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24 November 2021 Security News

Hong Kong reports new imported COVID-19 case People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported one new imported case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking the total tally to 12,411.
Over 2.449 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- More than 2.449 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Tuesday, data from the National Health Commission showed Wednesday.
Chinese mainland reports four locally transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported four new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Wednesday.
70 pct of Hong Kong's eligible population get at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine jab People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- Up to 70 percent of Hong Kong's eligible population, or 4.71 million people have taken at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as far, nine months after the local inoculation drive began.

COVID-19-related deaths in Europe could reach 2.2 mln by March 2022: WHO People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- "Cumulative reported (COVID-19) deaths are projected to reach over 2.2 million by spring next year, based on current trends," the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe said in a press release on Wednesday.
COVID-19: European infection spike confirmed, vaccine advice for kids UN News 24 Nov 2021 -- COVID-19 cases have increased in the last week with 3.6 million infections reported globally, as opposed to the 3.3 million over the previous seven days, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Germany Reports 66,884 New COVID-19 Cases, 335 Deaths SPA 24 Nov 2021 -- Germany reported 66,884 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 335 deaths during the last 24 hours.

As Russia's Coronavirus Crisis Persists, Proposals For Mandatory QR Codes Are Meeting Fierce Resistance RFE/RL 24 Nov 2021 -- On November 22, when Tatarstan became the first region in Russia to require passengers on public transportation to produce a QR code affirming their coronavirus-vaccination status, at least one significant fight broke out and hundreds of noncompliant would-be passengers were kicked off buses and trains.
Russian Doctors, Regulator Take On Anti-Vaxxers As Authorities Announce Nasal And Kids' Vaccines RFE/RL 24 Nov 2021 -- Russian doctors and health regulators launched fresh efforts to counter anti-vaxxers on November 24 as Russian authorities announced new versions of the national vaccine, in nasal form and for children, amid a record surge in cases and deaths.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 118.44 Cr India PIB 24 Nov 2021 -- With the administration of 76,58,203 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 118.44 Cr (1,18,44,23,573) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 313 India PIB 24 Nov 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 119 Crore landmark milestone (119,27,78,005) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 24 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 24 Nov 2021
India's health ministry urges states with increasing COVID-19 cases to ramp up testing People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- India's federal health ministry, citing a decline in weekly COVID-19 testing rates, directed around a dozen states to increase COVID-19 testing, officials said Wednesday.
India reports 9,283 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 34,535,763 People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 34,535,763 on Wednesday, as 9,283 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.

Pakistan reports 350 new COVID-19 cases, 1,282,860 in total People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- Pakistan added 350 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 kills 95 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Nov 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 129,280 with 95 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

S.Korea's daily COVID-19 cases hit new record high at 4,116 People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- South Korea's daily number of COVID-19 cases hit a new record high as the government eased anti-virus measures on the higher full vaccination rate, the health authorities said Wednesday.

Ministry of Health Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases, 30 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 24 Nov 2021 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 34 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 30 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.

Taiwan reports 5 new imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 24 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported five new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan first-dose vaccination rate hits 77%: CECC CNA 24 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's first-dose vaccination rate has passed 77 percent, while almost half of the population has received two doses, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported Wednesday.

Mongolia's COVID-19 tally exceeds 380,000 People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- Mongolia's COVID-19 tally rose to 380,021 on Wednesday after 634 new local infections were reported across the country over the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry.
3rd batch of PLA-donated anti-epidemic supplies arrives in Laos PLA Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- The third batch of anti-epidemic supplies donated by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) to the Lao People's Army, carried by PLA Air Force's Y-20 transport aircraft, has arrived at the Wattay International Airport in Lao capital Vientiane.
Brazil Registers 284 New COVID-19 Deaths SPA 24 Nov 2021 -- Brazil registered 284 new COVID-19 deaths and 10,312 additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Tuesday. In total, Brazil has reported 613,066 deaths due to COVID-19, Reuters reported.

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