have raised…
Kim Jong-Un declares ‘victory’ in fight against COVID-19
Kim, however, stressed the need for continued vigilance and stricter measures in border areas to prevent COVID-19 from gaining entry…
China reports 1,094 new COVID cases
There were no new deaths, keeping the nation's fatalities at 5,226. As of Aug. 9, mainland China had confirmed 232,109…
COVID-19 eases worldwide but surges in Japan
Every continent reported a weekly case decrease. Africa dropped the most, 49% for a cumulative 12,547,258, followed by Europe 29%…
Hong Kong eases COVID quarantine rules for arrivals
The city's border has been almost completely sealed since 2020, with international arrivals facing tough quarantine and testing protocols. It…
Biden exits isolation after second negative COVID test
Biden tested negative on Saturday but waited until a second negative test on Sunday before ending his isolation.
South Korea reports 107,894 new COVID-19 cases
The daily caseload was slightly down from 119,922 the previous day, but it was higher than 88,361 tallied a week…
Abuja Millennium Park reopens after 2 years
Millennium Park which was closed down at the height of the COVID-19, was conceived and designed by Italian architect, Manfredi…
Biden still positive after rebound Covid-19 case
Biden tested positive for COVID for the first time on July 21 and previously described his experience with the coronavirus…
Macau reopens city as no COVID infections in 9 days
Macau reopened its casinos on July 23, as authorities began unwinding stringent measures which required most businesses and premises to…
New Zealand’s borders fully open after long pandemic closure
Most visitors arriving in New Zealand still need to be vaccinated against COVID and must take two COVID tests after…
A joke? Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
The president, who was brought down by the deadly disease last week tested negative last Tuesday. Four days later, he…