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The latest health reporting from The Belfast Herald.
President Félix Tshisekedi reported that hospitals in Kinshasa are overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 infections, as the country faces its third wave of the pandemic, with the Delta variant implicated and low vaccination rates exacerbating the crisis.
The province confirmed 1,003,678 doses had been given, expanding eligibility for second-dose appointments and opening walk-in options at a major supersite.
The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Lebanon, from its travel risk list due to low COVID-19 infection rates. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas later announces that most of the countries still on the list will be removed on July 1.
Russia recorded 12,505 new cases in 24 hours, the highest since late February, raising the national total to 5.18 million, with 396 additional deaths reported.
The German Standing Committee on Vaccination recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine only for children and teenagers with pre-existing health conditions due to insufficient long-term data.
Iran's confirmed cases surpassed three million on 10 June 2021, with 12,398 new infections and 153 additional deaths reported. The health ministry noted a recent decline in daily cases and fatalities, though concerns emerged over compliance with health protocols.