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06 November 2021 Security News

Central Asia Struggles To Reintegrate Islamic State Returnees RFE/RL 06 Nov 2021 -- A 28-year-old Kyrgyz, Gulmira ran away from her home in Syria four years ago to escape her Islamic State (IS) fighter husband and the horrors of living under the extremist group.

China to keep in place strict epidemic control measures as new wave hits 44 cities Global Times 06 Nov 2021 -- From October 17 to November 5, some 918 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been reported in China, with the current wave hitting 44 cities across 20 provinces with viral chains linked back to multiple imported sources which are unrelated to each other, said a senior official of China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Saturday.

Europe struggles with sharp rise in COVID-19 infections despite vaccines People's Daily 06 Nov 2021 -- Europe is once again at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic after 1.8 million new cases and 24,000 new deaths have been registered in the region last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

Russia Reports New One-Day High For Coronavirus Infections RFE/RL 06 Nov 2021 -- Russia has reported a new daily record for coronavirus infections despite recent efforts to contain the outbreak with paid work vacations and other measures.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 107.92 Cr India PIB 06 Nov 2021 -- With the administration of 20,75,942vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 107.92 Cr (1,07,92,19,546) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 295 India PIB 06 Nov 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 108 Crore landmark milestone (108,18,66,715) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 06 Nov 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 Nov 2021

COVID-19 kills 120 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Nov 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 127,173 with 120 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.

Taiwan reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 06 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported two new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, both imported, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan shortens AstraZeneca vaccine interval to 8 weeks CNA 06 Nov 2021 -- Individuals who received their first AstraZeneca (AZ) COVID-19 vaccine dose eight weeks ago will be eligible to make an appointment directly with a designated medical facility to receive their second dose instead of having to wait until at least Nov. 20, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.

PLA assists Africa in combating COVID-19 PLA Daily 06 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese military will enhance solidarity, pragmatic cooperation and talent training with African countries in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and safeguarding public health, senior military officials said.

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