UK COVID-19 vaccine doses exceed 60 million
The UK has administered over 60 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, with 762,361 jabs given in one day, marking a major milestone in the national vaccination programme.
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Germany begins to implement a two-week quarantine for German citizens and residents who have travelled from the United Kingdom
Germany begins to implement a two-week quarantine for German citizens and residents who have travelled from the United Kingdom, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated. Additionally, all non-essential travel to the UK is banned amidst an outbreak of the Indian Lineage B.1.617 variant.
India reports over 8,800 cases of rare black fungus
India has reported more than 8,800 cases of mucormycosis, a rare and deadly fungal infection linked to post-Covid recovery, with a mortality rate of 50%.
Malaysia reports a record 6,976 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 512,091
Malaysia reports a record 6,976 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 512,091.
Germany classifies UK as virus variant area over B.1.617 spread
Germany has designated the United Kingdom as a virus variant area due to rising cases of the B.1.617 variant, requiring all arrivals from the UK to undergo a two-week quarantine regardless of negative test results.
Okinawa state of emergency extended to 20 June after record cases
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extended the state of emergency in Okinawa from 23 May to 20 June following a record 207 new cases reported in 24 hours, with hospital capacity nearing full occupancy.
Malaysia reports a record 6,075 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 485,496
Malaysia reports a record 6,075 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 485,496.