US relaxes travel restrictions for Indian tourists, puts India in ‘low-risk’ category
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention lifted the travel restrictions and moved India from Level 3 (danger level) to Level 1 (low-risk).
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Singapore to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated tourists from next week
In order to increase its revenue which was hit due to the notorious coronavirus spread, Singapore now lifts its strict measures to boost its economy.
COVID-19 Update: 5 contacts of a Karnataka Omicron patient have tested positive for the Coronavirus
Two people in Karnataka have been diagnosed with the Omicron form for the first time in India. One was a South African citizen who had already left the country. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 9,765 new Covid-19 cases and 477 deaths.
US issues new guidelines for foreign visitors as Omicron cases surge
In the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong and Japan said that they will increase travel restrictions, while Australia was ready for additional Omicron cases after at least two people visited multiple areas in the country's largest city while likely infected.
WHO classifies new COVID-19 strain, Omicron as ‘Variant of Concern’
The WHO's Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution assembled on Friday and classified B.1.1.529 as a variant of concern and identified it as Omicron.
USA to allow travellers vaccinated with Covaxin
From November 8, the United States will allow passengers who have been vaccinated with Covaxin to enter the country.
Bharat Biotech is waiting for WHO’s feedback on Covaxin for Emergency Use Listing
Bharat Biotech recently stated it has submitted all of the information bearings on its COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin to the World health organization (WHO) for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and is anticipating feedback.
Situation at Kabul airport obstructing medical supplies to Afghans: WHO
"More than 500 tonnes of medical supplies including surgical equipment and severe malnutrition kits due to be delivered to Afghanistan this week are stuck because of Kabul airport restrictions, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
China rejects WHO’s plan for further probe into the origins of COVID-19
President Biden had ordered the US Intelligence Agencies to carry out an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in May.
Strong likelihood of more dangerous COVID-19 variants warned by WHO experts
New concerning variants of the coronavirus infection was expected to spread around the world.
WHO chief scientist: Decision on Covaxin approval to be taken in 4-6 weeks
The emergency use listing (EUL) status of Covaxin will be decided in the next four to six weeks by WHO.
Chief Scientist of WHO said Covaxin’s data looks good
She said that WHO would not recommend any booster shots anytime soon and the focus would remain on widening the scopes of primary vaccinations.
WHO Chief term vaccine nationalism ‘morally indefensible’, calls for 40% vaccination by the end of 2021
Addressing all the nations, Dr Tedros said, "now is the time for the world to come together to tackle this pandemic collectively,"
Germany suggest need to mix COVID-19 vaccines for it might enhance immune response
AstraZeneca Covid vaccines mixed with Pfizer or Moderna shots creates an enhanced immune response, according to Germany.
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