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06 October 2021 Security News

US Rolls Out New Cybersecurity Requirements for Rail, Air VOA 06 Oct 2021 -- The United States is taking new steps to make sure the country's air and surface transportation sectors will not be crippled by ransomware or cyberattacks.

COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline UN News 06 Oct 2021 -- The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has continued to decline globally, with 3.1 million new cases and just over 54,000 new deaths, reported over the last week, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
IMF Head Says Global Economy Still 'Hobbled' by COVID Pandemic VOA 06 Oct 2021 -- The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that the global economy is facing a slow recovery due to the "Great Vaccination Divide" between the world's wealthiest and poorest nations.

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials The White House 06 Oct 2021
DAF COVID-19 statistics - Oct. 5, 2021 US Air Force 06 Oct 2021

Hong Kong reports 6 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 06 Oct 2021 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported six new imported cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking the total tally to 12,243.
Over 2.215 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 06 Oct 2021 -- Over 2.215 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Tuesday, data from the National Health Commission showed Wednesday.
Chinese mainland reports 24 imported COVID-19 cases, 2 local infections People's Daily 06 Oct 2021 -- The Chinese mainland reported 24 imported COVID-19 cases and two locally-transmitted infections on Tuesday, the National Health Commission in its daily report on Wednesday.
Over 2.214 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 06 Oct 2021 -- Over 2.214 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Monday, data from the National Health Commission showed Tuesday.

Russia's COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 900 A Day For First Time RFE/RL 06 Oct 2021 -- Russia reported 929 new COVID-19 deaths on October 6 -- the highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began -- amid the country's low vaccination rate and the authorities' reluctance to impose tough restrictions to control the spread of the disease.
WHO Still Reviewing Data On Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine RFE/RL 06 Oct 2021 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is still reviewing data about Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine before approving it for emergency use.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 92 Cr India PIB 06 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 59,48,360 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 92Cr(92,17,65,405) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 264 India PIB 06 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 92.60 Crore(92,60,48,527) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 06 Oct 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 Oct 2021

COVID-19 kills 216 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Oct 2021 -- 216 people died of the coronavirus in Iran during the past 24 hours, while the vaccine doses administered passed 60 million, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Taiwan reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 06 Oct 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Wednesday reported five new COVID-19 cases, all listed as imported, though one of the new cases involved an airline crew member who also spent time in Taiwan during the possible incubation period.
New COVID-19 case leads to Taipei elementary school class suspensions CNA 06 Oct 2021 -- A co-pilot at a Taiwanese airline was one of five imported COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday, leading to the suspension of classes at the two elementary schools attended by her children as a precautionary measure, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) and Taipei City government's Department of Health.

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