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The latest health reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Singapore reports 2,236 new COVID-19 cases, record daily figure
Singapore recorded 2,236 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, raising the national total to 91,775, with five more deaths reported.
Victoria reports a record 867 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including 149 cases not previously reported due to technical issues
Victoria reports a record 867 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including 149 cases not previously reported due to technical issues.
Japan approves sotrovimab for mild to moderate COVID-19 patients
The Health Ministry panel committee approved the use of sotrovimab, a single-dose monoclonal antibody treatment developed by GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology, for mild and moderately ill COVID-19 patients.
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein tests positive for COVID-19
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan tested positive for COVID-19 during a routine examination, showing only mild symptoms and remaining in good health. The king and queen tested negative and began self-isolation.
People over the age of 75 in Vermont can now register to receive a booster shot of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
People over the age of 75 in Vermont can now register to receive a booster shot of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
President Joe Biden receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Singapore limits the maximum group sizes for social gatherings and dine-ins at restaurants and bars to two people as well
Singapore limits the maximum group sizes for social gatherings and dine-ins at restaurants and bars to two people as well as defaulting to work from home in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions will remain in effect until October 24.