Health

France, Israel, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom announce that they will require travelers from China to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter…

France, Israel, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom announce that they will require travelers from China to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter their countries.

Three members of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin have died within ten days from each other in Cambodia, prompting an increasing alarming situation

South Sudan declares a measles outbreak with a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health reporting that there are currently 2

South Sudan declares a measles outbreak with a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health reporting that there are currently 2,471 cases and 31 deaths from measles reported in 22 counties.

54 shark species gain trade protections at CITES conference

At the 19th CITES Conference of the Parties in Panama City, 54 requiem and hammerhead shark species were listed under Appendix II, triggering tighter international trade controls.

Beijing launches world's first inhalable COVID booster vaccine

Beijing begins offering Convidecia Air, an inhalable booster vaccine developed by CanSino Biologics, to individuals previously vaccinated with two doses of an inactivated Chinese vaccine.

Kampala placed on high Ebola alert after two positive cases from Mubende

Taiwan lifts all remaining pandemic entry restrictions

Taiwan removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions on 13 October 2022, allowing unrestricted entry for international visitors without quarantine or testing requirements.

Nepalese president Bidya Devi Bhandari tests positive for COVID-19 one day after being hospitalized

Nepalese president Bidya Devi Bhandari tests positive for COVID-19 one day after being hospitalized.