U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this week
The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Russia reports 4,371 coronavirus recoveries over past day, says crisis center
As many as 4,371 coronavirus patients recovered in Russia over the past day, bringing the total number of recoveries to 17,819,395, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Saturday.
Russia registers 3,382 coronavirus cases in 24 hours, says crisis center
In relative terms the increase in the number of new cases totaled 0.02%.
Tokyo reports 1,681 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 14,837
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 1,681 new coronavirus cases, up 85 from Friday and up 155 from last Saturday.
Freed but frustrated: Chinese tourists struggle to clear Covid travel hurdles
…economy, further delaying its recovery from President Xi Jinping’s controversial zero- Covid policy. People from Shanghai, which endured the worst of China’s zero…
Energy demand to fully recover after pandemic this year, says Russian deputy PM
The demand for energy resources may fully recover after the pandemic-related lockdowns this year, though the world is facing the oil supply deficit, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Friday.
Russia records 3,373 daily COVID-19 cases
Russia’s COVID-19 case tally rose by 3,373 over the past day to 18,391,797, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Friday.
Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Tokyo reports 1,596 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 14,709
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 1,596 new coronavirus cases, down 223 from Thursday and down four from last Friday.
Finland recommends fifth COVID booster for vulnerable patients
Following Stockholm’s lead, the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) called on people with a severely weakened immune system to take a fifth COVID-19 vaccine.