Health

Bangladesh Armed Forces receives a consignment of COVID-19 vaccines from China's People's Liberation Army for the first time as part of foreign military assistance

The Bangladesh Armed Forces receives a consignment of COVID-19 vaccines from China's People's Liberation Army for the first time as part of foreign military assistance.

Georgia reports a record 9,641 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours

Georgia reports a record 9,641 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Morocco begins a COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged 12 to 17 years old in an effort to ensure their return to schools

Morocco begins a COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged 12 to 17 years old in an effort to ensure their return to schools.

Fiji's chief medical adviser calls for child vaccination to reduce fatalities

The chief medical adviser in Fiji states that vaccinating children aged 12 to 17 is crucial to prevent further deaths from COVID-19, following reports of ten child fatalities, including a six-month-old infant infected with the Delta variant.

NSW records 1,290 local COVID-19 cases and four deaths

New South Wales reported 1,290 local cases of COVID-19 and four deaths in a single day, with cases concentrated in western and south-western Sydney and regional areas including Dubbo and Wilcannia.

New Zealand reports first vaccine-related death linked to myocarditis

Malaysian PM enters quarantine after close contact with COVID-19 patient

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob began self-isolation following close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, missing the swearing-in of his new government and attending National Day events virtually.

Vietnam records 14,224 new daily COVID-19 cases, total reaches 449,489

Vietnam reported 14,224 new daily cases of COVID-19 on 30 August 2021, raising the national total to 449,489, with 315 new deaths and 9,014 recoveries.