Health

Spain records over four million COVID-19 cases amid Delta variant surge

Spain surpasses four million confirmed cases as the Delta variant drives a rise in infections among unvaccinated young people, with regional measures introduced to curb transmission.

Seoul Capital Area enacts Level 4 social distancing measures

The Seoul Capital Area implements Level 4 social distancing measures, banning large events, restricting gatherings, and closing religious sites to curb a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Tokyo enters fourth state of emergency for Olympics period

Tokyo declared a fourth state of emergency from 12 July 2021 to 22 August 2021, covering the 2020 Summer Olympics, to reduce COVID-19 transmission during the Games and summer travel period.

Israel secures new Pfizer vaccine shipment for August 1

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett confirms a deal with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla to accelerate a new vaccine delivery to 1 August, addressing an imminent expiry of current stock and enabling continued vaccination efforts.

Ministry of Health announces that Israel will resume administering first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The Ministry of Health announces that Israel will resume administering first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Thailand records 91 daily deaths from COVID-19, raising total to 2,625

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies from COVID-19 complications

Israel reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a vaccinated woman who returned to the country from abroad

Israel reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a vaccinated woman who returned to the country from abroad.