The United Kingdom has announced changes in its travel and quarantine rules and said that the UK now recognises Covishield as a vaccine. This comes after the Indian government had threatened ‘reciprocal action’ amid a growing row over UK not recognising the Covishield vaccine made in India.
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Three deaths, surge in COVID cases lead to ward closures in Singapore hospitals
Singapore Covid Cases- Even as Singapore reported 1,178 new local COVID-19 infections today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced strict new measures for hospitals to follow.
UAE Ambassador exudes confidence of surge in footfall of Indian visitors
Expo 2020 Dubai News: The Dubai Ambassador to India Ahmed Al Banna has expressed confidence that the Expo 2020 Dubai will see a large footfall of visitors from India.
COVID-19 antibodies decrease by 80 per cent six months after second Pfizer vaccine jab, finds US study
A US study has found that a decrease in COVID-19 antibodies produced by the Pfizer vaccine was found in senior nursing home residents six months after receiving their second dose.
Concerned about rate of virus spreading, will take quick action: Singapore Minister Lawrence Wong
Singapore’s Ministry of Health sounded a warning about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country and the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force announced that it will be taking several actions to slow down community transmission.
UAE logs 996 fresh Covid cases, 1,515 recoveries
The UAE today reported 996 new Covid infections, 1,515 recoveries and two fatalities, the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention said.
Singapore now world’s most vaccinated state; 80 percent citizens get both doses
Singapore has become the world’s most vaccinated state, after fully inoculating 80 per cent of its population against the coronavirus, the Singapore health minister said.
Singapore reports 32 new COVID cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, bringing the country’s total to 66,366 infections. Two new clusters were announced, while five have closed, bringing the total number of active COVID-19 clusters here to 84.
More US cities requiring inoculation proof in public places
More cities across the United States are requiring people to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to teach at school, work at a hospital, see a concert or eat inside a restaurant.
Singapore set to ease COVID restrictions, open entry to vaccinated foreign workers
Singapore is set to ease COVID restrictions on daily life from today and begin slightly loosening border controls, citing a vaccination rate that now ranks among the best in the world. New quarantine rules in Singapore.
