Health

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces that Thailand will lift its COVID-19 emergency decree and dissolve the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces that Thailand will lift its COVID-19 emergency decree and dissolve the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Additionally, CCSA spokesman Thavisin Visanuyothin announces that the country will shift to an endemic phase of the disease beginning in October.

First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 during vacation

First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while on vacation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, and is isolating at a private residence with mild symptoms.

UK approves bivalent Moderna vaccine targeting Omicron and original SARS-CoV-2

The UK has become the first country to approve a bivalent Moderna vaccine designed to target both the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and the Omicron variant.

Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro.

The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro. The government subsequently announces that the start of the school year will be delayed and suspends flights and boat travel to the country's outer islands.

South Africa reports first death causally linked to J&J vaccine

Philippines reports first two cases of Omicron BA.2.75 in Western Visayas

The Department of Health confirmed two cases of the Omicron BA.2.75 subvariant in individuals from Western Visayas, both now recovered. Their travel and exposure histories remain under verification.

South Korea records 20 millionth COVID-19 case

North Korea reports zero fever cases for first time since May outbreak