France Records Nearly 180,000 COVID-19 Cases , Extends Curbs
The French health agency reported 179,807 cases of Covid over the previous 24 hours, exceeding the previous record of 100,000 reported on Saturday. Following nearly 180,000 new Covid cases on Wednesday, France announced that nightclubs would remain closed for three weeks. About 1,600 clubs were ordered to close on December 6 for four weeks to […]
Arjun Kapoor Is Covid-19 Positive Again, BMC Seals His Building as Precaution
According to news agency ANI, Arjun Kapoor tested positive for Covid-19 again. He previously tested positive for the coronavirus in September 2020. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed his diagnosis, according to ANI. BMC has sealed Arjun’s Mumbai residence and sanitization work is underway in his building. Arjun has not responded to requests for a health […]
Rhea Kapoor Tests Positive For Covid-19, Isolates With Husband Karan Boolani
Rhea Kapoor has tested positive for Covid-19. The producer shared the health update on her Instagram Stories, adding that she and her husband are isolating. “Yes I’m positive for Covid inspite of being super careful. But this is the nature of the pandemic. Not sure why my or anyone’s private health information is news or […]
Where To Buy Rapid Antigen Test Kits In Dubai
No matter if you are symptomatic or not, or if you must have a Covid test to travel, rapid lateral flow tests (antigen tests) can also screen for Covid-19. (For travel, always check a country’s entry requirements to make sure this is valid). Testing for COVID-19 with rapid antigen tests is quicker than using traditional […]
In Light Of Rising Omicron Cases, California Becomes The First State In The US To Top 5 Million Cases Of Covid-19
The first Coronavirus case in California was confirmed on Jan. 25, 2020. It took 292 days for the infection rate to reach 1 million on Nov. 11, and 44 days to reach 2 million. According to Tuesday’s state dashboard, which was delayed by the holiday weekend, California became the first state to record at least […]
China Expands Lockdowns Amid Surge In Cases Of Covid-19
On Tuesday, the authorities in northern China ordered hundreds of thousands more people to stay at home as they raced to contain a 21-month high number of Covid cases. China, where the outbreak was first discovered two years ago, has implemented a “zero-Covid” policy of tight border controls, lengthy quarantines, and targeted lockdowns in preparation […]
Greece Expands Restrictions To Stem Covid-19 Omicron Variant Spread
The Greek government announced further restrictions effective from January 3-16 to counter an increasing number of Covid-19 infections, including variants like Omicron, targeted mostly at nighttime entertainment venues. On Monday, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases rose to a record 9,284 with 66 deaths, the health minister announced that high-protection masks will be required in […]
Israel Tests Fourth Dose Of The Covid-19 Vaccine, Awaits Ministry Approval
The fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine was administered on Monday by an Israeli hospital to a test group, as the country considers approving it for vulnerable populations, to stem an outbreak of infections caused by the Omicron variant of the virus. The 150 subjects in the study are all medical staff at Sheba Medical Center […]
Kerala To Impose Night Curfew Over Omicron Scare
In order to contain the spread of the Coronavirus variant Omicron, the Kerala government has implemented a night curfew in the state. Kerala has recorded 57 Omicron cases as of Sunday. The state reported 19 new cases. Night curfews will take effect between December 30 and January 2. There will be strict restrictions in place […]
UAE Reports 1,732 Coronavirus Cases, 608 Recoveries, And 1 Death
On Monday, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention reported 1,732 cases of Coronavirus-19, 608 recoveries, and 1 death. A total of 325,097 additional tests were performed to detect the new cases. The country has conducted more than 109.6 million PCR tests. In the UAE, the number of cases has reached 753,065, and the number […]