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Mask mandates return in New Delhi as COVID-19 cases rise
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The Indian capital reintroduced public mask mandates on Thursday as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.The New Delhi government reinstituted a fine of 500 rupees ($6) for anyone caught not wearing a mask or face covering...
WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization Wednesday.The U.N. health agency said there...
China closes Potala Palace after COVID-19 reported in Tibet
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region. The action underscores China’s continued adherence to its “zero-COVID” policy, mandating lockdowns,...
BioNTech reports strong first half, expects demand to grow
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando BioNTech, which teamed with Pfizer to develop a powerful COVID-19 vaccine, has reported higher revenue and net profit in the first half of the year and expects demand to grow as it releases updated vaccines to target new omicron...
China finds more COVID cases after locking down beach resort
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Another 259 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan, where some 80,000 tourists have been stranded by pandemic restrictions. Authorities declared Hainan’s beach resort city Sanya a COVID-19 hot...
Hong Kong cuts COVID hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city’s leader said Monday.The southern Chinese city remains one of the few places in the world, together with mainland China, to...
Biden leaves White House for 1st time since getting COVID-19
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Joe Biden on Sunday left the White House for the first time since becoming infected with the coronavirus last month, settling in for a reunion with first lady Jill Biden in their home...
Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday but will continue to isolate at the White House until a second negative test, his doctor said.Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote in his latest daily update that the president, “in an...
Thousands stranded in China resort city amid COVID lockdown
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Some 80,000 tourists are stranded in the southern Chinese beach resort of Sanya, after authorities declared it a COVID-19 hot spot and imposed a lockdown.The restrictions came into force on Saturday morning, as authorities sought to stem...
Florida Board of Medicine to discuss gender-affirming treatments for children
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The Florida Board of Medicine is set to discuss state guidance against gender-affirming treatments for children at its upcoming meeting Friday morning.The consideration is in response to a letter penned by Florida Surgeon General Joseph...
Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 EST
Total Doses Distributed = 794,231,535. Total Doses Administered = 604,235,972. Number of People Receiving 1 or More Doses = 261,591,428. Number of People Fully Vaccinated = 223,035,566. COVID-19 Vaccination Data Updates
COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando New coronavirus cases fell 9% globally last week while deaths remained stable, according to the latest weekly assessment of the pandemic released Wednesday by the World Health Organization.The U.N. health agency said there were 6.5...